Psychopath Diary (2019)

I really enjoyed it at first, the story is good and really got me so excited so after reading the synopsis I started watching right away, however I don't feel like they did the idea justice, it could've been so much better , there are certain scenes where I'd get excited only for them to ruin it with some stupid scenes that are supposed to be funny.
The MC was fine, his naive personality isn't wrong or anything but at times he was really really stupid I wanted to break the screen and slap him to wake him up, but I enjoyed the movies moments, I used to wait for these each episode , when his face would get serious and he starts imitating a character, it was fun to watch
The FL was good I don't have a bad thing to say about her, she was smart and good thing she trusted her intuition, even before knowing who the psycho was I feel like she already felt uncomfortable towards him.
The villain, would I be bad for saying that I finished watching because of him?, For the most part his crazy psychopathic yet funny laughs, they made me laugh more than some comedy scenes lol, the last scene with his dad was hurtful, I hated him but couldn't sympathies with his father at the same time
It's his fault that his son turned out that way, he went crazy seeing his dad protect his brother and thought he didn't love him (which might be true), I feel like most parents tend to protect the weakest amongst their children, with his brother is weak and good for nothing, he thrived and worked hard to prove himself to his father, only to feel like a stranger at the end, his father made him that way and then rejected the version he created , it was sad and although I'm not justifying I saw it coming, if you create a monster you'd be the first one getting devoured by them.

Overall I enjoyed it, I feel like the parts I didn't like were because I've never seen thriller and comedy being combined, I'm used to dark thrillers where you hold your breath and then get haunted by the villain, but somehow this show made those crime scenes not scary at all, it was enjoyable.

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Definitely needs some patience

This show stuck to its core, being funny, silly but at the same time very interesting. there weren't any unnecessary plot lines or anything else I thought it was true to its core. However its not for people who can't remain patient with its story. It didn't seem like it was dragging the plot imo because the storyline is clumsy and silly as thats the genre and theme of the story so it made sense and although it's not always nice to have a ton of plottwists, the ones in this drama were fun to watch nonetheless.

Tip: Don't take the show too seriously. it is a comedy at the end of the day and definitely does a good job at being one.

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The ending was dissapointing.

I just finished watching this drama and I'm not very satisfied.

1. I think the whole concept of comedy and murder/mystery don't fit together since it was hard to take some parts seriously. The plot would have been good without all the comedy.

2. It was too long. In woo found out that dong sik had his diary in the 4th episode but the whole drama still had 12 more episodes. There was so much unnecessary things added in just to stretch it to 16th episode. It was painful to finish.

3. The ending was dissapointing. As I already said, the ending didn't satisfy me at all. Since the drama itself was so long and hard to finish I expected something better though it was pretty easy to guess. I think in woo and dong sik should've teamed up instead of the typical ending bad guys go to jail and good guys win etc.

This is just my opinion and the drama wasn't horrible but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

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Dark Comedy With an Interesting Concept

I am a huge fan of the thriller/mystery genres and this drama immediately spoke to me! Here are some of the things that are good to know without giving anything important away:

1. Interesting and Unique Concept - the main character gets into an accident after witnessing a murder, which causes him to have amnesia. The only thing on his person was the serial killer's diary which he had taken from the scene of the crime and he's convinced it's his. I was super excited about this main plot line as I'd never seen this before!

2. Thriller Movie References! - The main character, being a thriller fanatic, uses his knowledge from different films and applies them to the situations in real life.

3. Comedy - There's a lot of funny scenes as well and I definitely found myself laughing through each of the episodes. The main character is a bit silly so don't expect him to be all too serious, but he can recognize situations when it's important to be serious too. Watching him switch is very cool.

4. Bromance - There's bromance between the main character and a side character that's really precious, but don't expect much from the two male leads.

5. The Killer - He was done very well, he's an incredibly intense and meticulous person throughout, stays true to character, and remains serious. Having him be so different from the main character made is very fun to watch them butt heads!

6. Little to No Romance - If that's something that you look for in a drama, you'll be disappointed here.

7. Suspense - Although we know from the beginning who the real killer is, they still kept things very suspenseful! I was caught wondering what would happen next several times.

Overall, I believe Psychopath Diary is worth it's high rating! I really enjoyed watching it and would recommend giving it a shot 👍

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SIP IT WHILE YOU CAN!

Just from the introduction, the first episode, the concept of this drama is more attractive as it seems. How perfectly balanced the construction of the plot and the characters.

FIRST, a police officer who goes on her own way and prove herself she's walking in the flawless path when behind is the filthy truth. We can see this kind of police characters, right? SECOND, a killer who is an actual psychopath who does murders brutally like an art and not giving justice to the victims. A usual murderer character we have here. BUT THIRD, a dumb, innocent, weakling guy who was done of himself and tried to end his life. Just tried, he's so weak either to attempt suicide! And all of those encounters when he chose not to jump in the construction building, the story woke up. The diary. Amnesia. Misunderstandings.

