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Dreamland
A really sweet and heartwarming story
At first I was really attracted by the synopsis, but a little bit afraid at the same time, because those kind of scripts can be either really good or just...But wow, I didn't regret watching this, it was worth my time. The story is just soft, cute, and made me feel so much emotions. I liked how every support character had his role in the story, and how their background were slowly unveiled.
I also really liked the chemistry between the actors, and how they were really greats. I was already a fan of Jeon SoNee, and I've seen Park SangNam and Kim DoHoon in others dramas too, so I was excited by the cast! and they didn't fell under my excpectations that was really brilliant!
The OSTs too were really good, a big plus to watch it! And I feel like the length was just good. Kdramas always seems either too long or too short at some times, you feel like things were precipited, or that they added some scenes just to fill in the blanks. But here, it was perfect.
If I had a conclusion to make, just watch it, it's really worth it. The story unfolds well, you feel emotions... Definitely not a waste of time! Obviously a 10/10 for my part!
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When I read that it was gonna be faster than season 1, in the way that things evolve, I was like it has to be a joke. I didn't count the number of plot twists in season 1 but there were already a lot. But this is nothing compared to season 2. Like wow, they didn't lied about it. Every single episode have two or three plot twists, and there is no time to calm down between the scenes.I love how the relationships evolved in this season, there are no groups that didn't go through a dynamics changes, and I feel like even between Seojin and Yoonhee it's gonna change. That's truly impressive, because given what the characters went through, it's just the right thing.
I feel like the acting of all the actors have improved so much. A big big up to Yoon JungHoon, his scenes were truly some of the best in my opinion. The way he acted change from season 1 as much as his character, and it's really satisfying.
The young cast are all truly amazing, and it makes the show even more enjoyable.
Each characters has his ups and downs, and there are moments when I hate all of them, but also moments when I like them (except Dantae). Even when I hated so much a character one episode, I can like/pity/root for/be sad for him the next one. And this is truly impressive.
Easily one of the best drama I've ever seen.
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For me, this drama was a really good thing to watch, and i strongly recommend it.I really loved the way the stakes of the whole show changed through the episodes. It can be divided into two parts : the whole cross-dressing thing, and then the palace, and royal things. I admit that I was a little sad when Jang DongYoon let go of his character of "Lady Kim" but the way he pulled off the character of Nokdu made me forgot this sadness right away.
There are a lot of little funny details, like the famous "omo omo jinja ", which will be stuck in my head for years. But there are also really dramatic scenes, with heartbreaking lines from the characters.
I'm not saying that everything is perfect, some of the "plot twists" are somewhat easy to find. I don't know if it's because I watched a lot of Kdrama, or just I read to much, but both Nokdu and Dongju's real identities were kinda obvious for me. The one that really surprised me was YoolMu, he wasn't at all what I had expected for his character, and I really liked it, even though I came to hate the whole guy after all.
Overall, everything was well-balanced, and I really really like the end. It wasn't at all what was implied in the previous eps, and I really like it. It was kinda leggit, given the background of the characters, but I really enjoyed it. So far one of my favorite drama's ending.
A big plus for this drama was the whole cast. Jang DongYoon and Kim Sohyun are both part of my favorite K-actors, and they really rocked this drama. Hwang Inhyeop was a big surprise, I didn't expect him, but all his scenes were so perfect. Even though his character was supposed to be evil, I grew fond of him. But even the support actors were really great, and it was enjoyable to see every scene.
If I had a conclusion to made, I would this drama is really something to watch. Because it's a famous tale in South Korea, because of the cast, because of the action scenes, which are really beautiful and well-made, because of the OSTs, everything was good, and goes well together.
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Story, comedy, emotions, story, this has everything.
When I saw the 21 pages of reviews, I thought I didn't need to make one. But here I am, because I can't get over this show.I won't say that this is freaking perfect, or anything, because it does have flaws, there were parts in the show I liked less than others, but I'll focus on the good points here.
The initial story is quite simple. A special force soldier and a doctor trying to find a way to love each other in the middle of chaotic evenments.
But it's well done. The introduction of the drama itself shows these colors. A serious / action based first scene, followed by a comic / funny one. This is a great description for the whole show. One second, you find yourself laughing / appreciating the leads, the next second you're crying your ass off. And it's reaaally nicely done. Even if I watched it four or five times already, I still laugh, I still cry.
