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emilybarnes688

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emilybarnes688

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I-LAND korean drama review
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I-LAND
2 people found this review helpful
by emilybarnes688
Dec 22, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 10.0
Music 10.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
This review may contain spoilers

They built a giant training camp in the woods?

I cannot believe that out in the middle of the woods, some people just built a large building for a reality TV show to discover the next South Korean idol group. However, I thought it was really cool. I enjoyed watching every performance on stage and was always confused when during the training period, I thought the groups had done well but then the judges were like no. I feel like I learnt a lot about idols just by watching this. I never realised how much has to go into learning how to show expression whilst performing. There must be so many things they have to think about.

I was so amazed by how quick Ni-Ki always learnt the dances.

I think we can all agree that Sunoo is the cutest. His personality just overflows with happiness.

Jay was the funniest out of them all. Resentment. Anger. Shame. Need I say more? LOL When he called his mother and she thought he got eliminated that was epic. I loved the part where the members got scared of the dark - especially Jay. He sleeps with his eyes open?? Haha.

Sunghoon seems like he is the golden child out of them all. It was cool in the episode where you saw him ice skating.

I couldn't believe it when Jungwon didn't get the badge for the first time. I felt bad for him, but then he came first in the final. I was proud, and his little dimples! So cute!

I still cannot get over the fact that Jake made his way to South Korea ALONE from his home country of Australia to begin his journey of becoming an idol. He left to go there without his parents. To me that just seems so brave of him. I certainly could not at age what 16-17? I still get a little bit shook every time I hear his Aussie accent come out. The culture differences really come through I feel.

Let's not forget about Heeseung. When I first saw him I judged way too fast, but OMG. He is actually perfect at everything. What the actual heck?

I always thought K was good but then he did have his moments of getting frustrated with the rest of the trainees. It became a bit uncomfortable to watch at those points. It's still a bit surprising that he didn't make it into EHYPEN though. If it was a group of 8 I'm pretty sure he would have been in.

As for Daniel, I already knew before watching I-LAND that he wasn't part of ENHYPEN so I didn't really care for him that much to be honest. However, I did like his performance alongside Sunoo of BTS' 'Save Me.' I thought he did really well there. Sadly for me it was his only real memorable moment. I feel like he kind of got stuck in the back the rest of the time. Side note: how was he the youngest out of them all, yet the tallest?

I loved the episode where BTS came along. AHHH! They're just everything and more! In the final episode where V broke down, that was hilarious; and of course RM has to step in. Honestly, you can't take them anywhere.

I feel like I've just written a review on all of the members individually but when am I supposed to say?

I think my favourite song was I&credible, and the performance was very good. I like the Butterfly and Save Me performances. Also, the Fire performance was epic and Heeseung was just *chefs kiss* ;)

Overall I really enjoyed watching the show but wouldn't need to watch again. Thankfully all of the performances are on YouTube so you can easily access them there.

I am now excited for the girl's group that will take place there too! So exciting!

-E
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