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In a futuristic-dystopic South Korea, three charismatic judges are appointed for a live court show. Citizens have the agency to cast judgment on the defendants as the trials and verdicts are broadcast in real-time. Unknown to the public, our lead judge, Kang Yohan, plans to take down the corrupt government. However, he is challenged by his subordinate, Kim Gaon, and an ambitious secretary, Jung Sun Ah. They fight, they hate, they fall for one another, and they do more amazing things...
Sexy, shiny, and unapologetically cruel, "The Devil Judge" tells the story of broken souls yearning for revenge within their shattered dreams. Mind you, the trials are so over-the-top and can be illogical, but stay calm; that is dystopia. "A trial is a game; fail to serve evidence, you lose," said Kang Yohan. This is not only true for these trials but also perfectly describes our leads' arcs. The evil scheming is fun, ridiculous, and never boring as we’re constantly rewarded by thought-provoking and intense twists. I also appreciate the cinematic sets and aesthetics in this drama.
Of course, I have to talk about the masterfully-written characters. First, the complex, well-spoken Yohan, brought to life by Ji Sung with his arrogance, elegant sensuality, his smirk, and his wink that is worth A-Million-Dollar-Swoon. Just as impressive as him, Park Jin Young as the feisty and smart Gaon is an appropriate match for Yohan. Whoever cast them goes to heaven! Also, Kim Min Jung as Sunah is one of the greatest femme fatales whose presence dominates everyone. Her motivation is intriguing and a delight to see.
Beyond a law-revenge drama, we have a subtle but deep romance that keeps you thrilled throughout the entire drama (and I am not lying). Shrouded in the shades of Beauty and the Beast, Yohan is like a loner Beast who wants Gaon by his side even when Gaon hates him, while Gaon is obsessed with Yohan, at the same time he hates Yohan since he is such a hypocrite, but Gaon still finds truth in his words. They have the best chemistry beyond their dialogues and gestures, in silence and behind the scenes. They are constantly skating on each other's vulnerability while playing out power roles in fascinating ways.
TL;DR: Yohan and Gaon are made for each other, and I can never get over them (Oh my GaHan!) Furthermore, it's beautiful to watch their bond heal each other, giving warmth to Yohan's family, which story I won't delve into to prevent spoilers, but there is Elijah as Yohan's sole family member and there is a mystery to why they ended up this way. There's just so much love in this dysfunctional family; without it, the drama would not be as wholesome.
Honestly, I could go on, and it wouldn't be enough to express my passion, but I will stop here and I hope you won't miss watching this drama if you haven't seen it. I would recommend “The Devil Judge” to all.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C04SC4ENuRD/
In a futuristic-dystopic South Korea, three charismatic judges are appointed for a live court show. Citizens have the agency to cast judgment on the defendants as the trials and verdicts are broadcast in real-time. Unknown to the public, our lead judge, Kang Yohan, plans to take down the corrupt government. However, he is challenged by his subordinate, Kim Gaon, and an ambitious secretary, Jung Sun Ah. They fight, they hate, they fall for one another, and they do more amazing things...
Sexy, shiny, and unapologetically cruel, "The Devil Judge" tells the story of broken souls yearning for revenge within their shattered dreams. Mind you, the trials are so over-the-top and can be illogical, but stay calm; that is dystopia. "A trial is a game; fail to serve evidence, you lose," said Kang Yohan. This is not only true for these trials but also perfectly describes our leads' arcs. The evil scheming is fun, ridiculous, and never boring as we’re constantly rewarded by thought-provoking and intense twists. I also appreciate the cinematic sets and aesthetics in this drama.
Of course, I have to talk about the masterfully-written characters. First, the complex, well-spoken Yohan, brought to life by Ji Sung with his arrogance, elegant sensuality, his smirk, and his wink that is worth A-Million-Dollar-Swoon. Just as impressive as him, Park Jin Young as the feisty and smart Gaon is an appropriate match for Yohan. Whoever cast them goes to heaven! Also, Kim Min Jung as Sunah is one of the greatest femme fatales whose presence dominates everyone. Her motivation is intriguing and a delight to see.
Beyond a law-revenge drama, we have a subtle but deep romance that keeps you thrilled throughout the entire drama (and I am not lying). Shrouded in the shades of Beauty and the Beast, Yohan is like a loner Beast who wants Gaon by his side even when Gaon hates him, while Gaon is obsessed with Yohan, at the same time he hates Yohan since he is such a hypocrite, but Gaon still finds truth in his words. They have the best chemistry beyond their dialogues and gestures, in silence and behind the scenes. They are constantly skating on each other's vulnerability while playing out power roles in fascinating ways.
TL;DR: Yohan and Gaon are made for each other, and I can never get over them (Oh my GaHan!) Furthermore, it's beautiful to watch their bond heal each other, giving warmth to Yohan's family, which story I won't delve into to prevent spoilers, but there is Elijah as Yohan's sole family member and there is a mystery to why they ended up this way. There's just so much love in this dysfunctional family; without it, the drama would not be as wholesome.
Honestly, I could go on, and it wouldn't be enough to express my passion, but I will stop here and I hope you won't miss watching this drama if you haven't seen it. I would recommend “The Devil Judge” to all.
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