D.P. Season 2 (2023)

CONTINUAL PLOTS FROM SEASON 1

I was kind of predicted that Joon-Ho (Jung Hae-In) would deserted the ARMY from how he doubted himself on Season 1. So, it was predictable but with different angle to solve run-away soldiers or continual problem of the system. Basically, the change won't happen when the upper level officials keep blind eyes. When bullying persists and officials close their eyes to the suffering, soldiers bond to give up and one result is running away from the bad situation they're in. It started when a soldier Kim Ru Ri killed the whole squad in shooting spree, injured many and killed a few. He got caught back under security but found out Army covered the incident with possibly wrongful time decease - for the fact few more were died due to delaying rescue because of bureaucratic system of chain in command. Ahn Joon-Ho had the UB-file to prove the wrong doing, being chased by the people to hand down the evidence. He maneuver people around him to win the on-going case in court, got beaten up.

Not as many Deserters as the first season but more horrific plots. If Season 1 & Season 2 combined was more likely one regular Korean drama, The development of the characters were evolving, Joon Ho's supervisors matured in handling crisis, took risks to prevent the system's mistakes. There's an indication that might have Season 3 as Han Ho-Yul leaved ARMY for good while Joon-Ho was still continue his service. Jung Hae-In was great maintaining his charm in boyish tough look. I think he looked better in here than any other of his dramas. Little comic added lightness to this drama....

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Very different score to season one

Although they did a true continuation from the ending of season one, they probably should have kept it as is... based on this season two. The reasons why I loved season one, took a few steps back in this follow up. Unlike the pacing of a real feel previously, they've upped the dramatics and tried to do too much in a small number of episodes. Because they tried to do too much, there were multiple holes in the plot which became confusing.

However, it's not terrible by any means. Just that season two took the entirety into the average zone. There is potential for them to bring it back up to par if they manage to fill in the gaps on all the unanswered questions and provide the rationales for certain actions into a season three. For the time being, the slightly higher scoring on this is to give a nod to season one as I've already become invested in the characters from it (and because of this, season two still triggered a few tears).

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How hard is it to stand behind your actions?

Very thought provoking season, once again. Script wasn't as stable as in S1, but delivered the message. Was happy when SSK & KSK got more screentime.

We humans have created the system with hierarcy. Then how come no one does anything if there's such a big & brutal phenomenom as here? How come grown-up adults cannot stand behind their actions and don't take responsibility when they're supposed to?

I really, really hope that, as this case is real, people could carry their responsibility even for this once. I really, really hope that 🇰🇷 defence forces takes this case under investigation and comes out with concrete, long-span & influential actions in all of its levels. Same if this is happening in some other country.

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Even more intense than before, but kinda doesn't make sense in the end

The first 2 episodes are dark and started really strong. The gradually they proceed to unravel and show how our protagonists trying to stop or break the systems that have been going for a very long time, like doing everything against all odds. But weirdly, after deserting and ignoring every orders and rules, Junho managed to escale unscathed and the blame all fell on Beomgu. It kinda doesn't make sense to be honest, because Junho and of course Hoyeol also Jiseop and not to mention, Giyeong, took part in the process of helping Junho and finally trying to whistle blow. In the real world, they will also be punished.

That's the only problem I had with the show. In terms of the overall watching experience, it was one hell of a ride. The actings were superb, even for Choi Hyunwook who potrayed Shin Ah Wi, his expression went to cocky to traumatised real quick. It was an excellent performance by him.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama " D.P. Season Two " is the sequel to the high praised D.P. and it does live up to its first season.

The drama has a thrilling story, full of suspense, and offers a lot of interesting subplots to follow, which combines them well with the main story as well as gives them all an ending.

This time around, the drama also takes a deeper dive into the main character, giving more information about him, as well as bringing him forward and letting him make his own decisions.

The performances were also pretty enjoyable and everyone handled their character masterfully.

Finally, the cinematography of the drama was just right for the story.

So, overall, eight and a half out of ten.

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I CRIED .....

This was for me...I think it was better than S1 in some sense and aspect? I guess I'll be doing a mini comparison.

Personally, I preferred the storyline of This from EP 1...to 3... Better than S1. and for S1...The storyline was Overall good and passable. But from EP 4 to the last of This season...I somehow got...Lost?
not confused but basically...Yawn.

Overall z It's type of storyline Overall where people interested in such Genre would really enjoy. But for me felt flat in some sense. Especially the ending side? could be better.

But I appreciate this Season for staying true to it's Original season and picking up accuracy where it was. one could literally put the two together.

The acting here...was Overall nice. I have no complaints. Ost? beautiful and suiting.

now let me take a minute to thank them for that beautiful storyline of ep 3. It literally was the best thing that has ever happened to me in s2.

as someone who has slightly similar storyline with that ep..I could feel a heavy connection to it and basically thanked them for the tearjerking depiction of that. It was beautiful done..But...sigh...No spoilers lol.

