A “Must” Watch
Despite the show's lacklustre ratings, I decided to give it a try expecting to be satisfied even for it having Park Bogum. Shame on me because this show turned out to be excellent from production to actors.The plot is excellent and each episode was well directed. There was no dragging moments that I never pressed fast forward even once. I rewatched couple of episodes to make sure I didn’t miss anything. The story
progressed excellently leaving watcher glued and eagerly following.
It is a well balanced & blended mystery, romance, family, thriller, comedy. It was emotional for me at one point, making me think the writers were successful in conveying empathy and sympathy.
It is one of those series that you will not regret watching even if it is not the genre you prefer.
If there is anything that can be improved, in my opinion it is the ending.
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I have a love-hate relationship with this drama series
This has been one of the dramas I've been putting off for awhile. I didn't hear any feedback about this prior to watching the drama and all I know is that Jang NaRa and Seo InGuk were the leads which is actually the reason I'm eyeing for this. I don't have any particular expectations aside from that casts so it made me feel excited and kinda disappointed at some point. So let me dig into what I think about this drama.Let me start off with the storyline itself. The way it started really excites me when this overly charismatic detective narrating his perspective came into the picture and eventually know that the story will go around him then the female lead who's some sort of stalker to this male lead. Although, it was explained on the latter part as to why she became a stalker I just didn't find the character to make sense. Anyway, watching through the series it made me feel really curious because I'm into mind-game/psychological mystery type of plot but to be honest it also bored me most of the times and I just wanna get over the curiosity so I kept going. The ending is vague, it felt like there's no closure. Overall, the plot is kind of a mess for me.
Next one is the casts which is the main reason why I watched and kept watching this drama. I've watched lots of dramas of Seo InGuk and Jang NaRa. They are both versatile actor and actress and never disappointed me on their performance and they're still the best on this drama, it's just that the storyline here is a bit down for me. I don't know if it's just me but I don't feel much of a chemistry between Seo InGuk and Jang NaRa in this drama which is kinda disappointing because the on the drama poster they really look good together. I didn't feel much of romance because of how they ended up together on the drama just didn't make sense. It was like, 'oh they have some common connection, let's pair them up'. I was expecting something more deeper than that. A great surprise by the way for seeing Park BoGum here with a new side being half protagonist, half antagonist. I agree with the feedback that Park Bogum and Seo InGuk are one of the cutest and most attractive on-screen siblings in the K-Drama world. Before I forget, I want to mention D.O's super amazing guest role here. He was on-screen for just several minutes but his acting is really superb. His scene was the most remarkable scene I've seen in this drama.
For me, this drama as a whole is a pretty decent one, there were times it was boring but I really enjoyed the journey of discovering the mysteries throughout the series. It was still worth it anyway. I am sure you'll enjoy this too.
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What I sadly got was a bumbling idiot who rode the male lead's tail coats to solving crimes, couldn't defend herself even if her and at times other people's lives depended on it and couldn't even avenge her father's death despite the fact that this was the reason she became a cop in the first place.
I was surprised with the meaty role that Seo in Guk had bagged in this show though. I had only seem him earlier in Reply and his second male lead role in Master's Sun. The role he played in this show was no different from the one I found he played in Reply. He just traded his hat as a lawyer and became a profiler/ criminal studies professor of some sort. What I found enjoyable was that all the major players (excluding of course the female lead) were exceptionally clever people and when the three shared the screen, it was an intricate dance of intellects.
Plot wise I lost interest a little later than I do for most series and once the criminals were apprehended, the show simply moved on to the next serial murderer without tying in the loose ends that the previous case had left.
Had it not been for my rule of watching things through to the end no matter how bad the show is, I would have dropped it ages ago. This show is a good watch if you have nothing better to do on a rainy day.
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Romance: It was a nice romance and i felt the chemistry between the couple. It was smooth and there were no love rivals or anything like that. Very realistic. There is not a lot of romance scene in this drama but it is okay because i enjoyed the bromance too.
Bromance: OMG i loved the bromance so much. The love for his brother felt so real that it made me teary quite often. Min ... is just so handsome. I fell in love with him. I hope he will get more dramas .
Park Bo Gum <3
Acting: The acting was top noch. It made me want too see more from park bo gum.
