i wanted you to know, that baby, you the best!
I just finish this the drama in one day lmaolike think abt how good this drama is, they were made u can't stop watching it like the world or life u have before was not necessary again because of this drama.
In the second paragraph, I make this because I just wanted u to know before watching this
u should prepare some of ur mental and a lot of tissue lol, I watch this drama without preparing abt anything and I have realized after I finished this drama my shirt was so wet because I kept crying while watching this drama lmaoaao
and abt the story or the cast, I think they chose the perfect cast I mean Jang Na Ra was so gooood in here and Son Ho Jun was so perfect it might be my first time seeing him but the acting was SO PERFECT.
and the story was perfect I mean the other couple was so cute too, and the perfect second male lead make this drama so perfect.
[ so sorry if i use the wrong grammar, English is not my first language ]
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the beauty of youth
im not really old enough to be reminiscing about the youth yet, im not even the age of the characters in 1999, however i have my perspective on it.this drama had such a new storyline that i hadn’t seen before and it had really taught me a lot,
the need to treasure this moment in time. (as a carat i have to reference the song ‘ima - if the world ends tomorrow’)
its very realistic (minus the time travelling), just a middle aged couple going through what many have to go through in life. and such a beautiful reconnection.
now i don’t think i have the right to comment on how tearful it is either as i cry at even the least emotional parts of dramas, but this will definitely make you shed a few tears. the relationship between jin joo and her mother made me cry waterfalls. it really made me reflect on how i should treat and carry on treating my parents now, and even after i get married as nothing lasts forever.
time to talk about the casting. long story short, it was perfect. from the main couple to the second lead, even to the support characters, it was amazing.
nam gil was just so perfectly casted but also written. one of the biggest second lead syndromes ever. he wasn’t snobby, wasn’t rude and was always there for jin joo that sometimes u will wish they get together.
i 100% recommend this drama. its refreshing, makes you think a lot, makes you cry a lot but most importantly makes you smile at how incredible it is.
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I recommend this to anyone who is looking for a light, short drama to turn their brains off for a while and escape.
Happy watching :)
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Go Back Couple is not a drama about romance. I know that there is fervent shipping going on, but that is not the focus of the drama. Through the (unintentional) mistakes made by Jin-ju and Ban-do and their consequent regrets, the drama relays messages and lessons to us viewers about the importance of relationships and communication. It was never about whom Jin-ju will end up with, but about how they went back and became better and more understanding persons. More so than the romance, the part which tugged at my heartstrings the most was the recurring theme of parental love. The relationship between Jin-ju and her mother is extraordinary. I cannot remember the last time I cried watching a drama, not to mention the last time I cried so much watching a drama. Kim Mi-kyung and Jang Nara have exceptional mother-and-daughter chemistry. Of course, their brilliant acting also played a part.
On to acting, I must first applaud Son Ho-jun for his breakout performance. Haitai was my favourite character in Reply 94 (which I did not finish), but Son Ho-jun didn't have great luck with his subsequent projects. His character in Blow Breeze was so bland and his acting so stoic that my first reaction to his casting was "oh no". Alas, I was absolutely wrong. He was fabulous as Choi Ban-do. Many Korean netizens have commented that this character would have been ruined if it was portrayed by another actor and I do agree. I think he has the right blend of comedy and melancholy in him, especially with his soulful eyes. Next up is Jang Nara. I'm a huge fan of Jang Nara, so I'm accustomed to her acting style already. She really impressed as Ma Jin-ju though. She's well-known for being the romcom queen, but I feel she excels the most when it comes to emotional acting (still great in comedy though). Besides, the two of them have excellent chemistry (Jang Nara seems to have sparks with everyone she's act with). The two of them (and Kim Mi-kyung) made me bawl my eyes out at their scenes together. The actor who gained the most from his appearance though, is Jang Gi-yong. I think he was great as a greenhorn, and he managed his expressions really well. I'm only slightly disappointed at the scene where he's supposed to stare at Jang Nara's character lovingly, because I really didn't feel the love. Nonetheless, he had a "perfect" character to work with and I think his stock is rising fast.
