Netflix’s interest in Korean dramas did not start with the success of Squid Game, as many people believe. While Squid Game was a cultural phenomenon, it was an exception, and Netflix has struggled to recreate its success since then. However, The Glory Part 2 may be the closest the streaming giant has come to achieving that kind of impact, despite not being as universally popular or meme-able.
In this article, we will delve into The Glory Part 2 Review in detail.
The story of The Glory Part 2 opens with Myeong-O’s death causing tension within the gang. Dong-Eun offers her sworn enemy a way out of the impending misery, but she declines and decides to investigate on her own. Yeon-Jin targets Dong-Eun’s weak spots, but she defies the forces that would bring her down and continues to plan the final stage of her revenge.
As each bully in the group experiences setbacks in their personal and professional lives due to the group’s internal strife, the group begins to fall apart. Dong-Eun gets even with Yeon-Jin, but now is the moment to help one of the people who has been there for her the most. Dong-Eun meets wonderful people, falls in love, and discovers new meaning in life as a result.
Song Hye-Kyo delivers a graceful performance as Dong-Eun, expressing herself clearly even when her expression is frozen or reduced to a few small muscle twitch inflections. Dong-Eun’s troubled history has left her largely emotionless, wearing a permanent mask of sternness, with her eyes blazing with wrath and her grin largely sarcastic. It is striking when she finally starts showing actual emotion towards the end of The Glory.
Lim Ji-Yeon gives a performance that justifies the acclaim as the show’s opponent to Song Hye-Kyo. Even if Ji-Yeon-animated, his mustache-twirling malice doesn’t always come over as particularly threatening, the character is legitimately evil, and it’s fantastic to have an adversary like that.
Part 2 of The Glory picks up where the first left off with Dong-Eun continuing her search for revenge. This time around, the finality of events makes it a lot more satisfying and emotional read. The acting is outstanding, making the drama all the more affecting as the characters go through the ups and downs of the emotional anguish at the story’s core.
The Glory’s greatest asset is its characters, who are all interesting in their own right and elicit a spectrum of feelings thanks to their human qualities and situations. However, due to the story having to deal with so many main characters and subplots, some of the supporting cast may feel like they were shoved in there without their will. Given how much anguish the antagonists put Dong-Eun through, it’s possible that their share of that anguish may feel mild in comparison, dampening the impact of any potential catharsis.
In conclusion, The Glory Part 2 is a well-acted drama that continues to deliver on its promise of revenge and redemption. While it may not have achieved the same level of cultural impact as Squid Game, it is still a worthy addition to Netflix’s growing library of Korean dramas.