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Unfortunately that didn't last long, about halfway into the drama it began to plummet downhill and lost everything that was good about it.
The story started out being about revenge and striving to become stronger; and the ending went into an entirely different direction and lost what had captivated me in the beginning.
For those of you who are into fairy tail-like happy endings, you also may want to skip this one, the ending wasn't exactly happy but it also wasn't sad either.
The acting wasn't horrible, but it wasn't amazing either....I just did not get that connection with the characters like I have had in other dramas.
Overall I just wasn't too thrilled about this drama, especially towards the end I could barely pull myself through it.
The only reason I watched it was because I was looking for a good historical and I saw someone wrote a good review for it, but I definitely do not feel the same way.
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The acting is a bit over exaggerated...but if you've watched other Japanese dramas before you probably wont mind it as much.
There really isn't much to say about it, I enjoyed it and it's worth the watch if you need something to put you into a good mood because it's very simple and happy.
Don't let my lower ratings make you not want to watch it, for all you know this could be just what you're looking for!
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I feel like I learned the same lessons that Soo Ha did in the show, and this drama was really touching to me. I felt so moved by it that I could not stop watching and my heart just throbbed constantly throughout the series. I really took a lot of it to heart and I honestly think it helped me to see the world a little differently...
The story was just absolutely brilliant. I wasn't sure what to expect when reading the synopsis, but it definitely wasn't what I had originally thought, it was MUCH better.
The acting was flawless, I saw absolutely no problems with any of the characters and I completely adored the entire cast, they all did a great job.
The music was wonderful and fit each scene perfectly. It wasn't as obnoxious as songs can get in dramas where you know whats coming and you never want to hear that song again by the end of the drama....It was nothing like that, and I will probably continue to listen to the soundtrack.
I will most probably rewatch this drama in the future....and that's extremely rare for me, I have only ever rewatched 2 dramas out of the 50+ I've seen, but this is definitely worth it.
I suggest you drop whatever you're watching now and start this! It is NOT something you want to miss out on, trust me!
Romance, Action, Thriller, Comedy, it has EVERYTHING! GO WATCH IT!
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The story was all over the place, it started out really well and I loved the first couple episodes and then it just seemed to plummet downhill. I found the story got repetitive all the way up till the end and it just wasn't very smooth at all. It makes you lose sight of everything that happened in the first couple episodes and brought on a whole new concept to the story. They really just tried to cram too much into this show and it was not planned out very well....very messy.
The acting was pretty good for the most part, I was not a huge fan Suzy and I wasn't very pleased with her role, but otherwise I think the rest of the cast did great.
The music was OK, it wasn't anything spectacular that would make you want to buy the soundtrack.
And am I the only one who found this extremely similar to the anime Inuyasha? In more ways than one, and it's not a good thing either.
Overall I had to push myself to finish this and I wouldn't recommend it unless you really have nothing better to watch. It just wasn't very satisfying at all.
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What I liked best about this drama was the characters, you could really feel the close friendships they had with each other and it helped to make it a really realistic story.
The second thing I liked the most was they made you fall in love with both of the male leads causing you to be torn with who you want her to end up with and they really throw you for a spin up until the very end. I left watching this feeling completely satisfied with the ending and I would recommend anyone to watch it that likes a good, realistic and mature comedy/romance.
The only negative thing I would have to say about it is, for me, it started out a bit slow and the female lead was really annoying at first, but it got better as it went on.
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The upside to it is it's a good story and it gives you a lot of warm fuzzy feelings while watching it and you fall in love with the characters, especially Night.
The downside is if you're looking for a happy ending I would suggest looking elsewhere. I personally could of seen the ending go many different ways, but it left me feeling sad and empty and slightly disappointed more than anything.
The other downside is Hye Sun's voice is dubbed over and it was REALLY annoying at first but you got used to it towards the end.
In the end it's a good drama but I wouldn't say it's a must see unless you're a fan of Jiro Wang like myself. He was the only reason I watched this and continued it till the end.
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The story itself isn't anything special or amazing, it's simply just a front row seat to the life of a young couple; from being a teenager to adulthood. It follows all the basic challenges that we must go through eventually into becoming mature.
Now I thought that all of the Taiwanese actors did phenomenal, but Christine and her father.....worst actors of all time. They were supposed to be from "England" and Christine could barely even speak English and her father was just a fat american that couldn't even at least try to fake a British accent, they were awful!! Thus my reason for giving them an 8 instead of a 10 was because of those two.
I thought the music was great, although the opening for They Kiss Again was pretty awful, I couldn't even watch the whole opening because it was just terrible. However the rest of the music in the show wasn't bad at all.
Overall I could definitely watch this again, but I think i'll just go and watch the other versions to get my fix, but I definitely don't recommend to miss out on this drama, it's worth the watch, it's such a cute romance! And you will NOT be disappointed by the kissing scenes, they actually know how to kiss unlike a lot of drama couples you usually encounter.
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Story,
This is not your usual romantic comedy in any way whatsoever, the story is very different from your average "cinderalla" type story, and I think that you will either love it or hate it. The good thing about it is if you're looking for something different and out of the norm for this genre then you hit the right spot.