Overall: I will miss this drama and i can only recommend it. The first episodes might be confusing but you will get into the story very quick. just watch it. It's awsome i promise ;)
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Male lead is a wonderful role model /perfect man. I love how he takes care of his brother & female lead. Watch it with your boyfriend, brother, male friends! Love the female lead too - so refreshingly different!
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A Slow Descent Down the Hill.
First: if you are looking for the 'thrill' and anticipation that one experiences while watching Signal (2016), Beyond Evil, Mouse (both 2021) or Flower of Evil, this drama isn't for you. I will suggest this drama to anyone who is looking for a unique story of two brothers. The murder and psychological aspects all come in second.I dropped this drama precisely at the 13th episode, then watched the final episode to sate my curiosity.
The number of times I've seen it recommended alongside other thrillers is what drove me to begin this. I should've not kept prior expectations beforehand; this would've saved the rating from getting tanked.
The story had a good start that is enough to pique my curiosity. It's already established that Lee Hyun had a traumatizing experience as a child. Now, back in Korea after his stint as a Criminilogy Professor, he is drawn to certain murder cases that revive memories about his missing brother. On the other hand, Cha Ji Ahn, a cop, has stalked him for 20 years while on search of a serial killer whose last known interaction happened to be with Lee Hyun.
I don't usually go off about female leads, but Cha Ji Ahn's character and her backstory were the weakest part of the whole plot. I never really cared about her past or romance with Lee Hyun, thanks to how the writers wrote her as an almost comical and cringeworthy caricature of a cop. The main poster doesn't include her and I can see why. (Her annoying nature becomes bearable after episode 8. She was not irritable when it came to scenes of crime discussions with her team, but I skipped everything else of hers involving a casual Lee Hyun.)
I loved Lee Min's interesting game of cat and mouse. This was what kept me going throughout the whole drama. Park Bo Gum and Do Kyung Soo blew the cap off with their performances in this one. DO, Lee Joon Young's younger self, was stunning in his portrayal of a complete psychopath, but his delivery of certain lines are going to be some of the most memorable ones in dramaland. (Particularly at the end of EP1 and almost his every flashback. Another person to add to the list of Bunny Serial Killers.)
Seo In Guk has potential, but the shifting tones in his character made me feel less emotional towards him -- it went from comedy to stoic all at once. The character Lee Hyun didn't seem to get a break. The scenes of his that I enjoyed the most were all the serious ones.
I found it hilarious that Lee Hyun got everything solved instantly with the help of the Art gallery director -- I must not have watched enough to know his true identity or this is lack of paying attention from my part.
By episode 8 or 12, I knew who was who -- biggest let down as the story seemed rather bleak and uninteresting after the big reveal. (EP12 has one of my most favorite moments: the conversation between the two brothers. Both actors delivered emotional and heartfelt performaces.) I fastforwarded quite a bit after that, eventually deciding to drop the whole thing as it did not seem to have what I sought. I will not be going back to this drama anytime soon.
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The acting was by far the best aspect of this drama, Seo In-Guk was so talented and I was extremely moved by his abilities. Choi WonYoung was another persons who's ability to create a distinct change of emotion through the smallest of changes in his facial expressions/voice was incredible.
Another thing that sold it for me was the storyline, there were so many plot twists that it kept you on your feet, it was also interesting in how it got audience members to understand the motives for the antagonists, and I dare say that everyone will fall in love with the antagonists haha. The only issue I would have with it is that the ending didn't give me complete closure, but then again some people like that in a drama, it was also a bit slow the first episode, but after watching all 16 of them I understand why they did certain things. I wish there was a second season because it was just so good.
Finally the OST was so beautiful I almost found myself in tears after each episode because it's amazing, very moving and it fits the drama very well; the lyrics in particular. I would 100% definitely recommend watching I remember you, it's a truly wonderful show, top-notch.
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This review may contain spoilers
It kept me at the edge of my seat almost the entire time even though there weren't really "twisted surprises". It was exciting and interesting and I almost never felt bored (and that's kind of rare for me). Having romance on the sidelines was a nice change, I guess. I didn't really feel it that much, or maybe I just didn't care, but it was okay. It was there as some sort of relief from everything else, rather than a main part of the story. The music wasn't memorable, to me, anyway. There were some scenes where I felt they could've played better music. Overall, it was a different drama in some ways, and it was good. Great, actually, although the ending was rushed. I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. The cases, clues, character relationships, and how almost everything was connected were great.
