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비밀의 숲 (Forest of Secrets)
📺 Basic Information
| Genre | Thriller, Mystery, Legal |
| Episodes | Season 1: 16 Episodes / Season 2: 16 Episodes |
| Platform | tvN / Netflix |
| Aired | Season 1: Jun 10 - Jul 30, 2017 / Season 2: Aug 15 - Oct 4, 2020 |
| Rating |
📖 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free!)
Prosecutor Hwang Si-mok, who cannot feel emotions, investigates a serial murder case and discovers corruption within the prosecution. Together with righteous detective Han Yeo-jin, Si-mok uncovers massive power abuse. A full-scale prosecutor thriller tracking the conflict between prosecution and police, and hidden truths!
👥 Main Cast & Characters
- Hwang Si-mok (Cho Seung-woo) - Emotionless prosecutor
- Han Yeo-jin (Bae Doona) - Righteous detective
- Lee Chang-jun (Yoo Jae-myung) - Si-mok's superior
- Seo Dong-jae (Lee Jun-hyuk) - Prosecutor, Si-mok's colleague
✨ Memorable Scenes & Quotes
First Meeting (Episode 1)
"I have no emotions"
Discovering Corruption (Episode 5)
"The truth will definitely be revealed"
Partnership (Episode 12)
"Let's go to the end together"
Achieving Justice (Episode 16)
"This is all we can do"
🎵 Original Soundtrack
- "The Road" - Lee So-eun (Season 1 Main OST)
- "Confession" - Lee So-eun (Season 2 OST)
- "In the Forest" - Kim Yoon-ah (Suspenseful)
💭 My Review & Rating
✅ Pros
- Perfect acting by Cho Seung-woo and Bae Doona
- Meticulous screenplay
- Realistic portrayal of prosecution
- Baeksang Arts Award winner
⚠️ Cons
- Complex character relationships
- Difficult technical terminology
🎬 If You Liked This? 3 Similar K-Dramas
- 1. Signal - Investigation thriller masterpiece
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- 3. Live - Realistic police drama
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