New K-drama Defeats “Queen of Tears” Right After Release? Outstanding Cast Line-up
A newly-released K-drama has surpassed "Queen of Tears" to claim the number one spot on Netflix in several regions.
“Queen of Tears” has been dominating the viewership ranking of Netflix for ages, but a newly-released K-drama has been threatening its throne.
In particular, “Parasyte: The Grey”, which is inspired by the popular Japanese manga “Kiseijū” (also known as “Parasyte”), directed by Yeon Sang-ho, has risen to 1st place in several regions, an achievement that has left many audiences astonished.
The story of “Parasyte: The Grey” begins when alien creatures called Parasyte arrive on Earth and begin to take over humans by invading their bodies. They then start to control the host’s brain, memories, and behavior.
Compared to the original comic, the Korean series alters many plot elements. The main character undergoes a gender change from male to female. The setting is chosen as South Korea, where the extraterrestrial beings have a larger purpose of dominating the world rather than simply consuming human flesh.
However, things do not go as planned when a creature named Heidi decides to save the host Jung Soo-in (played by Jeon So-nee) and creates a strange “symbiotic” relationship.
Following its release, “Parasyte: The Grey” immediately became a hot topic of discussion among netizens. Initial reviews were quite diverse, ranging from praise to criticism. Most praised the entertainment value of the work, especially its visually stunning cinematography. The chemistry and performances of the lead actors, Jeon So-nee and Koo Kyo-hwan, were also praised as major highlights of the film.
However, some opinions suggested that the work did not fully convey the allure of the original manga, and was even inferior to the previous Japanese live-action adaptation. One reason given is that the series consists of only 6 episodes, leading to somewhat rushed developments.
Below are some comments from viewers about “Parasyte: The Grey”:
- Those who have seen the anime and manga will find this Korean adaptation lacking.
- It’s watchable if not compared to the original. I watched all 6 episodes in one go.
- The acting of the leading actress is impressive
- Koo Kyo-hwan is too handsome.
- Although the mutations of some supporting characters look weird, the mutation of the female lead looks cool. The CGI for this production is seriously top-notch
- It was a great watch. However, the plot is a bit rushed and frustrating in some parts. On the other hand, the emotional flow of the film is stable with great execution
Source: K14
