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first of all i had to admit it's a little bit shallow & full of flaws but in spite of that i found it really interesting, nice, delightful, Funny & so heartwarming
it has many scenes that 'll make ur heart beating strongly which is rare in many rom. dramas
it's really an easy watching drama
u can watch it when u need something doesn't need to focus with
the chemistry between the main leads was amazing
first time for me watching Both Nam Joo Hyuk & Im Joo Hwan i liked them so
specially im joo he gave me the feeling that he is a real gentleman ,a prince in his attitude, i liked him so
i really feel sad for him
i hated when the writer made both men r so good which make it hard to choose between them
Nam Joo Hyuk was an amazing actor he can delivers u the exact right feeling u should feel at the scenes
Gong Myung was a capable actor cause he made me really hated him so in this drama & at the same time feeling sympathy & like him
Mu ra was a real B**** i can't like her at any part of the drama from the beginning till the end
really u should give it a try, may be i did enjoy it much cause i watch it without any expectations so i think u should do the same
& u'll really enjoy it
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I'm not really a fan of fantasy but the plot sounded very interesting so I thought it was worth trying out as the first drama I watched with a fantasy genre in it. As my first ever fantasy drama I watched, I'm quite disappointed that this was my first. There are so much things that are wrong with the drama but there are some good things about this drama too.
The story:
I was very interested in the plot. The story line sounded like it was gonna be a great drama, however after watching it, the plot does not even make sense. Each characters made it very confusing to understand. I gotta say if you really found the story line interesting, dont watch it unless you want to be annoyed and finishing the drama in a confuse state. I kept asking why and why but no answer. Dont be fooled by the storyline.
The thing I'm most disappointed about this drama is the acting. I felt no chemistry between NJH and SSY. Dont get me wrong , I love NJH but not in this series
When I see romantic scenes in romantic kdrama, I would feel my heart race and thats when i know that there is strong chemistry between them. I get a flashback from their first meeting, then I would reminisce all the hardships they went through before they ended up falling for each other and finally became a couple. I didn't get any feeling at all when they kissed so I wasn't moved by their love story. Honestly I prefer the second lead roles' romance was more interesting and their characters really suit eachother well. I feel like the second leads had much more chemistry and more realistic. Their personalities really suited each other. A guy who causes trouble and a girl who is reliable and try to avoid him making mistakes that will get him into trouble. Now that is what I call amazing chemistry.
Overall, I dont think I recommend this drama. You will just waste your precious time and be disappointed.
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This series is ABSOLUTELY UNDERRATED
First of all, I don't understand all the hate surrounding this series.Yes, it is conceded that the plot had so much potential. The groundwork and the overall premise of the plot, as well as the characters, could have taken this show to a whole other level. Think of Avenger's Infinity War's 'bring me Thanos!' scene. This series had every opportunity to do this. In fact, I waited for around 10 episodes for scenes like this, but it didn't happen.
Next, although I am a fan of both actors, I agree that NJH may not have been the best actor for this role. But hey, call me biased.
Despite what everyone says that the two had no chemistry, I beg to differ. There were scenes that felt natural and the two were really able to convey their emotions.
But aside from all of that, the plot was still good. It was not the cliche and predictable love story you'd expect. Both characters would go great bounds for the other. Isn't that what makes a good romance KDrama? Think of CLOY. The reason why so many people got so hooked on the series is because of how the two seemed to have an impossible love. Nonetheless, they went against all odds and we were all just cheering for them. This is what this KDrama is.
Aside from the romance, the other aspects of the show were good as well. The supporting actors were lovable and the story between the leading actress and her father was also heartwarming.
OVERALL, I highly recommend this show. Yes, it's not perfect, but it's still good!
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It starts slow...
... but then the story really run fast. I loved the chemistry between the two main protagonists but still, it lacks in something. I enjoyed it but still.. As already said, something is missing here. The plot sometimes is messy, the side roles are not developed enough. I still have a lot of unanswered questions about the story. And sometimes I asked myself: what was that again? Why they are doing that?Side note: he’s really hot and his voice so deep you’ll fall in love.. so I think that just by that, its worth the view.
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Thoughtful story
This story has some different twists that kept me guessing. Finding lost loved ones, betrayal, hidden identities, and complicated histories make this tale complex and satisfying.There are a couple “extra” characters that we could have done without. FL’s rich and bratty school friend seemed to have purpose initially but continued to fail to advance the plot and just wasted time.
The second male lead was a sympathetic character and I appreciated the message his character illustrated which is that you are not your past and whether you are a good person is because of the choices you’ve made.
I wish the lore and rules for the supernatural were more clearly laid out. It was hard to follow the various tools that were needed, lost and found, as well as the relationships between characters and their histories and abilities.
Overall, it was a satisfying drama that was enjoyable to watch from beginning to end. I didn’t know how it would end until the last episode, which is always a nice surprise. Highly recommend you give it a try.
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Misses:
- NJH's acting just didn't have enough gravitas to portray a thousand+ year old water god. Although he did try.
