Talking to a friend about The Devil Judge, I placed a bit of emphasis on the setting, be it a post covid world.
Especially in the Pilot, the show takes screen time to tell us about the aftermath of the virus and the fear that still carries.
And suddenly this moment takes another significance.
Ga On is clearly disoriented by the gesture.
I always thought it was for the close personal space and Yo Han going for a more western gretting where Ga On was ready to bow to him.
But maybe it's the same aftermath of the virus we experience, with people being awkward on the all should I shake your hand/give the elbow/can we hug?
I went to the mass the other Sunday and we are still not giving eachother s hands to exchange peace.
In this context, Yo Han's willingness to shake hands with Ga On, it is his invite of taking the risk. He appears bold and firm, asking Ga On to do the same.
It's the pilot we are talking about, it's all about little gestures to let the audience know who the players are. And this moment clearly gives away what kind of man Kang Yo Han is.
"Ma chiamami... se attraverserai un momento difficile. Chiamami se pioverà e non avrai un posto in cui andare. Non startene sotto la pioggia. Sai dove sono le chiavi."
I couldn't say no because of the kid's sweet little smile. And he gave me candy. But more importantly, the biggest reason is because ... the older brother looks pretty scary.