So I am not really into writing the reviews although I always feel like saying a lot after finishing every drama I watch, yet Chief Kim is definitely a drama that you can't let away without sharing the emotions you've developed throughout the whole series.
And be ready to read so many things now, because I'm gonna write a lot!
Starting from the story, it's a very intense one in terms of being in Business, Business Ethics, Corporate Politics, and Law & Justice world, since it all starts from that and ends with that.
The story is about a bunch of righteous people who strive to bring justice back in their company, and the whole plot develops around that.
Simply, there are some bad people who need to be put in limits, and there are good people who try to do that, sounds familiar & very typical, huh? I don't think so, it's different here.
It's different because of Chief Kim himself, he brings unexpected ways to solve things, and he - with his very hilarious personality - never fails to make this drama one of a kind.
From the beginning you can feel the changes he's going through, turning from a bad person (not really bad, but reckless& carefree?) to a very good person who fights against injustice with putting his life on the line all the time for the sake of helping others, that quick changing wasn't in a very cheesy and unrealistic way, but it happened very smoothly and genuinely (Shout out to the writer Park Jae-bum). It's obvious that he's a good human (originally) but it was only (covered) beneath Gunsan with its random thugs.. yes, he was (Gunsan's Trash) once & he admits that, proudly hahah XD
I think it was only a matter of time and environment change for him to let that good side to appear, I guess - Thanks to Denmark, LOL
I don't wanna lie, I started watching this drama only because I am a big fan of Nam Goong Min, I did it even without reading anything about the story and the plot. He's a brilliant actor, hands down! but I honestly believe the reason why this drama went this far, is mainly because of him being our Kim Gwajang, his genuine funny moments are so great that you burst in laugh even if he doesn't spell a word, his hilarious facial expressions along with his goofy body language are more than enough to make your day!
Lee Junho - it's my first time to watch him and I'm quite surprised by his talent, Man! He's so into his character that you - for a second - might forget that he's only acting, this guys is genius & genuinely so real.
He made me hate him and love him, sometimes I felt like smashing his face through the screen and sometimes I just stared at him feeling his cuteness, and this, if it indicates to something, then it indicates to the power of acting that Lee Junho has - He's genius.
Seo Yul along with Kim Gwajang- are so attractive with their fancy suits! Man, it was torturing me all the time :"|
They might not have the very perfect features, yet they are so strangely attractive, seductive, and so beautiful - okay I'm crying while writing this :"( - bouchon namja ya, neohui dul da!
Let's talk about their bromance (Sigh)! - from where shall I begin?
The TQ Psycho and his Gluttonous Sociopath!
I was enjoying Lee Dong Wook and Gong Yoo's bromance in Goblin, but Hush!, Kim Gwajang and Seo Yool are much much better in this from its all angles, they're indeed, blending so well together and their chemistry is TOP, totally in another level.
That love-hate relationship with the very naughty kisses from Kim Gwajang and (Jagiya, let's go back to bed?) Lol - were so fun to watch, cute, adorable and so absorbing, especially in the last few episodes, I bet they had so much fun shooting all these scenes - Okay, can we talk about the beginning of the Ep 15? I cried so hard :"(
Anyway, I guarantee you that till the end, this bromance was so satisfying! They definitely deserve the best couple award of the year.
And honestly I am looking forward to seeing more of Lee Junho's, he's a new member of my (To-be-stalked) list! LOL.
The rest of the characters in this drama are great and so well played by the actors and actresses, everyone had to be there and everyone had a fundamental role, they all complemented each other actually.
There are few who really grabbed my attention and I really wish to see them more in some more interesting dramas, Park Myung Seok for example, he's such a cute and irreplaceable addition to this drama, Dang Ho deserves more attention by the drama directors, and I'm quite sure that his performance in Chief Kim will open so many doors for him in the future, well done Dong Ho!
His steadily and logical character development was so cheerful to watch, his Tanzanian accent, his way of imitating his dad's deep voice, all those moments were so well played by his bright acting.
