Red Swan starring K-pop superstar Rain and Kim Ha Neul is a new Disney+ action/romance K-drama that took over our screens during its premiere on July 3, 2024! Is it worth watching? Here is what we really think!
What is Red Swan?
Red Swan tells the story of Oh Wan Soo (Kim Ha Neul), a woman born into a poor family, who turns her life around and becomes a world-class golfer, catching the attention of many people along the way, including her future husband, Kim Yong Guk, the heir to the Hwain Group.
Struggling to pay off her mother's debts, Wan Soo agrees to marry Yong Guk, but soon after becomes unhappy when she finds out about her husband's affair. For over a decade, she has lived with her husband and is determined to make it work, but things begin to change quickly when she faces the biggest night of her life. Shortly after arriving in Manila Philippines.
The lead actors
Jung Ji Hoon or better known as Rain plays the main male lead role in this new drama. He gained his level of fame as an actor, model, dancer, and producer. His career began in 2003, which shows that he is more than capable of this new role. So far for me, I have been really captivated and impressed with his acting skills, and I can really feel his emotions.
Kim Ha Neul has also bagged the lead female role in this new drama. She has to date an outstanding career which started back in 1998. With her acting skills, and experience captivating audiences she is more than suited for this role. For me, that has become obvious in many of her scenes so far.
Here's a look at the story so far! (Spoilers!)
What we know so far
Later, on a trip to Manila, and for the first time as a Goodwill Ambassador, Wan Soo is caught in a gunfight, but narrowly escapes death thanks to the heroism of her company bodyguard, Seo Do Yoon (Rain). Soon after, Wan Soo develops feelings for Do Yoon and reflects on her life up until that night, but is unsure of what Do Yoon's true motivations are for working for the Hwan Group.
My thoughts so far
I think that since the drama is on Disney+ and along with other K-romance dramas, it's of course bound to have a feel-good factor and a happy ending, so you could almost predict how it would end. However, I think the storyline for this show is very interesting and it kept me engaged throughout.
I am however perplexed by the low ratings for this drama, given its promising start in the first 2 episodes. I wish they drop the whole 10 series at once, which may have helped with the ratings and also my binge watching addiction, so that I could watch it overnight!
The bodyguard-boss romance plot is captivating in my opinion. The chemistry between the leads is intense and evident. I love the fast paced flow of the story and yet it doesn't leave out any important details. We have a strong female lead in this drama which I liked. She isn't easily shaken by those difficult people around her, unlike other female lead roles in other dramas.
Also being highly into action, I enjoyed the amount of action that was shown in many of the scenes, It helped to keep me engaged throughout. I cannot wait for the rest of the 10-part series, as so far I have been captivated and felt like binging this amazing new drama!!
Have you watched Disney's new romance drama Red Swan? Let us know in the comments below.
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