Moving Review: Directed by Park In-je and written by Kang Full, who also wrote the webcomic on which the series is based on, Moving is a sci-fi mystery action-thriller Korean drama series starring Lee Jung-ha, Kim Do-hoon, Ko Yoon-jung, Han Hyo-joo, Ryu Seung-ryong, Zo In-sung and Kwak Sun-young in lead roles. The 20-part series released 7 episodes on August 9, 2023, each with a runtime of 50-60 minutes. Every Wednesday, the show will air one episode.
The sci-fi drama (무빙) follows three students, Kim Bong-seok, Jang Hee-soo and Lee Gang-hoon, who have special powers that they must keep hidden from the outside world. The special powers, which include that of flight (Bong-seok), academic brilliance & regenerative healing (Hee-soo) and uncanny power & speed (Gang-hoon), passed down from their parents can and might be used by unsavoury individuals. As the students try to navigate teenage and the pressures of school while juggling with their powers, the parents try their best to keep their children safe away from prying eyes.
Lee Jung-ha was last seen in 2021’s Nevertheless, Do-hoon’s last venture was 2022’s The Law Cafe, and Yoon-jung was last seen in 2022’s Alchemy of Souls: Light and Shadow and Alchemy of Souls.
– Moving Episodes 1-7 Review Contains No Spoilers –
Moving Review
The series follows young students’ lives possessing supernatural powers that were derived from their parents. Apparently, all the main leads’ parents were previously working for South Korean intelligence. We’re yet to discover why the agents decided to resign and live a normal life. However, trouble falls when their children start possessing their powers, ultimately putting their lives at stake.
In the present day, the CIA has arranged for an assassin to kill all the surviving ex-agents. When his killings become a national threat, the remaining agents become cautious. Their only motive is to save their children. The teenagers all belong to the Jeongwon school, where they control their powers and live a regular life.
Teenagers possessing supernatural powers isn’t a new concept. We’ve seen them in movies like Shazam, Sky High, and such. But the unique idea in Moving is that the parents don’t want their children to showcase their powers for the better. Additionally, the teens are clueless about their parents’ past as well.
Casting Seems Unusual But Good!
The series includes various famous actors like Han Hyo-joo from the series W, playing a pivotal role even if not the lead character. She is the mother of one of the students Bong-seok, who has flying abilities. Seeing her play a role with much less screen time and as a mother despite looking so young didn’t sit well. But truth be told, she pulled it off well.
In the flashback where they show Han Hyo-joo struggling to bring up her child as a single mother, her acting was so natural and prominent. Speaking of the other famous actor, Ryu Seung-ryong (Extreme Job fame), he nailed his character as well. His versatility was proved when he turned from the hard-working innocent chicken store owner to a superhero who beat the bad guy to a pulp.
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Apart from them, the other main leads haven’t yet proved their excellence in the 7 episodes because they’ve been only shown as students. Nevertheless, their acting isn’t too bad. I have to appreciate Bong-seok’s character, played by Lee Jung-hae, because being portrayed as a fat kid takes courage, especially among co-stars who are drawn way too beautifully.
Gore Fighting Scenes is an Add-On
Frank, the assassin, doesn’t simply kill the agents but ensures they die painfully. Each death is conveyed too explicitly with broken necks, skulls, etc. The first episode’s murder messed up my tummy because the end of the agent was too painful. Watching the bloody image gave me the chills, but it set the standard of the series, proving it to be a supernatural thriller.
Since each person has a unique power, it was nice to see different types of fight scenes. For instance, one agent possessed the power of electricity. Seeing him lashing at Frank, the man who can heal from wounds, made the entire sequence look super powerful and interesting. Now that we’re yet to find more agents and the powers they possess, surely the upcoming fighting scenes will be a banger.
Moving Review (Episodes 1-7): Final Thoughts
Though the series’ plot and cast are promising, the 7 episodes didn’t captivate much. Since we’re unsure about the past stories and the reason behind the killings, the 7 episodes didn’t offer much. The main three leads look too naive as of now, so when they make use of their powers, their appeal might change, perhaps.
Moreover, the storyline isn’t too fresh as it’s just a supernatural series, thankfully with some nice action. Apart from this, nothing seems too good to talk about. Hopefully, the next few episodes will raise the anticipation.
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