Flower of Evil (2020)

You know when you're watching a drama that's so predictable that you roll your eyes every couple of minutes and wonder why you're still watching it? Yeah, this drama is NOT that.

Flower of Evil is a beautiful masterpiece that really keeps you on your toes. It is a thriller that showcases a loving couple that is trapped in an ill-fated relationship, desperate to do whatever it takes to be together in peace. The plot unravels slowly, then all at once, leaving you no time to catch your breath.

I absolutely LOVED Do Hyun Soo and Cha Ji Won's relationship. Despite their unfortunate conditions, their characters played out so realistically and naturally - you'd have a hard time believing they weren't married in real life. Neither of them overplayed their roles, so you won't see any of the standard cheesy fluff that you get in your typical drama. The kind of love they had for one another was real - and real love is not always stable nor unconditional. It really makes you think - if the one you love the most turned out to be someone they weren't, would you still be able to love them? Does someone's past dictate their present? Can you forgive a liar?

Furthermore, I really enjoyed the close knit bond between the secondary characters. Do Hae Soo and Kim Moo Jin had some very cute and light-hearted interactions that made me desperate for all the unfortune to go away, just so they could start over. Despite their bickering throughout the work day, Choi Jae Sup truly cared for Cha Ji Won's safety and happiness as a sunbae. Although there we many dark moments, Do Hyun Soo and Cha Ji Won's support system never failed them - these moments truly made my heart warm.

This drama is heavily plot based, but NONE of the characters were lacking. This really allowed for both Do Hyun Soo and Cha Ji Won to shine and tell their painful stories individually, then together as a couple. I would definitely recommend this, purely for the suspense and thrill - but you're definitely going to stay for the characters. :-)

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This drama gave me STRESS

This is a very good drama that is all types of twisty and bendy in the best way .

The plot device is not so much physical twists but more so emotional twists . All is not what it seems on the emotional front . I found that very novel and well done .

By the way / lots of romance . Lots of it . And it’s so wonderfully inserted . Dare I say it’s epic !

Acting is superb . Lee Jong Ki shows immense range ,control and sheer excellence . He is officially a favorite of mine . He made watching Moon Lovers bearable and in FoE he has a great script and brilliantly shines .

Moon Chae Won was brilliant too . Great emotive acting with the professional restraint that was needed for her cop role . Another one going in the fave actors list

Shoutout to the villains for actually being soooo scary . I was legitimately frightened of them . Dripping in scariness for sure .

So why the 9 and not a full ten ? Well , the show got a bit soap opera and melodrama like in a way that was trope leaden . It didn’t remain sober in approach . If you are looking for a Signal vibe in here , then that is definitely not in here .

However , atmosphere modulation is up there with the best in K Drama land . The choreography of scenes was just beautifully strung together . There’s an episode 10 that is just a masterpiece!

Overall: Happy to see it won Best Director at the Baeksang awards . It was well directed . 10/10 for the sheer stress I was constantly in . I had to constantly pause to give myself a break.It was too much . But sooooo much in a good way .

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i am usually not a fan of korean crime/detective dramas since the characters often do something unrealistic and idiotic. yet, ‘Flower of Evil’ really had me sitting on the edge of my seat.

the story after Jiwon started being suspicious of her husband was full of suspense. it was fun seeing Do Hyeon Su lying to her while on the other end of the line, she already knew his real identity. i was extremely curious about his reaction when he finally realised that Jiwon knew his secret, and that scene didn’t disappoint me at all! the amount of emotions that both Lee Jun Ki and Moon Chae Won delivered during that scene was incredible.

however, after the real Baek Hee Seong woke up, the story dragged on imo, and i found myself skipping most of Baek Hee Seong’s parts (probably because i despised his parents).

overall, it was an enjoyable drama. i, however, will not rewatch it due to the fact that the fun of watching this drama lies in not knowing Do Hyeon Su’s secrets, hence the two out of 10 rewatch value.

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This drama really deserve a round of applause. It's truly a masterpiece.
After watching it's okay to not be okay , I have so much hope in other drama .
I always thought that this drama flower of evil will be likable or not. But after watching first episode, I can truly said this is much better than iotnbo.

