A Powerful Story of Revenge and Redemption
'My Name' is a dark and violent story of a daughter's vengeance. Starting at the bottom of a crime ring, one young woman who witnessed her father's death seeks to rise up from the very ashes of her own ruined life to seek revenge. With the help of the crime lord who knew her father, she erases her very name and past to enter the ranks of the police force to find her father's murderer.I was absolutely enthralled by the first episode. The tragedy that becomes a 'phoenix from the ashes' story as the female lead transitions from someone weak and powerless into someone driven and capable really hits home as you witness her near one-track mind to hunt down the man who murdered her father, only for there to be growth, self-realization, and learning to live, all while fighting to actually stay alive in the turbulent world she's thrown herself headlong into.
The script and story, the filming and lighting, the soundtrack and the acting: it was all you could ask for and more. The entire series is short, only eight episodes, and is perfect for a binge session if that's what you're looking for. Covering the genres of crime, mystery, thriller, action, and even a passionate romance (enemies to lovers) -- this story has it all and is packed with power while still maintaining a great storyline. It's action-packed while being all about the plot and story with no filler or fluff.
The fight scenes are a force to be reckoned with, and beautifully executed. The lighting is masterfully done with the colors being vibrant and crisp with great contrast. The camera angles and lines are excellent and clear. The acting is flawless and each character plays their part perfectly. The soundtrack is so dynamic and complimentary to each scene and episode. It's been a while since I've seen something I enjoyed so thoroughly. 10/10. Would watch again!
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MUST WATCH. WORTH WATCHING IT. WILL BE WATCHING IT AGAIN!!!
I am giving it a 9/10 only because one of my favorite character dies. If it didn't die I would have given it a 10000/10. Whole story script and acting was really really good, there was no brag in any kind of scene. Can say that the whole fighting and action was top notch like a 1000000000/1000000000 I really liked the way the whole thing ended . I will watch it again for few times, it was worth watching the whole drama. If you are looking for a drama to binge watch a drama for 2 days, one can go for it. <3 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Was this review helpful to you?
Badass , Action Oriented!
This series got started in a very interesting note. But after a few episodes the twist was pretty clear to me. ( Personally). One may find this edge of the seat thriller if they don't find out or predict the twist.Han So Hee has done a fantastic job doing the action sequences. I was introduced to Han So Hee through her cameo in " 100 Days my prince and then " World of the married ". In this one, she was in a completely new, bold , raw, savage avatar. Was Smitten by her beauty previously but in this one , oh boy the action scenes were damn great and treat to the eyes. Soundtracks are pretty decent. I think it a must watch and binge worthy series for action lovers.
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Good drama for action thriller seekers
Good story line. Jiwoo (female lead) has done great character work. The antagonist(Choi Mujin) character was also strong. the only issue I felt was the forced love angle between Jiwoo and Pildo which was not necessary at all. They could have shown more attachment if they wanted us to connect to their chemistry or they could have just let them be best friends at work or something rather than dragging it. also there was no need to kill Pildo at the end.. and last scene, Jiwoo was content which is not right. dint like the ending. but overall good dramaWas this review helpful to you?
Not really interesting.
This drama kinda got attention by many people so I tried to watch it and it’s really bad and just meh.Really, overrated. When you watch this you feel like time running very slow that you wanna skip every scenes and just watch the highlight of this drama to know what’s the important scene or interesting one lol. You know just like sports, there are highlight scenes after the match ended.
Idk i just dont really like this story. I love crime genre but this is really not for me. The storyline isn’t that GOOD GOOD ya know. Thank god this series only has 8 episodes. If it’s more than that i dont think im able to finish it.
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Please go watch this drama everybody
Omg i loved loved loved this drama. The female lead was such strong character. She was such a badass. The storyline was very good and entertaining. I was really shocked to found out who really killed her father The whole main cast had very good chemistry. This drama had a scene that felt out of place but other than this was very good. It was entertaining to watch. This drama made me fall for the female lead actress. she was wonderful and her acting was good. This has to be one my favorite dramas by her.Was this review helpful to you?
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FL has no logic, only physical strength. Would've been much better with these cast.
Awesome performance by Jiwoo(Han So Hee), Choi Mu Jin(Park Hee Soon), Do kangjae(Chang Ryul) and Pildo(An Bo Hyun).. But the story was very lagging, predictable and pointless.. If story is meant to be where FL is betrayed by villain, then the story screenplay must have been different for the viewers to have believed that Villain is really good until final episode.. Pildo and Jiwoo got together immediately in the last episode which is necessarily not needed, which made us think something bad is really going to happen for Pildo.. The story could've been much better.. The FL has no brain it seems, only physical strength they have focused on for her inorder to highlight it.. No logical thinking done by FL..I think Choi Mu Jin was great in many aspects than FL.. Just as someone who looks for logic, this drama is not for me..
