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The Best Korean Neo-noir, with action packed bromance ！ A New MASTERPIECE In K-Neo Noir !

Reminder :- “ This work will not be about who is evil or who is good, but about everyone becoming empty and lonely in the end” . It will penetrate the hearts of viewers with noir action with deep emotions set in the 1990s, Totally It's an intriguing story of betrayals, loyalty, and allegiance in which each character strives to achieve what is important to them.

➟ Critical Analysis :-
While “The Worst of Evil” is an exceptional series, it may not be suitable for those seeking a light-hearted watch. Its unrelenting darkness and morally ambiguous characters can be unsettling. Additionally, the series’ brevity leaves audiences craving more, but perhaps this is intentional, leaving room for speculation and discussion.

➟ Conclusion :-
In a landscape filled with crime dramas, “The Worst of Evil” Season 1 stands out as a gripping and thought-provoking masterpiece. Its exploration of moral decay, outstanding performances, and impeccable direction make it a must-watch for fans of the genre. Brace yourself for a visceral experience that will challenge your perceptions of good and evil

➟ Emotional Resonance : -
What truly resonates with “The Worst of Evil” is its unapologetic exploration of morality. It doesn’t shy away from depicting the darkness that resides within its characters. As the lines between good and evil blur, it prompts viewers to question their own moral compass. The series leaves a lingering sense of unease, forcing introspection long after the credits roll.

Themes and Tone: “The Worst of Evil” grapples with themes of power, loyalty, and the blurred lines between good and evil. It’s an unflinching look at the criminal underbelly and the corrupting influence of power. The tone is dark, gritty, and unforgiving, perfectly complementing the story’s exploration of moral ambiguity.

➟ Acting and Characters :-
The cast delivers stellar performances across the board. Ji Chang-wook’s portrayal of Park Joon-mo is nothing short of captivating. His transformation from a dedicated cop to a cunning infiltrator is a testament to his acting prowess. Wi Ha-joon as Jung Gi-cheol brings an eerie charisma to the leader of the criminal organization, making him both menacing and oddly charismatic. Im Se-mi’s Yoo Eui-jung adds depth and emotional complexity, BiBi's Hae Ryeon role contributed more buzz to the series, it's her first drama( small screen appearance) but she delivered magnificent performance ..

➟ Direction and Cinematography :-
Han Dong-wook’s direction shines in “The Worst of Evil.” His ability to build tension and maintain suspense is commendable. The series is visually striking, with a noir aesthetic that enhances the ominous atmosphere. The cinematography captures the neon-lit streets of Gangnam and the shadowy underpasses, creating an immersive experience, it's complete masterpiece in Neo-noir genre

➟ Score and Production Design :-
The haunting score elevates the series, enhancing the sense of foreboding. It’s a perfect companion to the dark and moody production design. From seedy nightclubs to dimly lit alleys, the attention to detail in the set design is exceptional, corridor action

➟ Special Effects and Editing :-
While “The Worst of Evil” doesn’t rely heavily on special effects, when they are used, they’re seamlessly integrated. The editing is crisp, allowing the story to flow smoothly across its 9 episodes. There are no wasted moments, every scene serves a purpose


➟ finally :-
"It is not a story that you can watch with the family for a good laugh, but you would be able to feel something new,"

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After completing the drama everyone's question is

1) Why did Joon Mo kill Ki-chul ? ?

From What I understood is...

" Jung Ki-chul's suicide is a curse aimed especially at Yoo Eui-jung.He is a man who has liked her since childhood.He's a man who tried to get out of the dark for himself. The guilt of driving such a man to death can last a lifetime to Eui Jung. Park Jun-mo shot Ki-chul because he wanted to free his wife Yoo Eui-jung at least by taking responsibility for Jung Ki-chul's death alone.

2) Did Park Joon Mo Yu Eui-jung broken up ??

In the last scene Joon Mo visits Jung Ki Chul's grave, he left his wedding ring, hinting that he and his wife had broken up. At same time we can watch the chain of Eui Jung ( Ki-chul gave her to in their teenage) on Ki-chul's grave it means she ends Ki-chul's love there , this the chance for their new life. Hope they will meet again after sometime and start new life.


