The Glory (2022)

Can't Stop Watching

Get hooked on the first episode. Brilliant younger actors that plays the main leads.

Im Ji Yeon gave a perfect performance here. Song Hye Kyo showed her real ability in acting. And all the other actors just as good.

I can also say that the director could really bring the actors best potential and performance. Especially for that psycho look in the antagonists eyes.

The writer also did a great job at showing a detailed story about how bullying is really severe in South Korea and how a survivor should experience after such violence.

Can't stop watching. I can say it's the best revenge drama of 2022.

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Intense!!

It's been so long since the last time I got hooked in SHK's drama.
The plot reminds me a lot of Seo Yeji's last drama "Eve" - with FL wanting revenge against these powerful and rich people, trying to get the villain's husband's attention, fl became a school teacher on their daughter's school, daughter have problems, villain having an affair, and fl have a guy who loves them so much to the point of being their partner in revenge - the only difference is that this one is written well and definitely much much better - with less screaming.

Each episode is exciting, intense and very unpredictable.
But of course there is still some plot hole around with - with FL having a plot armor of course, because if we are going to talk about it realistically they can just have her killed, right?

I am glad that there was no "affair" going on with SHK and the Villain's husband.
But to be honest, I still wonder if the Villain's husband is really a kind person or if he may be twisted.. hopefully he stay as a good person.

Also I appreciate that SHK didn't use filters and overly make up to hide her lines. She was criticized about that in her previous dramas so you can see her real face on this drama and I love that a lot.

Probably the only thing I am not fond of is the ost or music scores that they used but it's not to the point that it ruins my watching experience.
I cannot wait for next season!!

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Glory in the flesh.

"The Glory" contains everything you could ask for. Great cast as well as acting, but most of all an excellent story that keeps you in suspense throughout. There is chemistry between the characters, especially the leads, despite the age difference of 14 years between the actors playing them. This drama contains my favorite combination, which is the main storyline along with a side love thread. This introduces an element of freedom and charm with such a heavy drama theme as bullying or brutal revenge.
It also must be said that this is one of the best works of actress Song Hye Kyo after "Descendants of the sun".
I am curious to see what the second season will bring us. Will she be able to complete her revange?

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Song Hye Kyo really out did herself

This as to be the best drama of the year.All the actors and actress are great,they played their role so well I didn't know if I should hate them or love, they were just so amazing.The story line was great,not the typical cheesy kdrama that I'm use to. The production also top notch.Song Hye Kyo also out did her self in this role,I believe that roles like this would be best to show cast what a great actress she is.LOVED her in encounter but this role really showcased her talents, the emotions she was able to show case with her facial expression and her way so speech 👍. This drama is 10/10 for. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEASON 2

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Taking bullying to another level

LIKE

I don't usually commend child/teen actors/actresses but Jung Ji So was exceptionally brilliant in playing the role of young Dong Eun. I could feel myself being the one who got bullied instead. Was cursing and swearing all the time.

Chemistry between Dong Eun and Hyun Nam helping each other to live a better life.

When Do Young was intrigued by Dong Eun

When Dong Eun revealed her painful past to Yeo Jung

When Dong Eun passed a bouquet of flowes to Jong Moon

DISLIKE

What is there to find fault?

MUSIC - my personal fav

You Remember - Paul Kim

REWATCH VALUE

Worth re-watching but it's too heartbroken for me especially the childhood days.

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Not hating the cast for their age, but hating the casting director for the age mess
They could've either hired an older ml/classmates or casted a younger fl. The 3 way age gap looks obv
And fl/classmates are being 35 while ml is, 30(?) So they are "close" to the age they're pretending but they don't add up on the scale
Like saying someone is 170cm then bring one 175cm and one 165cm. Both are only 5cms apart but compareing those 2 they're 10 cms apart...

41fl, 27ml, 32 sfl (+2more), 37sml, 42husband, 47my ahjumma
Basically fl was closer in age to ahjummonim or oppa husband than she was to her "classmates" or love interest... Like suuurrre, she's poor and didn't take care of herself but she wouldn't age 9 years...


Liked:
The crazy
The husband
Spy ahjummonim
The Cinematography
Rooting for fl x 2fl husband
I wish I had a drama swapping plot machine so I took 3ml's plot and switched it with the eve boring ml ie the toxic unethical crazy romance
Or, switch 1ml with eunpyung manliness ✌🏻

Disliked:
The messed up ages between all the cast
The ml, naive, helpless, bright eyed.
The non existing chemistry between fl and ml, I started skipping their scene mentally
The obv huge age and maturity gap between fl and ml. Especially now that he wants to become her "executor" Basically pawn, savior and knight in shining armor which ironically she didn't want... ie why her 2.0
The pacing..
The cut into 2 did make me reduce 1 more point
Like it barely started and now wait for 2 months until I forget..

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I couldn’t stop myself from watching this after reading the synopsis. I’m due for a good revenge drama, and this did not disappoint. Only problem is I didn’t know this was split into two parts, and now I have to wait for the second half after that AMAZING first.

The torture that Dong Eun went through just because a couple of rich kids are bored. Yes. Bored. The usual reason we get is they’re either bullied at home, repressed of some sort but no. These entitled rich fucks were just bored.

There are two things that separate The Glory from other revenge dramas that I've watched.