Han Dong Hoon, I liked him and his red head (Cutie, I think), he has an adorable character though he isn't appearing that much there except for the last few episodes, but anyhow, he was a good addition.
Choo Nam Ho, he's a really a fine actor, and I really enjoyed his (father and son) relationship with Kim Gwajang, it was so lovely and adoring to watch them sharing the happy and the hard moments together and being there for each other, I get emotional every time I watch their scenes.
Hmm, I am not really a big fan of the female leads especially Yoon Ha Kyung, I couldn't digest her existence till the end, and I personally didn't find her blending with any of the male leads, and for that reason specifically, I'm so glad that this drama skipped the real romance that most of KDramas deeply engages the audiences in.
Yes, there're some slight romantic moments between Yoon Ha Kyung and Seo Yool, and I think those very light quick moments were more than enough for this serious drama, it was a sweet addition.
The Music is really good and so matching with the story-line, though it was so basic in my opinion, I mean the nature of this drama didn't even require that much attention to its music, the minimal the better, I guess.
"Doragal gireul chatji mothane .. Neomu meolli wabeoryeotdane", the music at the beginning will always remind me of Kim Gwajang's smirking face and the victorious spirit!
Definitely it will also remind me of those good vibes that this drama is all about, it's so energetic and so lively, the lyrics are so beautiful and it uplift your morale no matter what, suits Kim Gwajang's character a lot.
"Will you love me?" is also a good song, pure, sad, and sweet.
Webtoon also adds lots of uniqueness to this drama, it's creative as usual and so entertaining that it made me wait for every episodes' ending just to see what they have created this time, different thing that I've never seen before in KDramas.
Last but not least, if I could summarize this drama, then I would say that it is mainly focusing on two things, the bright COMEDY which Kim Gwajang brings to it (along with his partner in crime, friendship, the whole journey, SeoYul: Stop winking at me!), and all those very funny moments that make you forget your grief in a second.
It zones you out from your real world, and it just makes you laugh so hard, I was tearing up every time I'm watching this drama, and laughing so loudly from time to time in a way that freaked my family out.
It was a good one indeed, especially for me right now, where I am in the middle of nowhere in my life, and having a mental breakdown, this drama was like an aid for me, it really helped me out in a way or another to forget my hard and sorrowful life and laugh out of my heart for few hours every week, so sad that it ended now.
The second thing, is the morale story behind the whole thing, I think the writer and this drama's makers were only working toward one goal, which's merely about Business Ethics.
And let's say.. Life is all about Karma, you do good, good comes back to you, and vice versa, this drama might be trying to teach this lesson to all who hold powers in corporate life,hey, you.. just watch out!
The creative balance between this COMEDY and the SERIOUSNESS is so phenomenal, and the satisfying portions of both is what made this drama so interesting & thrilling.
Yes, 20 episodes with 60 min in each is quite long, which might seems to be boring for someone didn't start watching it, but let me tell you, it's the first KDrama ever which I never felt lazy to continue or felt bored in the middle of its 16 Ep. - not to mention thought of dropping it before it ends like many of KDramas that prolongs the plot where the story loses its spirit -. This one, it never fails to keep you entertained throughout these whole 20 episodes, at the end of each, you'll look forward to the next one with an absolute excitement, no doubt!
The Ending: A happy and so satisfying ending, you will never regret investing your time on this, I'm telling you.
The only thing that I personally wished to see in this drama, is.. if they could show more of Kim Gwajang's superb accounting skills at the end, where things were getting complicated more and more, rather than just taking a simple action or suggesting a random solution, I wished if his main talent (Playing with the numbers) could lead them to the victory, it would've been a very surprising way of ending this battle, but anyway, the way it ended is not less than perfection, all good & great!
ANYWAY... If you're hesitating, DON'T please.
Go watch it now, I'm already re-watching it with tears in my eyes - Oh my Goddness.. I terribly miss them! :"(
Thanks Kim Gwajang Team, SUGO!
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