I rewatched the drama, yes I did (why not?), and here's my take on it. Firstly, "Hometown" gives off vibes reminiscent of the anime "Monster." However, it's disappointing that they couldn't create something comparable to the absolute masterpiece that is "Monster." The reason I thought it was similar was that I noticed parallels between Jo Kyung Ho and Johan—both proficient in manipulation with a shared indifference towards others, except for their sisters. Additionally, both experienced being orphans and endured mistreatment, etc.
Now, onto the issues. The problem with the drama lies in its pacing and the insistence on maintaining suspense. This approach left viewers with little to anticipate, and some answers were abruptly presented at the end without a solid foundation. The excessive focus on the shady organization and Guru felt overdone, diverting attention from exploring other plot aspects. Furthermore, the multitude of unanswered questions weakens the overall storyline. Introducing elements without thoroughly explaining their purpose comes off as a misuse of screen time. Questions such as Im Se Yoon and Jo Kyung Ho's motives remain unclear—did she willingly give Jo Jae Young to him, or was she coerced? What were Jo Kyung Ho's intentions with Jae Young? Im In Gwan's true goal also remains elusive, leaving viewers in the dark. Additionally, the cult's objectives, seemingly orchestrated by Jo Kyung Ho, lack clarity, raising the question of what the cult gains from such actions. The accumulation of these unanswered questions feels like a missed opportunity to develop the narrative effectively.
The series could have greatly benefited from either a 20 or a 16-episode run, allowing for a more in-depth exploration of Jo Kyung Ho and Jo Jung Hyun's past. The focus should have extended to areas such as the orphanage, Kyung Ho's relationship with Im Se Yoon, and the challenges within Kyung Ho's adoptive family. Additionally, delving into Jung Hyun and her friends' involvement in the gas attack would have added complexity to the storyline. Furthermore, it remains unclear why the cult sent tapes to these individuals, especially considering Jo Kyung Ho's supposed erasure of their memories.
I heard about the scriptwriter controversy, but it felt like a lost chance. The potential was there for it to be one of the best, but alas. Perhaps, I wish for a remake with the same actors, who, despite a mediocre script, delivered a phenomenal performance. Hopefully, in the future.
Oh, you know, just been casually suggesting a new picture for this guy for the past two years. They finally listened... twice! But hey, who needs appealing photos? Clearly, the committee on 'Best Picture Decisions' is doing an outstanding job. Maybe next time, we'll have a international poll to decide which photo won't make us cringe. Just a thought.
Right!!!Also how did the police not find the cell phone before him ?
Even though it's a suicide (though it probably isn't, or he may have been forced), the police have to investigate it to conclude whether it is indeed a suicide.
But I did get frustrated at Jian for trusting that snake. Can't blame her though, but I would've checked the video…
Bruh, he wasn't that convincing. I mean, Min Hye was still out there protecting, and the guy has been inside that mall the whole time. If he wanted to disarm anything, he could have done it already. Jian just seems to be lacking brain cells.
Even tho this drama was "meh" I have to admit Ju Ji Hoon looked so........... I mean so good in this drama. I would say he looked the best out of all his drama .
This movie is an absolute disaster; I can't wrap my head around the fact that Jung Woo Sung is responsible for both writing and directing this garbage! Maybe he should stick to acting.
Why won't she? She even gave reasons to why she was in favor of him..
I see; she is the only character that I didn't understand. At the beginning, I thought he had an affair with her. (Ishikawa asked him why he met her four times, but then it looked like there was nothing going on between them.)
I hope there is a Season 2 to answer all these questions.
Why won't she? She even gave reasons to why she was in favor of him..
my question is Why does she desire Jang to revert to his previous self? If he's causing trouble, why not simply remove him? What's the need to go the extra mile and request him to return to his old ways? Considering she has no issue eliminating those who don't benefit her.
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Now, onto the issues. The problem with the drama lies in its pacing and the insistence on maintaining suspense. This approach left viewers with little to anticipate, and some answers were abruptly presented at the end without a solid foundation. The excessive focus on the shady organization and Guru felt overdone, diverting attention from exploring other plot aspects. Furthermore, the multitude of unanswered questions weakens the overall storyline. Introducing elements without thoroughly explaining their purpose comes off as a misuse of screen time. Questions such as Im Se Yoon and Jo Kyung Ho's motives remain unclear—did she willingly give Jo Jae Young to him, or was she coerced? What were Jo Kyung Ho's intentions with Jae Young? Im In Gwan's true goal also remains elusive, leaving viewers in the dark. Additionally, the cult's objectives, seemingly orchestrated by Jo Kyung Ho, lack clarity, raising the question of what the cult gains from such actions. The accumulation of these unanswered questions feels like a missed opportunity to develop the narrative effectively.
The series could have greatly benefited from either a 20 or a 16-episode run, allowing for a more in-depth exploration of Jo Kyung Ho and Jo Jung Hyun's past. The focus should have extended to areas such as the orphanage, Kyung Ho's relationship with Im Se Yoon, and the challenges within Kyung Ho's adoptive family. Additionally, delving into Jung Hyun and her friends' involvement in the gas attack would have added complexity to the storyline. Furthermore, it remains unclear why the cult sent tapes to these individuals, especially considering Jo Kyung Ho's supposed erasure of their memories.
I heard about the scriptwriter controversy, but it felt like a lost chance. The potential was there for it to be one of the best, but alas. Perhaps, I wish for a remake with the same actors, who, despite a mediocre script, delivered a phenomenal performance. Hopefully, in the future.
Also how did the police not find the cell phone before him ?
also you might want to put that ina spoiler tag .
I would gladly watch it.
I hope there is a Season 2 to answer all these questions.
Why does she desire Jang to revert to his previous self? If he's causing trouble, why not simply remove him? What's the need to go the extra mile and request him to return to his old ways? Considering she has no issue eliminating those who don't benefit her.
And wtf....was that ending .....
But I wanted Lee Soo-yeon (she would only be able to do dong jae right !!!)