I don’t want Do Eun to end up with Do Young. And I don’t think that’s something she plans on doing either.…
I think it's pretty obvious that MDE won't end up with Do Young. It's the tension and chemistry that fans love: MDE "seducing" him through an intellectual game to use against Yeo Jin, while he is intrigued by her intelligence and mystery, since he is a logical person that loves challenges (Go game, CEO).
I think we should be careful of him. Don't forget Hye Jeong's words about Do Young + the tiny bits here and there, that point towards a cold, calculating and selfish person ( I have a feeling he will f*** up both MDE and Yeo Jin)
I loved this drama, only complaint or maybe just a small pet peeve is that the age difference between LDH and…
She is calling him "sunbae" because, even though he is younger than MDE in the series (2-3 years age difference) , JYJ entered university first and he is teaching her Go.
funny to read. how they praise the game shk. Nothing in her game has changed. it's just that in this series, her…
Why is it sad? Dramas should have all kind of genres for different tastes. Not all of us are gonna like melodrama, romance, love triangles and comedies. Some fans, like me, prefer thrillers, psychological, mystery etc., aka more dark or primitive as you said. Nothing bad with either taste, so we should let people enjoy what they like most.
I haven't liked a drama like this in a while, as I stayed till 4:30am to complete it...Tbh, I had expectations…
It's concerning the burns that the psychopaths inflicted on MDE: We see that first they burned her arms and later on, when they trespassed her home, they most likely burned her legs due to PYJ commenting about her legs, kicking the iron towards her, the screams and the snow scene on the rooftop. So in a later episode, when they show a flashback of MDE trying to leave the gym with burned marks on her legs; does that mean they put the iron curler on top of the already marks or it was a mistake by the script?
It's not easy for me to talk about this but I just wanted to know what others think, since it makes them all the more cruel to do that to her again...
I haven't liked a drama like this in a while, as I stayed till 4:30am to complete it... Tbh, I had expectations for this due to the trailer (which I lately tend to keep them low, since I have been letdown a few times), so I am really glad to say that the series has exceeded them (so far).
I haven't seen SHK in a drama before, although I read the fans' reactions about her casting when the news came out and during the trailer. Hence, I really liked her in this one and since I have nothing else to compare her to, I will just go ahead and say that she is a good actress and keep in mind that many times the director can bring up or down an actor; their potential and talent.
Next, is Kim Eun Sook, the screenwriter. I have completed Goblin (which I found OK) and dropped "Mr. Sunshine" (because it was boring, sorry), so it's really nice to see how good she is writing a psychological thriller and maybe she should keep writing this genre. I hope the second part is as good or even better than the first one.
Ahn Gil Ho (director), 'nough said!
9/10, can't wait for part 2 in March :)
P.S.: I have a question below but since I don't wanna spoil, I will put it under a spoiler tag and tw: violence.
I enjoyed the drama although the ending was rushed and I didn't like how a certain character was treated. Also, I am of the opinion that the FL was careless at times and that made me angry at her lol. Nonetheless, still a good watch, 8/10.
A very good drama. It was balanced with good storyline, direction and acting. Everything came together at the end and it was enjoyable to watch from start to finish, including the cut-edging scenes and plots!
Kim Hye Soo was amazing as the Queen: a great character that was compassionate, strong and caring, something that is missing from many humans and fictional creations these days. I loved watching her running around the palace and be so involved in things. I am glad I decided to watch this even though I had my reservations at first. 9/10 :)
I would say that this is a rather complicated topic. People should be held responsible for their actions. But…
It's not all that complicated. Bullies should be held accountable, even after many years have passed. Just because you are not a child/teen anymore, it shouldn't excuse your horrible and violent actions towards your peers in the past. The victims, most of the time, go through psychological and physical suffering just because the bully wanted to. Being an underage person shouldn't give you the right to get away with it. Most of them never change: they just change how they approach their victims in adulthood. And most celebrities only apologize once their victims go public with their torture, almost never before, in private. If they really have changed as adults, then they should own up to it, apologize and try to help their victims (if the victims want to) or prevent future events by joining anti-bullying organizations etc. The parents and school are also responsible about them. You have to take into account that the victims have to suffer for maybe even years due to bullying that happened when they were 15 but the bully never does and goes on with their life. Laws about underage people have to change: these kids have even killed fellow classmates. It's insane.
Did something happen? I tried to find it on Twitter but it's full of the usual fanservice that BL actors do, so…
The fanservice scheme is killing BL actors. A moderate amount is fine, not a fan of it but I understand it helps them financially, so going to this level or even worse, eg as what happened with the actors of Tharntype, is ultimately problematic and... gross. I don't doubt that Zee likes Nunew in his own way but yeah... I wish that fan service simple ceased to exist or at least, do not let the actors say or do unreasonable stuff for money. Dunno how some fans eat this sh*t up...
