Kim Hyun Joo’s ‘The Bequeathed’ Receives Mixed Reviews— Is It Hit or Miss?

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The much anticipated horror series "The Bequeathed" starring Kim Hyun Joo, Ryu Kyung Soo and more finally arrived on Netflix.

Did the work exceed viewers' expectations? Here's what the fans think about the newly released show. Keep on reading to know more.

Kim Hyun Joo's 'The Bequeathed' Makes Headlines In Hallyu

Netflix recently released the new horror K-drama "The Bequeathed" starring Kim Hyun Joo, Ryu Kyung Soo, Park Hee Soon and more.

It's a work that follows the story of a woman who inherits a cemetery after his uncle's death. She soon experiences bizarre murderous incidents, especially when her step-brother appears.

Despite having little promotions, "The Bequeathed" garnered significant attention from viewers all around the world. However, some claim that the work is "too dark" for streaming.

"The plot is so unpredictable," a fan commented. "The more I watch it, the more surprised I am. It keeps me haunted."

Meanwhile, other viewers took notice of the slow pacing of the story, which they claim "needs improvement."

Overall, the viewers are astounded, thanks to the work's well-written plot and unconventional theme, the audiences are astounded.

The work even described "The Bequeathed" as "the darkest K-drama of 2024," even when 2024 just began. Moreover, it's included in the Top 10 most watched series in Asia in just 3 days.

Here's Why You Should Watch 'The Bequeathed'

Aside from its stellar cast and engrossing narrative, "The Bequeathed" also boasts a top-tier production unit as it was helmed by Yeon Sang Ho.

For many years, he produced high caliber works in the South Korean industry including "Train To Busan," "Peninsula," "Hellbound," "Seoul Station" and more.

"The Bequeathed" is guaranteed to keep the viewers on their toes. On the other hand, Kim Hyun Joo described the series as a mixture of "fun reasoning and thrilling mixed emotions."

Have you seen "The Bequeathed yet? In case you missed it, catch all 6 episodes of the drama on Netflix now.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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