Flower of Evil (2020)

One of the Best Dramas of 2020.

This is definitely one of the best Korean drama that I have ever watch. It's a literal roller coaster ride that would always leave you breathless in every episode to the point that a calm scene will scare the shit out of you. Really, don't expect an episode without chaos haha. You'd laugh, cry and feel the love in it. I was just really thinking that I'd watch it at a past time, you know. I didn't expect to get too attached to it since I just really found it interesting. But I never expected to be in too deep in it. Once I started, I never know how to stop myself from watching.

There are a lot of things that I really really love about this drama but I want this review as spoiler-free as possible because if you're thinking of watching it, then definitely go! No regrets, it's worth it, I swear. But please prepare tissues and prepare your heart.

One of my favorite thing in this drama is the trio. The Baek family. Baek Hee Seung, Cha Ji Won, and of course, the ever-lovable Baek Eun Ha. I really can't move on with their bond as a family. It feels heartwarming every time that they're complete on-screen and having a good time, but it's scary at the same time, you know. There's always this fear for what will happen in the next episodes and how would they overcome the struggles to come. You would really want to protect them as a family at all costs. They don't have to be vocal about how much they love each other because you could feel it in their actions. And I think that's one of the best things about it. There's no cheesy or over the top dialogues to express their love, their action speaks for it.

It is my first drama of Lee Joon Gi and I am beyond impress. I didn't expect him to be that good. And also Moon Chae Woon! They all nailed their characters. I couldn't think of any other fitting characters for their roles other than them. The emotions are there in their eyes. The pain, sorrow, struggle. I especially want to commend Joon Gi for his excellent act. I was so carried away with his acting. The two's chemistry is also... wow. I couldn't get over it. You would think they're really married haha. Special mention to Episode 11. Goodness, gracious. Their acting is truly phenomenal.

Let's talk about the plot. Wow. It was the first thing that really tickled my interest and I never regret picking it up. Most of the scenes would really leave you breathless, scared, and crying. The story was really unpredictable with every twist and turn. I love how their actions really reflected the scenes that happened. Also, the OSTs are so beautiful! I also love how they gradually unfold the past relationship of the two that made me connect with them even more.

Some might be disappointed with the ending, but it's just perfect for me-- or maybe almost. If they only give me few more scenes showing the family's bonding again then it would be perfect. For me, the ending was the right ending for all of them. Knowing everything that Hee Seung went through, if I am him, I think I would just also choose to forget it all. And I think it was just perfect timing for them to start anew. You know, it's time for him to love his family as him-- as who he really is and not someone else. I don't want him or anyone else to be haunted by the horrible past that they have gone through for months and years. I did complain at first, but gradually I realized that it's just the ending that they all deserve.

Well, that's all. I tried to make it as spoiler-free as possible haha. If you're planning to watch it, then go! You won't regret it, I swear. Truly one of the best Korean dramas of 2020.

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There will never be anything like it.

Quite literally the best show I have watched up till now.
I loved everything about it, every piece, every moment.
It is an extremely dynamic and intense story, the acting is incredible and honestly it tore me apart a million times just to put me back together again. (-Last episode, I'm talking about you).
I was loving it until the end brought in the memory loss trope. Whenever I encounter one of those I quite literally can't function. It hurts to think about the person someone once was, and how they have to start again. Quite literally, I was terrified. The ending did make me cry and feel so much heartbreak. But as much as I hated it, I loved it so much more.
In the end, the pain was worth it. Maybe it's because I haven't watched many impactful shows like this, but I truly believe it can't get better. I will never ever forget this. It will quite literally be in my mind forever.
I am so thankful for the existence of this piece of art, and the work of all the actors and everyone who put their heart and soul into this.
It was truly incredible. Honestly, probably my favourite forever. Beautiful.

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A must-see thriller

No words... Simply the best thriller so far. Loved everything from the story to the leads and the relationship between them. I really believed that the main lead was a killer in the first episode and as it progressed my entire perspective changed. I loved the cliff hangers... It kept me gripped till the end and I was always on the edge of my seat. The way the story progressed was smooth... All the unanswered questions were slowly answered as the story progresses. The pace was just right. The chemistry was too good. The leads played out their roles really well and their kid was just a cutie pie. The story was predictable in certain parts but still I really loved it. The concept was unique in many ways. In short... Really loved it. Highly recommended.

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Shout out to the Writer!

Stop whatever drama you are skipping through right now and watch this. When i tell you this storyline kept me coming back every week, it was like clockwork. The synopsis is up there, im not going through that.

