#yi seol...

[milkbreadtoast]

OC💙🧡 (drops w no context)

edit: ok some context.. it's all the same girl! Her name is 이설/Yi Seol. the long hair is a disguise/fake identity (for plot reasons)... I think I'll make her fake name 김노을/Kim Noeul

[yizaicons]

𐐪 seol inah ♡ like/reblog and credits if you use 💌

[iubar12]

PLEASE WRITE A FF ABOUT THEM T-T

Okay so I recently started twinkling watermelon (or sparkling watermelon) and I binge watched all 6 eps in one day (yea I'm hooked). I like all the characters and I really like the slow paced romance between Yi Chan and Cheong-Ah. BUT I'M WAY MORE INVESTED IN EUN GYEOUL AND SE KYUNG'S *I mean her daughter's* STORY !! I'm not a good writer so if you're interested in them as well and you're a good writer then please write a fanfic about them if you don't mind :"")<3

"Then shall I flaunt my skills a little?"

[naksushadows]

the individual posters of Twinkling Watermelon are so refreshing and bring us the feeling of youth and bonds that are the greatest virtue of the drama.

[hakudaye]

딱 한 달만 아무도 없는 곳에서 살다 왔으면 좋겠다는 생각을 하며 눈을 감았다.

김이설, <우리의 정류장과 필사의 밤>

aku memejamkan mata sambil memikirkan betapa menyenangkannya tinggal satu bulan saja di tempat yang tidak ada seorang pun.

kim yi-seol, our stops and writing's night

[k-star-holic]

"Han Ga-in can't make eye contact the first time I see her." How pretty can she be...

Source: k-star-holic.blogspot.com

[busylazy]

Alchemy of Souls: Seo Yul and Prince Go Won

Seo Yul went on to become the head of Jeongjingak. So he trains mages now, but this poor guy has neither Naksu nor So-yi.

His ancestor, master Seo Gyeong, and Jin Seol-ran's ill-fated love story continued with him because Jin Bu-yeon is her and Naksu is her.

Give the guy an epic adventure as he trains mages and lives a solitary but fulfilled life, or give him someone who'll train mages alongside him. Maybe another long-lost Jin family member or something? Give the Seo and Jin tragedy a better ending. Such a stretch, yes. 😂

What about Crown Prince Go Won? No Mu-deok nor Jin Bu-yeon for him either. I thought Lady Seo would have been nice, but they're relatives lol. Just give the guy a better queen than his mother was or something.

Edit (Jan 2025):

An AU idea came to mind while rewatching this show again. 💡

What if the ill-fated Seo (Gyeong) and Jin (Seol-ran) love story continues indeed through Seo Yul and another Jinyowon priestess? 🤔 But who would it be? Perhaps a cousin or a relative of the Jin sisters, like Jin Mu's long-lost daughter who's out to avenge her dad?

For Prince Go Won, perhaps a princess from another kingdom that could become potentially an enemy or an ally. What about another Jinyowon priestess? By doing that, all "four men that are from the Daeho Fortress that all the women want to marry" (the Crown Prince, Park Dang-gu, Seo Yul, and Jang Uk) from powerful families would have married into the Jin family. Although technically, it's Naksu via Jin Bu-yeon. Part 2 ended with Bu-yeon supposedly helping out with the queen-to-be selection process.

But what if Naksu gets exposed finally? Technically, she is from a once distinguished family too (as Cho Yeong), but I wonder how the people will react to that. The mages were gossiping about Uk being the late king's son through the alchemy of souls so that seems to have been accepted by the general populace.

How about the mage family leaders who died when they tried to wake the firebird? Sure, they were bad guys, but there can possibly be conflicting opinions on that.

Lastly, I'm also curious about Yul's general dad. He was never shown in the story, but Seoho Fortress sounds as equally intriguing as Daeho. Uk was also appointed as the North Fortress general, so I imagine that the kingdom is larger with possibly four fortresses in all directions (north, south, east, and west) with Daeho situated in the middle for optimal protection. Seoho was described to be far, so it can possibly be in the opposite direction of the North fortress, the south.

I imagine it to be similar to the image below, but the four fortresses should be very far from the center and will require days of travel.

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Siella’s Revenge Affair, by ssal-lemon and Seol Yi Lynn

[korelist]

TWINKLING WATERMELON // KDRAMA DİZİ YORUMU

UYARI : Yazılar genel olarak spoiler içerebilir. İçermeyedebilir.