Both the drama portrait the psychopath theory ,but I can say flower of evil is more realistic.

In every episode of flower of evil you can say wow
Talk about Lee Joon character . It would difficult to say that is he is a villain Or innocent . Sometimes you feel pity for him and sometimes you hate him. In other words you can only love him in either way. He totally gives full justice to his role.

Moon ga young was fabulous . Her acting was too good as a cop . The way she support her husband in difficult times was truly inspiring.

Every character of flower of evil has given a injustice to their role

Only word for this drama " daebak!!"

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I have no words to express how wonderful this drama is. Please watch

EVERY episode leaves you on the edge of your seat. There is no boredom, nothing drags out, and yet nothing is rushed. Characters are well explored in general, action packed, mystery and romance and friendship.

I do not cry often watching dramas, and yet the way these characters were portrayed I grew attached to them and I felt a heaviness in my heart seeing the suffering they went through and all they want is love.

I cannot stress enough how much I love these 2 leads. This is NOT one of those cases where the male lead shines and a whimpering weak female lead needs saving. Cha Ji Won is an amazing character. She is a badass cop, a strong woman, but so open hearted that she is willing to love and forgive in a way I do not think many of us are - and despite how in real life I might go 'jesus woman, leave him', I can completely understand her love in this story.

I agree with the journalist when he says she is a saint. I admire how she sees through Do Hyun Su's pain, understands he is not the monster he was painted as, and that he does not even know it. She understands his reasons to hide. And it is more than most people would ever be able to do.

Their lovestory is so compelling and despite Hyun Su being programmed into thinking he cannot feel, we can almost chuckle and shake our heads at him because at every turn he proves himself wrong and is full of heart.

The detectives are very interesting characters, Kim Woo Jin, Do Hae Su...everyone is a fleshed out human who makes decisions who are understandable whether they are the best for them or not.
Eun Ha is the sweetest cutest child in the history of the universe and I was to give her a hug.

Favorite heart wrenching scenes:
The dish washing scene in EP 9 made me cry
The conversation ouside the car in ep 11
The basement scene in 15....
The car scene on 16 omg so many scenes

Favorite scenes:
Cute flashbacks, anything with Eun ha, Do Hyun Su holding baby Eun ha.

The soundtrack is perfection. The instrumental music is a work of art.

Yes there is an aspect of the ending that I would change. The amnesia. I would not even scratch it, but my fanfic-prone heart would have loved to have seen him remember, or a flashforward scene of them settled into their new lives in the future.

Also I would have liked to have seen them address Hyun su's wrong diagnosis as a psycopath better. He does not display the symptoms and we have this confirmed over and over through the show, but I think the character himself should have heard this - as he did not seem to believe it.

I am really happy when i watch the behind the scenes videos and see that the actors got along.

I finished this yesterday and I already want to rewatch. I don't know what to do with myself now that it is over.

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Flower of Evil till the end

I don't even know where to start, I followed Flower of Evil since the day they announced the cast. I have been there since the day the launched the stills, teasers, and the trailer. I really cherished this drama. I ate this drama well. From episode one to sixteen, the whole drama was a perfection. The acting of Moon Chaewon and Lee Joongi was flawless. They looked like a perfect couple with the kid. I really wished there were more family scenes with Baek Eun-Ha (their kid).

Flower of Evil tells us the story of Cha Ji-Won (Moon Chae-Won), a detective who is married to Baek Hee-Sung (Lee Joon-Gi) and they have a daughter. Baek Hee-Sung is a devoted husband but he hides a dark secret from his past and is living under another person's identity. His wife has no clue about his past but here is a thrilling part, she is a detective. Cha Ji-Won discovers his secrets and chasing his past.

Overall, Flower of Evil is one of the best dramas of 2020 and it's to be treasured forever. It was not too much nor too little. The story could have been stronger I felt but they never missed giving us the thrilling feel. There are so many scenes that kept me on the hook and scared. The ending is beautiful.

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Without doubt one of, if not the best k-drama I ever saw.

