Seo Ji-hoon as Seok Jae-beom, a gentle student with a secret, is given a compelling setup but is sidelined for long stretches. The same goes for the female friendships Chan-mi begins to form—they feel like set pieces rather than genuine relationships. The drama is so focused on the mystery that it sometimes forgets to let its characters just breathe .
The ending (spoiler-free) tries to have it both ways: a message about the consequences of revenge and a crowd-pleasing resolution. Without giving too much away, the final villain’s reveal relies on a coincidence that strains credibility. Also, certain characters make decisions that defy their established intelligence—a common pitfall in thriller dramas. korean drama revenge of others
Fans of Weak Hero Class 1 , Extracurricular , or The Glory (though this is less polished than The Glory ). Viewers who like dark mysteries with a dash of action and reluctant romance. Seo Ji-hoon as Seok Jae-beom, a gentle student
Ji Soo-heon is the classic “damaged boy with a code” done right. Lomon ( All of Us Are Dead ) brings a brooding intensity that never feels one-note. His backstory (involving his own sister’s assault and the system’s indifference) is handled with care. The chemistry between Chan-mi and Soo-heon is electric—not romantic fluff, but two broken people learning to trust each other in a war zone. The ending (spoiler-free) tries to have it both