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Duckk
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Jul 26, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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I'm getting emotional just thinking about this drama

I don't think a whole novel would be enough for me to fully describe just how amazing this drama was and how incredibly well the characters were developed. This is actually my first 10 star rating. As a musician myself, I could really relate to Seo Ri when she struggled with the violin. Same reason I could never hate Tae Rin since I could relate to her hatred and jealousy of fellow musicians who are favored more and are generally better than you. I cried so much in this drama that I stopped keeping count. I can recall several moments where I had full on breakdowns during some of the really emotional scenes. The actress Shin Hye Sun is so freaking good though, cause whenever she cries I suddenly want to cry with her. I felt for Chan so much throughout the whole drama and I'm glad he was mature enough to realize that his crush on Seo Ri could never be anything bigger. Though I'm not kidding, had the writer been bold enough to make the second lead win over the girl in the end, I would not have minded one bit. Jennifer is honestly such a gem of a character and I always looked forward to seeing her more because she says the most hilarious things. Later on we learn her tragic story, and I'm glad that she also got a happy ending like all the other characters. Love you, Jennifer. The ending was one of the most beautiful endings I've ever watched in ANY show EVER. Honestly, I'm still in a bit of a KDrama slump right now because nothing could possibly rival this masterpiece. The beginning might feel quite slow, but I honestly never felt bored watching this drama because of the character and relationship development constantly going on. Have fun watching the best drama ever.

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louiseeeee5
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Jul 1, 2024
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

One of my comfort dramas

Maybe a little bit bias because this is one of my comfort dramas, but if you are someone who watch k-drama to sort of just unwind, you might enjoy this one. Honestly think this is one of the best feel good dramas. It's heartwarming, adorable and healing. Sure there will be moments that you'd cry or feel sad, but there would be much more moments where you'll smile, feel touched and happy. (and healed? hahaha)

I just finished re-watching it now so I feel empty again.

Also if you are a fan of Shin Hye Sun, you might enjoy this one. She's such a great actress!

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SieL68
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Oct 19, 2019
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

This is just perfect

The story line is exciting and inspiring at the same time. I fell in love with the characters and also the great plot twists and turns throughout the drama. There are subtle hints throughout the drama but is enough only for you to be excited and be more curious thus not ruining the plot twists. I love the house used as the setting, most particularly the secret room below the stairs and the glass roof. The casting is perfect specially the for the female lead because it's really hard to portray such character of being immature but still maintaining the composure of being mature. If someone else starred on this drama, it might actually be overly cute that would be very mushy for the show but this one is just perfect. I usually hate antagonists but for this one I'm glad that I was able to see the antagonist changing for the better and being friends with the protagonist. Also the male lead actually stole my heart completely.

Another plus points for adding classical music throughout the drama. I as able to understand more about classical music. The OST is one of the best part for me. It made me cry several times and I keep listening to those songs on my playlist even though I finished watching the drama. If I were given a chance to re-watch 50 K-Dramas before I die, this would definitely be part of my list.

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Gayle
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Apr 12, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Still 17 or Thirty but Seventeen is such a feel-good kdrama! What I liked the most is the idea that despite the hardships/challenges in life, something good/better is always coming. I also love how they highlighted classical music in this drama and the work of production staff/stage designers. If you're an artist, you can totally relate with this drama, be inspired and get some new ideas. Se-jong is ❤ It's just that most scenes might seem to be unrealistic but nahhh, I still find it cute and good for the heart, that's why I end up finishing it in 2 days. ?
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visarahleiden
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May 17, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
I love this kind of drama. The story is amazing. But what disturbed me the most is the fact that the development of the story is very very very slow! I can't forget how desperate I was several times while watching this. I almost dropped this drama, not once but three times! Gosh.

The story, as you can see from its title, is about someone who's already on her 30 but because she had a terrible accident while she was 17 and brought her to coma. When she finally woke from years of coma, she can't cope with the fact that she's 30 already. And that's it, the story is about her adjusting into her real age.