The trailer was amazing. It looks like we won't have to worry about the production at least. Very promising, I hope it delivers because the expectations are high.
The last 2 episode were not that good. Dunno if I will continue it. I'm fine with toxic and manipulative characters in romantic relationships, although it depends on the level and how it's portrayed it, as well as I'm fan of age gaps, so I think what bothers me is the execution and the obvious issues of communication that could have been solved if they sat down and talked. Of course then, we wouldn't have a story but there are ways to portray relationship problems that don't assume that we viewers/fans are stupid. The premise is nice and I assume lots of us like the "arranged marriage" troupe but as usual, you need someone that can write around it.
I really liked this one! As others have said, it reminds me of "Mindhunter". I am always up for the slow, steady process of crimes series, especially ones that rely heavy on psychology. It didn't really give me many thrills, like other crime series, but I enjoyed it for what it was and they delivered. I understand where the criticism comes from as well, although that's up to personal taste. It's a 9/10 for me and I hope there is a second season.
P.S: The top reviews are a disgrace. Mods should act on the bot accounts.
I loved it! My favourite Korean BL series so far (sorry WYEL, I still love you). Direction and execution were great, the chemistry between the MLs was there and it was easy to watch and enjoy :)
Pretty good so far and I didn't expect that. It's full of cliches but very entertaining, which is what I want now. I'm glad to see Zee in the small screen again (here and "Remember 15") as he is one of my fav Thai actors. New is doing great for a rookie. As the rest of you, I'm confused about the second couple and I don't like it so far, it looks abusive, but I shall wait to see more of it and I'm open to change my opinion when their story unfolds.
Shin Ha Kyun is great in his role, but in hindsight his character too spends about a third of the show being suspicious…
To answer your questions:
- LDS' "magical power" as you call it, it's never in your face , it doesn't lessen his character nor will make the story fall apart if you take it away from him. Of course the MCs will have some sort of "special power" to help them catch the bad guys; not sure if you have watched "Voice", "Signal" and "Stranger" but all of them are crime/mystery series and the MC has a special power or physics bent their laws for them. Eidetic memory is more common than people think. And knowing the law so well is the damn job of every policeman, nothing to question about.
- The lights going out while LYY is walking is called visual storytelling. It was used for 2 purposes; one, to serve as a warning to LYY that something dangerous lies around her/ahead and that she should go back. And two, that lights going out, darkness surrounding her and she runs to the other side of the the road, means that she will die. Also, if you have lived in villages/rural areas, things like this are common. It's very scary.
- The old man with dementia is Park Ju-Seon's father. Of course he has something on LDS, as he was the main suspect of his daughter's murder. Not sure if you are referring to something else though.
- That's because the writer and director didn't want to focus on the serial killer and why he murdered all these women; the important part is too see how, the family left behind by their loved ones disappearing, is dealing with the trauma. We don't know for how long KJM was faking it, but I think it was before the murders took place. So give or take, 25 years. EDIT: KJM was cutting their fingers because the victims were judging him with them. We don't know how this started, but we can see that he literally loses it and can kill someone if they point their fingers at him.
- The writer didn't run out of names; this happened because they wanted to empathize that there were so many bodies, the killing was worse than they thought and that DHW knew it but she made a deal with a killer to protect her son. We got focus on the victims who were important to the main characters of the story.
- LYY saw KJM killing PJS; she ran but KJM caught her and proceed to cut her fingers. As he was placing PJS body in the field, LYY took her chance to escape. She was running and crying in the dark street when she saw the lights of a car. She stood in front of it so that the driver could see her and because she was in shock after what happened, but HKH was DUI so he hit her with his car. LYY died instantly from the hit + the bleeding from her severed fingers. Later, PJJ was also DUI, or at least something similar, and he ran over her dead body.
- Oil construction was a nationwide company before they went bankrupt. It doesn't exist as a company in the current timeline, after the murders took place. Not sure if they still financed him after all that happened, but I doubt it. It seems like HKH cut ties with her family.
I just finished rewatching "Beyond Evil" on Netflix and my god, what a Masterpiece!
Not a scene, not a line was wasted to tell the story. Everything ties together to reveal the mysteries, to develop the characters, to lay the ground for heartbreaking moments. The foreshadowing in some lines was amazing, you need to have complete control over your script to do this. And of course, I have to mention the outstanding performances of SHK and YJG; without their talent and chemistry, the series wouldn't be the same.
I am rambling but I need to let it out lmao I think I will place it near the "Hannibal" series, which for me is the epitome of artistic value in media. I know the two series couldn't be more different but they are very much loved by me on the same level.
