The Great Seducer (2018)

Since almost all the reviews on this drama are negative, imma spill some positive tea (kinda? But like cons too) . I just finshed watching this drama and honestly i liked it alot. From story to the acting everything is good.

I see some people are criticising it cause of Joy's acting but honestly her acting wasnt that bad like it wasnt extraordinary but also not bad bad and when it comes to other actors, i mean what are yall are saying? All the other actors nailed it especially dohwan like his crying scenes shooked me and this is coming from someone who hates crying scenes.

Okay so the story cons first, ahh ngl the story had some plotholes and in the beginning it was kinda rushed and disappointing cause for me atleast, i wanted the first main lead female to play hard to get but instead after 2 whopping scenes she was totally into him and same for the first main lead male like dude you are THE gread seducer, you have broken many girls heart but after two scenes you like the girl like what? Agh this is my way of saying more angst. Anyways the story wasnt bad cause i really liked it, ngl it was cliche. Also the second main lead female, two words ANNOYING BRAT like God she was so sjsjsjsjssj. The second main lead male was a pushover ngl. Okay so positive things, i liked the story between the first main leads and especially the male, he was so loving sweet and Ajsjsjsjsjsjs i loved it. (Thats literally it i am sorry but i lived for their story and everyone else didnt really mattered to me lmao hahahahahahah)

Music was good but I hated that annoying BGM that came in every happy scene like stfu.

Overall, it was a good drama, better than what i have seen before lmao. The story, actors and etc, everthing was good. Also yes i agree that the intro and the poster are misleading. They be like dark, mysterious and sexy but in reality the drama isnt even that dark, mysterious and sexy, i mean its not happy to go one but its not that deep too.

ANYWAYS THIS IS MY USELESS REVIEW HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH I HOPE YOU FIND IT HELPFUL

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A little note : I came into the drama mixing up the two main leads so for the first episode i thought soo ji and tae hee were the same . maybe that's why i wasn't so attached to tae hee .

story : the story started off completely strong like other mentioned, and could've been a hit. it really could've but then it went downhill after episode 2 or 3. from then it was mediocre and borderline trash. i found it borderline trash because in some ways the story was entertaining. i really enjoyed the trio at first, they had great chemistry. i do wish that the writers focused on making it about their bets, and just showcased their friendship more that way it would've hurted even more when their friendship was ruined. the main reason why i continued watching was to see how soo ji ended up and what their friendship turned out like. from episode 28 and onward it was better, much better. the story was better. some of the characters were completely not needed. i actually ended up skipping a majority of the drama because the side stories were boring and i just didn't like the chemistry between tae hee and shi hyun. honestly it's partly because they fall in love so fast and break up way too many times and i just felt like it was rushed.

the ending was rushed but i liked it? but it was still not the best it should've been. the writers could've done so much better with this. not to mention it's completely different from the french novel about it but it's okay. i think that it would've done so much better had it been focused on their friendship, betting, more dark themes, and the drama of the rich people. they should've used the bet as a small thing and made it completely different. if they focused on how their parent's actions and personalities affected them i do think this drama could've been so much better. but

actors: a lot of people had mixed reactions towards the acting and on the most part i liked the majority of the main actors.

i really really loved ga young's performance of soo ji. it was spot on, you would hate her but still have sympathy for her. to be fair i cried during the ending episodes for her and what she became like. her acting is no joke i'll be checking out her future work.

next min jae, he was good. he was mysterious and lonely. we really didn't know much about him but we did know how lonely he was although he had on smiles for the majority. i really felt his pain when he would cry.

woo do hwan, i don't really have anything to say about his. i did like his charism at the beginning of the drama, he conveyed his emotions quite well. to me it didn't stand out to how much ga young's acting stand out but it was just eh. good but didn't really move me as well as it did with the two others. but honestly with the writing, he did the best he could work with.

joy, she's one of the reasons why i decided to watch this . originally i got joy and ga young confused so i skimmed through some of episode one and two thinking they were the same people. honestly her acting's mediocre, it's not trash but it's not on the level of the other main actors. i do think that had they chosen a stronger actor, it would be able to save this show a bit more.

music : really loved the bgm when soo ji would cry about her onesided love. the one about confessing love first. i loved the orchestra music in the bg that helped set the mood. overall it was good.

rewatch: im not one who rewatches shows unless they're ones i really really love but i gave this a five because there were certain episodes i rewatched such as episode one, episode 30, and 31 because they were just amazing. but i wouldn't rewatch this series, it was a pain to watch in the beginning.

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MBC made me once again super emotional again

I'm crying like a baby about tempted, which I wasn't expecting but damn it is making me emo. Nobody but me is more surprised about how much I love this and how emotional it is making me. I never expected to love this drama as much as I ended up loving it. It's truly the plot twist of the century.

