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Bride of the Century
13 people found this review helpful
by palak
Dec 20, 2014
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
It's been a while since I picked up a drama that has already finished airing and it took me exactly 3 days to finish Bride of The Century. At surface it appeared to be a ghost drama and in that area it surely didn't fail. But there was a cute romance and a lot of shocking revelations throughout that made the plot even better. Everybody had agendas and everybody was hiding something or the other. There is a curse in the family but you see various people taking advantage of it in their own way. And yet, you find the lead couple, being sweet and completely unaware of the typical mother-in-law schemes.

The actors were pretty decent. The lead actress did a great job portraying a double-role. It was pretty awkward seeing the sweet old Jeremy portraying the cold-hearted chaebol. I'm not saying he did a bad job, I loved him in this drama. It's just that some characters just stay with you forever and Jeremy is one of them. So it took a little time getting used to Lee Hong Ki playing this type of a character. The second leads and supporting characters were great. Especially Doo Rim's grandma. She was awesome! I loved Jin Joo and Secretary Kim's little side-story.

The music was good. There is this one song I can't get out of my head. It seems like Lee Hong Ki sung it but I'm not sure yet. I'm going to download it tonight. I might rewatch the cute scenes but there won't be any suspense and mystery the second time around.

I think it is one of the few dramas that left an impact on me in a rather-dull 2014. It's a cute romantic-comedy and then it's so much more.

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Chrysanthemum to the Beast
9 people found this review helpful
by palak
Feb 11, 2014
Completed 3
Overall 6.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
I've been looking forward to this movie since last year but just couldn't get my hands on it. Ady An (loved her ever since Autumn's Concerto) in fairly-romantic movie with Jackie Chan's son. Man, what a disappointment. The story was so unoriginal. Just like romance genre, action has it's own set of cliche settings and this movie covered most of them. This movie tried to be funny, but I barely laughed. The humor was almost forceful.

Coming to acting. Ady An did a great job. She (along with a few other actors) did a decent job. Unfortunately the movie wasn't centered around her. It was centered around Jaycee Chan and the guy needs some serious acting lessons. I mean, I get it. He has been brought up under the limelight. It's rather challenging to surpass the great Jackie Chan but this guy really needs to pause, think, find his own thing and do it. Because he cannot act.

The bgm and soundtrack was nice, but I'm never watching this movie again.

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Doctor Stranger
14 people found this review helpful
by palak
Jul 10, 2014
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
This drama started as a perfect 10 for me. It was so good and Lee Jong Suk's acting is amazing! It was going great until around ep 13-14 when the plot began to drag. I only continued to watch to see if my ship would sail (it didn't T-T) and each week the twists started getting predictable and annoying and the plot became pointless. The only thing that kept this drama afloat in my opinion was Lee Jong Suk and Kang So Ra. Both are fab actors, who feel wasted on this plot. I have loved Park Hae Jin ever since I watched him in My Daughter Seoyoung and he was adorable in My Love From The Stars. His role here as Jae Joon was somewhat different from his other works and I did like his character on and off. I haven't liked Jin Se Yeon ever mostly. The love-plot was annoying. I usually ship the right couple but when I'm wrong, it just depresses me like nothing else. And I was so wrong here, even though all the hints were right there! I loved the water girl (Bora from SISATAR!) and the pervert doctor. They made such a cute couple. Sort of made up for the ship-wreck. The music was pretty good. I have some songs from the OST on my phone already.

Overall I would give it an 8 despite popular hatred towards this drama because even though I didn't like it towards the end, I absolutely loved the first ten episodes and if the writers hadn't messed up afterwards, this one would've probably been the best drama of 2014.

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Coffee Prince
17 people found this review helpful
by palak
Sep 23, 2012
17 of 17 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
What I really loved about this drama was that there was no distracting background music. Don't get me wrong - I'm like the biggest fan of Korean OST. But the change was pretty refreshing. Eun Chan is the most brutally honest character I've come across till date. Han Gyul is super cute with his forever-amused face which completely lights up around Eun chan. And that dimple/wrinkle on his face is pretty hot. I love the whole supporting cast of Coffee Prince. Can't pick one. Their chemistry is sizzling from the very beginning.