The acting, the acting ohhhhh the acting. I haven't felt this emotionally attached to actors in a VERY LONG TIME, i legit had to come to grips with reality when it finished. From the adult actors to the child actors, this one was casted so well.

The music once again added to my Spotify playlist so i can CRY every day for the next few months and then every time i hear it again on shuffle.

Yes, i will watch this again - DEFINITELY.! But just like with Goblin i need to get over the lump in my chest from the series being over. Despite have over 100+ dramas on my "plan to watch" list, rewatching this series is PRIORITY NUMBER ONE!!!!

Lmk how you like it, was my rating accurate?

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I feel sorry for the people who watched it while it was airing

This is one of the most bingeable dramas I've ever watched! Every single episode ended in a brilliant suspenseful scene that forced me to click "next episode" right away. It took me two days to watch the whole thing and it could have taken me less time but I had to force myself to pause every now and then because the tension was making me go a little bit crazy.

The writer created this intriguing atmosphere since the very first episode and I really appreciated how the flashback scenes were introduced to us, seemingly at random, but that helped us create an image of the previous events (even if they were often misleading). This is one of those shows that you can't help but create your own theories but that will surprise you even if your theories were right! I guessed a couple things about the plot and the characters but somehow I always ended up being shocked at the way things had unfolded. I wasn't very satisfied with the last episode because it could be seen as a bit of a cliché but the last scene won me over so I guess I can overlook it haha

The characters... they were just brilliant. They all felt very real to me, even the "evil"ones and the ones that can be described as "monsters". I really liked how the show made me research about mental disorders and ended up teaching me quite a lot about the subject. That is the type of dramas that I like the most: the ones that I can take something from, other than the story.
Also, I think this is one of those shows that motivates an actor to be an actor. While watching this drama, I often thought about how difficult it must have been for literally every actor to bring these characters to life in a realistic way, since the plot isn't necessarily the easiest or most common. I was fascinated with this cast's ability to become these flawed characters and make us forget about their other previous roles. Personally, Lee Joongi is my favorite actor of all time and his character in Moon Lovers was very imprinted in my mind, and I was worried about not being able to get into this story as much. Oh boy, was I wrong! The guy is a genius. He surprises me every time and I know I can always trust him to pick amazing stories and characters. Do Hyun Soo's subtleties weren't easy to notice but they were ALWAYS there. I was living for his chemistry with Moon Chae Won (Cha Ji Won) and Seo Hyun Woo (Kim Moo Jin). I loved their development as characters and the ups and downs of their relationships. Kim Ji Hoon (Baek Hee Sung) gave me the CHILLS, in a way not a lot of other characters had done. In fact, he was one of the most shocking characters I've ever seen. I was strangely attracted to Do Min Seok in the same way a microbiologist is attracted to microbes LOL and our little Eunha was always a pleasure to watch and warmed my heart! Every actor deserves recognition for their brilliant job.
Oh! And one thing that surprised me was how similar the young actors were to their adult versions. Teenage Do Hyun Soo looks EXACTLY like adult Do Hyun Soo, and the same goes for Do Hae Soo! Great great great job, casting team!

It took me a while to clean my watchlist and pick up this drama (I wanted to fully focused on it) and honestly, I'm not mad I didn't start watching it while it was airing because I would have died every week waiting for it! Even though it took me a while to watch it, I already knew the OST "Feel You" because Lee Joongi is obsessed with that song (he played it during his live, it's in his posts and stories LMAO). And I have to say it might be on my top 3 favorite OSTS, next to When the Night Falls (While You Were Sleeping) and Will Be Back (Moon Lovers).

I always say investigation and thriller dramas aren't my thing but I've been lucky with the crime dramas I've chosen and thankfully I'm opening up to the genre. For people like me, I think Flower of Evil is one of the best bets you can make. Brilliant writing, characters that make you root for them until the end, intriguing until the last scene, always tricks you even if you think you know what's going to happen... Oh well, a masterpiece. And my favorite drama of 2020, for sure.

[THIS QUOTE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS]

"In a village overshadowed by a demon named Do Min Seok, there isn't a single person who wasn't a sinner against Hyun Soo. When everyone was turning into monsters, the only human being left was Hyun Soo."

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Gripping from the first minute until the last!

STORY: I was enthralled by it as soon as it started and was unable to stop watching until the last episode (didn't help that every episode basically ended on a cliffhanger). I feel like almost every plot twist was an actual twist that I didn't expect, which is pretty rare. The story just kept unraveling, and I was excited to go along with the ride. There are two plots that are working throughout the drama: the action side and the emotion side, and they're both done so well. (My only qualm was with the last episode that seemed a bit trope-y, but it was an acceptable ending in my opinion.)