This is taged as Action, Comedy, Romance, Melodrama. The action part is really good, the fights are insane, there's nothing to say on it apart than "this is freaking good". The comedy, I won't come back on it, it's nicely done. The melodrama tag isn't there just for the record. It really makes sense. And this is almost my fav part, I think. The romance is really nicely done. The way they try to find themselves, they try to make it work... It's not my fav part tbh, I can even say that now when I watch it I somehow skip the "only romance" parts. But I remember really liking it at first. And I still do! Just slightly less than the rest.
Yoo Sijin was the first role I saw Song Joongki in. And I fall in love in not even two seconds. Yoo Sijin is that character everyone can only love. And the haters just hate him for being perfect. He is handsome, funny but serious when it's needed, charismatic, a great leader, he takes care of the people surrounding him, he's hardworking, he knows how to do a lot of things, and is reliable in crisis situations. I don't think I ever found him annoying once through the entire drama.
Seo Daeyoung, on an other hand, is more secret, less talkative, more rigid. But still funny, caring, gorgious, and loyal. We need more bromance like this in kdramas.
Yoon Myungjoo is this slightly annoying character you can't help but love. She's a little bit arrogant, but talented, really directive, but also caring. Her rivalry with kang moyeon is really funny, and her love story is insane.
Which leads me to Kang Moyeon. My less favorite character in the lead cast there. She's intelligent, beautiful, loved bby everyone... but indecisive, and sometimes it annoys me. I understand why she acts like this, but I can still remember two or three scenes where I really wanted to shake her a little bit.
The musics are legendary. If someone still doesn't know them, you've been living in a hole I think, because I knew half of them before even beginning the drama. No, that's a great bunch of OST we have here.
I don't know if there's more I can say without spoiling everything. And this isn't a drama that should be spoiled tho.
So just... take a great breath, sit down, and enjoy the ride. Because this is gonna hit you hard.
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A beautiful, hurtful message
I don't know if the purpose of this drama was to put the light on the bullying and corruption in korean army, but it's what I saw in this.Through the eyes of Junho, we learn how this army thing is working, and the dynamics there are. One thing prevail every other. You must respect your seniors. And there is a harsh bullying on the juniors.
It starts somehow slowly, with "just" humiliations and physical punishment, but the way it ends... There are no words to describe it.
I liked how pretty much each episode was focused on a different deserter, with each a different story. It shows not only the ones that couldn't stand the bullying, but also the ones that were on the other side.
The story itself was breathtaking, and the script was really well written.
Now, for the characters, I really liked Junho. Yeah, he was somehow emotionless, and impassive, but gosh his eyes were talking for him. Jung Haein did a freaking great job, and that's one thing I really like with his acting. His eyes, and the emotions we can see in him.
Hoyul was somehow showed as the funny, quirky guy, but I think there is more to his character, and I can't wait to see more of him. It was my first time seeing Koo Kyohwan act, and I really loved him.
Im Jisup and Park Bumgoo were, for me, somehow equivalents characters. Both ranked, both seeking for a promotion, but both with a moral and a duty sense. They really brought something to the story.
The supporting cast really did great. But one actor got my eyes more than the others. Lee Junyoung, as Jung Hyunmin, showed a great character, some great skills, and a freaking great acting. I'd love to see him in more roles like this.
The musics were insane too, the sceneries and camera work were amazing.
For me this was a huge hit. At first I regretted that it wasn't longer but it would've been repetitive through more episodes. I just wait for the second season now.
A must watch, but not if you want a light watch. Heavy emotions incoming.
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Another drama that I watched in less than 24h
This drama has honestly all that I needed.A "normal" storyline, just a cute love story between two friends, which was really well built throughout the drama. A side-story with a little bit of cliffhangers, and answers I was waiting for.
A lot of side characters with interesting development, and relationships, which brought so much to the story.
Some heartbreaking or heartwarming moments.
A hot ML (not gonna lie, I watched this drama for him, and I'm not desapointed), as well as a hot SML, with great acting skills.
Great OSTs, which made me happy or sad, and were all beautiful.
Basically a great drama that I'll recommend to anyone.
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