Actually, he is too sweet to be a gangster. The way he became super happy coz Gichul gave him a task to do and how he talked to that other dude in honorifics because "Whoever knows more than him deserves his respect." He is a genuinely nice guy. He also has my heart because I clearly remember how he was crying when Junmo almost died in episode 5 and how he is his biggest supporter.
Although he is beginning to doubt Junmo's hyung and sunbae Dohyung, so I don't know how this will end for him.
I think the romantic scenes were much needed for us to get to know the characters better and what motivates them…
Oh no, I wasn't talking about that. Those scenes were actually my favourite part of that episode. Let me correct my self. I was talking about Euijing and Gi Chul and Junmo and Hae-ryeon.
Also please use a spoiler tag while talking about any specific scenes to not spoil it for others.
I want to say only one thing. This is NOT a show for everyone. There's murder, drugs, gang wars and people are dying left and right but some of you guys still care more about infidelity than the main character murdering people. I mean if you watched ep 9, you would realise what kind of a bloody mess Junmo and Euijing are in. No matter how uncomfortable (and heartbreaking) ep 8 was to watch, it was nothing as compared to the gore and violence we saw in Ep 9.
Even I agree that infidelity was not needed in this show. But for god's sake, this is a noir thriller. By definiton, noir is "a genre of crime film or fiction characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity". Emphasis on moral ambiguity, this drama is not about black and white characters. So stop making things so simple. All these characters are grey (or greyish) and are walking a very thin line.
I hate how the makers tried to romanticize a classic noir thriller. Such a shitty move on their part. Noir genre is actually for a niche audience and the makers should have kept that in mind while making this show. They wanted to create a hype by adding the love triangle element and well they did got people talking although not in a good sense. Still as they say, "there's no such thing as bad publicity".
Anyways this is totally a one-man show, JCW has overshone not only everyone in this drama but I think every other drama actors this year. I know this a very bold statement but he just keeps getting better every episode. His scenes in Ep 9, oh my god. What a 'bloody' brilliant performance! Even I was scared for what a man he has become.
This is easily JCW's best role till now. He better be getting a Baeksang Best Actor nomination next year.
Ep 1 deleted scene released by Disney+ originally this was Jun-mo introduction in the drama instead of that walking…
I want to sue the editor. They cut such an important 4 minute scene and basically wasted 25 minutes by showing so many unnecessary scenes related to Jung Gi Chul's backstory.
Is it still holding up? Worth watching for a k-noir fan?
This is every K-noir fan's dream. Brilliant cinematography, incredible acting by everyone (including the supporting actors) , dynamic main characters, tight-knit storyline, amazing action scenes and fast-paced plot. And it is only getting better. Now the show does fall flat at face at some moments which is kinda expected but tbh it is easily one of best dramas of 2023 (so far).
The last scene of episode 7 is a discussion for the philosphy class lol.
The director is doing a terrific job as well. That scene where Junmo is standing at the alley is such an important symbolism. He is literally standing at the crossroads and is forced to make a choice that can change everything for him.
Euijung may not harbor romantic feelings for Gichul, but she certainly feels sympathy for him. It must be distressing to watch your first love transform into a heinous gang leader/ murderer/ drug dealer while occasionally revealing glimpses of the same innocent sweetheart he used to be years ago.
I really like how this show places a strong emphasis on characters' insecurities as a central theme. What's truly tragic about Gichul is that it's evident he could have been a law-abiding citizen and a genuinely good guy if it weren't for his insecurities. Remember, he was a DJ before all this and trying to live an honest life until he decided to take a shortcut for money and power.
The irony, however, is that despite of becoming sucessful ( actually what HE considers to be succesful in his own twisted way), it is not like people don't look down on him. He still has to play nice with his Chinese and Japanese partners despite of getting insulted by them, he is still worried that his mother is ashamed of him and he still would have a hard time convincing the woman he likes to marry him.
Also, I'm almost certain that he would have gotten Euijing had he not disappeared from her life. She literally married another poor dude with a junkie father (she sure has a type lol)
On a related note, Jungmo got himself embroiled in this dangerous game due to his own insecurities, and is being challenged morally, physically and emotionally at every turn. I fear that he may never be able to return to his former self.
He is a genuinely nice guy. He also has my heart because I clearly remember how he was crying when Junmo almost died in episode 5 and how he is his biggest supporter.
Although he is beginning to doubt Junmo's hyung and sunbae Dohyung, so I don't know how this will end for him.
That last scene of ep 9 was a (sort of) cliffhanger. Use spoilers to tell your theories because I literally cannot come up with anything lol.
And I get what you are trying to say. I literally made the same comment above. And I completely agree with your intepretation about the worst of evil.
https://kisskh.at/723885-the-worst-evil#comment-14940129
Also please use a spoiler tag while talking about any specific scenes to not spoil it for others.
Even I agree that infidelity was not needed in this show. But for god's sake, this is a noir thriller. By definiton, noir is "a genre of crime film or fiction characterized by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity". Emphasis on moral ambiguity, this drama is not about black and white characters. So stop making things so simple. All these characters are grey (or greyish) and are walking a very thin line.
Anyways this is totally a one-man show, JCW has overshone not only everyone in this drama but I think every other drama actors this year. I know this a very bold statement but he just keeps getting better every episode. His scenes in Ep 9, oh my god. What a 'bloody' brilliant performance! Even I was scared for what a man he has become.
This is easily JCW's best role till now. He better be getting a Baeksang Best Actor nomination next year.
Brilliant cinematography, incredible acting by everyone (including the supporting actors) , dynamic main characters, tight-knit storyline, amazing action scenes and fast-paced plot. And it is only getting better.
Now the show does fall flat at face at some moments which is kinda expected but tbh it is easily one of best dramas of 2023 (so far).
The director is doing a terrific job as well. That scene where Junmo is standing at the alley is such an important symbolism. He is literally standing at the crossroads and is forced to make a choice that can change everything for him.
Hell, this can be his 'breaking bad' moment.
I really like how this show places a strong emphasis on characters' insecurities as a central theme. What's truly tragic about Gichul is that it's evident he could have been a law-abiding citizen and a genuinely good guy if it weren't for his insecurities. Remember, he was a DJ before all this and trying to live an honest life until he decided to take a shortcut for money and power.
The irony, however, is that despite of becoming sucessful ( actually what HE considers to be succesful in his own twisted way), it is not like people don't look down on him. He still has to play nice with his Chinese and Japanese partners despite of getting insulted by them, he is still worried that his mother is ashamed of him and he still would have a hard time convincing the woman he likes to marry him.
Also, I'm almost certain that he would have gotten Euijing had he not disappeared from her life. She literally married another poor dude with a junkie father (she sure has a type lol)
On a related note, Jungmo got himself embroiled in this dangerous game due to his own insecurities, and is being challenged morally, physically and emotionally at every turn. I fear that he may never be able to return to his former self.
Is he in this only for money? Or does he have any another motives?