Let start with the actors, I started this drama because of the main actor, I love him since 'I'm sorry I love you'- and to my way of thinking he’s still one of koria best actores.
For the lead actress It took a while to understand where she is known to me, 'millionaire's first love - I think she could have given a much better acting and she didn't and that's a shame ...
The plot, if you like suspense and mystery along with technology, this drama is for you.
We discover fairly early who the bad guy ,Then begins the game of cat and mouse that’s upsets and exciting at the same time.
I would like to see some boy- girl tension but probably is not what it scriptwriter had in mind, it still does not detract from the plot.
The music is the weak point of the drama, for the simple reason there isn't music ,only at the end of the episode and it not really good
overall total drama worth watching!
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its filled with lots of mysteries and things that u look up too
if any of u like movies that will make u unable to stop thinking bout it den this is the one
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The acting was good. Although there was no really deep dive into any one character's emotions, it was still well done for an action story-line. Plus.... So Ji Sub. Since I watched this AFTER Oh My Venus, I was tickled to see another drama pairing up SJS and Choi Jin Ho. Also, was happy to see Im Ji Kyu again after seeing him in Suspicious Housekeeper. He's a cutie pie.
The music got me. What an iconic song to use, Phantom of the Opera. (although I wonder how/if they got permission to use it). I thought the music supported the action very well. It was a good match.
For rewatch value I score slightly lower, only because I feel like I didn't miss anything or have any confusion that would require me to revisit things. Although the plot was complex, it was explained clearly so I wasn't left scratching my head.
I recommend this for anyone who loves a good mystery, suspense and issues that are neatly resolved (either good or bad) in one episode. If you are looking for a gratuitous So Ji Sub body shot...go watch Oh My Venus. You won't find it here.
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The girl's acting sucks!!
I feel there is no need of the female lead Yoo Kang Mi..
Only the cheif of NPAC Kwon Hyuk Joo does some acting i really like his role..
I dont understand why the male lead only have a grim expression all the time..
though i havent completed the serial yet till 16th episode the story is really very good...
There is no feeling of the urge to watch the next episode as it is little dull because there is no comedy inbetween to relax the mood ...
Overall a good Detective series Can watch for the story.
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one character bother me the most. kang mi character has no other purpose beside being an eye candy, all she has done also could have been done by any other characters, all her word are all just rhetorical bullshit, her character bring nothing to the story.
all those being said, i like the IT aspect of this drama. its at least believable, no such thing as magical technology bullshit.
music is kinda hit or miss. there were guitar shred that bring thrilling vibe and another time there were hiphop music thats kinda out of place.
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Generally, the acting is good, i just think that it misses romantic scenes, too focused on the main plot (not that is a bad thing).
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First thing's first...what's up with the Phantom Of The Opera's theme? It made no sense. Second, I for one could barely look at the main character's face. My head is hurting from trying to avoid looking at him every time his face was on camera. He just had one annoying expression glued to his face and it was annoying to look at.
Third, I was thinking how on earth was the guy who played as the hacker who survived able to have the same face as the main character? When they said they wouldn't be able to get his face right I was thinking yes, I don't have to look at his one facial expression anymore. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Also it didn't solve the fact that the guy who played as the hacker could look and sound like the main character. It was like a bad job of Face Off.
Fourth, the culprit behind the women's killings made no sense. He kills the people who spread the rumors about his friend for revenge but he doesn't go after the person who actually killed his best friend??
I made it through the 4th episode. I don't think I could make it through the next 16 because trying to avoid looking at someone got my head hurting. I'm just going to give up and find something else.
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Les chirurgiens esthétiques coréens font de vrais miracles !...
Ma première impression est très très positive, on est emporté par l’enquête, par les rebondissements multiples. les méchants sont horriblement odieux, on est tellement content de ce qui lui arrive à la fin, le gentil (mais l’est-il vraiment ?? ) a le charme et le charisme de So Ji Sub, donc on n’y résiste pas !!
Ensuite, deuxième impression : ils pourrait y avoir trois fois moins de flash back, surtout dans le dernier tiers, où vraiment le scénariste tire à la ligne, mais… le charme et le charisme etc etc… On tient sans problème !
Et puis je savais que les chirurgiens esthétiques coréens étaient des cadors dans leur domaine, mais là ! chapeau !! Bon, ça m’a rappelé le retour de Lee Jun Ki dans « time between dog and wolf », où personne ne le reconnaît, même sans lunettes !!! Mais, ce n’est pas un vrai défaut, c’est juste une hypothèse de travail, on l’accepte, comme élément constructeur de l’histoire et c’est tout ! Mais on a le droit de sourire quand même !
Un petit reproche plus sérieux : le rôle des femmes.
De l’insignifiance à la totale inutilité… La collègue de Woo Hyun, si elle est tout le temps présente, n’a pas trop voix au chapitre et après son rôle essentiel dans les deux ou trois premiers épisodes, elle devient presque une figurante. L’autre femme, la collègue de Ki Yong journaliste, elle pourrait carrément disparaître, on ne s’en rendrait pas compte ! Mais ça, c’est parce que le drama a déjà quelques années, et les femmes dans les dramas policiers n’avaient pas encore l’épaisseur et la présence de ceux d’aujourd’hui. Par exemple la différence entre la policière de « Signal » (2016) ou « stranger »(2017)et celle de « phantom » (2012) ou celle de « heartless city » (2013)est flagrante. Il n’y a que 4 ans d’écart, mais 4 ans, en temps drama, c’est beaucoup !
Mention spéciale à Kwak Do Woon, dit « tête de vache », excellent dans son rôle de policier intransigeant, mais qui finira par céder lui aussi au charme, charisme etc de qui vous savez avec une jolie bromance qu’on aurait pu exploiter un peu plus, mais la bromance, c’est ma drogue, je ne peux as résister !!
Mais ces réflexions ne me sont venues qu’après coup, en repensant au drama après l’avoir fini au galop et à bride abattues !! ça m’a rappelé « hôtel king » où là aussi les rebondissements et les découvertes n’arrêtaient jamais, nous laissant épuisés à la fin !
Je recommande donc vraiment ce drama, très distrayant, très prenant, et aussi pour le charme et le charisme…. etc … etc… vous m’avez comprise !
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