Why show!?
I wanted to love you so much!!!
I was so excited to watch He is Psychometric once I read the synopsis. It had everything I love: action, romance, and something supernaturally special about it. I usually fall head over heels with this time of show, but I couldn't this time around for some reason.
Here's the breakdown...
Story 〆(・∀・＠): This is going to be extremely difficult since a large portion of the problems I have with this show are definitely spoiler worthy. So please excuse me if I sound a bit broad.
Not gonna lie, the story started extremely slow. It did an excellent job in building up the characters and their backstories, so I didn't necessarily mind it. Better get the boring stuff out of the way early, right? But after a few episodes went by with not that much progress, I did get a bit bored. It wasn't too bad, but it was a rough start.
Jumping from that, I'll admit that the second half get's more exciting. I never got tired of what was happening and was genuinely invested in where things were going. Even though I was interested, I didn't necessarily like where things ended up. I was more watching to see the results rather than the journey. I can confirm that this show does things that I haven't seen others do. It really pulled the rug of comfort from under my feet and beat me repeatedly. Some decisions were incredibly unique and exciting, while others just made me feel.... sad. But I guess that makes a good twist so maybe I'm just a big baby.
The romance was meh for me. The relationship-building happened at the beginning, which was pleasant to watch, but it got swept aside in the second half. The chemistry itself was also pretty average. I enjoyed the two leads but felt way more invested with the love between other characters rather than them. In fact, I was more invested with others rather than Lee Ahn and Yoon Jae-in. The acting wasn't bad; it's just the characters themselves I guess. I can't put my finger on what bothered me, but I just never enjoyed it like I thought I would.
With all the negativity out of the way, I can admit that I was entertained with the overall story. There were some cute comedic bits and dark story twists, but they never felt forced into each other. And just because I didn't like how some things turned out, doesn't mean that the writing was terrible. I'm just salty.... moving on!!!
Acting ｡゜(｀Д')゜｡: I was genuinely surprised. That's a good way of starting this.
I didn't have any problems with the leading actors, nor with any of the side ones. The beginning did an excellent job of building up the characters so that the actors had more time to really connect with them.
I'll also say that I haven't watched any previous works with this group of actors in them. The two mains Park Jin-young and Shin Ye-eun, didn't have much under their belt either. But both of them did amazing! I didn't always connect with their characters, but that's more due to the writing. They both conveyed emotion beautifully, especially Jin-young. Like god... please give him more lead roles!! He truly deserves it.
I'm not gonna talk about anybody else for.... reasons... but I'll admit that the actors considered everything. What seems like a poor acting choice connects to the grand scheme of things and becomes rather impressive.
I guess the reason I can't give it a 10 / 10 is due to some minor background characters. Sometimes they felt just a bit too out-there. I don't know if it's the actors or the writing, but a few pushed my buttons.
Nothing to fret over though! :D
Music ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪: Quick and easy! That is my goal for this dreadful review portion.
Everything was very mediocre—happy songs at happy parts and sad songs during depressing ones. There wasn't any song that seemed unique or exciting but nothing out of place either—just your run of the mill background music.
I'll admit that during the creepy, more suspenseful scenes, had a song choice that made me feel a bit spooked.
Especially when you're watching it at night, so I guess that's a plus.
But other than that, nothing unusual in the music department.
Other (ง°ل͜°)ง: The psychometric ability was delightful.
It was a nice twist that the main lead didn't have it entirely under control and instead developed it over time.
It was also interesting to include objects with things he can see through since it made the ability feel more unique to this show. There weren't many loopholes either. Near the end, the writers sprung something up that would have been best left alone, which was a bit annoying. It wasn't a big plot hole but definitely left me with questions.
What also bugged me a bit is that the ability was underused. Yes, Lee Ahn did use his talent in every episode, and it did have a significant role in discovering specific vital points. But the writers brought other issues that were much more delved into. This show could honestly get rid of the psychometric stuff and focus on (can't say it but... another character thing) which would have also made for a great show.
So if they maybe focused more on Ahn's ability and brought up the issue they saved till the last minute, then perhaps I wouldn't feel so uneasy.
Then again, these aren't problems you'd worry about while watching. I'm just incredibly picky with this type of stuff...
Finishing up the review, I'm leaving a bit salty and upset.
I'm glad I watched it, and I might recommend it to a few people, but I doubt I'll purposely watch it again.
