Watching this amazing drama I cried. A lot. And laughed a lot. This drama had me so incredibly invested in nearly every character (except her husband). Twenty Again isn't unpredictable or cliche, though the plot may seem dry on the surface, this drama is so much more than that. Twenty Again is touching and heart-wrenching, heartwarming and fun, it's thought-provoking and the kind of thing you watch and want to share.
When I finished this drama, I could not stop talking about it - to my mother, to my friends, even though none of them watch dramas. I am in my mid-twenties and this drama made me stop and think about if I am living the way I want to be living. It gave me pause and gave me hope. So much of this drama touched my heart.
Twenty Again is one of the best dramas I have ever watched. I did not come into it with any expectations, but this blew me away. I genuinely cannot recommend Twenty Again enough.
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When you down and faced difficulties..recommend to you to watch this..
Watched this drama at first because of the male lead ,but end up respect the overall story..
From being a mom,student,father and all about community ..just so fit in
great job to the director,and very rare to seen this kind of drama..
and i end up find all other work for this all cast , rethink again about my study because i watch again this drama during iam intern.It make me to gather back my mind to pursue master..i wish ..
such inspiring drama..
By the way the soundtrack also perfect ! all in my playlist even the background sound only..
Plan to watch again in next semester ..huhu
Thank yoou..
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It makes you rethink your life and focus in what really matters.
It doesn't matter your age, you can still live your dream and love, a beautiful love like the first sarang.
As expected great story, acting and OST.
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Overall I'll give it an 8/10. To be honest I watched this drama because of Na-eun (Hyemi) but her character is a little bit annoying. Other than that, I think this drama is fun and recommendable to watch.
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A fun marathon
This show is sweet, addictive, and emotional. It was fun to binge (admittedly because it's coming off Netflix in my area, but I found it hard to stop watching regardless) despite putting me through an emotional roller coaster.If the pitiful premise laid out in the first episode turns you off, keep going just a little while longer. The dramatic irony and payoff of this show is top-notch. I weirdly found myself rooting for ALL of the characters, even ones like Hye Mi, Kim Woo Cheul, Kim Yi Jin, and Shin Sang Ye... but ESPECIALLY No Ra, Minsoo, and Cha Hyeon Seok. Where can one find a man as devoted as Cha Hyeon Seok in this world?! And shout-out to the 친구s, Na Soon Nam and Park Seung Hyun — they're some real ones out there.
The show definitely feels a bit dated, with some "classic" tropes like wrist grabs, awful manhandling hero complexes, and one measly open-eyed kiss. I was frustrated from noble idiocy (YALL ARE TOO OLD FOR THIS, AREN'T YOU?), and I certainly would've been less tolerant had I watched it while airing. The last few episodes definitely dragged (probably from... 13-15?), which was a shame considering how strong and well-paced the rest of the show was. It's not even that there was a left-field mini-plot to fill up those last few episodes; perhaps it was the lack of one that made the show drag a bit? But the plot points that did happen all felt plausible. Thankfully, episode 16 redeemed the series with worthwhile endings for all. My only gripe with the ending was WHATEVER THEY DID TO SWEET MINSOO'S HAIR!! Unforgivable.
Second 20s was also a bit on-the-nose with the "life lessons." Living in the present and seizing the day are great messages imparted through the creative premise of the show, but it was delivered through maybe... 3-4 too many vehicles. I liked the nuance of considering how our past actions and anticipation of the future impact the present though. And the show brought up interesting social issues too, from sexual harassment in higher education, to nepotism and bribery, to the immense pressure and competition for classes/university admissions/recruiting, to socioeconomic disparity and the mounting unaffordability of financial independence in one's 20s. People of all ages will probably get something out of this show, whether you're a 20-something like me in need of the reminder to enjoy life in the carefree way we can only truly achieve at our age (without all the real-adult responsibilities) or a 38-year-old facing marital problems, or someone older seeking to empathize with the youth of today.
While this show wasn't perfect, it certainly made me think and feel things (strongly!). It's not as iconic as other shows from this era (I lump it in the era of The Heirs and such because it succumbs to pre-DOTS camera technology), and somehow it feels more dated than some of its contemporaries (Reply 1988; Misaeng). Despite these faults, its messages remain classic. And that makes Second 20s worth a watch — even today, in 2021!
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A quality show with a good backcast, interesting leads and a good journey to be taken on.