İmdb puanı: 9 Benim puanım: 10

Drama: Twinkling Watermelon (English title) / Sparkling Watermelon (literal title)

Hangul: 반짝이는 워터멜론

Director: Son Jung-Hyun

Writer: Jin Soo-Wan

Date: 2023

Cast: Ryeo Un, Choi Hyun-Wook, Seol In-A, Shin Eun-Soo, Choi Won-Young, Seo Young-Hee, Bong Jae-Hyun, Ko Du-Shim, Park Ho-San, Kim Tae-Woo

Twinkling Watermelon, hem gençlik enerjisini hem de nostaljik bir atmosferi bir araya getiren, sıcacık karliteli bir dizi. Son derece kibar ve akıllıca yazılmış, emek harcanmış bir yapım. Zaman yolculuğu, aile bağları ve bireysel hayaller gibi güçlü temaları işleyerek izleyiciyi ilk andan itibaren büyülemeyi başarıyor. Dizi, hem görsel zenginliği hem de içten hikâyesiyle kendini unutulmazlar arasına yazdırıyor. Zamana meydan okuyan bir hikayeyi bizlere sunuyor. Bu kadar şeyi bir arada harmanlayan nadir yapımlardan biri. Benim kesinlikle meşhur ilk 10 listeme girdi.  Aile bağlarından müziğe, dostluklardan ilk aşklara kadar birçok şey bulmanız mümkün.

Burada çok kısa vadeli bir spoiler vereyim. Almak istemeyen bu paragrafı atlasın. Ben bilmeden izledim çok daha eğlenceliyd. Belki yazıyı başlamadan okursunuz belki başladıktan sonra okursunuz bilmiyorum ama uyarıyorum. Dizi iki farklı zaman diliminde geçiyor. Bunu tam hikayeye girdiğiniz anda birinci bölümün sonunda fark ediyorsunuz. Ve bu farkındalık bana süper keyif vermişti. Bilerek izleseydim yine keyif alırdım ama o sürpriz anı ayrı bir tat kattı.

Hikâyenin merkezinde, duygusal bir geçmişin izlerini taşıyan ve kendini anlamaya çalışan Ha Eun-Gyeol (Ryeo Un) adında bir genç var. Eun-Gyeol, işitme engelli bir çiftin küçük oğlu. Abisi ve ebeveynlerinin aksine işitebilen bu genç ailesine olan sevgisi ve müzik tutkusuyla dolup taşıyor. Ve yaşı ilerledikçe hayatının en büyük ikilemini yaşamaya başlıyor; Hayallerinin peşinden mi gitmeli, yoksa ailesinin beklentilerine mi öncelik vermeli?

Bir gün gizemli bir şekilde 1990’lara yolculuk eden Eun-Gyeol, burada hem kendi ailesinin gençlik dönemine tanıklık eder hem de kendisini etkileyen bir müzik grubunun parçası olur. 1990’larda, Eun-Gyeol’un karşılaştığı kişilerden biri Ha Yi-Chan (Choi Hyun-Wook). Yi-Chan, hayalleri ve tutkuları büyük, ama duygusal olarak hassas bir gençtir. Choi Hyun-Wook, Yi-Chan karakteriyle hem enerjik hem de duygusal bir performans sergiliyor. Tek kelime ile de enfes oynamış. Özellikle mimikleri ve oyunculuğundaki doğallık, net bir şekilde Park Seo-Joon���u andırıyor. Genç bir Park Seo-Joon performansı izlemek gibiydi. Dizideki performansı, genç oyuncular arasında parlayan bir yıldız olarak gösterilmesinin nedenini bir kez daha kanıtlıyor.  Dizinin başrolleri arasındaki bu dinamik, izleyiciyi hikayeye bağlayan en güçlü unsurlardan biri. Ayrıca Choi Hyun-Wook’un bu detayı benim gözümde ona hayran olmak için yetti. Çünkü en nihayetinde konu; Park Seo-Joon ♡❤

Diğer yandan, Yoon Chung-A (Shin Eun-Soo) karakteri de dizinin büyüsünü ve kalitesini artırıyordu. Hem Eun-Gyeol’un hem de Yi-Chan’un hayatında önemli bir yer edinen karakterimiz çok duru ve çok doğal bir oyunculuk sergiliyor. Aşk, dostluk ve aile bağları, bu karakter üzerinden de etkileyici bir şekilde işleniyor. İşaret dili kullanımı, aktarımı da ayrıca çok net ve gerçekçiydi.

