Writers: Yeon Sang Ho & Ryu Yong Jae (based on the manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki)
Mini-review:
I enjoyed this way more than I expected. I was a pretty big fan of the anime that aired a decade ago, so I was worried about this adaptation. But that wasn't necessary: instead of making a simple live-action remake, they tried to approach the story from a different point of view, making sure it could coexist in the original manga's universe (as shown by the very last scene). That being said, this one doesn't delve too much into its themes, opting instead to focus on the horror and action elements. And damn, it does deliver. The action scenes make great use of the parasytes' "tentacles", and they're shot with some stunning camerawork. Yeon Sang Ho's directing fires on all cylinders, more than making up for the pretty mediocre CGI. It also helps that the cast does fantastic job. So yeah, Parasyte: The Grey might not be as deep as it could, but if you're in the mood for a thrilling horror-action spectacle, then you should give it a try.
“Isn't it hard working for me? It's already been 17 years, since I first met you, ma'am. If it weren't for you, I would've died at the hands of those Japanese soldiers. You were a great comfort to us who had been abandoned by the world. Home. Born as a stray dog, that was the first home I ever had. My battlefield is here, with you. I will serve one master until the day I die."
"~ Ryu Hong Joo & Yoo Jae Yoo ~"
You got me curious and now I have to ask. What are your all time favourite kdramas? Or the ones that you would recommend without hesitation?
Have a great day! ♥️
Thank you for waiting for me to compile my thoughts, choosing dramas that mean a lot to me isn't easy. But here are the ones I enjoyed and aren't talked about enough:
Encounter: Subversion of popular tropes will always be more interesting to watch. Here we have a heroine as the isolated CEO and male lead as the sweetest man to exist, sweeping her off her feet with adventures while completely respecting her position. Song Hyo Kyo gives a subtle but excellent performance, which made me love her acting way before she cemented it with The Glory
Guardians/ Lookout: I can't believe this wasn't as popular as Vincenzo, cause it damn deserves it. It's a story about blood-filled revenge, but from a woman who uses her pain to serve other people. Lee Si Young is phenomenal.
I Need Romance 3: Kim So Yeon can do anything, but seeing her as a careless 30-something as executive with a pet giraffe and a closed heart did something to me. She's the most imperfect, funnily relatable, brass and interesting. She just needed the annoying kid she used to babysit -now turned hot musician- to unlock her loving side. Sung Joon is the hottest a man has ever been.
Something In The Rain: Take all the societal problems Korean women are facing and weave a precious love story around it. It should be impossible, but they've made it work. The show excels in its depictions of casual intimacy, work life and friendships, nothing is exaggerated for effect. It flows through you like a song. And the ending wasn't bad, if you expected a fairytale you should grow up. It's a horrible reality, wherein lies love.
Search WWW: the ultimate story about women. This made me love kdramas. Three main players whose agendas clash with their ethics in the war of capitalism and surveillance. Three love stories, each hitting different strings. The ultimate modern classic. Memeable to death.
Ms Perfect and Woman of Dignity: it's not accurate to put these two together, but they represent the best that makjang has to offer. They're truly about how a woman finds her voice after being betrayed and how to take revenge on the people you thought had your back. And find a hotter man in the process.
The Penthouse: all its success made people forget it had the tightest script for two seasons. The writing was unmatched. It gave me my genius revenge queen Su Ryeon, who ran circles around every opponent, while keeping her warm heart and kindness intact. Don't watch the last three episodes, but other than that, it deserves its spot on the drama pantheon. The sweetest unexpected romance as well.
Honorable mentions:
Flower of evil
Weightlifting Fairy
Romance Is A Bonus Book
She Would Never Know
Why Her
Melancholia
Witch's Romance
Branding in Seongsu
I had to keep it to korean dramas, but I've watched japanese, thai and chinese as well, for another time.
Thank you for the question @troubled-mind, you made me revisit my love for these
kdrama ask meme ˋ°•*⁀➷ @baifengxis asked
kim bok-joo & jung jun-hyung or cha heon & shin sol-yi
“You think Shin Sol-yi likes me more than I like her. I like her more. More than she likes me. You know that. I thought she would come to me if I left... Because she always did. But she didn't. So... I have been regretting that I left for the past three years. I cannot live without Sol-yi.”
˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ A Love So Beautiful 아름다웠던 우리에게 (2020-2021)
One of my favorite scenes in the second season, because of how much Rang cares for little Miho, even though he’s so gruff and uninterested at first. And Lee Yeon spoiling her-insisting she’ll go to Seoul University when she’s older, so you better not stop reciting-