My Name

**just my opinion**

The story, plot twists, visuals, etc were perfect, imo. TBH, Han So Hee never really disappoints. The only flaw I found in the drama was that I felt k#lling Pil Do was bit unnecessary. Like I could’ve excused it if it seemed even a bit reasonable to me but no, it didn’t. He was the only person that Ji Woo relied onto after her dad passed away. She already had faced so much misery and didn’t really need to go through more. But honestly, I’ve to admit this drama’s a bit twisted. It’ll make you feel bad for everyone simultaneously, even Moo Jin. Nonetheless, it’s great and I’d recommend people to watch it.

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A very interesting story

When I read the plot I said interesting revenge, fight, etc, I love it. I started with hating the police, because they did not try to find the murdered of the FL dad and because Choi Mujin said that a cop killed her father(he showed the gun). And then I started to hate Choi Mujin after finding out that he had something to do with the FL dad's death.

And lastly I felt compassion for everyone. Jiwoo(FL) did all of this for revenge. And Choi Mujin did this, in my opinion for love(family, brotherhood love) I mean he felt upset that this friend that he trusted betrayed him after trusting him so much. And I guess he had begun to love Jiwoo like a daughter because he was upset that she did not try to kill him after escaping the police(among other things). I feel so sorry for all the characters I wished Jeon Pil Do had survived.

Now I am left wondering if she had gone to kill him would Pildo be alive, but he and Jiwoo might not have had that scene(it's in ep 8)😌🫣and if she went to prison she would have no one.

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What series is this? What an electrifying plot

What series is this? What an electrifying plot! A very well-tuned cast and a surprising performance by the beautiful Han So Hee, The same goes for actor Ahn Bo Hyun, who is very good as detective Jeon Pil-do, Very good indeed! The story is surprising and very well tied together. The acting and interaction of the entire cast and the story itself captivated me from the first chapter and I couldn't stop watching until I reached the 8th and final chapter. I couldn't resist. I ran a marathon without fear of being happy. The series is agile. Congratulations to the entire team for this brilliant work!

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So impressed with Han So Hee - exciting fight scenes, bloody and violent.

Completed: 9/19/2022

It took me a while to decide on watching "My Name" since it's not usually my kind of genre. It has excellent reviews but I need to be in the mood for it. Luckily, this day has come and I am glad I watched it.

Let's just start by saying I am so impressed with Han So Hee. I saw her in "100 day my Prince" but totally forgot about her. I never watched "Nevertheless" but saw enough clips to see what the drama is about. I wish viewers will remember her excellent performance in "My Name", a less popular drama than "Nevertheless".
It's apparent that she has put in a lot of hard work for this drama. Not only is her acting great, but all her action scenes are great as well. There are so many fight scenes in this drama that if an actor is not serious about their craft, you get unbelievable and half-ass weak fighting.

The plot of this drama is simple - finding the killer who murdered FL's father and seeking revenge. Each episode is filled with excitement and the pace is fast. There are plot twists, but I would not say they are completely unpredictable. I have a feeling who the murderer would be from the beginning and it's actually not a tough guess. Nevertheless, it does not dampen the excitement. It was a fun ride.

It's interesting that the Netflix rating is MA (Mature Audiences) and gives warnings of "substances, language, sex, smoke". What about violence? This has got to be one of the more violent dramas I've watched, aside from "Bulgasal". There is a lot of of cruel killings, torture, and graphic wounds... all very realistic. So, a warning to those who do not like all the blood involved. These gangsters are no joke!

I am curious as to when Korean cops carry guns. There are scenes when they have to specifically check out guns before an operation. Other times, cops already have guns with them when it's just a normal day. There are scenes when the leads could have shot the gangsters easily instead of fist fights and getting caught. Other times, our female lead can magically keep on shooting when she only has 5 bullets. Interesting, isn't it?

This is a very enjoyable short drama about revenge....actually, it's a never-ending cycle of revenge. If you like this type of drama, I strongly recommend it.

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Brilliant, but far too short

The is your typical story about one's journey for vengeance that derives from the death of their loved one. There were some highlights, but also elements that downplayed the drama. Although this is a relatively short K-drama than the norm, it did serve some really cool fight scenes and top-notch acting.

Knowingly, the biggest factor that downplayed this drama was the fact that it was too short. The overall flow of the drama story and how it progressed was excellent, considering there were only 8 episodes and each lasting around 50 minutes. However, that left with a very anti-climatic ending that felt rushed. I also felt that it did not give a conclusive ending to the main character which I am guessing was up for open interpretation. Thus, whilst I enjoyed seeing the story unravel, the ending diminished the fact that this drama would have made it into my top favourites list.
Unlike a normal 16 episode drama, this show had a very minuscule time to build the backstory to the characters and enable other things to develop like the tiny fraction of romance that took place which added no value to the story at all, but I suppose gave meaning to the parties involved. Particularly speaking, Jiwoo and her Dad's story, together and apart, lacked depth in terms of the events that took place with the Dad and the breakdown of his relationship with his family.
This drama is predictable for the most part, but there were some elements that took the viewers by surprise.

Besides this, I would have to give credit to the acting. Jang Yool as Do Gangjae was pulled off impeccably with his intimidating and villainy demeanor. Han So Hee as Jiwoo/Hye-Jin was remarkable and immaculate. Her display of various emotions throughout the drama was truly amazing.
I liked how the writers gave us an open interpretation between certain characters and their questioning relationship which makes it for a rather juicy debate and discussion; delving into the hidden emotions behind them

This would be a good drama to binge on if you are looking for something short and do not have too much time to invest in a normal K-drama, but be mindful, if you are looking for a conclusive ending, then this may not be for you. Do be mindful that there is a lot of violence and disturbing scenes.
Generally speaking, I do not usually watch action K-dramas, I am not sure why, but this drama now propels me to hop onto the bandwagon of action dramas and move away from my usual watch preferences.

