I have to mention that the characters were so perfectly chosen,these people could be actually real,so relatable.
After finishing this drama i feel somehow happy and made me feel like a different person,a better person. It is impactful,really. Please give it a watch :)
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Basically in conclusion, I would totally recommend this drama if you are interested in something short, simple, humorous and intriguing.
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I really felt that I was on a guided tour, vicariously traveling with the characters through various destinations in France. Of course, the cinematography was amazing. The pace was just right, and I found myself relaxing as I watched the adventure unfold and got drawn into each character's story. There were emotional ups and downs as I watched each character develop, and each couple navigating through rough waters in their relationships. Many times, I found myself really hoping that everyone had a happy ending.
The acting was excellent, so sincere that it felt genuine and authentic. This is the first time I have seen Jung Yong Hwa act, and he is simply adorable. There were an earnestness and honesty that he brought to his character, San Ma Ru, and boy, can that man kiss! I loved episode 7, where there was a kiss scene within a kiss scene within a kiss scene! He and Lee Yeon Hee had such great chemistry as the main couple. Lee Yeon Hee is lovely, and she portrayed Yun So So well. As for the supporting cast, there were no individual shout-outs since it was evident that they all really poured their hearts into the drama.
I cannot even find fault with the music as the selection was absolutely perfect and fitting.
The story is written so well, and there were many poignant scenes as well as memorable quotes. I would definitely re-watch this drama. My only gripe is that I wish there were a couple more episodes to tie everything up neatly but that is because I am a hopeless romantic and I want a fabulous big-bang ending. I still liked the ending because it made sense and it did work out for everyone.
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Take me to France!
BEAUTIFUL scenery - it made me want to hop a plane for France! The cast was good. I especially liked the developing friendship between the older woman and the shopping girl. When the older woman smiles, so cute! I didn't care about the father/daughter storyline. The main couple were cute. I rated it lower because of the premarital sex, that's just a personal bias of mine.This wasn't your typical Korean drama. Often, when you have multiple characters, the stories are very surface, and you don't have time to know more about them. That was not the case here. I'll say again, it made me want to go on vacation!
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Simple Relaxing story
This was an easy watch. I normally would not give this drama a high rating like a 9 but given a simple story that was well told, i thought it would be good to give it a high mark.I thought Lee Yun Hee did a superb job as tour guide and team management. I have been to France but I learnt a lot watching this drama than my actual tour of France. Lee Yun Hee's voice was soothing and welcoming. She was never fazed by the drama that was unfolding with her team.
For me, there were some lessons to be learnt when dealing with difficult people,
I highly recommend this drama when one wants to simply be guided without too much emotions involved in watching a drama.
Cons: I didn't like the last part of the drama.. but I have now come to expect some sort of calamity prior to a drama coming to an end... I just don't get why this couple would choose to "tempt" fate.
Anyway... enjoy this beautiful drama.
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The True Beauty of Traveling Stories
Traveling stories have always been a favourite of mine. The two main parts of these type of stories are the places shown and the characters who are on this trip and their stories (the past they are running from, the present that makes a change in them or makes them come to a decision and the future they will face after this trip and how it resonates with us. How it makes us watch the places in awe and feel what the characters are feeling is what makes this genre of stories entertaining to watch,I am happy to say that this Kdrama succeeds in doing this very well. We grow attached to this group and their stories and all the endings are also satisfying and feel like what a normal person will do in their situation more or less and the best part no antagonists. This especially shown well in the Hero's story. Every person is shown as a human strong in their beliefs and fighting their own battles and I really like that.
Though there are a couple of eps where The Hero did annoy me and I didn't get satisfactory resolution but in the end it's alright. It's a minor part of the story I can forgive.
Seriously every character in this story is so relatable to us and our family and friends that we get invested in the whole journey pretty soon. All the emotions as we go through this journey with them is just so fulfilling.
