K-DRAMA REVIEW: Signal

Title: Signal
Alternate Title: 시그널, Sigeuneol, Memories Of Murder, Salineui Chueog
Writer: Kim Eun-Hee
Director: Kim Won-Suk
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Fantasy, Supernatural
Episodes: 16

So I finally got a day off, (yaas) so I’m back for another review!

I got a number of underrated Korean drama in my list and today, I’ll be giving you an overview about the KDrama titled, “Signal” which I believe was aired along with DOTS (?) or another popular drama that was why it didn’t get the attention that this series deserves.

Plot

Hae-Young (Lee Je-Hoon) works as a criminal profiler and is also a police lieutenant. Even though he is a cop, he doesn’t trust cops due to his own past experience. Back in 2000, when Hae-Young was in elementary school, his classmate Yoon-Jung was kidnapped and later found dead. Hae-Young saw a woman taking Yoon-Jung from school that day, but the police announced that the suspect was a man. Hae-Young even went to the police station and told the police officers that he saw the kidnapper and she was a woman. The police officers though didn’t pay attention to him. The killer was never caught and her case remains unsolved to this day.

Hae-Young meets a reporter at a cafe to reveal bombshells about a celebrity scandal. Meanwhile, veteran detective Soo-Hyun (Kim Hye-Soo) is at the cafe staking out the meeting, unaware that Hae-Young is a cop. She arrests Hae-Young for stalking celebrities. While leaving the police station (the same police station he went to as a kid), Hae-Young hears someone talking to him. He looks around to find a walkie-talkie. The man who is talking to Hae-Young is Detective Jae-Han (Cho Jin-Woong). The detective though is from the year 2000 and he is investigating the disappearance of Hae-Young’s elementary school classmate. Hae-Young and Detective Jae-Han begin to communicate via the walkie-talkie.

(Source: Asianwiki.com)

My Review

I’m a sucker for dramas with Supernatural genre that is why when I saw this, I immediately watched it. Honestly, I didn’t expect much from this series but hell! This is so freaking good! I love how the story progressed and I specifically loved the thrill whenever a new case was introduced. Sorry for Park Hae Young but I personally prefer Detective Lee Jae Han even if he’s too old for me. Lol. His acting is superb and I was completely sold to him. The writer is a genius in cliff hanging the episodes that is why you cannot not watch the next episode. My favorite case was probably the case of Hae Young’s brother, Park Sun Woo. Gosh, I loved his brother Sun Woo. He was such a sweetheart. I also loved watching Cha Soo Hyun’s unrequited love towards Lee Jae Han, their backstory was magnificently delivered and I felt so bad for her because she waited for ten freaking years for Detective Lee but… damn, that moment was too heartbreaking.

I’m actually impressed on how the writer pulled this series off because this plot could have gone very badly if it wasn’t delivered right. So great job, Kim Eun Hee-nim!

Personally, I think Lee Je-Hoon’s acting here was a bit lacking but nevertheless, this series is the bomb. This freaking needs a season 2 because the major conflict (case) is actually not resolved until the end. I heard that the writer will work on this after her current project so I’m definitely waiting for it. Cliff hanging aside, the resolution is awesome! *singing tone*

If you’re skeptical on watching Signal, don’t be. Watch it. Now. You definitely won’t regret it.

Rating: 4.5/5

(the .5 is for the cliff hanging. Lol)

xxx

Janey

KDRAMA: Must-see Upcoming Korean Dramas for November 2016

So the month of November already kicked in and of course, I got to have my own personal picks among the upcoming Korean dramas for this month. And here's my list! 

3. Hwarang

Park Seo Joon, Minho and V… need I say more?

2. Legend of the Blue Sea

I’m not really a fan of Lee Min Ho but I’ll watch this because of Jun Ji Hyun! Haha! I know this will also be really entertaining because I have faith on Ji Hyun.

1. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

I watched the trailer and it is so freaking hilarious! I liked Lee Sung Kyung since Cheese in the Trap and I’m so happy that she finally got her first main role! Her acting is superb so I’m really looking forward to this. Not to mention that she’s paired with Nam Joo Hyuk, one of the most in-demand actors (and my one of my favs!) these days. I have high expectations! This is probably the one I’m looking forward to the most among the other upcoming Korean dramas.

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I can't wait to start watching them!

Marya ♥

K-DRAMA REVIEW: Cinderella and Four Knights

Cinderella and Four Knights

# of Episodes: 16

Network: TvN

Synopsis:

A spirited, smart and nice teenage girl, good at sports, hates her home life due to her new stepmother and stepsister. She dreams of escaping her home where she’s treated as an outsider, and one day she helps out an old man and he extends an unusual offer to her. She’s invited to come live in a giant mansion and attend a prestigious high school, where she gets to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. There are four other inhabitants in this house — three beautiful brothers and one bodyguard — who are stubborn and free to do as they please. She opens their frigid hearts and they become their own little family, and find love along the way.

My Review:

At first glance, Cinderella and Four Knights looked like just any KDrama with cliché plot. True. But what made this special were its casts. Come on! Any Kdrama addict would definitely be tempted to check this one out. Who wouldn’t want to watch the four oh-so gorgeous boys?

Despite the cliché plot, the casts did a pretty great job portraying their respective characters. I loved the four guys, hated Son Na Eun for her role and squealed whenever the guys did sweet things to Eun Ha Won.

        This is a great watch if you ask me but there were some things that kept on bugging me whenever I remember that it ended.

What happened with Eun Ha Won going to college? Lol. It seemed her life revolved around her mission for the Chairman that everyone forgot about her going to college. I mean, the reason why she wanted to work was because she wanted to raise funds for her tuition, correct? It would have been great if they at least showed her going to the entrance ceremony or first day of college, just to fulfill one of her character’s purpose/goal.

Other than that, I think it’s a really good show. Kang Ji Woon and Eun Ha Won’s chemistry is superb and they look absolutely cute! Kang Hyun Min’s character is also adorable but it’s such a shame that he ended up with Park Hye Ji because I hate her. Hahaha! I wanted Hyun Min to mess more between Ha Won and Ji Woon but unfortunately, that was a short fight. And of course, the scarred, snobbish guy won her heart.

I feel so bad for Kang Seo Woo but what can I say? He and Ja Young were a good pair. Plus if they ended up going out, it would be like a string of hope to us fans that someday, our biases will notice us. (Someday, Oppa. Someday. Lol)

But I felt worst for Secretary! Why didn’t he end up with anyone? That’s such a shame! But oh, well. Guess he’s too busy and cool for love. Lol.

          Overall, this is a great show.

Rate: 3.5/5

Watch Cinderella and Four Knights HERE