Maybe if someone I know wants to watch it with me, then I might tag along, but never alone.
The story was entertaining, but at the same time a letdown, the acting was tremendous yet the characters weren't always on the same page with me, and the overall ending wrapped up everything but left me disappointed
This show does things that I've hardly seen done so I'll commend it.
But it's not what I thought it would be. I guess I put all my eggs in the basket too soon.
Womp womp
Happy Watching <3
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This is a good thriller with a nice, but not extraordinary, romance story. There is character development and a good portrayal of raw and intense emotions. Although Lee Ahn’s character’s development is progressive throughout the drama, the insistence of the premise that he lacks intellectual value really takes away from the greatness of his persona, leaving a sour note every time his dumbness is addressed. The drama has suspense, romance, some comedic moments, supernatural element, and tragedy. Was this review helpful to you?
Slow moving
I'll keep it as brief and to the point as possible. The story definitely had potential but it didn't hold my interest for very long. It starts off well but around episode 9 and 10, I started to feel bored. By the end, the pace picks up again but I wasn't as vested in the plot.I really enjoyed the dynamics between Lee Ahn and his brother Seong Mo. And they were the highlights of the show more than anything. It also added some humour.
It wasn't really explained how Lee Ahn's powers develop in the presence of Jae In. Or how those books he read helped. They could have exploded that a bit more instead of some of the romance scenes which weren't all that romantic. Although the ending was satisfactory, I didn't feel quite satisfied. It felt almost underwhelming. It could have used a bit of drama. Instead, everyone's emotions were flat.
I've also minused 0.5 for the poor budgie. They paid attention to the dog but not a single scene with them interacting with that bird. It looked beyond lonely. When Ahn gives Jae In his dog because he's too busy, I don't understand why he doesn't do the same for the bird as his brother seems to be home even less. I'm sure the animals were looked after by the crew but as part of the story, it made me feel bad for it.
I wouldn't really recommend this particular series. It isn't bad but there are better ones out there. I'd say Park Jin Young was far better in The Devil Judge and that is a far more intriguing series. Hence why I don't rate He Is Psychometric highly as a rewatch either.
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One of my favourites
I really love this drama. There's everything, love, crime, suspense, supernaturalism. Jinyoung did an amazing job acting as a rebellious high school student. The drama slowly unveils the fire crime and what a plot twist. It's very heartwrenching knowing that Jinyoung's brother, Kwon Kim, killed his parents. Kwon Kim's dark past is very interesting and it creates a very suspenseful atmosphere, making you want to watch even more. I love the plot, there should be more of these dramas. The cast was amazing - Dasom, Yeeun etc.The OSTs unfortunately weren't memorable but I guess they're good.
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I loved this drama
i was suspicious of the real culprit from the beginning i knew something was off , i loved the chemistry between Lee an and Jae in(they are so cute together) . i am so in love with how cute lee an looks when wearing a long sleeved hoodie. i like the fact that they didn't make things up like the diseases that were said in in the k-drama were real. i kind of had a love-hate relationship with Seong mo i thought he liked (you know.. someone which i cant say since this isn't a spoiler) i was so damn confused when each of them always said my parent not our but now it all makes sense to me.Was this review helpful to you?
I really loved ML, he is actually pretty adorable in personality and I loved his growth overall throughout the drama. FL is pretty sweet too, maybe a tad too serious at times but her story was pretty compelling and most importantly she is pretty competent. The romance between the two was a bit of a weak point. While they did have a connection on screen I felt it leaned more towards the friendship side of the spectrum. But they're cute and well rounded characters with specific motivations so I was okay with them being a couple.
The side characters were pretty solid too. But honestly not very outstanding. They're not something I haven't seen before so they just fall under the good job umbrella. 2ML has a pretty interesting story, but I wish his perfomance was a tad bit more expressive.
The drama had some draggy moments that I wished had picked speed and I unfortunately didn't feel a lot of the urgency towards the end. So the thriller aspect of it is not very thrilling... which is a shame considering the story itself is solid and the acting is pretty nice here so I think it's a bit of a pacing/storytelling problem.
Overall an enjoyable watch. But not something I am going to replay a lot. This is probably a one time watch sort of drama for me.
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Series has lots of comedy and drama, plenty of tears. Jinyoung looks like he just got his wisdom teeth pulled. His chubby cheeks.