Special credits to the hotties of Coffee Prince. I would love to work in a Coffee house one day! ^^

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A Chinese Odyssey 2: Cinderella
10 people found this review helpful
by palak
Jan 25, 2014
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
I have watched the first movie and the second one is a continuation. I liked this movie too just like the first one even though it worked very differently from what I had expected it to be. It was different but still the ending and the plot overall was satisfactory. It did make me laugh a lot. The best part about the movie is the acting. The actors have great comic timing especially Joker. The actor is too good for words.
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49 Days
11 people found this review helpful
by palak
Sep 22, 2012
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Wow, 2011 had some really good dramas. Secret Garden, Dream High, Greatest Love, Scent Of A woman, Lie To Me, Protect The Boss. And now 49 days. I loved it! The two lead characters - Ji Hyun and Yi Kyung - were amazing.Their chemistry was really good. And it was so sweet of Ji Hyun to take care of Yi Kyung (even if as a ghost possessing her body:P) when she felt so alone and unloved. The scheduler was cute and hilarious (note to self: volunteer to become a scheduler after dying and get that cool cellphone he had). Han Kang was sweet, but a little awkward in a high school uniform x). I HATED MIN HO! Ugh, why did they name his character Min Ho? Totally ruining Lee Min Ho's name -.- And I did not feel sorry towards him in the end. No freaking way. In Jung was pretty annoying too. But, yeah, she came around. And Nam Gyu Ri makes a really spooky ghost. ^^

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Dream High
18 people found this review helpful
by palak
Sep 23, 2012
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
One of the most exciting dramas I've come across till date. It kept me glued from the very first moment, making me wonder who the k-guy was. Background music gave me goosebumps.

But frankly I felt Jin Gook and Hye Mi looked so much better together. I didn't even CONSIDER the possibility of Sam Dong and her together until the second last episode or something. Ending was sweet, but incomplete.

Nevertheless, one show I want to go watch again and again (last time that happened with You're Beautiful).
Pil Sook and Jason were adorable together.

special credits to Teacher Kang's noona's drinking habits, the english teacher's dancing skills, The loan shark's creepy, sudden appearances that beats the shit out of anyone and everyone and the american teacher's hairclips. LOL. Super special credits to Taecyeon and his cute, dorky ears. I can't wait to see him in a drama where he finally gets the girl ^^

This one is a classic you guys. A must watch!

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Why Why Love
12 people found this review helpful
by palak
Mar 16, 2013
15 of 15 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
First of all, I must mention that I'm a HUUUGE fan of Devil Beside You and I have watched it more than once. After watching it, Mike He instantly became one of my favorite Asian drama actors. As for Rainie Yang, although I found her really annoying her other dramas like Drunken to love you and ToGetHer, she was simply amazing in Devil Beside You. OK, now I'll stop talking about DBY since this is a review for Why why love :P

Why why love could be a reincarnation of characters from DBY. Or at least an unofficial sequel. It seemed like the makers had taken it upon themselves to cash onto the popularity of Mike-Rainie pairing post DBY and this drama was specifically written for that purpose. And it did not disappoint in that field. The chemistry between the lead pair was sizzling, especially since Mike He was once again a "Devil" in this drama.

Overall it was nice drama. But the story was extremely cliche. A devil boy with a kind heart, an older CEO brother with a boring personality, an unrequited first love in love with the older brother and (of course) a plain Jane damsel in distress. But I still liked it. It's the Mike He effect I guess. He can make a drama come to life with his killer smile ;)

