Cafe Minamdang - Unspoiled Review
Cafe Minamdang
♥ Aired: June 27 - August 23, 2022
♥# of Episodes: 18
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Crime Comedy
♥Starring: Seo In Guk and Oh Yeon Seo
The Story
A former criminal profiler spent time in prison after being framed for his best friend's death. Now, after serving his time, he makes a living by using his keen powers of observation and insight into human behavior to convince rich clients that he is a shaman. With the help of his best friend, who serves as his personal bodyguard, and his tech savvy sister, they perform their "magic" in the back room of their cafe. But outside of business hours, the crew is still trying to find the real culprit in their friend's murder. When their investigation overlaps with a current police case, the conman shaman meets a tough and determined female detective who also shares an interest in their private investigation. Now, they will find out whether a rogue conman can actually work with a by-the-book officer of the law.
Should I Watch
"Cafe Minamdang" is a unique crime drama that combines absurd comedy with an engaging psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes. Despite the fact that the main character is a "shaman" there aren't many real supernatural fantasy elements. They are mostly just some talented grifters with all the right information. The over the top comedy scenes made for some larger than life characters who were both funny and endearing. And Seo In Guk's absolute charm really carries the main parts of this drama, with his perfect comedic timing and razor wit. Whether fighting or flirting, he and Oh Yeon Seo have a fun chemistry. If you are a Seo In Guk fan, you should definitely make time for this one. I give "Cafe Minamdang" an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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