Dizi, yalnızca bir zaman yolculuğu hikâyesi değil, aynı zamanda kendini keşfetme yolculuğu da diyebiliriz. Eun-Gyeol’un müzikle olan bağını izlemek, onun büyüme ve değişim sürecine tanık olmak izleyiciyi derinden etkiliyor. Aynı zamanda aile dinamiklerine yapılan vurgu, izleyiciye sık sık kendi bağlarını ve değerlerini sorgulatıyor. Hikaye boyunca, geçmişte yapılan seçimlerin geleceği nasıl etkilediği vurgulanıyor. Eun-Gyeol’un geçmişte yaşadığı olayların bugününü nasıl şekillendirdiğini izlemek, diziyi sıradan bir zamanda yolculuk hikayesinden çok daha fazlası haline getiriyor. Bu tema, izleyiciyi kendi hayatındaki seçimler üzerine düşünmeye sevk ediyor. Ki ben bu tarz zamanda yolculuklarda hep bir mantık hatası bulup, ona takılıp izlediğim şeyi kendime dar ederim, buna rağmen beni hiç rahatsız eden bir şey olmadı. Bütün sorularımın cevaplarını verdi.

Görsel ve işitsel olarak da Twinkling Watermelon harika bir deneyimdi. Dizinin atmosferi de  oldukça dikkat çekici detaylarla doluydu. 1990’ların Kore’sine yolculuk yapmak tam bir nostaljik deneyimdi. Dekorlar, kostümler ve o dönemin müzikleri, izlemeyi daha da keyifli hale getirmişti. Özellikle müzik kullanımı, tamamlayıcı bir rol üstleniyor. Her bir şarkı, hem sahnelerin duygusal yoğunluğunu artırıyor hem de izleyiciyi daha çok bağlıyor. Müzik, hikâyenin yalnızca bir aracı değil, aynı zamanda ruhu. Her performans, hikâyenin ilerleyişinde duygusal bir bağ kurmayı başarıyor.

Oyunculuk anlamında da güçlü bir kadroya sahip, sadece başrolleriyle değil, yan karakterleriyle de etkileyici bir kadrosu var. Her karakter, hikâyeye katkıda bulunuyor ve izleyicinin ilgisini ayakta tutuyor. Choi Hyun-Wook ve Ryeo Un başta olmak üzere tüm oyuncu kadrosu, rollerine tamamen uyum sağlamış. Hepsine ayrı ayrı bayıldım.

Twinkling Watermelon, her yaştan izleyiciye hitap eden bir yapım. En başta dediğim gibi bu dizi kesinlikle ilk 10’a girmeyi hak eden bir eser. Gerek senaryosu, gerek oyunculuk performansları, gerekse duygusal derinliğiyle uzun süre unutulmayacak bir yapım. Oyunculuklara bayıldım. Seneryoya bayıldım. Çekimlere bayıldım. O kadar beğendim ki anlatamam. Tek kelimeyle harikaydı. Herkes şahaneydi. Heeerkes... Eğer etkileyici bir hikâye ve müziğin birleştiği bir dizi arıyorsanız, bunu kaçırmamalısınız.

OST:

RP – Tomorrow

Kim Han Gyeom – Shining

Twinkling Watermelon is a warm and high-quality drama that brilliantly blends youthful energy with a nostalgic atmosphere. It's an incredibly polite and intelligently written production, clearly crafted with great care. By weaving together strong themes like time travel, family bonds, and personal dreams, it manages to enchant viewers from the very first moment. With its rich visuals and heartfelt storytelling, it secures a place among unforgettable dramas. It offers a story that truly defies time. It's one of those rare shows that successfully harmonizes so many elements, and it absolutely made it into my famous top 10 list. From family bonds to music, from friendships to first loves—you can find it all here.

Here’s a quick spoiler warning for those who want to go in blind—skip this paragraph if you prefer surprises. I watched it without knowing, and it made the experience even more fun. Maybe you're reading this before starting, maybe after, but just in case: the story unfolds across two different timelines. You realize this right at the end of the first episode, just when you're fully immersed in the story. That moment of realization was so delightful for me. Even if I had known beforehand, I still would have enjoyed it—but the surprise definitely added an extra layer of joy.

At the heart of the story is Ha Eun-Gyeol (Ryeo Un), a young man carrying the emotional traces of his past while trying to understand himself. Eun-Gyeol is the youngest son of a hearing-impaired couple and, unlike his parents and brother, he can hear. Overflowing with love for his family and passion for music, he faces a growing inner conflict: should he follow his dreams, or prioritize his family’s expectations?

