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By Melissa Camacho
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Absorbing, violent K-thriller has cursing, drugs, smoking.
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My Name
What's the Story?
MY NAME is a South Korean series about a young woman seeking revenge for her father's death with the help of organized crime. When 17-year-old Yoon Ji-woo (Han So-hee) witnesses her gangster father's murder, she's determined to find his killer. The police have no leads so she turns to her father's best friend, Choi Mu-jin (Hee-soon Park), the head of Dongcheon, Korea's biggest drug ring. Under his direction she joins the police force with the goal of serving as the gang's secret agent to help her with her search. Five years later, under the name Oh Hye-jin, she's assigned to the Inchang Metropolitan Police Agency's narcotics unit, and partnered with reluctant Detective Jeon Pil-do (Ahn Bo-hyun). But Yoon's boss (played by Kim Sang-ho) is determined to take down Dongcheon before he retires, and she must be careful.
Is It Any Good?
The violent and suspenseful K-drama features a young, strong female anti-hero whose life as a mole is driven by revenge. Yoon Ji-woo's (Han So-hee) close relationship with her father (who was a notorious gangster) and the guilt she feels about his death are the driving forces behind her often morally ambiguous actions. As the narrative moves forward, and Yoon's loyalty is tested by Dongcheon and the police, the story inevitably becomes more complicated. But despite some expected plot line developments, it's easy to get caught up in her story. This is not for younger or sensitive viewers, but My Name still delivers solid entertainment for mature viewers looking for a good thriller.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the choice Yoon Ji-woo makes to join the Dongcheon. Does her reason for doing it outweigh the consequences it had on her colleagues in the police agency over the years?
What do you think about the extreme violence, cursing, and smoking featured in My Name? How does it affect how you think about the characters?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 15, 2021
- Cast : Han So Hee , Ahn Bo-hyun , Tee-Soon Park
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
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- Last updated : July 24, 2025
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