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City Hunter
12 people found this review helpful
by palak
Sep 23, 2012
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
I loved this drama. I've not saying that just because Lee Min Ho is such a hottie. I mean, obviously, that's a (MAJOR) part of the reason. But it's a pretty cool show too, with action and tech and guns and national betrayals and a superhero hiding behind a geeky life and what not. Kim Na Na is such a cute name.
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I Hear Your Voice
46 people found this review helpful
by palak
Jul 2, 2013
18 of 18 episodes seen
Completed 5
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I usually don't do reviews on currently airing dramas because I know it pisses people off. But I just couldn't help myself with this one! This drama is AMAZING. You know, after watching a LOT of dramas, there comes a point where you just can't help getting tired of all the cliches and the typical drama moments and slip into a drama dry spell. I Hear Your Voice is just the kind of drama you need to pull you out of that mood. It just tugs at your heart at all right points. I haven't seen such a refreshing drama in so long. The kind where you LITERALLY count days until the next episode is out. Whoever wrote this drama, HATS OFF. And Hats off to Lee Jong Suk (who never fails to impress me, even with the smallest roles), Lee Bo Young (I could never imagine her in such a role after My Daughter Sooyoung but she's just pure talent) and all the other characters from the criminals to the lawyers to the prosecutors and the judges. And the mom. Gosh, she deserves the best mom award. All the cases have been so interesting so far, and I know it would not disappoint me later on.

In conclusion, people who are a little skeptical about watching it because of the older cast or the law theme, you guys have nothing to fear. This drama is cute and hilarious, and at the same time it's exciting and the makers really know their cards and when to pull them out.

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To the Beautiful You
16 people found this review helpful
by palak
Oct 11, 2012
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0
THE GOOD
I think they picked a really great cast. Eun Gyeol and his imagination did not disappoint me XD Min Ho and Sulli were really cute together. Sunbae and Hanna were great additions. But the best part was the OST! Jessica, Onew, Krystal, KRY, Taeyeon...AAAA! It's so good! TTBY is my favorite OST this year (right next to Love Rain).


THE BAD
They didn't use the dorm leaders properly. I missed Oscar's character so much (I had this inward fantasy that they'd name his Korean version Oska. That would've been epic XD).


THE WEIRD
I found the lead couple really cute but still, I didn't really feel their kisses. They were too...awkward? I don't know. It was cute but no butterflies for me. Weird. haha.

OVERALL
I have watched the Japanese version and the comparisons are pointless. No one can surpass Toma as Nakatsu no matter how many versions you make. But the Korean version is still still good. It's colorful and trendy and a great one-time watch at least. And the OST! Onew

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Reply 1994
20 people found this review helpful
by palak
Dec 29, 2013
21 of 21 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Wow what a joyride this drama was! I had initially been scared that this drama won't live up to expectations (remember the dream high 2 debacle?). But so glad I started it! Reply 1994 was just as good as Reply 1997. In fact I thought that this year I won't like a drama as much as I Hear Your Voice but Reply 1994 turned my thought upside-down.

The plot was superb. I think this drama truly taught us the power of a writer. The writers were GENIUS here. And I'm not saying that just because they succeeded in trolling us so much. The power of the writers truly lies in the building of characters. And that was the strength of this beautiful story. The Characters. All these characters that made us laugh and cry.

Whether it was Sam Cheon Po's weirdness or Trash's dorky-ness or even Chil Bong Yi's sweetness, every character was special. They weren't perfect, but special. It's not easy building such lovable characters and such a funny script. There are times when a famous actor makes a drama, but in dramas like Reply 1994, the writers are the real heroes.

But that doesn't mean the actors weren't any good. THEY WERE AMAZING! Trash, Na Jung, Chil Bong Yi, Haitai, Binggrae, Yoo Jin, appa, omma, even all the cameo actors (especially the Reply 1997 cast!) they were all such good actors and I think they'll all go a long way. The ending was great for me too. I know a lot of people were left disappointed by the ending, but if you really look closely at the facts, it's not tough to guess who the husband is. Nevertheless, a fangirl ships who her heart ships, I'm no judge. All I can say is that I was satisfied with everyone's ending and I felt sad when the drama ended because I feel like I was living at that Boarding House for all that time too and I felt emotional leaving. It's sort of crazy, I know.

I loved the music of this show. The original soundtrack as well as the old 90s songs they used in the background music! :) I found a lot of 90s kpop gems thanks to this show! :D I'm going to rewatch drama for sure. It's a total keeper. lol. And I'm really hoping that they make one more season. And I hope they'll keep the same parents again. The ajjusshi was so funny, always predicting the opposite XD and omg the mom was so sweet, cooking and looking after everyone. Very pretty actress. I want to see Man From The Stars, just because she plays someone's mom in that show :)

This is a great drama overall but people should definitely watch Reply 1997 first, that way they'll understand the cameos better. What can I say? I'm obsessed with the cameo the first season cast did! lol.

