Bad And Crazy (2021)

Promising start, weak middle, good last stretch and a hurried finale. Bad and Crazy is a crime thriller with a ML who has split personality. About two episodes cover one mystery arc which is all related to each other, it’s almost like you’re connecting the next piece in the puzzle. I think the plot is one of the weak points of the drama - of course it’s not unwatchable - but there are points where it feels quite mediocre and unbelievable. The best part about this drama is the acting and the dynamics between the characters. Very few shows good character development despite weak plots, B&C is one of them. The only thing I disliked character wise was how the only female character was written - quite one dimensional compared to the male characters.

Overall, this is a fun drama with lots of bromance and a little bit of mystery and plenty of emotional scenes. Trigger warning: child abuse, few mental health issues.

Leia Mais

One of the best shows I've ever watched!

Where should I even start? This show is phenomenal from every point of view. From the engaging plotline to the comical aspects of the show, from the great acting to the amazingly written characters. It's a 10/10 all round if you're an action/thriller/mystery lover like myself. Bad and Crazy had me laughing one minute and then crying the next. The first episode put me off initially but trust me, it's 100% worth watching once you get into it! I recently finished rewatching it because it was just that good, I HAD to watch it again. The show also covered some unsettling but vitally important topics that aren't spoken about enough such as split personality disorder, mental health issues, child abuse, gaslighting and manipulation. Overall, this show is a must watch for any K-drama fan and it's one of the most enjoyable shows I've ever watched :).

Leia Mais

There's no time to rest.

Bad and Crazy? Well the characters aren't the only ones depicting the adjectives, withal the entire show is so bad and so crazy that you can't help but jump off your bed. "Bad and Crazy" is one of the most entertaining Kdramas you'll ever see and I wanna guarantee on that. It has it's own flaws and we'll discuss that but overally this is an amusing watch.

Initially intended to be aired on OCN, the production later changed the broadcasting to tvN. "Bad and Crazy" is the 3rd collab of Studio Dragon with iQIYI. Principal photography took place at place at Ochang-eup of North Chungcheong Province. The drama is a reunion project for the makers of the OCN hit THE UNCANNY COUNTER, Yoon Seon Dong PDnim and Kim Sae Bom Jakkanim.

Soo Yul (Lee Dong Wook) is a proficient detective in the anti-corruption unit at Munyang Police Station who has high ambitions. He sucks up to his seniors by helping the rich and powerful in solving cases in their favor, thereby getting promotions and earning more. He's aware of his wrongdoings but can't help himself until the righteous yet crazy 'K' (Wi Ha Jun) appears in his life in order to set everything at their places.

Apart from the two awesomely crazy duo, we have Lee Hee Kyum (Han Ji Eun) as Su Yul's ex and a cop in the Narcotics unit, Oh Gyung Tae (Cha Hak Yeon aka N of VIXX) as a rookie in Su Yul's team known for his honesty, Yang Jae Sun (Cha Shi Won) as Su Yul's junior and most trusted man and Kwak Bong Pil (Sung Ji Ru) as the chief of Munyang metropolitan anti-corruption unit.

There are plenty of antagonists but notably Kim He Eo Ra playing Boss Yong was the best. Why "notably"? Bcs having played guest roles, that too only in 2 dramas: "Beyond Evil" and "Hospital Playlist 2" before this, she has intrigued the audience by her skills in this drama. It's definitely commendable and hopefully it lands more offers on her way.

Some other familiar and good actors in the drama playing major roles are Lee Hwa Ryong, Won Hyun Joon, Kang Ae Shim, Kim Dae Gon, etc.

Yoo Seon Dong PDnim is not a star director but he's a diversified experience in working differently for his creations; director, screenwriter and director-screenwriter. The screenplay management and screen-editing is top notch. The drama somehow ends up giving 'The Uncanny Counter' vibes which was obviously bcs the director is the same and both the dramas are of dark theme. To add, the theme song is the same and most of the bg score composed are of similar tempo (I felt like dancing throughout). The rapid camera movements and the close-ups portraying action scenes and variable emotions respectively, were very apt. Cinematography of dark motif was suitable for a urban thriller genre. The black and red colour palettes plus the pale hue throughout the drama were attractive and pleasing.