Not sure if it’s Viki but they blur out all the dead bodies and even the knife. Don’t watch much Korean series, so not sure if it’s a censor thing in Korea.
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a aspect which don't appear in fantasy, which is watching Lee An honing his abilities
He is Psychometric is abt a man (Jinyoung -HEARTs him) who can read de secrets of people by touching their skin ,den meets a girl (Shin Ye Eun) who is trying 2 hide her own deep secrets. They team up to solve a mystery surrounding a fire dat changed both of their lives wen they were young.He is Psychometric is dat exact mixture of elements I love. Der is a nice romantic side 2 de show dat is very sweet & fun, but then there is the main crime element that is much darker and was quite serious. And it gets more serious as the drama progresses. Dis show may initially come off as a lighter crime drama, but it explores some pretty dark subjects, particularly later on.
//VERDICT // This turned out 2 be a WONDERFUL watch.... Dis drama is de definition of a serialized crime drama with all of de crimes dealt wid tying in2 de main mystery. It makes every investigation feel relevant 2 our characters & deir story. And dat’s exactly how I like my crime dramas!
P.S Lee Ahn's stone-cold hyung stole my heart -- KANG SEUNG MO !!!
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I wish I didn't feel so incomplete
Loved the story and acting, but I still have an unsatisfactory feeling by the end.Ok so starting of, I would like to credit the writers for an extremely well written story. No last minute cut aways, everything made sense, if we watched till the end. The happy moments were happy, the side characters had an amazing character development, and the emotional moments really stood out during conflict scenes without seeming forced. The number of allegories, metaphors, that have been distributed in the show are tremendous. The mask poster, the two birds in a cage, the painting in Seung Mo's room, the little prince, the foreshadowing, the Red-Herrings, it's a whole package and gave the viewers enough to make their theories on their own.
Now talking about the show in the general which seems to a have split genre. The first half of the show is a regular, cutesy procedural drama, while on the other hand the second half takes a complete 180° Turn, going in a very dark storytelling and "Stranger/Secret Forest"-isk twist. I was not prepared for so much emotional trauma. The last 4 episodes are extremely heavy. Also I am extremely heartbroken because of the fate of a few characters. (Seung Mo and Ji Soo)
I would like to appreciate all the actors who have given such amazing performances in this show, especially Kim Kwan who played Seung Mo with so much intensity. Also a big appreciation to both the leads as first timers.
Would recommend this show to someone who is interested in Procedural drama or criminal psychology.
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My taste in dramas are crime, mystery, thrilled, comedy and romance...???????? And this drama totally fits it... I loved how they turned this creepy and thrilling story and also a slice of romance.. ????Even the chemistry of main leads.. I have watched A-teen and I was impressed of Shin Ye Eun, for acting skills.. And also kinda great as she got chance to work with Got7's JINYOUNG!???????? I also loved the ost.. Especially TAKE by JUS2! ????????
If you have the same taste of drama as me.. Then u must watch this before you regret and die! ????
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Unique K-drama worthy of binging.
I initially started watching with some bias because I don't like idols acting - they usually don't convey much emotion. However, I love Got7 so I was excited to watch it, and it was surprisingly good. The beginning had a great hook to keep me watching, and the length of the drama wasn't so dragged out that I would lose interest. The plot developed at a steady pace, not focusing too much on one scene.The plot was the best part - it was unique, still brought in classic cliches without making me cringe, and had an air of suspense. This reminded me of sherlock, or the good Doctor, as in having supernatural capabilities that allow them to solve issues magically.
The two main actors, Park Jinyoung and Shin YeEun, were cute, had great chemistry, and did a decent job acting. I was touched at the part where Lee Ahn broke down in the apartment after finding out the truth - the emotions he showed was amazing.
The aspect that caught me off guard was the side-story of Kim Kwon and DaSom. Sungmo's emotional conflict was fittingly complex to give the story dimension that we don't usually see in K-dramas. I felt hurt with Jisoo, and concern for Sungmo knowing he cares about her but also has so much difficulty opening up and showing emotion. At the scene where Jisoo dies in Sungmo's arms, I was completely heartbroken and I also saw so much development in Sungmo's character by then.
Highly recommend this drama to anyone looking for a non-cliche detective/suspense drama that still has fluffy cute parts.
As a final note, why can't the main actors like actually kiss? I felt so uncomfortable watching that fake kiss (another reason why I dislike Idols acting)
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