Female John Wick meets Infernal Affairs; revenge for a dad instead of a dog and goes undercover
Female John Wick meets Infernal Affairs; revenge for a dad instead of a dog; go undercover for the mafia leader; Still easy watching, great flow with lots of action and stress level like the shows mentioned aboveLife is too short for stressful drama. Why spend all that time watching and be stressed? Don’t our lives already provide enough of that?
Summary of the series:
- What life with out revenge right? Just you think you can stop, they pull you back in
- Amazing action overall, making me like all these actors and actresses; make it believable
- Likable characters even though they may not be the side you are rooting for
- Lots of villains, FL peels the onion and will take them down one by one and sometimes, 50 at a time
- Great chemistry on the MLs and FL, if it was cheesy, I would have drop it quick since I am comparing this to some good movies
- ending was done succinctly which is ok, its like an action movie where it just ends with a big explosion
Great watch, its edgy and full of action. At occasions it may bring some tears but not because of sadness, but for perseverance and vindicated moments.
If you are looking for gratuitous action/kick ass FL, frequent fighting scenes, no romance and just kick butt, then this is for you. beware of some gore
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Plot: Yoon Ji Woo, a member of the organized crime ring, goes undercover as a police officer and harbors cold revenge in her heart. Yoon Ji-Woo’s father dies suddenly. She wants to desperately take revenge on whoever is responsible for her father's death. Helping Yoon Ji Woo go undercover is Choi Moo Jin, the boss of, the biggest drug crime group Dongcheonpa in Korea, whose true motives are not easy to read. With the help of Choi Mu-Jin and to uncover the reason for her father's death, Yoon Ji-Woo joins the police department and becomes a mole for the drug group. Jeon Pil Do, a police detective in the Drug Investigation Unit. He becomes Yoon Ji Woo’s partner when she joins the police. Cha Gi Ho, the team leader of the Drug Investigation Unit. He and Choi Moo Jin have long been enemies, with Cha Gi Ho vowing to take down his crime ring before he retires. Do Gang Jae, a former member of the drug ring. After causing problems and getting kicked out of the gang, he vowed revenge against them.Main: Yoon Ji-woo is seeking revenge for her father's murder.
Jeon Pil-do is a detective.He initially disliked Jiwoo but he ended up falling in love with Ji-woo and ended up getting killed by Mu-jin in front of her.
Choi Mu-jin is the boss of Dongcheon, which is Korea's biggest drug ring. He was best friends with Ji-woo's father.
Review: Liked everything about the drama, i mean everything besides Pildo dying, that was really sad ._. I just want it to be a happy ending for Ji-woo. I think she deserved to be with someone that could love her and be with her in the worst times of her life
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Nice start but disappointing ending
ActingEveryone played their part perfectly, Han Sohee and Park Heesoon were magnetic in their roles. I was less convinced by Jiwoo's partner but it might be because I had a hard time not associating him with his Yumi's Cell character.
Story
The beginning episodes were engaging and left me feeling intrigued. The action scenes were so well done with the flow keeping it understandable but still intense (even though they have the getting-stab-but-totally-fine trope going on). There wasn't much suspense about her father's killer by the middle of the series as the captain was too obvious and no other suspect had been introduced by then so the plot twist wasn't that impressive.
The relationship between Jiwoo and Choi Mujin was the show's highlight for me with this blend of hatred and love, trust and mistrust between them. However, it was the only thing that I cared about as Jiwoo's character is nothing beyond her revenge, so I couldn't care less about her relationship with Pildo which was really out of nowhere and out of character for me. Big eye-roll for the ending, the logical outcome of the final fight would have been a nicer ending but well...
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The price of revenge is becoming a monster
I loved it! Though story is predictable and a cliché, still I enjoyed binging the entire series! I am always fascinated with Mafia/Gang/Yakuza/Underworld stories, I can't explain it. Maybe despite and in spite of the dirty world: including drugs, crime, violence and death involved with it, still I loved and enjoyed anything that has a touch of it.Anyway, I love Han So Hee here! What a revelation! From a sweet and demure characters to this one badass, revenge driven lady she became here. Kudos to everyone involved in the mini-series, they all did a wonderful job! I also enjoyed watching Ahn Bo-hyun here, maybe he's too convincing as an asshole from Itaewon Class that I don't like watching his works anymore, ?? but I love him here. And will watch his other works again.
The action scenes kept me on edge, and was rooting for Ji Woo to finally catch the person who killed his Dad.
Just a precaution, if you don't like violence, and also, it has substance abuse here, stay away from the series. But if you're okay with it, go watch it! Definitely worth your time!
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Pure perfection..
Excellent. Consistent in its plot, straight to the point with just enough episodes to say the story without diverting to irrelevant sub plots, strong character development, great acting from all the cast, with a female lead that understood her role and made it her own, suspenseful action scenes, very nice OST with some low bap bits that I personally favor and a finale that for once made sense. I wish more dramas were that good.10 out of 10 from me.
P.S No need for a second season. This drama is complete as it is and there is no need to expand or try to repeat it.
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Not as badass as it seemed in the trailer.
This drama has dark-heavy plot. Storyline is ok ish to me, it could get better, who knows. So far, the plot is going steadily, pace is on the slow side.I really wanted to give Han So Hee another chance after Nevertheless but she doesn't fit this role.
