Story | A regular high school senior is struggling in school with tests and college expectations building on her shoulders. One day while on her way to take a test that will "determine the rest of her life", she became able to transport to a different era through the rain. She then enters the Joseon era and encounters a whole new set of problems. Nothing new but for some reason, it's something I don't really get tired of.
Cast | I'm so happy to see Kim Seul Gi in a main role! I've only see her in a few things and adored her unique acting. She gave her character such a refreshing feel. Not sure how others will feel, but nothing about her acting was at all annoying and I quite loved how it was different than the typical main actress. Oh Doojoon. I really need to watch more of his works. He did a lot better than I had expected and in my opinion, I thought he showed perfect emotions in his face, which is pretty big for me. Him and Seul Gi were great together! Again, I wasn't expecting much but their chemistry clicked right away and I enjoyed every second of their screen time together. Their relationship developed so naturally I really can't praise them enough. Supporting cast was great too. Ahn Hyo Seop was a little awkward but his character clicked perfect with Seul Gi's as well and I enjoyed his character.
Music | There were a few songs that were used for this drama, I believe Kim Hyung Joong sang for this special and I enjoyed all the songs used.
Rewatch | Most definitely. Only 2 episodes and I loved every second of it. I already want to go back and rewatch it again.
Overall | Why can't Korean dramas always be this easy to watch?! Minimal drama but still enough to push the story along without anything feeling dragged out. The first episode felt like I had already watched 7 episodes of a regular Korean drama and was extremely content. I'm sad because this special was only 2 episodes but I'm happy because I wouldn't want this to be dragged out to 16 episodes..maybe. I honestly wouldn't mind more episode with Doojoon and Seul Gi. Maybe I'm just too big of a sucker for romance dramas. This is a very easy drama to get through and it's perfect for days when you don't feel like watching your "Currently Watching" list but also don't feel like start another 20-24 episode drama.
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The storyline could be nothing new but for a short short drama it works, isnt draggy and lots od cute and sweet interaction between the joseon king and the highschool girl. The ending is believable and nice too. If you come across it randomly like I did, do give it a chance. Worth your time.
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Very well made. Well paced. It was so cute and so fluffy I could die. In short, it's beautiful. Most of the historical drama with a twist of time travelling always ends up as one of the main leads ending up in the future. But this one, is the other way around. Dan Bi, a senior high school student, has this ability to travel to another time (correct me if I'm wrong) and at the day of the NSAT, she ended up in the Joseon period. Well, she met the King at that time (I forgot his name) and later both of them fell in love with each other. I'll leave to you figuring out the rest of the story, but I assure it's really awesome. And funny. And adorable. I mean, for a drama special, this deserves high praise. This beat most of the long drama I watched in the past where the plot was dragged too long it became lame. I wouldn't really mind if they made this into a drama but I see this as fitting as it is (being a 2-episode drama special). Kudos to the writers!
Acting/Casting:
If you have seen Oh My Ghost, then you should know that our Soon Ae is the one playing Dan Bi (female main lead). Oh my gosh she's really terrific. She never failed to amuse me whatever role she takes. You can say that I'm really her fan because she will never fail to make everyone laugh. The male main lead is gorgeous too, and seriously, why is it every handsome Korean actor/idol looks really good in historical clothes? Esp the clothes of the King or a nobleman? Haha, but kidding aside, the role suits him well. Though the two of them (the main leads) don't really have a strong chemistry (though they look good together) they pulled it off. The romance they portrayed was so sweet and innocent that it made my heart flutter.
Music:
Hmm, honestly, only a single song somehow attracted my attention. Don't get me wrong, the OSTs are okay. But that last song in the last episode really peaked my interest (maybe because the show is too short that the other songs didn't leave a striking impression on me or what). But well, I'm not really an expert in evaluating songs after all. I like what I like, so that leaves for you to decide whether they are good.
Rated this 9.5/10. I could have given this 10 but somehow there are some points in the story that I'm not really that satisfied. But the over all show is a hit. I must say it was one of the best show in this year. Definitely enjoyable.
