Suspicious Partner (2017)

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Creio que se o drama tivesse 32/16 eps invés de 40/20 eu teria curtido mais, os primeiros eps me prenderam muito, mas ali pelo meio a historia começa a ficar maçante e puxada, sem falar nas inconveniências do roteiro. O maior motivo de eu ter assistido foi o Ji Chang Wook, as atuações dele são sempre fantásticas.
Deixo aqui meu profundo Ódio pelo SML e SFL, seres humanos podres, só do SML ter pensando em trair a poha do seu melhor amigo com a namorada dele já é algo bizarro, pior ainda a SFL que queria trair e tem a audácia de ir atras do ML dele kkkkkk
Enfim, amei o ML e FML(mesmo que alguns tenham achado ela irritante, sou mais essa personalidade que as padrões dos doramas).

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Uma semana bem passada

Precisava de algo para recuperar da angústia que Single's Inferno me deu, e este foi o kdrama que me curou.

Vamos manter isto por notas, para ser mais simples:

- Primeiro, male lead, top notch! :3;
- Isso de "mais episódios, menos tempo" is bullshit! I'm for "1 hour episodes" supremacy!;
- Aprendi bastante sobre algumas leis coreanas, Portugal devia tomar algumas notas;
- Coreia, please, pára com essa cena de "eu sou reservado e mal educado porque sou orfão" -_-;
- Mais um kdrama com um serial killer. Quem vir a minha watchlist pensa que estou sedenta por matar alguém;
- I wanna squish Kim Jae Hong (Kim Ye Jun) so hard!!! (now I realise he's not a child anymore and this could be innapropriate o.o);
- Chansung, babe, I love you, mas a tua personagem... apeteceu-me enchê-la de pancada! E a tua "amiga" logo a seguir!.

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A drama that swallowed numerous genres at once

Warning: This is a long and opinionated review. You can beg to differ. Plus, spoilers are ahead so beware. Please don’t report me for the spoilers, I tried my best to filter out specific events from the show. If you don’t feel safe reading the contents of this review, feel free to skip it.

The beginning of the drama was highly engaging. The visuals and acting were chef's kiss. The train to the hotel to the office scenes was hilarious. It was a force to be reckoned with. Later on, when the crime suspense would start to arise, it'd be super interesting. You will start to create crime theories and wonder what the antagonist's true intentions are. And of course, the revelation will be slow progress. The same goes for the romance aspect of the show. Just when you thought it was developing, it really wasn’t.

What I loved the most about the show was the writer's pattern. The writer did a great job executing the transitions of the early to midway episodes. She basically gaslighted me more than once. First, she made me believe it was the other guy that murdered the victim. The way JiBong got me sympathizing with the “protagonist guy” because he got "wrongly accused" just like Bong-hee from 2 years back. Second, for making me think Prosecutor Nah was an actual daredevil. She won my heart after that hallway scene where she purposely sideswiped Bong-hee towards Ji-uk. And near the ending scene where she let Bong-hee stay at her place, I loved her a lot there. It's a shame, all this greatness didn't last long.

What I'm afraid most in k-dramas are those that started great. You saw the potential, you fell in love with the story and the characters but tilted halfway. Sadly, this drama belonged there. It was a great loss. I'm not saying this is not watchable. But the story went plain and boring mid-way. It could’ve been one of the almost perfect k-dramas out there. After Prosecutor Cha got involved in Bong-hee’s murder case, we already knew who the killer was. The show just got longer because they couldn't find the evidence that will prove the antagonist’s guilt. And let me mention the obvious cover-up for the plain scenes where they have to handle cases that didn't do much for the show. It got to the point where it's tiring to watch. The only thing that got me hooked was my anticipation of more hilarious office meeting scenes, amusing beef in every single encounter of the main leads' mothers, and the overflowing chemistry between the leads. Without them, I would not second-guess my decision and drop the drama with no hesitation. It would've been better if they cut it shorter than the way it is. Nonetheless, it was still very entertaining. And it kind of gets back on track on the last episode.

Now, if you're debating whether to check Suspicious Partner out or not. I'd say if you're a sucker for crime rom-com, yes. The drama went bland but it wasn't that bad. There'll be scenes where you'll either be swooning over Ji-uk and Bong-hee or screeching because of the soaring tension in the suspense areas of the show. The whistle melody, My Oh My! Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. The best takeaway from this review is to not expect much from the crime/suspense area of the drama. The start was good enough to attract attention but in the bigger picture, it's shallow. It only got confusing because they won’t reveal much info until a few episodes later. Anyways, there’ll also be a few action scenes. And if you caught a vibe for rom-coms, you'll surely enjoy this one. The comedy aspect here is insanely good! There’ll be an additional young character that would generate laughter and make the show more endearing. The visuals and acting of the cast are no joke. The OSTs really complimented the ambiance of the scenes. There are plenty of smooch scenes. We even got a bed scene but it wasn't that wild. But beware of the "aesthetic lighting" that genuinely got on my nerves every damn smooch scene. Like, it was blocking the beautiful happening on screen! And let me add the adorable morning kisses.