1. I started this for the revenge but was not expecting the other characters coming into her life and caring about her the way they do. They all know her story, and no one is telling her that what she is doing is wrong. Instead, they understand, support and help her. The kindness they show her really are precious moments in the story. From the girl tip-toeing to her room while Dong Eun is studying to the abused mom, turned spy, who makes her break out in that ever so rare smile.

2. The ML is such a sweet guy and has his own story. At first, it didn't make sense to me why he was drawn to Dong Eun, but once his story is revealed, it made perfect sense. Usually in these revenge dramas, the ML comes from this happy environment and is telling the FL to stop her revenge, but not THIS ML. Hopefully, we'll get to see more of him in the second season.

Song Hye Kyo is totally slaying as Dong Eun along with the rest of the cast. They’re all bringing their A-game to their characters.

This is SO GOOD. If you like revenge dramas, give this a try.

Can’t wait for season 2!

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I finally understand the title

I thought the trailer was really melodramatic & lyrical. So i skipped the show for a long time until 2 friends recommended it to me… i did finish it, it was okay for me… but i am a bit mitigated.. it sounds overrated for me…

I loved the concept of this drama, and the main character is an ANTIHEROINE/vigilante that is filled with subtelty and i loved getting to know her. What i also loved is clear boundaries of our FML when she is launching her revenge plan, without revealing any spoilers, its a tight balance to hold !

BULLYING: The bullying theme was really well portrayed from high school years till the end.
BULLIES: Although there are a lot of extreme lyrical ironies in the bad characters, it was well played by the actors, but a bit stereotyped. What i did love is that even if the main perpetrator is one person, the ‘responsibility’ of the whole circle was well shown. The evolution of each bully is well played.

GRAPHIC SCENES: I understand the realism behind the very dark, sexual, vulgar, drug use & violent scenes, but i did not expect it to be so present. I am still mitigated on the necessity of some scenes…

REALISM: Often times i thought it was a soapy ‘sh*t show’ in the sense that sometimes everyone was hysteric and out of their mind and it was chaotic! What kept it a bit real was the husband, and the revenge ‘helpers’ …


THEMES: The glory explores many core THEMES, my favourite was the glory/ retribution. Although all the bullies were having their own ideal lives on the surface, it was clear from the beginning how miserable they all were… and i loved how the show was clear on how far should the revenge go…

I also liked the miracle/getting help theme, this theme is much more fluid, poetic and evolved through the show and it was this theme that created the evolution in the main character.

I feel mitigated about this show for some reason because other themes were underdeveloped. & the show really revolves around the bullies’ lives more than the victims and it gets really annoying.

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I am coming for you Yeojin

The Glory.

You need to watch this drama if you have not yet.

You might already know from reading the plot that it is about Monn Dong Eun it is more than that. To me, this drama tells of the surfing Dong Eun went through in high school because of Yeojin. From Yeojin and her friend inflicting wounds on Dong Eun's body to Dong Eun's obsession with getting back at her. This drama portrays what happens when a bully victim gets back at her bully.

You need to watch this.

I am waiting on Part 2 right now consider yourself lucky that you are just watching this amazing drama.

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Intense and loved it!

Finally completed the series and what an incredible part 1 it was. Can't wait for part 2!

Some things that really stood out to me:
- The intro theme is just so stunning visually with the haunting music and the clues. Also love the lavender colour scheme!
- The bullying in the beginning is horrid and I genuinely hope there are no real cases of people like this. I cannot imagine them as normal human beings. However, this should not dissuade anyone from watching. It's awful but still watchable as they do not linger on such scenes.
- The female lead, despite going through a terribly traumatic experience, managed to still maintain her kindness and we see hints of that. Even though she is out for revenge, she is still more moral than her bullies.
- Loved the early interactions of the intern and the female lead.
- Episode 6 ending brought tears to my eyes. I hope this ends in the best possible way.
- Even though the terrible trauma, two women manage to bond. I loved those scenes and both actresses.
- The doctor's back story is a plot twist I didn't anticipate. It explains his decision moving forward. It's also nice to see Lee Do Hyun in a different sort of character.
- I am interested to see the position the husband takes in this revenge plot.
- Are children more cruel than adults or do the adults just have more to lose? The bullies were far worse as teens. Definitely more menacing. Not sure if the student actors just did a better job or it's because the punishment as adults makes them more careful. I'm not sure if it was a directorial decision or just talent. I can't decide.
- Song Hye Kyo as Moon Dong Eun is perfect. Yes, she is more sure of herself and her plan but we see through her in her weak moments. This is a person who never overcame their trauma. Not all wounds are external. I'm glad we see these so as to not forgot why she is doing this.

It was a little ironic to see Shin Ye Eun as the bully, Park Yeon Jin, in The Glory after seeing her seeking revenge for the murder of her twin in Revenge Of Others. She definitely knows how to play both contrasting roles well. Props to her!

I would have given this show a 10/10 if it was complete but it leaves us hanging in anticipation for part 2. It was still a 9.5 as it kept me hooked for every second. I enjoyed the pacing overall. Perhaps a little slow in the final episode (I didn't mind) but that's mostly because the show was split up post-production. I have high expectations for the remainder of the show. There is a hint of a romance but not really. It's mostly a very focused plan that we are led through. The stage is set. I am ready for the revenge to be served.

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