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absolutely needed better writing (watch suggestions)

Overall: I enjoy a series with a different premise, but unfortunately the writing/world building/pacing did not work for me. 12 episodes about 50 minutes each. Aired on iQIYI. Re-aired on Studio Wabi Sabi YouTube channel.

Content Warnings: past death/grief, dub/non con touching, 10 year age gap with a highschooler*, manipulation

Watch suggestions: unless you enjoy very slow pacing, characters doing nonsense things, a bunch of crying and untold flashbacks here is my suggestion
1. Watch episode 1, at the end tell yourself that Ongsa died
2. pretend that Suansoon goes back in time and tries different things like having Ongsa avoid that location/day/time but none of them work, so then he tells Ongsa to not meet him at the movie theater
3. Ongsa ignores him, watch episode 7 (basically a retelling of episode 1 from Ongsa's perspective)
4. watch episode 8 where Ongsa learns the only thing to do is for them never to meet when in high school
5. Ongsa time jumps to the present, start watching episode 11 at 19 minutes (although there is a cute high school moment at the very beginning of episode 11)
6. Watch episode 12

What I Liked
- mysterious vibe/present
- how what happened in the first episode related to later episodes
- sweet moments
- Karn (Dear Doctor I'm Coming For Soul) in ep 12

Room For Improvement
- character actions didn't make sense, if Ongsa had actually died and then Suansoon went back and told Ongsa not to drive that day and he didn't but still died and we see Ongsa repeatedly going back trying to change things that would be interesting (like The Butterfly Effect) however Ongsa wasn't even dead and instead of being by his partner's side Suansoon started a romantic relationship with high school Ongsa in the past...
- *age gaps generally don't bother me but the adult Suansoon actor is 36 and he looked like it, past Ongsa is in high school (actor is 25 but looks much younger), it was very uncomfortable to see the adult Suansoon in a romantic relationship with a teenaged Ongsa (who didn't even know that they end up together for quite some time), and Suansoon touching Ongsa when he was sleeping was not romantic but came across as creepy, in general they should have shortened this time and focused more on young Ongsa/Suansoon and older Ongsa/Suansoon
- nonsense stuff, how did no one say anything about a highschooler romancing an almost 30 year old??? why wouldn't in the present Suansoon call Onga's parents/go to their house/look on social media/talk to mutual friends/do an internet search/hire a private investigator/hang up fliers/go to their old hangouts....he just cried
- slow pacing, there was a lot of hanging out in a coffee shop and crying
- a bunch of flashbacks
- really poor world building and a ton of "because the writer said so"

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joongdunk saved it

starting was good but ending was tooooooo rushed ....acting was good ....their visual chemistry ....those kiss scene ....saved the drama BUTT the plot was soo plain and poor ....we cant blame joongdunk but the writers ....joongdunk really deserve better projects ...worth watching but not rewatching

if u are a joongdunk fan u will love the chemistry ...yep u will get bored too
last ep was soo rushed ...its like the writers were forced to to make the last ep....the hidden agenda was soo hidden that i could n't find it
i will suggest not to keep high expectation while watching

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After 7 years, my soul has been satisfied

At first, I did not want to watch it. I was too loyal to the original cast and to the first series. My good friend encourage me to give it a chance. So I watched the first 3 episodes. I was expecting the same plot as to the first series. It discourages me. Then again, my good friend told me to watch it without comparison with the first series. I gave it another try. Though names, some characters, some plot were changed, some parts were able to follow the book. I started to enjoy. I was only able to finish it for 2 days. It satisfies my soul after 7 years of waiting, finally, they were able to finish the 1st book. I have been wanting it for a long time. The best scene for me was Ep. 22 at 22:22, to those who read the book, we all know how important this scene is. It made me emotional coz finally, we have the photo we have been wanting for the whole time. As for the story, YES, it was a bit different from the book, but I guess they have been trying their best to copy what's in the book to avoid it from being banned. For those people who has been saying this is not BL only bromance, for me it is a complete BL. I am looking forward to Book 2 of this. I hope it will be soon. <3

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i think this is just one of thos e hidden gems like i meant to watch this about 3 times until i finally decided to give it a go cos i thought i'd hate it i mean .. .. . . aliens ???? whatever it was actually such a GOOD surprise like the characters were sooo well developed and sooo fun and i just loved bora and jihyos dynamic i could write a whole essay on that ....... they were Gay as hell and i was here for it like the it's my choice scene ... ????? got me good i won't lie to you anyways i loved their push n pull and the little arguing but still loving each other very much dynamic plus nana is sexy as HELL also the final scene where jihyo asks bora to move in hmmmm mm mm mmmm m sus anyway very nice very cool plot wasn't amaaaazing but the characters were so they win

