A great mix of uncontrollable emotions
is drama is pretty much why people or at least I fell in love with K-dramas filled with wrist-grabs, lies, corruption, banter, fun leads at times annoying side characters that still work, way to much yelling, muscles, gazes, kisses, impossible love and pain... A lot of pain!So after rewatching this drama I actually upped the score from a 9,5 to a 10 as it may not pe perfect and indeed has some pretty messed up lines, side plots and skippable scenes it pretty much reminded me of why I fell in love with K-dramas and even though I knew what I was in for I still kept wanting to press that button to watch the next episode.
To be clear I was annoyed at the yelling, and some of the lines as well as parts of the portrayals of the terminally ill did make my blood boil. But the good part make up for the bad. Giving em every single emotion known, showing great contrast between happiness and pain. Offering us the viewers some of dramalands most powerful scenes. Not to mention great chemistry and awful, just awful parents willing to latterly throw their kid under a truck to get ahead in life.
Ad some beautiful scheneery and and an amazing OST and such great lines as:
"My head was about to burst because of a certain girl. I thought this party would distract me. But.. I was wrong"
And you are in for an enjoyable binge, a painful binge, but my och my do I love this type of pain...
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About acting skills, most of characters are well developed, even Noh Eul (Suzy). Some people seem to criticise her acting skills but Suzy's character is not as demanding in script as Kim Woo Bin's character (although they have both tragic backgrounds)
In the matter of music I loved it. It has a good selection and is very recognisable when you hear it.
About watching it again.. NO. I was really tormented, the story is indeed a huge pile of problems and excruciating moments that I don't want to suffer again. I totally recommend this drama but watch it through only once.
Most of people are very severe with this drama because of the ending. It's not what the majority wanted it to be and I believe it's also the reason why Kim Woo Bin came forward apologising for his choice in doing this drama (which I don't see why he has to, really. I didn't want it to happen either but you deal with it)
I loved the drama.
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The drama also has excellent cinematography. I loved the colors of the scenes along with the pretty locations and other great visual elements. The drama also had an excellent soundtrack that made everything so much more beautiful. Some cons of the drama include being too cliche, being too miserable and the story line drags out quite a bit in the middle. All in all I enjoyed the story. The writing could have been better but the ending was satisfactory and pays off the audience for watching until the end.
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Uncontrollably Long
This drama started so strong for me. I went into it knowing I'd probably sob my contacts out. The premise was great, and everything tied together like you'd expect from a melodrama.But...Is it weird to be disappointed that I did cry once?
This should have been 14-16 episodes maximum. by the end I was grateful to be done. It was irresponsible editing IMO.
The OST got old very quickly.
While the leads look gorgeous together, they didn't have great chemistry. I didn't feel the pining or sense of urgency I needed for someone with a terminal illness to finally make things right.
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The music could’ve been better. Rewatch only if you know you’ll enjoy it just as much as the first time, or if you’re hoping to notice things you didn’t notice before to appreciate it in a different perspective. If you were to ask me I’d say ClOY, instead of this show, is definitely something you could rewatch. I wouldn’t say a show is bad just because I wouldn’t rewatch it; some are better only watched once and Uncontrollably Fond is one of them.
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My top Korean drama
This was such a heartbreaking drama, it all hits you at the end and it is so sad to feel. I can still remember the pain I've felt after watching this drama like imagine you being with someone and then one day they're gone. The feeling of someone you love dying is so saddening to even imagine, I love how it ended like that and I don't think it's incomplete because sometime it's just how the way it is, so heartbreaking and it's the best Korean drama that I've watched. The acting was on point, the story was so good, for me everything was perfect from the beginning to the end.My highlight of the drama are Shin Young's eyes, Kim Woo Bin is such a great actor and I hope he gets well soon too, his eyes are so emotional and you can see the pain through his acting with just his eyes. This drama made me love Bae Suzy even more too, I saw people abashed her for her acting bad after Shin Young died which is clearly false, if you ever lost someone you love and cried your tears through day and night, the next day, you just feel lost and Bae Suzy portrayed the character so well, Noh Eul was empty that's why she acted like that at the balcony scene, she didn't cry anymore because she already lost it all and also herself from the time being as someone she cherished died. Lastly, the OST of this song is so good, one of the best OST in a Korean drama, Golden Love is such a good song and everyone should hear it.