One day, Eun-Gyeol mysteriously travels back to the 1990s, where he witnesses his family's youth and becomes part of a music band that will shape his life. One of the people he meets is Ha Yi-Chan (Choi Hyun-Wook), a passionate dreamer with a sensitive soul. Choi Hyun-Wook delivers an energetic and emotional performance as Yi-Chan—honestly, it was flawless. His expressions and natural acting style strongly reminded me of Park Seo-Joon. Watching him felt like seeing a young Park Seo-Joon in action. His performance once again proves why he's considered a rising star among young actors. The dynamic between the two leads is one of the strongest elements pulling the audience into the story. And honestly, just this Park Seo-Joon resemblance was enough to make me adore Choi Hyun-Wook. ♡❤

On the other hand, Yoon Chung-A (Shin Eun-Soo) also elevated the drama’s magic and quality. She holds a significant place in the lives of both Eun-Gyeol and Yi-Chan, delivering a pure and natural performance. Themes of love, friendship, and family ties are beautifully conveyed through her character. The use of sign language was portrayed realistically and clearly as well.

This isn’t just a time travel story—it’s a journey of self-discovery. Watching Eun-Gyeol’s bond with music, and witnessing his growth and transformation, leaves a deep impact. The strong emphasis on family dynamics also encourages viewers to reflect on their own connections and values. Throughout the series, the story highlights how choices made in the past shape the future. Watching how Eun-Gyeol’s experiences in the past influence his present makes this much more than a typical time travel drama. It pushes the audience to think about the impact of their own life choices. And personally, I usually find logical flaws in time travel plots that ruin the experience for me—but not here. All my questions were answered, and nothing bothered me.

Visually and aurally, Twinkling Watermelon is a stunning experience. The atmosphere is packed with meticulous details. Traveling to 1990s Korea through its sets, costumes, and music created a wonderful nostalgic journey. The use of music, in particular, played a key role—it wasn't just a background element but the very soul of the story. Each song intensified the emotional resonance of the scenes, making the audience feel even more connected.

Acting-wise, the show boasts a strong cast—not only the leads but the supporting characters, too. Every character contributes meaningfully to the story and keeps the audience engaged. From Choi Hyun-Wook to Ryeo Un, every cast member perfectly embodied their roles. I adored all of them.

Twinkling Watermelon appeals to audiences of all ages. As I said at the beginning, it fully deserves its place among the top 10. With its brilliant script, outstanding performances, and emotional depth, it's a drama that will be remembered for a long time. I loved the acting. I loved the script. I loved the cinematography. I loved it so much I can't even explain it. It was simply perfect. Everyone was phenomenal. Everyone! If you're looking for a story where moving narratives and music intertwine, you absolutely shouldn’t miss this one.

Raven Melus

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[milkbreadtoast]

can finally put them together... the main 4 charas of this story(*that will prob never be made into a thing but its fun to think abt)!!

*whispers* tentative names: 💚강효준 (kang hyojun), 💙이설(yi/lee seol), 💜유성화 (yu seonghwa), ❤️송혜연 (song hyeyeon). Hyojun(m) and Seol(f) are the protags and Seonghwa(m) and Hyeyeon(f) are on the "opposing side" in the story

[bookishbokkie]

🐈‍⬛ jeon wonwoo reading challenge 🐈‍⬛

these are books that seventeen's wonwoo has read, recommended to carats, or has recommended to members

👓 = books read

🐈 = to be read

🐈‍⬛ 달러구트 꿈 백화점 by 이미예 (dallergut dream department store by lee miye)

🐈‍⬛ sherlock holmes series by arthur conan doyle

🐈‍⬛ ナミヤ雑貨店の奇蹟 by 東野 圭吾 (miracles of the namiya general store by keigo higashino) 🐈

🐈‍⬛ me before you by jojo moyes

🐈‍⬛ be more cat by alison davies

🐈‍⬛ 第七天 by 余华 (the seventh day by yu hua)

🐈‍⬛ 三国演义 by 罗贯中 (romance of the three kingdoms by luo guanzhong)

🐈‍⬛ 麒麟の翼 by 東野 圭吾 (a death in tokyo by keigo higashino)

🐈‍⬛ 종의 기원 by 정유정 (the good son by jeong yoojeong)

🐈‍⬛ guns, germs, and steel by jared diamond cover

🐈‍⬛ le petit prince by antoine de saint-exupéry (the little prince by antoine de saint-exupéry)

