Title: 레버리지 | Rebeoriji | Leverage
Genre: Drama | Crime
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: TV Chosun
Broadcast Period: October 13,2019 to December 8, 2019
Synopsis:
Lee Tae-Joon is an exceptional insurance fraud investigator and a family man who will do everything for his sick child to recover and live longer. Hwang Soo-Kyung is a talented con-artist that was caught before by Lee Tae-Joon. Ko Na-Beyol is an expert in unlocking any safe or vault. Roy Ryu is a very capable mercenary who used to be a soldier. And, finally, Jung Ui-Sung, is a genius in hacking and information technology. All of them formed a bond and together used their talents to scam wealthy criminals and help the victims.
Characters:
- Lee Dong-Gun as Lee Tae-Joon
- Jeon Hye-Bin as Hwang Soo-Kyung
- Kim Sae-Ron as Ko Na-Beyol
- Kim Kwon as Roy Ryu
- Yeo Hoi-Hyeon as Jung Ui-Sung
- Choi Ja-Hye as Shin Yoo-Ri
- Kim Kwang-Sik as Park Ki-Ho
- Choi Hong-Il as Yang Chul-Soo
- Park Eun-Seok as Min Young-Min
- Jang Gwang as Baek Jong-Koo
- Shin Seung-Hwan as Baek In-Ho
- Lee Yong-Nyeo as Kim In-Sook
- Yoo Ha-Bok as Chief of National Police Agency
- Lee Yong-Woo as Ghost
- Kim Joong-Ki as Jo Joon-Hyung
- Jeong Gi-Seop as So-Ma
- Moon Ji-In as Hong Se-Young on Episode 16
My Review:
Lee Dong-Gun is one of the very few k-drama actors that’s been on this industry for quite a long time and even if not all of his projects he is the lead actor, he still has a staying power in the entertainment business. I always like to watch him on his tv and movie features and this is no exception especially after I watched him in “Sketch” where he truly evolved as an actor. On this k-drama, he took the lead again and as a whole it wasn’t that bad.
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) All of the actors who played in the group are quite good but I especially like Kim Kwon as Roy Ryu. He played his character to a “T” and provided a certain charm to it without much overacting on his role.
(2) I kinda guess already the surprise that was revealed later by the story but if you are not an avid fan of k-dramas, I believe you will be surprise with the twist.
3) I like the writing wherein it sort of adapted some of the ways US tv series do it and it is not surprising considering it is an adaptation of the same title US TV series with Timothy Hutton as the leader of the group.
(4) It was fast-paced and entertaining as a whole.
(5) Lee Dong-Gun fits with his character here and still can deliver when it comes to dramatic scenes. I love his scenes with his character son.
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
It is quite an entertaining k-drama but it is not spectacular either. It was just okay for me. I just often wonder how they can afford all the gadgets and expenses or even just to survive if Lee Tae-Joon keeps giving away their earnings or for others losing them.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? Yes
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 4/5 Stars
OST:
01. Curious – Ga Eun
02. Dangerous – Nashow
03. Con Artist – Ra.L
04. Game Over – Dick Punks
05. Beautiful Crime – STi
06. 1, 2, 3 – Gong Sang