The cast was so good. All of them. There were a wide range of characters with distinctive personalities and plenty of time to develop them and everyone held up to the same great standard. Kim Seul Gi was terrific as always as Shin Sun Ae. Just as quirky and quick witted as she usually is. Park Bo Young not only had to channel the same energy as Kim Seul Gi, but she had to keep her main character’s energy too. Jo Jung Suk was just as good regarding his performance. If you want a kind, driven character, cast Jo Jung Suk because he gives that to you perfectly. Now onto the MVP of the drama, Im Joo Hwan, who played Choi Seong Jae, the seemingly friendly Police Officer who is hiding a secret. Somehow he was able to be sympathetic, yet dark at the same time. Im Joo Hwan is definitely a strong second lead character to have. You're going to get a good effort out of him.
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My Fav RomCom
in ghost oriented dramas there won't be any story nothing but the ordinary and this drama isn't any different though.But they handled this Supernatural romantic comedy drama very well with no fillersor dull moment in it.. Good story even though bit of awkward sometimes but it made sense at some point of time as i kept watching .
Fantastic casting ,every one of the actor did their best to keep the show entertaining .The screenplay and decent writing made this show avg to above avg.
#parkboyoung really nailed it. She is just super cute and amazing 😻😻
In One Word ,Decent Fun Ride and better than many ghost romcoms..
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Let's talk about the villain. This story has one of the best villains I ever saw on a drama. You can see he has no mercy at all, he's really an evil person and that makes you believe he is a villain, I loved that.
Another positive thing is how the female main develops through the story. She's kind boring in the first episode because of her personality but I was happy as she started to change.
The story is the type I reaaly like, something fanciful. The romance is really good, you have some spice lines from the characters that make you laugh a little. Since I'm a fan of Bo Young, I loved the casting. She is perfect for any role.
The musics though are not remarkable.
To sum up, if you're not certain to watch it or not, it's really worth it.
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The girls are so great! Park Bo Young's acting is just perfect, she slips from one character to the other so well, it's really believable and Kim Seul Gi is so adorable and funny.
I loved the kitchen brigade's dynamic, they could really bring some light fun in the drama.
Lee Jung Eun is also quite amazing and funny.
The plot is clearly a dangerous one, it could have gone wrong at pretty much any moment.
Particularly with the main characters' romance part, figuring out which girl he was falling for, but it managed to stay afloat, and the way they closed it still makes sense.
The suspense part fell a bit flat for me, as I found it a bit too evident.
I just hate that kind of ending which I find rather cliché and boring for the main characters. However, I quite like how they choose to end on the sister's side.
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An okay drama
LIKEWhen Sun Ae found out the truth about Seong Jae
Eun Hee's love for Seong Jae though the knew the truth all this while
DISLIKE
Not much chemistry between Seon Woo and Bong Soon - I was cringing the entire time....
MUSIC
Nothing to my liking
REWATCH VALUE
It doesn't matter if I re-watch or not
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The execution could have been better
My reaction- The first 8 episodes felt like filler episodes
- In the first half of the drama I could see when Bong Sun was possessed... the actress made it really believable. But then for some reason in the second half I couldn't distinguish between her and the ghost. I think they should have put flashes of Soon Ae whenever Bong Sun was possesssed so we could know for sure who's who.
- I know it's part of tge culture, but I hated evey time the sous chef or the chef would hit their coworkers.
- Bong Sun was sooooo annoying in the first episodes. I couldn't stand her. You can be shy and still act like an adult.
- Bong Sun's back story could have been more addressed.
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The show starts out with talking about ghosts, but the story as so much to say about living life to the fullest and I love that so much about the story. The show, at times, brought me so much laughter, and at other times, moved me to tears.
Park Bo Young and Jo Jung Seok have such sizzling chemistry, bringing to life a script that is already hilarious, moving and overall compelling. Kim Seul Gi brought such delight as the spunky and forward ghost. She was hilarious but also played the emotional moments of her character very well. The three leads really made the show that much more excellent.
I do wish we got more insight into the character of Sung-jae, played by Im Joo Hwan, who also did a great job with his role and gave a really moving and compelling performance. Really hope to see him in more lead roles.
The soundtrack is pretty short but the few songs it had were meaningful and catchy. Quality over quantity!
The story could have been improved in some aspects, as well as the ending and resolution of the central conflict, but I found myself really moved by the show and the growth of the characters, and so I still highly recommend this for a fun and emotionally moving watch.
