I have nothing against this drama and I even like the actors - but it doesn’t interest me enough to enjoy and keep on watching - i might stick to watching a few episodes and jump to the final episode just for the sake of knowing how the story ended.

What makes it un interesting?

The story is stiff

Why did I even start watching the drama?
Good reviews and often on favorite drama list of some viewers

What is intersting about it?
The thrill when the bad guy was threatening them

Why wont I like it?
I dont have that much time to waste watching all episodes fully - i dont find it worthy of my time.

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Was surprised to see many bad reviews bout this drama here mdl while secret garden (same writer) gets good ones (find it really funny seems like i really have different taste from majority. Withot knowing both were wrtiiten by same person- while watching I though (oh this is what secret garden’s supposed to make me feel - this is the right way to do it- reasons?

1. The leads chemistry
2.The events which led rich kids fall for ordinary girl and her being attractive which gives the feelings of the guy some justice

What else to like?
3. Girls are all pretty with interesting characters and guys were all handsome with cool personalities too
4. Setting and vibe

Cons
5.having several characters in the same love story concept

Overall serves what it supposed to. Inetersting and entertaining.

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The many reasons why this drama is my top favorite:

1 - Grandma/Chairman's values and principles - I've always dreamed of having position and wealth to make a difference in my own way - the drama showed me how it's like when you build something out of genuine dream which can touch people's lives - how meaningful it is to be in a position where your voice can be heard and trusted - and that you use this opportunity to influence and inspire people. It shows how powerful gratitude is an how every single thing done for someone in need regardless of how big or small it is can make a difference. I love how grandma knows how valuable and useless money is at the same time. Coming from rags to riches - money did not overpower her- rather she used and viewed money properly. Her story is a proof that the path to greatness does not have to be lonely nor greedy - she took the path where she helps people to climb so when she reached the top she was not alone. I too would love to reach the top not for people to look up or bow to me - but to be able to pull someone up whenever I can.

2- Love story - Being married for years now - when I recall love stages my favorite is always the initial stage where you notice changes from your whole system and it naturally manifest without your control - which Hwan has shown effectively in the drama. I'm not a fan of instant crazily in love plots - this drama sure did satisfy me on showing how the love story started and progressed. I agree with the qualities of Eun Sung being attractive - I love how she expressed her intentions especially she knows when to speak and keep quite which is an important aspect every woman should know. I love how genuine the process the have undergone to in getting to know each other - the circumstances have given them both to see clearly how they complement each other and how trust is built between them without the need for words.

3 -Eun Sung up bringing. Coming from a rich family she managed to build a sense of responsibility and gave importance to family and relationships. She cries when she has to - smile when she can - stand up no matter what and never ever entertained the though that she is pityful - she never pitied herself after losing both her parents and brother on top of that being broke. I think this is the result of knowing that you are loved. 100 people may hate you but this can not erase the love you get from a single person - and this single truth alone can keep you going and keep you away from all insecurities.

4. Eun Eu (Piano) adding his character in this drama makes it extra special - he makes anyone next to him shine even brighter - his honesty and innocence brings out the softness from the people he mingles with. He had instant chemistry with his 2 noonas, step mom, hwan and so on. The piano piece "longing for Noona" perfectly blends with all of this.

5. The plot and script are just how I wanted to see and hear- met all my expectation. Brought me satisfying emotions.All dots connected and consistent. Each characters did how they are supposed to based on the story and said the exact lines at the right time every time with brilliant acting and great OST in the background.

6. Secondary casts - they all did a great job in each of their roles. Seun Mi and her mom both are gorgeous and acted well.

7. The choice of setting : 1. That main leads stayed in the same house and 2. in the same company - without overdoing the plot and not overly cheesy encounters.

8. That Lee Seun Gi starred in it :) this is such a HUGE bonus to this already beautiful drama.

(I have watched this drama twice - 2nd just recently in netflix and everytime I finish 28 episodes in 2 days )

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This is my first of both park shin hye and lee jung suk - been waiting for this on netflix- glad they’ve finally added it - although it is not one of the dramas which I can’t wait for next day to see the next episode nor not one of those that makes me flutter big time - it does give me right dose of everything i like about a drama and to mention one of the very few dramas which has more than 5 characters which interests me.