- Actually, non of the gods were given reasonable interpretations as beings that have been around for thousands of years. Kind of like watching the American "Supernatural"'s minor gods (immature and powerless)
- Did not fully explore the cool fantasy aspects (use of godly power on earth)
- Habaek's quest was either poorly written or poorly executed, because no satisfaction to viewer whatsoever (in other words, I was not invested in what Habaek was on earth to do, like, at all)
- loveline lacked chemistry (which has already been criticized by many)
Gave the music a higher rating because I enjoyed the music at the opening of every ep, haha.
It's a pity this show is compared to Goblin a lot because to me they are two completely different shows. Goblin asks more existential questions, while BOTWG is more about human love, both family and romantic. Well, theoretically, if BOTWG was better executed, could have been about human love.
Overall, a show that had a lot of wasted potential.
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It was just so bad
I usually never leave reviews, but I feel like I should save your time.If you're new to kdrama, maybe just go for it and watch it (then afterwards when you watch something that's actually good, it will enhance your experience and show you new horizons for quality content possibilities)
This drama was bad, just go watch another Nam JooHyuk drama instead. Or watch something like "Run On", a good Shin Se-kyung drama. The actors aren't bad, but it's the writing that doesn't do them justice--because of bad writing, inevitably characters, therefore, characterisation was frustrating to watch
The plot and pace were boring asf, unnecessary angst, things that just didnt make sense too.
that being said, because of this being one of my first kdramas I didn't realise how bad it was so I just finished it, not knowing the standard for quality at all , if this is one of your first just go for it
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I never read the comic so I came in fresh. The acting I thought was really good. The actors portrayed their emotions very well. There were certain points where the characters weren't speaking but all of the emotions were expressed through their eyes and face. It can get super intense at times and it's great. Nam Joo Hyuk did a great job expressing his emotions. Super hot and adorable at the same time. Shin Se Kyung also did a wonderful job. The chemistry between the two could've been stronger but still good. Im Joo Hwan did a great job. Something I wish the show would've done was to make the relationship between Shin Hoo Ye and Yun So Ah stronger for more tension.
Plot- Wasn't the best plot. People mention that they didn't really give you a full backstory but fed bits and pieces here and there and I thought that was what made it fun to watch. You learn new information as you progress through the show. Sure, I could def use more background on Shin Hoo Ye and why the gods hate him or why he used to be the God of fire. But the best thing was it didn't really drag out a lot. Some dramas tend to have long periods where a lot of episodes were boring and I didn't think this had it.
Music- The OST Glass bridge is BEAUTIFUL. Amazing song and fits sooo well.
It's a great show, great drama, I love fantasy, magic, and rom com so this was perfect for me. Super intense emotional moments. Super cute adorable moments. Could've used more magic. But wouldn't rewatch it.
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The Bride of the Water God, loosely base of the manhwa of the same name. I remember reading there will be a live action of this manhwa I have so ever admired due to the amazing artwork, but I have been distracted and thus forgot about it.
I love watch Live actions of manga's or manhwa's I have read to compare the two. Although, this time it might be a bit of a challenge, because I have yet to finish reading the manhwa and it was a long time I go that I read it. Yet I still had high expectations because it is suched a loved Manhwa...
With this version I was intrigued to see how they would set it in modern Korea... For the drama, the setting worked out well, even the outfits that Habaek wore suited him well (well he is a God, he would look amazing in anything... including shirtless, which happens a lot in this drama). Putting the fan service aside, I felt the main actor was chosen well in my opinion. Although, I loved the God side more than the Human side. The clothes and hairstyles look sooooo sexy!
I remember in the manhwa that it was set more in the realm of the Gods, but in the drama, its the opposite, this was a little disappointing. I would have loved to have seen many different costumes, but I guess they were on a budget and would not have been able to afford it all *Internally cries*. It would have been nice to see more of an artistic style of clothing that fashionable. But that is my own personal opinion, especially as a huge fan of the original art work.
Through the drama, there was moments where I felt things really worked and things didn't. The romance between Sooya and Habaek... I am torn between it working and not working. I understand that Habaek is still plagued by his past love Nakbin, I felt that Habaek needed to show more conflicting emotions about what he should do but Habaek and Sooya's really, really, intense kiss (probably the longest kissing scene I have seen in Kdrama) was what I was waiting for, yet, was it really needed to be that long? was that all there would be?
I loved the drama and there was so much to follow, but maybe it was a little too hectic at times. They did introduce the other characters well, and although, it might have been only a slight touch of their stories and connection, it felt like it worked. Any more and it would have been confusing for those watching or it would have been longer than only 16 episodes, which I would not have minded.
This is probably one of the first drama's where I didn't hate the supporting cast, they were really well chosen, I am not just saying that I am an f(x) fan, but Krystal played Mu-ra really well. I am sure she loved wearing all the dresses too. Also Gong Myung played his character really and also added to the fan service moments in many episodes. It was definitely a great cast.
Overall, if you bare in mind, that live action dramas mostly don't stick to the manhwa/manga's, then its still great to watch. I really enjoyed watching it but now I want to re-read the manhwa to remind myself of why the love story between a God and Human interested me so much at first. Maybe its because its a fairy-tale, one that will never exist in real life, but the fleeting dream is one that I can still admire as only a dream. Well we want to escape from reality at some point in time, why not image a totally attractive God will sweep you off your feet?!
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