AMAZED WITH PARK JINYOUNG ACTING
Park Jinyoung truly elevates The Witch with his nuanced acting. There’s a sharpness in the way he portrays emotional conflict, making every reaction feel precise and intentional. He doesn’t rely on dramatic outbursts, but instead lets the tension build naturally. That subtle approach makes his performance feel more intense and memorable.Was this review helpful to you?
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This drama also falls into the category of dramas with wasted potential.
If I were to describe the drama in one word, it would undoubtedly be mystery. The plot revolves around enigmatic incidents, which kept me intrigued enough to watch until the end. However, the reliance on complicated statistical data—comprehensible only to ML—left me feeling disengaged and, frankly, bored.For a 10-episode drama, the pacing was frustratingly sluggish. The story dwelled excessively on past events, while the present storyline offered little beyond ML's constant stalking of FL. There was no meaningful development of feelings between the main leads. The romance felt hollow and unconvincing. To me, FL's confession of love seemed forced, done only to ensure ML's survival. When did she even fall for him? Only she knows, as her understanding of him came at the very end. Their connection was so shallow they barely knew each other, let alone could speak of love.
The secondary couple's relationship was equally baffling. They were given a mere two episodes, and those were dominated by the main leads' drama. Their bond appeared to form out of convenience rather than genuine emotion. I can't even classify it as love—there were no signs or moments to suggest it. It seemed like filler to use up screen time.
As for the "witch" element, it was severely underexplained. Was it a curse, a metaphor, or something else entirely? The drama never clarified. What could have been a fascinating thread was reduced to a backdrop for ML's obsession with FL and his obscure statistical data.
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Uniqueness
Most of the time, K-drama is known for its romcom or action series/movies, but it's unique. These types of dramas are not made that much; if made, they would be underrated, and I can see by some people's reactions in reviews about this drama in my view that it's slow, but it's a good type of slow; I don't find it boring. I love the small details and how we can see the male and female lead perspectives and how I feel that ending will be jaw-dropping that we, the audience, didn't predict. This drama has lots of depth; if you are searching for a comedy cliche love story, this drama is not for you guys. It's unique. It's a little slow because it's showing the story's small details from both leads perspectives over the same events.Was this review helpful to you?
Coming out of the box, The Witch is breaking records.
I have high expectations for the Korean Drama The Witch (2025). It is based off of the Webtoon "Manyeo", by Kang Full. This is the writer who brought us the Award Winning an highly decorated Korean Dramas Moving and Light Shop. The Witch is a delicious Mystery Romance Drama, which is a captivating character study.The story is served up with the refined script-writing of Cho Yu Jin and has great cinematography. Watch how in the opening episode, in one scene, the snow is drifting upwards to the sky and not downwards, casting a haunting effect.
Can persons be cursed? It seems that a young lady (Park Mi-jeong played by Roh Jeong-eui) has the frequent misfortune to witness all those who come to her bravely to express their love meet accidental death or severe injury. This gets Park Mi-jeong labeled as a Witch by many, as her schoolmates ostracize her. Eventually she withdraws from the town and from life.
A Data Miner and logical thinker who is ruled by numbers (Lee Dong-jin played by Park Jin-young) went to high school with this unfortunate girl. Lee Dong-jin always had sympathized with Park Mi-jeong. However, he wanted to find a logical reason for these seeming mysterious coincidences, or are they? Should he risk his life to find out?
Lee Dong-jin runs into Park Mi-jeong several years after graduating from High School. He wonders if the girl is living well in later years. A chance meeting, and he follows her home.
Murphy’s Law
Does Park Mi-jeong suffer from the Murphy’s Law syndrome? It states “ Anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. We will find out with the outcome of the Korean Drama The Witch.
Quote from Lee Dong-jin— “The Laws of Death are following her like a curse.”
Cast:
The Witch stars K-pop Idol from GOT7 and Actor Park Jin-young (Legend of the Blue Sea, Reborn Rich) and actress Roh Jeong-eui (Dear. M, Crushology 101).
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Jinyoung's acting is phenomenal. I like the contrast between his student and adult versions.
I didn't know the female actress but she left a good impression on me. I was able to empathize with her.
I wish I could watch all the episodes right away and solve the mystery of the witch.
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Engaging
So Before writing this review I would like to tell that I am in a kdrama slump last drama I completed kicking and screaming was Mr plankton and Queen of tears ( bcoz it was trending alot and I am in love with kwak dongyeon )I have been waiting for this one because of The Moving obviously!
