‘Holyland’ is a story about a high school student who doesn’t fit in at school or at home and spends endless nights rebelling against society in the streets, picks up boxing and begins to learn his worth, picking up love and friendship along the way.. Holyland is a remake directed by Park Gi Hyung, who previously directed ‘Whispering Corridors’ and ‘Gangster High’.

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• Jul 9, 2012 4 of 4 episodes seen

  shadowdancer
  7 of 10 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  7
  • Story  8
  • Acting/Cast  7
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  6

  Fine executed. As most of you would know Holy Land is an adaptation of the manga Holyland. This adaptation is not the best but also not the worst, simply ok. I must confess I chose this drama because of its poster. I simply liked the dark colours, and concerning the setting,lights and shooting it satisfied me a lot. I'd give simply a 10 for that. I would like to give another 10 for the story, but that goes for the story of the original manga.It may not work the same with you but personally I like this kind of stories. But for the story of this drama, I gave an 8, because there were some gaps, not about the incidents but particullary about the characters. Still do not lose hope, you do not miss the core of them. About the music, there is nothing too much to tell, I barely noticed it. Still I think if you like this kind of stories the rewatch value is pretty high. Lastly I can not stop myself to compare this adaptation with the japanese version. I think the korean one has better shooting but the japanese one has better storytelling where you feel the characters a little better. For both of them I would say there could be better acting though.And again for both I must give credit that they were explaining the moves of fights very well. Overall I liked this drama, it was fine executed and was not a waste of time. Though especially for those who have not read the manga I would recommend to watch the japanese version too. Can not say it was better or worse but somehow both of the dramas left a different taste in my mouth eventhough they are telling the same story.
  
  Edit: I am re-watching this now, and I wonder where my mind was when I was watching it first time. May be it was because I was impressed more with fights than the music. The intro along with backgrounds,the music is definitely above average. It is mainly based on rock and electro, not epic but perfectly fitting. My apologies for not being careful enough before. read more

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• Jul 26, 2012 4 of 4 episodes seen

  Nikshimi
  13 of 22 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  3
  • Story  3
  • Acting/Cast  4
  • Music  7
  • Rewatch Value  1

  Okay,before I review this,please Dongho fangirls,don't go into rage mode,it's just my opinion.
  
  So,overall,the only thing I liked about this drama was Hoon's acting. I'm not a fan of U-Kiss,so apparently I'm not biased,as most people that review this.
  Dongho's acting,was as good as a diving board's. During this drama,to me,he was like the Korean Kristen Steward.
  The story could've been good,but it was incomplete almost everywhere.I cannot even call it a story to be honest.
  I'm sorry, but this drama was so boring to me that I was barely able to watch it all.I finished it because I was expecting a nice ending.Well,I was wrong.
  I won't even start on Dongho's martial arts skills. Just no.
  
  Whoever read this review,thank you. My suggestion to people is that if they are fans of the said k-pop stars in the drama,it will probably be interesting to them. And if you are people who want to watch a quality drama,this is not your pick really.
  Thanks all. read more

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  Holyland

  They are adaptations of the same manga Holyland, leading the same story line.Both of them are well done and they offer you a different taste with their acting and shooting.

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  Holyland

  They are both adaptations of the same manga and follow the same story line, but they offer you a different taste w?th the?r act?ng and shooting.

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