Healer (2014) 힐러
Directed by Kim Jin-woo and Lee Jung-sub, starring Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Ji-tae, Park Min-young and Kim Mi-kyung.
Watched 9 January - 1 February 2024 — 20 episodes (NETFLIX)
A star reporter, a second-rate journalist and a man by the code name 'Healer' are brought together by a long-buried incident that hides dark truths. (Synopsis: Letterboxd)
Directed by Kim Jin-woo and Lee Jung-sub, starring Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Ji-tae, Park Min-young and Kim Mi-kyung.
Watched 9 January - 1 February 2024 — 20 episodes (NETFLIX)
A star reporter, a second-rate journalist and a man by the code name 'Healer' are brought together by a long-buried incident that hides dark truths. (Synopsis: Letterboxd)
*Finished the show yesterday and what a fun ride it was! It took me almost a month to complete but it didn't have anything to do with a lack of enjoyment because I really fell in love with this series!!!! I just happened to watch other shows simultaneously and wanted to finish them first.
*This series probably has its flaws but I didn't really see them or was too wrapped up in its compelling story to notice. For me it was almost perfect. But even though the story was thrilling and the characterisation was good, it would have been a much lesser show, had it not been for the terrific casting. The lead actors Ji Chang-wook and Park Min-young are perfect in their roles and have amazing chemistry, making their romance very believable. I love both of the main characters. Park Min-young's character is such a great heroine, and like her birth mother in the series says, she's cheerful and warm. Min-young brings a vibrant energy to the screen, she's really a character that you want to hang out with or want to be friends with. Ji Chang-wook's Healer is a superhero and dangerous to be with but at heart he's a good person, and Min-young recognises that. His alter ego, the silly Clark Kent-type at the news office, shy and awkward, is funny and he made me laugh. Both leads look really good, and Park Min-young is so different from the character she plays in When the Weather is Fine.
*Love the winter setting and the characters' winter wardrobe with sweaters, turtlenecks, shawls and coats.
*I love all the 'good' side characters and was often afraid something bad would happen to them. Unfortunately the Master died. There were some moments with him that got me teary-eyed.
*I was glad there weren't too many lengthy scenes dedicated to characters I didn't care for. Also, the show didn't suffer from a lull or boring part somewhere in between. It was consistently entertaining, alternating between action/ excitement, feel-good/heartfelt moments and funny scenes.
*I love all the 'good' side characters and was often afraid something bad would happen to them. Unfortunately the Master died. There were some moments with him that got me teary-eyed.
*I was glad there weren't too many lengthy scenes dedicated to characters I didn't care for. Also, the show didn't suffer from a lull or boring part somewhere in between. It was consistently entertaining, alternating between action/ excitement, feel-good/heartfelt moments and funny scenes.
*Fortunately the series ends on a happy note and there are no loose ends. Or if there are any, it's not really important. But I would have loved to have more time dedicated to Park Min-young and her mother (played by Do Ji-won), and wished that the moment Yoo Ji-tae informed Do Ji-won of being Min-young's mother would have happened on-screen rather than off-screen.
*Love the scene at Ji Chang-wook's place where Park Min-young refuses to be sent away and a swoonworthy kiss ensues.
*I'm also happy Yoo Ji-tae might get his happy ending with Woo Hee-jin, his former boss at the network station. He is another great character and deserves to be happy too.
*Love the scene at Ji Chang-wook's place where Park Min-young refuses to be sent away and a swoonworthy kiss ensues.
*I'm also happy Yoo Ji-tae might get his happy ending with Woo Hee-jin, his former boss at the network station. He is another great character and deserves to be happy too.
*The airport scene where team Healer (Ji Chang-wook, Yoo Ji-tae, Park Min-young and Kim Mi-kyung) walks in a straight line, next to one another, about to kick ass is such a great moment!
*I miss the characters already! Dad and the ex-con turned bartender are so endearing as well.
*Also, nice OST, with one song standing out: You by Ben!
*I get why this show is being hyped and I'm glad I finally watched it.
*I miss the characters already! Dad and the ex-con turned bartender are so endearing as well.
*Also, nice OST, with one song standing out: You by Ben!
*I get why this show is being hyped and I'm glad I finally watched it.