Confusing from start to finish

Likes
1. Really liked the first half. The premise was interesting and i loved the it was action packed. The middle dragged though and story stopped making sense.
2. Loved Taesul and Seohae's team work and Taesul always has great ideas. But later on i thought Taesul's actions started getting conflicted when he fell in love with Seohae. He kept choosing the girl vs the world.
3. Loved Seohae and her dad.
4. Park's story and the Asia Mart team.
5. Taesan and Taesul's bromance esp that part when Taesan gave him the injection.

Dislikes
So many questions and not enough answers!!
1. No explanation of how the time travel works. Writers assume we understand the rules. We don't even know when the time loop started.
2. Sigma as a villain is lame. His reasons are not enough to blow up Korea. Eddy as the last minute bad guy felt forced.
3. Taesul's final decision just wasted everyone's efforts (and our 16 hours of watching)
4. Lots of unnecessary or wasted characters like Jaesun or that guy that keeps chasing after Seohae.

Rating: 7/10

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It was Friday night, I didn't feel like watching a drama so I was looking for a light hearted comedy movie and saw this in VIU. I had zero idea what the story would be but I clicked play. I was expecting to laugh a lot, but instead I was crying a lot (esp in the second half).

I thought this movie was just about a fussy old lady and an orphan civil servant becoming like family, but it was more than that. The first half was fun as we get to know both characters and I loved the scenes where Min Jae taught Ok Boon how to speak in English in fun ways, like playing chinese checkers or going to the bar to talk to foreigners. I also admired Ok Boon for being able to pick up English quite easily.

The second half turned serious as we get to the real reason why Ok Boon wanted to learn English. I'm not going to reveal the reason in case some people don't want to be spoiled but the reason was heartbreaking. I was weeping especially when it was time for Ok Boon to speak in front of everyone. And I loved that Min Jae was there with her and now considered her as family.

I liked the ending - before the neighbors taught she was a busybody, but now after understanding her, she was now considered as the friendly neighborhood grandma.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Fight for truth and justice despite the odds

Likes
1. Loved the Park Tae Yong and Park Sam Soo, they both want money and success yet they forego of it to pursue justice. I also loved the actors. KWON sang Woo is ageless, Bae Sung Woo is crazy fun and Jung Woo Sung is too tall and handsome to be sloppy and goofy 🥰
2. Drama was less about legal scenes but more on exploring the feelings of the wrongly accused and the real killers. Ep 9-10 were 😭. This drama had a lot of sincerity and heart, without being too preachy.
3. We know there are really a lot of corrupt people in the government, from the police, prosecutors, mayors to judges. It is hard to change the system. But we should also remember there are good guys out there willing to work hard to ensure justice and truth.
4. I loved the ensemble cast, from the 4 main baddies to Tae Yong's tight circle of friends.
5. Also loved the last minute cameos of Lee Jong Hyuk, Lee Elijah and Lee Jung Jae.

Dislikes
1. The drama spent too much time on the truck murder case, almost 10 episodes that sometimes there were too much flashbacks, too much rehashed scenes and conversations (How many times did i near I'm Han Sang Man??" I wished they kept the drama at 16 episodes (18 at most) instead of 20.
2. The final episode was okay but too convenient. The Seungwoo principal and director easily apologized to everyone. Also it felt like they didnt really take down the bad guys. Im sure they'll be back after the publicity has died down. So goes back to what did Taeyong and Samsoo actually accomplish?
3. I thought Tae Yong wanted to change the system that's why he is running for a seat in Jongno, but he ended up foregoing the chance and work on the ground. It was okay but he will never change the system if he stays small. Let Samsoo do the ground work and he goes up the chain.

Rating: 8/10

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Insane and amazing!

Likes
1. The insane idea of creating a crime fighting priest and teaming him with an apathetic police squad and an ambitious corruptible prosecutor.
2. All the rich characters including the the bad guys, the thugs, the russians, the evil agents and the enlightened ones. (WOOTA!)
3. The lesson that it is never too late to repent and lead a new life. And even the good ones get sidetracked but with the love and support of people around you, you can be a better person.
4. The intense non stop action and surprises, esp in the second half of the show.
5. The perfect casting! It felt like everyone had a great time filming and they gave it their all.
6. The crazy sometimes laugh out loud humor which some may think is excessive but i loved it.

Dislikes:
The first couple of episodes when the priest was struggling and didnt know where to start it felt like the show was going nowhere but i think it was part of the crazy fun ride and i felt all the more invested when everything started turning around.

