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A good story covering the difficulties in getting entangled in lies. Also, some great romantic scenes in this, I still blush just thinking of the 'Game Over' scene!
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Overall, I enjoyed it for a 2010 drama. It was filmed like soap opera, which earns points in my book. It had good set up with Gae In's boyfriend breaking her heart in the most messed up way possible. And it continued on really well. I think the only thing I didn't like about this drama, were the characters. I don't like I liked any of the characters tbh.
When Jeon Jin and Gae In started dating, they were extremely cute and goals, even though he wasn't 100% honest with her because of his pride and wouldn't let her help him in anyway regarding his business. But separately, they were both rather annoying. Gae In is very bubbly which is cute, but she is a little dense and ditzy and when she needed to be serious and step up and be an adult as I'm pretty sure these characters were in their 30's, she would act like a child. And it took her a while to grow up, probably the last few episodes. Jeon Jin on the other hand...he wasn't terrible. He was loyal to his people and a great son, but whenever an issue arised, he brushed it off thinking it would go away...but instead would grow into something a lot worse because he wasn't the one to explain it himself. And then he would take the blame and sulk, thinking he wasn't good enough. Like this whole thing could have been avoided. Yes, people would be mad for a day, but they would know your character and forgive you and appreciate that you came clean. But no. We need telenovela drama. We need to hurt people more than needed.
As for the side characters;
Han Chang Ryul - Gae In's ex and Jin Ho's rival, he had a good heart, but he was selfish and under the control of his father...almost like a Draco Malfoy of this drama. He would dig himself a hole, but then do good things that got him out of the hole, just to jump right back in. He wasn't the worst.
Kim In Hee - Gae In's ex bff, literally the worst human being. I thought that she would redeem herself, but after a certain point, I wanted her to just fall in a ditch and stay there. But I guess she was important to Gae In and her journey to stand up for herself.
No Sang Joon [Jin Ho's assistant] - he annoyed the hell out of me. Even though Jin Ho wouldn't flat out say his feelings to him, they were obvious and Sang Joon literally was the start of most drama in this show. It was hard to like him.
Lee Young Seon - Gae In's best friend - she was alright. She was passionate about her friendship with Gae In, but she was a girl version of Sang Joon, but she liked to start meaningless drama. Plus she was the one who convinced Gae In that Jin Ho was gay from the beginning. Jin Ho just never confirmed or denied the rumors.
Then we have Director Choi, the only person who I decently liked in this drama. I felt bad for him because of the person he loved would not love him back the way he wants ever, but when it came down to it, he was a father figure to everyone. He knew when Gae In and Jin Ho were lying, even when they both could not tell themselves, and would help them when they didn't want to help themselves.
I think a 7/10 is the best I could do because of the characters, as well as the drama filled last 2 episodes we got. Drama that wasn't needed but was put in for filler just because we needed a dramatic and quick solution. Other than that, I loved actor Lee Min Ho and gave an extra point.
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An enjoyable romcom
This would have been a perfect 10/10 with a few tweaks!What I enjoyed about it :
* the comedy ensuing from the misunderstanding
* the chemistry between the leads
* the male lead- his acting, character, caring nature...
*the anticipation of wanting to know how the story will unfold
What I dislike about it :
* the facial expressions of the female lead
* some character traits of the female lead
* most of the side characters
How to enjoy the show without losing the plot:
read episode summaries online and forward the scenes with the characters you find irritating
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The first thing I liked about this show was the characters. All of the characters were complex and had realistic motivations. And they were all portrayed pretty well. Wang Ji Hye is one of my favorite villainous actresses and she shone in this drama (at least, she did in my opinion). I hated her character immensely, and not because she was annoying. Park Gae In was somewhat annoying, in traditional k-drama lead girl fashion, but her character arc was very compelling. I loved how the writers didn't change her character or personality throughout the series, sending a message that she was lovable because of who she was, not in spite of who she was. Han Chan Ryul was also one of my favorite characters. At first, I wanted to hate him, but as the story unfolded, the writers showed how otherwise decent people can be pressured into making terrible choices.