If you're looking for a light-hearted romantic show (shorter than a typical drama but longer than a movie) with a tinge of Korean history (I assure you this part will not bore you), then try watching Splash Splash Love. No, you don't really have to think about it. Just watch it. Then you can judge later by letting it enchant you the way it charmed me.
Ciao.
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Do Joon blew me away here. I actually want to see him as a chaebol/king in any drama because he did a great job of it here. What I loved about this drama was that they stayed true to history and yet played with it in every way. I might not know a lot about Korean history but I know that they at least managed to not distort facts through this drama.
The two episodes go by really quickly and the romance is so worth watching! It will give you flutters and leave you with a warm feeling. Managing that in just 2 episodes is commendable and I wanted more. :D
This drama is enjoyable every single minute and it's amazing how they managed all Kdrama sageuk cliches within these two episodes. Plus the kisses are great too! Give this drama a go, you won't regret it. :D
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This is the drama for you!
I really cannot begin to implore how great this drama was, and I am saddened that it was only a measly two episode! I love the premises of time travel and a love that stretched boundaries. The fact that this drama was able to produce such deep emotions from me despite being only 2 episodes says a lot about the story, acting and directing of the drama. I just want to stress that you don't feel like the drama is rushed at all and it's paced in a way that shows the viewers that the relationship between the characters are developing at a steady and realistic pace.
It was also absolutely beautiful to look at and I really need to see Seul Gi and Doo Joon acting in a drama together again!
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Both Kim Seul Gi and Doo Joon do a great job.
There aren't any characters that I can sincerely hate. A few become annoying for a few seconds at most.
I don't really enjoy time travel (although I have watched many dramas/movies relating to it).
I found the time travel in this okay and non- headache-inducing.
The music can't really be complained about.
All in All, if it's not your cup of tea, you've only lost 2 hours.
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Story: Really really good. I have watched 2 korean dramas based on time-travel and I really like them (especially Queen In Hyun's man) so I guess I have a soft spot for such dramas but objectively speaking, SSL was executed perfectly in terms of story line so really, it's just darn good.
Acting: Having watched Let's eat, I acknowledged Yoon Doo joon's acting ability but in here, he really seemed like a king. KIm Seul Gi has always been known for her supporting roles in dramas (more notably, Flower Boy Next Door and Oh My Ghostess) and she was great in both dramas so this drama is a confirmation that she can handle the lead role as well. Looking forward to her future projects ^^
There's a reason why people (INCLUDING KOREANS) are demanding a second season of SSL and I am sure the reason will be unraveled once you watch this ~~
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The story takes place in the Joseon period. Never had I see a Kdrama about time traveling before so this hooked me. It's not wrong to assume that I'll be watching more in the future. It was very cute, funny and made me feel all the fun the characters were having. The whole story of Hangul creation was amazing. I loved it! Maybe because I am fascinated by history in general, I don't know.
The cast. Do I have to say anything about Doo-Joon, one of the first Korean stars I came across? I loved the idea of a drama with him as a main protagonist. I didn't expect him to be as good as he was. The actress was natural and did a very good job imo. It's suprising to say that she didn't annoy me one bit (like other female protagonists usually) The rest of the cast was well chosen. They all fit their roles perfectly.
I would definitely rewatch this drama. It's very short and against popular opinion, I found the two episodes perfect and in no need for more. But even if they decide to give us another episode, I'd be one of the first to watch it.
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PERFECT FOR A RAINY EVENING
Omg this was so so good!! I liked this better than some longer dramas, which may sound ridiculous since this was just a two-episode drama special, but this was so easy to watch and had all the elements a good rom-com needs. The historical and time travel concept did not drag, and the ending was satisfying. For two one-hour episodes, this was perfect. This is by far one of my favourite Korean short drama/drama special!The cast was also really well blended together, I loved seeing Ahn Hyo Seop here. The main leads were so cute together, I kept smiling and giggling like an idiot once they started liking each other. The final scene was also beautiful, such a satisfying ending.
This is a perfect evening watch, it's like watching a two-hour movie and I loved how it was raining while I was watching it, the perfect ambience for the concept of this drama. Highly recommend it if you're looking for a light but well-executed watch.
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