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The story, it was really great. The plot is so interesting. There was so much happening in this drama, it was just right, not a slow-paced nor fast-paced drama. I'm looking for more dramas like this one, so if you know a few, please recommend some for me. Thank you!
The actors are really good. My first drama of Ji Chang Wook and oh my goodness! He is super cool. We all need a man like him. He is so natural and indeed a perfection! The chemistry with Nam Ji Hyun is just great but I had to admit, Ji Hyun's acting sometimes gets too cute and it makes me cringe but no I loved her acting in this so much and I'm planning to watch Shopping King Louis and I hope I will not be disappointed.
The music, uhm.. I didn't get a chance to pay attention to the soundtracks because I'm really immersed by their acting so...
The rewatch value would be 9 and I will definitely watch this again if I have a chance!
If you like Romance, Thriller and Law, this is just for you!
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i'd been holding back from watching this for a while because from the description, it sounded like it would be an office drama and that 90% of it would be based on court and law jargon, but it really wasn't! i was pleasantly surprised and irresponsibly neglected some of my own obligations to blast through these 20 episodes.
i thought the characters were well-written and well-executed. ji changwook is ji changwook but nam jihyun (i think she's my fave actress atm!) and dongha really took the cake! i really enjoyed watching their performance. jihyun has a really great range and her acting was believable. dongha did an INCREDIBLE job portraying the villain and i'm really curious to see him in other roles.
the romance was a huge part of the story and that was ok! i felt that their relationship was written very well and most importantly, both adults were honest with themselves and each other, and also upfront if any issues cropped up. i am done with "i hurt you in order to not hurt you" and the denial and pining that is a systemic trope in kdrama. here, both jiwook and bonghee were really, really mature and great characters.
of course there are always aspects that could've seen improvement, but weighing up the things that had potential to be better vs the drama that was presented to us? i'm pretty damn happy!
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On the lame side
I really wanted to like this more. It started great, with an interesting storyline, some humour, and inklings of good chemistry between the leads.As the series progressed all we were left with was the interesting criminal/legal storyline - although even that one was poorly executed and lame. Apparently there are no court psychologists, lie detectors or any other kind of tool in the Korean legal system. Also, the serial killer investigation is led by the prosecutor (and some random lawyers) and without police involvement? The simplifications done to these processes is really what brings in the lameness.
If the chemistry between the actors was better built, perhaps it would have been a more intriguing watch. The female lead ends up baby-talking through most of the series (ok, her voice does naturally tend to that end of the scale but still..) while the male lead pursues some kind of constant and monotonous nonchalance throughout 20 episodes. At the crux of it, the lame almost emotionless statements of "ok, so let's be together" and "are you proposing!?" really underscore how much of a missed opportunity this show is. Anyway, it is watchable due to the criminal and legal storyline despite the shortcomings.
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Fluffy
I do not remember much from this kdrama, which tells me it was quite shallow.I remember thinking that the ML actor looked like a frog from too much plastic surgery.
I remember that FL role was obnoxiously DUMB
and yeah now I remember the villain, the drama prejudicialy used his slanted eyes to make him look scary and portray a villain...
then... the dude changed a haircut and the camera took his face from a different angle, and he is a very handsome dude...
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Lowkey Gave me Whiplash...
It took me 2 tries to watch this show because I'm not a fan of thriller and I got scared the 1st time lol. A part of me wishes I just stuck through it the 1st time because I probably would have liked it more earlier on in my Kdrama journey (a year ago vs now)...Story- The plot was dragged out for too long (didn't reveal the villain orgin story until like ep 37, main couple is involved with major drama trope for a while, etc.). The show got uninteresting during the 2nd half, especially at the 30 ep mark till the end. There was random situations that happened that didn't really add to the story and overall just a lot of filler. I think it should have been a 32 ep drama instead. I still enjoyed the essence of the drama but I wish it didn't go in a constant circle.
-I low-key had mental whiplash with this drama... 1 moment everything was going decent and then something happens and sometimes in weird spots (like their first night together). Overall, the timing was weird sometimes lol
-The main couple was also cute but a lot of their appeal disappeared halfway through with all of the tropes surrounding their relationship. Noh Ji Wook was a really appealing boyfriend though :)
Acting/Cast- I really enjoyed this cast for the most part! This is my 2nd JCW drama and I really liked him in this. I didn't enjoy NJH's character much... she just didn't bring much personality wise to me. I almost think NJH acting itself was a part of the problem but this is the 1st drama I've watched her in so I won't judge her completely on this role. Everyone else was good and made the story a bit more enjoyable, especially in the later parts!
Music- The OST is good!! A lot of cute and endearing songs :) My favorite is "How Do I Say It" by O.When <3
Rewatch Value- I don't rewatch shows but if I did I wouldn't sit through "Suspicious Partner" again. Maybe I would watch some funny or sweet moment clips
Overall this isn't a bad show, just not my favorite. It got draggy for me. I think this makes a great beginner drama though! If you're a fan of any of the actors I do suggest you try it out!
