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Espionage, Bromance, Idol worship, Thriller, Action, and Romance, all done well. I didn't give it a ten because, as usual, I dislike how the female lead is depicted (kinda ditzy, immature fan girl/manager) as a contrast to the male lead (sophisticated, mature, cautious) to create the tension. I know it is a comedic plot device and to be a female character who is professionally protective of the idol is not helpful. Thankfully, her character evolves so that, although she provides the sexual tension and part of the comedic relief, it becomes a side story to the action-thriller which she becomes involved in. The Bromance is so funny among the idol and the NIS agents. I saw one of the trailers of this Kdrama on Youtube, and it was the best trailer I've seen on any Kdrama. The English subtitles were excellent and well paced. The editing is top notch in the action and the scenes flowed and the storyline unfolded wonderfully. The acting and chemistry and the mix of comedy and action are addicting. Very, very enjoyable and highly recommended for the first-timer or anyone who just wants a good story.
Additional edit: I read there may be a second season coming. The ending of the first season is assumed that the agent completes his last assignment and returns to the idol and manager and retires. But the second season may not continue with the same characters and therefore a new story of his mission. Therefore, another interpretation is that upon completing his assignment in Europe, he destroys the GPS coin that his love interest had kept to track his whereabouts and safety and does not return to the idol and manager. This ambiguity of the first season is just right to bring on another season.
score 9/10
mizmlyn 11 October 2020
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