"Spring of 1945. There were humans and creatures in a hospital of Gyeongseong. Behold, the powers of destiny. Beware, the powers of karma," reads바카라 웹사이트the synopsis of the horror-thriller series. Once you read it, and watch the eye-catching trailer, wouldn't you mark you calendar for December 22, its release date?
If there was a series that a K-drama lover was highly waiting for, it's This show, since its very beginning, keeps you at the edge of your seat. It's one of those shows that once you start watching, you just can't hit the pause button. The story is surrounded by바카라 웹사이트monsters, blood, dead bodies, gore, so, it's better to watch the trailer to know what you're signing up for.바카라 웹사이트
*no spoilers*
'Gyeongseong Creature': Story
The story takes you back to the cherry-blossom spring of 1945 when Korea was under the Japanese occupation.바카라 웹사이트The story is based in the area of Gyeongseong. The Ongseong Hospital is the core of the show, and it's a place which is a one-way ticket for Koreans; once you enter it, you don't come back out alive. Everyone has their set of eyes glued to the hospital as it's the place where most people have lost their loved ones who suddenly "disappeared."바카라 웹사이트
The series introduces us to바카라 웹사이트the richest man in Gyeongsaeng, Jang Tae-sang (played by ) first. And like every other hero, he's getting beat up.바카라 웹사이트He has been strapped to a chair and strictly been ordered to find a missing person. He can take all the abuses in the world, just not any comments about his hard-earned money and success.바카라 웹사이트Now, asking all his sources and connections, he is set to find the mistress of the Japanese official who threatened him. He comes across the beautiful and mysterious Yoon Chae-ok (played by ), who is on another quest to find her long lost mother, who she hadn't seen in over ten years. The two decide to help each other out, irrespective of their differences in opinions and thinking.바카라 웹사이트
But, that still doesn't answer why the title is named 'Gyeongseong Creature.' Blinded by scientific evolution and a biological warfare, humans are being converted into바카라 웹사이트strange creatures in the name of "science"바카라 웹사이트in Ongseong Hospital by the Imperial Army.바카라 웹사이트Now, Chae-ok and Tae-sang have joined forces with a few trusted people to attempt to sneak inside the heavily-guarded hospital cum military base, where each of their missing persons are supposed to be.바카라 웹사이트Upon entering the hospital, they were shocked to find out what was really going on inside. The horrors were so much so that even the walls of the hospital appeared creepy, and it's visually hurting to see. Humans were treated roughly, experimented on, and their dead bodies were burnt or heads cut off and kept in jars. No one was spared. No one.바카라 웹사이트The episodes gradually capture바카라 웹사이트the torture and abuse바카라 웹사이트committed by the Army.
Alongside many바카라 웹사이트betrayals, a growing chemistry between the actors in the last expected place, corruption, hatred, violence and gore, there is a shift in the storyline, which went from rescuing one person to wholly destroying the Army's inhumane operations. Only one thing doesn't change: the will to survive and make it out alive, no matter what it takes.
