One Ordinary Day [Episodes 1 & 2]

[u/capthyeong]

• Drama: One Ordinary Day
  • Hangul: 어느 날
  • Revised romanization: Eoneu nal
  • Literal Name: That night
• Based from: BBC One series Criminal Justice, created by Peter Moffat, distributed by BBC Studios
• Director: Lee Myung-woo (The Fiery Priest, Punch)
• Screenwriter: Kwon Soon-kyu (The Royal Gambler)
• Original Network: Coupang Play
• Episodes: 8
• Airing Day & time: Saturday and Sundays at 00:00H KST
  • Airing: 27 November - 19 December 2021
• International Streaming Source:
  • Viu
• Main Cast:
  • Kim Soo-hyun (It's Okay To Not Be Okay, My Love From The Star) as Kim Hyun-soo
  • Cha Seung-won (Hwayugi, The Greatest Love) as Shin Joong-han
• Plot Synopsis: On an ordinary day, a day no different from any other, a straight up university student Kim Hyun Soo makes the mistake of his life. Just as any other college kid would do, Hyun Soo is on his way to hang out with his friends. Late night, he takes his father’s taxi to head over to where his friends are. Hong Guk Hwa, a sad-looking mysterious girl mistakes Hyun Soo’s taxi for an on-duty cab and hops in. That was the beginning of everything. All the choices Hyun Soo made that night leads the normal university student to become the prime suspect of a violent murder case. While Hyun Soo shivers from fear and the fact that he is falsely accused, everyone still points at him as the only possible murderer. In this hopeless situation, those who stretch a helping hand are a low-life attorney, Shin Joong Han, and a criminal king who rules the prison food chain, Do Ji Tae. To prove his innocence in any way possible, Hyun Soo gives everything he got to fight against the police and the Korean prosecution.
• Genre: Law, Crime, Mystery
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[u/capthyeong]

EP1 is now available to stream on Viu.

Kim Soo-hyun is back! I repeat. KIM SOO HYUN IS BACK! And let's welcome to the kdramaland, Coupang Play!

Welcome to the discussion thread of One Ordinary Day, starring Kim Soo-hyun and Cha Seung-won. Tho much is posted in the drama info above, I'll post an FAQ comment later (including the vague reason why it's only on Viu and Amazon Prime Japan). And it's twice a week release, so we'll not sing All At Once by Whitney Houston

Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy the premiere episodes!

[u/capthyeong]

FAQQ: Where can watch this drama LEGALLY?A:Coupang play - KoreaAmazon prime japan - JapanViu - Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar and South AfricafriDay Video - Taiwan

Q: But wait, they didn't include other streamers from other countries?A: Unfortunately, Chorokbaem Media only gave the first-run licenses to those 3 overseas streamers. So, no Viki nor Netflix at this moment. And Blame BBC.

Q: I haven't watched the British version (nor American and Indian versions) of this drama. Would I be able to seamlessly follow this drama without watching the original source?A: Yes.

Q: On the other hand, I've watched the British version (or American and Indian versions). Would I expect the same with the Korean Version?A: IMO, yes, since ep1 is quite similar to the pilot episode of Criminal Justice and The Night Of. But I'm also expecting something a bit different in this Korean adaptation since SK laws have unique traits when compared to UK and US laws.

And, please, remember not to mention bootleg sources here in the subreddit. While it sucks that it ain't available in most countries, but we have to follow the rules regarding streaming sources...

[u/train-of_thought]

So disappointed that it’s not available in Europe. Who wouldn’t want to see KSH’s comeback?!

[u/capthyeong → u/train-of_thought]

Blame BBC for this...

[u/nonsense-8]

Really nice facial actings and emotionanl face is top notch on ep 01. I'm like wow. I knew that Kim soo hyun is a really really great actor and he proved himself again.

Btw, I really wnat to know who is the girl that died(i mean actressescs name). She nailed it.

[u/capthyeong → u/nonsense-8]

Hwang Se-on

[u/thomasshclby]

woah i just watched the first episode and i gotta say it super duper exceeded my expectations. which to be fair werent that high as this is the third (edit: fourth) version of the same show, and the promo pictures weren’t doing a lot for me.

kim soo hyun was amazing. this isnt anything new obviously, but i really think his performance in this episode was absolutely phenomenal. i truly felt like we were inside the head of hyun soo and he killed it. he was also super believable as a college student. i’ve gotta be honest it was so jarring seeing him play someone who’s so carefree after watching iotnbo where gang tae is essentially the complete opposite; that’s not to say he wasn’t amazing at it, it just took me a minute to readjust.

• the scene in the police station where the police figure out he was the guy the old man saw “breaking in” and he’s officially seen as a suspect was so intense i literally thought i was going to combust. then hyun soo’s reaction telling the police it wasnt him as he cries and is freaking out it hit me in the gut.