The plot is just so thrilling and brilliant. And it never failed me to burst out of laughter when I'm in a bad mood.

But In Woo ended in jail and frustrate himself was a dull ending. I mean who knows... could've any better. Like honestly the ending has more potential. I want it to have the appearance of the corpses and more...

Like it's my first series done without the romance tag and I'm surprised to myself not in thirst of romance :) This drama is gonna be the reason why I look forward to dark-humor series. Well, I'll just see. Anyway, the Bo Kyung and Dong Sik duo are adorable, special mention to the scene when they reenacted the possible actions of the culprit.

Oh, and Chil Sung! He's probably my favorite character... especially him together with Dong Sik is superb.

This series is so beautiful. This is definitely my cup of tea!

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A drama truly worth watching.

This drama is one of the best Korean dramas in terms of creativity, plot, and execution. The essential idea of the protagonist believing himself to be the psychopath serial killer, and living the role and becoming fearless when confronted with any situation is really perfect. It was really enjoyable to watch. Of course, the interactions he had with the actual psychopath were the best part of the whole show. It really made me think this is one of the best remedies for people struggling in their social life due to low self-esteem. It's like a self-fulfilling prophecy, or a fake it till you make it mentality but he is not aware that it's fake.

The actors all did a great job in performing their roles, I would say. Seo In Woo's actor choice Park Sung Hoon is really ideal in terms of general looks and vibes, and his acting was also really suitable.
Yoon Shi Yoon is also a really interesting and fitting choice for the character. His innocent and young features makes him much more comedic as a psychopath. He sometimes goes all out and crazy, and though it's exaggerated, it did not feel too much or irritating to watch. If someone else had done it though, it probably would be.
Jung In Sun in terms of acting was really great also.

While watching the show, I had these slight criticisms.
First of all, the officer Shim Bo Kyoung is far too smart. In almost every situation she is doubtful and so calculative, she theorizes and catches on the slightest things so perfectly. It is way too staged and planned. I understand her background with her father and all, but they made her this ideal intelligent and fearless officer, which is not realistic nor believable. Especially when everyone around her is dumb-efied; the higher up you go, the less intelligence they have. (Which is why she wanted to stay as a neighbourhood officer, I suppose)
Another problematic point is that, Dong Sik always tried to fit whatever information and idea he gains from those around him about himself into the mould of a psychopath, which is great, hilarious, and all, but it cannot always add up. He almost had no moment where he doubted his psychopathic self, or the diary and its origin. He cannot just blindly believe that this diary is his. Yes, at some point he started changing his direction and as if by choice ending his psychopathic activities, but he still didn't doubt their truth. Only until officer Shim questions it in jail, and though he denies it first, it soon all sank in and he so quickly changes his whole belief. They should have had him have multiple moments of doubt and questioning before that last bit for it to all directly make sense.

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I really loved this drama. Its Sherlock meets kdrama. It had me ROTFL almost every episode. Its engaging and I didn't really get bored at all. Its not a regular romance and honestly you cant even really say that the romance is a subplot because thats not the focus of this. I loved all the characters, especially the two male leads, and even though its about a psychopath and a guy who thinks he is a psychopath you cant help but really like both of them.

I honestly dont think a review could accurately describe how wonderful this drama is, and iI highly suggest it to anyone wanting a funny non typical romantic kdrama.

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Extremely interesting premise but did not enjoy the comedy aspect

I loved the plot - the idea that a drama might be exploring nature verse nurture when its comes to serial killers. I thought it would be about whether the MC had the potential to be a killer if you took away his nurture (memory of how he was raised) and he was just left with nature ( his inherent qualities). However, this series left me dumbstruck bc that was not what it was about. The comedy aspect when the MC is attempting to harm anyone just did not sit right with this thriller enthusiast. Something about making the antagonist and his murders serious and gruesome and then having an MC whose entire personality be revolved around comedic aspects related to murdering/harming people just did not work for me. I thought the comedy genre tag was not going to be this strong. I think this drama is better suited for people whose primary dramas they watch aren't thrillers. If your like me and love thrillers this might not be what you want.

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A Reddit Recommendation Turned Out Great

I stumbled upon 'Psychopath Diary' thanks to numerous mentions on Reddit threads, and I decided to give it a shot. I ended up binging it the entire weekend, and to my surprise, it quickly became one of my favorites. This drama is a breath of fresh air, relying heavily on the art of subverting your expectations. That's where its comedic power truly shines – just when you think you've got it figured out, the show takes a 180-degree turn.

Yoon Shi Yoon's performance is commendable, but I must say, Park Sung Hoon steals the spotlight with his flawless portrayal of a villain. He slips into these roles so naturally that it's hard not to appreciate it. Normally, I'm not a fan of the main character being both naive and incredibly lucky, but in this context, it surprisingly complements the story. Like many dramas, the comedy hits its peak in the middle and tapers off toward the end. While this didn't bother me too much, I do wish the writers had more time to polish the ending.