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Beautiful and Twisted Take on Alice in Wonderland

The casting for this film was definitely perfect, and they each performed their roles too well. The music, visuals and acting was stunning. It's a very beautifully shot film, and there was a lot of keen eyes for details. This is one of those types of films you /really/ have to pay attention to to understand the progressing story. It's not too fast or too slow paced, by at least 20 minutes into the film you're already in another world, but there are a lot of hints to look out for, especially of how the movie was put together. The movie starts off a bit tense, but the phycological horror aspect catches up quick before you even realize. It was my first time watching Hong Jong Hyun in a movie, and he was soo adorable as Hwan! Overall, this movie stays as one of my /weirdly/ comfort movies... and I've already watched it 3 times. Definitely high rewatch value for a stunning film.

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soljiwan became one of my favorite ships EASILY!!!! childhood besties to lovers remains superior cos the pining.... just too good.. they were so well written and they had every damn gay trope thrown into them and it worked idgaf. i really also loved the f4 girls their friendship was adorable and each character individually was super interesting. bitna was funny as hell and yes she was immature but she GREW unlike someone... anyway jaeeon was kinda annoying for a cute fuckboy like he HAD POTENTIAL but he got so effing annoying!!!! fuck nabi and fuck jaeeon for making me feel like i was stuck in that toxic rs with them i was EXHAUSTED

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i regret the fact this is the first drama i've watched because it made my standards be WAY TOO FUCKING HIGH!!!! was she a little crazy? absolutely .. but i also loved how everything was connected from the stories to just the subtle things i could only quite catch on later or when i was rewatching. i liked the way they portrayed autism i feel like it opened my eyes a little bit to it the actor did a super good job !!!! the brothers dynamic was so beautiful it made me so damn emotional. like seriously i'm pretty sure i almost cried because of this show a couple of times. i do want to rewatch it properly because there's just so much to talk about and i wanna add everything to this

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probably in my top 3 dramas... just so fucking good bro from the angst to the little funny moments and all the characters were so good too and so interesting they didn’t feel like background ones. ost very very good!!!! i liked how we got to see how their relationship progressed from the start and how they broke up and that we also got to see how yeonsu felt throghout all her issues in life and how it reflected on her actions like she’s my babyyyy :( and ung finally growing and getting his degree i just really love this show very wholesome very perfect. would erase it from my memory just so i could watch it again

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started off so good like so interesting and the whole concept is just GOOD. like yes give me struggling artists!!!! give me people trying to grow in the entertainment industry!!!!! give me best friends!!! give me the girl meeting the guy she's crazy about but NOT making it weird!!!! it felt really out of character that hyejun's bestie would just go for the girl he likes out of nowhere ???? KNOWING HE LIKES HER ???? like bffr it just feels stupid that they added a silly love triangle tere lol btw also the way they started drifting apart felt kinda stupid too???? love hyejun tho that's my best friend

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I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS ONE

Just finished it, this is a solid 10 out if 10, I absolutely like every part of this drama from the plot to the characters to the pace of the story,everything was incredible.


One of few dramas that are executed well regarding every aspects of the things that are involved.


I 100% see my self rewatching it in the future. if u are into a wuxia genre dramas, I absolutely recommend this!


There might be some minor inconveniences along the way but its better to ignore those since there is no such thing as a perfect work. It might not be tooo good to some people due to those however it's still decent even if i try to be picky.

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OST WASNT GOOD???? which pisses me off. and by not good i mean terrible there's like one good song and it's so annoying. tbh most of the development happened towards the end which can be both good or bad but in this case it was BAD cuz it felt like they were trying to rush it and made it feel like the other episodes were just fillers so WHATS UP WITH THAT ,,, should've had less episodes even though the friendship dynamics were cute or at least idk some more depth in the beginning. love joohyuk a a himbo also love how they had a lesbian woman there also leave sungkyungs hair alone omfg ... .. maybe this was too overhyped to me n then i got a LITTLE bit disappointed sowwy

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