Also joy's character keeps receiving soo much hate and shit while I'm over here like.....?????

It is also funny how I initially loooved moon ga-young's character su-ji & how I thought se-ju needed all the protection in the world and my heart ached for. I didn't much care about joy's character aka eun tae-hui's boyfriend/love interest si-hyeon that much and now the roles are reversed. I'm now really disliking su-ji atm, I still like eun tae-hui (aka joy), se-ju is still a puppy and the best boy ever but he's kinda shitty to si-hyeon. But the most surprising thing ever happened, suddenly I'm on the si-hyeon protection squad, like every time I'm crying, I'm crying for him my poor baby. And like that's a lot.

I also initially thought that their friendship was amazing and I loved how they were the three musketeers, but omg the friendship between these three is truly becoming toxic. Si-hyeon initially liked su-ji but she didn't want to date him so they stayed friends, suddenly their parents were like we're getting married which they don't like so si-hyeon was like to su-ji hehe let's get married. But the bad Bitch she is (whom I initially loved) was like only if you prove your loyalty to me by breaking the heart of my ex boyfriend's first love will we get married. So dude was like okay then but shoooocker he started to really fall for that girl aka joy aka eun tae hui so he clearly stated to su-ji I'm dropping this bet & don't want to get married to you anymore. So now su-ji is mad he actually developed feelings for the girl & that he doesn't like her anymore. And of course she, su-ji, now really loves him while he doesn't  bc of eun tae hui, bad Bitch is like truly hurting my bby si-hyeon and coming between the two and being overall a really mean hurtful shitty and manipulative person to get her. And like that other friend of the trio se-ju of course is in love with su-ji so he automatically sides with her but he's generally really nice & has shitty home life too. But he's like SI HYEON YOU BITCH YOU MAKE SU-JI CONSTANTLY WAVER & YOU LEAD HER ON. While I'm like:
.....
Dude
He doesn't
Initially he was hesitant to admit he liked eun tae-hui but lol when he did dude didn't even hide his feelings for le girl anymore & he clearly said to su-ji lol I do not want to marry you anymore and I quit this bet. Like there is no way he lead her on, just the girl REFUSED TO GIVE UP and went full on brat like HE NEEDS TO LIKE ME OR OTHERWISE I'LL RUIN HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE HE TRULY LOVES SIMPLY BECAUSE I CAN AND I'M HURT. And they dared to call each other best friends, I'm like even though u ruin people's life for fun you don't do that to your supposedly best friends. Si-hyeon also started to learn like damn what we did was fucked up and me don't wanna do that anymore, even though everyone besides my gf is hurting me, but he was also soo scared of what his friends were gonna say of his relationship so he initially was hesitant to tell them (he didn't hid it from others, just them with her consent though) and he is never really open or honest or showing his true feelings with his best friends so I'm like ......

This friendship started out really cute, pure and as three broken people from broken homes becoming each others family into the most toxic thing ever. And TRUE friends wouldn't hurt their friend on purpose this many times while my precious bby doesn't.

Funny thing is that I initially even shipped su-ji with si-hyeon while now I'm like GURL WTF ARE U DOING? GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER AND STOP BEING SUCH A MANIPULATIVE CRY BABY ENTITLED BRAT BITCH because it is truly not a good look on you

I still love se ju too but he needs  to be nicer to my bby because now he's being unreasonable and fair. It is cute how much he is there for su-ji who ofc takes advantage of him too. God I really don't like her anymore.

Si-hyeon is definitely not a Saint either but he's truly learning how to be a better person and partner. His character development is just through the roof.

The last three episodes will make me decide if it's a 8 or 9 star show. I also see so many parallels to gossip girl. I always say it's the korean version of gossip girl but better.

BUT OMFG I TAKE EVERYTHING NICE BACK I'VE EVER SAID ABOUT SE-JU. HE IS EVEN WORSE THAN SU-JI. He's truly the worst. He told eun tae hui everything about the bet just because si-hyeon wasn't doing what he wanted which obviously had to do with su-ji and how si-hyeon should just date her and the it is his fault that their friendship is ruined according to asshole. But si-hyeon literally was planning on telling her at that moment but se ju intercepted eun tae hui. He literally made a beautiful ass diary with art and his true feelings while also confessing his sin.

I truly did NOT expect to like this drama this much or be a crying disaster over tempted. I in no way possible was expecting to be so emo over tempted. I haven't cried this much over a kdrama in almost forever. Okay that's me being dramatic since I was also emo af over the uncanny counter but truly since then I haven't cried this much over a kdrama.

In the end I've forgiven all of them even se-ju & su-ji and tempted became a 10/10 show. The ending was damn beautiful.

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~THIS IS JUST MY OWN OPINION~
I was worried about this first because of the reviews/comments I read online. Now that I've watched it, I'm glad I did. I get that it could not do as well because the promotions described it as dark, mysterious, sexual, aesthetic and what not, but that's about it.

