melett
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So bad its good lmao
Oh boy, how do i start this lmaoooI have watched this series a total of two times in my life. So prepare yourselves for TWO opinions.
The first time, I was around 11 years old and this series was something that marked my life. BOF was my first exposure to the Korean industry and it was this series that introduced me to SHINEE and kpop in general. I think that's why I have a love for this show that I can't even explain lmao.
And okay, the first time I watched this, I LOVED IT. It was my first exposure to other country media aside from mine. Im mexican, and at the time i wasnt used to see tv series directed to teenagers or younger audiences in general, so this was an instant love for me. I try to think back as to what exactly was what I loved so much about this lmaooo I think being 11 at the time, the concept of 4 handsome guys and a ''normal'' ''poor'' girl was exciting and thrilling to me; also I thought Jun Pyo was the epitome of the perfect guy so yeah, I don't think 11 year old me really cared about the acting or the plot. I just wanted to see a love story and well this is just exactly that. Also the fact, that me and my friends all got into BOF when we where around that age explains a lot ahahaha it has a lot of nostalgia to me.
But lets keep in mind that this is what a 11 year old girl in the 2010s thought, I think my age and the time has a lot to do with it.
But OKAY, lets talk about the second time I watched this. I remember i just wanted to rewatch one of my favorite series and oh man, what a huge surprise and dissapointment it was. The second time I watched this I was 17, I was a whole different person and obviously my critical thinking wasnt the same lol So when I watched this with more adult eyes, I was surprised how bad this series really are.
This show is a MESS. Like a total MESS lmaooo. The plot doesnt make any sense and its not consistent at all; things just keep happening to the point where its ridiculous. Evil mother, amnesia, car accident, bad guy turn good, this show HAS ALL THE POSSIBLE CLICHES. Literally, Im sure this show is the epitome of cliche and is what shaped the kdrama stereotypes lol. It kinda reminds me how mexican telenovelas are: over the top and dramatic.
The relationship between Jun Pyo and Jan Di is toxic to say the least; Jun Pyo orders her around, is controlling and violent. Jan Di is annoying , thick headed and the actress acting is not good or convincing at all. The relationship between these two doesnt even feel convincing, it started out of nowhere and the romantic scenes feels kinda awkward. I dont even know what Jun Pyo liked about Jan Di and vice versa, like they are not even likeable characters.
The music is iconic but I agree they overused the Paradise song to the point it was funny xD. It came all the time and out of nowhere but I still think its a great song. However I must admit I LOVE, LOVE LOVEEE songs like 'Because Im Stupid', ''stand by me'' and ''Something happened to my Heart''. I truly love them, even till this day I get so excited everytime i hear them. So yeah, love the soundtrack.
In general, I think BOF is still loved by many because of the nostalgia that comes with it. Just like my case, this kdrama was the first one to a lot of people, so I understand why many loved it till this day. I personally have a complicated relationship with this series. I KNOW ITS BAD, like Im aware its trashy and cringy and my now 21 year old self would never watch something like this again, but I cant bring myself to hate it. It holds so many dear memories related to my childhood and teenage years.
Plus we cant deny the cultural impact this kdrama had in pop culture media. It was a huge success in South Korea and one of the first kdrama to go big internationally.
Would I recommend BOF to someone that its new to kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who is getting into kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who has been a kdrama fan for several years now? NO.
Simple as that.
However, I will never hate this drama, I just cant bring myself to hate it xD.
If you want to watch this drama, i mean, go for it. Just know what you are getting yourself into. Its ridiculous, its over the top, its dramatic and exaggerated. But mostly its very entertaining.
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What makes this drama so hard to watch is that you are watching knowing what is happening to Aya and what her ending is going to be; and man it’s so hard. You get mad and frustrated because you know there’s nothing they can do for her, and watching how her illness takes control of her body is just so.... heartbreaking.
I totally recommend this, its a gem of a story waiting to be watched. Not gonna lie, I didn’t cried. I BAWLED. Like ugly ugly BAWLING. So be prepared with tissues because oh boy, you gonna need it.
One Liter of Tears has been the ONLY tv series (in general) that has left such an impact on me. I cried for Aya, I sympathized with her family and I shared the pain with Asou. There wasnt a moment that I felt that story or acting was lacking, I enjoyed every second.
The only reason I gave this such a low score in Rewatch Value was because, even if it has been years I still havent got the courage to watch it again.... This drama is totally not a easy watch; I honestly felt emotionally drained every episode. But even after all that, you will feel thankful for the simplest things in your life.
This drama is a beautiful homage to the life of the real Aya Ikeuchi.
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I stopped at episode 16 because I just couldn’t take it anymore, I’m emotionally weak so every episode was mentally tiring for me lol.
Episode 16 left me ugly BAWLING (red eyes, the hiccups, loud noises and ugly snot, the whole package); I have only cried that hard for fictional characters two times before: with the Hachiko movie and the japanese drama “One Liter of Tears”. So yes, I was a mess and I felt genuinely depressed for the characters (even to this day I get upset whenever I think about it).
I don’t wanna discourage anyone to watch this drama (on the contrary, its one of the fews that has actually touched my feelings) and maybe others would think im over-exaggerating, but If you are emotionally and mentally strong, Id say GO FOR IT!!! It’s one of a kind.
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So good, yet not for everyone.
I watched this drama when it came out on Netflix. And I gotta be honest I wasnt really expecting to like it as much as I did! I have never been interested in medical dramas/series and everything that comes with them; however this drama peaked my interest because of two things: i like the fact that the series revolves around a group of adult friends and because I'm a fan of Jo Jung-suk. So with those two things in mind, I gave it a chance, and i was quickly hooked. I loved everything about this drama: the plot is great, the acting is phenomenal, the characters are likeable and I think they break the mold of your typical kdrama stereotypes. I liked it that much, that this is the first kdrama that I recommend to my family and that they agreed to watch!!My parents, brothers and I, watched it together and while my parents loved the show, my brothers thought it was boring.
This is why I think, this show is not for everyone. The pace of the show sometimes it could be very slow and it could become tedious, I personally didnt mind it that much but I noticed that my brothers were annoyed by it.
I think this show is a gem, its so different from your typical kdrama. Its serious, yet goofy at the same. It makes you laugh and cry.
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