'Gyeongseong Creature': Performances
Park Seo-joon is playing the role of a wealthy individual, who owns a pawn shop. He is a recognizable person who has connections ranging from바카라 웹사이트lowlifes to Government officials. We're all aware that Park Seo-joon is a wonderful actor, but this role just doesn't sit well with him. His feelings and his dialogues don't seem to align with his body language. While at the end of the series, you see him trying to be a "hero" figure, it doesn't excite the viewer or make them empathize with him in any way. Agreed, some of his scenes stood out, but overall, in my opinion, he has done better roles.바카라 웹사이트
On the other hand, Han So-hee has done a good job.바카라 웹사이트She's thrilling to watch as Yoon Chae-ok. Her looks and her aura gave off resilience through the screen. Her stoic character,바카라 웹사이트not very different from some other shows she's done before, really suited her. She pulled off her action scenes just as well as her emotional scenes. I think one of her fiercest parts in the show was the way she looked the Japanese official right in the eye with confidence and said,바카라 웹사이트“You may be able to violate me by force, but that doesn’t give you바카라 웹사이트 any power at all." That's just etched in my brain. The dominance she exudes is remarkable.바카라 웹사이트
But I believe, more than the lead cast, the supporting actors have really carried forward the story.바카라 웹사이트Wi Ha-joon's acting as Kwon Jun-taek in the second half of the series was mindblowing. Though his role isn't much, it's extremely pivotal. Not to forget, Claudia Kim's Lady Maeda; the way she maintained a neutral expression through and through and exudes dominance is outstanding.바카라 웹사이트
One character that really stood out for me personally is바카라 웹사이트Choi Young-joon's바카라 웹사이트Lieutenant General Gato. His face seemed like it took on the role of a crazy villain, which was well done. He seemed like he had immersed himself in the바카라 웹사이트role and had become that character, which was commendable.바카라 웹사이트
'Gyeongseong Creature': Script, Direction & Technical Aspects
When you바카라 웹사이트depict a time in history, paying attention to every small detail is necessary. And 'Gyeongseong Creature' has done exactly that.바카라 웹사이트
The cinematography, done by바카라 웹사이트Song Yo-hun, is what you call a "job well done."바카라 웹사이트The way cameras have been used to depict바카라 웹사이트disturbing visuals and not to forget, the monsterous creature, is truly바카라 웹사이트impressive.바카라 웹사이트Even the action scenes are shot well and don't seem forced or rushed; they only help make the story really intense and keep바카라 웹사이트the viewers interested.바카라 웹사이트
The reason why this show stands out as one of the "must-watches" is because of the VFX. Many times throughout the series, you can notice how well the special effects have been used solely for the realistic look of the creature.바카라 웹사이트The creature is a figure which we have never seen before and it shows. You can see it has emotions, it feels sadness and has motherly instincts, which has not been portrayed before.바카라 웹사이트Jo In-hyung, the editor, has an artist vision, that's for sure. He has enhanced the movie with his skills. However, there are a few scenes that I believe if even removed wouldn't affect the storyline.
Moving onto the writing aspect,바카라 웹사이트Kang Eun-kyung doesn’t make the transition of going back and forth the past and the present or simulatenous switches in storylines in a rushed manner. The series takes its own sweet time to build up the narrative, but it's beautiful. I was just hoping for바카라 웹사이트the characters to not transition between speaking Korean and Japanese as much as they did.
As far as their looks are concerned, the characters look like they're from the 1940s. Their fashion is on point;바카라 웹사이트be it Imperial uniforms or women dressed up for parties;바카라 웹사이트every costume looks like it's been바카라 웹사이트thoughtfully designed. The soundtrack is composed by Kim Tae-seong, but we have EXO's Suho singing ‘Forever’ as the title track.바카라 웹사이트
Though there are a few drawbacks, none of it really comprises the overall storyline.
'Gyeongseong Creature': Cast & Crew
Director:바카라 웹사이트Chung Dong-yoon and Roh Young-sub
Cast:바카라 웹사이트Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim, Wi Ha-joon, Kim Hae-sook, Jo Han-chul, Ji Woo,바카라 웹사이트Park Ji-hwan,바카라 웹사이트Choi Young-joon,바카라 웹사이트Hyun Bong-sik,바카라 웹사이트Kim Do-hyun
Available On:바카라 웹사이트Netflix
Premiere Date:바카라 웹사이트December 22 (Part I)
Genre:바카라 웹사이트Historical, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Action
Language:바카라 웹사이트Korean/Japanese바카라 웹사이트
Duration:바카라 웹사이트60-70 minutes바카라 웹사이트
'Gyeongseong Creature': Can Kids Watch It?
No. This series바카라 웹사이트is not suitable for childrens, not even under the guidance of adults. It contains graphic violence and gore.바카라 웹사이트
바카라's Verdict바카라 웹사이트
If you are someone who is fond of바카라 웹사이트historical shows and is ready to explore some spooky elements that come along with it, then 'Gyeongseong Creature' is a great watch. The catch with this series is that you need to consume its content with an open mind. The setting of the show is done in such a way that you feel like you yourself are a part of it. It's a perfect mix of history, mystery, horror, and sci-fi, making it stand apart from the rest of the shows that released this year.바카라 웹사이트The ending of Part 1 leaves you just as mystery-filled바카라 웹사이트as excited바카라 웹사이트for Part 2.바카라 웹사이트
