An overview of what society looks like
*Started this right after its release (two days after on march 2nd) but had to take a month and a half-long break of it because kisskh's subtitles litteraly disappeared. Fortunately it strated woring again a few days ago so I started again from where I stopped on april 22nd. Finished the series five days after *CHARACTERS AND MY OPINION ON THEM :
* Myoung jae eun
She is such a good person like she is genuinely sympathetic and toughtful to the point she would willingly give up her well-being to help the others even when she was told and could see multiple times how hypocritical and fake they were in the class.
she deserves sm better. like the world ! ❤️
Later on, I would understand more why she was also ´okay ´ with ha rin bullying her.
* Sung soo ji
At the beginning I thought :
She is a wise character and I get her point with ignoring the situation of some egoistic people in her class after they get to go through the same as her and myoung jae. but sometimes it’s too much to ignore !
i hated that part (ep 2-mid ep3) in which she litteraly betrayed myoung jae eun and was claiming she used her for her own will asf it was nothing. like gurl no. Then after that much time ignoring the promise she made she suddenly took a turn and came back to jae eun out of nowhere. like ? what ? it’s not cool to leave behind someone to come back to them because you need them and especially bcuz you remember you could get back to the state of the bullied student after the upcoming edition of the game if you don’t destroy the game. like how selfish and self-centered can you be to do that ?
I’m complaining but logically it’s quite ´human ´. I mean it’s in the human character to stand for themselves and be egoistic in hard times.
After the few first episodes, I made up my mind as her character gained in depth.
I loved how the relationships between ja eun, ji ae, jae hung and soo ji grew and how they all lost/ forgot abt their defaults and managed to blend in this group although they were not meant to be, especially with all those diverse characters, personnalities and conflicting backgrounds they have.
I love the friends group they’ve created. They genuinely got close because they went through thick and thin together. Even those who were cold at first (jae hung, soo ji) opened their hearts!
I learned to love them all with all their defaults (jae hung the pervert, ji ae, the betrayer, soo ji the cold-hearted, eun jung, jae eun the too kind, ye rim).
Loved the duos jae hung/jae eun and jae eun/ soo ji sm btw!
I hate that ko eun byeol girl so much! She so fake and the biggest evil after ha rin in that class. She came up with litteraly the worst of game ideas everytime and even had the audacity to claim she did nothing !
The class is as fake as ha rin is. what I don’t get is when they could have done something (ex : the paintball session) they still turned their back to the situation like why tf…
Also I have to talk about the way I gasped and then starting throwing hands when da yeon litteraly busted both eun jung's knee and prolly her whole swimming career at the same time like what tf are you on ?
Then about Da yeon, at least she's not being fake as litteraly the whole class...On the contrary, she clearly shows her emotions and even her emotion swings and that shows how emotionnaly unstable she was. I was so freaking glad everyone let her down at some point eventhough they should have way earlier to prevent so much troubles and to help her as well because how tf no one is helping a girl who is getting beaten up every single day at home, and even at some point at school, IN FRONT OF A TEACHER ??? like wtf is that ?? I lost it when in a scene they did 'a joke' about her situation... like that ain't actually funny bfr.
THEN Ha rin !
She is so messed up. I mean what Jae eun did younger was not good at all, I get that she wants go take avenge but when the guilty keeps asking for pardon (and sincerely) you should not do what she did. You should not belittle yourself at that level and surely not drag a whole class into this. Plus she is using ja eun as an excuse at some point because before ja eun, the grade f was woo ri who is litteraly not related to all that. She destroyed that poor girl and shattered her whole life…
Shoutout to woo ri and his brother ! They went through so much and together. I loved their character developments ! Wish them all the good for the future !
By the way, if someone could explain me what happened with soo ji’s father it would be super good because I’m still confused by his scene in ep9.
Tbh the adults seemed to be brainless sometimes, because how tf a highschooler no matter the level of their family, can manage to litteraly blackmail everyone even her family. She even (I might not have gotten that part as I said above) destroyed soo ji’s father’s career.
A middle-aged man. That was some makjang series thing at some point ngl. I mean she is a highshooler and they are grown men and women…
About the school staff :
The teacher (the money lover one) was so freaking annoying as well as the principle. Also, I loved that the other temporary teacher wanted to help but writers didn’t make her intervene as much as she could have done for the students unfortunately…
To conclude :
* I felt bad for ha rin because at the end, it seems like her family didn’t even actually cared about her but more about the money.
