Hello Monster (2015) User Reviews

I hope it's only me

[louisebau · 9/10 · 23 February 2021]

I don't like the female lead's character I find her annoying but the overall plot of the story is excellent.

Beautiful Bromance, Bad Ending

[11ovz11 · 7/10 · 3 September 2021]

Three Stars taken away for: 1. The bad ending - bogus and "wanna be different" ending which didn't stick well with the overall plot 2. Female lead's character - totally unnecessary and annoying 3. No chemistry between the main leads - Seo Inguk and Jang Nara had no chemistry together (occasionally she had chemistry with Park Bogum) however, we were forced to watch an irrelevant and out of place "romance" between the two leads that was never build up. The drama would have been much better without the romance approach.

Seven stars were added for: 1. The beautiful bromance between the two brothers. They were truly lovable and cute. I always loved their interactions on screen.

2. Park Bogum - Excellent performance by Bogummy. He stole the show.

3. Seo Inguk - He was hot but his character could have been an annoying know -it-all if it was someone else acted as David Lee. However, Inguk was charming and endearing as the always talking, boastful but extremely smart, blunt but endearing, strict but caring brother/ professor/ police consultant.

4. The crimes - Reminded me of The Mentalist and Sherlock Holmes. The drama took time (about one episode) to investigate the crime, and take another entire episode for the solving and aftermath of it. And the crimes were always wrapped up nicely.

5. The main villain - D. O was great! But the villain's character was that of a smart, empathetical serial killer.

6. The plot - The psychological aspect of the drama was well thought out and executed. The overall plot (minus the last episode) was very well done. There were obvious mistakes with consistency however, I loved how the brothers were given a prominent place. It was their story. Nothing else mattered.

7. Overall cinematography, fights, side characters - The drama was extraordinary, certainly was ahead of its time, had a great cast who did their job well. This star is for them.

Verdict: Watch it for the bromance and Park Bogum's convincing evil side and to witness the best hairdo and hotness of Seo Inguk.

I liked everything, except the ending

[marshmallow_kitten · 8/10 · 9 November 2019]

The story is excellent and keeps you engaged without dragging, I would've given it 10/10 if not for the ending which wasn't satisfying for me.

very good

[io_ana_pl · 10/10 · 5 January 2017]

Better than Dexter, who was, in my opinion, too long, too exaggerate, too creepy. Better than the Mentalist - too long, too exaggerate, too bloody. 16 episodes were just perfect for me. I mean: when I realized who the little brother was, the script revealed it, too. When I realized who the serial killer was, the script revealed it, too. Not like: "Gosh, I'm so smart! How come the others didn't seen it!" Genial. But the plot goes on. So are the surprises. Worth to see it. The love-story is left on the background, and this was perfect for me. And the female police officer was very smart and very efficient. Her colleagues, too. All of them.

Very interesting and compelling

[leahcubed · 9/10 · 21 January 2020]

Profiler Lee Hyun (Seo In-guk;Park Bo-gum) after a case he receives triggers a memory he thought long buried in the past. Detective Cha-Ji-an (Jang Na-ra) has never stopped investigating Lee Hyun as she knows that his brother disappeared and his father were murdered and that Lee Joon Young (Do Kyungsoo), a criminal, was somehow involved. Things are not quite as they seem and the tangle seems to gain twists and turns even as they unravel it.

I really liked this and it kept me engaged the whole way through. I am a big fan of the crime genre so this appealed to that interest of mine. I also like psychological thrillers and romances and it had all those elements. There were multiple serial killers and they really explore the nature versus nurture psychological concepts which I found very intriguing. I would have rated this even higher but the ending was just a tiny bit softer than I like it. Just being extremely picky but there were some elements that seemed as if it was being left open for additional episodes or even another season. But it ended well - just not with all aspects completely tied up. Some do not mind that at all so it will not diminish at all for those that like to have some pieces to ponder. It was very well acted as I have come to expect from the two leads. Their romance was "cute", heart warming and believable. I liked the interplay of the "team" that was built to track the killers. Parts were predictable but not in a bad way. But there were also a fair number of surprises. It is a great drama that I highly recommend.

Good crime thriller

[tanushree-raha1019 · 10/10 · 17 July 2021]

I liked it!

I loved this show. It had me at the edge of my seat whole time, very well written and acted out by the whole cast. Amazing character development. Just love the bromance. It got me emotional so many times. Interesting criminal minds, tough logic by detectives.

Those who like crime/suspense/thriller/psychological thriller genre this is a must watch.

Gave a good feeling

[roes-26056 · 9/10 · 1 July 2022]

"I Remember You" is a really good series full of suspense and I got a shock almost every single time they found a killer or one was being stabbed. All the actors were amazing and their expression matched the scenes so well. It was also a lot of fun to try to guess the different cases in the series. However, I would liked to see a little more about Min and Lee Joon Yeong's relationship. But all in all a really good series and I'm so glad I found it even though it's been so many years since it got released.

Totally Engrossing!

