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Into the Ring korean drama review
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Into the Ring
4 people found this review helpful
by NoobieFan
Aug 21, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.5
Story:
This was outstandingly paced and written for the most part. The story is always moving, whether it's the political story or the relationship between Se-Ra and Gong-Myung, it was very exciting and engaging. The introduction of our characters leaves a big impression and is able to sum up the characters perfectly. Gong-Myung being proper and rather up-tight regarding the simplest rules and Se-Ra being determined and out of the box. I love how these two interact with each other as well as the other characters ranging from low-key shady politicians, one of whom is the father of the male lead, to well meaning parents who don’t always help in the ways they should. It was the perfect blend of comedy and romance with the influx of political dealings too. It can be frustrating seeing how Se-Ra is immedaly isolated in this new world but it makes it more satisfying when she is able to overcome it, developing her life goals as well as her fledgling relationship with Gong-Myung.

Acting/Cast:
The acting and chemistry between the leads was incredibly strong. Nana is a former idol turned actress, which normally will produce some “pretty, but not great” actresses in the industry but she is on-point with her quirky attitude. Her actions mixed with Gong-Myung’s reactions are comedy gold at times. The dark moments are well done by the main leads when called for it. This is mainly a light hearted but it captures other tones as well thanks to the cast being as consistent as it was. Ahn Nae Sang was brilliant as the drama’s main villain (of sorts), Jo Maeng Deok. He captured the subtle craftiness of the political role really well. To the point where he seems like a decent person at times.

Music:
This was a safe, backtrack that was used well. There was some funny comedic timing with the main song too.

Rewatch Value:
Is there much rewatch value in this? I believe so. The story isn’t one note and layered deep enough to make it worth revisiting again. And the mysteries are riveting still, even in hindsight.
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