*This review is written after watching parts 1 to 4*
You click on it casually and get drawn in without hesitation. It's brutal and uncomfortable, yet you can't seem to cut it off. It's a 'bad relationship' where bad guys run rampant, and you inevitably have to go all the way.
Netflix's new K-series 'Bad Relationship' is a crime thriller depicting the intertwined stories of six individuals who cannot escape from a bad relationship even if they want to. Directed by Lee Il-hyung, known for 'Prosecutor's Odyssey', this is his first series work, created in collaboration with the production team behind 'The Drug King' and 'Suriname'.
The cast includes Park Hae-soo, Shin Min-a, Lee Hee-joon, Kim Sung-kyun, Lee Kwang-soo, and Gong Seung-yeon. Each of the six actors makes a 'bad' choice for their own reasons, getting hopelessly tangled without being able to find a starting point. Over six episodes, the stories and relationships of these characters unfold without a moment's rest.
The lengthy bad relationship begins with 'the man who borrowed money from a loan shark' (Lee Hee-joon). He is in a dire situation, unable to repay the borrowed money and facing the possibility of losing his life in a month. In the midst of this, he learns that his father has a 500 million won life insurance policy and pulls in a Korean-Chinese worker, Gil-ryong (Kim Sung-kyun), who was unfairly dismissed from the same factory.
Yoo-jung (Gong Seung-yeon), who discovers a 'discarded corpse', suddenly gets involved. She's as pretty as she is bad. She diligently abuses her shining beauty. Her boyfriend, the bespectacled man (Lee Kwang-soo), is helpless against her. It's too deadly. After spending a romantic night together, the two rush to Seoul in the early morning and get into a car accident. A couple passing by becomes suspicious of them. Just when they think they've narrowly escaped the crisis, another man (Park Hae-soo) witnesses them. The bespectacled man, overwhelmed with anxiety, loses his rationality and attacks this 'witness'.
From episode 3, things get seriously tangled. One variable leads to another. The connections of the 'sinners' surrounding a horrific accident become messily intertwined. As this happens, they begin to reveal their true colors, becoming increasingly devastated. They are each other's prey and threats, truly a bad relationship.
The 'wounded woman' appears in episode 4. The doctor, Joo-yeon (Shin Min-a), saves a patient who was brought to the hospital burned. Although the patient is unidentified, she recognizes him immediately upon hearing his name. However, the man does not recognize her at all. He even thanks her for saving him. Those words dig into her heart. The woman decides to kill such a man.
As each of them rushes forward with their own desires, the more they try to cut ties, the more they become entangled. The situation is a continuous series of unpredictable and unmanageable events. The curiosity about how it will all be tied up grows. Amidst the fast-paced, immersive development, there are unique pauses.
Above all, the performances of the actors are outstanding. With such a glamorous cast, there are no acting holes. Each actor perfectly embodies their character, exuding madness in their own unique way, creating a strangely harmonious blend. In particular, Park Hae-soo is free. He frequently changes his facial expressions and soars through the scenes.
What started easily becomes increasingly difficult, and as the level of complexity rises, the fun of unraveling it grows even more. Amidst a series of simple evil acts, complex variables appear non-stop, creating a sense of urgency. You find yourself continuously chasing this rough and mysterious path. Thus, despite the brutal nature typical of adult content and the feast of villains, you can't help but keep watching the next episode. P.S. It just won't let go...
To be released worldwide on April 4. Not suitable for minors.
