Agent Orange
Bucharest, Romania
Cozy
I have enjoyed a lot watching this drama even though some of the length episodes is really long. The last episode had 100 minutes!First of all: the story. It is the same as in the other Reply dramas: students from various parts of South Korea join in a boarding house and the viewer also tries to figure who the female lead's husband is gonna be. Even though I think the drama was a bit dragged, the acting and the embarrassing situations made everything so entertaining! The chemistry between Sung Dong Il and Lee Il Hwa is unmatched! I was so surprised by Baro's acting. The ending made total sense.
The OST was so good! Sung Si Kyung's cover of the Seo Tai Ji's song was my favourite. I think it's the first time I see so many actors taking part in the OST!
My rewatch value isn't that big because some of the episodes were quite long but very funny! I still recommend it.
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Heartfelt drama
This is a show I've wanted to watch for a while but not necessary because it is such a popular one. The fantasy genre is one I really enjoy so I had to give it a chance.I really liked the idea of parallel worlds; I thought it was a bit tiring in the beginning since they were showing scenes from the past back and forth and you were forgetting what was actually happening in the present but it made so much sense later! I'm one of those who think the drama could have had 16 episodes, there were so many scenes who could've been shortened. There was a certain warmth in some scenes that made me forget about some imperfections. The last 5-6 episodes were so good, a lot of suspense but the last episode seemed a bit rushed. One of the best parts was Nam Doo's storyline from the last part of the drama.
The acting was very good: as always Jun Ji Hyun is great in comedies! She had great chemistry with Lee Min Ho, he did a really good job too. Liked a lot the supporting characters (Joon Jae's friends mostly).
The OST was quite generic.
To be quite honest, I wouldn't rewatch it that much; it started a bit slow but then it really caught up! There were a lot of funny moments though; those need rewatching!
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Fun sitcom
The first reason for watching this was because Ken was in it (I'm a Starlight). Knowing how funny of a guy he is, I wanted to see how he does in dramas. The second reason was the length and the number of episodes, a very reasonable one.Well, the story is good enough and simple. I thought it was dragging a bit in the end. The last episode was way too rushed. Some moments were really funny, others were plain silly.
The acting was okay, just what you would expect from this kind of drama. I have to say I was really surprised of Dong Jun's acting. Hightop had some really funny expressions! Am I the only one who didn't feel at all the chemistry between Ken and Min Do Hee? Dong Jun had better chemistry with her.
The OST was quite forgettable, I don't remember any of the songs.
To be quite honest, I wouldn't rewatch it that much. There were some hilarious moments especially in the beginning but that was pretty much it.
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Really good but something felt missing
Probably my favourite Korean drama genre is sageuk, mostly because 95% of what I watched is of a very high quality. This one is very good and is innovative. The first episode was a bit confusing but once you get familiar with the characters and the story, the show is getting on the right track. I also thought the last episodes were a bit dragged, the most interesting part for me was the queen's selection and the king's prophetic dreams. Maybe if there were less episodes, it would've been more intriguing. The ending was so satisfying.The acting was very good, props to Lee Jae Yong, he always plays this kind of characters and he does it so well!
The OST was pretty; it reminded a lot of the The Princess's Man OST!
I wouldn't rewatch it that much; not enough cliffhangers to make it more exciting. But still, very worth watching.
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One of my favourites and the funniest drama I ever watched
I don't know why I didn't watch this drama until now because it was a perfect drama.First of all, it isn't only a comedy drama: it's also a crime and mystery one. Even though at times I was really annoyed with the corruption and injustice, the plot is so good, you don't notice how fast time is passing. But this drama has the funniest moments; I don't remember another drama that funny, maybe Modern Farmer but there were some over-the-top scenes, this one hasn't any. It's the first time I ever laughed with tears in a drama (I'm talking about episode 17, or 33-34). The mood of the drama changed a bit in the 19th episode; Hae Il gave me John Wick vibes, awesome!
The acting was great: Kim Nam Gil as always stole the show but the other characters were great as well, except the villains of course. Great job to all the actors! The action scenes were so well executed!
Great OST!
I'm so glad the drama is uploaded on YouTube, I can rewatch it anytime! That being said, I can't wait for the second season!
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A drama that didn't reach its full potential
The very first minutes of the first episode look very promising and the plot is also really good. But around the 10th episode or so, the story gets dragged a lot and it was a bit hard for me to finish it. Too much emphasis on the key to Cheon Ui Joo instead on character developments, I really wanted more of that and also some progress on the fighting scenes or on Si Woo's powers. The ending was nice but quite rushed. It makes sense if the drama was shortened from 20 to 16 episodes.The acting was really good! The actors did what they could with the script. Some scenes were badly executed: one that really pops in my mind is the cliff scene from the last episode. I mean, it was in 2016, not 1976!
The OST was perfect! I was so happy to hear VIXX again. Lee Hyun Woo's song was really good: didn't know he sang so well.
