If you are in the mood for a silly action cop show, with a side of buddy romance, this is an entertaining watch. There's lots of humor and an over the top villain, coupled with a mix of action/horror/mystery and the time enjoyably passes.
Props also to the main characters being normal people, and the evil character being a power hungry, unbalanced, corrupt panderer and enabler of the wealthy. Also! A hint of lgbtq romance amongst the side characters.
In the end though, like many other dramas, this drags at the end with a lot of nonsensical plot, especially the last 3 episodes. I loyally watched it to the end, as little has entertained me as much, but you really could stop at episode 10.
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fun if you don't take it too seriously
It was a fun watch and I loved KangJoon in this, just like some other have said, he carried the show. Because the storyline definitely did not make much sense, especially in the last few episodes the plot was getting a bit too ridiculous, the villan was just cartoon psycho evil, plot twists were a bit too predictable. The concept as a whole is actually a bit funny and unbelievable. Some parts and the side actors did make me physically cringe. Still, other parts were cute and genuinely funny. I think the female lead did a good job as well.Was this review helpful to you?
Second half was not even half of what First Half was.
Starring Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo, Undercover High School is a action drama that happens within a school, as the name suggests. With giving any spoilers, the drama starts strong, with some suspense and twists, good action and mature storytelling. The first half is engaging, although there are unserious moments at times.While the start was strong, the second half of the show falters to some extent, as there was not much fun left to the premise. I won't say the show is skippable, but it surely doesn't have a rewatch value.
While the show is a mystery-spy themed, the drama also focuses on tougher subjects like school bullying, student hierarchies, and the politics which govern the lives of both students and teachers.
A little romance with comedy elements in regular intervals somehow keeps the drama balanced. Maybe not strongly recommended as there are better dramas in this genre, but Undercover High School is a fun and watchable drama that does silly and clever things simultaneously.
3 stars for 'Undercover High School'.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' Undercover High School '' is a school mystery thriller with a strong comedic element.The story is not that original, but the mystery is, and the comedy part was well handled, with enough funny scenes to lighten the mood. The mystery was also intriguing, it was well paced, and had smooth twists.
The romance, on the other hand, could have been omitted, as it didn't really add anything to the plot, and was half baked in the end, as the drama opted to focus more on the mystery, thankfully, and not on the love story.
Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, eight out of ten.
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Its Good, but I feel like the story lacks depth, or maybe it's just me
The series really, I love the story and everything, but there is just something lacking, I feel like everything in the story was too fast, like the revelation and mystery solved thing, I dont know, I was looking for something more about this series, something more deeper. Nevertheless, this is a very promising action-comedy series, every actors really did a great job portraying their roles, especially the main leads, a must watchWas this review helpful to you?
Don't Expose Your True Identity
The story is about an agent that have to become a student in a school where there is a rumour that gold is being stored during the war era. He must solve several puzzles to get a hint/clue where the gold is located. But in the middle of the mission, a lot of events occurred, and He must protect those high school students. That's where the journey become much more interesting!Was this review helpful to you?
Silly? Yes. Serious? Also yes... Worth the watch? Sure...
Overall 7/10🌟🌟🌟⭐
Killer soundtrack and amazing cast! The drama was entertaining, however, there were a lot of plot holes that ruined the overall vibe at the end. Jeong Haeseong was something else, brother was running off pure adrenaline towards the end - it was crazy! Oh Su-ah has a heart of gold. I loved that she did her best to protect the kids, even if some of her methods were questionable. The NIS squad is what brought the show together. Without their comedic relief, I would have likely dropped the show. I liked that they gave us a glimpse of some of the kids' futures at the end.
Special mention: The actress who portrayed Seo Myeong Ju stole the show; her acting was truly convincing - by far my favourite and most complex character in the show. (I hated the character but loved the portrayal.)
Extra note:
Watching this on VIKI with timed comments was crazy - the comments were lowkey unhinged!
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One of my favorite drama
It entered my list of favorite dramas, the story grabs you right away, the main actors were great and had a wonderful chemistry, but also all the actors did an amazing job. This drama made me feel so many emotions, I laughed, I rejoiced and I even cried a lot. I haven't felt so many beautiful emotions with a drama since last year, after watching Lovely Runner, it completely won me over. I'm sure I'll choose to watch it again and I recommend to everyone to watching it because all the actors did an excellent job and it deserves to be seen!!Was this review helpful to you?
Good Story with a mediocre finale
If you want a lot of romance scenes, go pas t this one. It has has slight romance, comedy and a few action scenes. Everything's average, or even below average at some point. But all those average things make it a light watch drama. So if you don't want any complex to watch at times like me, then go for it.If you are looking for a lot of action this ain't for you either, the action scenes are okeish and few in number.