Rating: 9/10

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Nice story but had a lot of usual tropes

Likes:
1. Story tackled the benefits and dangers of AI and the consequences when used selfishly or for goodwill. It's scary to think that AI is so powerful that it can be uncontrollable. And that it can evolve from a simple algorithm to adapting emotions like humans. And humans should also be careful of handling such technology and to know their limits.
2. I didnt really like Soyeon at the start because i thought she was too pathetic to cross the line and start caring and even falling in love with Holo. But she ended being a great person and was able to be more herself.
3. Holo is a great character that he felt so real. I was as sad as the group in the end when he had to go.
4. I loved Nando although he did go the noble idiot way during the middle part of the show (and made the story boring).
5. The last 2 episodes totally redeemed the drama. I loved how it ended and how they resolved everyone's story.
6. I thought face blindness and childhood friends tropes again? But this time i was delighted that it was actually put into good use.
7. Nando and Holo may look alike but Yoon Hyun Min made them into two distinct characters.
8. Finally saw the actor playing the detective as a good guy! He always plays the mean character.
9. The super cute kid actor who played the young Nando. I want to squish his cheeks and take him home with me.
10. Good thing this drama is just for 12 episodes.

Dislikes:
1. Of course Chairman Baek!! I was glad that Nando was able to punch him once (i wish Soyeon let Nando hit Baek one more time). He was too evil! And Chansung finally had the courage to break his cane! (I wanted to do the same plus slap his face)
2. Soyeon and Nando during the first part were so full of self-pity i almost dropped the show.

Rating: 7/10

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Terrific historical drama

Likes:
1. Season 2 didnt disappoint! It is as amazing as the first season. Get ready for more blood, more gore, more monsters, more politics. Even in 2020 people are throne grabbing.
2. Several characters die in this season but there's no time to grieve because new fantastic characters are introduced
3. Lee Chang is getting more and more handsome and every bit the rightful heir to the throne/king after each episode. And i love all his cool slow motion scenes. He is almost like the Captain Ri in this era.
4. I was right the Queen is so evil, more evil than her own father
5. Beom Pal provides the right comic relief in some of the pivotal scenes
6. The cameo from Jun Ji Hyun is so exciting, i cant wait for season 3. Can i wish for a loveline between her and Lee Chang? (I know i know this is a horror drama not a romance hehe)

Dislikes:
Seobi has to speak up more! She always has the crucial info when it comes to the plague and she doesnt relay the info to Lee Chang and others on time!!!

Rating: 9.5/10

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Revenge is sweet

Likes:
1. Park Saeroyi's dad must have been one amazing man to be able to make a huge impact to SRY and Soo ah.
2. PSRY finally realizing what life is all about and smiling (i missed those eye wrinkles)
3. Danbam reaching the top after a lot of hard work
4 i disliked Soo ah for the most part of the show and she proved me wrong and redeeemed herself in the end. She totally deserves Park Bogum in her life.
5. Love that this show wasnt the typical kdrama and tackled a lot of social issues even though eps 13-15 felt like a different drama with the sickness, kidnapping, and gangster showdown.
6. Yiseo getting her man and still being a badass
7. Park Seo Jun can start growing back his hair!

Dislikes:
1. Chairman Jang and Jangga. I could never understand why everyone thinks he is so great when all i see is a pathetic and petty old guy trying to prove to the world that he is still powerful and relevant. I loved the ending when PSJ finally realized that he wasted a lot of years over nothing. I felt the same way and i could have told him that 5 episodes ago. Lol.
2. So what happened to Geun Won? I guess it doesnt matter now. I was still hoping he would change and be a better person but he was so far gone.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Flashy legal drama with sizzling chemisty between the leads

Likes
1. Explosive chemistry between the two leads. I loved their petty fights, legal battles when they were fighting againat each other and when they finally learned to work together, those moments when they became personal and emotional and opened up to eo. They may not have ended up together but the finale was still perfect because they are now partners in their own firm.
2. I believe that Geum Ja will get to buy her own building with Hee Jae's help and Law Firm Choong will be bigger than S&K.
3. Their team, the old smart guy, the funny talkative best friend, Geum Ja's secretary, Ms Boo, newbie lawyer and the detective. Each one has their own strengths and skills that they bring to the table.
4. Reminds me a lot of Suits with the flashy office, 2 representative lawyers fighting over the law firm, annoying lawyer at odds with Hee Jae, the witty lines and the amazing ost.
5. The cases were fun, a lit bit intriguing, well developed that you see the connection in the later episodes. At first i was team Song but ugh! So bad to betray Hee Jae. I still didnt like Kim though.

