Set in ancient times, the film presents the era, its traditions (if a man removes a woman's veil she becomes his!), the way people lived, dressed, talked, their advanced technology and the culture but at the same time engulfed by universal and idealistic notions.
The film centres on the silk road and the trade industry back in the 3rd century and how central that was to all nations; involving them into commercial wars even.
Through the fight over the right of commerce, the film presents a humanistic approach. All races are equal. In a world that treats the dead better than the living, we need each other to survive. Place is an imaginary space. For a common goal, there are no nations. There are only brothers. Even we you get betrayed and your comrades turn their back to you to survive, use your pain as motivation.
We see people's obsession with money and power and the consequences of that obsession, from betrayal to malicious killing. The film tosses questions at us, insolvable once again. What is destiny and what is fate? Is the unification dream even possible? And what is Home?
A film full of breathtaking fighting scenes. Jackie can't help being hilarious. Emotional music, songs and a touching bromance. A beautiful film to watch.

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I'm paralysed now. I am numb and I cannot fathom how I feel, much less express it.

In all aspects; this is a masterpiece. Not only that the fire scenes throughout the film were shot in real buildings and used real fire. The story, production and acting were flawless; this much I can guarantee.

If you thought you had any idea of what suffering might feel like -like I did- you're going to rethink after watching this. The amount of pain every single second carries is nothing I would tolerate. I had a rough idea of how bad firefighters suffer, but after this everything changes. To be stuck between saving a comrade and saving yourself in the middle of the flames is hell in itself; that's where the title came from. I should not have started this after reading the title; I shouldn't.

Libera Me playing in the background all the time drags you into the depth of hell; actual hell.

Friendship, sacrifice, love, duty, pain and traumas are all depicted most brilliantly and excruciatingly here. I gaped at the screen amazed at how complicated and pathetic we humans are. And I cried for the same reason.

I watched almost 100 Korean films and I can confidently ask you to watch it. I'm too numb to write a good review.

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Not being used to Park Si Yeon acting the victimised main lead and not interested at all in adults fighting against each other and society, I was not planning to watch this. But I simply could not ignore Bae Soo Bin. He's just one of my very favourites so I started the drama and I don't regret it.
The drama is a feminist approach on motherhood, women's struggle against the patriarchal world, prejudices, injustice, and victimisation. If I was still in my radical feminist phase back in college I would have gone crazy watching this. I'm mad now pretty much as is. I've always thought it's better in South Korea. I've always thought compared to the third world, Korea presents a great example. But it's the same everywhere I guess. Men still rule. Men have power and power rules. No matter how hard the woman struggles, she'll be forever a step behind, because the world determines so; because it's a patriarchal world.
What frustrated me the most about this drama and reality was not men bonding against women, but women bonding with men against other women; their supposed sisters.
Park Si Yeon did a great job here. Her self-confidence, determination, strong-will, love and dedication to whatever she does or cares about and brilliance won over me. I applaud Cha Eun Kyung though I disagree with many of the things she did. I do not care about kids nor understand the amount of sacrifice she put for her kid. I understand and support her decision because she has the right to choose and because her justifications are valid. To stand on her own against the whole world is not an easy matter. I know that I wouldn't be able to stand firm if I were her. She has my respect and admiration.
Now for the reason I watched the drama; Bae Soo Bin. Wow! This is what differentiates cable dramas; the unexpected characters. Here comes one adorable jerk of a main lead. A human male lead? Cho Eun Cha is selfish, childish, meticulous, biased, narrow minded; a cunning fox; but strangely adorable. I do not know if it's only me because I know I AM biased but I found him the cutest thing ever. The one thing about Cho Eun Cha that made his character appeal to me was conscience. His conscience would always pricks him, he feels regret and if he does not stop before committing the folly he'd try to make amends afterwards; in the silliest way I admit. His honesty would always find its way to others' hearts. Though he might have gotten on other people's nevers I got addicted to him. He never gave up on his ambitions but he realised that stepping on his conscience would not be the best way to pave the road. I'm not used to this side of Bae Soo Bin and I have not got used to his character yet. I know, the drama has ended and all! But I completely loved him.
No Min Woo was a complete asshole; a hot and pathetic asshole. He was so absorbed in the role I almose forgot his demonic self . His ost gave the drama another flavour. Park Tae Yeon was the most childish, clueless, self-centred, indecisive, and insecure lead I've ever watched. He aggrevated me so bad I wanted to smash his head against the wall. I understand the terrible family he grew up in. I've been there. I'm still there but that doesn't justify his actions. His sister had it tougher (I LOVED HER) but still made it though with multiple heartbreaks. One of the worst second leads and one of the greatest actors acting the worst roles.
I won't talk about Park Tae Yeon's parents because if I do I'm going to have a mental breakdown. I can't believe there's another family like mine out there. The world is worse that I expected.
The and-they-lived-happily-ever-after ending was too Utopian I didn't completely like it. I prayed they'd end it that way but I know pretty well that we need a long way to reach that ending. The world is only getting worse.
Instead of providing me with the motivation and self-confidence I expected, it gave me much more to ponder about; with sighs.
It was a very good drama, well written and well acted. I loved the music and the osts. It gave me some energy not to give up the fight yet. It's absolutely worth watching; if you don't have heart or nerves problems.

