Pretty Faces, Empty Story: Twelve A Star Studded Letdown with Nothing Beyond Visuals
Finished Twelve and honestly one of the worst dramas I’ve seen this year.Even the huge star cast couldn’t save it they gave nothing but looks.I had some hope after ep 5&6 but the last two buried that I was ready to drop it after ep4 but since it only had 8 eps I pushed through especially when Ogwi and Mirr’s love story startedI’ll give it a 7 which it honestly doesn’t deserve but since everyone at least served visuals I’m being generous.And seriously, how did they even dare to hint at season 2?
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An Extreme Roller Coaster Ride That Won't Let You Catch Your Breath
This was easily one of the best roller coaster rides I've had with a Kdrama It was so fast paced that I could barely process one plot twist before another hit. I wasn't skipping scenes because I was bored I was skipping the intro and rushing to the next episode because I genuinely couldn't wait to see what happened next. I usually have a very short attention span, but this drama had me hooked from start to finish.The plot itself is around 8.5/10, but the writing and direction are a solid 9.5/10. Everything flowed so well, every twist landed, and the suspense kept building. The acting? 10/10. Every actor delivered, and not a single performance felt weak.Hyun Wook absolutely killed it. After being disappointed with My Dearest Nemesis (especially since I'd been waiting to see him again after Twinkling Watermelon and Weak Hero), this drama completely reminded me why he's one of my favorites. This is easily one of his best performances.
I've seen people giving this drama a 7/10, and I genuinely don't get it. For me, it's a 9.5/10 without hesitation. Some reviews seem overly focused on that one kiss scene. If that's not your thing, you can literally skip it. Don't let one scene stop you from watching an otherwise incredible drama.
If you love fast-paced thrillers with constant twists that keep you glued to the screen, this is a must-watch. Just don't go in expecting a slow burn you'll be thrown straight into the chaos, and that's exactly what makes it so good.
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