Ha rin didn’t receive the good penalty for all what she did. Maybe being disowned and being hated by the public is a beginning of a penalty but she needs to face a trial for something of that gravity.
* I loved soo ji’s father’s character development as well as do ah’s.
*Ye rim and her bff/crush/gf has so much chemistry and the tension ! Till the end, we are not fixed on what they are ugh ! 😭
*All those moments when ha rin would be stepping on her prey’s shoes (obvious shoe marketing lol) were too much, OTT imo. To some extent, I was even quickly fed up by it, because it wasn’t intimidating at all, just giving second hand embarrassment 😭
The OSTs, the cast and the plot : EVERYTHING was perfect !
*I will just ignore the ending indicating there might be a season 2 cuz I feel like it will just be a ditto of season 1 (as for the night has come series’ ending ifykyk)*
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Perfection
One of the few kdramas i have "binge-watched", and it screams perfection. The story is very well made, great cliffhangers, and twists. The acting and cast is perfect, Dain's character being the loser she is, Jiyeon's character being a brave, confident one, considering this is Jang Daah's very first act, and her debut, she is playing her character very well, especially those face expressions oh my... Naeon's character is amazing, but I mostly like her bond with Lee Juyeon's character. My favorite side characters are gotta be Hwang Hyunjeong's and Shin Seulki's!!!! However, music wise, I really don't like the OSTs :(Was this review helpful to you?
Very Satisfying!
This series initially didn't pique my interest when I first read the synopsis, leading to reluctance on my part to give it a chance. However, I'm thrilled to admit that I was completely blown away. It defies predictability at every turn. While the premise may seem straightforward—students casting votes in a popularity poll—the reality is far more complex. It reveals a brutal ranking system that dictates the entire social hierarchy of the school, allowing legal bullying of those with the lowest grades.Enter Sung Soo Jie, the daughter of a soldier transferred to Baekyeon Girls' High School. Strong-minded and observant, she becomes a beacon of hope for victims like Myung Ja Eun, who has endured relentless bullying. Together, they forge alliances to dismantle the pyramid of oppression and put an end to the madness.
The series' pacing is expertly executed, striking a perfect balance between revelation and suspense. Personally, I found the dynamic between rivals Sung Soo Ji and Baek Harin particularly captivating. Despite their differing social standings, their battles of wit are intense, with Soo Ji's underdog status making her victories all the more satisfying.
Moreover, the OST is outstanding, never losing its charm even after hours of play. The cast, comprising mostly newcomers delivers stellar performances that left me pleasantly surprised.
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A brutal watch
The Korean drama industry always makes sure to deliver two to three stories yearly on school violence. All of Us Are Dead or the Glory has been wowing international fans with their killing game.Song Su Ji transfers to Baekyeon Girls’ High School in Seoul. Students of this cynical game indulge in a deadly game of ranking to determine who will be the punching bag of the month and who is going to be the top dog of the place. Oblivious to this cruel scene, she finds herself in the den of wolves soon. And soon everyone starts walking all over her.
Appears Beak Ha Rin who is the mind of this torture play. As the story progresses battle between Ha Rin and Su Ji intensifies as none of them wants to let go of the leash.
Bona as Su Ji delivers a strong graph throughout the season. She establishes herself as a maestro in drawing the attention of the audience on an emotional note. Compared to her performance in Twenty-five Twenty-one, she comes out as a stronger player in the ring. As her character suffers she starts replying more cruelly. Jang Da a as Ha Rin delivers a cream performance. Her effortless enactment of the vicious character has made the audience forget all the cruel queens from the past.
Korean Dramas are sharpening their hands in making thrillers. Each and every character are arch nemesis of each other and variances in character layers never make the story monotonous. The pain dripping from the face of Su Ji to the remarks of Ha Rin- the audience lived on edge throughout the ten episodes. It is important to eradicate this type of cruelty from educational institutions once and for all.
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Worth watching
The drama was great !! There were no boring scenes (I was literally nervous every episodes😭)After watching this drama, I learnt that it is really important to surround yourself with the right people. Never betray your friends who were always there for you. And don't be afraid to fight for yourself when you know that you are right. Also, don't judge the book by its cover because everyone has their own story.
