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Binsenjo (2021)
Nicely done, but no replay value
Reviewing this after one year since I finished viewing the drama. I watched it while it was on-going on Netflix, and everything had been good for me so far. Every ending of each episode takes me on the edge of my seat and gets me excited for the following weeks. I was so impressed with the acting and the writing, especially its uniqueness in comparison to other dark k-dramas. This, while still dark, has humor and touches of fun moments to keep viewers from being completely stressed from the plot. However, after finishing the last episode, I realized one thing: Vincenzo has NO replay value. More so, even a year later, I am still not so enthusiastic about rewatching it all over again. And no, before you think it's because I watched it while it was on-going, there are tons of k-dramas that I watched the same way, and yet I still had the excitement to rewatch them. This one unfortunately felt dragged, boring, and redundant as I look back. Nonetheless, it's a good series with a very interesting and unique plot. Can't wait to see more anti-hero dramas like this.
Agui kkot (2020)
Almost perfect if it wasn't for the last episode
The drama easily has the best plot, writing, tone, acting, and emotional value I've seen in a while. My problem however lies with the near-end of the story, a problem quite typical in dark k-dramas. It was unnecessary, but not bad. I just think the drama would still work even without that one small arc.
Ojing-eo geim (2021)
Dark, fun, and nerve-racking
This! This is what I've been looking for! "Escape room" style stories have become my favorite since Alice In Borderland, although I've been exposed to stories like this with Battle Royale. The story made us feel very attached to even the smallest characters that we get heartbroken for their deaths. Nicely written emotional value and dramatic essence about children's games.
Extracurricular (2020)
Thrilling and exciting, but ended disappointingly
I'm a huge sucker for dark k-dramas, so this one is easily a yes for me. One thing that Netflix does is show stories that most TV k-dramas stray from; such as the serious topics tackled in this drama. The acting was very great and perfect, and the emotional value was as deep as it could get. I do still think there are flaws, specifically with how the story ended. I just thought, that's it? You can't end the series like that and not have a follow-up. After episodes of building up drama and thrill, an ambiguous ending is the worst thing the writers could come up with.
Yeoshingangrim (2020)
Too cringeworthy, but the cast did their best
My biggest pet peeve in k-dramas is corny editing. God, how I hate the cringeworthy scenes of the female lead's imaginations. I know the series wants to stay true to the webtoon but it's not really necessary most of the time. The plot has very serious and deep aspects to it which the series had would sometimes turn comedic, especially with the topic of bullying, depression, and suicide. I just wished these things were taken more seriously and had been the focus of the drama, because that would've made the love triangle more emotional. Nonetheless, the cast did their best with the script they were handed with.
Dalui Yeonin - Bobogyungsim Ryeo (2016)
Started as cute and lighthearted, ended as deep and heartbreaking
This has to be the most heartbreaking k-drama I've ever watched. At first, it seems very unassuming considering how the characters are usually just bickering and making jokes, until by episode 5, where everything started becoming dark. The acting performances of ALL important characters really captured my heart the most.
Dear. M (2022)
A typical campus k-drama kept short and sweet
I heard about this drama a lot on twitter and as a k-drama fan, I was initially not interested because the trailer seems to show a typical k-drama plot about a campus love triangle. But I still checked the first episode out and I was impressed with how non-cringeworthy it is compared to the ones I watched before. It's very straight to the point about the plot, no sways and deep backstories about the characters and just keeps the focus on the 6 main characters. I think this is because it only has 12 episodes, unlike other k-dramas with similar plots where the show would go through a relationship arc that would eventually turn boring, predictable, unnecessary, and cringeworthy. The series ended with the plot resolved and it's very satisfying. The acting is also very natural and not over-the-top, which is just what's necessary. The plot twist was very unexpected too.