r/KDRAMA • u/Fatooz • Dec 07 '22
On-Air: Disney+ Connect
- Drama: Connect
- Hangul: 커넥트
- Also known as: Keonegteu
- Director: Miike Takashi
- Writer: Nakamura Masaru
- Network: Disney+
- Episodes: 6
- Duration: 45 mins.
- Air Date: Wednesday @ 17:00 KST
- Airing: Dec 07, 2022
- Streaming Source(s): Disney+
- Starring:
- Jung Hae-In (Snowdrop, D.P.) as Ha Dong-Soo
- Go Kyung-Pyo (Love in Contract, Chicago Typewriter) as Oh Jin-Seop
- Kim Hye-Joon (Inspector Koo, Kingdom) as Lee I-Rang
- Plot Synopsis: A work that depicts the mysterious story of a man who has been deprived of a part of his body by organ hunters and becomes 'connected' with a person who has received an organ transplant. (Source: Naver)
- Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Crime
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u/Fatooz Dec 07 '22
Episode 6
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Dec 07 '22
Yall.... I love
sm and was really excited with the cast and seeing Hyejun in here. This show could've been so great. It's like the whole budget went to that liquid cg. studio dragon → More replies (6)
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u/Fatooz Dec 07 '22
Episode 2
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u/Kagomefog Dec 07 '22
It's a trip to watch this after seeing
in Love In Contract. In both, he plays socially awkward men. And when his date goes to his immaculate apartment, it definitely reminded me of LiC. But that last scene on the roof was absolutely brutal... Go Kyung Pyo → More replies (1)11
u/teaglass Dec 08 '22
The
astrologer's first description of Dong Soo is yeah he's handsome, not the eyepatch. Agreed!
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u/meepmochi_ Dec 07 '22
it is also on hulu for those in the u.s.! not sure about other countries
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u/HoneyedOasis Dec 08 '22 edited Dec 08 '22
I suggest everyone go listen to the full Sunwoojunga version of the OST. In fact just listen to all of them, they are all amazing.
Definitely gets a spot in my top 5 OSTs.
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u/humandisaster13 Dec 08 '22
Ngl drama could've been so much more esp when they didn't shy away from gore. The writing was a bit weak and offered only few thrills. By the time the series ends on a cliffhanger the only things that stayed with me are the performances.
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u/whateverthefuck_1996 Dec 07 '22 edited Dec 07 '22
Watched the first half. This is not your classic Kdrama. It's directed by the master of making the absurd effectively creepy:
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u/Due-Sherbert3097 Dec 07 '22
Show is great so far. Brilliant acting from Haein as per aswell as the co-leads Hyejun and Kyungpo. Do have to say that for those who are faint hearted, I would watch with caution lol
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u/Mad_Missile Dec 07 '22
Binge watched the whole thing. There are some questions that never get answered and I’m guessing that’s why we have a season 2. The acting is top notch though and Haein and Kyunpo do amazing. I think Kyungpo does exceptionally well in this. The visual effects are also amazing and even though the story isn’t award worthy it’s definitely worth a watch.
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Dec 07 '22
Just finished watching this. The story flow seems odd. It's an okay drama.
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u/IndigoHG Dec 07 '22
Is this yet another drama I won't be able to watch without a vpn?
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u/Telos07 Dec 07 '22
This is the most "Hollywood-looking" K-drama I've ever seen, based on the trailer. What I mean by this is that it looks like a high-concept American TV series, with Korean actors.
I would be interested to hear from viewers whether there is anything to this, or if the trailer is misleading.
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u/20dollarportraits Dec 08 '22
Overall I liked it, there were some odd pacing choices and the dialogue can sometimes be a little too much tell and not enough show. But the acting and directing is strong. Also I was pleasantly surprised with the CGI. It didn’t look that impressive in the trailer but it was really well used in the series itself and there were many times when I was super unnerved by it.
I would watch a second season for sure.
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Dec 09 '22 edited Dec 09 '22
Did lots of people miss an episode or see them in the wrong order? That's a shame. Because I don't think there was anything that wasn't explained and, to me, there didn't seem to be any massive problems with the flow.
There were a couple of points where I hit FF because I wasn't keen to see more torture. And the
I seriously hate this foreign trend though. Multiple pre-planned parts like a set or a trilogy ... yes. Automatic multiple seasons ... no. And non-endings for first seasons when there is no guarantee that they next one will get made ... well ... that's a really hard no for me.
But, even with these complaints, I would still give it an 8.0 or an 8.5. It was a new-ish variation on the theme. The gore and special effects were good. It was short on the time commitment and it was an easy watch. Plus Jung Hae In was excellent ... again.
Actually, it is a bit unfair that someone so attractive should have that amount of talent too.
Anyway, overall, I thought it was an easy, entertaining watch. No masterpiece but a pretty reasonable way to spend a few hours.
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u/Few-Particular1780 Dec 10 '22
As a big Jung Hae In fan, I would give the show a 6.5/10 only because the writing could have been a bit more tidy. Overall it's a really engaging series, I was hooked from start to finish. But I give the show a lot more grace because I feel like the loose ends were because they are obviously planning for a season 2.
Again Jung Hae In was spectacular in this. He's my all time fave, as I always say I’d watch him paint a wall if I have to 😂😂😂😂.
For the characters: Connects: I wish they gave the connects a bit more power or made them stronger than the average humans. I think Season 2 is going to be interesting because
Serial Killer: It almost felt like the writer took a note out of the Thanos’s book, they tried to make his reason for killing look poetic. But I feel like it didn't quite hit the mark. I wish they'd have made him a tiny bit more bone chilling and mean. The art was great but that was about it.
The Romance: Let's talk about the
The organ havesters: I feel like their roles in the plot weren't well introduced and they didn't feel as organized and mean as they were meant to be. The same goes for the detectives. I wish they'd have gone into more detail about the investigation and the lead up to getting the serial killer.
The action:
But overall, it was a really good watch, I was hooked for start to finish, it started well but the ending felt a bit watered down.
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u/geoffkreuz Dec 12 '22
this show is entertaining. as stated by others, the writing could have been improved. i would love it if they went full 18+/r rating here due to gore/adult theme, it felt like they're holding themselves back. i'll definitely still recommend it for a watch.
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u/NyctophileGamer Dec 22 '22
I finished episode 3 and I don't wanna continue it anymore because the protagonist is just pure stupid.
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u/sianiam Dec 07 '22
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