A Visual Masterpiece With a Weak Plot
“Siren’s Kiss” is a drama that hooks you from the very first episode. It has a stunning cast, great music, and strong visuals, but there are a few “buts” that slightly ruin the overall impression.I’ll start with the actors. I’m a huge fan of Park Min Young and her roles as a femme fatale — I’ve always thought those characters suit her best. I knew Wi Ha Joon from “Crazy and Bad,” and just like Min Young, he also did really well in a dramatic role. The rest of the cast also performed their roles excellently.
The plot is genuinely interesting and keeps you engaged. You remain unsure about Han Seol A’s guilt until the very end. However, the main issue is its simplicity. No matter how well the actors perform, the story turns out to be too predictable. It feels like the writers were trying to mislead the audience, but they didn’t succeed very well, and from the early episodes it becomes clear who is who.
The relationships between the characters are also poorly developed. We are shown that Seol A and Eun Hyeok were close, but the only real evidence of this is a few scenes — for example, when Seol A protects him and Eun Hye from their father, and some bar scenes where they drink together. Because of this, it’s unclear where Eun Hyeok’s obsession comes from.
The relationships between Han Seol A and her lovers are also only briefly shown, and it’s not clear what exactly attracted them to her. This is another weak point.
Another thing I dislike is how the main characters constantly break the law without any consequences. For example, Cha U Seok casually enters crime scenes and private property even though he is not a police officer, and still faces no punishment. The same applies to Seol A and other characters. There are too many moments like this, and it would take too long to list them all.
Despite everything, my expectations were still somewhat met. The main mystery — who killed Seol A’s lovers — is kept until the very end.
The OST is truly amazing, as is the cinematography and production work.
I would recommend "Siren’s Kiss” for its beautiful visuals, strong cast, and overall atmosphere. However, if you’re looking for a serious detective or thriller story, this is probably not for you.
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