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The Heavenly Idol korean drama review
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The Heavenly Idol
3 people found this review helpful
by daaaaane
Apr 2, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
This review may contain spoilers

an underrated kdrama this 2023 <33

i think about this drama as a fantasy rom-com kdrama that every episodes are a worth to binge watch because from the genre itself, it entertaining. But the fact that what brings this drama into fame is Kim Min Kyu's role. Has plot twists a bit and sometimes you could feel the tension and the chemistry between each casts. And it was a fun roller coaster ride full of emotions. To viewers only tip, I guess it needs lots of patience and understand the duration of the series most especially the story, I think it would give it a worth a watch + most scenes actually gives shape to the story.

STORY/PLOT
It all started to a Pontifex Rembrary, who was known for his divine powers to save and heal people. He was in a kingdom to serve and follow Redrin's orders to do as a follower. Until an evil spirit (a devil) fights with him, until both of them entered to the realm world. Until he realized that he entered to the world, got possessed by an idol's body, which is Woo Yeon-woo from a member of an unpopular idol group Wild Animals, as he need to go back and remain his role as a healer entering the world, helping the struggles and group's fortunes after a disastrously live performance. Using his charisma, visual and divine powers, he became popular, and discovering the reality behind his religious group and the devil. Helping him was a former employee in ML Entertainment, Kim Dal who was a long time fan of Woo Yeon-woo ever since her past traumatic experience from her previous job as a worker in an entertainment company. As both Rembrary and Kim Dal met each other, they discovered the path of Rembrary as Kim Dal helped him from all his problems, until they fall in love and bringing back the justice that Rembrary wants for everyone getting involved.

From the beginning, the drama really tells me that it has tons of potentials. From the plot of where it starts till how it ends. I get interested in watching this drama because of it's plot and Kim Min Kyu was involved from this project. The atmosphere with the overall story makes it funnier and cute, especially the characters has development from the begging till the end. The 1st episodes and the last episodes were the most entertaining, But the middle part of the story makes no sense. Since it has only 12 episodes, I think it was better than the usual16 episodes every series since it would make the story more boring and the story might possibly get dragged. But overall, the ending was a satisfying one, I don't even know why this series does not reached 8 and above ratings. Well it was a good one actually.

CAST & CHARACTERS
I get so much attracted to Kim Min Gue's role from this drama. Ever since his high anticipated drama from a Business Proposal, his recognition was way higher than before. The fact where he also improved a lot, and he discovered a new role for me ever since I saw him and recognize from Backstreeet Rookie. From school 2015, he improved a lot tbh. ngl, his visuals and charisma never get sick for looking at him and stare like a long time hahaha for real he was so attractive every time he shows from any drama series. For his character, Rembrary was a softie and innocent one. Especially his existence was to save and heal people who were struggling. And Woo Yeon-woo was a dumbfounded for real haha. I like his role as Rembrary since it has more the matured mindset and knowing the path that he goes, and really love the chemistry between him and Kim Dal :')) Also, with the comedy scenes, he was too perfect to be part of another comedy series like his previous role in ABP and this drama, THI. Go Bo Gyeol, the first time I saw her in this drama, well I can't say a lot about her since I never get to discover yet some of her roles, but she has potentials since the way she brings up her role as Kim Dal. She is also pretty haha. Well for her character, it seems that I love the way she acts, the way her emotions gives tension and chemistry as well with Rembrary and the other casts. Lee Jang Woo as the devil, well he was very interesting. that the fact where he was the same as Go Bo Gyeol, the first time seeing him in this drama. His character has a development in the ending, pretty bad he decided to gave up because of his bad doings in the real world. Park Sang Nam as well from the last drama I saw from him, was TWENTY-TWENTY. Well he improved a lot that the fact where this is the first time I saw him in this drama where he fits from this role of being the bad vibe type of grim reaper haha. He and Kim Min Gue was a perfect match to fight for their lives for real. To the other casts, I love them so much, that the fact they made this underrated kdrama series that satisfies my kdrama fan heart <33

Overall, this drama was pretty good one. a masterpiece i guess, and underrated too! on social media, i don't see some articles related to this drama, or posts related to this drama, but I would definitely say this would be part of the underrated kdramas of 2023. Good for binge watch (since it is a 12 epsiode kdrama good to watch for 2-3 days), great for time kill as well, great for beginners and a rewatch for me.

Kudos to the team and casts, looking forward for their next drama roles!! deserve even more recognitions to come <33
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