The hype and runaway record breaking success of Netflix K-drama Squid Game hasn’t even died down yet and the streaming platform this Friday dropped the next of it’s original series produced dramas. My Name (Undercover or Nemesis) starring Han So Hee, Ahn Bo Hyun, and Park Hee Soon released all episodes on October 15th, and other than Jeon Ji Hyun in the prequel one-episode Kingdom: Ashin of the North, I believe Han So Hee is the first K-actress to headline a Netflix produced drama. That’s an amazing achievement and great timing also on her side with My Name releasing just after Squid Game, it can only buoy the interest what with SG elevating K-dramas as a whole with the broader International Audience. My Name is a gritty revenge thriller that’s if Infernal Affairs was not a mutual swap but just a one way swap, with Han So Hee playing a member of a crime organization who goes undercover as a cop to find her father’s killer. Ahn Bo Hyun will also join a small group of K-stars who have a currently airing K-drama on television at the same time as a Netflix premiere. I’m waiting to see what the reviews are but the drama looks great from all the previews if this genre if your cup of tea.
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Watching this right now. It is GOOD. Stellar acting all around and great cinematography. I haven't seen a Netflix Original yet that doesn't deliver on those two fronts.
I am mightily impressed by Han So Hee. Mad props to her for taking on this gritty and ugly role and challenging herself. The fight scenes are brutal and she must've trained hard because there is no stunt double and those scenes are one long take.
HSH totally deserves her It Girl status. She has the acting chops, work ethic, and drive to experiment to back it up. Wish more actresses would go for these type of roles.
I just finished episode 1 and I'm hooked! Han So Hee is killing it, girl definitely has acting chops and the ability to carry a show (anyone who thinks her breakout in TWOTM was just because people liked her face is just wrong, like you said she has the chops to back it up).
@Royal We - Yay. Let me know what you think after finishing it. I don't think HSH played the role perfectly (that would be Park Hee Soon), but she did a solid job and is stretching her abilities really quickly.
Ksh is actually the first kactress to headline a Netflix produced drama with love alarm
Yes, exactly, good confirmation ??
While everyone is focused on Hsh, how amazing was park hee soon.. He totally stole every scene he was in
I thought Kingdom will be the 1st NetflixKR produced drama.
I really liked it
Han So Hee is on fire. She is so good. Oh my goodness. She totally deserves all the hype, which will probably increase after this show. I am now convinced she's one of the most promising actresses of her age group.
Ahn Bo Hyun is also really impressive.
Everyone in the cast is good. No weak link. I don't know what magic Netflix is doing, but it's working.
Real reviews or the ones her sponsors pay for? :P Sorry, the obvious media play turned me off and it's not like she's a great actress. I just can't stand staring at her face...something is off about it. She looks better in still photos with good angles and the right lighting. Those who like her and her dramas - more power to you. Different strokes for different folks. Enjoy.
Given that the Korean media ran many "Everything is fine! Move along!"- type of articles after the low ratings of Nevertheless, it's obvious that HSH has some serious support in the industry. As far as I know Song Kang wasn't defended in the same way. No hate, just an observation.
Yes, we can even see the fake posts at the top of the thread - Netflix originals always having good acting and cinematography? LOL. They need to try harder.
I believe Kim So Hyun was first, but good for Han So Hee. I don't think I'll watch as noir crime genre is not my cup of tea and I've been turned off by all the mediaplay surrounding her. If you're really the it girl, it doesn't need to be shoved in people's faces. Hoyeon Jung's rise to true it girl status is the biggest example of organic success.
this Kim Jin Min. Offcourse when the high budget given to someone like him, the cinematography and the scene will be top notch hehhehe. it reminds me abit of time between dog and wolf. Noir genre is really not that popular in Drama format. I'm happy HSH take the challenge.
Umm..Kim So Hyun is the first actress to headline a Netflix original. She doesn't deserve the blatant disregard especially considering how much hype Love Alarm have irrespective of the shipping disappointments. Han So Hwee and Jun Ji Hyun are the first actresses to headline a Netflix action drama. Give recognition where it's due please. Stop turning a blind eye to hard work of others.
Kim Sohyun and Jung Yumi first headlined Netflix dramas before her...did you perhaps forget about the other 2 amazing ladies?
Exactly KSH and JYM did it before already don't why OP forgot that.
The storyline is predictable but the acting and directing is top notch. I think this was a smart move by Han So-hee. It's a 180 for her and shows her acting and action chops.