This is a review of Star of the Universe Part 1 with Suho and Ji Woo.
The story is pretty good when you ignore that the Sasaeng fan feels the heroine exudes. She genuinely loves him and he comes to love her as well. I would have loved for this to be a full length series but with idols in the lead, that rarely happens.
At first, I did not like the story as it felt like the typical idol web drama where the girl meets and falls in love with an idol but this story is different. By the end of the drama, I was screaming for more. Ji Woo who plays the ghost did not annoy me and Suho managed to pull off the acting perfectly. I also love the fact that there was more to their relationship than you would think.
The supporting characters are also amazing. For such a short drama, I was surprised they were even included but they were the also perfect. Both the doctor and the EMT had their own story and I loved how it connected back to the main character played by Ji Woo.
All in all, a solid web series, and I would totally recommend it.
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First let me start with the story - as a girl,i was jumping in my seat the entire time =). The story has perfect timing and its not too slow or too fast. This drama for 3 episodes(thats how i watched it) can be considered a masterpiece and i loved every minute of it. The story. the cast and THE *PLOTTWIST*!
Acting/Cast - First let me start with the star of this drama Ji Woo(Byul) she did so well in this drama * claps* considering she is playing a main lead for the first time she did 6/6 and i didnt hate her character. I have seen her only in the movie Cart and the drama You're All Surrounded so i know she has big potential! I cant wait to see her in another drama as a main lead because she was the main main here for me! (Cant believe she is only 1 year older than me 0_0)....
Next: Kim Jun Myeon(Suho) did really well and the character he played is.... i wish i could find myself a man like him *sobs*. His acting was good and i hope he does just as good in his next upcoming drama I eat bread.
Next: Shin Hyun Soo was a full of suprises in this drama and the twist damm... I have seen him in Remember - War of the son and i hope that he gets the main role one day, now that he has 2 dramas that did well! Lets cheer him on!
Lets include Na Hae Ryung she did really well as well. All off the cast can be described as full of potential and i hope they do well in the future because they did 1000/1000 in this drama!
Music - *cries* Really good now because of this drama, i will cry everytime i hear Suho....i mean Kim Jun Myeon sining. So good 10/10. All the leads are so talented!!!
Rewatch value - YES! I will watch it again, once my chest pain is gone, i will watch it all the way to episode 2 (you know...) Watch it if you havent already!
Overall- This drama touched my soul, my heart, my ears,my brain even my appendix! Because they all have feelings now 0_0 !!! Some people have watched this like a 10 minute episode drama with 21 episodes but i waited for all of them to be out like a 3 episode drama and i recommend you watch it like that. You will not regret it, i don't... maan i hope i find myself a man so cute as Woo Joo...
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The story was perfect you could feel with every single character.
I loved the songs especially the ones sung by Junmyeon.
The timing of the events was perfectly fitting. A lot happend in the last two episodes but the rush didnt disturbed me. It was fitting.
Overall a wonderfun heartbreaking Drama!
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A Meaningful Romance Without the Nonsense
This series is all I ever wanted from Kdrama. A romance without excessive fluff or cliché that can still tell a heartfelt and emotionally resonant story. The series is short, but I think that may be for the better. Excellent writing and acting ensures we get to know the main characters enough to care about them, and manages to maintain a pacing that is not rushed and not dragged out.This is a romance at its purest. Stripped of love triangles and ex-girlfriends and endless frustrating setbacks. And, while it isn't entirely exempt from the occasional misunderstanding, you can rest assured that a drama with six 30 minute episodes isn't going to waste any time.
Many dramas involving life and death or characters who have lived longer than they should seem to freeze their character's mental development at the time they died, but the female lead here does seem to have learned from death. She frequently offers insights in the form of beautiful metaphor, which is just one of the many unique dimensions to her character. The other characters, while receiving significantly less screen time than a typical show's, are still fleshed out to the same level and provide a well thought out background for a captivating main story.
I highly recommend this series, especially to those who want a break from the tropes in pursuit of a more true and simple love story which conveys with nuance and poetry the magic of a first love.
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Surprisingly good.
I really enjoyed this web drama. Typically web dramas do not have this much character to them and one can easily figure out the plot withing the 1st episode, this one keep my interest peaked. The ending was beautiful as well. The characters played well against each other and complimented the plot well. I have no issues with this except the fact that I wished it were longer. Suho's performance was superb , any EXO fan would be proud of our Leader as he showed versatility in his ability to convey what was needed to be make this web drama a success. I would encourage anyone who loves EXO to watch this and add it to their favorites list.Was this review helpful to you?
It’s funny because I think I’m starting to get more into the idea of fantasy and this was just a unique story; the grim reaper tries to save someone’s life is basically what it is. They fall in love but you can’t change the outcome of how fate is supposed to play, it’s an eye for an eye.
The chemistry was great! Suho did amazing with his emotions and I loved the acting from everyone.
The music was easy and sweet.
All in all, I could not help but cry at how wonderful and pieced together this show was. It was quick, easy and painful all in one. They did such an amazing job with a unique story and I give this all the kudos in the world.
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The acting is most thing deserved to be complained. I think that idols can have a chance to act because some of them have talents in acting but they should be a supporting roles until they have enough ability to be cast as a lead. I do not care they are actors or idols or models if they can perform the role well. Suho is very stifff actor and it is safe to say he has no talents in acting. This is not his first role. He should not be cast in the film anymore or he may get many anti-fans instead of getting new fans. He shows no emotion of the singer who is lonely, no emotion of the man who is in love. And he has no chemistry with the main girl.
The only thing I noticed in this drama is the second couple. The second girl is actually more outstanding than the main girl.
Finally, Suho's handsome is not enough to make me want to see him again in the drama. There are many handsome actors with good acting out there. I think he should focus on his singing instead of acting again,. Terrible acting!
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I like the story, I like the plot. I also like the concept.
This a good web drama. Not much more to say because I did enjoy it.
The thing I just don't like about this one is the twist on the ending and for this giving me false hopes that it was all okay. That she will be staying at his side forever. It's kind of disappointing to me. And also, it's a bit short.
For me also, the guy and the girl I didn't find them likable as a couple. It was bearable though.
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