Saturday, 4 October 2025

Hidden In Plain Sight - Similarities: A Comparison - Lawless Lawyer (2018) and Flower of Evil (2020) versus Vincenzo (2021)

 


HIDDEN 

IN 

PLAIN SIGHT

 


SIMILARITIES



A COMPARISON

 


LAWLESS LAWYER

(2018 TVN)

AND

FLOWER OF EVIL

(2020 TVN)

 


VERSUS

 


VINCENZO

(2021 TVN)












 

 














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwGYIKi7FJs

https://www.facebook.com/StarHub/videos/2294860543879987/UzpfSTEyMjI0MDA5NzgwNzMzNToyMzEyMDM2MjY4ODI3Njk2/?ref=tahoe


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uol-ls72GHg













































































































































































































































































































































Everyone has a seed of evil in them. 

The way that seed shows itself is 

what determines whether that person is good or bad.

 

Director Kim Cheol Kyu -






 





 

 

 



 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6AvdRJunN/
































 































https://www.besiktas.com.tr/magazin/besiktas-media-group-chose-the-most-popular-south-korean-actor-in-turkey-in-2020/8096



































https://m.weibo.cn/5406006781/4587506094048672

https://twitter.com/weheartjg/status/1343838383555014656/photo/1

https://m.weibo.cn/status/4587506094048672?




































The 2020 TVN Flower of Evil is a masterclass in suspense, mystery, romance and emotion. Lee Joon Gi who plays Do Hyun Soo and Baek Hee Sung is hauntingly brilliant - a man in a mask of sanity hiding a dark past.

 

Lee delivers an award-winning, haunting performance, portraying a man living behind a mask of normalcy while a fractured, dangerous past simmers beneath. His ability to switch between tender family man, frighteningly cold suspect, and broken, traumatized soul is extraordinary.

 

Lee’s every glance, pause, and gesture drips with tension. And he keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, blending suspense, emotion, and moral complexity.

 

Lee Joon Gi’s crying scenes, especially when Hyun So begins to feel emotions he once thought he couldn’t, are raw melodrama. Many critics and audiences see it as one of his career-defining performances.

 

Moon Chae Won delivers an equally nuanced performance, portraying a wife caught between trust and suspicion, love and fear and a detective who slowly uncovers the truth. Their chemistry carries the series’ emotional weight, making each revelation strike with devastating impact.

 

Kim Cheol Kyu, honoured with a Best Director award, crafts every scene with cinematic precision - shadows, reflections, and framing intensify the suspense and psychological depth.

 

Written by Yoo Jung Hee, the series isn’t just a thriller - it’s a psychological exploration of identity, trauma, and the moral ambiguities of love and survival. Do Hyun Soo, with Lee Joon Gi in the leading role, is one of the richest and most layered K-drama characters of the last decade. He’s deliberately written as a paradox - someone who seems cold, even inhuman, but is actually desperately human.

 

What makes Flower of Evil unforgettable is that it’s really a melodrama in disguise. The murders and secrets drive the plot, but the centre of it is a heartrending love story. The series will grip you, haunt you, leave you emotionally devastated and thinking long after the final scene.

 

This is a series that resonates globally, combining universal themes, masterful acting, and meticulous storytelling. It’s a must-watch for anyone who loves psychological thrillers, morally complex characters, and cinematic K-drama at its finest.

 

In short, if you want a series that is emotionally gripping, psychologically rich, and cinematic in every detail, Flower of Evil is essential viewing.






































TAIWAN
FAN SUPPORT

CHINA
JOINT SUPPORT
BY THREE CHINA FANCLUBS 













DCJOONGALL 




THAILAND CHINA USA AUSTRALIA MALAYSIA JAPAN TAIWAN SINGAPORE GERMANY HONG KONG ITALY MYANMAR   RUSSIA  INDONESIA   PHILIPPINES  SRI LANKA  CHILE  VENEZUELA  IRAN  KOREA









































PROJECT 1
BILLBOARD ADVERTISEMENT

UHD DIGITAL SIGNAGE


JAMSIL SUBWAY STATION LINE 2
 09 MAY 2018 - 08 JUNE 2018















GLOBAL FAN SUPPORT

PROJECT 2
TRAIN SCHEDULE INFO AD
THE WAITING ROOM
GANGNAM, HONGIK, SAMSEONG, JAMSIL, EULJIRO ENTRANCE
AND
OTHER 43 STATIONS ALONG LINE 2

 10 MAY 2018 - 09 JUNE 2018





















GLOBAL FAN SUPPORT

PAPER POSTER ADVERTISEMENT 

THE 7TH LINE EXIT NOHYEON STATION EXIT 3 
AND 
CHONGDAM STATION 9TH EXIT 
 18 MAY-17 JUNE 2018








GLOBAL FAN SUPPORT

BUSAN
LEE JOON GI’S HOMETOWN

PROMOTION OF LAWLESS LAWYER


A 20-second slideshow with audio on a 70-inch LCD screen at 7 stations along BUSAN METRO LINE 1 and 3 stations along LINE 2.

