making my return with another "i watched something and i don't know how to recommend it to others so i made a powerpoint" post!
come scream with me, it's fun in here, i promise. don't you want to watch a legitimately good crime show with real heart to it. don't you want to get hopelessly invested in a homoerotic duo. the door is wide open!
oh, and additionally: a link to my favorite (spoiler-free) review of the series. and a link to another good one.
In Beyond Evil, there is so much attention to detail that even the characters' clothing looks loaded with meaning. This is especially true for Juwon. He is a very closed hero and changes in appearance are a good way to show his inner dynamics.
The first time we see Juwon in an expensive but formal suit.
I want to note one point - the suit, although it looks stylish, is boring. This outfit is not so much for asserting superiority as a refuge, a case.
Compare this to Han Gihwan, who always tries to look spectacular.
Another detail is that Juwon almost never wears ties, unlike his father and Hyuk. In the first half of the drama, he walks with an open throat all the time.
This can be a manifestation of rebelliousness, hidden vulnerability (willingness to open the throat of a potential enemy), or maybe his breathing problems due to suppressed anxiety.
Juwon's change starts … with the boots. After surviving a panic attack and making a public statement about serial murders, he arrives in Dongsik's basement wearing soiled boots. And he doesn't even notice it.
By Episode 7, Juwon is changing the narrow jacket for a more spacious raincoat. And since then, he has never changed the style of clothing-tent. He became more aware of his feelings and the need for freedom and space became more obvious.
During his three-month vacation, Juwon seems to have completely come to terms with the dirt - he doesn't even shake it off. And pay attention to the shoes!
In the first half of the series, Juwon's clothes were more of a protective case. After his vacation, he returns to rebel and impress.
And it changes not only the style of clothing, but also the hairstyle.
After Nam Sanbae's death, Juwon returns to his low-key style again. But the colors appear warmer and softer, and even the texture of the fabric itself creates a softer image.
The investigation gets closer and closer to his father, becomes personal - and Juwon begins to close his throat. His desire to warm up and take cover is almost palpable.
In the famous arrest scene, Juwon has the softest and lightest image. Here he relies on the other trusting himself in the hands of Dongsik. Although the chunky knit turtleneck sweater is a bit like chain mail.
Allusions to a knight and a bride in one image are a very typical combination for Juwon.
After falling to his knees in the rain, Juwon reverts to his style until Episode 9. Simpler and more open. He no longer defends himself.
This wardrobe story ends with "paired" outfits. Like Yin and Yang
LET'S PROVE THERE'S A RELIGION IN OUR LOVE // DEVOTION IN BEYOND EVIL
Leah Horlick For Your Own Good (via @geryone) // 괴물 Beyond Evil (2021) dir. Shim Nayeon // Fleurie Love and War // Sean Glatch "Caffine, Pt. 1," 4:41 // 괴물 Beyond Evil (2021) dir. Shim Nayeon // Madeline Miller The Song of Achilles // pinterest // Fall Out Boy Hum Hallelujah // 괴물 Beyond Evil (2021) dir. Shim Nayeon // Maggie Stiefvater Call Down the Hawk // 괴물 Beyond Evil (2021) dir. Shim Nayeon // Alexander Blok "I Leave the Tiresome Noise and Clamor," The Selected Poems of Alexander Blok // Mitski I Don't Smoke // 괴물 Beyond Evil (2021) dir. Shim Nayeon // pinterst // Taylor Swift marjorie
beyond evil is a good show because at some point in the story you get upset enough you start saying “i would die for lee dongsik” and soon enough the narrative is like “great news! han juwon would also die for lee dongsik!” and you get to watch what happens from there