Light Shop

This genre bending show is surely gonna blow your wig away!

The starting can be a little misleading, mysterious and confusing but it all makes sense as you continue watching. And the patience is absolutely worth it! Never once did I zone of the show or felt bored. It's the kind that captives you so well and that's what I love the most about any show! It's got a little bit of everything- horror, drama, mystery, suspense, melo. And everything blends in just perfectly. Also the performances by all actors and the cinematography is truly remarkable.

Very unique, very well written. Surely needs a sequel. Looking forward to it!

The story based on a Manga begins by showing various characters in a strange neighbourhood with no knowledge of who or why they are there. In this mysterious drama we are nearly half way through the eight episodes before we become privy to their predicament and why they are this situation. In the back streets of this place there is a strange light shop which has all the answers but they have to request them. A very clever plot with great acting that draws you in as you try to figure out just where they are and although it does move a little slow in the second half it has many poignant moments which hopefully make you grasp the fragility of your life.

I know that this show is based on a very popular webtoon and the show creator is the same person who wrote and produced the show "Moving." There is no need to compare the show to the webtoon or another show (Moving). So, judging the show on its own merits, I have some mixed feelings.

To be honest, I had a real difficult time finishing the first three episodes. While the basic premise was quite interesting, the show left the audience in the dark (pun intended) for much of the time, just dropping few hints here and there. It was somewhat frustrating at time, but then, I watched Ep. 4. The reveal in Ep. 4 hit me like a ton of bricks and shed a light on what was happening in Ep 1-3. The show still has much more to explain and carry the main story forward. However, Ep. 4 pretty much changed my mind from giving this show a 3-star rating to an 8-star rating. At the end of the season, perhaps my score will increase or decrease.

For anyone who is not sure about giving this show a chance, watch at least up to Ep. 4. If you decide that it's not your cup of tea at that point, then I doubt you will enjoy the rest of the show.

It is Dark, Suspensful and Well-crafted drama. This drama oozes quality. From its storyline, acting, cinematography ,you name it ,it delivers perfectly. The show is slow burning, not relying heavily on jump scares but instead building tension through atmosphere, sound, and visuals. It's clever, thrilling, and packed with moments that leave you on the edge of your seat. Every episode keep u asking questions until the very end where everything come together and make sense.

If you have a mind for mystery with a penchant for suspense and horror, Light Shop is a great watch for you. For the next four episodes, we're counting on the complex mind of Kang Full to follow through on needed answers that will give the mystery a perfect ending.

A Very very well-done drama. 10/10.

I went in watching this not knowing anything and almost stopped within the first few episodes because they were creeping me out and I'm not a fan of horror. However, I'm so glad I didn't let my fear get the best of me because this ended up being so good, and I can't remember the last time I cried this much watching a tv show. The mother-daughter duo, lesbian couple and father-daughter pair's stories and endings had me in tears. Excellent storytelling supported by amazing actors. The heterosexual couple's story left a deep impression on me as well because it's so tragic and unfair, and their ending was kind of shocking to me.

Apart from that, it was clear that the writers were hinting at a 2nd season because there were still a few loose ends and unanswered questions, mostly to do with the detective. Or I might be wrong, who knows.

Edit to add: okay so apparently Timing and Moving are connected to Light Shop? I don't know what Timing is but I've watched Moving and enjoyed it a lot.