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Hye Jung has a high IQ, street smarts, confidence, and she knows how to fight. Hello, dream Kdrama heroine. I love how it was impossible to rattle her. She’s just aces at avoiding uncomfortable situations. I love how she handles these annoying people in her life. She’s not overly moralistic. She’s practical.
Even though they make a big deal about Hye Jung not having a life, she is really passionate and happy about being a doctor. Even though she doesn’t like being close to people she grows to trust and reach out to others without any fanfare or big life learning curves, which I appreciated.
I read reviews that complain about hospital politics. It’s true. They’re useless, but they’re easy to skip over. And I was still riveted by the story telling right through to the end.
Romance
Communication is so sexy. You’re not going to find a couple like this that is so efficient and effective in their ability to get the message across to each other.
“I like that you’re not afraid to admit what you don’t know.”
They make efforts towards each other to be nice and take care of each other. There’s no awkwardness or tension between them. They’re both polite and mature but there’s still chemistry – could it get anymore perfect? Even when they might have romantic things happen between them they’re still so comfortable with each other. That’s not something you see in Kdramas.
And here’s another thing. They are already so equal but if Hye Jung sees the tiniest ahjussi symptoms in Ji Hong she calls him out. I was impressed at her philosophical musings about their potential romance.
“He must feel like a parent who favours their weakest child.”
The pair together is dynamic. I like how the show lets us see them becoming closer in a platonic way. And how they respect each other as individuals and human beings. I like how level their footing is. Ji Hong is impacted by her just as strongly, if not more strongly. Hye Jung is very mature in her handling of their acquaintanceship. Ji Hong can’t help but respect that. Hye Jung is a girl who knows how to cut ties. I was really impressed by her ability to be so selfless even at her young age.
You can see that Ji Hong admires Hye Jung and wants to share things with her. I like that Hye Jung didn’t just crush on him first, but they fell in love simultaneously at the same time.
It was funny how Ji Hong invited Hye Jung to assume the masculine roles of the relationship.
“You like these things. Protecting and looking after people.”
The show just kicks stereotypes in the teeth. I love that despite Hye Jung being tough and everyone viewing her that way, even Ji Hong assumes she wouldn’t enjoy romance.
“There was nothing romantic about it.”
“I thought you hated those things.”
“Why would I hate it?”
“That’s right. Why would I think you hated it?”
“I don’t.”
I love the feeling that I understand why Ji Hong is so enamored with Hye Jung. I can also share his affection her when you see her in action and you’re just like, “She’s fantastic.”
The drama also touches on the dynamic of working together with your significant other. Their relationship is one that I didn’t get tired of. I liked seeing them grow together.
Ji Hong
Ji Hong is easy going and happy but he’s not a push over. He’s not dark and mysterious but he is a cool dude. He’s not an arrogant ahjussi, he’s caring and his gentle side is so sweet and vulnerable. Sometimes he does silly things but it’s fun because he’s older and he’s a very steady character. He is so magnanimous and tender-hearted. I loved the way he loved Hye Jung. So supportive, vulnerable and yet strong.
I love the characters in this show. So well rounded.
Do Yoon
Do Yoon has such funny facial expressions. I loved him in Pinocchio. He gets more screen time here and he’s awesome. His relationship with Ji Hong is gold.
Ji Hong of Do Yoon - “He’s cute. That dork.”
Do Yoon to Hye Jung, “How’s the revenge going?”
Love this guy.
This show is funny! I didn’t expect to laugh so much.
Side note: That quick joke about the scalpel and the watermelon was SO HILARIOUS.
Side note 2: Isn’t hella awkward to have a relationship with someone who STILL calls you “Teacher” in casual conversations?
Side note 3: I like that Hye Jung’s friendship with Soon Hee helps Soon Hee be strong.
Secondary Female Lead
Sung Kyung’s character is pretty annoying but she had some great lines at the end.
“How have you been living your life? Have you only seen those kind of people? What about nice people? Do you think weird people like that make up the entire population? Is that how you decide to treat people?”
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I DID not enjoy reply 1997...tried up to 10 ep and mostly ffw it. I kept thinking when is it going to get sooo GOOD like all the raving reviews....? It never did it for me. I also never trash the series either expect that I tried it and it didn't hook me.
I was hesitate to what this series and was Whatever about it. I'm not a fan of any of the actors. I seen 2? Of PSH series.
This is by far her best character and to me 1 of the best series out there.
It was heartwarming w/the grandmother. I cried and cried. The cases w/the patients were interesting and heartwarming base on the case. My fav is the father and his 2 boys. I cried sooo hard and I felt for them.
I base my review on my pure enjoyment and how it made me feel. I enjoyed this series and it gave me a feel good feeling. It tugged at my heart. Like all series we have to have q suspension of belief.
storyline is decent
characters are awesome
-mature characters expect for the 2nd FL character and 2 others
-no/ barely crazy understanding
-no/barely annoying parents involvements
-funny
What I love is the honesty. Beside the girl antagonist. No one was pushing themself on others.
The 2nd ML is freaking adorabkable & -funny
ML friends were too...
No guys were "fighting " over a girl and 2nd ML didn't just like the other girl in the last min. I really appreciate that.
It was cute how he declare to the ML that he is Interested in her and will battle him for it. The ML with his best smile/amusement wish him luck and challenged him lol. They mutually respected one another. Lol when the 2ML got kicked out of his own apt. And seek refuge at the ML place. Good bromance.
Was there a few slow part...sure...I always feel all drama always dragged things out.
Overall a great series i'll rewatch again.
Clear your mind and just try. It either click or it doesn't. If a drama gives you the feels then that's all that matters.
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My first medical drama and I must say that I really liked this one as well. My favourite character would definitely be Park Shin Hye's role of the strong woman who managed to achieve her dream from high school to become one of the top neurosurgeons from the country. Her best friend was also a very nice character and I liked the subtle sapphicism of their relationship. Honestly the only thing I did not like about this drama was the age gap between the two main leads and the fact the the ml was attracted to the fl when she was still a minor and he was her teacher. :/ Was this review helpful to you?
Korean remake of Turkish show
This show is actually a remake of a Turkish show called Kalp Atisi (Heartbeat). I think the reason why the Korean remake is so good during the first few episodes is it's actually identical to the first few episodes of the Turkish version. The Turkish show itself was actually very good and unlike the Korean remake did not make me drop it after a couple of episodes. Although the Turkish version's plot does die down towards the later or second season it was actually still very good. Personally, if you think the plot sounds good then I recommend watching the Turkish version over the Korean remake. It'll make for a much more thorough story and also the growth of the characters is more well depicted.Was this review helpful to you?
I think for KRW this drama was light and fun to do. All the Cast were great. I invested in all of them, even the Antagonists and although the story basically fizzled - IMO - once the mains established their bond and the fight scenes no longer made sense, the fizzle started far enough along and I liked the characters more than enough for this to be one of my indefinite re-watches. In fact, maybe it's that all-round lack of heaviness and full-Cast likeability that allows me to keep going back to it happily.
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So much potential lost
The first five episodes of this series are absolutely phenomenal. I love the in-depth development of our totally bada** female lead's backstory. I would recommend only watching those first episodes.However, once you catch up to "today's" world, I recommend just dropping the series and just inferring what happens from there in the most generic way possible. I found the female lead totally lost most of the things I loved about her as the series went on, and those characteristics I loved would only come back as convenient plot devices before washing away again. She gets too caught up in revenge. Too much focus on administrative drama.
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