Shining Modern History

A quiet, uncomfortable watch about desire curdling into self-destruction, leaving a lingering sense of sourness.

Directed by

Cho Sung-kyu

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Lee Sang-won, Min Chae-yeon, Lee Won-jong

Overview

Hyeon Dae and Min Joo thought one of them getting married would end the sex-partner relationship. However, they can't hold in their desires and Hyeon Dae destroys himself with sex, while Min Joo can't give up what she can't have. At the same time, they have a complicated and ugly relationship with past characters.

How it feels

Melancholic, dark and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, love, betrayal, guilt

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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