ACTING: Everyone did such a phenomenal job. I could really feel the emotions each character portrayed. I really want to give props to Lee Joon Gi though since he was did so well, even down to what I would consider to be microexpressions (watch his mouth!)

MUSIC: I think the music heightened the experience while watching it by adding to the emotions and drama of each scene.

REWATCH: There are certain moments that I wonder if I can catch a hint of if I rewatch it, but even though I generally do not rewatch shows, this one was done so well that I think it'd be interesting to watch again.

OVERALL: After the first episode, I instantly started recommending it to everyone. It's totally worth a watch. It does cause a lot of stress though as you try to unravel the mysteries and hope that everything turns out alright by the end. But it's a good type of stress because it shows how good the drama is to invoke these feelings in the viewer. I also love how they really used that ~1.25 hours of each episode to the fullest.

WARNINGS: Just in case it wasn't obvious what you're getting into, just know that you will see people be murdered, be bullied, be kidnapped, and be stalked (and more). There's some disturbing aspects to this show, so be aware of that going in!

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SOOO GOOOD!!!!!!

Flower of evil is amazing! The emotions portrayed are just perfect, and I absolutely adored their daughter. However, the ending was So bitter-sweet. Overall, it's a must-watch show for fans of thrillers and crime dramas. The show's ability to keep you on the edge of your seat is truly remarkable. The plot twists and turns will leave you begging for more. The acting is also top-notch, and the characters are well-developed. This show really is a thrilling drama that will leave you wanting more. If you're looking for a show that will keep you entertained from start to finish, then this is the show for you."

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Watch It!!

Ahh this show hit me so hard!!

It's been a while since I've watched a kdrama that has driven this deep into my emotions. I wish that I'd been able to take it slowly and savor it, but the cliff hangers at the end of each episode kept me binging this show. The music was incredible; it worked with the mood and the scenes so well.

The acting is just... 10/10. I've watched several of Lee Joon Gi's other shows (lawless lawyer is another favorite) but he really outdid all my expectations in this one. I'll definitely keep watching for him. I've never seen Moon Chaewon before, but I hope to see her in something else again soon. Their chemistry together was soo good; they made this complicated relationship so believable.

PLOT:

I really, really loved this plot. At first, I had no idea what it would be like; I really put off watching this drama because the description of it didn't sound too interesting to me. But I loved the intersection of crime/mystery/romance/humanity/mental health that this drama tackled. The themes it explored are so so important, and it did it so well.

I would really like to rewatch this at a later time, slowly, cherishing the episodes. I definitely recommend watching it! Even if you're not a fan normally of crime/mystery, I still think many people can love this show.

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Really Worth It

Until today this was really 9.5 star for me but the last episode they closed everything so beautifully liked really it was most perfect anything could get. I am writing this review right after watching last episode so yeah the emotion is quite strong right now.
The cast was well chosen their acting was on point. They made me feel all the emotion they were going on specially the emotional scenes.
The music I really fell in love. The music was well suited with the scene.
What I love the most was the ending. I think for this ending was the thing which could decide how this show will turn it out. And they did well. I mean the biggest thing was the murder that his sister did, how they will close it and I really think the writer did well with that part.
And also making Do Hyun Soo losing his memory made us see when he really started liking her. He started questioning himself who he really was, what emotion he held toward her. watching him discover what Cha Jiwon meant to him was really something. I mean there were question do Do Hyun Soo really likes her and now we can say that " Yes" he really did and he did way before than he even realized. Cha Jiwon was right at that time he was only one who didn't knew he really likes her. And also I feel that was the moment when it was really clearly shown he really liked her.
The other thing was they showed Eun Ha meeting her dad. I think those who watched it can agree we really fell for that little angel. and also she was the only one whom from the start he was really sincere. Even without his memory his body just cant walk past a egg tart without buying it for his daughter even tho he didn't seem to know who he was buying it for.
So yeah the Last episode really closed the show and also I don't think there would be any ending more perfect for this show.

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Strong start but a bit boring in the middle

Starts out strong but quickly plateaus, which is a real pity because I love the premise. Why do kdramas have to be so long??? The long runtime per episode, the number of episodes etc, mean that inevitably, the show just starts throwing in stalling scenes and episodes that don't need to be there. Second gripe is female lead -- her characterization is all over the place. SIGH...... such a pity because I love the premise.