--- below is some personal rant, don't mind it---
I had hoped to see more scenes showing the relationship development (and interaction in general) between the two brothers, as well as more concrete closure for the brother in the last episode... That's the main issue I have with the ending. In my personal opinion, they showed a couple of useless scenes that could have been replaced with more info about the younger brother and what happened to him (and his hyung) after he made his choice.
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Gradually Insulting Its Audience
Aside from the weak introduction, the first episode also had loads of exhibitions of the ML smarts through the typical genius character stereotype, however, the drama proceeded to treat the viewers like idiots for the remainder of the drama. Initially, Detective Cha Ji An, and most of the police force, were physically capable and adequate enough, however, they suddenly became as effective and incompetent as useless civilians. The mystery and thriller elements were generally bad, the drama didn't waste a second in revealing everything immediately. The romance was nothing but forced. The main story and entanglements of the brothers and the psycho man turned out to be disappointing and dumb, which led to a rubbish ending.Was this review helpful to you?
1.Firstly, we have Seo in guk and Park bo gum..Eye candies match so well, they act amazing as brothers.I personally cheerish these two too much.Watching them side by side was really nice
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I will start from the plot: it made me doubt most of the characters' motives, even when they seemed "obvious". The writer successfully weaved the story so that at one point or another, the main characters' stories coincided. The progress of the story is satisfying, with well-timed revelations that moved on to a stronger build up without losing the viewers' interest - well, at least mine. The one aspect that I loved was the tangible tension between the characters; they know who the other is, but they face each other, talk among themselves and drop subtle hints for the one harbouring suspicion. Many felt unsatisfied by the last episodes, including me, but leaving things open-ended is the right way. The characters deserved closure, after all they went through.
The characters had many sides to them. No back story is meant to be an apologetic defense for their crimes, and this is what I call being grey. The writer(s) was not trying too hard, which is admirable. You are made to understand how a range of circumstances out of your control can influence your decisions, the good and the ugly. The questions Lee Joo-Young asked his psychologist made you ponder - exactly what is so wrong about hurting others? I found myself sympathizing with the serial killers: in their own twisted way, were they not restoring justice that many were deprived of? You cannot truly despise someone here, but it did not steal my want for justice either. The one thing I find a little irksome is the writer's decision to dumb down other characters to show Lee Hyun's genius - they did not have to do that. But then, it is easier to see some things in third person perspective sometimes. Cha Ji-An especially struck me as written off a little clueless, but later I understood she really is smart - she understood Lee Hyun's dread without his voicing it; she put clues together with small hints; she was emotionally aware, something I admire in people.
The acting was excellent. Park Bo-Gum, Do Kyungsoo (although only a cameo role) and Choi Won-Young enraptured me with their performance. Of course, Jang Nara and Seo Inguk are worth mentioning, but the roles the first three had to play were, in my opinion, a more complex. These actors embodied their roles perfectly: Kyungsoo's line delivery, Bo-gum's slight shifts in empressions, and Won-Young's performance that confused most of us (in a good way). Seo Inguk was the perfect fit for a frustrating genius while Jang Na-ra showed us a determined, strong woman - not the ideal strong, but the relatable one. I honestly think these actors, including the supporting ones, carried the drama. One has to applaud.
The brotherhood was one of the major the driving forces of this drama. It was so bittersweet and well done. Many have elaborated on that so I won't do so. I will move to the unpopular relationship (judging by the comments): I loved the ML and the FL together. Many felt Cha Ji-An was an unnecessary character, but, honestly, had it not been for her, Lee Hyun would not have the stability he needed to come to terms to his identity. Jung Sun-Ho was too confused to have been Lee Hyun's rock. Which leads me to another point: the romantic relationship was not overdone, and was based upon mutual understanding and strength more so than chemistry that k-dramas usually rely upon; the trust and love towards each other was gradual, believable, and sweet. The small moments were endearing and made me root for the two until the end. Much of the character development Lee Hyun went through was by understanding Cha Ji-An's struggles, along with other realisations I will not mention.
The music was beautiful, if we talk about the OSTs. The first one was a tear-jerker (they always placed it on the right time), and the second one was befitting for the ML and FL. But sometimes, during the softer moments, the music switched to a more upbeat quality, stealing the vibe of the overall episode. A gentler tone would have worked better.
The rewatch value is strong in this one. I know all the twists and turns, but the beauty of the relationships and the outstanding performance of the actors make me miss the drama. I am sure I will watch it again in a few weeks.
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