SISYPHUS THE MYTH PROFESSIONAL

Despite being slightly OTT, I suspect he had the time of his life being “unleashed” from his usual more understated roles. Kim Byung Chul in particular surprised me with his depiction of Seo Won Ju. Such nuanced characterization is depicted by the other veteran supporting cast as well, notably Sung Dong Il, Kim Byung Chul, and Kim Jong Tae.

Despite possessing similar social awkwardness, this character is remarkably more fun while his ingenuity in getting out of tricky situations bears an uncanny resemblance to the MacGyver persona. It’s interesting to note that unlike Cho Seung Woo’s other more serious roles, especially that of Hwang Shi Mok in Stranger, here his Han Tae Sul is much more comedic and mischievous with a copious dose of flamboyance and swagger.

SISYPHUS THE MYTH PROFESSIONAL

These are the types of roles that perhaps mature actors with adequate professional and life experiences are better-equipped to articulate and convey convincingly, which is very much the case here. They deliver very strong performances in their portrayal of deeply flawed and emotionally scarred individuals. While Cho Seung Woo fully embodies the character of Han Tae Sul, the same goes for Park Shin Hye’s Kang Seo Hae. In my humble opinion, the leads are fantastic and I have absolutely no complaints. The set designs for various settings are quite exemplary while the special effects (CGIs, firefights, and pyrotechnics) are considerably top tier for a show of this nature.

I love the cinematography (in particular the indoor lighting), the many gorgeous scenic views of both Seoul in the present time and the vast landscape of the dystopian future. Its title is derived from the ancient character from Greek mythology, King Sisyphus of Corinth, and is completely pre-produced with principal photography having taken place toward the end of 2020.Īs expected of a JTBC production, this drama is very well made. This show is jointly produced by Drama House and JTBC, and has been publicized as the network’s 10th anniversary special drama. The screenplay is written by the husband and wife team of Jeon Chan Ho and Lee Je In, for only their third production. The director is Jin Hyeok, who notably helmed The Legend of the Blue Sea,The Master’s Sun and City Hunter, among others. The drama contains a mix of science fiction, action, drama, and romance genres imbued with themes of revenge, redemption, remorse, love, friendship and familial bond. These two characters are played by Park Shin Hye and Cho Seung Woo respectively. Central to this mission is the man who invented the time travelling machine. In a nutshell, a woman from the dystopian future of South Korea travels back in time in the hopes of altering the course of history by preventing the seemingly inevitable fate that befell the country, the looming catastrophe of nuclear war. Allow me to share my (spoiler-free) thoughts and then you can make your own decision on whether or not to embark on what has largely been a fun-filled escapist roller coaster ride. There are those who continued to enjoy the show, for various reasons, and I happen to be one of them. When it finally aired, however, it polarised opinions here in MDL and left a number of viewers’ expectations somewhat unfulfilled, to the extent that the ratings steadily declined to the current score hovering at around 8. Coupled with a cast that’s headlined by bankable stars the likes of Cho Seung Woo and Park Shin Hye, it became one of the most talked about and highly anticipated shows for 2021. The thrilling teaser that was released late last year stoked the flames of excitement for many avid K-drama viewers. All you need is love Sisyphus: The Myth is an intriguing drama.

Sisyphus the myth