Big Issue is an intense action drama. The opening episode includes a fight scene that takes places on top of a train. It grabs your attention from the start. The stunts and photography are well done. The script is smart and interesting, with a dark tone. It is unpredictable and doesn’t fall back on the overused troupes that many Korean dramas use.
Big Issue is about the greed and corruption of Korean tabloids. The Sunday Syndicate is an online publication that makes its money by getting photos of the rich and powerful in compromising situations, and then blackmailing them to keep the pictures out of the media. The Syndicate CEO and Chief Editor have worked for years to build a web of influence that includes the Attorney General and the Chief of Police, among many others. The episodes follow reporters and photographers from the Sunday Syndicate as they uncover new scandals and create elaborate schemes to get the valuable photographs they need. Meanwhile in the background of these new scandals, the powerful people who have been manipulated by The Syndicate for years are banding together to try to overthrow its power.
Should I watch
I didn’t hear much about this drama before I started it, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I’m glad I gave it a try. If you love a good thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this is a good one. There isn’t a lot of romance, if that’s what you’re looking for, but there are plenty of engaging stories. I really enjoyed the ride. I’m giving it 8 out of 10 ramen.
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