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Now this was an interesting one!! OCN you see! Of course not OCN's best drama but a totally enjoyable one. It's quick and strangely addicting.. Too bad it had only 8 episodes. It's an episodic drama where separate crimes are investigated by a 'special' team. The dramas are connected in a well-written way.

The drama present different types of crimes and the motives behind them, showing a humane and sympathetic sides when dealing with the criminals and not judging them blindly. Each episode would give away nuggets of wisdom and political advice. The most interesting part is that the crimes tackled are present day crimes handled in the Joseon era with the old ways and tools.
The topics presented in the mini drama varied. We see traumas, revenge, passion crimes, pedophiles, homosexuality, affairs, people's indifference, psychopaths, usury, theft, private loans, tax evasion, hostages, grudges, nobles tyranny, classes, gisaengs, compassion, obsession, divide and rule, poison, law vs. justice, bullying, parents covering up for their children's crimes, how evil can a person be, education purpose, violence, jealousy, drugs and many others.

It is hilarious to see them use English borrowed words as if they belonged to the era.

Acting is great by everyone. The cinematic effects and music fit perfectly. OCN after all.

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''Why does the moment women think is the beginning of their happiness turn into the start of giving up on themselves?? ''

I hesitatingly started this. Old films tend to be slightly boring for me. But I did because of Kim Min Jong. And the film was surprisingly interesting, brave and touching.

When patience and trust runs out and enough is enough, what can't women do?! The film presents a beautiful account on women bonding. When women cannot take things anymore and join hands to challenge the patriarchal world. When women accept their differences and stand as one against the world. The film presents all types of suppressed women, abused women, cheated women, prostitutes, bar hostesses, single women living alone, trans-genders and working women with unemployed husbands. All types of victimised and prejudiced women stand together for their rights.

The film is well-acted and well-written. It's novel, bold, funny, and deep. I enjoyed every single minute.

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Now I understand why this film marked the the fall in Kim Min Jong's acting career. In the merciless Korean society, this film was his downfall because he was never looked at the same way afterwards. Not because he didn't do a great job, not at all. The four leads' acting was superb in every way. But what would great acting do when the script is a total mess and the production is nonsensical?

As a fan of KMJ, I really got sick of all his gangster macho man image, but he did it well so I couldn't complain. But in this film they ruined all the good memories about his well-written characters. The characters here were poorly written. Their relationships with each other were loose and confusing. There is no story. No plot. Comedy out of place and not even funny. Silly production. Seriously, one of the hugest waste-of-talents film in the Korean film industry.

I did watch the two hours because Kim Min Jong and the other leads were really good at whatever their roles were supposed to be. And he was so beautiful. He just is so I finished it. Unfortunately I won't recommend it to anyone.

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Sageuks should be at least this good. A perfect drama in every single aspect. I enjoyed every single moment. The ending was a bit confusing and sad but everything else was just brilliant.

The blend of revenge and working for people was presented awesomely. I believe it would have been lame if it was only one of them. Family, friendship and love are what the drama is all about. It’s not only the biological family that matters. Human relationships and sympathy go beyond what they might seem like. When a person is required to sacrifice for the people they care about, people would surprise you in how differently they’d react.

The drama shows how dangerous it is to believe wholly and unconditionally in an idea or a person. The moment you give your all to what you believe in, you don’t exist anymore.

What’s a king? Who has the right to be a king? Is everyone sitting on a throne a king?
How far would people go for their ambitions? How much would they stake for what they want? The drama presents scary examples.

