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<나인퍼즐> 'Nine Puzzles' Drama Review

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  For ten years, the two of them only had each other. The relationship could last because one held onto it, for she had no one else left. The other hated the bond. But he couldn’t just ignore her, because she was the prime suspect of a murder case. She was suspected to have killed her uncle. And he was a cop. She claimed memory loss from witnessing the scene, but how could anyone believe such nonsense? With the only evidence left to trace the killer, a puzzle left in the crime scene, she never gave up on finding the truth.   More nonsense came when she became a profiler and volunteered for his partner. Insisting that her uncle was in fact murdered by a serial killer. She had her reasons. Another puzzle had been delivered to her right after a recent murder. It was odd that the killing would start again after ten years. Suspecting the murderer to be someone who knew her well, she starts profiling those close to her. As she comes closer to the truth, more puzzles appear, more mur...
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<파과> 'The Old Woman With The Knife' Movie Review

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  The weight of time; its presence must be great. Great enough to add uncommonness to a common character. Cause other than the fact that the killer is an old woman, everything else is cliché. The director must have intended to maximize charm by the many memories accumulated and much emotion felt throughout her lifetime. To be frank, I could 'see' the charm but couldn't actually 'feel' it. Probably because the 'killer' subject is quite predictable. But the film itself is well-made. Especially, the entangled link of emotion towards each other is delivered marvelously.   Age serves as a powerful tool for a killer but also as a weakness, both physically and mentally. She used to kill without second thought, but now she hesitates, thinks too much. Reminisces the past often, especially her mentor who saved her life and trained her. Missing him, her only family, friend, and perhaps the one and only love of her life. A killer mustn't make any weakness to protect...
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<약한영웅 Class 2> 'Weak Hero Class 2' Drama Review

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  The second season of Weak Hero is based on its original work, the famous comic of the same name. Class 1 served as a prequel to the comic, the story of Si-eun and his two friends and how his world fell apart. Traumatized, Si-eun transfers to Eunjang High School, and what happens here is the plot of both the comic and Class 2 .   Si-eun shuts down. Not wanting happiness or friendship anymore, he completely isolates himself. Rumors are that he killed someone in the previous school; why else would a smart boy like him transfer to this rubbish school? So the bullies avoid him. But the other victims are not so lucky. In Eunjang, violence is natural. The teachers turn a blind eye. Si-eun tolerates and tolerates until he can't stand it anymore. He takes action.   Is it right for him to stand up? It never changes anything after all. Violence is endless, following you persistently. Bullies aren't easily defeated. Defying seems like a worthless choice. That's why he'd promise...
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<약한영웅 Class 1> 'Weak Hero Class 1' Drama Review

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  Today, the second season of the drama series Weak Hero is to be finally released after 3 years. The series was originally launched in OTT platform  Wavve , but due to its popularity moved to a bigger platform. You can now see both seasons on Netflix .   Yeon Si-eun isn't built for fights. He is small and weak, and his only goal is getting perfect grades. He doesn't even make friends at all. One day, his tranquil school life changes when the school bullies target him. With his clever mind, Si-eun punishes the bullies by force and soon finds himself getting close to two new friends.    Maybe Si-eun was lonely after all. His tedious life begins to change, merrier than before. But tragically, the bullies gather others for their revenge, and Si-eun gets involved more deeply into a violent turmoil. The situation worsens until a series of violence and betrayal results in his best friend Su-ho falling into a coma.    Si-eun regrets everything. He wasn't mea...
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<승부> 'The Match' Movie Review

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  Once the Baduk prodigy decided to bet his whole life on Baduk and moved in to his master's house, there was no turning back. Of course, anyone could have given up. After all, the world only remembers the first place; it's the cruel reality. But no, young Chang-ho didn't. The cheerful, bright boy learned under the first ranking star Baduk player, Cho. It's a relief that Cho and his wife were very supportive towards the boy. But despite their caring, Chang-ho didn't excel at first. His style was the opposite of his master. He had different thoughts on the next move, but how could he stand up against his master?    That was what continued for years and years, a thousand times until Cho eventually realizes that Chang-ho could be right, too. Because Baduk has no answer. Cho didn't want to admit it because then his peaceful Baduk life would crumble down. Which really happens. Perhaps Cho taught him too well. With both his raw intuition and his master's techniqu...
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<괜찮아 괜찮아 괜찮아!> 'It's Okay!' Movie Review

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  Finally, the film I was waiting for so long! The film gained attention as it was awarded in Berlin International Film Festival . Personally I couldn't wait to see actress Lee Re, famed child actor now all grown up, on screen. Ever since she was a tiny young girl, her genuine acting moved the audience. Watching her grow on screen had always been a pleasure, so throughout the movie I was constantly overwhelmed by her advancement:)  It's Okay is the first film she leads solely, making it a meaningful turning point to her acting life.    At first glance, the synopsis may seem ordinary. It's about high school girl In-Young surviving in her own cheerful way after her mother suddenly passes away. But what's special about this movie is the chemistry between the characters. Their chemistry is especially crucial because In-Young's bright spirit can only be kept alive through her close relationships. In-Young is absolutely powerless to protect what once was hers. She can...
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안녕, 추억으로 남은 소녀

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아저씨의 도움 없이도, 스스로를 구할 줄 알았더라면. 안녕, 김새론.
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