Kim Sae Bom jakkanim has done a good job in bringing out the complexity of human mind through the 2 main characters. They know what suits the taste of the audience in such genres. The plot development of this 12 episodes drama has in fact 2 parts, dividing 6 to each. While the first one is a crazy and mind-blowing chase after the villains the second one turns into a psychological warfare against the past and the time. The journey of Su Yul from a bad boy to an anti-hero and then finally to an insane person is something you should look forward to.

The show is entertaining as soon as it strats; the adrenaline-rush makes you go crazy. There are the action scenes, the bike stunts, the chasing, the investigation, the strategies, etc. everything was so interesting and intriguing, it's difficult to take your eyes off or stop watching. You crave for more. Ep 1-3 were amazing but the 4th felt a bit off, as if they have lost the direction but thankfully, they regained their pace. The surprising element was the introduction of another plotline in the 7th episode and that's when the entire mood of the drama shifts into an intense game of cognition and memories.

Although both of the plotlines had been associated and intertwined with each other for a long time, the involvement of the main characters does confuse the audience a lot but that's just for one or two episodes. Soon after you get habituated to the mood, it's time to connect to different plots and set them straight. Yeah, it's preety much something that doesn't require brain and that's bcs the the elements are pretty predictable for avid thriller fans. Oh yes! This is full of comic elements.

The progression till 10th episode continues to be amazing, until 11th; as soon as it strats, a lot of things start going wrong, in the show? No, I'm talking about the technical aspects here though that lasted for the first half of that episode and they made up for it in the later half, but anyways it created an impression hence reflecting in the ratings. Few illogical deets and events had honestly ruined the drama for me but thankfully it couldn't affect the ending; it was very amazing, properly executed and had expected outcomes. So overally the plot development is not that steady and had few flaws here and there though it is manageable.

Among the few complaints I've to make against this was the unfair distribution of screen-timing. It's obvious that the ones to take the spotlight will be the 2 major characters but what a writer must make sure is to give a fair share of time to the supporting characters. The one's who fell short were Ha Gyeom, Gyung Tae and Jae Seon. These 3 were key players of investigative process but it was bothering how they got ignored for most of the portions; sometimes for 15-20 mins or say 5-6 sequence of scenes. Could have been better.

The next complaint should be about the real culprit; not only it was predictable, also the revelation was underwhelming. The antagonist dynamics was just odd; won't blame my level of expectations here bcs it was actually not that impressive. The onw casted for the role did act well but it's just the arcs weren't properly done and finding him was that easy.

The best thing about the drama is the Bromance between Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ha Joon. From enemies to partners and from partners to becoming friends, the chemistry development between them is worth investing your time and energy into. Them interacting with each other and helping each other during fighting scenes, is hugely is fascinating and enthralling at the same time. They embark on a whirlwind of romance despite the difference in personalities; they find each other annoying but still care about each other. They are at each other’s throats constantly (quite literally), but when it comes to helping each other, they won’t hesitate; epically bromantic.

You are soon made aware of the "Fight Club 1999" reference of the drama and it actually helps a lot in understanding the drama. Alter ego portrayal is not new for Kdramas but incorporating in thrillers like this has come out with an engrossing taste. Won't say a lot about this to avoid any spoiler.

I have a good news! We got one more! Yes, bromance line! Jae seon-Gyung Tae are not as crazy as the main partners but they sure are cuter and sooo adorable. The tease party was so funny and them making fools outta each other and even caring at times of siciness and giving presents, I will stop here and leave it for you to watch.

There is little to no romance. Let me put in another words: there is an already existing romance storyline which seemed to have ended before the beginning of the drama but that somehow ended up mending up, thanks to a crazy character. That's all, don't expect much bcs the drama was meant to be for intense bromance and could have been a lot better without the little to nonexistent romance.

Kim Woo Geun, known for his composition in thriller movies and dramas has produced music for this drama. It has 4 OSTs in total, 3 of which are rock songs, one being romantic.

# "Bulldozer" by Don Mills is an anthem of conceit with EDM vibes. It feels powerful every time you listen to and was able to fit aptly during the fightings.