As for park shin hye - i did not really find her beauty appealing and rather bland and typical - but she actually is gorgeous in this drama and acts well.

Lee jung suk (oh i have seen secret garden prior this but i skipped all of his scenese there so technically this is my first of him) on the other hand can easily catch attention bec of his looks and and smile - he is good at crying - cold hearted - playful and romantic scenes too - just lacking on eyes expression in showing sarcasm/mysterious in our language “angas” (ie- lee seung gi in hwayugi - when he looks scary in a good way)

Although ki Ha myeong family story is really a tragic - it didn’t make me cry - what made me shed tears is whenever Cho dal po adoptive family can’t hide how they care for him and how they adore him. The warmth in their house and the chemistry amongst them is soothing. (I love the younger gi ha myeong too - such a handsome boy)

The arguements were satisying til the end. The only thing off for me is weight between media and police/detectives - it is at times off - but i can say acceptable - so id let that slide.

Overall a good drama which reminds us the difference between lie and truth and that there is nothing in between.

I might not re watch this but I definetely recommend it!

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I’ve been planning to watch thos drama bec of good reviews but I guess this is just another Boys Over Flower for me (not that i didnt like this type of drama - i loved meteor garden-original version a lot) which seems to be inevitably good to a lot of viewers but it just doesn’t interest me - well atleast I got to finish this drama (skipping many scenes though)

Why?
Maybe - i find it really hard to be interested with the female actress (i also did not find her charming in king 2 hearts but i managed to like the drama bec of Lee seung Gi ) - She seems to not create good chemistry with the actors - and so maybe this prevented me in even giving her character a chance - or maybe the character itself is not attractive for me at all.

More so - most of the story does not interest me - the fact that a rich man - fell inlove so quickly with a poor - strong woman - out of no where - (i can believe love at first sight but still there has to be a conversation and instant connection for this to happen) in this case - i didnt see any of that.

There are several scenes which are untrealistic - fantasy is supposed to be magical, yes , but should not think that viewers are dumb.

This drama sure included all things common viewers would want to see - but in a predictable manner - overdoing things (which I can’t stand the most)

Then why did i finish the drama?

I wanted to give Hyun Bin a chance into my liking - but i guess not in this drama- will watch and see from his other dramas instead.

I got curious since I’ve started watching it already (i skipped a lot of scenes though and just got to the point)

Do I hate this drama?

No. It’s just that - i did not happen to like it. Maybe if i watche dit when I was in highschool - i might have a better take on this - just maybe. But until then - i suggest you watch other dramas if you dibt have much time to burn.

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I didn’t have much expectations on watching this drama bec im not into politics - corporatation issues -but I watched it bec I trust Yo Won as an actress - true enough her charcter got my attention - but still I can’t trust the plot of the story - I saved my self time and fast forward many scences - I could not drop watching it because It is intruiging and has potential of being an intelligent drama but at the same time can lead to a huge dissapintment- true enough- if i had watched 20episodes closely I would have regret it

Pros
Intruiging characters
Cons
Nothing special with the characters in the end (toinks)

Pros
Ceo’s character is consistent but
Cons
Only until ep 19

Pros
Se Jin’s character is intruging like her motives - psychological effects of things she suddenly got into - like an experiment of putting someone in another planet with the chance to be a new being - and watch how she would react to it -
Cons
It turned out FLAT - nobody’s experimenting - thus all the character became questionable rather than intruiging


Pros
Outfits are nice but
Cons
The never showed inner clothings! I’ve been wondering how the outfits look like only if they take off the coats at times


Pros
The casts are lovely and entertaining to watch like precious vessels
Cons
They were not filled with substance


Pros
The drama is an art (entertaining to look at)
Cons
Which did not turn out to be a master piece (not something you’d buy for price)

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It is very tough for me to be interested in watching a drama with unfamiliar actors - I thought Captain Yoo would come out early but he didn't so I thought of just dropping the drama. But as the story progresses, unnoticeably I'm beginning like the characters and feels good about seeing how they live in the prison and finally laugh and shed some tears.

