Lulu
Rivals to lovers
I started this drama just by curiosity and I didn't expect much from it. I fell in love with the characters from the first episodes and I finished the drama in 3-4 days. It caught me and with every episode, I wanted to see more. I liked the female lead, she is strong and intelligent and I liked that she also embraced her femininity, but she had thoughts beyond her time!I loved that both leads were kinda morally grey and it felt like a breath of fresh air to see a different type of heroine in c-dramas. Unfortunately, from episodes 23-24 onward I wasn't that interested in the story, but I finished it because I wanted to see how it ends and how the characters will evolve.
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The music was gorgeous, even if they're not the type of music I listen. I liked the old songs from this drama, as well.
Now, I want to see more dramas which could give me the vibe this drama gave to me. I will surely rewatch this someday.
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Well, I really wanted to say this about this drama. You have to watch it! Why? Well, because the story will drive you crazy when he returns in time over and over again and you will actualy get to tell the characters what they should do.
I really liked it until episode 9 inclusive, but the final episode it shouldn't have existed or maybe just the first minutes of it and an explanation about what happened with the other characters.
And now something about the characters:
Harumi was such a great character because he seemed to have anticipated the future.
Dojima Otaro (Eight) is a character which evolves throughout the story, but I really did not like how he returned in time in the last episode and for the last time because it was unfair for Saiko, the present one.
Saiko seemed to me a little bit naive, but she helped Eight to evolve and she give him a new perspective about his life.
Takauji Namiki was interesting and, I think, the creators should have given him some extra moments with Saiko.
What I did not like:
- the final episode (because Saiko did what she did with a purpose and I really liked that present, not another one)
- I think that Shison Jun (the actor who played Osanai Kazuma) did not illustrated his character as it should have been.
Overall, it was an addicting drama and I will surely rewatch it.
Oh, and Sayonara Elegy (the melody from this show) is really a melody which helps shape the story.
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Really good but predictable
The only weak point of this drama, in my opinion, is that it is predictable, the idea has been used in other films.Even though I knew what was going to happen I really liked the series, there was never a moment that bored me. I adored the actors and characters, I empathized a bit with the killer and the music was so on point. There was really chemistry between the actors, the main characters are strong but they also have weaknesses and shows emotions. It is easy to relate to them. I think I am a fan of Park Hee Soon now.
P.S. Do Gangjae can go to hell.
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Beautiful, but too short
Oh, I really liked this mini-drama! I missed seeing Lee Soo Hyuk as the main protagonist. It was my first meeting with Lee Su Ji and I can not say I was really pleased all the time, but I liked her character. I loved the cinematography and the music was ethereal. Unfortunately, Handmade Love was too short and some scenes were a bit boring, others were epic tho. The concept was so interesting and I think they could have done so much more (not just 8 episodes of 10-20 minutes).If you are looking for something interesting and relaxing to watch, I really recommend this! It felt like a light and easy movie.
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The story isn't finished. The characters could have been a little bit more complex, but if you'll take 90 minutes from your time, you'll find that you needed this movie.
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