I’ve never seen a priest look that sexy on screen. ??
Island is a South Korean fantasy, action, and horror series adapted from the popular webtoon of the same name. Set on the mystical Jeju Island, the drama plunges you into an epic battle between the forces of good and evil, blending Korean mythology with supernatural action.
The story follows Won Mi-ho (Lee Da-hee), the arrogant and wealthy heiress of a conglomerate who, after a scandal, is exiled to Jeju to work as an ethics teacher. There, she crosses paths with Van (Kim Nam-gil), a mysterious and immortal demon hunter, half human, half demon, whose sole purpose is to protect the reincarnation of Wonjeong, the destined savior. Joining them is Father Johan (Cha Eun-woo), a young and charismatic Vatican exorcist with a tragic past, who arrives on the island with his own mission.
Kim Nam-gil is phenomenal as Van, delivering both brooding sorrow and explosive intensity in his action sequences. Lee Da-hee brings a badass edge to Mi-ho, charting her transformation from spoiled heiress to reluctant savior. Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo delivers a surprisingly heartfelt performance as Father Johan, serving as both a source of light and comic relief amidst the darkness, and honestly, I’ve never seen a priest look that sexy on screen. 😜🤭
While the leads are strong, some supporting characters and the world-building could have been explored in greater depth to fully capture the richness of the original webtoon.
Visually, Island shines with its dark atmosphere and thrilling action, but the CGI remains divisive, and at times, distracting. Certain effects pulled me out of the story, clashing with the otherwise serious and dramatic tone brought by the cast’s performances.
Still, if you’re looking for a K-drama packed with action, dark aesthetics, and a touch of fantastical mythology, Island is absolutely worth the watch.
The story follows Won Mi-ho (Lee Da-hee), the arrogant and wealthy heiress of a conglomerate who, after a scandal, is exiled to Jeju to work as an ethics teacher. There, she crosses paths with Van (Kim Nam-gil), a mysterious and immortal demon hunter, half human, half demon, whose sole purpose is to protect the reincarnation of Wonjeong, the destined savior. Joining them is Father Johan (Cha Eun-woo), a young and charismatic Vatican exorcist with a tragic past, who arrives on the island with his own mission.
Kim Nam-gil is phenomenal as Van, delivering both brooding sorrow and explosive intensity in his action sequences. Lee Da-hee brings a badass edge to Mi-ho, charting her transformation from spoiled heiress to reluctant savior. Meanwhile, Cha Eun-woo delivers a surprisingly heartfelt performance as Father Johan, serving as both a source of light and comic relief amidst the darkness, and honestly, I’ve never seen a priest look that sexy on screen. 😜🤭
While the leads are strong, some supporting characters and the world-building could have been explored in greater depth to fully capture the richness of the original webtoon.
Visually, Island shines with its dark atmosphere and thrilling action, but the CGI remains divisive, and at times, distracting. Certain effects pulled me out of the story, clashing with the otherwise serious and dramatic tone brought by the cast’s performances.
Still, if you’re looking for a K-drama packed with action, dark aesthetics, and a touch of fantastical mythology, Island is absolutely worth the watch.
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