The story makes me think how the world might be like if we have the mentality of a sinner who thinks he doesn't deserve anything so when somebody does him good - he feels humbled and grateful. It reminds me of how Jesus Christ died for our since while we were still sinners and how undeserving are we of his grace - but we received it anyway.
The story inspires me to be somebody who is capable and successful - Just as how KJH has means and fame, and knew exactly whom to share them with. How fulfilling is it to be able to help someone and eventually become family.
The story also makes me think how being in the unknown zone makes you discover things about yourself and how your character is built based on the responses you make with the help of people who believe in you.

*Spoiler*

And lastly - i think the reason why only the "DRUGIE" failed to learn his lesson - is a warning to viewers to never take drugs because it controls your brain - which prevents people and even yourself in helping you out.

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Seung gi is on my top three most favorite actors- but I did not have high expectations oh his dramas. Even if Brilliant Legacy stole my heart - still I wasnt expecting much from watching King2Hearts - maybe bec of the title or the poster that i was thinking it is just one of those seen this heard that dramas. But I was completely wrong- the drama is so unpredictable - I rarely get tensed on watching suspense dramas- but this one really got me. And I must say - Seung Gi’s acting improved a lot in this drama which I think deserved an acting award. I focused on his character and he did not fail the writers and directors on what they wanted to show.

I am not into politics so my viewing point maybe different - (dirt in politics - human greed and selfishness is not new to me)

I focused on the main lead individualism- specifically the making of a worthy king. Started of being a humble boy - acknowledging the position of his older brother - and enjoying what the advantage of being the second son- rather than envious and greed to take his brother’s place. Him being honest and bold - not a genious but seeks wisdom. Him not wanting to be a King from a young age - because he was somome who gave up on trusting people apart from his family - but right after his bro died - he knew what he had to do. Someone who gets stronger during tough times - which I can relate so much. I agree that in the darkest time - the fools think they are of advantage - not knowing that it will actually make the rightious shine more brightly.
I can go on and on and on- There are just so many lessons to learn from Lee Jae Ha’s character alone. And seungi naturally shown the process. Bonuses are that of all the royale family memebers- and ofcourse kim hang ah.

I already love seungi prior watching this but still this made me love him even more. Such a talended man. I respect him as a singer - actor - and as a person.

Random comparisson:
(I watched this right after finishing”Healer” - ironically - even though I also like Ji Chang Wook plus he has better features than Lee Seung Gi - and even though i liked Healer which is - technically better - but both Seungi Gi and King2hearts - won in my heart - at the end of the day it is how the drama and the actors make you feel while and after watching.)

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There are really several dramas that only Korea can make - healer is one of them. I can spend 3 full days watching these gems - on the other hand I hate wasting even an hour watching - movies/series whcih do not make sense to me- so I carefully choose which series/movies I spend time on.

I’m aware of Ji Chang Wook’s popularity - but have yet to watch any of his shows until - healer (reason is i am still busy following my other favorite oppa) - i gave healer a chance given its high ratings/reviews.

Watching the first few episodes are not boring but I was not convinced of the high reviews - until I was on Episode 7 - the rest is just so savory, so satisfying. I may not enjoy the appetizers that much but defenitly enjoyed the main dish to the very last dessert.

It gives me the same thrill from watching “equalizer” “Mission Imp” kind of movies and the chills from watching “twighlight” series.

I must say - koreans really can pull off writing a drama in a way many writers fail to do (so they just use so much killings- making villains obvioulsy and overly cruel that makes watching too depressing) while, Korean dramas - certainly know which part of emotions to attack - upto what extent - and ofcourse it never loses its aim plot and romance.

Having attractive actors (such as Ji Chang Wook) in this case certainly is an advantage in korean film industry- and charming leading ladies.

I would certainly add JCW to my favorite oppa line up. The samchun sure made a huge impact too- i rarely get impressed with a third character.

