Hadanka

This was a huge disappointment for me. I absolutely love K-dramas, mainly because of their atmosphere, tension, chemistry between the characters, and that amazing feeling of anticipation when you simply need to know what’s going to happen next. And Scandal was missing all of that for me.
The series felt strangely flat and emotionless. I barely felt any chemistry between the characters, and even the relationships that were supposed to be intense or dramatic didn’t create the kind of tension I expect from a K-drama. The story tried to be dramatic, but to me, the whole thing felt more like a Western melodrama with Korean actors than an actual K-drama.
Maybe in trying too hard to feel modern and “more Western,” the series lost what I love most about Korean dramas. K-dramas don’t need to imitate Western shows to be modern. Their charm lies in their own pacing, unspoken emotions, meaningful looks, slowly building tension, and that unique atmosphere that makes you anticipate every little moment.
With Scandal, I simply didn’t feel that tension. I was watching, but I wasn’t waiting for anything. And when it comes to a series that is supposed to be emotional and driven by dramatic relationships, that’s a pretty major problem.
As someone who genuinely loves K-dramas, I just felt like this wasn’t it. Weak, lacking chemistry, and completely missing that famous “just one more episode” feeling. Such a shame, because I think the potential was there.