The K2 Korean Drama Review: An Entertaining Modern Retelling Of Snow White

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Part romantic drama, part political action thriller, part fairy tale, and part sci-fi, The K2 Korean Drama is a blast to watch despite some issues with the central romance.

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THE K2 STORY In K2, Kim Je Ha is a mercenary soldier framed for a crime he didn’t commit.

THE ROMANCE

The chemistry between Je Ha and Yoo Jin in the political drama is so palpable that you often wonder why you must endure the immature romance between Je Ha and An Na. Learn more

THE MAGIC MIRROR WITH A SCI-FI TWIST

I loved the version of the magic mirror in this retelling, a cool sci-fi invention called “The Mirror” that can spy on people with unique technology created by Yoo Jin. Photo: tvN/Viki Learn more

OVERALL THOUGHTS

Overall, while the central romance is eye-rolling and frustrating and lacking some romantic drama instinct, watch for good action scenes, swoony chemistry between Yoo Jin and Je Ha, and a fabulous performance from Song Yoon Ah as the dynamic Choi Yoo Jin, the wife of a presidential candidate (or the “wicked queen”). Learn more

HOW MANY EPISODES OF THE K2 DRAMA?

The K2 aired for 16 total episodes. Learn more

THE K2 CAST & CREW

Jang Hyuk-rin (Yong-pal) wrote the script with Kwak Jung-hwan directing. The action and story are creative and strong; however, the show would have ultimately been stronger by reworking the main love story. Learn more

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