if u r not into slow drama or u don't want to give it a try, it's not for u
i admit that first eps are kinda boring and u would gonna think if they portray in cringy the 'trauma' in the storyline (coz obv it's not just a simple word to talk about). my first impression when I saw the poster, is that I thought of light drama with a plot of having trauma.honestly, I'm not into slow drama but I realized watching several eps, the plot, the scenes, and how they portray the characters are REALISTIC. it's not having trauma and suddenly being healed bcoz of love, that's not as simple as that. other circumstances happened to their personal, social, and family life and brought them roller coaster emotions that reflect the reality of life.
in terms of acting, I really love how Junho and Jin-ah portrayed their characters so well. at first, u gonna question their chemistry, but nah, they're so good!
This drama made me cry, laugh, and cry huhu and I also learned a lot. This drama is a healing and comfort drama for me.
Life is about risk, pain, sacrifice, and love. Life is so precious. If you're reading this, I hope u overcome the thing u are going through, and be strong. Proud of u!
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Why it became my one of the fav dramas and why should you watch it.
One of the standout elements of "Just Between Lovers" is its realistic portrayal of trauma. The series does not shy away from the raw and often painful process of coping with grief and loss. This authenticity makes the characters' struggles and growth profoundly relatable. The proper bonding between Kang-doo and Moon-soo is another highlight; their relationship evolves naturally, rooted in shared pain and genuine affection. The series beautifully captures the spectrum of human emotions, from despair and anger to hope and love, making it a deeply moving watch.However, the series is not without its flaws. The slow pacing might be a drawback for some viewers, as it takes time to unfold the story and develop the characters. Additionally, the kissing scenes are notably awkward and lack the passion one might expect in a romantic drama, which can be a bit disappointing.
Despite its slow pacing and less-than-stellar kissing scenes, "Just Between Lovers" shines in its depiction of realistic trauma and the healing power of human connection. The emotional depth and strong performances by the cast make it a worthwhile watch. It's a series that takes you on an intimate journey of pain, resilience, and love, leaving a lasting impression on your heart.
If you're looking for a drama that captures the essence of human emotions with a realistic touch, "Just Between Lovers" is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
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OMG!
I am new to Korean Dramas and watch them daily now. I watched Just Between Lovers for the first time and it definitely kept my interest. I was already heart broken when it looked like the character played by Lee Jun ho had died. To my relief his character survived. From my perspective since losing five loved ones during the last three years, the outcome of this movie made me happy. I know it is silly since it is only a movie but seeing positive outcomes keeps me watching Korean dramas. I recently discovered this actor and so far really love his movies. Great acting.Was this review helpful to you?
Please give this one a try!
This (along with Beautiful World) is one of my all time favorite dramas. I’ve rewatched this show so many times on multiple different platforms. The acting, the story, the music, the production, just EVERYTHING is sooo good. It’s a tear-jerker though so be sure to have a few tissues handy. This show is perfect for those who love romantic melodramas. It’s somber but has its light-hearted moments. It really makes you feel for the characters and understand what they’re going through.I cannot recommend this enough so please just give it a try.
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Aprendi que quando algo tiver que acontecer, ela vai independente da situação, você nunca vai estar preparado, pois a vida é assim. Então em vez de dizer palavras que ferem para as pessoas que te amam, abrace-as e as ame com toda sua força, pois nunca sabemos o amanhã. E mesmo depois de tantas coisas que os abalaram, juntaram os cacos, mesmo quando não parecia possível e tentaram seguir em frente. Me doía ver eles guardavam tanto dor pra si, vi que é importante desabafar suas dores e medos pra as pessoas que amam e assim torna-los menores ao os compartilhar.Esse foram os pensamentos que eu tive após terminar esse dorama.
Não foi apenas um dorama triste, ele teve também episódios engraçados e felizes, uma hora eu ria em outra eu chorava. Adiei muito terminar de o assistir, mas valeu super a pena. E o casal principal se tornou um dos meus favoritos, tão fofos e lindos apoiando uma ao outro, nunca vou me esquecer desse casal. Eles conseguem dar um final que todos os personagens mereciam.
Enfim vou terminar por aqui essas avaliação, pois sinto que vou reviver todos os sentimentos que tive durante e escrever umas 10 páginas kkkk. Vou terminar com uma citação da falas de um dos meus personagens favoritos:
" Assim como o infortúnio vem inesperadamente. Milagres vem do nada, logo quando estamos quase desistindo de ter esperança"
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my heart belongs to this kdrama
This will forever be one of my favourite kdramas to exist. I don't think everyone would agree because this kdrama really is quite unique and if you like this type of genres. This was such a tragic, bittersweet, beautiful story as well as a love story. Two people who experienced the same traumatic event yet hurting in different ways and finding each other again and making each other heal by loving each other..its just wow. So beautifully done.I feel like I could rant about this story for a long time. Its just one of a kind. The actors had so much chemistry with each other and Lee Junhos acting is just phenomenal in here especially when he got diagnosed and yelled in the middle of the street..that scene really stuck with me. Just very beautiful.
Still pissed how they made me think he would die in the end but thankfully that wasn't the case. I'm gonna spend the rest of my life thinking how beautiful their love story is.
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Emotional and empathetic
Though i liked this drama for its acting and emotional story line , i dont think i can ever rewatch it .The plot was quite empathetic, but they stretched a single case for too long , they could have finished it in probably 12 episodes.