# "BUMP!" by G2 and Jang Hak is my most favourite. This is completely a rap piece, full of heart-wrenching raplines. The intense and energizing lyrics gives you goosebumps.

# "Out of My Way" is a song of warning with hardcore instrumentals and equally enraging.

# "Present" by Song Yerin is a modern Jazz beat music with soft instrumentals and romantic track expressing an ode to the lover's beauty.

"Bad and Crazy" in overall is a good drama, if not excellent. It is, at a time, an action, psychological thriller, investigative thriller and bromance drama.The production, the cast & its acting, the bromance, the action and everything else has made out to be an entertaining as well as very interesting watch. It is just something with a fantastic premise which had better scopes for improvement, which wasn't well utillized. It has it's flaws with plot elements and character arcs but considering the stupendous performance and fabulous execution, it should be rated as 'must watch'. Go ahead!

Leia Mais

A better plot towards the end

Is this drama worth to watch?
There are definitely better ones but if you just want to enjoy the performance of the actors then yes it's worth it.

Is it predictable? Overall yes.
There are 3 investigations. The plot of the first two have been seen over and over with a banal approach and serve as an introduction to the last one. The last case is more promising as it digs into Ryu Soo Yeol's past. Nevertheless, there are some silly flaws, the transition between episodes 8 and 9 is too abrupt, the main thread is too superficial. There is also the eternal problem of the one-man hero in crime series. As for the villain, he is cruelly uncharismatic and turns from a smart guy to an idiot in the space of an episode.

Is it easy to watch?
Yes, it's quite well paced and the actors are excellent. It's not very boring but it's not overwhelming either.

Warning: The characters keep yelling at each other throughout the drama.

Final note: 7.8 /10

Leia Mais

It was good while it lasted....

I had a weird relationship with this show. First of all, I don't usually watch ongoing dramas because I'm waaay to impatient for that type of deal. But I was content watching this show just weekly, you know, like I've been checking in for an hour and then moving on.
It was a good show, don't get me wrong. As I stated earlier, it was an enjoyable ride where you don't have to switch to big brain mode. The premise was clear and I actually really liked Fight Club back in the day. But if you are expecting a brainfrick or some major plot twist or even a story without plot holes - don't get your hopes up. Don't expect much accuracy regarding the supposed mental illnesses either. They tried you know - gold star for that :)
I enjoyed this show for what it is and if you're able to do the same: GO FOR IT. Because plainly said, watching Wi Ha Joon and Lee Dong Wook in action was a dreamy experience for my fangirling heart. The relationships and chemistry for all the cast was truly amazing. But my favourite duo was still Oh Kyung Tae & Yang Jae Seon.
So again; if you wanna watch a show while painting your toenails and have some action and fun while not being really invested.. this is the show for you!

Leia Mais

A pure definition of Crazy!!!

This Drama was really crazy and this is a real definition of crazy...

At first I was like what on earth is going on, what is happening, and how is this happening? I found this drama to be all over the show, there was like no one episode that made any sense, it was so busy and you didn't have time to think about anything. It is one of those drama where you just switch off and watch with no thoughts to it.

I like morally grey protagonists and I was really excited to see Lee Dong Wook take on this role, especially after his stellar performance in Strangers From Hell. The first few episodes didn't disappoint. The story of a corrupt (but not evil) detective being forced down a more righteous path by his own split personality was an original one. However, about halfway through the drama transitioned into a typical "main character uncovers mystery from his own past" type thing which has been done to death. A lot of things were also left unexplained. While I'm ok with having some things left ambiguous, you at least have to explain enough that the story makes sense. Unfortunately, especially in the last 2-3 episodes, there was a lot left out. So while the premise was interesting, the execution didn't live up to the potential of the story. It should be clarified that the initial plot setup of “ corrupt cop becomes good again” isn’t an inherently new or exciting concept to K-dramas. Nevertheless, Kim Sae Bom was willing to add a retro flare to the narrative through the action escapades of K and Su-Yeol facing against bumbling and brutish thugs, convicts and adversaries in weekly episodes.

Overall: The drama is fun. Has elements of comedy. The episodes could have been shorter and the police could have been more efficient. It is enjoyable but ultimately I have to rate it a 6 because of the presentation and content.