Acting,
I personally, could not stand the main actress and found that she really just ruined this for me. Part of it was her bad acting and the other part was me just hating her character and how she was. I think the actors that really brought it together for me was Park Shi Hoo, Kim Ji Suk, and Park Kwang hyun, but the rest of the cast I can't really say I was too fond of.
Overall,
Give it a shot, I can't necessarily say to stay away from this drama or say it is something you MUST WATCH, read through the reviews and choose for yourself. (Although you should definitely skip over the reviews that haven't even seen 16/16 episodes)
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I don't normally watch Chinese dramas or movies, and I'm really glad I watched this, and I really hope that everyone will give it a shot, I think the romance in it is just beyond touching and the story went very smoothly as well.
I did however feel that they rushed the beginning a little too much and I think it would of been better if they played out the training a little more to let us know more about the side characters; I think it would of helped to pull the audience in on a more personal level.
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My husband who had never even heard of Rurouni Kenshin and rarely watches dramas with me, enjoyed this movie just as much as I did. It's packed full of action and they do their best to explain everything that happens, and it even has some comedic moments in it as well that anyone would appreciate.
There really isn't much else to say about it but to tell you to give it a shot and you won't regret it.
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This drama stars the biggest jerk you'll ever see, and a girl who does and goes through far too much then he is worth. They pull her through hell and back again more then once, and throughout the whole thing, she has the perfect man standing next to her with open arms.
This is the first drama for many people, and I believe that is the only reason it gets such a high rating, but if you've seen more then just a few dramas, you probably won't appreciate this much.
This is probably the most overrated drama out there, along with Boys Over Flowers. (In my opinion this version is better then the Korean one.)
The only good news about this was the music, the acting, and the ending. I thought it was pretty good overall in those aspects.
I wouldn't recommend watching the whole second season honestly, just watch the last 2 episodes and you wont be missing out on anything. If you're still planning on watching the whole thing after this review, goodluck, I had a hard time forcing myself through this one, and even skipped a lot of slow parts.
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This captured the same innocence and cuteness as the anime had, which is what made it so special to me. Miura Hamura captured Shouta's character perfectly, and I'm pretty sure he perfected the smile. I fell in love with his character all over again in this movie, I just wish they would of done a live action drama instead of just a movie since they left so much out! I also felt that they left out a majority of the comedy that the anime had as well and it would of been a nice touch for the movie.
I would recommend watching the anime first before seeing this or you might not enjoy it as much, but who knows, that's just what I thought while watching it.
If you're just looking for a cute innocent love mixed with great friendships then this would be a great movie to watch.
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Also for Lee Jun Ki fans, be wary when watching this, because you'll probably feel your heart cringe and want to reach out and comfort him at times.
Story:
I really liked the story, and it had a really good moral behind it as well which made it even more enjoyable. The whole thing is based around lying and its consequences.
Acting:
It was great! Loved the actors/actresses in this.
Music:
And onto the reason for my low score.....Honestly the music made me want to rip my ears off. I hated every song in this(the french one wasn't so bad), and they were all so overplayed. But if you like 80-90s sounding hiphoppy music then you may like it, but I couldn't stand it, I got such a headache from the soundtrack of this drama, the only reason I was able to continue was because I enjoyed the story so much.
Rewatch and Overall:
I rarely rewatch dramas, and this wouldn't be one of those. I do highly recommend you add this to your list to watch though because it's not one you should miss. You'll be up for a rollarcoaster ride of emotions while watching this.
This would be a perfect drama to watch around the Holiday season!
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Story:
The story is really good, and like they said it's a lot similar to the robin hood figure we know. It keeps the action going and there is really never a dull moment, you're either laughing, crying or on your toes wondering what's going to happen next.
The only problem I would have with it is that they either should of taken the romance out of it that they attempted to squeeze in, or they should of put more effort into it.
I was also a little unsure about the ending as well as it seems to just leave you to imagine what happened, but I still left this drama feeling satisfied either way!
Acting/Cast:
LOVED the cast, absolutely loved it! I started this drama strictly because of my love for Park Shi Hoo as well as historical dramas, and found myself a whole new cast of people that I would love to see in other dramas.
Music:
The music was good, nothing was too overplayed or obnoxious and it seemed to fit the drama as well as the moments just fine.
Overall:
Overall I would definitely add this to your Plan to Watch list because it's way worth it! You'll find yourself getting attached to the characters and cheering for them in the end. Watch it for the amazing cast and the great story!
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Don't get me wrong, this is definitely worth the watch though.
Story:
The story itself was played out very well and I loved the time setting. There were quite a few very annoying parts though, and at times it felt repetitive. I was not very pleased with the ending, seeing as they sort of just left it up to you to figure out what happened next.
Acting:
I have no complaints about the cast of this drama because they all did a fantastic job and really made each of their characters shine. You really get attached to all of the cast in this drama, I found myself crying whenever someone died off.
Music:
LOVED the music, they didn't use 1 song for everything like you get in a lot of dramas, instead they used quite a few and used them at appropriate times. The soundtrack to this was amazing.
Rewatch and Overall:
Very very very few dramas I would rewatch and this isn't one of them.
Overall I was a little disappointed yet somewhat satisfied, and I think it could of had a better ending with how things turned out. Not one of the best I've seen, but I would still recommend for anyone to watch it if you're looking for a good action drama.
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