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Kill Me Heal Me
Kill Me Heal Me
Kill Me Heal Me
Kill Me Heal Me is captivating right from the start. With fast pacing and rapid dialog, it
quickly introduces the gauntlet of characters and sets up the premise of the
drama. Kill Me Heal Me does one thing particularly well in these early episodes: it
leverages various quirky situations not only for comic relief but more importantly for
defining the characters personas and setting the tone of the drama. Do Hyun is a
gentle-mannered, honest, and altruistic guy who lacks confidence. In contrast, his
second identity Shin Se Gi is a badass full of confidence and ambition, but has a hot
temper and violent tendencies. Thanks to such stark contrasts in personality, the
drama is able to use Se Gis motives and actions to advance the plot on several
occasions: going back to Korea to take a position at his familys company, SeungJin
Group, and seeking out Ri Jin.
Now moving on to some minor complaints. Though its obvious from the get-go
that Kill Me Heal Mes approach to mental disorder is non-serious and lighthearted,
the portrayal of Ri Jin as a psychiatrist still feels too exaggerated and unrealistic. Her
character seems way too flamboyant and over-reactionary to be dealing with delicate
psychological issues. Hwang Jung Eums over-the-top acting is also borderline
annoying for my personal taste.Regardless, these episodes leave enough questions
about Do Hyuns mysterious past to urge me onto the next phase of the drama. What
does Do Hyuns missing memory contain? Why is Se Gi interested in Ri Jin? Who is
Na Na? Only time will tell.
Episodes 5-7 Review
Kill Me Heal Me doesnt let the scale tip towards melodrama for too long.
Following the emotion-filled segment, it shifts gears back to comedy and
mystery while advancing the couples relationship and the main plot. The
drama is able to showcase the various identities and make them all
memorable. Case in point, there couldnt have been a better catalyst for
humor than the sassy yet adorable Ahn Yo Na, Yo Subs twin sister.
There are many iconic jocular scenes of Yo Na fangirling over idols,
getting dolled up, and dissing Ri Jin. As if Yo Nas not enough of a comic
relief, Perry and even Se Gi also add their unique flairs to put a smile on
my face.
As Ri Jin tries to get to know Do Hyun better, she realizes what he really
needs is companionship and understanding. So she studies each
personality and makes effort to befriend each one. After all, what does
appreciating someone for who they are really mean without accepting all
aspects of them? Do Hyun is moved by Ri Jins efforts and his feelings
for her grow, elevating their relationship to the next level.
These seven episodes of Kill Me Heal Me are spent on connecting all the
dots and providing clarity to the mysteries built up to this point. The
drama uses a series of flashbacks between Do Hyun and Ri Jin to piece
together their history and gradually unveil the secret. As they regain
fragments of their memories, both Do Hyun and Ri Jin re-experience the
agonies of their past and are forced to face the painful truth. They finally
understand why those memories were wiped away in the first place and
what caused Do Hyun to have multiple personalities. Kill Me Heal
Me delivers a number of pleasant surprises through unanticipated plot
twists that keep me engaged and eager to learn more. However, the
revelation is also unnecessarily dragged out with far too many repeat
scenes and trivial subplots of secondary characters in-between half
the amount of time would have done the job.
The final act of Kill Me Heal Me is without a doubt all about heal me. Its
purpose is to wrap up the past and set Do Hyun up for a bright future.
Sadly, its also the sloppiest act of the series. Slow pacing and filler
scenes become even more prominent as Do Hyun and Ri Jin reconcile
with their past. Subplots that were superfluous in the first place are
quickly rushed to a conclusion.