Leia Mais

Very interesting characters but a mediocre plot.

The combination between the two main characters was incredible, the dynamics were very interesting but I think something better could have been done, we also have a really good cast here but I think no one can tell me that we have not seen that plot about corruption dozens of times already.

For me it was a disappointment because I think that with such good characters we could have seen something more fun but that was not the case, although I do think that it can be a drama that can be enjoyable for some people but unfortunately not for me due to the number of dramas that I have seen, I always look for something more interesting and original, and this topic of corruption of organizations and people in power always reflects it in the same way, and at the end, we already know what is going to happen.

I would loved to see the leads in a better project .

I wouldn't say that I hate drama, it has good music and good sequences so if you like style stories like these you may enjoy it but if as I said you don't like those predictable plots is not for you.

Leia Mais

lets chase the baddies even if it resides inside you

●HOW I CAME TO IT
Hell LDW had been rolling like the master of bromances for his past few dramas and it just compels me to watch him no matter what.

●FIRST IMPRESSION
When I saw the trailer I expected awesome action and lots of humor and it did serve me exactly that.

●PLOT VIEW
The storyline is optimistic as there is a bad character(Lee Dong Wook) who do bad things and a crazy character(Wi Ha Joon ) who does crazy things but this BAD AND CRAZY combo had a shocking relationship, if not for anyone else I was shocked at least and heartbroken too. I actually hoped if this surprise was revealed later on, but anyways the protagonist chasing the antagonist with a rowdy personality is twice as much fun.
Lead characters are one of the biggest surprises, refreshingly so as this would be the first drama, where a split personality is another person talking to the original person. Because earlier one actor would pull off the role of all the personalities.
The suspects and culprits can be interpreted, and the pacing is good too. In the last few episodes, it feels the story is lost. It has a protagonist and antagonist but then there are some other plotlines of amnesia and childhood connection, Yeah Korean drama world favorite plot which gave LDW a way to recollect his memory. simply saying his split personality existence.
Am actually dissatisfied that it got only 12 episodes sigh. Hope this was a bit longer.
I also remembered "Shin Segi" from 'Kill Me Heal Me' because K reminds me of Segi. His whole presence is very relatable as they are present to protect themselves.

●ACTING/CAST
LDW and WHJ had done a terrific justice to their respective roles. I couldn’t blink my eyes when these two are onscreen. talking about romance it was kept minimal to give the space for bromance rather than romance. I loved the chemistry between these two male leads. K going Krazy for Lee Hui Gyom was so precious.
Boss Yong was my favorite villain of all. She had an evil aura but remained a faithful person until the end.
All the supporting characters were also on spot playing their part without them this amazing show would not have been possible.

●MUSIC
OST’s have picked greatly which higher octave and I love them. “out of my way” is my favorite one amongst all. It gives electrifying energy to my lazy soul.

●REWATCH
That would be an absolute yes. I had so much fun, only if I could erase it from my mind.

●APPRECIATION
The action sequence is well shot. The guns, fights, jumps are superbly captured.

●FAV SCENE
H, I, J, K
Yeah the introduction given by K is my favorite scene.

●RECOMMENDATION
It is for those who love crime-based, action, police, and gangster. This would be one humorous watch.

Leia Mais

The Korean 'Ghost Rider?'

ABOUT:
Bad and crazy is a Korean action-thriller mystery drama which tells us about " A fantastic journey of a bad and crazy cop in the monstrous world of drug dealers and corruption among the cops"

This drama brings me a refreshing start to 2022. I feel like, With the big bang start, this has brought us a really interesting character, The Korean Ghost rider.

STORY:
Ryu soo Yeol, a bad cop who is lusty towards money and power realises that he has a split personality disorder and his other personality is 'K'.
K is a good yet a crazy guy who can't tolerate injustice anywhere. When Ryu soo Yeol tries to do something bad, K messes up everything what he has done and brings justice to the people.
This is how the journey of bad and crazy starts. There is a character development in Ryu soo yeol which is actually brought by bromantic relationship of those two.