[peterpvercillo · 10/10 · 31 January 2021]

HELLO MONSTER is extraordinary. The writing is so clever and ingenious. It combined roller coaster mystery and twists, with irony, biting humor, and surprise.. The lead character is intelligent and cuttingly quick-witted, while still being charismatic and sensitive. The female lead is also empathetic . She is intelligent, determined, and extremely likeable. All of the other characters are equally well-rounded and important to the plot. The acting is just flawless.. The lead actors do amazingly, enthrallingly well. The actor portraying the lawyer, a young man showing little or no emotion, is in such tremendous control of his character. And the supporting acting is equally amazing. The editing, the music, the make-up, the cinematography - all equally excellent. This is definitely one of those stories where avoiding spoiler is higly advised. Truly one of the best ever!

The ending is terrible after storming 16 hrs in a day

[Pleistoross · 9/10 · 27 November 2020]

I really liked the storyline and despite a slow start, it has a good development and keeps you entertained. I really am pleased they did not kill Min, after all he is that little lost brother who was taken advantage of and who really cares for his big brother. Min is the one who would rather change than give up or lose his brother again. He is the one who wants to protect his brother this time, too bad he failed. The romance was a bit out of place, our characters are very stressed and traumatized that to fell in love seems a bit unnatural to me. They should have just showed how she gives him confidence that he isn't a monster and no more because after all the point was to catch our villain, which they didn't and that is a big disappointment. How can you such a merciless person let lose like nothing happened. I hate open endings, all those murders led to nothing. We didn't get to see the grand plan to catch our villain. They were three of them and failed, besides its not clear what happened in that year. The ending was not good written.

Had Potential But Ultimately Problematic

[fake_moviestar · 4/10 · 28 October 2020]

Let me start by saying I basically only watched this because I am a huge fan of Seo In Guk, who is a fantastic actor - and he was of course great in this. That being said this series was littered with problems. Also I should add that my experience was definitely marred by poor subtitles, and this is definitely something to consider since at the time of my review there are no better subtitles available - I searched everywhere, believe me!

The bad: The start is a bit slow, and it takes a few episodes for the tone to settle into a steady rhythm. The second half of the series was much better, especially once you know who Lee Hyun's brother is. Lee Joon Young is a character that I felt didn't get fleshed out enough, so a lot of his actions felt confusing and shallow. The romance felt half-baked and really unnecessary to the show and I wish they had just left them as friends. As with a lot of Kdramas pre-2016, this show felt dated - it had a really bad soundtrack with annoying, repetitive songs that pulled the viewer out of the moment. The ending was awful, it left so many open ends, and had there been a second season perhaps that would have made me give a higher rating, but unfortunately the story was left unfinished.

The good: the acting was decent, especially between the two brothers. Also the brother story line was the best aspect of the show - they had some of the most intense scenes together and I loved every second of their relationship. I know I said the soundtrack was bad, but they did this eerie background sound during certain scenes that was amazing and brought the perfect creepy vibe to the show.

In the end, this was an okay show, but I feel like the only reason I enjoyed any of it was because I am a fan of Seo In Guk. So if you are a fan of one of the main actors I think you will enjoy this.

Amazing

[ninamadalinab · 10/10 · 23 July 2021]

I truly liked this movie. Is twistet and funny and really the story line got me in suspense and wanting more. I love EXO and when I saw D. O. in this movie I like it even more. He plays amazing. Seo In-guk and Park Bo-gum are absolutely amazing also. I praise the producers for the choice of actors and story line could not have chosen better. Highly recommended.

Second Season?

[pycjarps · 9/10 · 16 November 2020]

Love the story line. The ending????? Such a cliff hunger. I feel like there is a second season. However, this drama was yet in 2015 and it's 2020 now yet nothing had been released. So I guess viewers just have to form their own ending. It would have been nice if there is a new season. To watch how life enfold for the brothers and how the psychopath been caught is more satisfying rather than thinking that they all had a happy ending.

not good enough

[PennyReviews · 4/10 · 3 November 2016]

I was really looking forward for another drama with Kyungsoo, who was really good in his other works. Plus, Bo Gum was an additional bonus, as he can really adapt to his role and he plays the childish roles really well. However, the drama felt a little stiff, as it got stuck into boring plot twists. The background story was interesting; a guy returns to Korea in order to find his brother, who had been kidnapped by their father's killer. However, the drama was almost like a medley of Dexter and the mentalist, with a genius man who ends up working with the police tries to find the serial killer that harmed his family. The killer's shots in the prison were annoyingly repeated over and over in each episode. In addition, the drama was tiring and boring, and the romance was really weak. So, 4 out of 10, only for the good performances of the two actors mentioned.

Gradually Insulting Its Audience

[Park_Min · 4/10 · 5 April 2024]

Aside from the weak introduction, the first episode also had loads of exhibitions of the ML smarts through the typical genius character stereotype, however, the drama proceeded to treat the viewers like idiots for the remainder of the drama. Initially, Detective Cha Ji An, and most of the police force, were physically capable and adequate enough, however, they suddenly became as effective and incompetent as useless civilians. The mystery and thriller elements were generally bad, the drama didn't waste a second in revealing everything immediately. The romance was nothing but forced. The main story and entanglements of the brothers and the psycho man turned out to be disappointing and dumb, which led to a rubbish ending.