Happy Watching :)
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This is one of the koreanovelas I have seen that I didn’t get irritated as I watch it. Like most, it’s one of those rich-guy-poor-girl story but what I like about this is that the girl character is not completely helpless (yey girlpower!) There is good flow of how the story is being unfold (I don’t have my usual “WTF how did that happen?” moment) and villains motive at the end of the series is not totally what I expect. I get that the villain was exposed early but it’s his reason for doing such things is what I am interested of.
I don’t really like on how they shot the fighting scenes, like there is a mirror effect or something. Doing it once is okay but doing it in most of the time gives me the impression that the acting is not good enough that’s why they’re using some kind of an effect.
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Could've been perfect
All the actors in this were outstanding, but Ji Changwook, Jihyun and Dong-ha really stole the show! I can't elaborate on this without spoiling it for you, so you'll just have to see for yourself. A few characters that deserve a special mention are Byun Young-hee, Bang and Park Youngsoon, who were the sweetest!My favourite thing about this was the plot twist, it really made the drama worth rewatching infinite times - as long as I skip the cringey parts, such as when they keep replaying couple moments (even watching many of them once was cringe-worthy, let alone watching them several times). Beyond cringey, replaying those moments was boring and a waste of time.
I also wish the writers had made Bok-ja consistent - it makes no sense that they made her so nice and at the same time made her have a superiority complex.
[Warning: Spoilers ahead!]
Speaking of inconsistent characters, what were the writers thinking when they were writing Eunhyuk, Yoojung and Jihae?! Just because Eunhyuk and Yoojung didn't get physical, it doesn't mean it wasn't cheating - it would've made a lot more sense if Eunhyuk had told Yoojung the truth and had started something with her if she had broken up with Jiwook, and same thing for Yoojung: she should've broken up with Jiwook and then started something with Eunhyuk; the writers shouldn't have made her say some of the nasty things she said, either. As for Jihae, she was an awful character for so long, and all of a sudden she was nice?! Seriously, have the writers heard of consistency?!
Also, I couldn't stand the fact that there was no reason for the main couple to be apart, but they just had to make the female lead act stupid.
[End of spoilers]
On another note, if you've never watched anything with Choi Taejoon, I highly recommend watching this before 'Missing 9' so that you have this image of him in mind - I wish I had done that, but unfortunately, I always think of him in that drama; don't get me wrong, he played that role perfectly, but that's the problem, because he played a psychopath, and his eyes looked extremely scary most of the time, haha.
Thank you to everyone involved in this project!
Don't miss out on this drama, the story really stays with you!
Bonus points for being perfect in length at 20 episodes and duration at 1H.
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And while I like both of the lead actors and think they did a fine job in this drama, the chemistry wasn't as good as I was expecting. It wasn't bad chemistry, I just know what it looks like when they have great chemistry with other actors so it was a bit of a let down.
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Best Male Lead Ever!
Honestly I loveeeeeee the male lead,I watched this drama for like 100 times just because of him,I loveeddd his role (like in very other drama😍).To me personally this is one of the best dramas ever,but this is only my opinion.Idk but do you know the feeling when you just love someone sooooo much and like you just wanna see him so you don‘t really care abot other things happening?Well yeah that was happening to me in this drama 😂.I also liked the famale lead,she was funny,but she wasn’t the reason why I came every time back to watch this drama ,it was HIM!
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Suspicious Partner: Entertaining Cast, But a Flawed Investigation Drama
At first, I watched *Suspicious Partner* seriously, but eventually, the storyline came off as childish, with numerous unrealistic and illogical details—especially when it came to the so-called investigations and crimes. It was clear that the writer seemed to lack knowledge in this field. For instance, what kind of criminal lawyer would set up an office at home, inviting clients and even criminals to share meals with him? It was absurd!Throughout the show, characters constantly learn about new developments from the TV, as if there's no connection between police, prosecutors, and investigators. It's almost as if criminal investigations are being conducted by attorneys. This depiction doesn’t align with real criminal justice systems, where investigations are based on strict hierarchy and defined roles. Typically, the police handle on-site investigations, gather evidence, and conduct initial questioning following established procedures. Specialized investigators take charge of particular cases such as homicides or organized crime, often coordinating with various agencies.
The attorneys, on the other hand, have a different role. They represent parties in court but are not directly involved in gathering evidence. Here, however, these roles are blurred, creating a portrayal that feels disconnected from how investigations truly work.
And the romantic storyline lacks depth and fails to captivate.
All in all, two stars for *Suspicious Partner*—and only because of Ji Chang Wook and Ji Eun Hyuk, as well as Byun Young Hee and Jung Hyun Soo, who kept the show engaging despite the script's flaws.
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