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Legendary Witch
10 people found this review helpful
by palak
Mar 9, 2015
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 7.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
When I read the synopsis of Legendary Witch, it reminded me a bit of Harmony (movie). And to some extent it was a drama-adaptation of the film. Except that Legendary Witch is hell makjang. The show has a melodramatic start and by some ridiculous fate the four prison cellmates end up being related to each other in some way or the other. The characters, especially, the negative characters are hell exaggerated (but then what is makjang without exaggerations? lol). So plot-wise it is very predictable and annoying even. But at the same time, there are some really funny incidences and pairings that make you want to come back for just a bit more.

My personal favorites were Young Ok, and that halapati who kept trying to date her. God I loved Young Ok. She was hilarious throughout and her song is totally stuck in my mind. Gen-Gen-Gen-Gentleman-ida XD I liked Pung Geum and the driver dude. They were so cool and I loved their ending. The main couple was a little stiff at times. I don't really like their acting but their scenes together were sweet. I liked the OST.

Overall it's not the best drama out there but in terms of makjang it's pretty average and watchable and Young Ok definitely makes it more worth it.

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The Girl Who Sees Scents
11 people found this review helpful
by palak
May 22, 2015
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
When I first heard about this drama, I was kind of annoyed by the title. I mean, 'the girl who sees smells'? Didn't work for me at all - the title. I still prefer calling it sensory couple. Makes more sense (I swear no pun intended). But thankfully it's one of those never-judge-a-book-by-it's-cover dramas and it was good.

The story is a good one, it keeps you in suspense for a long time. But at the same time the conclusion is disappointing. It didn't get draggy for me, but it got a little predictable. I wish there was something more about Kwon Jae Hee's back story, his reasons. Something shocking, some kind of a connection that brought the whole story in a full circle. But it just fell flat in that department. There were cute scenes to devour and Officer Choi's comedy skit was hilarious. I still laugh.

Coming to characters, my favorite was Elena Vashilivnashivanova. Lol, okay. Just Kidding. But I liked her for someone who only appeared once (minus the contact log). I was so happy she was real! But I think my favorite was Lt Yeom. She was smart and beautiful. Her ideas were spot-on most of the time and I ended up loving her more than the main couple or any other character.

Yoo Chun and Shin Se Kyung. Like, what's with people hating on Shin Se Kyung all the time? I think she was great here. I mean, I guess she picked a lot of bad roles before and I've never watched them but they were just bad choices, doesn't make her a bad actor or anything. She did a good job here. Yoo Chun was great here, although I'm still hunting for a drama where he surpasses his role from Rooftop Prince. That one was epic.

The rest of the cast was great. The police force was a little incompetent at times but they got it going in the end and well, they were funny so I don't really dwell on their stupidity. As for Kwon Jae Hee. He was such a genius character in the beginning, but I just don't know what happened to his character in the last three episodes. I wish they'd done something more interesting about him.

The music was very cute. Especially that song called Confusing. It just calms my nerves whenever I listen to it in the car. Very soothing vocals.

Overall, everything about this drama simply shouts out 8. Amazing in some parts, disappointing in some parts but overall a drama I don't regret watching and looked forward to every week.

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Love Keeps Going
11 people found this review helpful
by palak
Sep 29, 2012
13 of 13 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
This drama is full of drama cliches. Yet, I can't help myself from liking. Maybe because it has a powerful cast. Cyndi Wang and Mike He have great chemistry. AND XUAN XUAN IS SO ANNOYING OH MY GOOOSH. She pulls those big big eyes on everyone and lies through her bare teeth. I'm sorry but she annoyed me wayyy too much.

I really enjoyed the sub-plot between Cyndi's brother and Mike's sister. That was cute. And my all time favorite actor was in here too - Bin Xaio Xaio! Awww.
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