Anyways, if you have time please rewatch! It's a new experience knowing what happens and catching the hints, you will appreciate the story more ^^
P.S.: LDS/HJW relationship the best. Just kiss already hehe~
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I think we should be careful of him. Don't forget Hye Jeong's words about Do Young + the tiny bits here and there, that point towards a cold, calculating and selfish person ( I have a feeling he will f*** up both MDE and Yeo Jin)
It's not easy for me to talk about this but I just wanted to know what others think, since it makes them all the more cruel to do that to her again...
Tbh, I had expectations for this due to the trailer (which I lately tend to keep them low, since I have been letdown a few times), so I am really glad to say that the series has exceeded them (so far).
I haven't seen SHK in a drama before, although I read the fans' reactions about her casting when the news came out and during the trailer. Hence, I really liked her in this one and since I have nothing else to compare her to, I will just go ahead and say that she is a good actress and keep in mind that many times the director can bring up or down an actor; their potential and talent.
Next, is Kim Eun Sook, the screenwriter. I have completed Goblin (which I found OK) and dropped "Mr. Sunshine" (because it was boring, sorry), so it's really nice to see how good she is writing a psychological thriller and maybe she should keep writing this genre. I hope the second part is as good or even better than the first one.
Ahn Gil Ho (director), 'nough said!
9/10, can't wait for part 2 in March :)
P.S.: I have a question below but since I don't wanna spoil, I will put it under a spoiler tag and tw: violence.
Kim Hye Soo was amazing as the Queen: a great character that was compassionate, strong and caring, something that is missing from many humans and fictional creations these days. I loved watching her running around the palace and be so involved in things. I am glad I decided to watch this even though I had my reservations at first. 9/10 :)
P.S: The top reviews are a disgrace. Mods should act on the bot accounts.
- LDS' "magical power" as you call it, it's never in your face , it doesn't lessen his character nor will make the story fall apart if you take it away from him. Of course the MCs will have some sort of "special power" to help them catch the bad guys; not sure if you have watched "Voice", "Signal" and "Stranger" but all of them are crime/mystery series and the MC has a special power or physics bent their laws for them. Eidetic memory is more common than people think. And knowing the law so well is the damn job of every policeman, nothing to question about.
- The lights going out while LYY is walking is called visual storytelling. It was used for 2 purposes; one, to serve as a warning to LYY that something dangerous lies around her/ahead and that she should go back. And two, that lights going out, darkness surrounding her and she runs to the other side of the the road, means that she will die. Also, if you have lived in villages/rural areas, things like this are common. It's very scary.
- The old man with dementia is Park Ju-Seon's father. Of course he has something on LDS, as he was the main suspect of his daughter's murder. Not sure if you are referring to something else though.
- That's because the writer and director didn't want to focus on the serial killer and why he murdered all these women; the important part is too see how, the family left behind by their loved ones disappearing, is dealing with the trauma. We don't know for how long KJM was faking it, but I think it was before the murders took place. So give or take, 25 years. EDIT: KJM was cutting their fingers because the victims were judging him with them. We don't know how this started, but we can see that he literally loses it and can kill someone if they point their fingers at him.
- The writer didn't run out of names; this happened because they wanted to empathize that there were so many bodies, the killing was worse than they thought and that DHW knew it but she made a deal with a killer to protect her son. We got focus on the victims who were important to the main characters of the story.
- LYY saw KJM killing PJS; she ran but KJM caught her and proceed to cut her fingers. As he was placing PJS body in the field, LYY took her chance to escape. She was running and crying in the dark street when she saw the lights of a car. She stood in front of it so that the driver could see her and because she was in shock after what happened, but HKH was DUI so he hit her with his car. LYY died instantly from the hit + the bleeding from her severed fingers. Later, PJJ was also DUI, or at least something similar, and he ran over her dead body.
- Oil construction was a nationwide company before they went bankrupt. It doesn't exist as a company in the current timeline, after the murders took place. Not sure if they still financed him after all that happened, but I doubt it. It seems like HKH cut ties with her family.
Not a scene, not a line was wasted to tell the story. Everything ties together to reveal the mysteries, to develop the characters, to lay the ground for heartbreaking moments. The foreshadowing in some lines was amazing, you need to have complete control over your script to do this. And of course, I have to mention the outstanding performances of SHK and YJG; without their talent and chemistry, the series wouldn't be the same.
I am rambling but I need to let it out lmao I think I will place it near the "Hannibal" series, which for me is the epitome of artistic value in media. I know the two series couldn't be more different but they are very much loved by me on the same level.
Anyways, if you have time please rewatch! It's a new experience knowing what happens and catching the hints, you will appreciate the story more ^^
P.S.: LDS/HJW relationship the best. Just kiss already hehe~