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dangermousieI was all aflutter with anticipation for Hanbando - the trailers looked amazing, I adore the leads, and I was thinking I could have another IRIS!
After two episodes, I've come to a sad conclusion that IRIS shall remain unique and Shut Up shall remain the only airing kdrama I love.
The drama Hanbando reminds me most of is Poseidon, actually. It has the same slickness, action that is not particularly compelling, and a bunch of magnetic actors in unmagnetic roles. The plot didn't grab me, but the worst crime was that the characters did not - I didn't care one way or another about either Hwang Jung Min or Kim Jung Eun. They were neither compelling, nor complex, nor inspiring me to figure what makes them tick. Also (shockingly), their chemistry is lacklustre.
I will keep up with it for a few eps because I love action/politics drama and the actors, but it better shape up soon if it wants to keep my attention.
After two episodes, I've come to a sad conclusion that IRIS shall remain unique and Shut Up shall remain the only airing kdrama I love.
The drama Hanbando reminds me most of is Poseidon, actually. It has the same slickness, action that is not particularly compelling, and a bunch of magnetic actors in unmagnetic roles. The plot didn't grab me, but the worst crime was that the characters did not - I didn't care one way or another about either Hwang Jung Min or Kim Jung Eun. They were neither compelling, nor complex, nor inspiring me to figure what makes them tick. Also (shockingly), their chemistry is lacklustre.
I will keep up with it for a few eps because I love action/politics drama and the actors, but it better shape up soon if it wants to keep my attention.
