Smile, You (2009)

I do not usually watch dramas with more than 30 episodes but when I saw Smile, You I got curious and I just clicked on the 1st episode for a try until it moved to 2, 3, 4 and I didn’t even notice I was nearly done watching it..i was totally captured with its hilariousness. It really filled my 5 days with so much fun and excitement.


Superb!!! The story revolves around the 2 families which under unfortunate circumstances had to try to get along with each other. Through fights and more fights they were eventually drawn closer as one real big happy family. Each family member has his/her own story to tell and you will love everyone of them. Romantic relations were comically and beautifully grown amidst the chaos in the family. The chemistry between the main couple was awesome, it felt real and not just acting. All the characters were so funny that you will burst into laughter every second of the episodes. But its not just about being funny it also has a huge amount of crying moments, laughing and crying with only minutes of interval. I even found myself laughing and crying at the same time, it was like a roller coaster ride watching this drama.
Overall I give this a rate of 10 :)

This is my favorite drama so far..
Don’t hesitate, WATCH IT! You wont have any regrets..

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This is simply just and awesome drama. it has everything that a drama needs.
- Good looking actors with great acting skills.
- Perfect romance.
- Wonderful story line.
- Hilarious comedy.
- Tearful situations.
- Great music.
But most important of all, this drama gives me happiness. it expresses so much emotions and feelings that when i watch, i forgot that i'm watching a drama. i feel it completely- what is actually happening on the screen. I laughed so much, i cried so hard, i felt so happy watching this and to be short, I ENJOYED IT SO MUCH. this may not appear to be great to some but i'm sure that most will enjoy it just like i do.
Strongly recommend it to any one at any age.

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I'm new in watching family dramas, so I'm no expert on dramas like this, but I'm writing a review for it because this isn't a very popular drama, maybe because of its length. Maybe after reading this someone will put it in their PTW list and maybe some people will delete it from it, who knows? It's up to you, who are reading this.
There were a lot of things that I liked about this drama and a lot of things that I didn't.
The acting was one of the best thing of the drama. Each actor and actress did a great job portraying his or her character and they complemented each other perfectly as a family. Sometimes they fought, sometimes they cried and sometimes they were plain hilarious, but each time they did it as a family. Seeing them like that kind of made me wish I had such a huge family like them!
The music was a lot better than I expected, I even learned the lyrics for the songs! There was one that was specially catchy, the one with the ?vis a vis face to face? chorus.
Now to the main part: the story. This is a really long drama,so the story is like several stories put together. The first chapters were really frustrating for me to watch because every character is really annoying and dumb. They made me just want to smack them really hard.
But then, as the story continues you learn to love these characters even with their flaws, and feel what they're feeling. Maybe, you will even learn to relate to them.
In my opinion it was a wonderful story, because it wasn't the kind of story that made you want to dramathon through the drama, but it grew on you slowly and made you want to keep watching what happened to this crazy family, and how each character grew (they really needed to grow, ALL of them).
The downside of this drama for me was that it was extended. I think the drama would've been a lot better if they had finished it in episode 39-40. The last 5 episodes were a torture for me to watch, because I felt like I had already witnessed the end of the story, and that the last few episodes were a really LONG epilogue, and no one wants long epilogues.
Overall this a really funny, light and heart warming drama. It is constantly entertaining and you will never get bored watching it, there's always a crazy scene waiting in the next 5 minutes. If you're in the mood for something like that, this drama is just for you :)

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I normally don't watch family dramas a) because they're too long and long winded b) too cliché c) the family issues over takes and overwhelms the other themes in the drama. So i was really hesitant to watch this drama in fact i avoided it because it was a family drama but i was so bored and couldn't find anything to watch and decided to bite the bullet and watch this and I am so glad I did. From the first episode you laugh like crazy and cry like you're about to die. The cast were absolutely brilliant, even the small roles were well acted. The male and female lead were an absolute joy to watch, the chemistry between them was so natural even when they hated each other and were constantly fighting, and the romance between them was constant and evident unlike other drama where you see the romance in only one episode and drama the entire time. The funny parts of this drama were really funny and the sad parts of the drama were really sad which provided the perfect balance in it. I love the initiative of Jung In when she realized she like Hyun Soo and even though Hyun Soo was hesitant because he had some else in his heart for eight, he didn't dwell on it too long and did not waver when he finally came to a decision on who he really loved even when his first love tried to impose herself in their relationship he stood firm and I absolutely loved that about him. This drama was a joy to watch and I would definitely watch it again and again.

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I love love this drama. I thought it was going to seem so long, that i would have to drop it but it wasn't like that. Each episode just kept getting interesting and funnier. I loved how each characters developed and matured. The end, Omg god bless Korea it was just so beautiful. I loved every moment of it even though some characters annoyed the hell out of me, but that just shows great acting. The way the plot/events developed were so believable, that it didn't seem like i was still watching a drama. I applaud this drama, the cast, the writer and the director. Thank u so much for making such a remarkable show. This was tabek:)

