A Safe Peek at Connection 2024
Dive into the World of 'Connection'
A Journey to Right the Wrongs of the Past
Explore our spoiler-free review of the hit Korean drama ‘Connection’. Get general series information, plot summary, and my personal thoughts and rating, all 100% spoiler-free! If you have already seen this drama and are interested in a more full review, including character analysis, highlights, and ending explanation, please click on the link below.
General Information
All You Need to Know About 'Connection'
‘This gripping crime drama originally appeared on SBS. It was directed by Kim Moon Kyo, who also directed the Netflix melodrama ‘Trolley’ in 2022.
Air Date: May 24 – July 6, 2024
Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: Viki
Genre: Crime Action Drama
Starring: Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do
Story Summary
Plot Overview
A hard-working detective is suddenly kidnapped on his way home from a work party. But when he wakes up 3 days later in a subway station, he finds his life has been turned upside-down. He has become addicted to a dangerous new drug known as “lemon meth”, and one of his best friends from high school is dead from an apparent suicide. And the more he investigates both circumstances, the more sure he becomes that both are related, and stem from an incident from his high school days.
But if he is going to keep his job, he is going to need to cover up his addiction until he can solve the mystery of what really happened to him and why. Luckily, two other friends from his past will reconnect with him and come alongside him, to help bring the truth to light.
Personal Insights
My Thoughts on 'Connection'
‘Connection’ is a fast-moving crime drama with a tight plot and engaging story. All 14 episodes keep a consistent, succinct pace that uses the most of every minute. It has plenty of twists and turns on the way, and Ji Sung gives a stellar performance as the righteous detective trapped in a moral and professional dilemma. The whole cast do a fabulous job of creating incredibly flawed, but very human, characters
This series commits to its themes from the very beginning, and does not ever swerve or lose its course. This means that if you are a fan of criminal investigation dramas, this is a perfect choice. For those who like their crime dramas speckled with a bit of levity, do not expect moments of romance or comedy to get thrown into this one to relieve the tension or give you a moment to process what’s happening.
But that is not to say this isn’t a relational drama. The themes of friendship and loyalty are deeply explored in an intriguing and illuminating way. I do wish the female characters would have been written with the same depth as the rest, thus my slightly lower rating. But all in all, I found this to be an amazing watch. I give ‘Connection’ a 9 out of 10 ramen.
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Meet the Leads
Meet the Stars of 'Connection'
Ji Sung and Jeon Mi Do did an amazing job in this drama. If you are interested in seeing other dramas that they have performed in, check out the links below!
Ji Sung debuted in 1999 with a lead role in the romantic drama ‘KAIST’. Since then, he has appeared on numerous dramas includiing the 2004 romantic drama ‘Save the Last Dance for Me’, where he met his real-life wife, actress Lee Bo Young. Other popular dramas he has appeared in include the romantic comedy ‘She Was Pretty’ and the law thriller ‘Defendant’.
Jeon Mi Do is most commonly known for her work in stage and musical productions. She made her stage-debuted in 2006 and went on to win a Best Actress Award in 2016 for her peformance in ‘Sweeney Todd’. Her first starring drama appearance was in 2020 with her role in the populars Netflix medical drama “Hospital Playlist”.
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