I felt the drama took different turn in both cases, i mean personality shift and in the story...which seemed pretty simple to me... I mean, in the first few episodes you get typical crime solving plot about criminals, but after some time it takes different turn...You would want to know why he has that disorder, right?
That's what you'll get after 7th ep. It answers why and how that character has originated. Which is simply related to his childhood memories that he has forgotten and trying to get em back... It is a bit predictable, but it kept me entertained throughout the drama.

ACTORS:
Kim dong wook plays your crazy cop role and he has lust towards promotion and power like any other greedy guy out there. He has superhero side as well or is it wi ha jun?
anyways with his smart acting skills and handsome and scary face you are going to get really funny and fresh adventure throughout this drama....

Wi ha jun did an excellent job giving Korea a new Ghost rider and making Ryu su yool a good cop. Some of us maight be disappointed cause he didn't get more scenes in 2nd half but it was needed for the story so yeah I guess you'd understand that...i have seen him in other works so he definitely is a good actor.

The other Two actors Han ji eun and Cha hak Yeon did good job with their characters. Personally, I couldn't come to like N. I like him in other works but here I felt like he needs to work more. Or probably because of his character..
Han ji Eun plays as Lee hui Gyeom...cute and feirce.

MUSIC:

Ost is pretty good thinking about the crazy and superhero side and it suits the drama. But I am not really fond of such music so I can't really tell you much about that.

[Re-watch:]

Normally i don't watch dramas and movies twice or more unless they have very intriguing plot or really funny and sweet romantic story...
So I am unlikely to come here again, but it is re-watchable ...
Romance is a very minimalistic part, so you might not be able to get enough of it, yet there is a kiss scene.

[Overall:]

This drama is a real fun, hence I liked it and i think 8.5 is a good rating for this. Go watch, iff you want to start your 2022 freshly. It is not the best drama you'll see but it will leave a good impact on you...so yeah... Go for it....

Thanks for coming here!
Happy watching!

Leia Mais

Not quite bad... but is full of craziness!

I recently developed an interst in mystery and crime-solving dramas and was in search for something good. I had been looking forward for Bad and Crazy ever since its news reached my ear. So, I decided to watch it. I was really excited for Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ha Joon's union in Bad and Crazy.

Bad and Crazy is a mystry action-thriller drama, directed by Yoo Sun Bong and written by Kim Sae Bom, who also worked together on the drama The Uncanny Counter. The series is third drama collaboration between iQIYI and Studio Dragon, with co-producer Mink Entertainment.

This drama tells us about the events that occur after a crazy person, K, appeared in Ruy Soo Yeol's life. As K interups Ryu Soo Yeol smooth life, everything, for Soo Yeol, suddenly takes a turn for the worse. But, as the story goes on, this interuption of the righteous K in Soo Yeol's life proves to be for the greater good. This drama has four main characters: Ryu Soo Yeol (Lee Dong Wook), K (Wi Ha Joon), Lee Hee Kyum (Han Ji Eun) and Oh Kyung Tae.

Ryu Soo Yeol is a corrupt yet competent police officer, who work in the Anti-Corruption Investigation Division of Munyang Police Agency. He takes up his superior's 'pet' cases and solves them, in the way they want them to be solved, for promotion. This often means overlooking corruptions and injustice. He is also master in getting out of trickey situations. But, his life completely changes after K appears in his life.

K is a righteous but crazy person who just appeared out of the blue. He is crazy whenever he sees injustice. He does everything impulsively, without thinking sbout the consequences. His fists and kicks comes before his words. I quite like him but, I think that his screen time was very less. He was not much in this drama.

Lee Hee Kyum is an officer of the Drug Investigation Unit. Despite her adorable looks, her punches could take you to hell and back. She is somewhat similar to K in some aspects. She is a passionate officer who is always ready to immerse herself into any cases. She never hesitates to arrest a person if he commited a crime, even if he is someone close to her. She is also the ex-girlfriend of Ryu Soo Yeol.

Oh Kyung Tae is a kindest person I have ever seen in my life. Earth would be heaven if such people really exist! He is the youngest officer in the Anti-Corruption Investigation Department. He is warm-hearted and has a strong sense of duty. Eventhough he is a rookie, he does not miss a single clue when he investigates a case and never stand back while doing a dangerous task, even if it means hurting himself. He is my favourite character in this drama.

