New K-Drama’s Disappointing Plot Twist Confirms Viewers’ “Sh*tty Assumptions”
Spoiler Alert
Take an intriguing plot idea, pair it with a talented cast of actors, and what do you get? A hit — or flop. One promising new K-Drama is falling flat for viewers who expected more than the show had to offer.
Face Me is a medical mystery-thriller about a cold-hearted plastic surgeon and a violent crimes detective whose lives become intertwined. The series follows Lee Min Ki as plastic surgeon Cha Jung Woo and Han Ji Hyun as ace detective Lee Min Hyun. It also stars Lee Yi Kyung as Han Woo Jin, Jung Woo’s close childhood friend.
In the past, Jung Woo’s girlfriend died in a mysterious accident that led to Jung Woo’s career change from ER doctor to plastic surgeon. This incident plays a key role in his character development as well as the plot. As the show progresses, new details about the accident emerge after one of Jung Woo’s patients dies. These mysteries had viewers on the edge of their seats until Episode 10.
The “accident” was a murder committed by Jung Woo’s best friend, Woo Jin. Unfortunately, this reveal was far from shocking to viewers who predicted the murderer’s identity early on. How many times has a K-Drama killer turned out to be the lead’s bestie? (Many, many times…) Some viewers felt that a mix of lackluster writing and too-obvious casting sabotaged the big twist.
If they find evidence that WooJin is actually the real killer & all my shitty assumptions from ep 1 are true, I will be so insanely pissed. I didn't spend this whole drama praying for an interesting twist only to find out the brother/bestfriend is the murderer #FaceMeEp10 #FaceMe pic.twitter.com/I45rE7qy0s
— ♡Kia⁷♡ (@kiasiandramas) December 6, 2024
literally everyone was doubting him from day one. Next time pick another actor and make it difficult to predict.#FaceMeEp10 #FaceMe pic.twitter.com/faUe9CaeWF
— Reem 🕊️ (@__kdramaland) December 6, 2024
I think all of us knew that he's the killer but I doubted the director for a moment when he kept saying he was home alone, still I'd say for a KBS drama this is progress, the plot is interesting #FaceMe #FaceMeEp10 #LeeYiKyung pic.twitter.com/UV92f2PUNm
— Daisy 💕 (@daisy_dramas) December 6, 2024
I knew he was the k!||er right from episode 6! 🤣 Why cast him in a drama like this when his character had no plot from the very beginning?#leeminki #FaceMe #이민기 #FaceMeEp10 https://t.co/ZnpK63VITQ pic.twitter.com/GIPmYneQ6X
— Ta-da (@te3_tia) December 5, 2024
On the other hand, viewers praised Lee Yi Kyung’s acting and hope to see him play more villain roles in the future.
the reveal of the perpetrator’s identity was too predictable tbh BUT credit still goes to the writer for skillfully casting doubt on the characters and keeping viewers guessing. on top of that, #leeminki and #leeyikyung delivered a performance like no other!#FaceMe #FaceMeEp10 pic.twitter.com/pG2o3YKNOY
— mk씨♡ (@minkifilms) December 6, 2024
We need him to take on more villain roles; the way his expression changes when his true nature is revealed is fantastic! I was wondering why the other Director was alone in the room with him, unaware that he was also a bad guy.#페이스미 #이이경 #FaceMe #LeeYiKung #FaceMeEp11 pic.twitter.com/KzOdIRs95i
— Ta-da (@te3_tia) December 11, 2024
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