Kill It (2019)

It Didn't Kill My Heart

This might have been the first time I watched a show where I know that the ending will be a tragic one. I don't like sad endings, hence I watch shows that are already finished so I'll know beforehand if it's a sad or happy ending. But I watched this show because the story will make you glued to your seats, and I'm hoping that the main villain will somehow pay for what he did. Aside of course that the acting are on par. The fighting scenes are nicely done as well. And the lighthearted moments will make you chuckle or even laugh. All in all, this is a show that will pull through your heartstrings.

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best action/crime/mystery drama ever

i tend to not write many reviews, but i've watched over 200 shows, and this one made me spend my time to write my third review.

kill it has so many layers of depth to it that i haven't seen from many other dramas. our main character, kim suhyeon, is a killer with a humane side to him. he has a sense of responsibility to protect those who cannot protect themselves. he has a nurturing side to him while he was raised to kill and not leave any witnesses alive. while he got the job done with cold blood, to those who he cares for and those who are innocent, he protects with his life. his personality is what you would expect a killer's to be, cold and unmoving for the most part, but his actions showed his true intent.

the main female lead, do hyunjin, has a past that is way more intense than what the drama description makes her out to be. her being a ballerina really has nothing to do with this drama, and there's a big twist in her name and how she got it. i enjoyed how her background and kim suhyeon's connected. there didn't need to be a lot of physical romance between the two to know that they deeply cared for one another. hyunjin is a strong, independent female officer who puts justice first, regardless of who you are. she will protect as best as she can, but ultimately she just want's the best for what is just.

our supporting characters, phillip and kang seulgi, brought a smile to my face while i was stuck into a serious state for twenty minutes. their relationship with kim suhyeon was touching all the way up until the ending. seulgi is a girl who found her way with suhyeon, even after having a past with him that you'll discover if you watch the show (watch it.). phillip and suheyon's relationship dates back to when they were children, to me they seemed more like brothers than just friends.

the ending had to be one of the time's i've cried the most after watching any drama. it is sad as a forewarning, but it was necessary for the show and for justice. overall, you should give this show a chance, it's really really wonderful.

p.s. there will be blood in this drama and violence (you already knew that)

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I can´t believe that this is a drama that aired just last year and I never heard of it until a few days ago, probably if it had aired on a bigger television platform it would have had much more success but let's focus on what this series had instead of what it lacked.
Great storyline, I think the writer did a great job of making the story interesting without it being boring. Crime dramas, most of the time, tend to be a lot to diggest, the writer focuses on giving us as much information as he can, which makes the whole watching process really tiring as you´re trying to keep up with all the information you´re given taking all the enjoyability from it but that´s definitely not the case in "Kill it" in which the writer gives you time to enjoy the drama as well.
Casting, the actors were perfect for each role. While watching this drama, I never once thought that a certain actor was doing a bad job or was doing something out of character, they portrayed their characters' emotions and circumstances really well, which made the storyline more complete.
The number of episodes, this is where many series of 16 or 20 episodes go wrong, they stretch the storyline as much as they can and had filler scenes all over the place, so I´m really grateful that here, they stuck with 12 episodes, while it may not seem enough, it gave enough time for the story to develop really well, and without dozens of filler scenes in between.
Overall, if you want a quick yet intense crime drama with great acting that will always keep you on the edge of your seat, watch "Kill it".

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Let’s just start right off by saying that this drama definitely has a low re-watch value.

We were left with one too many loose ends and although there was a lot of episodes “Developing” and “Explaining” the plot, there was simply too much that either didn’t add up or wasn’t answered at all. The only good thing about this drama is that we saw a glimpse past the ending. Sadly although it was a great concept and the ideas were there, the story simply lacked. Episodes started getting boring between episodes 6 and 7, meaning I had so much trouble with finishing the action drama. It actually took me 6 tries to watch and complete the drama. The drama dragged on far too much and would have been a lot better if they added some more flare to a few episodes.

In the end, I guess the best part of the actual drama was indeed the music and the actors. The actors were amazing and there was a lot of great relationships in the drama. The plot definitely had romance flags popping up, but it was romance driven. It was hard to hate any of the leading characters in the drama (except the bad guy of course). This includes the female leads. Every character was a joy to watch, even if they weren’t that innocent! The cast for this drama was extremely well done and there was a lot of great chemistry between each relationship in the drama. However, the drama was let definitely let down by its plot line.

The music was definitely a keeper and will be added to a playlist for me to enjoy later.

Overall I personally would not recommend this drama to anyone looking for something exciting. If anything, it would be a great filler drama if you were looking for a drama while you wait for the next episode of something.

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A lot of people seem to really dislike this show but honestly to me this was a gem. people are saying this could've been better and not tragic but what's the point of the show then?
Everything has flaws!

If you're into thriller, crime and intense genres then go for it. The romance is about 10% but I enjoyed it.
As you can see it's tagged with tragedy, so if you dislike that then the choice is yours, watch it or not. Oh and you will get a bit confused with all the names they'll be using.

Acting was on point, Ki Yong slayed his role. He's literally perfect. I don't see where Nana was lacking, she did amazing. Even guest roles were good. Especially the young actors.

For the music to be honest they could've done better, it's not that it didn't fit with the show it's that I personally did not like it very much.