A total of 20 screen doors


I) LINE 1
Spa Oncheonjang
Operation Yeonsan
Yangjeong
Bumil Beomil
Busan Busan
Nampo Nampo
Jagalchi

II) LINE 2 
Sasang 
Kyoungseon University · Kei Keio University
Center City 




https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi0kkx2Fq1J/

 

 

















LAWLESS LAWYER

MOTION POSTERS

A giant commercial advertisement of Lawless Lawyer in the form of motion posters can be seen in Starfield Goyang Shopping Park, a South Korean shopping mall.

























 

 

  





TAIWAN FANS


 

https://www.facebook.com/ricewreathproject/photos/a.545332455641986/1646046202237267/?type=3&theater

 

 https://www.facebook.com/leejoongitaiwan/photos/a.2692749044301601/2692751464301359/?type=3&theater

 

JAPANESE FANS

 

OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENTS


Lee’s Japanese Fan Club supports Flower of Evil with 2 outdoor advertisements along the highways. The drama is promoted through huge LED advertising screens in 217 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and 6, 10-gil, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.


217 DOSAN-DAERO, GANGNAM-GU, SEOUL


 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/624533538185026/?type=3&theate

 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/571755616841809/?type=3&theater


















 


TIMES SQUARE ATRIUM LED DIGITAL SIGNAGE

https://www.facebook.com/leejoongimsiafamily/videos/1183221278719408/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (3)





 LJG TAIWAN FAN CLUB






  • Light Box advertisement support for Flower of Evil from LJG Taiwan Fan Club from 23 July 2020 to 26 August at two Seoul subway stations:
  • 1. Jongno 3-ga heading towards Euljiro 3-ga
  • 2. Dongdaemon History Culture Park heading towards Chungmuro





















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (4)





SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (5)


LEE JOON GI CHINA FAN GROUP



Promotional advertisements on the walls of the stairs at Seoul subway stations: Jamsil, Hongdae, Gangnam and  Sinchon for two weeks (28 July – 11 August).


LOCATION



GANGNAM STATION






SINCHON STATION








JAMSIL STATION






HONGDAE STATION







 

6, 10-GIL, NAMDAEMUN-RO, JUNG-GU, SEOUL














LEE JOON GI AND HIS GLOBAL FANS



There are stars, superstars and then, there are global superstars. Lee Joon Gi is not just a global superstar but also the global Hallyu superstar. He is in a class by himself because of his multiple talents and his legions of passionate and devoted global fans.

For the drama, Flower of Evil, his legions of global fans supported him by raising funds to advertise his drama along roads, in the subways and in public centres.

The advertisements and promotions for Flower of Evil by his fans are proof of his Hallyu superpower, influence, popularity and fame not only in Korea but also globally.

The support event is the combined effort and love of Lee’s fans from 29 countries / cities / regions. The countries / cities / regions are listed in sequence according to the amount of money collected.

These kinds of support activities have been carried out since 2017. There were none in 2019 since he wasn't involved in a drama of his own. 

Can you name another actor of the same stature and fame who enjoys such popularity?

 

 

Japan   China   Singapore   USA   Indonesia   Romania

 

Hong Kong   Taiwan   The Philippines   Russia   Thailand

 

Vietnam   Malaysia   Italy   Ukraine   France   Myanmar

 

Korea   Latin America   Belarus   Puerto Rico   Germany

 

Belgium   Azerbaijan   Bulgaria   Macau   Australia

 

Spain    Peru



The global superstar, who oozes immense charm and charisma, has the stupendous support from his passionate and dedicated local and global fans as proven by the tremendous effort and financial contribution to promote Flower of Evil in South Korea.

Thanks to the endless efforts of his fans, a collaboration between the entertainment industry and the advertising industry has materialised.

 



 

 

 

 


During the broadcast of the drama, many advertisements to promote Flower of Evil have appeared in subway stations, along main roads or shopping areas. It is impossible to ignore those visible and very public expressions of love and support in those prominent public places; no other star has such tremendous support. Although this dramatic form of support for his dramas had started in 2017, his fans have been passionately supporting him in many other ways since his ‘The King and The Clown’ days. It is undeniable that when it comes to Hallyu power and influence, Lee Joon Gi stands at the top of the ladder.

 

 

 





TAIWAN FANS


 

https://www.facebook.com/ricewreathproject/photos/a.545332455641986/1646046202237267/?type=3&theater

 

 https://www.facebook.com/leejoongitaiwan/photos/a.2692749044301601/2692751464301359/?type=3&theater

 

JAPANESE FANS

 

OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENTS


Lee’s Japanese Fan Club supports Flower of Evil with 2 outdoor advertisements along the highways. The drama is promoted through huge LED advertising screens in 217 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and 6, 10-gil, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.