Story :
The story was well-thought and well-paced. I don't usually prefer slow dramas so it wasn't hard for me to continue this. Although in some places you could make a vague guess what's going to happen, it wasn't that predictable. In the last 2-3 episodes, I cried until I couldn't breathe as they reminded me of myself(lol). At times, I got frustrated of the plot, so I'm giving it a 8.5.

Acting/Cast :
This drama had some amazing actors who did their job well.
1. JOY has some skills I got so say. The emotions she displays are varied. Feeling of first love, true love, sadness, betrayal, she could do it all, you just name it. Her acting convinced me to watch her other dramas. She plays EUN TAE HEE.
2. DO HAN also did a good job. He only displayed 3 emotions ~ love, sadness and betrayal. However, he did a great job. His chemistry with Joy is noticeably okay. He plays KWON SHI HYUN.
3. GA YOUNG's character did not do her justice to be honest. Don't get me wrong, she did alright but it's the character. I get it was supposed to be a strong and imposing but I just couldn't handle the things she did. I liked her better in 'Eulachcha Waikiki'. She plays CHOI SOO JI.
4. MIN JAE did a commendable role. Out of the 3 friends, he was the most thoughtful. Min Jae plays it as well as it suits him. He plays LEE SE JOO.
Keeping other actors and characters in mind, I'm giving it a 9.0.

Music :
The music is the saving grace, honestly. Many were instrumentals by artists like Fara Effect, which suited the scenes accordingly. DK's Missed Connections/Me First is my top pick. The vocals, background music, it's usage were just perfect. MOMOLAND's Hug Me is also recommended. It's a light, fluffy song used for happy moments so it's alright.
For music, it's a 10.

You can re-watch if you really want to. Like really. I myself don't re-watch dramas so I don't really know about this one too. So, it's a 7.0.

Overall, it's an 8.5. It got lower because of a few characters and twists that I couldn't handle.

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Okay, so this obviously wasn't as great as I had anticipated it to be which is probably why I nearly dropped it. The character development was just right off the bat, terrible. So, let's start off with everything WRONG with the character developments of the main characters.

Eun Tae Hee - In the beginning, she was supposedly a girl who was basically allergic to guys. She didn't have crushes, she rejected those who wanted her, and she straight up didn't believe in love. To avoid spoilers, lets just say this part of her character is completely shattered wayyyy too soon.......

Kwon Shi-Hyun - For someone who was a "seducer", he didn't do much "seducing" nor did he seduce that many women after like 1 episode.........

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Due to an attractive cast and some background research on the story it was based off of (Les Liaisons Dangereuses), "The Great Seducer" started out very intriguing but ultimately ended like many other Korean dramas.

Is it worth getting into? Nah.
Did I enjoy watching it? Somewhat.

Below is what led to my disappointment as well as what kept me watching until the last episode:

Story: The first few episodes oozed mystery, drama, and sex appeal, lead me to think that this was gonna be a heavy drama. I was excited to be watching something different from the usual light-hearted, cookie cutter "romance" dramas. However, the story line and weight of the issues/conflicts eventually trickled into the usual flat, stereotypical plot lines many K-drama viewer would be used to.

I really think the plot/director/screenplay is what ruined this drama. It seemed to attempt to build viewers up to some climax, but there was consistently no big shocker moment nor anything that glued together the pieces the previous episodes had laid out (just a heads up if you plan on watching and keep on expecting "the moment".)

The actors and actresses did their best with the script and characters they were given, but they're ultimately left powerless if the story itself can't come together.

Actors/Actresses (4):
1) Woo Do-Hwan: A new addition to my list of great actors that can carry a drama even if it was in tatters. He was so natural
2) Joy: She's definitely not bad, and she's improved a lot since "The Liar and His Lover," but there were moments her acting was just making me skip parts of the drama.
3) Moon Gayoung: She's a good actress, and portrayed the damaged mean girl very well. I liked her till the end and was only annoyed at parts where they dragged on her scenes, but again, that's due to the directing and story itself.
4) Kim Minjae: HONESTLY, MY FAVORITE. I'd last seen him in Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim (2016), and he seemed very young back then as well as didn't have the opportunity to showcase his acting chops due to his role. He wasn't the main character in any way, but whenever he showed up on screen, he made his scene count. His acting felt seamless for this role.

Overall, not too many regrets watching this drama, because I wanted to see how the actors and actresses delivered until the very end, and I'm glad I discovered Woo Do-Hwan as well as got a second look at Kim Minjae.

I would have told my future self to not waste time watching this drama though. If you decide to watch it, you may enjoy it for the first few episodes and eventually reach the plateau/disappointment I was talking about.

