Starting from 25 July, the Korean drama Deliciously deceptive It has risen to the top 3 of Netflix’s “today’s Korean series”, attracting the renewed public attention. This is an extraordinary case of a drama that resumes popularity two years after its transmission through an OCT platform.
The series is a thriller of revenge and a rapid drama focused on a scammer without emotions and a lawyer with excessive empathy, two very different people who will join together to fight absolute evil. With its artistic value rediscovered, the drama is now re -evaluated as a “well -made” series.
A revenge in cold blood, a charity scam
In the center of Deliciously deceptive It is the story of a genius with an artist named Lee Ro-Tum, to whom empathy is missing, and a lawyer named Han Mu-Young, who suffers from excessive empathy to the point of needing psychiatric care. Together, they form an unlikely alliance to break down evil. The clear contrast between their personalities and their gradual cooperation intensify the suspense of the drama and the immersion of the spectators.
Lee Ro-Sum is played by Chun Woo-Hee, known for his roles in the Netflix series The show 8 and the film Unlocked. Han Mu-Young is played by Kim Dong-Wook, a family face of Together with the gods and the drama Find me in your memory. Their complex psychological tension is depicted with great nuance.
Ro-Tum, a child prodigy once greeted in the media, is imprisoned for the murder of his own parents. Years later, he is acquitted and begins to plan revenge against those who destroyed his life. To solve his legal problems, he assumes the empathic lawyer Han Mus-Young.
Mus-Young, burdened by his inability to ignore the pain of others, unexpectedly joins the forces with Ro-Oum to exhaustion of justice through a series of calculates. As the story advances, the collaboration of these two scarred individuals increases the narrative tension. What the truth awaits at the end of their search for revenge becomes a key point of intrigues.
Disappointing assessments during the original transmission
During his initial wave on Cable and Terrestrial TV, Deliciously deceptive He built a niche that follows but was unable to obtain significant assessments for traditional standards.
According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode of 18 July 2023, recorded a score of spectators of 4.5%, slightly below the peak score of the first episode of 4.6%. The ending depicted Ro-Sum by facing the president of the left “Jeokmok Foundation” and ensuring evidence of having orchestrated the crimes of the Foundation.
Ro-Tum, who grew up as a scammer under the remains of the development of the talents, was falsely accused of killing his parents after trying to escape. After serving ten years in prison, he is released and his revenge begins. Mu-Young, moved by the Ro-Sum situation, joins its mission. Although initially he manages to deceive the president and get key tests, he soon realizes his deception and avengements.
With its unique premise to seek justice through deception, the drama offered a strong entertainment value. Chun Woo-Hee, in particular, has gained praise for his performances similar to chameleon, transforming himself into a different person in almost each episode. However, the complex conflict with the Jeokmok Foundation and the non -linear narrative structure have made the plot difficult to follow for some spectators, probably hindering the success of wider evaluations.
Explosive response after the Netflix version
Although it had not been submitted during his television race, Deliciously deceptive He recently experienced a rebirth thanks to his version on Netflix. This reflects a trend in which the least known shows attract renewed attention through users’ recommendations and streaming algorithms.
Numerous factors have contributed to the success of Netflix of the drama. By understanding 16 strictly written episodes, frenetic storytelling and frequent twists and turns maximize the involvement of the spectators. This format aligns well with the viewing habits of modern OCC users who prefer shorter and focused content.
In addition, the main actors Chun Woo-Hee and Kim Dong-Wook offer captivating performances, improving the emotional depth and tension of the show. Their chemistry adds wealth to the drama and further attracts the public.
The unexpected return of Deliciously deceptive He demonstrates how high quality content can find a new life on different platforms and be rediscovered by the global public.
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