Just finished The K2 on Netflix.

Oh.My.God.

I am speechless.

It is now my 6th favorite K-Drama of all time!

An action-packed adrenaline rush with elements of political thriller and sprinkles of romantic comedy.

The epic, choir-heavy, classical inspired music score is the best I've ever heard in a K-Drama!

Action scenes, writing and cinematography were just gorgeous.

There are some notable deviations from K-Drama tradition here: the female lead is the villain in this show, not the love interest (Song Yoon-ah's name comes right after Ji's and she has second longest screen time after Ji), the protagonist and his most of his allies are employees of the villain and most notably, the villain has an unrequited love/attraction to the protagonist!

Acting from the cast is top notch.

Song Yoon-Ah's performance was the standout for me and the best villain I've ever seen in a K-Drama.There are so many gray layers to that character and performance that'll I'll never forget it. She chews up every scene she's in.

Then, we have Ji Chang-Wook, who is a rare gem because he works well in any genre: action hero, romantic lead/heartthrob, comedy, and drama. In this show, he brings charm, laughter and intensity for the serious scenes. His versatility is remarkable.

While the show leans heavily in the cynical realm, there are abrupt, hilarious moments of romantic comedy aided by a classic K-Drama song that will a smile on your face.

There is a scene in the final episode that was so unexpected and beautiful that I started crying. You'll know it when you see it.

The show just blew me away from beginning to end and receives my highest recommendation!