The acting is superb by everyone. There’s absolutely no one who didn’t give their all. After Lee Jun Ki of course, I was impressed by the supporting cast more than the other leads. Park Si Hoo has evidently improved so much after that.

I actually liked Lee Jun Ki at the beginning of my Korean journey simply because he looked like Park Si Hoo –not the other way around- so when they played brothers here I was so glad. I applaud whoever cast them; they really look alike.

Lee Jun Ki, as always, outperformed everyone else. How he’d change from the shallow, playful and careless Young to the shrewd, skilful and charismatic Iljimae was splendid. I loved his moments with his father and cried my heart out because of them.

The main love story was the least touching of all stories for me. I loved everything else avidly.

The production and music were complete. No complaints. A round of applause to the stylist. Iljimae’s outfit was the best.

I don’t usually like extreme fighting scenes but here every scene of them impressed me. Perfectly done.

I will definitely re-watch it one day. I might as well write an article on Iljimae whenever I have time.

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This film will leave you laughing hysterically for about five minutes after it’s finished. With no exaggeration, this is one of the most arresting and intriguing films I’ve ever watched. I literally couldn’t take my eyes off and I followed exactly their actions; the hysterical laughter especially.

Ahn Hyun Min (Cha Seung Won) is a brilliant schemer with a perfect plan for revenge. To get to his goals he impersonates the bilious and troublesome Police Captain Sung Chan Baek (The legendary Han Seok Kyu). Aware of his impulsive personality and strong pride; Ahn Hyun Min moves Sung Chan Baek according to his plan. Chan Baek on the other hand takes the challenge personally and charges head-on in the battle with Hyun Min.

Apart from the brilliancy of the production and the plot, the acting of these two leads is superb. The encounters between the two are mesmerising in an insane way. Their smirks and laughter, their conversations and their challenging stares make a saga. Don’t know how I survived before this film.

I read some people comparing it to American films but because I’m not knowledgeable when it comes to those; this film is an experience to me; a brand new and beautiful one.

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A failed attempt at renovating in the way of writing and presenting a film. The story was shattered into many pieces, loosely related and makes no sense. The pieces couldn't connect to make a puzzle. There was an idea somewhere. Over-identifying with murderers and psychopaths was interesting enough to make up the whole film. Supernatural healing power had potentials but the way both were presented had nothing. Much less the part about the gangster obsessed with his girlfriend.

Lee Byung Hun was beautiful as ever with his perfect body and flawless English. He brought as much as he could out of the character. His eyes carried the obsessiveness of it. But that was all to it.
Kimura Takyua looked so much like Kim Nam Gil at moments he stuck in my memory.

Cinematography was .. well.. awful.
Rock music was everywhere all the time. Some great songs played.
Anyhow, a total waste of time and talents.

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I liked everything. I enjoyed every second. I had a problem with nothing. And I didn't get bored or fell out of love for a moment.

The drama presented different syndromes and psychological problems in details so the audience -even if completely ignorant- would at least understand a rough idea about the syndrome. And at the same time it was never boring. I learned about some for the first time and I learned and researched more about the ones I had an idea about.

The acting of the main cast and the guests were superb. I must applaud Song Chang Ui's performance. He did a great job.

There were some fun moments, in the right place. The music was suitable.

The mystery remained till the end and I liked that -OCN!- I liked how the cases would seem unrelated but end up as a part of a chain.

Again; the great dramas are cruelly short. Hope there's another season. OCN lets us hope. Thanks fortune there's God's Quiz to make us hope.

Here's the Currently Watching article I wrote when I started watching the drama:
http://mydramalist.com/article/2015/01/15/currently-watching-dr.-frost

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Came here because of Kim Min Jong, obviously.
The story is very interesting and the ideas discussed are essential and deep, but there was something lacking about the details and the presentation. The actors did a great job, especially the two male leads. Lim Won Hee was really good and Kim Min Jong was totally immersed in the character. But the plot lacked some necessary details. We know nothing of the characters and therefore find it hard to relate. The camera work and the choice of shots were not successful at all. The director tried to add a comic element through the fight and chase scenes but did not do it well.
Didn't dislike the film or find it boring at all, but you know the feeling when you're left hollow as you watch. This film is an example. Enjoyed watching serious and dedicated young Kim Min Jong of course. The last scene left me smiling which was a reason why I rated it more than I planned. I don't think I'll watch it again but I'll go through some scenes for KMJ for sure.

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