The music for the show was pretty good (considering when it aired). The songs are all really catchy, and they remain some of my favorite songs, even to this day.
If you want a cute, funny rom-com that doesn't turn dark or depressing, this is it. It has just enough drama to not be ridiculous, but it's a sweet drama that's fun to watch.
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Not One of Lee Min Ho's Best
This drama was ok for me. Nothing super special. I watched it because I love Lee Min Ho. The story is decent and definitely something new compared to other K-Dramas.While very sweet, I did find the female lead to be mildly annoying at times due to her naiveté. I also get that she's meant to be sort of the extreme version of the "not like other girls" girl, but some of that was ridiculous.
It's been awhile since I've watched this but at times these "quirky" things were just weird and inappropriate. Sometimes her "dressing down" was just plain being a slob. Also, if I remember correctly she sometimes just lacked manners and was either oblivious to it or thought it was endearing... when it was not. lol
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Surprising role for Lee Min-Ho but a good romance
8.5/10 is my rating. 2010 South Korean television drama spanning 16 episodes (~60 minutes). Park Kae-in (Son Ye-jin) is kind, impulsive, and clumsy. Architect Jeon Jin-ho (Lee Min-ho) pretends to be gay so that Kae-in will accept him as her roommate in the house he hopes to redesign.Park Kae-in (Son Ye-jin) is the daughter of a famous architect and is an aspiring furniture designer. She trusts quickly and completely. She grew up without a mother and does not spend a lot of time on her personal appearance. Romance has been an issue for her as her sweet nature is compelling but her lack of feminine whiles make maintaining a relationship more challenging. Jeon Jin-ho (Lee Min-ho) is an architect with a struggling business who desperately needs to win a big bid over a major competitor to keep his business afloat. His competitor does not play the game cleanly so he knows he has to go above and beyond in providing the perfect proposal to meet the desire of the customer that could be his saving grace. He finds out Park Kae-in so happens to live in a house designed by her father that represents a majority of the design elements the client is after. The problem is few have ever been given access to see the inside of the house in any detail. A series of comical misunderstandings leads Kae-in to think that Jin-ho is gay. Some impulsive and poor financial decisions have led her to be in the market for a renter and Jin-ho sees that as an opportunity to get a closer look at the architecture of the design that is so desired by the potential client. As a young woman living alone (her father is abroad), she is unlikely to let a single male move in. However, thinking Jin-ho is gay, she does not feel threatened when he proposes to rent from her. He does not say he is but lies by omission letting Kae-in believe he has no interest in women.
Spoiler 🚨 I really liked the development and evolution of the characters. The plot was predictable but in a good way, the complexity resided in the evolution of the character’s personalities. Good romances to me paint the picture of how each has something that completes or compliments the other.
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A Good Drama to watch to just have fun and relax
After watching Boys Over Flowers though I didn't like the Drama much I really liked Lee Min Ho and Kim Bum so I watched this one for Lee Min Ho and honestly I recommend watching this over Boys Over Flower. I love Lee Min Ho in this and I also really like the the FL but who surprised me the most is the character "Chang Ryul" and also really liked the actor as well. He made me mad at him, curse him out but also understand him, he has the best character arc throughout the drama. I genuinely felt happy at the end to see him grow and mature as a person. The plot does feel a little dragging and boring at times but i just skipped few seconds whenever that happened and it doesn't happen too much and the soundtrack is good it suits the drama well and I do hum some of the Osts time to time.( Making Love by 4minute, Can't Believe it by Younha)I like the romance, the comedy and just the fun the drama gave me while watching it. All in all 8/10, since it's the 2nd ever drama I watched and holds a special place in my heart otherwise a solid 7.5/10
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A Delightful Must-Watch!
I highly recommend Personal Taste to anyone looking for a refreshing and heartening drama experience. The chemistry between the lead characters is phenomenal, the humor is endearing, and the emotional depth of the story will tug at your heartstrings.With its well-rounded characters and engaging plot, Personal Taste is a gem that promises to bring joy and entertainment to all who watch it!
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