I love drama that explores the struggles of being older (38 isn’t even old either) in a “young adult environment”. Twenty Again explores not only the idea of going to College at a later stage of your life, but it also explores the idea of capturing lost time and why making the most of your life is important, at any age. Do what makes you happy and fulfilled. Don’t try and force yourself to change to suit someone else because that’s not healthy and it can lead to long term regret. The story is wonderfully touching and hilarious. Ha No Ra and Cha Hyun Suk are great leads to follow throughout the story. No Ra is a very stubborn person. She has been forced into a certain role by her Husband, Kim Woo Chul, but she has no real desire to leave that life as it's all she knows at first. Her reason to go to college was to become intellectual equals with Woo Chul. It’s petty but understandable. But after being misdiagnosed with Cancer, her outlook begins to change and she starts looking at herself. A releatbale, sympathetic character that has both of her most important figures in her life against her but she powers on through. Hyun-suk, a professor at the University and her childhood friend, helps her on the journey. Although it’s initially under the guise that No Ra is dying and wants to help her fulfill her last wishes, he is still annoyed at her for something that happened years prior and is equally as petty along the way. This leads to great comedic moments that stay throughout the series.Another aspect of the show that I liked is that the antagonists also go on a journey to find themselves in life. Kim Woo Chul is an arrogant, narcissistic man. While his reasons for wanting a divorce are just, he doesn’t make it easy for anyone. Woo Chul is selfish but he slowly begins to realise what he has in his life, what is truly important and eventually sees the error of his ways. There is a charm to his character. Most of that is thanks to Choi Won Young’s portrayal of the character. He is an entertaining presence in the series. He is hateable in the best way possible because when No Ra exceeds her ambitions, it proves him wrong and he knows it. He isn’t a villain. He’s just a normal guy who is narcissistic.
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Story
Sekian dari drama yang ceritanya tentang kehidupan nyata, apalagi ini tentang seorang ibu yang kuliahnya sangat telat. Awal-awalnya aku gemes banget sama karakternya Ha No Ra. Kok ya dia nurut banget gitu sama 'suami'nya yang nyebelin amit-amit? Terus aku ngerasa relatable sama No Ra, apalagi pas awal-awal dia masuk kuliah. Sendirian, bingung mau ngapain, nggak punya temen, dan yang paling menyedihkan adalah tatapan merendahkan. Huh, udah gitu ditambah bikin kesel pula sama ulah Cha Hyun Suk. Grrr.
Acting/Cast
Ya, aku nonton ini sebenarnya karena pendapat temenku bilang bagus. Dan terlebih ada Lee Sang Yoon. Semenjak nonton dia di Angel Eyes, aku jadi suka nontonin drama dia yang lain. Yang jadi Ha No Ra-nya cantik ya, tapi agak sebel aja sih sama karakter dia di awal-awal, tapi syukurlah semakin lama karakternya semakin berkembang dan jadi suka banget sama No Ra-ssi. Udah dari awal aku nggak suka sama mantan suaminya No Ra dan pacarnya. Duh, tipe antagonis yang super duper nyebelin selama jalan cerita berlangsung. Hanya saja, di episode terakhir mereka sudah agak mendingan sih. Nggak nyebelin amat.
Music
Soundtracknya enak didengerinnya.
Rewatch
Untuk ditonton ulang sih kayaknya aku mesti pikir-pikir dulu. Ini drama yang tipe ceritanya ringan. Tapi kalau untuk di tonton ulang, kayaknya nggak deh. Kalau masih ada drama yang lain, mending nonton yang belum aku tonton, hehe.
Overall
Kalian yang mau nonton drama yang bisa relatable sama kehidupan nyata, bisa banget nih nonton Twenty Again. Hati-hati, kamu bakal jatuh cinta sama Kim Min Soo.
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Estuvo bien, pero pudo haber sido mejor.
La historia me pareció original y entretenida, la relación entre personajes estuvo bien establecida, aunque al final todo se fue desdibujando. Creo que la gran pega en el drama fueron los actores, no sentí que tuvieran química y a la hora de verlos interactuar no me creía del todo lo que estaba pasando.Desglosaré esto mejor.
Voy a empezar con la familia de No Ra, su esposo Woo Chul y su hijo Min Soo. El gran problema de esta familia es que nunca hubo una comunicación real entre ellos, es verdad que nuestra protagonista fue madre joven y a raíz de eso permitió que su vida terminara de la forma en que terminó, pero él también era joven, narcisista y egoísta pero joven e inmaduro, siento que el drama necesitó darle más énfasis y complejidad a la relación de este matrimonio para que la llegada de ese divorcio, la independencia de No Ra y la humanización de Woo Chul fuera más significativa. Lo mismo con el hijo, creo que Min Soo necesitó más escenas con sus padres, a lo mejor si en lugar de tener a la novia todo se hubiese centrado en él convirtiéndose en adulto, conectándose con su madre y conociendo realmente a su padre la historia tendría más sustancia.
En cuanto a lo demás, todo fue sumamente adorable, los viejos amigos, los nuevos más jóvenes, el romance, hasta el esposo y su amante me parecieron tiernos al final, al actor protagonista le brillaban los ojos cuando estaba con ella o cuando la veía, la única pega es la actriz principal en este caso. No me terminé de cree que No Ra estuviera enamorada o se la pasara bien, a Choi Ji Woo se le da bien el drama pero en la comedia se queda corta, no sé, no es muy expresiva, aunque como el guion nos permitió interacciones tan adorables al final me acostumbré y disfruté de la historia.
En conclusión, me la pasé bien viéndola, es verdad que pudo haber sido mejor, pero estoy conforme con el resultado.
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