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An OK script lifted by exceptional production values.

Raw edges. That sums up this show as both a compliment and a criticism. The compliments are for the cinematography, colour palettes, set design and music. The criticism is for the writing. This was an OK script that scrubbed up well because it was dressed in designer clothes. The attention to detail and co-operative work between director, lighting designer and cinematographer are what really made this show special.

More money went into this than is available to the network broadcasts and it shows. The look and feel of the drama was classy and there was a great deal to feast the eyes on. It had a wonderful raw, grungy, greasy, grimy feel to the sets that you could almost smell. The colour palettes were varied, with rich blood reds and charcoals for Moo Jin’s world and ice blues and golds for the gambling den.

The biggest gong as far as I’m concerned goes to the cinematographer. Superb lighting throughout but especially the extensive use of side lighting was magical. It emphasised the chiaroscuro, creating mood and atmosphere by the truckload. The thoughtfulness was not just for wide angle shots. Sometimes, even in close shots, one face would be lit in colour and another, right next to it, almost B&W. This richness served to emphasise the stark contrast to the police station scenes which were filmed with flat lighting and no dynamics.

The cinematography was imaginative with a lot of use of low and high angles helping to build a sense of unpredictability and energy. An up-close-and-personal approach to the action scenes added to the visceral nature of this drama. It didn’t flinch from violence and there was a nod to credibility in the fight scenes which were well choreographed and numerous.If you don’t like blood and gore, this may be a bit OTT for you. Not just visually but sound-wise as well.

Add to all the above, a great OST. I loved the opening of the drama, cool and edgy, and that music really set the tone for what was to follow. Overall, the soundtrack had a rawness to it, not smoothed out or overproduced which totally complemented the other production values.

There was a lot that was good with the writing, but some parts were sloppy and not well thought through. There were amateurish aspects to the undercover scenario which were basically to serve the plot and character interactions and I could not credit them in the context of the sophisticated and ruthlessly organised gangland portrayed in the story. On a number of occasions convenient plotting stuck out like a sore thumb with inexplicable motivations and character choices. Hence my criticism of raw edges. The ending stretched my credulity a step too far and didn’t really work for me either, but that’s more personal preference.

Having said that, there was plenty to like about the solid centre of it. It successfully played with your allegiances and refused to neatly categorise good and bad. The direction gave the script space to breathe and Han So Hee’s performance relied a lot on effective silences. Time and care was also given to underlying emotional arcs, fleshing out the main characters a little more than is usual in this genre.

Han So Hee’s performance was mixed for me. I really liked her at the beginning and the end, but in the middle I think it lost the edge. Full credit though for pulling off the action scenes and physicality of the role. Park Hee Soon’s performance as Moo Jin was both convincing and persuasive. His time on screen was always compulsive viewing.

What my rating means: 8+ A great drama with interesting content and good writing, direction, acting, OST, cinematography. But didn’t quite have the requisite sparkle to bump it into my all-time fave list. Worth watching.

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Not groundbreaking, but lots of fun and very captivating

While the overall plot was predictable for the avid revenge thriller viewer, it was still entertaining and kept me on my toes— with a few genuine surprises along the way. It's a classic genre entry, and while it's not groundbreaking, it checks all the boxes of a good revenge drama.
The acting was pretty spectacular for an otherwise mostly green cast for this genre, and I've got to hand it to Han Sohee and Ahn Bohyun for such captivating performances.
While the romance was kind of random, I was okay with it thrown in because both the leads are just so sexy that I'm sure it's just what everyone wanted LOL.
Overall, a fun watch for anyone who likes action, grit, and beautiful actors. A little darker than most cable dramas because I think the online release allowed them more leeway in including things that wouldn't have made broadcast standards.
It's been ages since I've been able to actually finish a k-drama, so I applaud the cast and crew for producing such a solid drama!
Bonus points for being female-led in this noir/action/crime thriller genre AND extras bonus points for subverting gendered savior stereotypes and making the male lead die for a revenge plot point <3

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Una venganza que me dejó sin aliento

Cuando vi Mi nombre, me encontré con una historia que no se anda con rodeos. Desde el primer episodio, la serie te lanza a un mundo donde la confianza es peligrosa y cada decisión pesa. Lo que más me atrapó fue la protagonista: una mujer que no busca ser admirada, sino sobrevivir y entender lo que le arrebataron.
🎭 Lo que me marcó como espectador:
- La ambientación es oscura, urbana, y transmite una sensación constante de amenaza
- Las escenas de acción son físicas, crudas, sin glamour — te hacen sentir cada golpe
- La música acompaña con tensión y melancolía, sin distraer del drama
- El ritmo es firme: no hay relleno, cada episodio avanza con propósito
No puedo contar detalles sin arruinar la experiencia, pero sí puedo decir que es una historia que te deja pensando en lo que significa perderlo todo… y seguir adelante sin pedir permiso.

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Hell hath no fury?

I mean, yeah ok. I like that it's a strong female character. But this drama could have been so much more!!!!!
I figured out who villian is in the first episode itself. I felt that the characters lacked depth to their stories, to justify their decisions. The ML for instance -- there's no character arch or a valid reason for him sympathising with the FL except for him saying so. The villain too, there's no meat to his story -- why is making her a monster so important to him? Why does he give such high regards to conviction?
The actors have done an amazing job. Excellent acting. The story is very one dimensional and lacks flavour. Most of the side characters are underwritten and pretty much just fluff.
I liked the OST.

Overall, it's just an okay drama with a run of the mill plot and nothing new to add to the genre.

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