Apart from it the first break up between the lead couples was fine and understood , and i really liked the fact that the FL sticked to him and follow him around , unlike other romcoms where they easily have change of heart. But the second bteak up made me really hate the FL, it was totally uncalled for . You stick to someone who has saved u and thinks his only way to live is to be with u .. u dont leave and walk away ! And then later she lectures him that walking away is not an answer 🙄.. i totally dint get it !
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still one of the best romantic-fusion modern dramas ever
A story of healing true love in the aftermath of a national disaster. A quiet and delicate show, punctuated by the intrusive memories of the two leads of being buried alive as children in a shopping mall collapse. A fictional story which reflects a national trauma in '95; the show's accident happens in '05 and the action of the story is set over a decade later.Junho and Won Jin-ah are brilliant in the leading roles, magnetic personalities with a powerful and romantic attraction to each other. Their performances overshadow a second lead couple who hold an important place in the script. The two pairs demonstrate a contrast between families broken by the aftermath of the disaster and those from families who were responsible and who retained relative wealth. All are psychologically scarred by it. A third lead couple is one of my all-time favourites because they are fully developed characters and funny without being over-the-top sterotypes.
The soundtrack by Nam Hye Seung, is compelling but not overpowering. Memories contrast the pastels of the intact mall and the following billowing clouds of dust and glittering shards of class, with the grey dark scenes of the entrapment and rescue. The RL scenes are shot mostly in a clear daylight (out on the construction site etc.) or a well-lit office where the first couple end up employed by the second.
To begin with, neither of the pair recognizes each other from the event so long ago. The FL has traumatic amnesia but deals daily with her parents' pain; they are unable to move on from the death of her younger sister. The ML only has one family member, his younger sister, left and lives in poverty; his opportunities were destroyed by his severe injuries and by the corrupt blockage of his family's compensation package. Slowly all concerned shift away from their long-held coping mechanisms: anger, forgetting, sadness, guilt and regret.
The favorite quote of one of the more unique characters (a loan shark by day and a doctor at night for those who cannot afford healthcare) is from Im Chul Woo, whose books often deal with the aftermath of the bloody Gwangju uprising of '80. "..Suffering, resentment and regrets are your strengths. With these strengths, somehow survive [this] ugly and frightening life."
A Studio Dragon show with the composers Park Sang Hee and Nam Hye Seung. Writer -- Yoo Bo Ra.
On my top ten best ever kdramas list as of 12/24: Goblin, Hwayugi, Because This Is My First Life, Just between Lovers; the K2, Run On, Doom at Your Service; Tomorrow, Alchemy of Souls (earliest to latest) and Mr. Plankton .
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Why didn't I have it on my watch list before?
When I find a masterpiece like this one I wish I started watching kdramas before.Although I am usually more into funny rom-coms, sometimes I need something more serious and that's when I find the true worth-watching series.
No flaws, no useless content or scenes. All characters follow their path, find their way and development.
The plot is so perfect that I would have been ok even with a sad ending, but the authors gifted us an unexpexted happy ending giving way to pure romance.
If I really want to find a defect, the few kissing scenes were not so passionate, but I could live with that.
Lee Jun Ho astonishing...almost beyond the acting of Seo In Guk in "The smile has left your eyes" (which I found a materpiece as much as this drama, but at times pissed me off a little more).
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I've been watching korean dramas since 2003 and melodramas like this are the trend before. And because I got so used to melodramas, I had been on hiatus in that category. I think The Princess' Man was the last drama that I watched before I've decided to watch a melo again. So, I saw the ratings of this one was pretty surprised it has such high ratings, so I decided to watch it.
This drama is just good for me, not very good, just good. I don't know. The actors are pretty amazing esp Jun Ho and Jin Ah, actually, they are the only reason I continued watching this. I really hate self-pity and those I'll-let-you-go-for-your-own-good scenes, but since these 2 delivered it quite well, I continued watching. Story-wise, I think it resembles the kdramas before in early 2000's wherein there are tons of connections between the actors and complications. The quality of this drama is good, I just feel like I cannot connect. Does someone here feel the same? lol
Music - I love their soundtracks! The songs make you feel nostalgic and suit the scenes really well!
Rewatch Value - ah it's a no for me. This is too heavy for me. Or maybe, this is just not my cup of tea.
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Sad and Depressing
I didn't understand the meaning of a "melo" drama until watching this story. I legit felt sad and depressed watching it despite the optimistic ending.❤ Won Jin Ah was enchanting in the lead female role as she balanced between the reserved and emotional nature of Ha Moon Soo. Her story was by far the most interesting, particularly her relationship with her family and her grief over the death of her sister.
❤ What is it with male leads pushing away the female lead when they need them the most? The one that comes immediately to mind is Oh My Venus, but this is a close second. It made it hard to root for the main lead couple when Lee Kang Doo continuously rebuffed Ha Moon Soo's compassion and support. I get to some degree part of his story is allowing others to witness his pain, but it quickly became aggravating watching the push/pull between them.
❤ Other than Moon Soo and Lee Kang Doo's family members, the rest of the side characters were uninteresting and one-note. I've seen these actors in other shows so I know they can perform, but they were given very little to do beyond pine for one another or move the plot forward for the main couple.
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