I don't see big flaws with the production at all. I'll certainly be keeping an eye out on future dramas from the director and the writer. I know that some may have issues with how a certain trope was employed towards the end, but I felt that since the plot point wasn't exactly emphasised on, it didn't negatively affect the quality of the drama as a whole. I'm slightly disappointed with the ending, because I do not believe in second chances and I'm not so sure about the decision that was made on what should be retained from this "vacation". There is a fantastic (the adjective here means fantasy-like, it's not a synonym of awesome) explanation for their trip to the past, which was cute, but it takes away slightly from the realism the drama is all about.
In conclusion, this drama is an outstanding piece of work. It was slickly executed, with awesome directing, writing, and acting. I didn't give it a 10, but my heart is telling me to. I'm still torn about the rating, because there are only two 10s on my list - one is because of nostalgia, and the other because I loved the writing so much. Perhaps in the future I'll change my mind, since dramas on MDL are almost always overrated anyways.
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The entire cast was great-- the second couple and the side characters were people you actually wanted to watch and root for-- I especially found Lee Yi Kyung's Go Dok Jae endearing, believably innocent and lovable. And don't get me started on the male second lead-- I had second lead syndrome forJang Ki Yong the majority of this series (shout out to the writer and director for one of the swooniest scenes of all time-- high heels and steep slope), won over in the end by Son Ho Jun who was flawed and frustrating at times but not to the point of wanting to give up on him.
Now, to the real gems of this drama: Jang Na Ra and Kim Mi Kyung were pitch perfect in every scene. They really took the drama from a good to one of my all time favorites. Their mother/daughter relationship made me miss my mom and want to give her a call-- their scenes were good reminders for not taking your loved ones for granted, and again both of these characters were just so easily likable, it was always a treat when one or the two were on screen. Jang Na Ra does heartbreak like few others, when she cried, I cried-- maybe because I'm a mother myself and close to my own mother, but all of her feelings, I believed, none of that typically bad kdrama crying that can really take you out of the moment, just heartfelt heartbreak you felt in the center of your chest. I think her character of Ma Jin Joo will go down in history of one of the all time best female leads, and she's definitely my favorite so far.
The music didn't grab me off the bat; however, it was unobtrusive and not all that noticeable, and I found myself humming it throughout the week as the series went on.
This is definitely the kind of show you rewatch-- every heart skipping, tear-jerking moment.
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There will be times where you’ll, be like wtf but then at the end of the episodes it explains why.
It has many realistic points that happens in people lives like we’re all not perfect and that not everything we do can please other p, even though we wanted to.
Loved how their time traveling ,add things better for the main’s couple themself, friends, and family.
It’s also nice how the show wanted you to cherish whatever you have rather than complain and want more.
Overall nice plot, pretty funny, hot second lead, funny supports. 10/10
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A reason why I started this drama was Jang Na Ra, who is one of my favorite actresses. She can do happy, sad, angry and other emotions very well without exaggerating. In this drama she plays a 38 year old woman but also her 20 year old self and it was cute to see how she was both mature and young at the same time. I loved her chemistry with all the cast members but of course, I liked how she seemed comfortable with the male lead Son Ho Jun, who was a revelation for me because I didn't know him. I hope he'll get more male lead roles in the future because he has talent. The supporting cast was also super likeable, because they portrayed such different personalities who blended well together, and their stories were interesting like the one of the main leads. This is another reason to watch, because you won't feel bored by anyone on this show.
The music was good and I'll listen to the tunes in the future. They also included some 90's Korean songs (which I don't know, but it was nice they put them to create the 99' feel).
It's a must watch. It's a light drama with moments that will make you think, not the usual romantic comedy but more of a "dramedy". You'll shed tears of joy and sadness, but in the end it will be worth it.