I’d like to erase my memories so that I can watch it once again for the first time. It caught me from the first episodes and I watched it like crazy even though I have an exam on Friday.
The acting was extraordinary. No words to describe. I have watched Lee Joon Gi before so I knew it will be a good drama but man! This was brilliant. How he managed to make me feel the frustration of not being able to understand what people are going through because he just cannot relate, of wanting to feel and give all this emotion that he receives but he’s just unable to do it. He didn’t realized what he felt but God, just looking at the way he interacted with his daughter made me want to have kids asap. He worshiped the ground his wife walked on and made his life’s purpose to make her happy. I never understood the narrative about him using her. He tried his best to keep her away, he pushed and fought this feelings because he knew the risks!
What I most admired about her was the fact that she never give up. She had her doubts, yes, but when it really mattered she was his shield and defended him continuously. And you know what, this is what a marriage should be about; loving and trusting your other half even when the world turns against you.
Some of my favorite scenes:
When she kneeled and begged her colleague to spare her husband…
The bridge scene, when he had to go but he didn’t want to! How can you say he never felt a thing when he prayed with all his being that she’ll pick up because he couldn’t, he just couldn’t leave her! Not after everything!
The rain scene on the last episode…when he looked at her like it was the first time and his eyes sparkled…
The „relationship” problems scene, when Moo Jin and his sister thought something big happed and it turns out he just wanted relationship advice!
When he didn’t know what to do to fix things after the big fight…because he couldn’t imagine his life without her
When she came to rescue him and he has tied on a cabinet…there was a big chance he could’ve died but didn’t struggle that much to break the rope around his wrists…but when she came in the room and that guy touched her, Lord! He was so angry he could’ve cut his hands off and leave them hanging just so he could reach her…
The bed scene after the confession when he realized what love actually means…
The scene from the hotel when she cuffed them both and started crying because she didn’t know what to do, what to think…and he has so patient…always waiting, always explaining. Yes, he lied again and yes, she jumped to conclusions…but the way they dealt with it was so good.
I remember how surprised he was after the reveal, when she said something like „yeah it sucks and I’m angry but I love you, you are my family and I’m not going to give up on you”. I don’t think he really expected to see her take it so well, willing to bear the weight with him. Like see, you’re not alone! I’m going to take part of this on my shoulders and we’re going to make it because we’re a team, no matter what.
When he thought she was gone…I lost it with him! The one thing that centered him was gone…I would’ve gone mad too.
The cliff scene when I thought things were going south…I was seconds away from throwing my remote into the tv! No kidding, I was like „I’m gonna sue them for emotional damage, dammnit!” But when she trusted him and opened her arms…and how he walked to her, broken like never before…
The last ep was a bit cliché, I won’t lie! Like damn he nearly died like four times already just give them a break! But noo, it had to be f-ink amnesia…
Anyways, the car scene from the last ep when he told her that he couldn’t give her what she wanted! Those tears leaked from his soul…it burned him from inside but what can he do with these feelings he never felt before from a body he didn’t recognize…
There are some negative things I could say but they are only related to the fact that this should have been a 20 ep drama so that we can understand the whole story, because there were some things left unsaid. But other than that, no reproach!
I’ll stop here. I wrote this for myself because I just finished the drama and I can’t stop these feelings, for those who watched it and wanted to relive bits of it and for the brave ones who aren’t afraid of spoilers! I hope I didn’t give away something too important! Enjoy!

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Love this drama in so many ways.

Love this drama in so many ways. The intricate and well-thought out plot, the complex characters with excellent acting portraying them, and the beautiful directing behind the scenes. Also had amazing OST throughout.
It is truly a masterpiece that had me intrigued the whole way through and never failed to deliver on quality.
Definitely not a typical drama, and I love it for this.
Has Voice, Signal, Healer, City Hunter, Mr and Mrs. Smith vibes all together, and packed nicely with a bow.
The power of love to heal and support and overcome such formidable obstacles. And the continuous search of self-discovery that the characters go through. It's definitely a crime mystery psychological thriller that was done well.

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What to do when you know the love of your husband for 5 years is just a lie?