🐈‍⬛ the four great tragedies by william shakespeare (hamlet 👓, othello, king lear, & macbeth) 🐈

🐈‍⬛ call me by your name by andré aciman

🐈‍⬛ 西游记 by 吴承恩 (journey to the west by wu cheng'en)

🐈‍⬛ any book by 村上 春樹 (haruki murakami) 👓

🐈‍⬛ books without english translations 🐈‍⬛

these are books that, as of right now, that i can't read because there are not translated and i'm not that good at reading korean or japanese yet

🐈‍⬛ 달러구트 꿈 백화점 2 by 이미예 (dallergut dream department store 2 by lee miye)

🐈‍⬛ 仮面山荘殺人事件 by 東野 圭吾 (the murder in mansion masquerade by keigo higashino)

🐈‍⬛ 向日葵の咲かない夏 by 道尾秀介 (the summer when the sunflowers do not bloom by shusuke michio)

🐈‍⬛ 김이나의 작사법 by 김이나 (kim eana’s songwriting method by kim eana)

🐈‍⬛ 설민석의 조선왕조실록 by 설민석 (seol minsuk's annals of the joseon dynasty by seol minsuk)

🐈‍⬛ 你，很好: 接受过去的你，喜欢现在的自己 by 艾尔文 (i wish i will do well by alvin)

🐈‍⬛ 90년생이 온다 by 임홍택 (people who were born in 90's are coming by im hong taek)

🐈‍⬛ 부의 지각변동 by 박종훈 (the perceptual fluctuation of wealth by park joong hoon)

🐈‍⬛ war diary of admiral yi sun shin (난중일기) (there's one translation available but it's hard to get a copy)

[iubar12]

Viva La Vida

Twinkling watermelon has ended and now I don't know what to watch. My Mondays and Tuesdays aren't going to twinkle anymore now :(.

My thoughts on the ending : Keeping all the criticism about the ending aside, I think this was the best possible ending for everyone. Ha Eun Gyeol's family isn't struggling anymore as Ha Yi Chan and Yoon Cheong Ah are both successful, happy and charming as ever. Most importantly they are still in contact with their bandmates (their friends learned sign language for them and that's the cutest thing ever :( ). Ha Eun Gyeol doesn't feel 'burdened' anymore and can finally do what he always loved. On Eun Yu isn't suffering anymore either as she changed her mother's future which ended up changing her present as well. And Ha Eun Gyeol and On Eun Yu ENDED UP TOGETHERRR!!!

✨ Viva La Vida ✨

[chuluoyi]

omg chu i started twinkling watermelon and its so good have you watched it 🥺

omg why's the title so funny😭 i didn't know before you mentioned it to me!! but seol in ah?! count me in!!

right now i'm watching gyeongseong creature and marry my husband!!🥹 marry my husband lit made me giggle bc the husband is lee yi kyung—😭 do you watch either of this too??

[fakeyellow]

what exactly is the plot of the drama they're filming? if it's too spoilery, how about just a short description like you'd see when browsing netflix? and we already know it's historical, but is it more romance/court intrigue/melodrama?

It's going to be based on the actual kdrama The Red Sleeve, which admittedly I haven't watched haha. Long post ahead based on recaps I've read:

The title refers to the red sleeve cuff worn by court ladies to represent how they are the king's women. They are similar to ladies in waiting.

Essentially, it's the story of a Joseon dynasty king (Crown Prince Yi San who becomes King Jeongjo) and a court lady (Deok Im). It's based on historical records that mention how the court lady rejected the king twice, and how the king loved the court lady dearly. It has a mixture of romance, light-hearted shenanigans, melodrama, and courtly intrigue (i.e. everything you mentioned).

Deok Im is a smart and free-spirited orphan who was brought into the palace to become a court lady. As a child, she unknowingly rejects Yi San and when they coincidentally reunite as adults, she rejects his advances because she wants to live her life as freely as she can (while being a court lady) as opposed to the heavily restricted life of a royal concubine. The drama dives into the lives of court ladies by showing Deok Im's journey.

Yi San is the son of the allegedly mentally ill Prince Sado, who was ultimately executed by his own father, King Yeongjo (this is historically accurate). Because of this, Yi San faces difficulty with his own emotional trauma, his relationship with his grandfather, and trouble regarding whether he can inherit the throne or not.

Despite many barriers, they develop a strong relationship with each other and Deok Im struggles between choosing her love or her freedom.