As for the romance, it doesn't have many romance scenes, but at the same time doesn't have any love triangle either. So it's pretty much angst free to watch.
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Great Cast, Questionable Mission
If you can suspend your disbelief for about a month straight and overlook a mountain of implausibility, you might enjoy Undercover High School. If not, this drama will test your patience faster than a surprise math exam.Story
At its core, this is a treasure hunt story that requires a secret agent to re-enter high school as a student. Once there, he faces off against a psychotic villain, reconnects with his first love, helps his classmates, and works to solve the central mystery. Along the way, he also confronts and resolves his own personal struggles. There.. you have the entire 12 episode story summed up.
Performances
The show is carried almost entirely by Seo Kang Joon and Jin Ki Joo from the very first episode to the last.
Seo Kang Joon’s secret agent is the heart and soul of the drama. In true main hero fashion, he makes dashing entrances, charms viewers with his striking looks, fights the good fights, and generally dominates the screen.
Jin Ki Joo, in her usual effortless style, stands firmly beside him. Her idealistic teacher deeply loves her students and is willing to go the extra mile for them, making you wish you had encountered at least one such teacher during your own school years. She also brings just the right touch of eccentricity that allows her character to join the hero’s secret mission.
The “domestic four” team is another highlight. Their scenes are consistently hilarious and deserve a special shout-out.
Meanwhile, Kim Shin Rok delivers a memorably unhinged performance as Seo Myeong Ju. The character is unapologetically evil, and is focused solely on her goals and unconcerned about the lives she destroys along the way. She steals, kills, manipulates, and threatens anyone necessary to achieve her aims. She does not even spare her own daughter, let alone others.
The character itself is not particularly complex, but Kim Shin Rok’s powerful performance keeps the villain from becoming one-note. Her cloyingly sweet voice and childish giggles add disturbingly sinister nuances.
The supporting cast also do their part well and contribute to the overall entertainment.
Script
The story attempts to take itself seriously at various points, but mostly fails. It briefly touches on serious issues like school bullying, yet never explores them in depth, which prevents these moments from leaving a lasting impact.
There is also very little romance, and the mystery itself is not particularly compelling. In fact, the drama occasionally seems to forget that the mystery was supposed to be its central focus. Although it includes “whodunnit” elements, the narrative tries to juggle too many tones and genres. As a result, it never fully commits to any of them.
Overall
In the end, the drama lands somewhere between forgettable and mildly watchable. A significant suspension of disbelief is required to enjoy it. If you can manage that, you might find it entertaining enough. If not, it’s probably best to give this one a pass
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WATCHED IN TWO DAYS! A REAL GEM
I started this drama with almost no expectations. I only knew the basic premise and nothing more, but I’m really glad I decided to watch it because it turned out to be an exceptional series.The pacing was one of its strongest points. The story moved at just the right speed and never felt boring or dragged out. Each episode had the perfect balance of setbacks, emotional moments, and plot twists, which kept me engaged the entire time.
At first, I was a bit skeptical about one part of the story: the female lead not knowing that he wasn’t actually a student while she was already starting to develop feelings for him. I have to admit that this was the only aspect that made me slightly uncomfortable at the beginning. I kept waiting for her to discover the truth so their interactions would feel less awkward. Still, once the story progressed, the way everything unfolded was handled very well.
The writing of the main villain deserves special praise. She was truly unsettling and unpredictable, and the actress portrayed the character brilliantly. It’s not easy to create a villain that feels both terrifying and believable, but this drama managed to do exactly that.
My favorite part was definitely the platonic relationships between the characters. I loved how the students cared about the female lead and supported her, but most of all, the way they hugged and supported the male lead. Those moments were really touching.
This drama manages to be hilarious at times while also delivering meaningful and emotional moments. That balance is what makes it so special. It’s rare to find a show that can make you laugh, feel deeply connected to the characters, and stay consistently entertaining from beginning to end.
I could honestly talk about the character dynamics and memorable moments all day, but I don’t want to spoil anything for future viewers. All I can say is that this drama is truly a gem and absolutely worth watching.
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Cool series
I watched this mainly because of Minju—she’s so pretty and her acting is impressive! Overall, it’s a great series with a solid story and cast. I really hope to see more of Minju, Yoon Chae-bin, Shin Ga-eun, and Jin Ki-joo in future projects—they’re all talented and fun to watch. The chemistry among the cast made it even better.Was this review helpful to you?
