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Awaken korean drama review
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Awaken
7 people found this review helpful
by Appu
Sep 28, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

"Awaken": A Mind-Bending Journey That'll Keep You Up All Night!

This show is a total game-changer in the thriller genre, and I'm still reeling from the experience.

Do Jung-woo, played by the incredible Namgoong Min. This guy is a walking enigma - a brilliant profiler with a mysterious past that keeps you guessing until the very end. The way the story unfolds, peeling back layers of mystery with each episode, is nothing short of masterful. His character is giving off major "I know something you don't know" vibes the whole time, and I was living for it.

Now, let's talk about the cast. Holy moly, where do I even begin? Namgoong Min is an absolute powerhouse. He brings this intensity to Jung-woo that's both captivating and slightly unnerving. You never quite know what's going on in his head, and it's thrilling. Then there's Seolhyun as Gong Hye-won, a detective with a heart of gold and a steely determination. The chemistry between these two? Explosive! It's not your typical romantic tension - it's this palpable, electric connection that crackles through every scene they share.

And can we give a massive shoutout to Lee Chung-ah as Jamie? She brings this wonderful complexity to her character.

Oh, and Jung Woo... Absolute comedy gold!( PS: not only comedy) I swear I saw shades of his character from "One Dollar Lawyer" in there. His scenes provided some much-needed comic relief amidst all the intensity

Speaking of intensity, the pacing of this show is spot-on. It's not one of those slow-burn dramas where you're waiting three episodes for something to happen. Nope, "Awaken" hits the ground running and doesn't let up. I found myself with this constant urge to know what happens next, binging episode after episode because I just couldn't stop.

But it's not all thrills and chills. There are moments in this show that hit you right in the feels. I'm talking about scenes that left me with this heaviness in my chest, struggling to catch my breath. The emotional depth they managed to weave into this complex plot is seriously impressive.

And that ending? Oh. My. God. I'm still processing it. It's the kind of conclusion that sticks with you, making you rethink everything you've watched. If they ever make a Season 2, especially with more of Jung Woo's character, I think I might explode from excitement!

To wrap it up, "Awaken" is a masterclass in storytelling. It's got top-notch acting, a unique and gripping plot, perfect pacing, and enough twists to give you whiplash (in the best way possible). It seamlessly blends elements of crime thriller, supernatural mystery, and even a touch of sci-fi.


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