Korean dramas range in various genres, from rom-coms to historical dramas and everything in-between. tvN's L.U.C.A.: The Beginning is currently trying to fill the quarter's top action genre. The show is about the life of Ji Oh, played by Kim Raewon. He has superpowers but has no idea how he came to be or why people are always chasing him. Whenever he feels threatened, his body emits an electrical current that takes out whoever's bothering him…in addition to half a city block. While he's trying to figure out his past, he meets Goo Reum, played by Lee Dahee. She's a detective who has a dark history connected to Ji Oh. Her job is to take down the crime syndicate, protect Ji Oh, and figure out his checkered past.

Simply put, this drama is fantastic, and it's only four episodes in. If you want action, mystery, and more action, L.U.C.A.: The Beginning is for you. The storyline is excellent so far and keeps you guessing as you try to figure out the antagonists' end game.

In addition to the all-star cast, L.U.C.A.: The Beginning gives long-time drama fans little surprises in the form of guest appearances and a kicking soundtrack that makes someone want to jump through the screen and join the fight.

Spoilers are frowned upon; let's focus on some of the things that make this drama so good so far. 

The Cameos

L.U.C.A.: The Beginning has only released four episodes so far, but they have been full of cameos of well-known drama actors. Fans have seen Lee Joongok, Lee Wonjong, and Lee Yongnyeo in surprising roles, and it seems that there will be more surprising guest roles to come.

You last saw Lee Jongok in Zombie Detective, where he played Wang Wey. His most notable role was as Hong Nambok in Strangers From Hell. Lee Jongok seems to be very comfortable in playing the antagonist in these dark dramas. Lee Wonjong has a multitude of dramas and movies under his belt. His roles have varied from detectives to shamans to arrogant musicians.  

Lee Yongnyeo has starred in movies and dramas since before some readers have been alive. She started in her first movie, To The Starry Island, in 1993 and made her drama debut with Korean Ghost Stories in 2009. If a drama needs a shaman, a psychic, or a ghost matchmaker (looking at you, Master's Sun), Lee Yongnyeo is usually the one to fulfill it.

Fun fact! All three of these actors had a role in the 2018 horror drama, The Guest.

The Music

K-Drama O.S.Ts have always been good, but it's usually in the background when watching the drama. The music is something to clue the audience that a pivotal moment is about to happen or signify the episode's end. L.U.C.A.: The Beginning is different. The music used in the opening credits is loud and in your face. The woman singing during the song begs to breathe. It's an action drama, so the music type makes sense; it's just a refreshing change. Here's to hoping there will be more exciting music in the episodes soon.

 K-Drama fans know how quickly dramas can go from good to strange to W.T.F. Still, after four solid episodes with a consistent plotline, one can be cautiously optimistic that L.U.C.A.: The Beginning will be a great drama.