Title:추리의 여왕 | 理的女王 | Queen of Mystery
Genre: Drama | Mystery | Action
Episodes: 16
Broadcast Network: KBS2
Broadcast Period: April 5 to May 25, 2017
Synopsis:
It is a story about the lives of Yoo Seol-Ok, a wife of a prosecutor who have a penchant, deep interest and great talent in deductive reasoning to solve crimes and Detective Ha Wan-Seung, who is handsome, born rich but opted to become a policeman. He encounter struggles on his chosen career and can’t get promoted in his precinct even if he is good at what he does due to political machinations of his own father. Both were defined by their past that affected who they are in the present. By twist of fate, they accidentally met and together they try to solve crimes including unraveling their past to finally lay them to rest.
Characters:
- Choi Kang-Hee as Yoo Seol-Ok
- Kwon Sang-Woo as Ha Wan-Seung
- Lee Won-Keun as Hong Joon-Oh
- Shin Hyun-Bin as Jung Ji-Won
- Kim Hyun-Sook as Kyung-Mi
- Ahn Gil-Kang as Bae Kwang-Tae
- Yoon Hee-Seok as as Kim Ho-Chul
- Jeon Soo-Jin as Kim Ho-Soon
- Park Jun-Geum as Park Kyung-Suk
- Kim Min-Jae as Lee Dong-Gi
- Jang Gwang as Ha Jae-Ho
- Yang Ik-Joon as Jang Do-Jang
- Park Byung-Eun as Woo Sung-Ha
- Jung In-Gi as Jang Woo-Sup
- Lee Yoo-Joon as Park Won Hee
My Review:
Honestly, I watched this K-Drama because of Kwon Sang Woo. I wouldn’t have been so addicted to the K-Drama World if not for him. He was my first idol that I never experienced to have when I was young. However, as of late, Kwon Sang Woo’s projects are K-Dramas or Movies that truly disappointed me. Even if I am a fan I can’t close my eyes and deny the fact that the stories he’s involved him totally sucks. Even my admiration for him can’t resuscitate the dismal recent projects he was in. Until now. This K-Drama doesn’t necessarily rock my world, so to speak, but, it is certainly decent and entertaining enough to captivate my attention and continue watching it. Kwon Sang Woo became an icing in the cake.
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) Though the K-Drama deals with crimes with a slightly dark undertone, the manner it was delivered was quite light and entertaining.
(2) Kwon Sang-Woo exudes charm as he always does. Maybe I’m bias as I am a huge fan but it is still great to see him act especially on the scene at the 16th episode in the forest. I won’t tell because it will let you know part of the mystery. It is a good feeling to watch him and at the same time enjoy the K- Drama that he’s on where the story doesn’t totally suck and I can truly like.
(3) I like certain cases such as the first case where the father-in law is involved in the murder of his daughter-in-law and the copycat killer of the tape serial killer. They are quite enganging.
(4) I am in quandary whether I like the ending or not. In some way, I did, because it left me a certain mystery unanswered, depicts real life because we never really get to know all the answers and a chance or a possibility for another season.
(5) I like the supporting actors and their stories. They add into the flavor of the story rather than lingers for so long that it irritates you.
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
There’s not much I don’t like about this K-Drama long enough to pester me and make me feel like a simpleton who is stupid enough to watch it when I have so many things to do and waste my very little precious time to rest nowadays on it.
(1) If there’s one thing I don’t like about K-Dramas time and time and again is when the director ignores the significance of small details. The best example is when Ha Wan-Seung got shot, why is the bandage placed in the jeans and not directly right on his leg?
(2) Honestly, I can’t seem to connect with the lead actress they’ve chosen to play Yoo Seol-Ok. However, she’s quite a good iactress because even if I can’t relate to her, she can bring the character to life and make the story enjoyable. I just wish they got someone else.
(3) The ending. As I’ve said, I’m in quandary whether to like it or not. There’s some part I didn’t like because there’s a main question in my head that was never really answered by the story after watching the entire 16 episodes.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? Yes.
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 4/5 Stars
OST:
01. Far Away – Jang Jae In & Han Hae
02. A Day – The Ade
03. Pretend Not To Know – Sun Woo Jung Ah
04. Goodbye – Ann
05. Maze – Klang