In terms of consistency and pace, Chief Kim and My Fellow Citizens are funny from start to end.
The following are great, but since they tell richer stories, they will dip into different emotions from time to time.
Prison Playbook
Hospital Playlist
(If you just want “WTF is happening” laughs from start to end, Pegasus Market and Welcome to Waikiki?)
I agree vehemently with Chief Kim and My Fellow Citizens. Hyena, Jealiusy Incarnate, and Deserving of the Name have many laugh out loud moments too but they are not strictly comedy.
Also, talk about emotional punches. #FOS16
1. Chief Choi Bit leaving her office
2. Shi-Mok describing Yeo-Jin
3. Dream sequence
4. Sa-Hyun and Shi-Mok walking away
5. Shi-Mok and Yeo-Jin saying goodbye (I was a sobbing mess at this point)
This was me after 7 episodes for Season 1, so I dropped it, and I’m not currently following Season 2….. Not all dramas are for everyone, and I’m okay with that 👌🏻😉
After watching Forest of Secrets, I couldn’t bring myself to watch another drama. I ended up dropping every drama thereafter, even ones I had waited weeks for, after one or two episodes.
Now I realize why.
Television shows which portray smart, complex female leads are hard to come by, not only in kdramas but in shows around the world. Forest of Secrets for me set the expectations for a female lead so high, that I’m not sure that any other show will be able to reach the same level. I’ve noticed that in most kdramas, women are often shown as hard-working, but never usually shown as intelligent or able to reach conclusions on their own without help from the often smarter, more successful male lead. It always bothered me, but I never realized how much it mattered to me until I saw Yeo-Jin on screen.
She wasn’t just another auxiliary heroine, but a vital part of the investigation to fight corruption. A badass police officer with an unwavering sense of justice, Han Yeo-Jin used intuition and her investigative skills to reach her own conclusions and help others even in the face of formidable opponents who were at a higher position than she was. She was level-headed, resilient, and fearless. She believed in the good in others, but wasn’t naive enough to disregard the truth. The perfect heroine, in my mind.
It’s not always the female protagonist that is depicted this way in kdramas, but also the second female leads, who are often shown as jealous and unreasonable. In Forest of Secrets, I saw not one but three complex female main characters, all with motivations that deviated from the standard “I wanted him to notice me”. In so many ways, I felt empowered watching their stories unfold.
This show was everything I ever wanted, and to think I would’ve never picked it up, thinking it would be another boring procedural show. I encourage everyone to try this show, because it exceeded all my expectations with crackling chemistry, an intricate plotline, and fantastic acting. So much love for this show, easily the best I have watched this year.
Couldn’t agree more! She’s the reason why I fell in love with that show. It’s a relief though that more and more kdramas have smart and strong heroines now. 😄😄😄
InfinityK
December 12, 2020 at 9:03 AM
What’s the funniest kdrama that you’ve watched? I need recommendations since I just started winter break.
Karmen ~ 🍜🏢🎭 ~ 📚☔🦋 ~ 🪂🌱💘 ~ 🦊⚔️🎥 ~
December 12, 2020 at 9:05 AM
My fellow citizens
mary
December 12, 2020 at 10:05 AM
In terms of consistency and pace, Chief Kim and My Fellow Citizens are funny from start to end.
The following are great, but since they tell richer stories, they will dip into different emotions from time to time.
Prison Playbook
Hospital Playlist
(If you just want “WTF is happening” laughs from start to end, Pegasus Market and Welcome to Waikiki?)
Black Swan
December 12, 2020 at 4:13 PM
“WTF is happening” is a great description for those two dramas
Midnight
December 12, 2020 at 10:20 AM
I agree vehemently with Chief Kim and My Fellow Citizens. Hyena, Jealiusy Incarnate, and Deserving of the Name have many laugh out loud moments too but they are not strictly comedy.
WishfulToki
December 12, 2020 at 10:25 AM
Yeah, Pegasus Market.
I’d also add Special Labor Inspector Jo.
mary
December 12, 2020 at 11:04 AM
*retires in shame for forgetting to recommend Inspector Jo*
Midnight
December 12, 2020 at 11:48 AM
Me too, Mary, me too!
WishfulToki
December 12, 2020 at 11:51 AM
Haha, no worries. Since you guys already recommended CHIEF KIM I thought I’d add something else. 😀
Eazal
December 12, 2020 at 11:19 AM
Chief Kim is a happy pill, that’s for sure.
yongsital 🌱 dimples 🌱
December 12, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Modern Farmer is hilarious imo. My stomach hurt from laughing even during my rewatch this year.
DoubleFault
December 13, 2020 at 5:22 AM
Just thinking of Cheon Songyi’s crazy antics from You From Another Star is enough to make my day. 😆
InfinityK
December 14, 2020 at 6:54 PM
Thank you everyone! Will definitely be trying these out.
InfinityK
October 4, 2020 at 12:15 PM
Also, talk about emotional punches. #FOS16
1. Chief Choi Bit leaving her office
2. Shi-Mok describing Yeo-Jin
3. Dream sequence
4. Sa-Hyun and Shi-Mok walking away
5. Shi-Mok and Yeo-Jin saying goodbye (I was a sobbing mess at this point)
I have no words. Well done Forest of Secrets.