SPOILERS FOR THE ENDING:

In the last few episodes of the drama, Deok Im eventually decides to be with Yi San, now King Jeongjo, and becomes his concubine. They no longer have to hide their love but now she is unable to leave the palace or hang out with her dear friends (fellow court ladies). She loves him but she's also lost a fundamental part of her identity. Her first child with the King falls ill and dies, and the resulting trauma of this leads to Deok Im dying while pregnant with her second child. Before she dies, she requests to see her friends but her wish is not granted. She then asks the king to please pass her by in their next lives so that she can live her life freely, and she dies.

Years later, the king (who's shown to never have fully recovered from her death) falls ill. He dreams of Deok Im and he decides to stay with her forever (and die) rather than wake up.

I'll be adapting the drama a lot more for Female Lee Seol than I will for Male Lee Seol.

[ulkaralakbarova]

After a deadly earthquake turns Seoul into a lawless badland, a fearless huntsman springs into action to rescue a teenager abducted by a mad doctor. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Nam-san: Ma Dong-seok Yang Gi-su: Lee Hee-jun Choi Ji-wan: Lee Jun-young Han Su-na: Roh Jeong-eui Lee Eun-ho: Ahn Ji-hye Kwon Sang-sa: Park Ji-hoon Teacher: Jang Young-nam Tiger: Park Hyo-joon Yeon-su: Seong Byeong-suk Madame: Jung Young-ju Ju-ye: Lee Han-joo Director Choi: Park Sang-hoon Director Oh: Ahn Seong-bong Ju-ye’s Father: Jeong Gi-seop Ju-ye’s Mother: Kim Young-sun Western Grandfather: Sin Sin-beom Western’s Mother: Hong Yi-joo Film Crew: Production Design: Jo Hwa-seong Sound Supervisor: Kim Suk-won Editor: Nam Na-young Special Effects Supervisor: Jung Do-ahn Adaptation: Ma Dong-seok Lighting Director: Song Hyun-suk Director of Photography: Byun Bong-sun Production Sound Mixer: Jung Gun Producer: Choi Won-ki Makeup & Hair: Nam Ji-soo Special Effects Makeup Artist: Pi Dae-seong Digital Intermediate: Lee Hye-min Production Design: Park Gyu-bin Original Music Composer: Kim Dong-wook Editor: Ha Mi-ra Martial Arts Choreographer: Heo Myeong-haeng Writer: Kim Bo-tong Executive Producer: Byun Seung-min Martial Arts Choreographer: Yoon Seong-min Original Story: Kim Dong-gyun Adaptation: Kim Chang-hoon Writer: Kwak Jae-min Executive Producer: Choi Byeong-hwan Special Effects Makeup Artist: Seol Ha-un Props: Kang Shin-hong Key Grip: Lee Hyun-gyu Special Effects Supervisor: Im Jong-hyeok Line Producer: Choi Su-im Visual Effects: Yuk Gwan-woo Movie Reviews: Chris Sawin: The film features some hard-hitting and explosive action sequences that will rightfully cater to fans of the genre. The battle in the basement of the apartment building, where we see Nam-san use a shotgun to blast his way through some of the doctor’s ‘enhanced’ individuals, is a total exhilarating blast. Ma Dong-seok has been a powerhouse for most of his career post Train to Busan, but he sends people flying whenever he throws his fist or pulls the trigger. _Badland Hunters_ also has to break a record for most decapitations in a film. **Full review:** https://bit.ly/bdlndhntr MovieGuys: Badland Hunters does something things well, others just passably. Action is wall to wall and well choreographed.Special effects are excellent. Characterisations are solid if predictable and the acting is not to be sniffed at. However, the story is unremarkable, with a climax that feels, well, anti climatic. In summary, an okay but hardly exceptional watch, that would have benefited from more creativity on the storytelling front. Ritesh Mohapatra: “Badland Hunters: A Visually Striking Action Spectacle with Narrative Shortcomings” In this post-apocalyptic action thriller, Badland Hunters, while suffering from a repetitive and clichéd plot and uninteresting characters, excels in stunning hand-to-hand choreography and scintillating action set pieces. The film benefits greatly from the expertise of its veteran stunt coordinator turned director, known for his work on Train to Busan. Commendable world-building, visionary concepts, and excellent VFX are hindered by conventional writing. The short, crisply edited runtime avoids unnecessary elements. Don Lee’s exceptional portrayal of Nam-san, with exhilarating action sequences, overshadows the film’s narrative weaknesses, making it a guiltily satisfying popcorn-worthy entertainer, particularly for adrenaline enthusiasts. Instagram & X @streamgenx.

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