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My rating is a 6.5 because, while the story was interesting it wasn't really a genre/topic I found interesting to watch in regards to fiction. What really kept me watching this drama was how good the acting was, which therefore made the drama more appealing. I didn't find it to be a waste of time, so I would definitely give it a try if you find the synopsis interesting.
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The story was simple but entertaining and exciting. I kinda figure out the mystery after watching a few episodes but that doesn't eliminate the excitement I felt while watching the story unfolds itself. The romance was light and sweet, sometimes even funny. This story has one of the most complicated love triangles out there. I was totally rooting for the couple that didn't end up together. Well I should have known that it was impossible from the start but I can't help but root for them. The character development was well done for every character especially Bong Sun. It was nice to see her evolve. I hated her personality from the beginning but as the drama ends, the hatred turn into dislike. (I just can't like soft heroines... ugh!)
As for the acting, they all did a very good job but I had to mention two actors who did very well- the actress who played BongSun and the actor who played Officer Choi. Watch the drama and you'll know what I mean.
The music didn't really carved into my mind, except for those suspense scenes.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama. If I could change something about it, I just hope that Soon Ae, the ghost girl had the same ending as Takuto from Full Moon wo Sagashite (I don't want to spoil anything about the manga/anime.. but yeah... people who watch it will understand).
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You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Fall in Love with "Oh, My Ghost!"
Oh My Ghost! has a great premise of a young, shy, timid girl (Bong-Sun) who can see and even communicate with ghosts. Petrified and "harassed," she finds herself constantly tired due to lack of sleep and doing her best to avoid these pesky spirits! She even goes so far as to cover the walls of her tiny apartment in talismans and anything else that might keep the spirits away.Enter Soon-Ae, a ghost who spends much of her time eluding the local shaman (Seobingo), who can not only see and interact with spirits, but she can catch them too!
Bong-Sun works at a restaurant under a nationally recognized chef who is constantly scolding her for her lack of attention, lack of energy, and most importantly, her lack of confidence. Constantly apologizing, she drives Chef Kang crazy, as well as her co-workers.
Once again, after being chased by Seobingo, Soon-Ae takes possession of Bong-Sun, and this is where the fun begins! Through the sudden habitation of Soon-Ae, Bong-Sun's personality is altered. She's confident, not shy at all, and even demonstrates innate cooking abilities, much to the shock and surprise of Chef Kang and his fellow cooks.
Of course, the series is about how Bong-Sun and Chef Kang will come together, as he's completely caught off-guard by her sudden forwardness and flirtations.
The series is a complete delight! I can't say enough about Bo-Young Park's performance. She's able to switch personalities of Bong-Su and being possessed by Soon-Ae with all of the deftness of a master at her craft. The beauty of this is that Park is equally charming in both "roles." She is so cute and adorable, that you love her in either part. Her charm is what drives the series.
Of course, there is also a mystery to be solved regarding Soon-Ae and how and why she died. Her story is just as interesting and intriguing as Bong-Sun's. In fact, it can be noted that her story is touching as well as tragic. So much so, that you may find it hard to choke back a few tears. Seul-Gi Kim does a magnificent job in this role.
The series is a perfect balance and blend of drama, comedy, suspense, and romance. The four cooks who work under Kang are a perfect fit when a laugh is needed. They are hilarious and they work off each other so wonderfully. The entire cast is to be commended.
There really isn't anything contrived at all in this series. The plot flows smoothly without anything feeling forced. I've seen too many plots where the writers and the director loses sight of the story and feels that they have to come up with something that is scarcely believable or plausible.
Oh My Ghost! is a terrific series that you may have a hard time stopping after watching just one episode. You'll find yourself laughing a lot, shedding a few tears, and cheering in the end for Bong-Sun and Soon-Ae. Both of them realize that the key to Life is to Love. Because without it, Life is pretty dismal, whether you're alive or a ghost!
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The cast and storyline was very different and not at all what I was expecting and I think thats what makes this show so great. The execution is top notch and Park Bo-Young is freaking AMAZING I loved her so much in this show and she def makes the show even better. I would recommend to anyone!!!
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If you've ever watched a drama with Kim Seul Gi you'll know that she's just absolutely great but this drama was her ultimate masterpiece.
In short the truth is that this drama is special, it's different. It doesn't have your usual k-drama stuff, the plot is not easy to guess and the actors did a fantastic job. All in all, this is a drama I'd suggest to people and say "With this you will laugh with the characters, you will feel what they feel, you'll be curious to see what happens next all the time but you'll feel different at the end."
If you were looking for something different to watch, you've found it.
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