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Badass but predictable
This show starts with such a strong and tenacious female lead. I have a soft spot for badass female characters and Ji Woo has guts and the grit to propel her forward in her quest for revenge after watching her father get murdered. She pushes back as the police seemingly bury his murder by being taken under the wing of a notorious crime boss that claims to have been like a brother to her father. He helps train her and stoke her fire for revenge sending her into the police academy to catch her father's murdered while also being his eyes from the inside.This show was very predictable. You knew what was happening from the very first episode and just stuck around to wait for her to figure it out. That left no true suspense since almost every confrontation you could see coming. You also have to suspend belief a bit as well because some aspects do not make sense if you think too hard on them. For example how she got into the police academy under a false name and background, which is believable until they mention that she never registered her fingerprints. They also mention a mole that set up all the cameras around the crime boss but then completely dropped that plot after it served its purpose. And then you have the secondary antagonist who was a former member of the gang that got kicked out after attacking Ji Woo; for as brutal as the crime boss is it did not make sense that he would let him live after giving him a reason to want revenge and then not notice that a few years later he was stirring trouble and making a new drug until he was at his doorstep. It is just hard to believe that a top crime boss for over a decade wouldn't notice a competitor emerging until that guy comes and slaughters your well trained thugs.
Mostly what this show delivers on is violence and intensity. There were several scenes that I had to look away from the brutality of it. And the actors did an okay job in my opinion but they also kind of felt one note with no real depth to them. Ji Woo is tough as nails and the first two episodes showcase that well but after the time jump and she joins the police academy she ends up becoming kind of boring. She is quiet and stubborn and that is about all that is left to her. Do Kang Jae wanted to be at the top of the gang but after getting kicked out becomes a murderous druggie and his performance felt over the top. Pildo was a stereotypical arrogant cop. Choi Moo Jin had some more depth to him in his character, especially as you watched him struggle with having grown to care for Ji Woo and the situation he was in. There was also the awkward romance storyline that was thrown in toward the end that for Pildo felt more believable than it did for Ji Woo.
The ending came out feeling rushed and incomplete to me as well. So this is not a bad show but it also was not that great. If you want to watch an intensely violent show that is quick then this will hit the spot but do not expect much from the plot or characters.
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revenge driven, lost and discovered herself in the process
This is my first review here and I thought I should do it on my favorite drama of all times,This drama is really engaging, Han Sohee acting being the main reason for it, the way you can feel her character pain and all of her feelings through the screen, all the actors got their masterclass here, the story is really well built specially considering this is an 8 episode drama, there's no unnecessary subplots, the tension of the story just flows so well.
The ending for many is debatable but I would say in most aspects it was pretty satisfactory
I will always recommend this drama!!
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Almost a masterpiece
"Must you get revenge? Regardless of the price?""That's for me to deal with."
This exchange occurs between Yoon Jiwwo, our 17-year-old MC, who watched her father get murdered before her eyes, and Choi Moojin, the mafia drug lord who our heroine hunts down in the quest for exacting revenge. This very exchange lays the entire foundation of the story's plot and its climax.
I love a good revenge plot. I love it even more when the MCs resort to underhanded or shady tactics to get there. These days, it's quite difficult to get a revenge plot just right, but My Name succeeds in that regard. Packed into this one-season eight-episode series is high-octane action, raw emotion, and plot twists that will have you reeling, topped with cliffhangers at the end of every episode that keep you going until you reach the end.
Han Sohee mentioned in an interview, "It should feel like animals are fighting for their lives." That is exactly how I felt during the entirety of the series, as I watched everyone, especially Yoon Jiwoo, Choi Moojin, and Do Kangjae battle it out. I would be on the edge of my seat watching the three of them going up against each other on various occasions. Director Kim Jin-Min, the actors, and the entire crew deserve great praise and applause for working hard to bring us this almost masterpiece.
The reason I say 'almost' is Jeon Pil Do's death. Perhaps it's the idealist in me who thinks that after all the MC has undergone in the process of exacting their revenge, they should at least get the happy ending they so definitely deserve. The progression of Jiwoo and Pildo's relationship was gradual and natural, something I appreciated immensely. There's nothing that turns me off more than a forced or unnatural romance plotline. It seemed almost cruel to give Jiwoo a person she could cherish and live for, only for her to be ripped away cruelly by the same force that derailed her life. But then again, you can also argue that's what makes My Name such a good show because it once again reminds you of their meaningful exchange and how nothing good comes of revenge, even if the person deserved it.
However, to me personally, Pil Do's death seemed like overkill.
All the actors performed their roles exceptionally well, but a special shoutout to Han Sohee, who completely won me over with her portrayal of Yoon Jiwoo. You've turned me into a fan.
10/10, would recommend.
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Badass female lead
I figured I would give this a try and watch it. OMGI was delightfully surprised by how good it is. She kicks butt. I have to give kudos to the lead actress. She did an excellent job in this role. The action scenes are awesome. All the actors and actresses did a great job. I love that the lead was badass. Don’t mess with her or she will teach you a lesson. I was very surprised by the sex scene. I was not expecting that. But it didn’t offend me. It went with the story. I enjoy the whole series
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actually i feel sad, even in action crime drama like this i still can see hanseohee sexual scenes,, i don't know if this is intentionally made by hanseohee's agency or drama crew, i think it's quite outrageous and enough, actually i quite enjoy this drama , it's just that in my opinion what happened to hanseohee only felt like sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual abuse, so enough, most of her dramas must have vulgar scenes, did the agency intentionally create an image like that? I don't want to see Hanseohee become the topic of suicide actress in the news somedayenough
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