Okay now review of Ep 1 so far is biggest thing for me engagement i got into the show pretty fast for my current attention span i didn't touch my phone for that reason only it deserves a watch. From very start intresting things are happening into the show and you are Curious about it! The Ep 1 is a nice mastery on how you keep up with the plotline you wanna show without dragging and also give good enough dose of yearning from your male lead for female lead. They also make you curious about The infamous witch about how she knows about this curse of her does she know whats wrong with her? This will take you back to the show bcoz yes I do wanna know if this is actually supernatural show or this is just a strange phenomena of baddest luck.
Toodles that's it for my review.
Oh yes Jinyoung was really sexy in that last scene in tight black shirt ✌️
P.s..just noticed but witchywitch is my username from before it's not related to this show but I guess this is my destiny 😂
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Top notch! A MUST WATCH!
I’ve watched only 2 episodes and it got me hooked already!! Both ML n FL, DongJinyoung & MiJeongeui (Affectionally this is what they called each other lol) are excellent actors, they really can act and act with their eyes, especially Jinyoung, he’s the whole package!! I’m literally memsermizsed by him!! He’s so cute, funny, handsome, talented and full of charisma!! I can’t wait for next episode! Love the cinematic style of this drama!Was this review helpful to you?
Great acting, intriguing story.
Park Jinyoung brought Lee Dongjin's emotions to life beautifully. The way Jinyoung altered his voice for the two different timelines makes the passage of time in the show more believable, and it's something I haven't seen in many other shows.His playfulness during the student days or his slightly mischievous antics with his mom are so endearing. And the contrast of the grown up version of the character was executed artfully. Especially, the scene where he goes "Do you believe witches exist?" was so good.
Not really familiar with Roh Jeongeui's previous work but she was great in this show so far. Really looking forward to the next episodes!
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A Sweet and Haunting Love Story with Stellar Performances
Park Jin Young shines as our shy and nerdy male lead. He is awkward but adorable, quietly watching over the female lead from afar. He hesitates to get too close but never hesitates to defend her when others spread cruel rumors. Whether he’s collecting money for an umbrella or capturing memories with an old-school camera, it’s clear—he’s completely smitten.Roh Jeong Eui is a rising star! Though small in stature, her presence is powerful. In the first episode, she barely speaks, but when she does, every word lands with impact. She keeps her distance, both physically and emotionally, making her loneliness feel even more real. However, in rare moments, we get a glimpse of her softer side—a hint of what she could be if she let someone in.
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Solo il titolo ha di sbagliato questo drama....
Ci sono dei drama che se non li avessi visti on air molto probabilmente, avendo tutti gli episodi a disposizione, dopo i primi (max 4) sarei andata direttamente alla fine per vedere dove voleva andare a parare la trama.... e nel caso di questo drama molto probabilmente lo avrei fatto.... ed avrei commesso un errore.Il drama è lento ma non ho trovato alcuna parte superflua, anzi l'essersi soffermato sugli elementi cardine, averli ripresi poi come flashback, ha sottolineato lo spunto della trama e tutta l'intensità emotiva ben interpretata dai protagonisti.
Personalmente non credo che al mondo esistano persone con questo tipo di "maledizione" così indiscriminata, ma so per certo - esperienza diretta, molto diretta ed incredibile - che esistono persone che hanno una forte negatività che si concretezza con eventi ben precisi - ma il messaggio che l'Amore risolve tutto lo trovo vero, e che "tutto può essere", altrettanto.
L'unica cosa sbagliata di questo drama? IL TITOLO !!!
Qua non ci sta nessuna stregaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Poteva intitolarsi:
La Maledizione
Maledetta
La Jattura
La Jellata
Ma strega???? Naaaaaaaaaaaa.....
ps/ l'ultimo episodio mi ha davvero commossa!
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Wonderful
This drama is such amazing! The persons who leave an review without finishing it, should consider watch until the end. The proposal of this drama is to going through the laws of the curse for a love and is greatly executed! The actors made a great work ok interpretation and the math part is also fun! Learn about the theory ofnLee Dong Jun is amazing, and not knowing what will happen until the end is a great part of the Drama. I really loved to watch and will stronglly recommend to everyone! Please please please give a chance!Was this review helpful to you?
