The R18 rating of Netflix’s new drama has become a hot topic even before its release. A mystery thriller titled The Price of Confession, starring powerhouse duo Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun, has captivated viewers worldwide. The main poster and trailer set the internet ablaze, with fans eagerly declaring, “This is a must-watch!”
The Price of Confession, penned by Kwon Jong Kwan and helmed by Lee Jung Hyo, follows Yun Su (Jeon Do Yeon), a woman accused of murdering her husband, and the enigmatic Mo Eun (Kim Go Eun), known as the witch. The series revolves around their dangerous deal, featuring intense psychological warfare, twisted confessions, and palpable tension between the two women. While the genre itself is enticing, the star-studded cast has elevated the project to blockbuster status even before its premiere.
The main poster showcases a striking contrast between the two leads. Yun Su, clad in blood-stained clothes, leans against a wall, holding back tears, while Mo Eun stands opposite her with an eerily cold expression. The tagline, The price of confession that everyone must pay, hints at the dire consequences of their choices, ratcheting up the suspense.
The trailer pulls no punches. Mo Eun approaches Yun Su, who’s been sentenced to life for her husband’s murder, with a shocking proposition: I’ll confess to killing your husband. But there’s a catch – Mo Eun demands that Yun Su kill someone she couldn’t. This intense premise, coupled with Kim Go Eun’s chilling performance, justifies the R18 rating. Each frame captures Yun Su’s internal struggle, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering if she’ll take the deal.
Enter Prosecutor Baek Dong Hoon (Park Hae Soo), who’s skeptical of both Mo Eun’s confession and Yun Su’s innocence. The addition of lawyers Jang Jeong Gu (Jin Seon Kyu) and Jin Yeong In (Choi Young Joon) further complicates the intricate web of deceit. The trailer’s ominous lines, “You must die for us to live” and “Now it’s your turn to respond,” tease the high-stakes nature of their dangerous game.
The reunion of Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun, a decade after their collaboration in Memories of the Sword, has fans buzzing. Jeon Do Yeon sheds her recent maternal image from Crash Course in Romance, delivering a raw, emotionally charged performance. With just one look, she conveys a potent mix of desperation, anger, and fear.
Kim Go Eun undergoes a dramatic transformation for her role. Sporting a short haircut and an unsettling demeanor, she creates a character worlds apart from her previous work. Fresh off her nuanced performance in You and Everything Else, Kim Go Eun proves her versatility once again with this extreme role.
The addition of seasoned actors Park Hae Soo, Jin Seon Kyu, and Choi Young Joon adds gravitas to the already stellar cast. With Lee Jung Hyo (known for hits like Crash Landing on You and The Good Wife) at the helm, expectations are through the roof.
Interestingly, the project was initially slated to star Song Hye Kyo and Han So Hee. When that fell through, Jeon Do Yeon and Kim Go Eun stepped in, breathing new life into the production. This casting shakeup, rather than derailing the project, has seemingly elevated it to new heights.
Fan reaction has been nothing short of explosive. Comments like “Can’t wait for this acting masterclass,” “Netflix is ending the year with a bang,” and “This is peak Korean thriller” are flooding social media. Many claim the trailer alone is enough to hook them.
With its mature content, A-list cast, genre excellence, and the actors’ dramatic transformations, The Price of Confession has generated significant buzz pre-release. Set to drop on Netflix on December 5, it’s poised to be a fitting year-end showcase of Korean thriller prowess.
