7
Thanks K-drama fans and Disney+ for robbing us from a great series.
They were going for a vintage tribute, nostalgic of traditional series, combat games and especially Power Rangers, which come from tokusatsu, setting up the first season for three more (which makes a lot of sense for the first season's structure). The amateurish aspect could also be explained due to the fact that the main actor wrote it as his first work and the director isn't very popular either (still a good, experienced one), but these were the right choices considering the fact that the series was not supposed to feel "professional" (overly polished). The angels were supposed to come off as ordinary humans, though still unique (especially considering their activities and how they just lost hope for humanity). The actors, music and visuals were all highlights. I loved the aesthetic (great opening too !!!) and their team. It was awesome and not ‘cheap’ but the reception was awful, so I barely have any hope. Also to be fair I realized Disney+ quite literally sabotaged it by releasing it basically nowhere. Too bad because it was only going to get better.
Quote from Ma Dong Seok: "In Twelve, besides me, the angels who appear as the twelve zodiac signs each show action that suits their own character. They all have their own distinctive traits. Rather than me alone shouldering the burden of the action, I tried to blend it all in while balancing it together with them, so I kindly ask for your generous support."
The actor also revealed the efforts that went into making this K-drama. "A simple story is difficult in its own way, but building the worldview for a more complex story is even harder. I spent months staying up late at nights, working on it until my hair fell out by the handful. The diverse and interesting character narratives and the action are the highlights."
Side note: The drama even had merch!
https://x.com/TWELVE_drama
Anyway, if this isn't enough of a proof that they took it seriously, I don't know what else will.
Side note 2: Twelve isn’t a Disney+ original; it was broadcast on KBS and produced by Studio X+U.
Quote from Ma Dong Seok: "In Twelve, besides me, the angels who appear as the twelve zodiac signs each show action that suits their own character. They all have their own distinctive traits. Rather than me alone shouldering the burden of the action, I tried to blend it all in while balancing it together with them, so I kindly ask for your generous support."
The actor also revealed the efforts that went into making this K-drama. "A simple story is difficult in its own way, but building the worldview for a more complex story is even harder. I spent months staying up late at nights, working on it until my hair fell out by the handful. The diverse and interesting character narratives and the action are the highlights."
Side note: The drama even had merch!
https://x.com/TWELVE_drama
Anyway, if this isn't enough of a proof that they took it seriously, I don't know what else will.
Side note 2: Twelve isn’t a Disney+ original; it was broadcast on KBS and produced by Studio X+U.
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