Eight Days (2021) is a South Korean television series directed by Kim Byung-woo and written by Lee Hyun-joo. It stars Lee Joon-gi, Kim Ok-vin, and Park Ji-hwan.
Synopsis
The drama tells the story of a man who can see the future eight days in advance. He uses his ability to help people, but he is also hunted by a mysterious organization that wants to use his ability for their own gain.
Main Characters
- Nam Gyu-man (Lee Joon-gi) is a man who can see the future eight days in advance. He is kind and compassionate, and he uses his ability to help people.
- Go Ha-yeon (Kim Ok-vin) is a detective who is investigating a series of mysterious deaths. She is intelligent and determined, and she is determined to solve the case.
- Lee Seon-woo (Park Ji-hwan) is a mysterious man who is also hunting Nam Gyu-man. He is ruthless and determined, and he will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
Plot
The drama begins with Nam Gyu-man having a vision of a woman being killed. He tries to warn her, but she is killed anyway. Gyu-man is then contacted by Go Ha-yeon, who is investigating the woman’s death.
Gyu-man and Ha-yeon work together to investigate the case. They soon discover that the woman’s death is connected to a series of other mysterious deaths. The victims all have one thing in common: they all had a vision of their own death.
As Gyu-man and Ha-yeon investigate, they learn more about Gyu-man’s ability. They also learn that there is a mysterious organization that is hunting Gyu-man. The organization wants to use Gyu-man’s ability for their own gain.
Gyu-man and Ha-yeon must work together to stop the organization and prevent them from using Gyu-man’s ability for evil.
Themes
Eight Days explores themes of fate, free will, and the nature of good and evil. The drama also explores the power of love and hope.
Critical Reception
Eight Days was a commercial success, with an average viewership rating of 8.1% nationwide. It was also a critical success, with praise for its suspenseful plot, its strong performances, and its exploration of complex themes.
Awards
Eight Days won several awards, including the Seoul International Drama Awards for Best Actor (Lee Joon-gi) and the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kim Ok-vin).
Overall
Eight Days is a suspenseful and thought-provoking drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The drama is also well-made, with strong performances, a compelling plot, and a thought-provoking exploration of complex themes. If you are looking for a great Korean drama to watch, Eight Days is definitely worth checking out.
