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Fatou Sarr
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5
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The good side of selfishness

I discovered this drama in a trailer on TikTok and I immediately fell in love with the vibe it gave off.

First of all, I really liked the fact of including all the arguments that revolve around the Cho family and the Go family, which led us to have distinct perceptions of each character. Then I found the rehearsals of little Min Poong and her grandfather cute. (Gosh!! I'm so lonely:)

Secondly, I found all of Eun Kang's actions completely justifiable even if some would find them outdated. To tell the truth, I think she could have done worse and even then, I would still agree with her 200% because no one chooses which family they are born into and in her case it is far from being the ideal family, but despite this she doesn't hold a grudge against anyone and so her goal follows its course.

Ultimately, I loved everything about it. the Ost who was always there at the right time, the impeccable acting not to mention the BREATHTAKING story. I also have to point out that it was so good I finished the drama in less than 72 hours

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Completed
VeeKim
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Feb 27, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 2.0

Red Balloon is technically the “Parasite” drama version

Red Balloon is the “Parasite” drama version. This one sentence can give you a whole idea of what would be unfolded throughout the series. It started off with a typical loyal friendship between Han Ba-da and Jo Eun-Kang. 20 years of friendship between two different worlds. What a journey.

While Ba-da has a successful life with a perfect husband and a daughter to be proud of, Eun-Kang is still struggling to find a good match for her. Apparently, she’s dating Kwon Tae-Ki, a young man who has been living off her while ignoring her existence. I almost dropped this drama in the earlier episodes because I can’t stand Eun-Kang’s ignorance, especially about her boyfriend.

I honestly can’t stand stupid main leads. It is such a turn-off. I mean, yes, we can be desperate to get married. Since Eun-Kang is already 37, I understand her desperation, but to allow someone to take advantage of you to that extent. I’m just baffled. (While I hope no one out there is as stupid as Eun-Kang when in a relationship). Please don’t let men manipulate your life.

Just when I thought Eun-Kang’s sister, Jo Eun-San is the most sensible one in the family, she proved me wrong again when she started seducing a married man. Her intention may be right but her method is wrong when she technically throws herself at the man.

Both Jo and Go's families are a complete mess, entangled in complicated and endless scandals. Personally, I think the root of the problem is the Lonely Grandpa. He is so overprotective of his family, controlling everyone in the house, including his son-in-law, Ji Nam-Cheol.

As the plot thickens with a few misunderstandings here and there, leading Ba-da and Eun-Kang to misunderstand each other until Eun-Kang resorts to betraying her own friend. I think the real drama begins in episode 15.

Some good values you can learn from this drama are; Eun-Kang’s family, no matter how worse the situation they get themselves into, they remain strong together as a family, and Han Ba-da’s forgiving nature. Despite what Eun-Kang did to her, she’s still being rational, thinking about the good deeds Eun-Kang had done to help her over the past 20 years.

Ending with ‘friendship’ value wins, with an open ending or maybe hinting for the second season, which I hope nope.

Review's Video: https://youtu.be/Y0cvaCcQ7dQ

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Ongoing 19/20
MDLOWL5566
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 12, 2023
19 of 20 episodes seen
Ongoing 3
Overall 1.5
Story 2.0
Acting/Cast 1.5
Music 1.5
Rewatch Value 1.5

2 WOMEN FROM A FAMILY WHO SEDUCED MARRIED MAN

MOST HATE THE SEO JI HYE CHARACTER AND HER SISTER.
SEDUCED THE MARRIED MAN OF A FRIEND AND POKE FIRE TO
EVERYBODY TO DESTROY PEOPLE MARRIAGE.

AND I DONNO WHY THE BADA SO BLIND TO HER TACTICS
AND LET BOTH OF THEM WENT TO SOMEPLACE TOGETHER
FOR HER ERRANDS. GUESS SHE MUST BE THE MOST STUPID WOMAN IN THE WHOLE WORLD TO IGNORE ALL THE SIGNS OF
A CHEATING HUSBAND AND A FRIEND. THEY SAID THE ENEMY
IS JUST OUTSIDE THE DOOR WAITING FOR U TO OPEN THE DOOR
TO LET THEM IN. ANYHOW GIVE CHANCES TO THE CLOSEST FRIEND
IS THE MOST STUPID ACT.

WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE ENDING WITHOUT WATCHING
ALL THE STUPID PLOT. HEARD SOMEONE SAID RIGHT TO THE END THEN SHE KNOWS. THEN UNLESS U WANT TO BE GET ANGRY EVERYTIME U WATCH TO THE END, THEN DON'T WATCH.

