K-drama Chicken Nugget Early Reviews: Ryu Seung Ryeong’s Absurd Natural Comedy Surprises Viewers | web series

Chicken Nugget (닭강정) is a 10-episode comedy mystery that premiered on Netflix on March 15, 2024. Starring Ryu Seung Ryong (Moving) and Ahn Jae Hong (The Answer 1988), the South Korean drama is based on Navertoon. Centered on a father’s comedic pursuit after his daughter is mysteriously transformed into a chicken nugget, it is written and directed by Lee Byeong-heon (Extreme Job, Be Melodramatic) and features several special appearances, including Kim Yoo Jung’s most important extended cameo.

About Chicken Nugget Kdrama

Choi Min Ah (Kim Yoo Jung) gets into a mysterious new car by mistake and accidentally turns into a chicken nugget. In the end, her father Choi Seon Man (Ryu Seong Ryeong) and her intern Go Baek Jung (Ahn Jae Hong), who also has feelings for her, do their best to restore the status quo. However, the journey ahead is full of unexpected turns and mysteries.

Chicken Nugget Review

After the first viewing of the drama series, the audience registered a strongly positive and enthusiastic response to the new Netflix project. With a short run and fewer episodes, the Ryu Seung Ryong starrer drama is a worthy watch recommendation for all those who are worried about longer seasons. What’s more, with all episodes dropping on the same day, it offers an even more accessible and fast viewing experience.

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One of the most common points of the series is that viewers have had their time with this new experience, essentially giving way to a “short fun silly little frivolous drama”. K-drama hints throughout the show. The characters are seen making up his 2019 series Be Melodramatic. Some scenes turn into parodies of Western content like Game of Thrones and Interstellar. Whimsical references to BTS’ music lighten the mood, while Cha Eun Woo’s name drops amidst all the comical mayhem hits the funny bone.

Although Kim Yoo Jung went for an extended cameo role in the series, his relationship with Ryu Seong Ryeong’s character enhances the father-son dynamic. As always, the star of My Demon stole the spotlight as a visual delight. However, in the end, Ryu Seung Ryeong’s on-screen partnership with Ahn Jae Hong took the cake. Their ridiculously fun crossing paths has already had fans rooting for trophies during awards season. Ryu Seung Ryeong’s return to the paternal domain with his similar role in the Disney+ action series Moving reminded fans of his underrated brilliance.

Although the series was mainly billed as a comedy rollercoaster that instantly won over the audience, its emotional edges left an equal impression. All technical and convoluted criticisms aside, the light and frivolous watch definitely makes for a stress-busting watch this weekend. The A-list cameos throughout the journey have largely been echoes of the director’s previous work, which has become an equally engaging topic of online discussion.

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Chicken Nugget cameos

• Park Jin Young (Got7’s Jinyoung)
• Jung Ho Yeon
• Jeon Yeo Bin and Son Suk Koo (be melodramatic scenes played out on TV)
• Ko Chang Seok
• Moon Sang Hoon
• Yoo Seung Mok
• Kim Tae Hoon
• Hwang Mi Young
• Kim Nam Hee
• Young Hyun Min
• Heo Joon Suk
• Park Hyeon Soo
• Lee Joo Bin

K-drama Chicken Nugget reviewed online:

• “Ok I’ve finished watching every episode of Chicken Nuggets… It’s not just a comedy, it’ll make you cry too… It’s so good”
• “Ryu Seung Ryeong and his duality, the father, give him any genre and he excels at it”
• “The two people who love Mina intern Baek Jung and her beloved father who fight to win her back, Ryu Seung Ryeong and Ahn Jae Hong are natural comedians”
• “The father-daughter moments made me emotional”
• “This drama is so frivolous that #ChickenNugget has so many references and a director who encourages ‘be melodramatic’ because it’s a true gem and a must see”
• “The best dad contest and dad #ryuseungryong is always a winner”

• “Watch the chicken nugget series they say it will be fun they said 🥲🥹actor Ryu Seung-ryong is seriously such an amazing actor, the fact that he can make us laugh and cry with him when he cries about his daughter who has turned. Chicken nugget is crazy”
• “#ChickenNugget definitely has drama, comedy and emotion. Once the drama started, I didn’t realize when it went from episode 1 to episode 10. I had a great time watching it. As always our Yoojung gave a 10/10 performance.”
• “Finished #ChickenNugget in less than a day lol. If you thought ‘Welcome to Waikiki’, ‘Pegasus Market’ or ‘Gaus Electronics’ were absurd, wait until you see this. Non-stop laughs from start to finish thanks to Lee Byeong. Hun PD’s clever use of Korean Pop culture references.
• “Done watching #ChickenNugget #ChickenNuggetWithYouJung watching so many dramas this year, you smile, smile, inspiration, loving family and you cry a lot🥹🥹🥹😭😭 hands down this great drama”
• “#ChickenNugget is totally gross, but in a good way! 🤣🤣🤣 Who would have imagined such a concept!”
• “#ChickenNugget is actually funny, but in a good way”