These past few years, the overall downturn in the film market has had a significant impact on Korean cinema. While movies like ‘The Tomb Raider’ and ‘Crime City 4’ turned a profit last year, most other works were in the red.
Despite this, Korean TV dramas continue to receive positive market feedback. A prime example was last year’s hit fantasy mystery series ‘The Illumination Store,’ which boasted an impressive 8.9 rating on Douban, with top-notch storytelling, acting, and visual effects.
Recently, another potential hit Korean TV drama is set to premiere on May 21st – ‘Blood Puzzle.’ Find out why this production is generating so much buzz.
A Decade-Long Hunt for a Killer – A Battle of Wits Between the Male and Female Leads
The story of this drama can be summarized in one sentence: a decade-long pursuit of a killer.
Specifically, it revolves around a murder case from a decade ago where the female lead was a witness, and the victim was her uncle. Although she was initially a suspect, the lack of evidence led to her being cleared. Ten years later, she is now part of the police force, working as a criminal profiler (a role that involves deducing the identity of suspects based on crime scene details and witness testimonies). A series of recent murders bear striking similarities to the case from a decade ago.
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