CHA WON N BADA IS THE MOST STUPID COUPLE TO LET SOME STUPID GAL TO FOOL THEM ALL N WALK RIGHT INTO THE TRAP N
LET HER CONTROL THEM N DO WHAT SHE WANT. SHE IS THE MOST EVIL ONE N HER SISTER, GREEDY N CUNNING.

IF U GOT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE U BETTER DONT WATCH IT MAKES
U GET HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND ANGRY WITH THE ADULTERESSES N ADULTERERS.

HOPE THE ENDING ENDS WITH THEM GETTING PUNISHED.
IF I AM NOT WATCHING OTHER DRAMAS I MIGHT WATCH THIS
FINISH.

NOT SURE HOW IT TURN OUT, BUT HOPE THEY GET BAOYING FOR THOSE WICKED N UNGRATEFUL PPL.

IT IS EXSPERATING TO WATCH BUT KNOWING THAT THOSE U TRUST N SPEND YOUR MONEY ON WILL BETRAY U. THATS WHY IT IS JUST PAINFUL TO WATCH. KOREAN DRAMA IS FULL OF SHIT CHARACTERS. SHAMELESS AND WICKED. EVEN THE MAIN TURN UNGRATEFUL IS THE WORST.

NOT SURE IF I CAN WATCH FIN.

1ST MAIN FEMAILE CHAR : EVEN THOUGH SHE IS CHEATED BY HER EX , SHE SHD NOT BETRAY HER FRIEND N BOSS, THINK SHE IS EVIL N SHAMELESS. IN THE END TIMES PPL WILL BE UNGRATEFUL.

2ND MAIN FEMALE CHAR : WATCHING HER GOING TO BE CHEATED BY ANOTHER FEMALE CHAR AND STILL DONT KNOW IS SAD.

DONT LIKE THE 2 MAIN N 2ND MALE LEAD ALSO, SO EASY TO SEDUCE THEM. ALL UNFAITHFUL TO THE END. WATCHING TOO MANY UNFAITHFUL DRAMAS MAKES ME SICK. :(((((((((

SUGGESTION TO WATCH OTHER DRAMAS

1) THREE BOLD SIBLINGS
2) LES INTERPRETES (CHINESE)
3) THE LOVE IN YOUR EYES
4) SHE N HER PERFECT HUSBAND (CHINESE)
5) A MAN IN A VEIL


BYE N HAVE A NICE DAY

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Luce_Angeli
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Feb 26, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

"Пресноводная рыба может умереть, мечтая об океане !"

Отличный фильм! Провокационный и неоднозначный. Есть над чем посмеяться и поплакать. Игра актёров замечательная. Сюжет интригует! Смотрится с интересом и удовольствием. Всем любителям психологии отношений рекомендую! Именно ,то что и ожидала. Повседневность на грани фола ! Люди подведенные к черте ,безответностью чувств ,бессмысленностью существования и приложенных усилий что-то изменить, одиночеством в семье и в толпе , и когда уже отчаялись ждать жизнь преподносит сюрпризы, как глоток свежего воздуха и лучик света в темном царстве ! Но рушится привычный уклад жизни и очень интересно, какой путь выберут герои. Ли Сон Дже -прекрасен ,настолько глубокий и характерный образ у него получился -впрочем как всегда! Потрясла работа всех без исключения актеров , но то и понятно ,имея такой живой сценарий с настоящими чувствами и эмоциями, мне кажется , им самим было очень увлекательно проживать такую наполненную жизнь героев. А ещё, очень вдохновил финал , он наглядно показал ,что то что произошло с героями -было неизбежностью. Лед в любом случае вскрылся бы весной. Сенсуалистам и тем , кому нравятся эмоциональные головоломки рекомендую к просмотру! Но будьте готовы к эмоциональным захватывающим дух американским горкам и разворотам сюжета на 180 градусов. Музыка фантастическая , ласкает слух и душу. И операторская работа очень вдохновила и является украшением фильма.

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Details

  • Drama: Red Balloon
  • Country: South Korea
  • Episodes: 20
  • Aired: Dec 17, 2022 - Feb 26, 2023
  • Aired On: Saturday, Sunday
  • Original Network: TV Chosun
  • Duration: 1 hr. 25 min.
  • Genres: Comedy, Life, Drama
  • Tags: Dermatologist Male Lead, Family
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 7.3 (scored by 867 users)
  • Ranked: #7271
  • Popularity: #3770
  • Watchers: 3,472

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