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Fantastic! The story is SO Unpredictable that you'll say "Wow" at every twist of the story.
The Acting of Kim woo bin <3 How to explain it... I don't have words. The pain that he feels is literally felt by the audience. You won't believe my words! So watch it yourself, How amazing the expressions of his love are. I bet everybody would fall for him. The curiosity of WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT is what keeps you stuck to your seat during the Whole drama.
And the Music is so Captivating that EACH AND EVERY SONG of this drama series is in my best songs list <3 according to the situations, music is PERFECT.
Family love, the cries of a mother, the cruelty of a father, the concept of Politics, the responsibility of being a son, the Greed of Money and the Desperation to be with the lover, EVERYTHING is MIND BLOWING.
There isn't any typical Upper class lower class torture like other kdramas have, where the girl has to suffer in a relationship because of her Low status. It is a REASONABLE DRAMA with No exaggeration, no over acting, No side characters. You'll only love love and love it <3
As for Romance, its so Real as if they're a real couple. Honestly. I never found such romance in any other drama, even though I tried to. You won't be able to see such a HEARTWARMING ROMANCE IN ANY OTHER KDRAMA, that's something I can bet for. Go watch it. RIGHT NOW!
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Deep love
Okay... heavy stuff.In the beginning I had problems with the storyline, did not really get a grip of the strange relationship between Shin Joon Young and Noh Eul. Eventually though I thought it was a really special relationship with deep love.
Heavy story, good acting.
I 'knew' Kim Woo Bin from Heirs and was curious to see him in a lead role. He did not disappoint me, I must say.
I liked Bae Suzy in this drama more than in While you were sleeping.
But hey... I was a mess after having finished this drama! I am always really part of the story, like really being in there, and I needed some time to recover. After having watched this, go for a light drama!
Before having registered at MDL, I had my own grading system. These are the grades which I applied and which have contributed to the overall score I gave to this drama.
acting M: 10
acting F: 9
couple match: 9.5
romance: 9
emotions: 10
story line: 9
supporting cast: +
watch back: yes
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If you are familiar with the writer..(who wrote Innocent man, A love to kill, I'm sorry i love you) you would know what type of story this is..
This is not a fairy tale..It is clear cut realistic story. and It is true that this is not for the ones who would prefer RomComs...they might end up being disappointed...So if you don't like sad realistic stories..Don't watch it and complain about it..
But if you loved those dramas i mentioned above or you like tragedy genre...Join the club and watch it..you would love this drama..
But if you compare other popular dramas from the writer ,, i find this is lacking somewhere..
Acting/Cast
Kim woo bin- i think he is one of the best actors who can portray that "bad boy with a soft heart" role perfectly.He was not in my favorite list even though i watched most of his dramas and movies.But here he was able to capture my heart...So frankly his acting in this drama was perfect.
Suzy-same goes with her..she was also not in my list..but here she was really good and i loved her.
I think i should appreciate most of the actors in this drama..They did a really good job to make those emotions in our heart..laughter, agony, anger. everything...
Music
This drama has three English songs which are still ringing in my mind.and along with all other songs they blend up with emotions of the story...
So the OSTs is one the best thing about this drama..and i would say that even if you decide to not to watch this drama..you would enjoy these OSTs alone.
And there is a present for fans of both main actors.
Rewatch Value
I'm not the person to talk about that since i do not Rewatch any drama.
Overall
It was good drama worth watching and will remain in you heart.
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I really did enjoy the drama.. But the ending was left up to the viewers whether they think he is dead or alive And thats one thing that disappointed me. It makes me feel that the writer of the drama is not confident enough with her/his ending. Though I overall really enjoyed the drama. But yet I suggest you to watch this drama if you are a fan of Kim woo bin.. You see even in real he has cancer.. I won't say you anymore spoiler.. Just enjoy the drama. Kim woo bin and Suzy acted Really well. I overall enjoyed the drama alot. There are a few people I really liked in the drama. Was this review helpful to you?
