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The Affair Was Just the Beginning korean drama review
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The Affair Was Just the Beginning
1 people found this review helpful
by Ramnyli
3 days ago
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5

Pure Chaotic Brilliance

Wow, it was soooo good. It's a real shame this drama isn't more popular—it's an absolute hidden gem. If you're looking for a dark comedy, this one is totally for you. It made me laugh out loud more times than I can count.

I love how the story is told. Each episode unfolds from a different character's perspective, and the way it all comes together is nothing short of amazing. The storyline feels fresh and refreshing, and the way it balances suspense with black comedy is masterfully done. I watched the entire thing in one day because I simply could not stop.

The acting is top-notch across the board. Kim Hye-soo is magnetic as Park Kyung-hee, the popular influencer who seems to have it all. Kim Ji-hoon plays her husband Lim Jae-hong, and Cho Yeo-jeong (from Parasite) is perfectly unsettling as the neighbor Su-jeong. The cast is just incredible.

It's pure chaos—crazy, unhinged, and completely addictive. You cannot look away. The production values are top-notch, and the camera work is excellent. As usual, the rating on MDL is disappointingly low—what else can you expect? I'm not surprised the drama is so well-made given the talent behind it: director Lee Chang-hee (A Killer Paradox, Strangers from Hell) and creator Hwang Dong-hyuk (Squid Game).

It's a shame there aren't more dramas like this. Pure entertainment from start to finish.
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