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I will admit that at times this drama is a little slow, but it is a build up to what happens next. I like the ebb and flow as the main character takes sweet revenge. I'm usually really good at figuring things out, but this had a twist that I didn't see coming. The ending is a little sad, but it is acceptable. Anyone that had been through what the main character, Yoo Shin Hyuk/Yoo Gang Hyuk/Seo Ha Eun had been through would need some time to deal with emotions. This drama is a roller coaster of emotions for the viewer so I think that everyone can sympathize with his character.
Uhm Tae Woong plays Yoo Shin Hyuk/Yoo Gang Hyuk/Seo Ha Eun to perfection. You can totally tell the difference between the twins. I'm kinda surprised people didn't figure it out right away. I love his facial expressions. He is one of those actors that tells a story with his face. If you liked him in this, then you should watch The Devil and The Equator Man. Both awesome dramas. I also loved Han Ji Min's character Seo Eun Ha. Now this is a woman that I can like. She never waivers even while believing her love is dead and being pursued by another man. She cries when it is appropriate, but not a weepy character. She is strong and does everything she can to help Ha Eun. I liked her in Padam Padam and Cain and Abel where she plays similar strong roles. I think the other actors do really great also. Kim Gyu Chul as Choi Dong Chan is really good at being bad. He is in several other dramas where he plays a total ass and he is good at it.
The music is appropriate although sometimes I did wonder why they were playing certain music in the background.
I probably won't rewatch it, because I already know how it ends, but it is rewatchable.
I really think if you love melodramas that you will like this one.
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This drama deals with the normal kdrama cliches of lost children, parents being killed and then sons taking revenge, but for some reason I found it interesting and addicting.
There is a love story but it starts off in the begining and everyone stays firm with their emotions, the love triangle (yes ofcourse there is one here too) is there but its not too dominating and annoying.
The acting is very good, especially UTW is simply great as always. The leading lady was good too, but for some reason the sad watery eyed look doesnt appeal to me too much, so I found her miserable state a bit annoying (although it was appropriate according to the script, so I guess its not her fault) I would have been happier if she was shown a bit happy at times too, she had the same look through out. I like the second lead girl much better.
Now the negative point was that the drama was really really slow moving. I dont know why they have 24 episodes of a good drama, when it can be a great drama at 16.
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Story: A typical revenge themed drama with a bit of romance thrown in there. The plot was very good in the beginning, dragged in the middle, and got good again by the third part. The pacing of each episode was okay but as a whole the drama felt way too long and it could have been so much more enjoyable if it was only 16-18 eps. I liked the ending because it was kind of open ended but you knew where everything was headed.
Acting/Cast: Uhm Tae Woong and Han Ji Min were amazing as usual but I loved their chemistry as well. I enjoyed the supporting characters and all the actors played their parts well. The drama however, could have did without Go Joo Won or even his character. His acting was bland and it made his character not charming or sympathetic.
Music: Overplayed but fit.
Rewatch: I liked most of the characters a lot that I might one day in the far away future sit through this again. Wish the drama was shorter though!
Final Thoughts: Revenge could have been a lot more exciting within the plot and tighter with a shorter episode count but its worth watching at least once if you like the main actors and revenge themed dramas.
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Very Good!
Actually great revenge drama! I was expecting an entirely different plot with the twins but the root it took was fine as well. Great characters, banger OST and does what a revenge drama needs to do. The first half was great but the second half was too slow until the last couple of episodes. The ending needed to be tighter, things were all over the placed and disorganized. Maybe they bit more than they could chew for how much they crammed the last 2 episodes. It's better than "Lucifer" and "Shark" that's for sure. The drama had the chance to be a certified classic but it needs a lot of fixing and clean up.Was this review helpful to you?