217 DOSAN-DAERO, GANGNAM-GU, SEOUL


 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/624533538185026/?type=3&theate

 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/571755616841809/?type=3&theater


















 


TIMES SQUARE ATRIUM LED DIGITAL SIGNAGE

https://www.facebook.com/leejoongimsiafamily/videos/1183221278719408/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (3)





 LJG TAIWAN FAN CLUB






  • Light Box advertisement support for Flower of Evil from LJG Taiwan Fan Club from 23 July 2020 to 26 August at two Seoul subway stations:
  • 1. Jongno 3-ga heading towards Euljiro 3-ga
  • 2. Dongdaemon History Culture Park heading towards Chungmuro





















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (4)





SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (5)


LEE JOON GI CHINA FAN GROUP



Promotional advertisements on the walls of the stairs at Seoul subway stations: Jamsil, Hongdae, Gangnam and  Sinchon for two weeks (28 July – 11 August).


LOCATION



GANGNAM STATION






SINCHON STATION








JAMSIL STATION






HONGDAE STATION







 

6, 10-GIL, NAMDAEMUN-RO, JUNG-GU, SEOUL









 

 

https://www.facebook.com/LJGTW/

 

 

 

 

 https://www.facebook.com/leejoongimsiafamily/


 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD-wWbtpyHU/

 

















LEE JOON GI AND HIS GLOBAL FANS



There are stars, superstars and then, there are global superstars. Lee Joon Gi is not just a global superstar but also the global Hallyu superstar. He is in a class by himself because of his multiple talents and his legions of passionate and devoted global fans.

For the drama, Flower of Evil, his legions of global fans supported him by raising funds to advertise his drama along roads, in the subways and in public centres.

The advertisements and promotions for Flower of Evil by his fans are proof of his Hallyu superpower, influence, popularity and fame not only in Korea but also globally.

The support event is the combined effort and love of Lee’s fans from 29 countries / cities / regions. The countries / cities / regions are listed in sequence according to the amount of money collected.

These kinds of support activities have been carried out since 2017. There were none in 2019 since he wasn't involved in a drama of his own. 

Can you name another actor of the same stature and fame who enjoys such popularity?

 

 

Japan   China   Singapore   USA   Indonesia   Romania

 

Hong Kong   Taiwan   The Philippines   Russia   Thailand

 

Vietnam   Malaysia   Italy   Ukraine   France   Myanmar

 

Korea   Latin America   Belarus   Puerto Rico   Germany

 

Belgium   Azerbaijan   Bulgaria   Macau   Australia

 

Spain    Peru



The global superstar, who oozes immense charm and charisma, has the stupendous support from his passionate and dedicated local and global fans as proven by the tremendous effort and financial contribution to promote Flower of Evil in South Korea.

Thanks to the endless efforts of his fans, a collaboration between the entertainment industry and the advertising industry has materialised.

 



 

 

 

 


During the broadcast of the drama, many advertisements to promote Flower of Evil have appeared in subway stations, along main roads or shopping areas. It is impossible to ignore those visible and very public expressions of love and support in those prominent public places; no other star has such tremendous support. Although this dramatic form of support for his dramas had started in 2017, his fans have been passionately supporting him in many other ways since his ‘The King and The Clown’ days. It is undeniable that when it comes to Hallyu power and influence, Lee Joon Gi stands at the top of the ladder.

 

 

 





TAIWAN FANS


 

https://www.facebook.com/ricewreathproject/photos/a.545332455641986/1646046202237267/?type=3&theater

 

 https://www.facebook.com/leejoongitaiwan/photos/a.2692749044301601/2692751464301359/?type=3&theater

 

JAPANESE FANS

 

OUTDOOR ADVERTISEMENTS


Lee’s Japanese Fan Club supports Flower of Evil with 2 outdoor advertisements along the highways. The drama is promoted through huge LED advertising screens in 217 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul and 6, 10-gil, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.


217 DOSAN-DAERO, GANGNAM-GU, SEOUL


 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/624533538185026/?type=3&theate

 https://www.facebook.com/leejunkithaifamily/videos/pcb.3345363368848035/571755616841809/?type=3&theater


















 


TIMES SQUARE ATRIUM LED DIGITAL SIGNAGE

https://www.facebook.com/leejoongimsiafamily/videos/1183221278719408/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (3)





 LJG TAIWAN FAN CLUB






  • Light Box advertisement support for Flower of Evil from LJG Taiwan Fan Club from 23 July 2020 to 26 August at two Seoul subway stations:
  • 1. Jongno 3-ga heading towards Euljiro 3-ga
  • 2. Dongdaemon History Culture Park heading towards Chungmuro





















SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (4)





SUBWAY ADVERTISEMENT (5)


LEE JOON GI CHINA FAN GROUP



Promotional advertisements on the walls of the stairs at Seoul subway stations: Jamsil, Hongdae, Gangnam and  Sinchon for two weeks (28 July – 11 August).


LOCATION



GANGNAM STATION






SINCHON STATION








JAMSIL STATION






HONGDAE STATION