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clarissa3658

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clarissa3658

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Extraordinary You korean drama review
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Extraordinary You
1 people found this review helpful
by clarissa3658
Mar 30, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Wow, just 1 episode in and you already realise the extent of the cliches you're used to in kdramas lol. The popular male lead being the girl’s knight in shining armour for example, and the second lead who is her 'guardian angel' (they gave him actual angel wings lmao)

But let's talk about Dan Oh, aka: the love of my life. She is my spirit animal tbh, she is always just DONE with the author and his bs. Dan Oh really is one of my favourite female leads, she’s got such spunk and I can really relate with her.

And Haru, Haru my baby. Cinnamon roll, too pure. Give Haru the world

Then UGH fcking Baek Gyung, god. What a jerkwad. So violent, son just calm down.
In the words of Haru “I know you’re a douchebag - in both worlds” Haru you’re doing amazing sweetie.

I loved that most episodes were such high quality, especially at the beginning. I loved the plot, the characters, everything.

I also love that Dan Oh and Haru are confirmed soulmates. Every universe, no matter the character, place, time, memories or not, they always find each other and love again. It’s beautiful, just my kind of otp.

And I LOVED Yeo Ju-da’s character once she got her agency. Her written character is all:
#nice girl #wouldn’t hurt a fly #beautiful but doesn’t know it #so innocent

But once she gets her ego she is like "bACK OFF BITCH" and doesn’t take any crap from the bullies. Girl SNAPPED and I’m liVING. When she’s like "why did I never get you guys back before? oh yeah I’m the protagonist and they must remain 100% morally perfect." She doesn’t want Oh Nam-ju to do everything for her, she wants to do things for herself. A feminist icon

And Lee Do-Hwa! My boy! The 2nd lead but 1st in my heart.

I realise now that all I've done is talk about the characters but they ARE what make the show. I couldn't imagine reading the comic the writer wrote on its own, ew no.

My favourite parts of the show are when the characters are doing a stage scene and they are just like "seriously??" or "oh my god that was so cheesy!"

And my favourite line ever, from our bae Lee Do-Hwa: "Why is my scene with you always the same? Crying or playing the violin! I feel like I'm not the second male lead but a soundtrack player"

In summary: watch this gem of a drama!
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