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Im actually sad that the show has ended. I finished it in a week could've been less if i wasnt working. This was just full on comedy, the show shoulda been called haraboji. He was the center of everything and everyone. From ep 1 to 30, u wil probably hate the jungins and some others but from ep 30 on things start changing and people change. Just like other dramas, the mother in laws were the same, all mean and cruel but the love btwn hyunsoo and jungin was strong, they didn't waver. My favorite thing about the show is how secrets never stayed a secret.it always came out the next episode mostly coz of jungin and hansae.
my jung kyung ho.- I've loved him since cruel city. He was so cold i dont think he ever smiled whereas in this show he was always smiling and goofy. I cant believe he's the same guy. His acting and laughter at the beginning episodes was just slapstick. He was really hopelessly in love it was so cute. He loved with his heart and used his head for his work. He really adored her he got morning sickness.
Jungin- i couldnt stand her in big and some others coz of her childish acting but this role was perfect for her. She was the sunshine in the show, sassy mouth and strong attitude. She was determined and cute and an adorable couple. Cant believe she ended up marrying my bias lee byung hoon, he probably fell for her charm and shes young too
Mr jungil- in the beginning we love to hate him then we end up hating to love him. This man was just a mess all the way to the last episode. So annoying u want to get rid of him but he was just a leech . He was getting worse by the minute esp when he gets money or uses jungin through hansae or he finds out a secret.
Mrs jungin- what kind of mother was she, she was so frustrating to watch coz of her princess syndrome. Then she starts narrating a poem and u look around like wtf, three sentences and voice change. It was funny though
Haraboji- real great acting. How could such an old man steal the show with his authority. The latter episodes were so emotional i was balling and i felt the pain and happiness of the family as he was going through his ordeal. His best friend joonbae is always hilarious in all his shows.
Another extra that was worth mentioning was hyunsoos classmates. She was there for like three last episodes but she just made me laugh at how she tore up hansaes mom with English words. "Chogyo, I see i shee, anyway"
The ost in the beginning of the episodes was just as chaotic as the show
Btw jisu and sung joon started dating after the show and now they are married and with a kid

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Wow, what a ride. To all of those who are turned off by the length of this show: don't be. The show starts to fly by once you get into it. And I would have hated it if this show was any shorter. Smile You's length allowed for the writes to really showcase all of the characters and the actors playing them. Every single family member has a voice and a substantial plotline. And all of these threads come together in a really effective, and frankly heartwarming way.

If you're looking for a funny and dramatic family story with great acting, snappy dialogue, and terrific pacing then this is the show for you.

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The story is great , it oustands family values, friendship, loyalty, affection, compassion, discipline, generosity, gratitude, helpfulness, hospitality, love, responsibility, sharing, success, support, and unity. The romance between the leads was great even if the male lead sometimes acts pretending to be naive during the romantic scenes ( this is common in korean dramas, even if I do not like it ) out of this, the acting of all the cast members was great
The music is nice. I wouldn't rewatch this drama because it is too long. Anyway if I want to rewatch this drama someday I would skip some parts

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it was perfect ...............i just finished it today ^_^ i am literally crying cuz it finished . its was sooooo good 45 epis were worth watching not a moment which made me bored ^_^ really it was worth watching......id recommened to to every one and i know since ive eexperienced this that most ppl seeing 45 epis would either back off frm watching this or put it in their p.t.w list but trust me its sooo good that you wouldny even notice how time will fly by ^_^ .....it was amazing that how the story balanced out literally eveything.....it had perfect amount of romance, perfect amount of family love . it reallly made me laugh and cry at the same time. it did have smth that is usually in most dramas that is one main girl one main boy, one girl admirer and one boy admirer but it didnt waste much time in that. if anyone cannot find the link then this is to help u :- http://www.viki.com/channels/488-smile-you/videos/episodes .........hope my review will encourage you to watch this wonderful drama ..oh one last advice it may seem a bit boring at first (it wasnt for me atleast) but trust me it gets better :D

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What to say, what to say..wow, this drama was long. 45 eps...that's crazy. But watching them went by soooo fast. I didn't even realize it when I got to the last episode. The story is great!! It has romance, and a lot of that cliche drama stuff, but also a strong story line about family. The cast was phenomenal. I have to take my hat off for the lady who plays Hyun Soo's mom, and the Grandfather especially. They both had parts in the drama that were specifically designed to let them shine, and they did. Jung In is probably the most adorable lead actress ever, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that she calls Hyun Soo OPPA!!! Not many lead females call their love interest Oppa!!! It was great. I wasn't the biggest fan of the music at first, but as the drama continued on, it grew on me. I wouldn't rewatch this drama, just because it was sooooo long, and there are always new dramas to look forward to, but that doesn't mean this drama wasn't good. It was sweet, funny, romantic, and a family drama that will warm hearts.

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I love this drama so much. This was the first DVD of a Kdrama that I bought and yes, I enjoyed it so much. It was funny, comedic, romantic, dramatic - well almost everything (Not horror okay? lol). I'm not really a fan of any of the actors but watching this, it made me love them. I wouldn't mind repeating it or watching it again really, it's really good and even my best friend loves it! I gave the rewatch value a 9 because I'm too tired to watch it again with all my Kdrama collection lining up. But anyway, I love everything about this drama and the cast was just perfect for me.

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Story: I think the story line is pretty good . Although sometimes it can get REALLLY draggy.

Acting/Cast: The acting and cast is amazing ! Every person plays there role so wonderfully ! The person you're supposed to hate, you hate, the person you're supposed to love you love. The couples you're supposed to love you love it's just amazing!

Music: The music is good and catchy but sometimes there would be a very weird song that will be put in and yeah... Pretty weird(:

Rewatch: I would probably not rewatch because there's SO many episodes but if I had nothing to do then I would DEF watch this.

Overall: It gets a sold 9. It was very funny and the characters were all lovable and hateable! All I have to say is that this drama is overly hilarious and dramatic. But it, at times, can be sad, cute, romantic and very ridiculous! But hey, the acting is outstanding so I definitely recommend this! Don't let the many episodes fool you, this drama keeps you going. It starts off slow but it gets better towards the middle! Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did !

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