Flower Of Evil is a cross mix of dramatic actions, psychological, emotional,a little horror and humor..

However the film still balances everything ,the lenges of the story gradually peeled smoothly, full of logic.
I watch the whole series n it was soo awesome..some of the scenes will make you lOse your heart... each characters acting is on point .. team did a great work .. that female lead i loved her...respect his wife even though she feels like her husband is broke trust but she still tries to trust him by any means that's why she decided to investigate herself .. the chemistry between lee joon gi and moon chae won is really strong and loaded with various emotions ...

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An intense, emotional and thrilling drama

https://www.soompi.com/article/1422955wpp/flower-of-evil-screenwriter-talks-about-her-inspiration-for-the-drama-and-explains-meaning-of-title

Check the above link to see what the scriptwriter said about her choice of the title, 'Flower of Evil'. I searched it out of curiosity because I was wondering what the title meant after watching the drama.

Already the first episode was filled with suspense. There was no slow start at the beginning of this drama, the first episode literally put viewers right into the plot. Every ending would make you look forward to the next episode. The background music also helped in building up the thrill and suspense.

And yes, as other reviewers have commented, both Lee Joon Gi and Moon Chae Won acted very well, though I personally think that Lee Joon Gi performed better. His role was the prime role filled with a roller coaster of emotions he had to display; love for his wife and child, utter disbelief, tortured feelings, feelings of fear, absolute hurt, sadness, brink of collapse, etc. Their chemistry with each other was also exceptional and their love for each other was convincing.

Overall, if you were to look into the minute details, there would be illogical parts in the drama, I did question some parts as I watched, I think most dramas have all these illogical and unexplained parts, otherwise, they can’t produce a drama out, but one or two illogical parts, they did try to explain in a subtle way in the drama why they happened.

Despite illogical and unexplained parts, the overall production was of good quality, the plot was thrilling and exciting, after the second or third episode, you would definitely want to watch continuously to the end, the main leads and the rest of the cast acted well, they had strong chemistry, the emotional scenes of the two lead couples were well-executed. Well, and Lee Joon Gi did have some charm, his looks grew on me, I wasn’t quite used to his small eyes and single eyelids at first, but after a while, I saw hey, that was his charm. And I have to mention, the kid was adorable, I always looked forward to the scenes with her and Lee Joon Gi playing and talking to each other, the bond between them felt so precious. I could feel the love he had for his daughter in this drama.

This drama is definitely worth a watch.


ENDING: a little spoiler
The only slight negative comment I had to make was the last episode, I rather wish that Do Hyun Su could regain his memory of his deep love for Cha Ji Won, instead of continuously being in the state of memory lost and searching for his love for her. It felt a little forced and unnatural. Or perhaps the time from his rejection of Ji Won to the time he decided to accept and continue searching for his love for her was a little short in the drama, probably the director had not enough time? so it felt like he suddenly recalled having some sort of love for her, and since so, ok, decided he would accept and love her, which I felt wasn’t as touching as I had hoped it would be. His 'previous' love for her was just so deep and touching that I really wanted that love to be 'recalled' instead.

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This Drama was such a masterpiece !! I honestly didn't think I was gonna love this drama as much as I did but I was wrong. I would say if you're not really into thriller shows or if you want to get into them, I would recommend this drama for you. As a person who is not that much into thriller shows and just started this is a good choice.

The OST is now considered one of my favorite OST. I thought that the OST worked really well with the story

The acting was my favorite throughout this whole show. This cast was amazing and really outdid themselves.
Lee Jung ki was the best throughout this whole show and played Hyun Soo very well and showing us different sides of Hyun Soo.
Moon Chae Won who played Ji Won was also amazing and I really enjoyed her acting she plays Ji Won amazing in making this character come alive and portrays all of Ji Won complicated emotion and made the feel real and raw.

For the romance, I loved it, Ji Won and Hyun Soo had such an emotional journey which makes them feel real, and you can't help but want them to have their happy ending. Also, Lee Jun Ki and Moon Chae Won are great together and their chemistry was solid that I fully believed that Ji Won and Hyun Soo were a married couple.

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