I LOVEE THEM. They all did well in this drama. Jang Da-Ah's acting was so good. Like I can't belive that this is her acting debut. Also, I'm rooting for ye-rim and eun jung ^_^
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Didn't really wanted to watch it but it was good
After the first episode i was gonna drop because it seems to me like a girly series but i had nothing else to watch back then but it so i kept watching and it turned out to be unexpectedly good and entertaining, a good acting but over the top sometimes to be honest but in overall it was enjoyable and worth watching.Was this review helpful to you?
A pleasant surprise.
This show is absolutely amazing. When I started watching it, I didn't have very high expectations, but oh, was I surprised. The acting of all the characters is incredibly on point, and they don't lack depth at all . Each character is fascinating in their own right, hiding secrets and undergoing character development throughout the series.Let me tell you, the story is so interesting. Despite only being six episodes in, so much has already happened. Personally, I wasn't a huge fan of girls' love themes before, but this drama completely changed my perspective. The relationships (ships), are unbelievably cute, and I'm rooting for them to become official.
The female lead is insanely intelligent, something that I admire. Additionally, the second female lead has the kindness, creating a perfect balance between the two characters. Together, they form a duo that complements each other beautifully.
This drama has my heart, and I highly recommend giving it a watch.
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SUJAEUN LET ME INNNNN
the brainrot is real with this one the acting is flawless the friendship between suji jaeun yerim jaehyeong jiae was great .. all 500 gay coded dynamics were delishus with a special shoutout to my sujaeun ... yerim eunjung too .... yerim suji ... suji doa .... i could go on idgaf ! everyone was effing great in this especially daah shes a little genius actress im afraid .. a little bit upset about the fact that harins motivation was changed from the webtoon so it felt a lot more bland than it would've if they had followed the webtoon ..... also the fact that they made jaehyeong a bg stan shes a lesbian and a wizone PLEASE all in all i love this silly little show and i hope we get more or i'll just end it all. STRONGLY STRONGLYYYY suggest reading the webtoon if u liked it because u learn a lot more abt everyone's motivations and dynamics :]Was this review helpful to you?
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the acting is really good but the ending could have been better if they follow the story.
I've read the webtoo and I'm honestly quite disappointed that they didn't follow the ending...the whole reason Harin picked on Ja-Eun was not because 'she used to be a bystander and didn't play with her' but because they were sisters. their parents where poor and couldn't take care of 2 children. the wanted to put one of them out for adoption. the sisters made pact but Ja-Eun betraid Se-eun/Harin at the very last moment. Harin had to leave, she endured a lot of torture in the orphanage. one day she saw her sister with their mom being all happy and she decided to get revenge.Was this review helpful to you?
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It became super difficult for me to follow and remain interested.
I did not likeIt seems like another drama that criticizes society, but in an environment where everything can be solved so easily and quickly that it becomes desperate.
It became super difficult for me to follow and remain interested.
I liked the performances and characters, I was relieved when it was over because I was about to stop watching it.
If I learned anything, it was the criticism of being a person who only sees other people's problems without acting or doing anything about it.
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Predator or Prey, what shall it be?
Pyramid Game, so far the 4 episodes are well executed. It gives that mystery action kind of vibes too it. It's layering of certain points in each episode was handled beautifully. From someone who easily understands the plot before more information is given where as even tho this plot isn't difficult to comprehend the twists itself will have u shocked momentarily and craving for more.Edited- 7/03/2024
Literally just watched episode 5&6 I'm sending praises to the writters, producers everyone that worked hard on this drama.
It's been a while since I've had a thrilling excitement for a drama .
The character the developments are wonder the various actors executed their roles perfectly. This drama just goes to show that sometimes we need certain people to bring out the best in us and have our backs.
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A MUST WATCH!!
this is definitely worth the watch! the cast, the acting, the ost, the story!! everything is so perfect!! I wish I could lose my memory so that I could REWATCH it again! I definitely won't be able to overcome this kdrama for sure! it did left me a bit traumatized 😭 but like this is my favorite genre and this kdrama has everything you need plus no boring scenes! I watched the whole drama without skipping any scene!! the ending was quite good aswell plus I love the bgm music aswell! it suited the vibe so well! this is a must watch frWas this review helpful to you?