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HIDDEN GEM! A MUST WATCH DRAMA <3
What a hidden gem and treat this show was. I started it expecting it to be your typical cliche time travel show where they go back to the past and STILL fall in love again blah blah blah. But this show honestly was so much more. The storyline was so good. Especially the scenes with the female lead and her mum, which made me cry rivers. I also loved the jealousy from both leads when the other was talking to their potential love interests in the past. Overall, I laughed, I cried. I binged it in two days and now there's a void in my heart. I really want to rewatch this show again because it honestly meant so much to me. Aside from the good storyline, the CHEMISTRY between the leads was electric. The ending of episode 11/beginning of 12 LIVES IN MY MIND RENT FREE. Just watch this drama !!!<3 <3Was this review helpful to you?
Expect tears even though it’s a RomCom.
Omg! I thought this was a Rom-Com but I cried so much in almost all the episodes!! I decided to watch it after watching COME & HUG ME since that show was heavy and emo. Even though I didn’t cry once watching that one. But THIS show was soooo good!!! I loved GO BACK COUPLE so much! I wish it had more episodes. Every married couple should watch this. I enjoyed all the characters and the acting was superb. The ending was expected and a bit rushed. Not sure about that strange god and goddess scene though.Was this review helpful to you?
The story was hard to get into at first. I'm not a big fan of 90s nostalgia (ugh! The FASHION!), and the comedy was very much of the overacting variety (not my style). I worried that I wouldn't be able to relate to any of these characters, and I got tired of Jin Joo and Ban Do fighting all the time. But eventually, the show won me over. You know a show is good when you want to savour the last few moments, and I'm so glad that so many mistakes of the past were addressed. I BELIEVED that these two people who hated each other were able to come back to each other, and that was definitely a feat in itself. Plus, all the "What really happened" flashbacks to 1999 and 2004 were AMAZING.
I wish the Nam Gil storyline had a bit more to it, but overall the ending here was reasonable. Oh, and where was Jin Joo's sister in the present day? I wish she played a bigger role! I also wish we got to catch up with Seo Young and Dok Jae at the end (c'mon dude, PLEASE tell me you don't still have a girlfriend and a wife!), but otherwise, all the ends were tied up neatly. The "explanation" for the time travel was a bit kooky (seriously, comrades?), but if you suspend your disbelief to watch the whole series, it doesn't even matter. Enjoy the ride and don't forget to have a LOT of tissues on hand.
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Over all, I really liked this drama. The casting, acting, and overall story line is great. The writing does drag a bit for me personally. It seems like a lot of Jin Joo and Ban Doo's anger stemmed from miss or lack of communication, which I personally think is too dragged out for 12 episodes. I didn't particularly like the FL character, because she seemed a bit self-centered in regards to the woe is me, we're unhappy aspect. Not only did she drag the 2nd male lead along until the very end (even though we and she knew it wasn't going to be a thing), but in comparison to the male lead who gave up his "First Love" episodes prior, she seems like the more problematic one? Then again, people are innately irrational. Otherwise I enjoyed it. The 90s nostalgia is a bit too early for me to remember but I liked it all the same. OSTs fit the era of the song. I probably won't rewatch because I like their performances better in other dramas.
Also, lmao, I thought Lee Yi Kyung was just going to have long hair for one episode as a gag, but then it never ended. He must have been miserable by the end.
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i honestly didn't expect much from this drama.... but the feelings that are coursing through my body right now make me feel so satisfied that i chose to give this a try.. one of my top ten best korean dramas! i had seen son ho jun's performance in my secret terius and i'm glad i got to see him in this as a main lead! jang na ra has always been exceptional and she did a wonderful job in portraying her role as a wife and as a mother! the baby that played the role of seo joon is so adorable too!
the thing that i liked the most in this drama is that even if they went back to the past they never forgot about their son.... every child around them reminded them of seo joon... and the emotions they portrayed whenever they thought of SEo joon was soo touching! the rest of the cast did a pretty amazing job too... lee yi kyung is such a wonderful but underrated actor!!! this drama tells about a love that is so pure that even when a chance was given to change their fate, they chose to walk down the same path! i'm pretty sure it taught all of us some important lessons...
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