Dislikes:
1. That 16 episodes went by too fast. I want season 2 please!!

Rating: 9.5/10

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Suspenseful melodrama

Likes:
1. Amazing chemistry between Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ga Young. Felt giddy every time they came onscreen esp when they started dating. Sometimes trying out new actors/actresses you barely watched before can really pay off!
2. I also loved the cute romance between the second lead couple. Their funny story contrasted well against the slightly dramatic and mature story of the main couple.
3. Learning something about Lee Jeong Hun's illness. Must be tough to be able to remember everything from good to bad memories but i also envy him since at least he can relive those memories that we have forgotten over the years.
4. The drama was interesting because aside from the stalker plot, we also had the first love never dies plot, Ha jin's acting journey, a little dramatic murder and heartless doctor on the side stories. All stories were written well and cohesively throughout the 32 episodes so i never got bored.
5. I always look forward to what Yeo Ha Jin is wearing and her perfectly coiffed hair.
6. Beautiful scenery esp since they filmed during spring time so the flowers and colors were so pretty. Also the drama only had 2 or 3 ost but i really loved them and fit well with the scenes.
7. Seo yeon was so nice and pretty, no wonder LJH cant forget her.

Dislikes:
1. The old doctor who took advantage of Lee Jeong Hoon. Even in the end he didnt apologize to LJH or looked remoreseful for what he did. To think he was almost like a second dad to LJH.
2. Hajin's stalker made for good drama and suspense but it didnt really give any reason why he was stalking her in the first place.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Dark humor about politics

Likes:
1. The interesting premise of a con artist and detective getting married without knowing each other's jobs.
2. Yang Jung Gook's growth from a sleazy con artist to an honest assemblyman. I guess politics is the same in every other country. Choi Siwon did a good job of portraying Yang Jung Gook. As usual he is OTT hilarious but when needed, he can bring in the tears.
3. I loved the campaigning episodes and all the smart ways that Jung Gook can think of to get himself out of sticky situations. He may not have graduated in SNU like all the smart and arrogant assemblyman but he sure is street smart! And by the end of the drama, it feels like it was really Siwon in the National Assembly fighting for the people's rights!
4. I loved the first part showing the romance between Miyoung and Jung Gook because it set out the whole reason why he wants to protect her at all cost. I just wished she had more scenes. But loved the second half where they teamed up to take down Park Hooja.
5. Park Hooja was great! She was funny and bad. And first to see Kim Ui Seong as a good character.

Dislikes:
The neverending cat and mouse game between Jung Gook and Hooja was a bit tiring. And didnt understand the ending. Was Hooja never caught? Did she go mad?
I wouldnt mind a season 2 with a different set of baddies!
To summarize Yang Jung Gook's words and the whole drama, to all government officials: "Dont abandon the people for your personal gains. That is the least you should do for the people." .

Rating: 8/10

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I want a dinner mate too!

Likes
1. Amazing chemistry between the two leads. I love Hae Kyung and Dohee's relationship from being strangers, to dinner mates and to lovers. Of course we should still be careful befriending a random stranger in a foreign place, no matter how handsome they are!
2. I love the thought of food as therapy and providing comfort to people. It is true. We often use food to help us when we are stressed, sad or happy.
3. The food, the beautiful visuals, Seo ji hye's dresses, Song seung hun's biceps.
4. I loved the ost a lot! I thought they weren't the usual songs because they were more rnb /hiphop than ballads and pop. And it fit the show. Yum yum!

Dislikes
1. One crazy ex was enough. Bringing in both toxic exes for the entire run of the drama was too much. Noeul was not very helpful in building the plot. She could have shown up in the first few episodes and left on a good note.
2. Honestly wasn't that interested in Jaehyuk's story. I thought he took away a lot of the bonding times HK and DH could have shared on screen.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Too short - when is season 2??

Likes:
1. Short but oh so sweet! I was expecting this to be a light cheesy romcom but was surprised that it also had a lot of heart!
2. Despite only having 6 episodes and the super quick romance between Yihang and Angie, i totally believed in them and wanted them to be together! Cried when Yihang cried in the car.
3. I also liked the stories of the other characters - Sophie was like a b*tch robot but i cried when she said "i love morons"
4. I also liked Liu Yin and i hope she finds Hao Hao!
5. Ding ding and Gui were so funny! 😂
6. Eddie -- ugh! I thought he was going to be the sweet second lead but he's not! I forgot that he is a gangster's son!

Dislikes:
Not much but i wished they extended 2 more episodes so we get more romantic scenes between Yihang and Angie. Oh and sometimes the english subtitles were too colorful and had more swear words than what the characters are actually saying!

