Death and the general idea of it has often been taken lightly by humans. What one often sees as a mere escape from the corporeal world, actually holds quite a lot of meaning and importance if one looks at it from a spiritual aspect? South Korean drama Death’s Game, based on a webtoon, tells the story of one such individual who took death lightly and had to face Death itself. The drama follows Choi Yee Jae [Seo In Guk], a young fellow in his late 20s who feels dejected and defeated after his desires and goals are unfulfilled. Frustrated from the failure, he decides to take his life, without thinking of what would happen after to those who continue to live. After Choi Yee Jae takes his own life, Death [Park So Dam] punishes him to face twelve deaths, each more gruesome than the last. The challenge is simple. If he survives in any one of those lives, he would get to continue to live in that life.
Throughout eight episodes, we see Yee Jae go through the lives and experiences of people who are interconnected. With each life, he attempts to right the wrongs and take upon revenge for the souls he is living. But Death’s game is not so easy either. The objective of this game is to make Yee Jae realize the folly of his actions. He chose to give up living after facing a string of obstacles but he did not spare a thought as to what would happen to his mother and his girlfriend who would have to continue living in his absence.
In his final reincarnation, Yee Jae lives in his mother’s body. He comes to realize what he has done and how that has affected his mother. He acknowledges his mistakes, he acknowledges his hindsight. He continues to live in his mother’s body until she eventually dies of old age. As the show comes to an end, Yee Jae and the audience get a wakeup call that death is not an escape from troubles. One has to face their problems, face their fears and find a way out of it. Sure, there can be troubling times. There can be moments where all feels helpless when things do not go your way. But seeing death as a way out is a slightly selfish approach too. There are people who have to live with your absence after you. Death affects not only those who pass away but also those to continue to live on.
Death’s Game is a stunning drama adapted from a webtoon of the same name. Seo In Guk and Park So Dam play their characters exceptionally well. There is gore, there is horror and there is a gut wrenching emotional saga narrated in the drama. Part one of the drama set the stage for the story to flourish. While one might wonder where the story is headed, part two gave apt answers. The drama is a message of hope and support to those who feel they have no hope left to live. After the finale episode, the makers share a message that death is not the way out of problems. Before taking such a drastic step, one should think about those around them. One should try to share their feelings and problems with whom they trust. It might not be an easy path, but problems can be overcome at a slow yet steady pace. Human life will have its ups and downs. There is no smooth cake walk. One must continue to give honest efforts to achieve what they wish for.
Death’s Game imparts a moral and social message over its course of eight episodes. There is some stunning imagery and ideas used in the drama to match the dark theme of Death and afterlife. The show captivates with its entertainment allure, skillfully invoking suspension of disbelief for viewer approval. Despite this nuance, the show's overall charm prevails, inviting audiences to willingly overlook the occasional departure from absolute narrative precision for the sake of its compelling and immersive experience.
Each cast member has delivered a fine performance. Lee Ji Hun as the psychopath Park Tae Woo; Kim Jae Wook as the serial killer painter, Oh Jung Se as Ahn Ji Hyung; Lee Do Hyun as Jang Geon Woo – all of these actors played their roles quite well. It only goes to show the extent of their acting capabilities. There was a good use of visual effects and CGI in the show for depicting gory and mythical scenes. While Part 1 gave a good glimpse into the visuals that await the audience, Part 2 took it notches further, especially with Jung Gyu Chul’s plotline which is not for the faint of the heart.
The drama also glimpses into psychopathic tendencies and draws out the signs and symptoms of such individuals with Kim Tae Woo’s character. It also comments on a good approach to living one’s life, be it in business, with a loved one or with one’s family. Death’s Game is a drama for those who want to see a stunning mix of visuals, great acting, a good plotline and a moral message at the end of the show.
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