In conclusion, if something inside of you really wants to check out this drama, go for it! It’s really worth watching. In fact, I binge-watched this for 2 days straight. If a scene bore the hell outta you, the fast forward button exists for a reason. The ending was satisfying. Both first and second leads got their happy ending. The truth prevailed but in my view, after so many loopholes, the way the truth unfolded felt overdue. I wish the writer made the story more complex or just cut it out short. But this drama is a mixture of light-hearted romance comedy and legal with a little touch of dark suspense and action, so it quite made sense for the story to be this way. Maybe some scenes are there to complement a particular genre that concerns the show. That would be all. Thanks for reading, have a great day ahead dear folks!

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molto carino.niente di speciale ma bello.

Drama ben fatto con una storia bella e interessante.Scorre veloce e ogni puntata e intrigante, l'ho visto senza nemmeno rendermi conto che era già finito.Attori belli molto bravi persino il cattivo e molto bello anche se molto cattivo.La storia d'amore anche molto carina,abbastanza semplice e loro due dolcissimi insieme con un lieto fine come si deve.
mi sono piaciuti i sviluppi lungo ma trama e che le cose in sospeso o dubio abbiano trovato risoluzione.abbastanza leggero nonostante la storia anche un po' crime,a tratti pure un po' comico.
Una bella e buona visione,merita!

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Initially I Felt Like This Drama Is Not Up To My Expections Or Else It Will Only A Usuall Ordinary Rom Com. But Throughout All Episode It Was Quite Intesting And All Lead Actors Done Their Job Perfectly. Everone Defenetly Fall In Love With That Female Lead Character Eun Bong Hee. she Was Just Very Cute And Extrodrinary Performance.

Yes There Is More Chance Of Feeling That It Is Not Everyone Cup Of Tea either. The Romance Between Ji Chang Wook And Nam ji Hyun Worked Out Really Well. So Cute And Cheerful To Watch. And Am Ok With 40 Episodes Because I Didn't Felt Like It Was Too Big Drama That Each Episode Contain Only Half An Hour So It Is Watchable For All Audience

There Was Some Mistry Hided In The Main Plot And Also A Serial killler Chasing. No Lag Or Boring Part At All .. This Is One Of The Best Watchable K Drama So Far .. Really Liked

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Fino a metà poteva essere un 10 poi però, pur rimanendo molto carino, ha perso un po' di smalto: troppo perso nel drammatico per i miei gusti. Diciamo che 20 puntate (divise in mezz'ora ciascuna, per cui alla fine sono 40) sono state un po' troppe e se si fossero fermati alle classiche 16 sarebbe stato meglio: chissà perchè le hanno aumentate!
Comunque fino a metà ci sono stati momenti esileranti: bellissimo!
I clichè dei kdrama sono stati rispettati tutti: l'amore odio iniziale, lei che inciampa e lui l'afferra, il modo assurdo in cui si addormentano seduti e l'altro li sorregge e/o li copre con la coperta ecc.
Ad un certo punto ho avuto fortissimo il dejavu: anche qui, come in "Healer", i genitori dell'uno sono coinvolti nella morte dell'altro. A volte in questi kdrama sembra che Seoul sia grande quanto una capocchia di spillo!
Incomprensibile nella puntata 36 il fatto che lei se la prenda con lui perché da bambino ha testimoniato contro il padre: santo Cielo, era un bimbo!!!! Vabbè.
Comunque nel complesso mi è piaciuto molto, ad ogni puntata c'era qualcosa di nuovo.
Ah! Mi piacevamo moltissimo gli outfit di FL.

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SP is one of the best dramas I've ever seen. The plot reels you in, the actors are perfect and the romance makes your heart sing. I love how mature the characters are and there is no annoying love triangle. It is equal parts humorous and sweet and the added element of suspense as they try to find the killer is the cherry on top.

The main antagonist gives a superb performance that is memorable and I really enjoyed that the drama would steer you in one direction and then suddenly swerve to deliver a great plot-twist.

The romance is very sweet and neither of the main characters are pushy or groan-worthy about it which was such a relief. Their development from friends to lovers was enjoyable to watch and Ji Chang Wook really is a treat for the soul.

There are many hilarious scenes and lines and all the credit should go to the actors and writers for their hard work.

It's been about a month or two since I first saw SP and it has still stuck with me- the hallmark of a great show. If I could, I'd want to watch it all over again like I'd never seen it before because it was really that good.

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Ji Chang Wook & Nam Ji Hyun is all I nee <3

Drama was my top for quite a while as the storyline is intriguing right from the start and cast is really well chosen. The chemisty undeniable between the leads is a giant plus! Good combination of seriousnes and cuteness made it super pleasant to watch.