The places shown are such a delight to see. My mother and I thoroughly enjoyed all the sights shown and the history of the sights explained to us. Makes us feel part of the group and we feel like we are travelling with them.
All in all highly recommended!
P.S:- Also the best part of this Kdrama is how we are shown many times to not just assume about the lives the strangers we come across and judge them. We love to gossip and guess people's lives. The problem is when we assume some things about them and then realise that we really couldn't be far from the truth.
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This drama started really slow for me which was a surprise given that it is only 12 episodes. I wasn’t impressed with the acting in the beginning especially the main lead but as the story continues to unfold I started to understand the characters better and was more forgiving. What I don’t get is how silly Ma Ru can get one minute and then quite deep the next. I have to say though that our San Ma Ru definitely have his heart in the right place, he does not compromise giving him his quiet strength. I love his friend at work :).Story touched almost all relationships here and at one point or another gives the viewers a peek at their own lives. I took some time reflecting on So So boss’ words about the traveling bag, what’s important and not important to you.... I like the ending, not forced but not hanging either, just right! However, I would really like a side story of the brother and his bride to be ;)
The music is on point and perfect. It was fun, sad, cute all rolled into one. The cinematography was stunning and the director was brilliant in making this drama as if the viewers were walking and enjoying the sights of France themselves. I swear I felt the breeze blow my hair, the smell of the water, the feel and sound of cobblestones under my shoes and the sweet smell of the English flowers including the fermented kimchi ;). France is not in my bucket list but I may just put it in there after watching this drama.
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AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT DID NOT LIKE IT???
Honestly, I feel like I enjoyed the sub-characters' stories so much more... -_-I feel like there was not really much of a build up between the two main leads and I learned so much more about France than the leads' love story.......
I will say it had great POTENTIAL to be really interesting - I did enjoy how each "couple" showed different types of struggle of love and was interested in seeing their outcomes but for the main characters... it just felt super sped up and not much of romance storyline? I also understand they were on a trip and it happened so fast but... just wasn't really fun.
They also did a great job of making the audience "assume" things and really giving good plot twists (especially with Yoon Park and Park You Na's situations)!
I also love Jong Yong Hwa but he seemed so derpy in this drama LOL (I mean was still cute but yeah)
Overall - my goal is to watch through all the dramas and their episodes LOL but this is nothing something I would take the time to rewatch.
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A delightfully paced ensemble/romance
To be honest, I wasn't expecting a lot out of The Package. I mainly chose to watch for Jung Yong Hwa, one of my first drama loves, and I was in the mood for a silly romance.The Package is surprisingly complex. The show follows a group of travelers (three couples and one single man, our male lead, plus the tour guide, our female lead) and slowly shows us their personal stories as we join them on their package tour of France. Once we've met everyone and established the backstory of the main couple, the show shifts to focus at least one episode on learning more about each of the other members of the group. This approach makes the pacing of this show an absolute delight. Even when the leads themselves aren't being particularly interesting in a given episode, watching the other members of the tour interact can carry the episode. Honestly, I hadn't realized that the show was only twelve episodes, and was surprised when I practically stumbled on the last one. I think the writers could have stretched it out more, but they didn't, and I'm honestly glad. Not every storyline was fully finished, but that wasn't the point of this show. The point was to explore the different reasons that these couples are on their trip and enjoy a little bit of romance along the way. The open ending for our little group fits with the theme of travel and finding yourself.
An ensemble drama masking as a romance, plus a lot of nice shots of France. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, fairly quick watch!
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Feel good, feel great
Personally if I spend 12-16 hours watching k dramas, this is how I want to feel at the end of it.Feel good, feel great, feel happy that everything is right with the world.
Now if I wanted to see reality, misery and sad endings, I would watch real life documentaries because life is stranger than fiction.
So thank you for taking us on a detailed tourist ride of France - it was spectacular.
Nice personal stories, clichéd and some over the top,but hey, put all together it worked !
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