Overall I love it. I would rewatch it again. We need more dramas like this. Very unique.

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The story line is lacking, action is average, not as cool as dramas starring Ji Chang Wook, and is repetitive. The only reason why I didn't stop watching was because NANA is gorgeous and Jang Ki Yong is awesome. The other supporting actors are so-so and didn’t stand out to me much. Okay, maybe Philip (Lee Jae Won) stood out but I’m so used to him from Man from No Where and he fit this role well. It is difficult to give this anything higher than 7 and I’m giving a generous 6.5. There are simply much better action dramas than this and I know OCN has a list as well based on viewer ratings. I would say just watch this if you are into the actors and don’t mind a lot of plot holes. The relationship tree between all the casts had me confused and no clear explanation was given and left to our imagination.

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To be quite honest, when I first started this drama it was with a light-hearted mind. I was only there because Nana was the first lead, but as soon as I finished the first episode I was hooked on right away. I was always on the edge of my chair and it was just always captivating. There was not even one moment where I felt like it wasn't important or that I wanted to skip. Every single part of this drama is important, and the most little that might seem insignificant detail is important. Even though the main male lead was pretty much emotionless, he was amazing had shown little signs of how he was actually feeling. I was truly amazed by him and I never thought I would love an actor I never saw before after one single drama. Without spoiling anything, I must say that the ending was truly breathtaking and overall a beautiful, well-produced drama. I am shedding a tear considering I still haven't take a break from it.

I gave 10 points on almost every category except the rewatch value, even though it was an amazing piece of art. I wouldn't be able to rewatch in my opinion as it could take away the impact of surprise and the suspense I was feeling the entire time. Truly love this drama.

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The Ultimate Sacrifice.

I didn't know what to name this review to bring together all of my feelings after finishing this series but I think the ultimate sacrifice says it all.

I picked up this series at random, it had been on my watchlist for a long time but for some reason I never got to it. After a series drought, seeing Jang Ki Yong in the cast, knowing that he is also in that of an upcoming thriller, I became curious.

I have to say that in a sense the story and execution is a bit clumsy, and surreal but so tragic.

The story revolves around Kim Soo Hyun, a young man who has been trained since childhood to kill by a hitman, prior to that, he has no memory of his past life and knows nothing beyond the fact that his biological father wanted him dead and that he was in an orphanage. We then follow Kim Soo Hyun on the road to discovering his past while he is guided by a mysterious client to kill powerful men who all seem linked by the management of the said orphanage years ago. After each murder, he receives a photo from his client which supposedly will help him discover who he is.

Do Hyun Jin is the other person we are acquainted with. She is a young woman who was adopted at a young age into a very rich and powerful family, and decided to become a police officer. She finds herself on the trail of Kim Soo Hyun when his serial killings become apparent.

The two of them also come to know each other randomly, and quickly discover that they are linked to the same orphanage, and even that they were childhood friends. Kim Soo Hyun is the infamous "number 88", a number that brings dread to the most powerful while sweet memories to Do Hyun Jin.

The story devolves into a web of connection between the past and present, the persecutors and victims. Kim Soo Hyun is not only trying to discover his past but to make right by his friends and those who continue to suffer under the yoke of the antagonists.

Kim Soo Hyun is a cold and quiet character, he never smiles, and he only speaks in a few words. It’s a great performance offered by Jang Ki Yong, because Kim Soo Hyun says very little but his looks and locked emotions say a lot. He can be the most caring guy in the world one moment and a cold killer the next. What I liked throughout this series was that I was virtually not afraid for him. He was very capable and intelligent, as he said, others may make mistakes, but not him, and in the end ; I can say that on his road to revenge he didn't make a mistake. I really like this character for what he brings.

The ending is more than tragic, but honestly I couldn't see him spending his life in prison, or even running. So I think the ultimate sacrifice he made for the children fits the character.

As for the other characters, I found myself having affection for them, especially Kang Seul Gi and Philip Ahn, who infiltrated my heart without me seeing it, they were annoying but endearing, a bit like siblings that we unwillingly to keep close but that we love regardless. I even warmed up to Do Hyun Jin who was quite obnoxious at first but turned out to be a nice addition.

I must say that one thing that the series succeeds in is the cruelty and realism of the unfolding of certain events and the fate of certain characters. Generally, in other series, when a character is in danger, they are somehow saved by the protagonist who miraculously arrives at the scene in time. Here, this is not the case. The protagonist is not omnipotent, he is not a superhero, and people including children are killed mercilessly because no one knew in time.

Despite the sweet moments and slow pace, this remains a fairly dark thriller overall that deals with tough subjects. I recommend the series without hesitation, entertaining and terrible at the same time, with a satisfactory in a sense.

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Kill It attracks the viewer due to the killer cast. Nana is simply beautiful (didn't know her before this one....) and she pulled off the role quite well for an idol turned actress. She even managed the action scenes. Jang Ki Yong is back with another teary drama. After the success of "Come and Hug me" he portrays an assassin working as a vet. Okay, the premisses weren't perfect, but his backgroung story was really, really, really sad. The whole mystery case was really dark as well, especially since it involved kids.
Honestly, even though the performances were great, the story very intense and heavy, the start was too slow. I almost droped it because the first few episodes were lacking originality and that factor that pulles the viewer in.
So, 7.5 out of 10.

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