The main couple has amazing chemistry, which contributed to the great reception of their romance. Nam Ji-Hyun's previous romance with D.O. it was rather weak so it's a very nice change. Contrary to the chemistry, her performance in "Suspicious Partner" was a few percent worse than in "100 Days My Prince". I don't know if it's the role that she didn't fit here or I didn't understand something about her character. Her frequent naivety and clueless was quite annoying, but fortunately didn't ruin the overall of the drama. I totally loved her in the previous drama Nam Ji-Hyun but here she was just good. When it comes to Ji Chang Wook he is such a good actor and he played his role with a heart. Definately there two together made a great show and gave their 110% to create Bong Hee and Ji Wook 💛

I very much liked the story and the crime mystery. I can't agree with comments about predictability of the drama. The final reveal of the murderer and his story was very interesting and unique. This is not a drama that will give you a heart attack with its twists and turns, but it will certainly make the time spent on the couch worth sitting.

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Fire the Writer's

I tried hard to love this show considering all the great actors in this ensemble. However, the writers continued to get in my way. This best way to put this is that within each episode there was contained a high amount of "Dumb" written into the script especially Ji Chang Wook's, character. Someone decided the lead character was going to be a wuss who could not overcome his depression throughout each episode. The love story was good , the bad guys were good and, the other characters all had potential. That is until the writers continued to dumb down the character of No Ji Wook. I still gave it high marks for a number of things. Is it worth watching, YES! Is it frustrating, Without a Doubt!

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Suspicious Partner (also translated as Love in Trouble), is a drama that successfully blends the two opposing genres of romance and crime, unlike maybe a Strong Woman Do Bong Soo, which felt like we were watching two separate dramas. The show follows the story of two lawyers, No Ji Wook (played by the charming Ji Chang Wook) and Eun Bong Hee (played by the delightful Nam Ji Hyun), and the subsequent cases that they solve together, including the core central plot of proving Bong Hee’s innocence, when she is falsely accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend (played by Chansung).

I classify Suspicious Partner into the ‘typical Korean drama’ genre that is filled with clichés such as the girl getting cheated on in the first episode(just like in Fight My Way), then, the female lead having no choice but to move in with the male lead, or working together in the same office. It becomes a bit too convenient at times, but you know what, as long as the whole drama is enjoyable, I honestly don’t mind. These type of dramas are also as important as the serious ones. As much as I loved Signal, Misaeng, and Something in the Rain, I don’t mind a She was Pretty, a School 2015 and this, once in a while. This show was my stress breaker when I was finishing off my architectural thesis, and it was perfect to take my mind off for a few minutes.

Talking about a few minutes, the half an hour episode format did not suit this show at all. Crime shows require time to explain the crime, the motive, the victims, the suspects, and this show already had a love story in place, so the short episodes ended up breaking the continuity. To combat this, the screenplay alternates between scenes of rom-com, followed by a few scenes of the crime thriller, and then back to the rom-com, and so on. At times, the romance does overshadow the crime plot of the show, especially with multiple cases lining up in the second half of the show, as well as the underdeveloped past of both of our lead characters.

Ji Chang Wook is in top form, especially in scenes involving the courtrooms, or his conversations with Jung Hyun Soo (played by Dong Ha). He is impressive, and he holds theses scenes together. Unfortunately, these scenes are far and few in between, and as much as I love seeing him romance Nam Ji Hyun’s character, these scenes showcase another range as an actor, and I really enjoyed watching him in this mode.

Choi Tae Hoon is amusing as Ji Eun Hyuk, and his chemistry and rapport with No Ji Wook were hilarious, but I wish there was more for him to do, especially the whole part of why he almost slept with Cha Yoo Jung (Hello Venus’s Nara), No Ji Wook’s girlfriend at the time, which totally went unexplained.
Is there any drama where a character doesn’t have amnesia and the lead couple doesn’t break up at least once? Yes there are, but this drama isn’t one of them.

It was both smart and dumb to suddenly put Jung Hyun Soo into a coma; smart because our characters get some time to delve into their past (whose reveal was a sheer disappointment), but dumb, because once Hyun Soo is out of coma, we are back to where we started, right at the beginning of the show. A few episodes are then wasted to get the confession out of Hyun Soo, which could have been saved to give more details onto the lead characters past, which was being teased from the beginning of the show.

The drama does pack a lot for its twenty episode run, and at times does drag, but the reveals are so unexpected, that it hooks you back into the show.

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The story started strong. The pace fell in the middle episodes and picked up too fast in the final episodes. Some loopholes were not addressed. The female lead was too harsh on the male lead and continuously made weird excuses to break up with him. She played hard to get and it was too messy. In my opinion, the male lead was too good for her. The villain was beautifully written and Dong Ha's acting was excellent. The last court case was iconic and really well executed. The build-up was good until the middle. It became too slow there and felt too dragged out. The story seemed to conclude too fast and some issues remained unsolved and some involved in the crimes didn't have their motivations revealed.

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