My picks for entertainment ~ suggested movies, TV shows, music, and books ~ so you can enjoy some quality ME time! (ATTN Korean drama addicts! This blog has lots of K-drama love.)
While
patiently waiting for new releases of Korean dramas to reach the
American audience, I continue combing through old Korean dramas and
finding lots of hidden gems. It's the best treasure hunt ever!
The
Lucifer (aka “The Devil”) is a 2007 Korean drama, 20 episodes,
categorized as Legal drama, Police Procedural, Thriller, Suspense,
Revenge, Action, Legal Drama, Police Procedural, Crime, Mystery,
Romance, and Fantasy. Streaming
on KOCOWA+.
Memorable Quote:“'People of the Lie' by M. Scott Peck.” … “When the trumpet of judgment stops to play and the new day dawns, the Gates of Hell shall be closed.” (Episode 20)
SUMMARY: The lives of a detective, a psychic librarian, and a mysterious lawyer collide in a series of tarot card-linked murders.
The
Hwaseong Serial Murders were a series of brutal crimes committed in
rural South Korea between 1986 and 1991, in which at least 10 women
were assaulted and murdered in the area around Hwaseong.
The case
became one of the country’s most infamous unsolved mysteries for
decades, marked by investigative missteps and public fear. It was
finally linked in 2019 to Lee Choon-Jae through DNA evidence,
bringing long-awaited answers to a case that had deeply shaped South
Korea’s criminal justice system and popular culture.
It's
unfortunate, but these murders might likely have been solved
faster were it not for the serious weaknesses in South Korea’s law
enforcement / investigative practices and procedures at the time.
Police relied heavily on coerced confessions, lacked modern forensic
tools, and struggled with coordination. This led to wrongful arrests
and missed evidence.
Because
of these murders, authorities modernized their approach to solving
crimes. The use of DNA analysis was expanded, procedures for
preserving evidence were improved, and standardized
investigative procedures were introduced. In addition, reforms were
aimed at protecting suspects’ rights and reducing reliance on
forced confessions.
But
the most significant change was that the serial murders played a key
role in pushing South Korea to adopt criminal profiling as a formal
investigative tool. Together, all of these changes transformed South
Korea’s policing. Investigating, particularly investigations of
major crimes, became a more scientifically grounded and accountable
system.
Several
K-drama series and films have been directly based on or inspired by
the real-life Hwaseong serial murders. There is also a documentary.
“The Killing Vote”
grabbed the viewer's attention right from the start. You think a
violent crime is taking place. But then you realize that it's an
angry father, Kwon Seok-Joo, going after the man who
violated his child. The justice system let that criminal walk the
streets again. The father took it upon himself to render what he
believed was just punishment. He stabbed the man to death.
Is it
murder or is it justice?
The Killing Vote; released 2023; 12
episodes; Legal Drama, Crime, Thriller
Of course, the father
was sent to prison. In prison, the prisoners show him great respect
and call him Professor Kwon.
But the professor is
not the only one who decided to take justice into their own hands.
Somebody developed an app that allows the people to vote on whether or
not a criminal should be executed. Vote Yes or No. Initially, the
police didn't take it seriously until 84% voted Yes and the criminal
was found dead.
To the police, the
execution is not justice, it's murder. So a special investigations
unit is set up. The unit is headed by Kim Mu-Chan, a
detective who struggles with his conscience. There have been many
times when he felt that he failed to do his duty as an officer
because the criminals he worked to bring to justice were set free.
But he knows you can't just work outside of the justice system and
vote for a person's execution.
Joo Hyun
also understands why. Her co-workers steer clear of her because she
blew the whistle on her team leader. It was a matter of conscience
and the right thing to do. When it comes to cybercrime she has a keen
eye and a talent for tracking the computer activity to its source.
She developed a lead regarding “The Killing Vote” app and took it
straight to the Special Investigations Unit. Because it was such
valuable information she was allowed to become a member of the SIU
(Special Investigations Unit).
How can there be a
fair and equal justice system based on votes that approve murder?
K-Playlist.
“The Killing Vote – Full Trailer | Park Hae-Jin, Lim Ji-Yeon.”
YouTube Video. YouTube,
August 1, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpg_efJRBJs.
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