I really liked that this was about an already established couple. It's rare to have established couples in fiction and it was fun to see the dynamic between the two leads.

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BEST BEST BEST

This drama is hands down the best kdrama of the year.
Lee Joon Gi as he usually does has been given the best acting, never disappointing! he is one of the best actors for me,his every expression was amazing. When he gets mad on episode 15 was blowing my mind.And Ji Won, very rational and logically and didn't end to conclusions on her own..It's quite rare to see this kind of female lead.. FL's most of the time act impulsive and get to conclusions on their own.. she was strong as well as emotional..
Jun Gi's daughter, Eun Ha, what a cutest and talented young actress. Not only these three but each and every other actors done their job perfectly.
Culprit is different , each episode draws you more into the story and never makes you bored ! It’s really intense so I would recommend not binging it but watched it over a few days ! I really thought I predicted the villain but they managed to surprise me !

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Besttt!!!

FLOWER OF EVIL

Flower Of Evil is a 16-episode breath-taking Korean drama starring Lee Joon Gi as Baek Hee Seong and MoonChae won as Cha-juwoon. This thriller crime drama is directed by Kim Cheo-kyu and was premiered in May 2020.

It is a drama that talked about some heavy topics. Which are psychopath and sociopath and the difference between them. Do genes have anything do with being a psychopath? How society deal with the family of psychopath or a serial killer and how do they deal with them. And shows that the people aren’t interested in boring truths.

The plot of story is very astonishing, staggering and satisfactory! This drama offers you a thrilling and emotional roller coaster ride of your life. You will get hooked right from the start be on the edge of your seats biting your nails if you are a suspense thriller fan.

Each episode is packed with twists and turn beyond your expectations. Each seemingly trivial detail either link up to past events or foreshadows or what is to happen later. Remember the wristwatch. Even the previews are professionally jumbled that they don't leak crucial information about the next one. The viewers don’t even have veiled hints about how is going to be the accomplice and how will he be ensnared.

The opening scene was unique and distinctive with Baek Hee Sung drowning in water. The story starts showing the viewers a perfect family. Baek Hee Seeong is a perfect husband and an ideal father of Ehuna. But doesn’t everyone have their own secrets? It soon reveals that Baek He Sung is not what he seems and has a dark past which no one, not even his detecting wife, knows about.

Baek Hee Seeong, being a metal worker, tries to hide his two-faced identity from his wife and daughter. Meanwhile his detective wife is forced to renavigate their relationship as she discovers unexplained murders linked to his past. Unfortunately, secrets have way of coming out and being a hard-hitting homicide detective, it’s Cha Ji Won job to uncover as many secrets as she can in her never-ending quest for truth.

Jiwon's, elegant appearance gives me much respect to the detective job. Her character showed that even though she is a beauty yet she has stamina to run miles to catch bad guys. She portrays strong powerful, independent women who never blindly follows whatever his husband tells her to do. She follows her own instincts and protect her people but never lets them control her.

Do hyun su's character played by Lee Joon Gi was an especially hard one to pull and was stellar. Being a son a serial killer, he never learned to be happy this was the major reason that every day he learned facial expressions to hide his true selves from the society. His character portrays that society often has a bias towards people who look different, who has personality disorder and whose family member have done something wrong. He was fighting the ghost from his past life but had to put a happy face and act as if everything was fine.

Not only Lee Joon Gi but also Cha Ji Won displayed a vast emotional dimension that served justice to the complexity of their characters. The supporting cost also deserves. recognition for a three-dimensional performance. The friendship between Baek and moojin is beautiful instead of having a rough start in the beginning

His acting was mesmerizing and will make you feel all the emotions intensely. The little vibrations his of face, mouth and his hands when he is angry, emotional or poignant are astounding.

The dialogues are so well versed that they hit right into the heart. The flashbacks of the past events help the story to alter between past and present. The quiet heartwarming background piano and violin make those scenes very alluring and majestic.

The production was definition of perfection. One of my favorite scenes is from episode third where the sun shine is displayed on the family phot blurring Baek hee sung's face than appeared Baek hee sung with a nefarious smile which created a sense of thrill and suspense.

The cinematography, music, sounds Ost’s, editing scriptwriting, directing undoubtedly are of high quality. Kudos to Directors, screenwriters, composer and actors. They did on outstanding jobs bringing the characters to life - Audience will cry along, laugh and live along with them the writer managed to keep a clear and captivating plot.

he quote - “The world is not what it seems to be”. Is perfect to represents a sequence of events in the story.

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