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Stand by your man.. and show the world you love him... for the first few episodes this drama reminded me of how my husband and I were when we were still dating (ooohh so this is how we looked like then - (wait until you get married!! Lols) anyway it inspires me to love my husband more considering how I know for a fact that no matter how drastic he changed and will change - his heart always belonged to me- (the rest is all upto me)

I loved the male lead and his chemistry with his noona-got fluttered in the first few episodes and i cried watching the final episode. But why 7.5 ? There are a lot of repetetive scenes- too slow directing and too much cheesiness! Glad I saved myself from wasting some hours by skipping several scenes and ended up appreciating the drama still. I didnt want to blame it all on the flaws and chose to just watch the scenes that interests me withiut compromising my understaning of the story. Maybe because the actors are too adorable that I wanted to enjoy this piece of work they worked hard for

The wrtiter had some strong points and showed several real life scenarios - it is simple and natural - but there could have been hundreds of other scenes/scripts that are natural but flavorfull. Should have digged even deeper - and should have come up with a more interesting twist.

.*spoiler
I appreciate those hide and seek parts which reminded me of dating secretly - the break up and the pain of letting go - and thrill of reconciliation .

On top of that found my new oppa to watch for- Jung Hae In! Overall a good watch !

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Watched 31 espisodes and looking forward to seeing hundred more!:) Never thought there’d be a variety show id enjoy watching the full episodes.although, im wondering how come the ratings are not that high? I feel like there is no way other variety show can be better than this (hihi) or do I just enjoy watching Lee Seung Gi and what ever he does :)

The show is full of authenticity, humor, heart, food, fun, wit, entertainment, talent, curiosity, dreams, lessons, warmth, etc etc etc. Every episode has unqiue flavor to offer. I just love the show so much and it makes my day everytime. I hope it gets even higher ratings and stays for years! Fighting!

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I rarely or never try watching a drama without atleast one actor/actress which interests me. But the title seems interesting so I planned on watching few minutes then drop it if I get bored. But I ended up watching 3episodes - and rest of the episode the next day. The plot alone makes you want to watch it til the end in no time.

One thing I’ve learned watching this is - “having atleast ONE PERSON to believe you and share genuine relationship can make a HUGE impact in one’s life. It reminds me to be kind and inspires me to reveal the good in people which sometimes they fail to realize themselves.

It reminds me also of how important friendship made in highschool is- how we depend on each other and how the fun in school makes life less difficult.

Shout out to these young actors convincing acting- you can see how they value true talent in Korea TV industry. (Which is far from how the actors their age in my country act - hehe)

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This may not be a drama which you can not wait to see the next episode the next day, but it does makes you feel good watching a few episodes whenever possible. In fact I got used to looking getting a dose of Coachinim and Mem everyday.

It’s my second time watching Ji Sub in a drama after Im Sorry I love you which I’ve watched many years ago. I always knew he’s a good actor and can be good looking and that he must have aged. But didnt realize he can be this sexy and good looking still.

I enjoyed seeing the charcters. Not an epic drama but definetly a good watch!

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I never thought id write a review about this drama which I attempted watching 7yrs ago but could not even convince myself to finish the first episode. Im guessing the reason was 1. The plot seems like childish 2. Was not attracted with the male lead. But why did I give it a 10? I only learned about Lee Seung Gi after watching A Korean Odyssey - I got attracted with his soothing aura that I now find him handsome (that I think im liking him better than PBG) so right after watching AKO I knew I had to watch MGIAG, I ended up liking it even better than AKO. Yes- the plot is not technically impressive not as accurate as fantasy novels like harry potter- but every movie has its own charm and flavor. And I have to say that Gumiho made my taste buds nomo nomo nomo nomo happy. How come? 1. I must say, impact of movies depend on which time of your life you watch them - by this time I really enjoy the characters innocence - vibe- positivity - that I wont notice any flaws. 2. For some reasons hearing Woonga’s voice seeing how positive his eyes are - reminds me of my youth when I was fearless and careless- It is refreshing to watch. 3. The chemistry of the main leads- none is over powering the other - they blended well. 4. The ending *spoiler*
I like that it’s a happy ending. In this time of my life where I take a lot of pressure being an adult - it’s inspiring to see even from a movie how everything pays off well in the end regardless of all uncertainties- mistakes- waiting. Woonga’s eyes deserved to see what he did not gave up on believing to see - :)

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