FL in this drama supposed to be a woman who knows how to fight, strong willed, a gangster daughter. But the way she beats people up screams weak, the posture and spar technique is not convincing. Facial expressions looked like someone who's given up on herself rather than someone who seeks revenge. It doesn't bring out badass girl aura. She was out of breath and panting beating people up even after she 'grew up and received years of training'. This alone puts me off bcs I solely came for her and had such high expectations after watching the trailer.
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Ripped my heart out and I still say thank you
I haven’t written a review in a while, so bear with me. I won’t put any big spoilers. I just put the warning In case anyone wants to go in completely blind.Triggers - I include this because I am triggered by SA and I don’t know this had that.
Attempted Rape, a LOT of violence, drugs
The story is good. I like police and crime dramas. It starts as most revenge stories do, the death of a close family member or friend (family in this case). But it got more into the organized crime side of it, kind of like lawless lawyer but also very different at the same time.
This is not a happy drama and there is not perfect ending in this kind of plot (when executed correctly…).
The biggest thing for me was that this really did make me feel things, all kinds of emotions and I was also conflicted at points. I don’t usually cry at dramas, I can think of maybe 4 that have accomplished that for me.
The ending is complex but the chain of events was necessary to push Jiwoo to her limit. I finished this drama feeling heavy and teary. But still, it was good and I am gladded to have watched. Now I need to watch something super sweet so I’ll fall asleep peacefully.
Thank you Han So Hee and Ahn Bo Young.
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beginning good middle little confusing end sad
Honestly I did love this show it was really good in the beginning I was sad about what had happed to her dad cuz it was sad. in the middle I was a little confused but I started to understand it more in to the show. Near the end of the show I was get a little frustrated with what was going on in the show but at the last episode is did have me tear up when what happened to the cop happened but over all is is a great show.it has to be over 500 and I don't know what else to say so jgukjhesdugfksjrbfekjbdferbghjebrhgfbeb rbfhekbrgfber fjrbgerb g ebhrbfkhevr j f eve right ge gebg eghbef hehjr. gbergbehg e her gb ear her bedbug gbherb rjekgne jgvsvthrfgn ejbhe ghe ergj. erb bfbrhgb jkfgnfr fje kher g
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It takes a Monster to kill a Monster
This is what you call a good female oriented action thriller.Han So Hee nailed it, be it the action or the raw emotions each and everything was spot on. All the training she underwent for the role is visible on screen. A girl who is ready to go through anything to get revenge on the man who killed her father was shown in a phenomenal way. All the grief, rage, desperation and shock the character had till the end.
PHS as the mafia boss was so damn good and I don't think you can hate him till the end. Its simple with him, no matter what never break his trust or you will be sent straight to Jesus.
AHB's too was good as a police officer and a brother who wants to end the drug trade to avenge his sister's death.
The story is so engaging and keeps you on the edge. There wasn't a moment where it felt dragged. The icing on the cake was the raw and gory action. Be it the cage fights or the final showdown. I enjoyed it to the fullest.
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The most aggressive drama I have ever seenI covered my face most of the time and grinded my teeth
The story was amazing away from violence
But I couldn't cross the end
This was the worst end i have ever seen through the whole years I have been watching dramas in
I felt my heart jumped out when he shot pil doo
I couldn't believe he was dead
They made almost all of the actors got cured from dangerous injuries and they were about to die but that psycho writer made them alive again
So why pil doo not the same
I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated I hated
First amazing strong story I hated that much because of that stupid end
I was really frustrated ???????
P.S: from where did the gangster knows the main leads car and the time they were going to back to the police station
ILLOGICAL ???
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One of THE best kdramas in the world.
No matter how many times I indulge in the captivating narrative of this Korean drama, it never fails to keep me thoroughly engaged. Recently, I revisited the series at the behest of my sister, who had developed a keen interest in it, and I must say, my jaw was on the floor throughout the entire rewatch!The plot was meticulously crafted, drawing me in with its seamless execution. Han So Hee's portrayal of her character was nothing short of spectacular; the raw and authentic emotions she conveyed were truly remarkable. Witnessing the protagonist's heart-wrenching experience of seeing her father, the sole anchor in her life, meet a tragic end through a door's peephole was profoundly moving. As the story unfolded, the character's quest for revenge felt incredibly realistic, and the show navigated the complexities of trust with great finesse. The conclusion of the series, however, shattered my expectations. While I half-anticipated Mujin's involvement in the father's demise, Han So Hee's performance in that pivotal moment was breathtaking. The intensity of rage she displayed left me utterly stunned, and overall, the beauty of the narrative was awe-inspiring.
Cinematographically, the show was a visual delight. The consistent use of dark, green-toned hues created a cohesive aesthetic, and the occasional burst of neon bright colors in the nocturnal urban scenes added a captivating contrast. The action sequences were expertly filmed, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
The musical accompaniment was nothing short of exceptional. Each and every song featured in the show has found a permanent spot in my playlist, each one a standalone hit. The synergy between the music and the unfolding drama heightened the emotional impact of the storyline.
The characters, especially Jiwoo and Pildo, endeared themselves to me as lovers and protectors. Their chemistry was palpable, and the scene at the beach house remains etched in my memory. While the conclusion for Pildo may have been unnecessary, it served to intensify Jiwoo's growing rage and heightened awareness, making her character more compelling and resilient.
In summary, I unequivocally rate this series a perfect 10/10. My affection for it knows no bounds, and it continues to leave me in awe with each viewing.
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AWESOME
The story, the acting, the plot excellent. One of the best k- dramas of action- thriller.Well done, entertaining, keep you in suspense, the female lead has superb acting skills.
A must to see, w some soju on,the side.
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