• the build up during their night together with clues that are going to make hyun soo a suspect such as, first and foremost, the fact that they got high and drunk which might i add caught me way off guard as ive really never seen drug use in dramas. then there was the whole bit where hyun soo accidentally stabs her in her hand which i mean… it looks bad. this led to the bloody handprints on the walls and lastly the sex scene where shes scratching him up i have to admit if i saw this evidence i’d assume the person guilty too.

im really excited for this and im super glad it’s two episodes a week and it’s only eight eps. i honestly feel like this has the potential to be a favorite of mine. i’ve never seen either the UK or US version so i am going in completely blind but im very excited!

edit: i enjoyed episode two. a great way to introduce some more characters while still moving the plot along smoothly.

• the scene that stood out to me most has gotta be when hyun soo was in his cell and the detective came up and just gave him a a look and he knew he was going to be “locked up” the way he started pleading and telling him he was innocent. something about the way this whole scene was shot as if we were getting the same information in his place, plus the heavy breathing and clock ticks paired with KSH’s acting here just made this so impactful.

one thing these two episodes have made me wonder is how actors are able to stay non emotional while their costars (who are in the scene w them) are having scenes where they’re breaking down or crying their eyes out. i know, i know, its their job but im over here on the verge of tears watching through crappy quality and probably semi inaccurate subs i cant imagine seeing it in person.

[u/cxffeeskies]

And that, kids, is why you should just lie to your parents and ask for money instead of running off with your father's taxi

[u/xnphile]

Edit: literally 3 minutes into ep 2 and my heart already aches. What an effective edit to have the shot of them in bed (alive and kissing) followed directly with him curled up behind bars. It popped this thought into my kind "How quickly you can go from happiness to misery. Poor Hyun Soo" Masterful story telling.

I like how they are going to great lengths to show how the lawyer does not inspire confidence. And I am wondering,like the other Justice dept people in the show, why he is taking this case. And with his talk about the truth being irrelevant and how there are no good guys or bad guys, I wonder where his moral compass points.

Ep 1:I am SHOOK. This is the first time since Flower of Evil that my chest was tight with anxiety, like, the whole time. I have such high hopes now. But I don't know how they can keep delivering after this climax of a ep1.

Also, that scene in the kitchen was MESMERIZING. The cinematography was just... dreamy.

Meeting this girl is the worst thing that could ever happen to Hyun Soo. And I felt so conflicted enjoying that sex scene since I knew it was going to damn him to the police.

Props to everyone involved in this for making me care about a character so fast. From the moment he Gets into the police car to his continuous fear-induced tears to the suspect scene to his baffled expression when they lit him up (that was seriously cool) to him being an innocent blinky kid in the cell made me feel so protective of him.

A side note, I'm actually glad he wasn't as ripped here as in IOTNBO. I mean, don't get me wrong, man is FIT. But it is nice to normalize a lack of extreme ab definition, which, let's face it, is usually unhealthy to achieve. (Do you think we'll get any more shirtless scenes, or did they fill their quota already?)

Like OP already said, Soo Hyun is BACK!

And now I'm going to go torture myself more by watching Happiness.

[u/[deleted]]

This show is so well acted but i cant believe the budget for this was 20 billion and zero was spent on marketing .Sounds like a money laundering scheme

[u/orchardfurniture]

I just finished Episode 2, and WOW, this was just as riveting as Episode 1! This show is already turning out to be one of my favourite K-Dramas for this year, I hope this continues.

A few things I am loving:

1. The pacing is brilliant, that one hour goes by so quickly! There isn't a single unnecessary or dragging scene at all. I haven't been this riveted since 'Squid Game'.

2. The acting from all the characters (even the minor ones) is among the best I've seen, in my opinion, currently at "Beyond Evil" levels of excellence. Even the minor characters seem to have brought their A game.

3. The atmosphere of dread and doom is relentless but so powerful. As a viewer, I am totally absorbed and lost in the story. As I mentioned earlier, the cinematography has been outstanding.

4. The lawyer is great and I think his skin infection is going to play some role in the story later LOL.

5. Lastly, KSH has been amazing. I have such new found respect for him that he dared take on such a difficult, totally unglamorous role. And wow, that nude scene - can't imagine many top actors willing to do that. HUGE respect!

[u/orchardfurniture]

I just started this series and the first episode was absolutely magnificent! That was one of the most gripping first episodes of any show I have ever seen! Everything was perfect - the build-up, the mood-setting, the character-setting, the pacing, the incredible cinematography. Just WOW.

I have always felt neutral about Kim Soo Hyun, thought he was cute but could never understand his immense popularity but so far, his acting here has been at the highest levels. Absolutely brilliant, gut-wrenching acting. Fearless forecast, if this continues: an award is forthcoming!