Overall it's an amazing drama I'd recommend to anyone who likes such genre. I think you won't be disappointed. that's based on taste

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RESEÑA <3

Me gustó bastante y además al ser pocos capítulos, se ve bastante rápido.
Decir también que estuve un poco perdida al no recordar muy bien la primera temporada, pero al final lo fui entendiendo gracias a escenas de ecordatorios que ponían.
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El elenco y los cameos me gustaron mucho.
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Sucedían cosas que no me esperaba, aunque me gustaron más unos capítulos que otros.
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Les tengo mucho cariño a Jun-ho y a Ho-yul...
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En la otra temporada, al igual que en esta, pienso en el servicio militar real.
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Por fin salió la segunda temporada de esta serie y, como suele ser normal con las segundas temporadas en las series coreanas, me decepcionó un poco, quizás esperaba algo más.
No es que no me haya gustado, sólo que esta temporada la he sentido un poco más liosa, como que han querido resumir muchas cosas en muy pocos capítulos y al final han terminado haciendo un lío para el espectador, al menos así es como yo lo he sentido.
Lo que más me gustó de la temporada anterior fue la relación entre los personajes principales y el humor del amigo del protagonista, sin embargo, esto también lo he visto muy flojo en esta temporada, quizás por eso tampoco ha terminado de engancharse.
Aún así, si han visto la primera temporada, los animo a que le den una oportunidad a esta segunda temporada.

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A little underwhelming

Honestly I was expecting a lot for s2, i’m not saying i’m disappointed but i’m just a bit let down. I thought they would go a bit deeper into everything but it seemed like they crammed up a huge situation into 6eps just to get it over with :/

I was really surprised when I realised it was already over, and i can’t help but ask if D.P will have s3? The ending seemed pretty open and a little unfinished in my opinion.

I mean really I just can’t believe they made it so dramatic but ended it so quickly. I was hoping for more…but I hope that maybe they do better in another season if they’ll be making one!

On a side note, AMAZING performance by the actors. This is one thing I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed by. The actors are so well casted and protrayed their characters well.

Even if I am a bit unsatisfied with s2, it’s still a solid tv show and it’s worth the watch.

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Once again we have another drama of how the military and the government responds to bullying in the military.

Of course I watched the first season but I didn't rewatch that one. I should have because there were scenarios in the second season that recapped some incidences from the first season that I forgot about.

I will say it again because I believe I commented about this on the first season on how Koo Kyo Hwan who plays as the second D.P. Han Ho Yul saved this drama. If it weren't for him I don't know if this drama would've made it. But that's just my opinion.

I had no idea Jung Suk Yong who plays Oh Min Woo had some serious martial art moves!!! Seeing him kick several people left me with my mouth gaped open for a few seconds.

Again, this drama isn't for the faint of heart. Those who have survived being in the military get it. The sad reality is that this type of thing is still going on nation wide. You'd be surprised as to how much the military government covers up stuff like this that happened in this drama.

Even though I'm not apart of that lifestyle and don't care for it, episode 3 Curtain Call made me mad and almost bawled at the same time. It's sad that no matter what your lifestyle is trying to serve your country shouldn't have to have consequences but it does.

I liked this drama all the way up till the last episode. *******STOP READING IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE LAST EPISODE*****
There was a character in the last episode of season one who we thought blew his brains out from the bullying he received while in training. In one episode of season 2 they show he's still alive.
The main purpose for this second season was to show how bullying has been covered up. I thought the guy who blew his brains out was going to recover and testify. Nope..they just show him at the end of episode 6 showing that he's fully recovered and goes back to the base where he was bullied to show Jung Hae In-Ahn Joon Ho that he's fully recovered and that's it.

If I had known this drama was going to go in the direction it went I wouldn't have watched it. It was a good watch the first time around but I won't be rewatching this.

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Captivating Story-telling

DP Season 2 has certainly outdone season 1. The way they have shed a light on the horrors within the military service in South Korea, I don't believe any country has even attempted such stories or would ever be inclined to attempt to admonish the evils within their military. For that, I have to applaud South Korea. Without checks and balances, the system perpetuates injustice.

This series is a dark one but the directors have managed to bring some humour and light moments in between into the story-telling. These are stories of different individuals in difficult circumstances. They didn't choose to serve. They were forced to and what's worse is having to deal with humiliation and abuse on a regular, if not daily basis. Their only choice is escape. The DP team are not actually heroes. They have just one job. To force the deserters to return without actually rectifying the situation that causes many of the deserters to flee in the first place. However, this season seeks to change that. After seeing the errors in the way the military functions and the worsening situations of the victims and the results of the violence and humiliation they endured, the DP team starts to see a real problem with the way things are run and the corruption within the system that is creating more and more victims by sweeping incidents under the rug. However, in the process of creating a change, there are still many who could not be saved.

Every story is heart-breaking. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Even if it is a flicker.

Hope everyone looks beyond this as a story and considers what stories are not being told in our own countries and how many victims are created because of lack of a voice and change. This series certainly made me think beyond what was depicted.

It is not an easy watch, but DP Season 2 certainly is a must-watch.

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