New Delhi: Earlier, the explosive, high-octane trailer for the upcoming K-drama Song of the Bandits promised a riotous, violent, and chaotic showdown between armed criminals.
The trailer for ‘Song of Bandits’ has generated a lot of buzz, and the highly anticipated drama is set to debut on Netflix today, September 22.
D-Day!!! 😭🥰 #SongOfTheBandits pic.twitter.com/3PR6x4u0XL
— Ana🐯 | kinda ia. (@bedafana) September 21, 2023
The turbulent 1920s under Japanese domination provided the backdrop for Hwang Jun Hyeok’s action K-drama.
Synopsis
During the 1920s, when Japan was still a colonial power, the protagonists of this action melodrama enjoyed a refreshing shot with their loved ones and coworkers.
1920년 간도를 배경으로 한 액션 활극. 말만 들어도 맛있는 조합, 그 제작기를 공개합니다. #도적_칼의소리 #SongofTheBandits pic.twitter.com/nyVI1sJ2zU
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) September 19, 2023
The drama chronicles the daily life of citizens of South Korea when it was colonised by Japan. After arriving in China’s lawless Jiandao region, the group settles down and bands together to keep the locals safe. Lee Yoon is a native Korean who has joined the Japanese armed forces in South Korea. He uprooted his life and moved to Jiandao, China due to unforeseen circumstances. In order to safeguard the residents of Jiandao, he adopts a life of crime.
Genres: Action, Thriller, Historical, Drama
Starring: Kim Nam Gil, Seo Hyun, Lee Hyun Wook, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Ho Jung
Review
The trailer for Song of the Bandits makes it seem like the drama would have highly styled action, which would help it stand out from the crowd. The editors and cutters got the point of the tale and the footage they were working with.
A Song of the Bandits action pre-release. No Heeshin but you get a feel of the visuals, mood and pace. Just as early press reviews said, the series moves fast and is highly stylized (also violent💥). With cool music.#SongoftheBandits #도적_칼의소리
✦https://t.co/mmJ5k1ZBVp pic.twitter.com/S2AWoWLNEY
— SEOHYUN POINT (@SeohyunPoint) September 21, 2023
In the plot, a gang of criminals leads an uprising against the Japanese occupation of Gando.
There are strong romantic overtones to the slow-motion scene at a ball where a lady in a sweeping gown invites a guy to dance.
The atmosphere is spot-on, and the costumes and settings transport us to an exciting period of colonial history.
Seohyun said she feeling lonely because she’s the only one who wear pretty outfit & people said she looked puffy after seeing her outfit.
But Namgil defend seohyun by saying it wasn’t easy to act in those clothes, torn and falling here and there🥹#SongoftheBandits pic.twitter.com/QC8MSyF0p3
— AirpodSeohyun ❁ (@ouhmiyaa) September 22, 2023
Kim Nam Gil, the story’s protagonist, quickly steals the show. He’s always been a sight to see, so it’s no surprise that his character, Lee Yoon, is a show-stopper.
Kim Nam Gil seems to be the film’s highlight, as he brings all his action filmmaking prowess to Song of the Bandits. The performers put in a lot of work to prepare for their parts, and it shows in the polish and sophistication of the scenes.
It was so fun👋👋👋👋👋👋#LeeEunjisGayoPlazaRadio #SongOfTheBandits pic.twitter.com/jaSsYkMisj
— Lɛʍօռ Sɛօʝʊ 🪂 (@lemonseojuu) September 22, 2023
The narrative centres on the concept of integrity among criminals.
To sum up, there have been a lot of expectations over the series, and we will have to wait and see how many of them turn out to be justified.