Overall, 'Psychopath Diary' is a hilarious and thoroughly enjoyable watch that I highly recommend.

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Um psicopata bonzinho? Não pode!

Para mim foi uma série inesperada, nunca pensei ver uma desse género. O que me cativou logo de primeira, eu sempre esperava semana por semana, só para assistir a dois episódios. Quase um ano depois eu e uma amiga assistimos as duas a série e existia sempre gargalhada com as patetices do Dong Shik.

O enredo é maravilhosamente bom, existe um bom desenvolvimento do Dong Shik. Por outro lado o Seo In, também poderia receber um pouco mais de atenção e percebermos mais sobre o seu prazer por matar, e também saber mais sobre o que é que motiva ao seu pai, guardar o seu segredo, já que ele deixa claro, que sabia que o seu filho matava pessoas por puro prazer. Também não entendo o porquê de uma personagem feminina ( que não lembro o nome) encobri-lo. Mesmo com essas críticas, eu amei a série desde o primeiro episódio.

Uma coisa que vi noutras review, foi o facto de afirmarem, que a série seria melhor se o Dong Shik se torna-se de facto um serial killer. na minha opinião isso seria impossível, já que ele é um homem com amnésia, mas ele não perdeu a sua personalidade. Desde o início ele dá a entender que não consegue acreditar naquele diário, faz parte ele se questionar, se aquilo é verdade.

Com o decorrer ele pensa que é só um idiota, mesmo com as milhares confirmações, ele sempre distorce a realidade e acredita ser mesmo um psicopata. Porém, quando ele tenta matar alguém ele sempre hesita, porque o seu coração é bondoso demais, portanto seria impossível para ele se tornar um assassino. Seria uma quebra enorme.

Quem nasce bom, nunca se torna mau. Mas isso pode acontecer caso desde infância a pessoa se sinta inferior, e que se sinta sozinha e desamparada. Mesmo as famílias de Seo In e Dong Shik aparentemente serem semelhantes, ainda assim são diferentes, porque Dong Shik ele recebe amor e após os acontecimentos, ele percebeu que a sua família é realmente muito boa e que ele deve aproveitar a madrasta que têm e o amar o meio irmão, como irmão.

Eu gostei que o diário de certa forma, deu-lhe mais coragem e força de vontade. Ele quase mesmo deu uma lição num gangster que se tornou seu "Brother". Um irmão para todo o sempre, e é bonito de ver que nem todo o homem forte, tatuado e com cara de mau é assim tão bom na porrada e que também tem o seu lado heroico.

Para mim foi maravilhoso ver a série, as personagens secundárias foram de grande ajuda para o desenvolvimento da trama, e quando falo nisso, obviamente falo nos colegas de trabalho, nos prisioneiros e na amiga policial.

Uma trama que recomendo sem hesitar, e sinceramente não pensem que seria melhor se o Dong Shik se tornasse num psicopata, isso quebraria totalmente a personagem. E uma pessoa não muda a sua personalidade drasticamente, a não ser que exista um trauma no meio e eu não consigo encontrar isso na história de vida dele. Bem é a minha opinião.

Claro que esse ponto de vista seria interessante, mas eu diria que é impossível. Noutras circunstâncias seria plausível.

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Que tristeza, que decepção

Não posso negar que parte dessa minha frustração foi por ter criado expectativas demais pra esse dorama.
Foi tanta quebra de expectativa que eu simplesmente fiquei com raiva e dropei.

O começo era legal, o personagem descobrindo o diário e de fato tentando agir como um seriall killer, isso realmente me deixou presa no dorama nos primeiros episódios.
Mas depois ele simplesmente começa a virar o mocinho herói, e é aí que vem a minha quebra de expectativa.
Teria sido muito mais legal que se de fato ele tivesse se transformado em um serial killer, com um final ruim (para ele) ou não.

Pelo menos o dorama foi divertido de assistir (o começo e meio pelo menos). Algumas cenas foram tão boas que tive voltar diversas vezes para ver de novo.
Me tirou boas risadas também.

Eu sou uma fã de Strangers from Hell então eu meio que tava procurando algo parecido. Vi algumas pessoas recomendando esse dorama falando que era parecido então já fui com o meu coração aberto, mas eu recebi um soco na cara na realidade.

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Loved it

One of the best dramas I’ve watched so far .the show is hilarious.I really enjoyed the dark comedy and I have not been disappointed .love this genre! I loved how Yoon Shi Yoon switches between his dual personalities very impressive must say .his acting was outstanding wow 🤩 Awesome, suspenseful and hilarious. Yoon Shiyoon's facial expressions were on point, as always. I was almost always on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next, and there is something so satisfying from seeing Dongsik go from a meek push-over to an absolute badass. The constant and abrupt switches between the comedy and thriller genre is like whiplash in the best way. Loved it! One of the best dramas I’ve watched so far .I really enjoyed the dark comedy and I have not been disappointed .love this genre! I loved how Yoon Shi Yoon switches between his dual personalities very impressive must say .his acting was outstanding .

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