SeeSamME
October 4, 2020 at 4:53 PM
And when Yeijin got the call from Yongsan police 😭
InfinityK
October 4, 2020 at 11:47 AM
What a pitch-perfect finale. Season 3?
#FOS16
Eazal
October 4, 2020 at 12:09 PM
We NEED a S3!
Lucy🦋 | Hyun Bins First Love♥️
October 4, 2020 at 1:41 PM
YES!!!!!!!!
drink ur water
October 4, 2020 at 4:10 PM
My only complaint was I needed more of Dong Jae!!!
InfinityK
October 3, 2020 at 10:55 PM
This episode blew me away. Wow.
Season 2 >= Season 1
#FOS15
InfinityK
September 27, 2020 at 9:40 AM
The tension in these last two episodes was insane. I’m sorry for ever doubting the writer- this season is just as good as season 1.
#FOS14
Eazal
September 27, 2020 at 12:25 PM
It was. I was on the edge of my seat. What an episode!!
SeeSamME
September 27, 2020 at 5:36 PM
All I see is SM gently touch YJ 😍😍😍
InfinityK
September 20, 2020 at 9:47 AM
Did I say that might not be a good thing? I don’t remember saying that…
#FOS12
SeeSamME
September 20, 2020 at 5:16 PM
They smile and you know everything will be ok!
InfinityK
September 19, 2020 at 11:24 PM
I am pleased to report that after watching every episode thoroughly, I still have no idea what\’s going on.
Still undecided on whether or not that\’s a good thing.
#FOS11
dramalover4ever
September 20, 2020 at 3:50 AM
ROFL
bebeswtz❣️Xiao Zhan is the sunshine in human form ☀️
September 20, 2020 at 7:20 AM
This was me after 7 episodes for Season 1, so I dropped it, and I’m not currently following Season 2….. Not all dramas are for everyone, and I’m okay with that 👌🏻😉
InfinityK
September 14, 2020 at 12:13 AM
Me to everyone this season #FOS10
InfinityK
September 5, 2020 at 11:08 PM
Almost took my earphones out because I couldn\’t watch the ending #FoS7
InfinityK
August 30, 2020 at 3:03 PM
This is the cutest thing I’ve watched all year!! He calls her Doona Bae T_T
#FOS2
InfinityK
December 2, 2017 at 9:21 PM
After watching Forest of Secrets, I couldn’t bring myself to watch another drama. I ended up dropping every drama thereafter, even ones I had waited weeks for, after one or two episodes.
Now I realize why.
Television shows which portray smart, complex female leads are hard to come by, not only in kdramas but in shows around the world. Forest of Secrets for me set the expectations for a female lead so high, that I’m not sure that any other show will be able to reach the same level. I’ve noticed that in most kdramas, women are often shown as hard-working, but never usually shown as intelligent or able to reach conclusions on their own without help from the often smarter, more successful male lead. It always bothered me, but I never realized how much it mattered to me until I saw Yeo-Jin on screen.
She wasn’t just another auxiliary heroine, but a vital part of the investigation to fight corruption. A badass police officer with an unwavering sense of justice, Han Yeo-Jin used intuition and her investigative skills to reach her own conclusions and help others even in the face of formidable opponents who were at a higher position than she was. She was level-headed, resilient, and fearless. She believed in the good in others, but wasn’t naive enough to disregard the truth. The perfect heroine, in my mind.
It’s not always the female protagonist that is depicted this way in kdramas, but also the second female leads, who are often shown as jealous and unreasonable. In Forest of Secrets, I saw not one but three complex female main characters, all with motivations that deviated from the standard “I wanted him to notice me”. In so many ways, I felt empowered watching their stories unfold.
This show was everything I ever wanted, and to think I would’ve never picked it up, thinking it would be another boring procedural show. I encourage everyone to try this show, because it exceeded all my expectations with crackling chemistry, an intricate plotline, and fantastic acting. So much love for this show, easily the best I have watched this year.
purplesheesh
December 2, 2017 at 9:28 PM
Couldn’t agree more! She’s the reason why I fell in love with that show. It’s a relief though that more and more kdramas have smart and strong heroines now. 😄😄😄
InfinityK
December 2, 2017 at 10:41 PM
Ikr! Hoping for a season 2.
faraway
December 2, 2017 at 11:54 PM
Your wish has been granted! Forest of Secrets will have a season 2 sets to air mid 2018
InfinityK
December 3, 2017 at 7:39 AM
*internal screaming* OMG YES
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
December 3, 2017 at 10:26 AM
wait WAIT! Did they comfirm it? If so, how did I miss it?
InfinityK
December 3, 2017 at 10:41 AM
o_O Wait it’s not confirmed?
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
December 3, 2017 at 1:30 PM
@infinityk last time I checked, they were “in talks”. There’s no official news since then.
faraway
December 3, 2017 at 6:10 PM
I read it from here https://www.soompi.com/2017/11/10/bae-doona-jo-seung-woos-forest-secrets-talks-second-season/
“Season 1 writer Lee Soo Yeon has been confirmed to be writing the script.”
Let me know if I interpreted it incorrectly
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
December 4, 2017 at 7:34 AM
When they said the writer had confirmed to write the script, I took it to mean that she would write it, IF the others signed up (actors, director)
InfinityK
December 4, 2017 at 3:00 PM
T-T
InfinityK
August 30, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Favorite duo