The only strength of this drama is its main cast. Bad and Crazy is a character-driven drama, which focuses on the inner conflict between characters. So, the actors must do an exceptional job to make such dramas a success. I have been a fan of both Lee Dong Wook and Wi Ja Hoon ever since they first caught my eyes in Goblin and Squid Game respectively. As usual, they have nailed their character perfectly in this drama too. I wasn't familiar with Han Ji Eun and N but, they too did an impressive performance.

And as far as the supporting actors are concerned, they did a pretty well job. . My favourite villian in this drama is the ones of the drug organisation. They had the perfect look and guesture a villian should have. But, I'm quite disappointed with the main villian (it's a secret). He acting was nice, but, not quite evil as much as a villian should. Also, there were many child actors in this drama and all of them did a remarkable job.

Though, the drama didn't catch me in the beginning, it got better (except for the villian). It slowly changed from a normal crime-solving drama to a psychological crime-thriller. I cannot say that the plot or the characters are well-written. It could have been better. There are many loopholes in both in plot and main chacracters. But, the way the story unfolds is exceptional.

I watched this drama for the cast and the synopsis was interesting too. But, the actual drama is just meh. I'm confused about this drama. I like it but can't. This drama is enjoyable in some aspects but, I doubt if this would be a exiting watch.

Leia Mais

Bad(ly paced story) and Crazy (good comedy and action).

As long as you put your brain on the shelf while watching, you will enjoy it a lot. The portrayal of DID makes no sense, the villain´s skills are so good, they seem magical as they have no grounds in reality, the plot has a number of plot holes, but oh boy, it was an entertaining ride.

Bad and Crazy presents a rather basic story with predictable plots and twists. What saves it are the characters, comedy and the action. The dynamics between Soo Yeol and K are pure entertainment, delivering the laughs and emotional depth I appreciated a lot. Kim Hi Eo Ra and Won Hyun Joon also delivered a solid performance as Russian-Korean drug gang leaders, making me, and other viewers care for them, and wish them at least a bittersweet ending, even taking into consideration their evil deeds.

Sadly, the plot just does not connect. First and second half feel like completely different shows, shifting from an action comedy to a mystery thriller. Plots and characters were gone for a good few episodes, just to bring them back later on, as if it does not create pacing and continuation issues.

The last two episodes serve as a rather mediocre conclusion to the plot. Everything happened too fast with not enough explanation. They dropped all the information on me and I was supposed to just accept it without asking any questions. The moment you start asking , you see how the whole plot crumbles.
About the bad guys - the corrupted, the business duo, the magician. Out of them all, only the Russian drug dealers that were focused on their business and making money were realistic, interesting and made me curious to know more about their past, goals, reasons and motivations. The rest was either predictable and full of cliche or borderline supernatural making it unrealistic.

Performance wise, Wi Ha Joon stole the show. K was the heart, soul and the driving force behind the drama. I laughed, I cried, I fell in love - all thanks to his portrayal. That said, the whole cast did a stellar job with their acting and delivery. I truly could not think of one example of even mediocre acting. With such a cast, it’s not surprising.

The soundtrack just paved the way and got me excited at all the right moments. Not surprisingly, tvN delivered in terms of production value. I especially loved the long corridor shots that represented Ryu Soo Yeol’s consciousness.

Overall, the comedy, K and Boss Yong were the elements I truly loved and appreciated the most. Would recommend it as a fun and entertaining watch. Even if you won’t get absorbed into the plot, you will most likely appreciate the comedy and the action.

Leia Mais

Fun Action

Lee Dong Wook makes me fall in love with him all over again in this quirky, funny, action packed series. It was nice watching something I didn't get bored with and the fact this isn't a very common, cliché or overused theme/plot made it better to keep me reeled in. Luckily, it doesn't have too many plot twists, which is always enjoyable lol I love something that keeps me guessing but when it becomes repetitive I lose interest, and that didn't happen here. "K" obviously brings the comedy and honestly most of the action. It's literally a good cop bad cop split personality joy ride! The ending was so satisfying and there's villains you're gonna love to hate. I'd recommend to anyone wanting some comedic relief with a side of kicks to the face.
Enjoy...

Leia Mais