Please tell me there is going to be a season two! 🥺

Rating: 8.5/10

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Nice revenge drama

Likes
1. The sudden relationship between Sangpil and Jaeyi was a surprise but since they focused on their working relationship more than the romance, it was fine. I liked how their minds clicked and how they discussed things.
2. I loved the lawless lawyer team, esp Kwangsoo, Geumja and Geun Gang. They may have an unorthodox way of investigating but it still worked.
3. Really hated An Oh Ju from the start but the actor was so good that i actually felt bad for him in the end.
4. Cha Moon Sook was so bad i wanted someone to please slap her face and see her unruffled. But even when she got jailed she had the same frowning expression and remained calm. I wanted her to at least go crazy for once.

Dislikes
1. For a drama that mostly featured lawyers and prosecutors, there were not a lot of court case scenes where they actually did the hearing. Most of the time the defendants were acquitted so we never got a real sense of how good bong sang pil or Jaeyi was in their jobs.
2. The finale was not that impactful since there were no big twists or shocking events. It is more like will An Oh Ju or Nam Soon Ja betray Cha Moon Sook or not? Still it was satisfying.

Rating: 8/10

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Terrific acting but boring and filled with plot holes in the second half

Likes:
1. The greatest part of this drama is the wonderful story about Sangtae and Gangtae. Esp the fantastic performance of Oh Jung Se. I loved the progress of the brothers, from being bitter and holding past grudges, to letting it all out and starting to have honest communication. To finally realizing they need to support each other. Sangtae belongs to Sangtae. Gangtae belongs to Gangtae. But they are brothers.
2. More than the romance between Munyeong and Gangtae, i loved how the three became their own family. How Munyeong learned to open up and start feeling for other people. Loved the messages of her fairytales.
4. Also loved Juri's mom and Dir Oh.

Dislikes:
1. Lots of boring episodes and scenes that i fast forwarded some of them.
2. Lots of plot holes. Like how did The brothers survive on their own for 20 years? Where and when did they meet Jaesu? With both parents gone, who took care of Munyeong growing up?
3. Nurse Park turning out to be Munyeong's mom doesnt make sense. They teased this twist so much but ended in just 1 or 2 episodes without sufficient explanation on how she survived or backstory why she turned psycho.
4. The reveal of younger Do Hui Jae's face was disappointing. For all the mystery surrounding her face and for all the talk about Munyeong's dad falling with love with her because she was beautiful, i was expecting a super elegant and gorgeous looking lady but she was not.
4. The stories of the patients didnt leave a lasting impression on me, except for the old guy and Kwak Dong Yeon's cameo. They could have totally removed the patients stories and the drama can still survive. There were unnecessary characters or underutilized characters. Juri and Ceo Lee were relegated to just a secondary love line when they could have better storylines. Seungjae seemed more like comic relief. I was interested in Jaesu and his story. Why he ended up following the brothers around and where he gets his money to be able to open his own businesses. Instead Jaesu only shows up to be Sangtae's babysitter or when Gangtae needs a shoulder.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Money is the root of all evil!

Likes
1. Big question: how much are you willing to do and sacrifice to get 99 million dollars? So many different people trying to get hold of the money for their personal reasons, and i liked the message that money esp greed shouldn't control your life.
2. Tae Woo is probably the only "good" person in this drama, everyone else, even Seo Yeon is so gray. I loved it because it felt so real (although the situation is not) - as much as i love to hate Heeju or Jae Hun, i could understand them. Even Minkyu and Seung Jae, i actually felt bad for them.
3. Funny that almost every time, In Pyo gets the money, and yet at the 11th hour, he suddenly had a conscience and went back for Seo Yeon. And the money ends up with the right person.
4. Tae woo's confession and Seo Yeon telling him about his brother's death was painful.
5. Loved Seung Jae even though his character didn't stay long.
6. Probably better if this ended in 12 eps. Loved everything until Seo Yeon saved the main villain. The whole part about Daniel Kim was messy plotwise.

Dislikes
1. The main villain is not convincing to me. Maybe it's because the face of the actor is too nice to be scary, or because he doesn't have any background story that will make me at least understand his motivations. Drama mostly told us he was bad, his goons kill people but I don't see him actually do anything more than to look expensive.
2. The final showdown was underwhelming because i expected something as explosive as the epic scene in the middle but still okay since it neatly wrapped all the character stories (mostly through death lol)
3. The final scene between Tae Woo and Seo Yeon.

Rating: 8.5/10

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