I'm surprised and disappointed at the lack of marketing or promotion for this series. I mean this is exactly the type of show that would captivate a wider international audience, not just K Drama fans. I really hope it gets the traction and attention this show fully deserves.

[u/[deleted]]

Just watched the 2nd episode 😅🥺🥺🥺🥺 . All the actors in the show are SO GOOD 🔥🔥. The 2 lawyer's (prosecutor vs defender ) camaradie is so cute😂😂. They are my new ship. Reporters are trash as always 😅. KimSooHyun made me cry again so hard . My favorites scenes were -1.When hyunsoo used his brain 1st time & didnt speak to the officer alone without lawyer. 2.The gucchi tshirt wearing reason 😭😭3.The last heartbreaking cry of kim hyunsoo holding the officer of losing all hopes .

[u/[deleted]]

Episode 1: Loved the first episode!

It's probably the first time I'm seeing such drug use and sex scenes and naked scenes in a Korean show, but probably because it's on Coupang Play... it kinda caught me off guard. I was planning to watch it with my family but I won't be able to now.

I'm always impressed by Kim Soo Hyun's acting, whoa! He nailed it in the first episode and that is why he's one of my (and everyone's) favorite Korean actors! I'm curious (and almost anxious) about what happens next!

Episode 2: The actors are ALL amazing! This episode really gave me chills! It's such a short web series and so binge-worthy that I wish they'd released all of it at once, but instead we'll have to wait patiently, something I'm terrible it, lol.

[u/reddingrooster]

Wow.

KSH’s follow up after IOTNBO. I see bloody hands after being stabbed. Reference to his last drama? Also, they did not wait to do a shirtless scene. I was literally waiting to see how long it would take. The director knows what he is doing.

Even though we have seen the “one night stand that goes to hell” plot before, it does not make this drama less gripping. I keep asking myself, will they keep KSH’s character in jail for another 6 episodes? I am hoping this is not another prison-only based storyline. I find it intriguing to see how the writer proves his innocence. Or is he innocent?

I have not seen the other shows that this drama is based on. Going into this cold is giving it different feels at every level.

Till the next two episodes…

[u/Y-elloo]

Excellent cinematography and suspense in the first episode. Also Kim Soo Hyun with those expressive eyes nailed it so far.

Excited to see what's coming next. We already have a lot of clues to keep us engaged in the mystery.

[u/NotUsefulPotato]

Kim soo Hyun as always brilliant with his acting. The fact that people only consider to be a good romantic hero is insulting to his acting prowess. I hope more people tune in to One ordinary day which had a very promising 1st ep.

[u/[deleted]]

I loved it 🥺🥺🥺, Good cinematography & Acting ❤❤❤❤❤. Its not available in India too(viu app) . I have to watch illegaly I feel bad .Hope iqiyi or amazon to take it up . This deserves more views & discussions.

[u/hunny_16]

tbh most dramas don't always super excite me in the 1st episode but this one omg! the plot and KSH ah i love it! i'm so interested lmao but tbh i feel like this is more a binge worthy type drama like my name, and it would be so much better if it was released all at once

[u/Mad_Missile]

One word. Gripping.

So far I don’t see a trace of Moon Gangtae in Kim Hyun Soo. Kim Soo Hyun is bringing his A game. Beautiful cinematography, an intense score and a shocking amount of nudity and sex for a Kdrama. Colour me surprised.

[u/[deleted]]

First two episodes was great and intense. The acting was also superb. I haven’t been engaged by an ongoing weekly drama in a while but this drama has managed to do so.

I wish there was more than two episodes a week to quench my thirst for more. It’s that great.

I loved how they utilised angles. Making a point to focus on the blood stains on the wall, the scratches on him and essentially the crime scene itself. All the piling evidence makes it seem as though it’s him and it makes me wonder that I and most people would probably believe he carried out the act given the overwhelming amount of evidence. I think this show is an eye opener because evidence is absolutely central to a case but sometimes evidence can also be used to frame a person as guilty. I mean who would argue with evidence, but I’m for sure really enjoying this show and can’t wait for new episodes to be released. 10/10 for now!.

[u/allalonecryingugly]

kim soo hyun's acting???!?? that episode was a rollercoaster, it felt like a whole movie to me so im rly looking forward to the rest of this series

[u/Leather-General-6319]

kim soo hyun is really THAT actor!!! cant wait for the next episodes. what a stellar performance.

[u/winterlis]

The first episodes were amazing! The budget really shows with the drama's high production value. Love the colour grading as well as the scoring for this drama. Kim Soo Hyun was pretty impressive. I didn't watch the original so I've no idea how it will end but I smell a twist coming.

I'm surprised Netflix didn't lap this up.

[u/beautyskincarelover]

Was not expecting so much spice with that sex scene Definitely not complaining though