[Star Daily News=Reporter Jo Soohyun] Netflix series <Bad Connection> unveiled Top 3 viewing points not to be missed ahead of its release today.
#1 Once you start watching, you can’t stop, the birth of the year’s craziest thriller. A story of 6 people entangled in a bad connection that cannot be predicted.
A crime thriller <Bad Connection> featuring the story of 6 people entangled in an unavoidable bad connection presents its first must-see point: a story that is so immersive, once you start watching, you can’t stop until the end. From ‘Witness Man’ (Park Hae-soo) to ‘Juyeon’ (Shin Min-ah), ‘Loan Shark’ (Lee Hee-jun), ‘Gilyong’ (Kim Sung-kyun), ‘Glasses Man’ (Lee Kwang-soo), to ‘Yujeong’ (Gong Seung-yeon), each character is led to make a ‘bad’ decision driven by their individual desires and stories.
And the events triggered by their choices continue to create a butterfly effect, driving each character into the whirlwind of evil, entangled tail after tail. As the episodes progress, the tangled relationships of the six protagonists in <Bad Connection> and the shocking twists that unfold with each episode offer viewers an overwhelming sense of immersion and entertainment.
Furthermore, the neatly laid out foreshadowing in each episode and the storyline that fits together like puzzle pieces in unexpected places will offer the ultimate catharsis that the crime thriller genre can present, captivating viewers worldwide. Fans who have already seen the work through the ‘Binge Watch Premiere’ in three cities nationwide have shown high satisfaction with <Bad Connection>’s thrilling story, stating, “A solid scenario with twists and turns,” “The plot is intricately woven and was fun,” and “Watching the elements come together into one with excellent directing and natural retrieval of clues is highly recommended.”
#2 Park Hae-soo X Shin Min-ah X Lee Hee-jun X Kim Sung-kyun X Lee Kwang-soo X Gong Seung-yeon perfectly embody their 6 distinct characters with a brilliant acting ensemble.
The second point to watch for is the brilliant acting ensemble of the trustworthy actors who express the six hopelessly intertwined characters of the ‘bad connection’ each with their personality. Reviews from fans, such as “The actors’ crazy acting,” “The actors’ charm is very noticeable,” and “The actors’ solid acting skills leave no room for flaws,” suggest that the performances of the six actors will further heighten the immersion of the work.
First, Park Hae-soo plays the role of ‘Witness Man,’ who gets caught in the web of evil after witnessing a mysterious mishap at night, and portrays the three-dimensional character vividly. Shin Min-ah takes on the role of ‘Juyeon,’ a surgeon living with lifelong trauma from past wounds, and portrays ‘Juyeon,’ who is conflicted between inner pain and the desire for revenge, with her delicate acting.
Lee Hee-jun takes on the role of ‘Loan Shark,’ who, after failing in coin investment and being chased by loan sharks, desperately seeks a way out and is expected to portray ‘Loan Shark’s instinct and desire vividly. Kim Sung-kyun plays ‘Gilyong,’ who, after losing his job and cornered into a dead-end, teams up with ‘Loan Shark’ to make a dangerous choice, captivating viewers with his irresistible presence.
Lee Kwang-soo plays ‘Glasses Man,’ who is an enviable Korean medicine doctor but gradually faces ruin due to a moment’s mistake and the plan to cover it up, showcasing a new acting transformation unlike any character seen before. Gong Seung-yeon plays ‘Yujeong,’ the fascinating girlfriend of ‘Glasses Man,’ perfectly embodying ‘Yujeong,’ who complicitly supports ‘Glasses Man’s concealment, with her acting.
In this way, <Bad Connection> unfolds the narratives and desires of the 6 characters and the process by which they start to become each other’s ‘bad connections’ through the perfect acting ensemble of unique actors, capturing viewers’ attention.
#3 Direction, Music, and Art Offering Extreme Immersion <A Violent Prosecutor> Director Lee Il-hyung X <Narco-Saints> Production Team’s High-Quality Production
The third highlight is the high-quality production presented by director Lee Il-hyung and the production team. Director Lee, praised by the public and critics through films <A Violent Prosecutor> and <Remember> for his characterful and appealing directing, along with genre-based fun, showcases a compelling crime thriller with powerful attraction and immersion through <Bad Connection>.
Notably, considering the appearance of characters with various narratives, director Lee, prioritizing a succinct storyline and unexpected development, closely coordinated with key staff during the production phase to enhance the work’s completeness.
The perfect combination of veteran production teams, including Moonlight Film Productions, renowned for notable works such as Netflix series <Narco-Saints>, films <The Game>, <The Spy Gone North>, <KUNDO: Age of the Rampant>, providing well-crafted action and suspense experiences, also contributed to the birth of a more refined well-made crime thriller.
The delicate editing that intricately enhances the structural intrigue of tangled narratives, and the music and art that amplify the unique atmosphere of the work, are expected to draw viewers completely into the vortex of ‘Bad Connection’. Fans’ reviews such as “High-immersion music and directing,” “The directing was really well-done. None of the scenes shown in the middle of the story were unnecessarily thrown away,” and “Fresh directing! It’s the epitome of a crime thriller” make <Bad Connection>, which was completed with director Lee Il-hyung and veteran production teams, even more anticipated.
<Bad Connection>, which raises anticipation by revealing viewing points that make watching more enjoyable, will be exclusively available on Netflix today, Friday, April 4th, at 4 p.m.