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The Great Seducer was a drama that didn't really match the title. I was curious as to how this seducing part was going to work out considering the fact that they were 3 friends who just graduated from high school. I can say that's what drew me in.

Story:
I have to say that the first few episodes were really interesting not to say the least. It seemed as if this drama was going to have a really intense story line. The family part also looked promising. However, as the story progressed, it was as if the plot had changed. No one was seducing anyone and the 'family issue' plot was just falling apart. Because I'm a sucker for romance, I really loved the part where Tae Hee and Si Hyun were together. Side note: it would have been nice if they had explained a bit more about the supermodel who Si Hyun seduced.

Acting/Cast:
I always see a lot of people complain when an idol stars in a drama but I believe Joy did a good job portraying her character: a strong-willed yet fragile woman in her 20s. I personally believe Si Hyun was my favourite character to watch considering the fact that he had the most character development (I'll definitely check out more dramas with Woo Do Hwan in them + his eyes were really charming). I found Soo Ji's and Se Joo's characters very interesting at first but afterwards it was just boring to see the push and pull between them and I was just so confused about their relationship. One thing I have to say is that I found Kyung Ju very awkward to watch. I don't know if that's just the way Jung Da Ham acts or if it was her character but it was uncomfortable to watch.

Music:
Not much to comment on the music other than to say it fit the concept of the drama. Personally no song stood out to me.

Rewatch value:
I don't think I would rewatch this drama other than the romance parts. I definitely take episode 17 to my heart because it was just so sweet (I've actually rewatched that episode a couple of times already).

Overall, I don't think it's a bad drama. It was entertaining to watch.

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Misleading title but amazing chemistry

I really enjoyed the start of this drama, the chemistry between the three friends and their background and family stories. In my opinion this show had such a huge potential that has been completely wasted on the lovestory of the main couple. The plot itself focused on the wrong things and up to now I do not understand how this car accident had such a great impact (she didn't die so come on don't be so overdramatic!). Also I sometimes had a hard time to understand the feelings of the characters because it seemed like they wanted to make this story super dramatic but failed to explain why it was so dramatic and desperate since they ignored the background stories. The ending was so typical for such a drama but I was glad how it ended for soo ji and se joo. But yeah overall the plot was quite a mess.
The acting was great if you ask me, even though Joy could improve a bit ;) I actually watched this drama because I loved Moon Ga Young in True Beauty and she did not disappoint at all! She is amazing!
As mentioned I think they could have done more with this, but I still enjoyed this drama because I really cared about the friendship.

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I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before I watched this drama because some of them are way harsh. So, The Great Seducer isn't epic but it isn't that bad.

The story definitely wavered from the original story, but I didn't find that a bad thing. I don't know why people are surprised by the writing. It is pretty typical teen/young adult angst written drama. I'm more surprised that there was no amnesia. I fully expected it toward the end. Woo Do Hwan as Kwon Shi Hyun was supposed to be the seducer, but Joy as Eun Tae Hee showed him a different kind of relationship that was very seductive in its sincerity. I think that Tae Hee ends up being the great seducer. I liked her character. She was firm in her thoughts and stood up for herself. Moon Ga Young as Choi Soo Ji was just a crazy little thing. Those boys should have reigned her in some or at the very least not started revenge on some guy that she didn't even like, although said guy was a total ass. Kim Min Jae as Lee Se Joo was basically a tool used to carry the story line forward at some points. I didn't really care about his character. I think the flaw in this drama is that I didn't really feel sorry for the the three friends at the end like I think the writer intends. The adults were total scum in this drama for the most part. If they had treated their children with some respect and love, then maybe they wouldn't be so horrible. I guess my problem is that I think some people should have been punished more harshly.

The acting was decent. I'm really tired of people dissing idol actors. Joy did just fine. I think Woo Do Hwan was the best and not just because he is totally cute. He was emotionally appropriate for the scenes. Sometimes people blame the actors for bad acting when it is bad writing and directing. I think that might be the case in this drama because so many people were disappointed in the story line. Moon Ga Young can certainly play crazy well. The other actors were fine also.

I really enjoyed the music.

I will never rewatch this.

Overall, I think it was a fun watch and would recommend it to those who like teen angst dramas.

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The drama is inspired by the French Novel called the Dangerous Liason. If you ever heard about it, you will probably get the gist of the whole story. I find the story is gentler and lighter than the original dark story (the original is a tragedy but this one still give you a happy end at least). The story centered on the 3 childhood friend who starts the love game as revenge. But the love game actually brings ford the tragedy of the past as well as changing their whole life and relationship with each other.

This drama may be not for everyone. The characters are not meant to be like. But I find if people are complaining about the selfish characters of this drama, that means all the actors and actresses are doing a great job in portraying them. I find the vulnerability and the selfishness of the main four characters are humane. I mean no one is perfect, everyone has their own desire and selfishness but you can see that they grow up by the end of the series.

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