I wouldn't rewatch it to be quite honest except some fighting scenes, I was disappointed when the tournament was cancelled, that was one of the most exciting parts!
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Beautiful and tragic drama
Right from the very beginning you are aware of what you are about to watch, the title tells it pretty straightforward too.The first episodes are a bit slow paced but then, as you start getting used to the characters, you are more and more curious to see what it will happen next. The ending, in my opinion, is heartbreaking but a bit bittersweet.
The acting was very good from the main characters but the highlight for me must be Lee Dong Gun for playing such a conflicted character. Even though the king is a tyrant, sometimes you can't help but feel bad for him. The younger actors were so well chosen!
The OST was nice.
I don't know if I'm the only one but after finishing this show, I need to watch something uplifting. The ending will be stuck in my head for a few days, such a sad one.
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Pretty decent
Once in a while I need to watch some short dramas too; this one was quite decent and cute.My main problem was the plot: it could have been written much better; I know there wasn't enough time, but still. The main leads had chemistry. Her ex-boyfriend was annoying and it would have been great if he didn't get that much screen time. The male lead's love interest was bland. Too rushed the ending.
The OST was cute but I wouldn't rewatch it that much. It was fine but many plot holes to make it addicting. It's a good way to pass the time though.
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Mixed feelings about this
First of all, the poster is so misleading. You might think "Oh, another drama with a love triangle" but that is not all the case. Also, you might think you're about to watch one of the funniest dramas ever. I agree, there are some funny moments, mostly because Jung Kyung-ho is so good in these kind of roles, other than that, is a very serious drama.The most interesting part of this is finding out the truth about the murder. The last 2 episodes had a lot of suspense! I thought the change of personality after a heart transplant is quite over the top but after doing a bit of research, it is true, so interesting.
I'm one of those people who didn't see at all the chemistry between Jung Kyung-ho and Kim So-yeon, at one point I didn't even care if they were going to end up together or not.
The music worked very well.
I'm not saying I regret watching it, I'm glad I gave it a shot, but there were so many moments which could be shortened. 10-12 episodes would've been enough, that's why my rewatch value is 4.
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Memorable and profound
What a journey this drama has been. At first, I was quite skeptical because the episode length was of a movie one. But as I started watching it, I was so attached to the characters and their stories. Everything was flowing so natural. I thought it was too soon revealed who Deok Seon's husband was, I wished for it to happen later, to keep longer the suspense. I was a bit disappointed with the ending, too less minutes of 2015, wanted to see what happened to Jeong Hwan.Great acting but the parents impressed me the most, especially Seong Dong Il. He could make you laugh but also sad.
I found the music very appropriate.
I would rewatch it but when I have no more dramas on my planned list!
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Enjoyable drama
Once in a while, I like to watch older Korean dramas. I think there are certain aspects that are done better than in today's dramas. First of all, there were a lot of events going on in 20 episodes! Yes, there might be some melodramatic moments but I enjoyed it a lot.The acting was good especially from Ji Sung. Eugene was fine. Even though I like a lot Lee Bo Young's acting, she annoyed me here most of the time, because of her character and her pouty expressions every time something didn't go her way.
The music was so beautiful, dramas back then had more meaningful soundtracks, most OSTs now are quite forgettable, this is one I won't forget easily.
Rewatch value - 7, mostly because it was getting dragged in the last part, but overall, it was really worth it!
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Unexpected
Yes, that's the word for it: unexpected. Even though the first episode is a bit long, the plot is really good from the very beginning. Falcon is even more challenged when a great hacker makes his appearance and there's a nuclear bomb threatening Japan. You have to expect the unexpected in every episode because you never know one's true intention: who can you trust?Acting was as always great.
Music, as in the first season, suited the mood.
I think it's better than the first season, although it is recommended to watch also the first season, this is why my rewatch value is 9.
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Unique and refreshing
It's good to start watching something without any expectations so you can be pleasantly surprised. The beginning was slow paced but enjoyable. It had a certain mystery and everything went in the right direction even in the last episodes. The ending was a bit ambiguous for me because some things don't add up but I won't go into detail since I don't want to spoil anything.I really liked the characters and the acting! I really enjoyed the character developments.
Music was cute just like all those cats that appeared in the show!
It is a drama to rewatch because of the fresh feel that it gives.
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Captivating melodrama
One of the things that made this drama an enjoyable watch was the plot. I couldn't help but feel bad for everything Yoo Jung was going through but it was great seeing her trying to make her way of living after being in prison. Liked the fact the drama didn't focus too much on Yoo Jung's time in prison.The acting was so good especially from the leads.
Music was well suited for the drama.
My rewatch value isn't that high because it was so sad in the beginning and I thought there's no way a person can endure that much.
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It starts off really good, the plot is great from this point of view, the only problem for me is that in the last episodes it gets a bit dragging.
The acting was really good, it's one of the few dramas where I really like the cast and the characters don't annoy me!
The music was really cute, well suited for the scenes.
I would rewatch it, especially the first episodes! Too funny!
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