The Master of Revenge (2016)

this one is definitely not a feel-good drama. each scene would make you at the edge of your seat. it's all about revenge. you do not know who would trust.

STORY

the synopsis is correct that the story is becoming the master of noodles. but it's not your typical way where you just have to work hard. it also shows the ugly side of politics and pulling strings. unfortunately, also of hurting innocent people. it is well-written where everything is explained and you would see the connection of things unexpectedly.

ACTING/CAST

the cast did superb! Jo Jae Hyeon is scary. you won't really trust him, hate him and would be careful around him. Baro did great in introducing Kim Gil Do to us on how everything started. Lee Sang Yeob would break your heart with his sad eyes. Chun Jung Myung.. you don't know if you would still root for him or sympathize for him.

there's no small roles in this drama.

MUSIC

i can't recall if there's an OST. but the background music is nice.

REWATCH VALUE

as i mentioned, it's not a feel-good drama. it's really a suspense and shows the ugly reality of life and revenge so i don't think i would like to watch it over and over again.

OVERALL

i recommend this drama to those who like shows with dark themes. and for those who would like to watch a drama with a stellar cast.

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I really thought the casting was great for this drama. Excellent choice, casting Baro as a young Kim Gil Do. It is completely believable that he would grow up to look like Jo Jae Hyeon. Chun Jung Myung seems to only take these dark dramas now. I miss him in lighter dramas.

The music was decent for the genre, nothing you would add to your ipod.

The story was something that originally looked interesting. However the write up is misleading. There were way more victims and very little of the underdog winning any battles throughout most of the drama, so in that was it was disappointing.

I wouldn't watch this again. It was hard to get through the first time. Depressing.

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Although it is a good drama with enough tension and suspense, the development of the revenge plot was weak and the series' dramatic tone and mood was too somber with little changes on the main characters’ demeanor. Jung Yoo Mi as Chae Yeo Kyung and Chun Jung Myung as Moo Myung did not performed to the standard of main lead characters and their chemistry was way off. I must say that Park Tae Ha (Lee Sang Yeob) and Kim Da Hae (Gong Seung Yeon) really saved this drama. Also, Jo Hee Bong as Doggoo was great!SPOILER ALERT: Also, the poignant and unnecessary death of Kim Dae Hae ruined the drama for me!

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