The main leads are both adorable. This is the first time I watched a drama and found nothing to hate about the characters.

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leftoverfluff
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Sep 24, 2019
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I’ve watched this drama about three times and every time I do, I discover something new. I just finished watching for the 3rd time and I cried and laughed just as much as I did when I saw it the first time, if not more. Because I already knew the story line, I was able to empathize and sympathize with this beautiful cast and their stories. Every character was so important, every story was important. I love this drama and for me it was perfect. The leads have such a comfortable relationship and it makes watching this all the more fun. I would definitely be watching again in the future.

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ltspada
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Oct 29, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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A cute, well acted, well written story

10/10 is my rating. This is a 2018 South Korean tv drama spanning 32, ~30 minute, episodes. It is also known as "Still Seventeen". Gong Woo-jin (Yang Se-jong) is a reclusive 30-year-old man who has closed himself off from others. A tragic event has left him unhappy and emotionally distant. Thirty years before he transformed from a happy teenager who easily smiled to a depressed and withdrawn person who no longer felt he had a right to smile. Woo Seo-ri (Shin Hye-sun) at 17 was a talented musician and a mystery girl whom teen aged Woo-Jin had a crush on. Seo-ri’. Thirteen years later, she wakes up from her coma. Her mental age is still that of a 17-year-old, but she is now 30-years-old. Gong Woo-jin and Woo Seo-ri get involved with each other and fall in love.

Spoiler 🚨 Everything about this was perfect in my book. The plot was believable and interesting. The love story was beyond cute and heart warming. And it ended really well. I would not change a thing. Highly recommend this wonderful feel good romance.

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Breizh_o_veva
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Oct 28, 2023
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

=> An excellent healing & feel good series, with great actors and a lot of tenderness

PLOT: The FL wakes up in the hospital after 13 years in a coma. Her family abandoned her and everyone disappeared. She finds herself, hosted by the ML, scenographer, in her old house, with the ML's nephew and the housekeeper (a little pert but philosophical).

PROS:
+ Great actors (ML = Yang Se Jong, FL = Shin Hye Sun, the nephew)
+ A well-constructed, realistic and coherent story, including the evolution of the characters.
+ A dynamic production, with a good balance of romance/humor/tenderness.
+ An adorable chihuahua, excellent actor and well trained (2 in reality :)
+ excellent OSTs

CONS:
- Lots of coincidences, missed acts, "dramaland".

=> An excellent healing & feel good series
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PLOT : La FL se réveille à l'hôpital après 13 ans de coma. Sa famille l'a abandonnée et tout son monde a disparu. Elle se retrouve, hébergée par le ML, scénographe, dans son ancienne maison, avec le neveu du ML et la gouvernante (un peu perchée mais philosophe).

PROS:
+ Des acteurs géniaux (le ML = Yang Se Jong, la FL = Shin Hye Sun, le neveu)
+ Une story bien construite, réaliste et cohérente, y compris dans l'évolution des personnages.
+ Une réalisation dynamique, avec un bon équilibre romance / humour / tendresse.
+ Un chihuahua adorable, excellent acteur et bien dressé (2 en réalité :)
+ d'excellents OST

CONS:
- Beaucoup de coïncidences, d'actes manqués, de "dramaland".

=> Une excellente série healing & feel good

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Crazy about Asian dramas
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Sep 20, 2018
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Complete entertainment package

This drama is complete entertainment package ..It has some funny moments ,emotionally connected with each part of the episode ,some deep sad moments but the funny and cute love story.They brought love triangle but drama didn't show much attention towards other leads who have genuine feeling towards lead actress so not felt sad for them .I enjoyed this drama thoroughly , background music was perfect totally fit according to the situation and songs were so good especially the one ,"stay with me"..
Jennifer slow dialogue not let understand by other characters in this drama make a episode too much funny .Chan and his two friends and their friendship were too good .Soo rie and Mr.Gong past amazingly connected.
Worth watching this drama.
Don't think just feel,what you like the most ,what you make happy the most choose that thing don't get confused . Don't be hurry take every step slowly with full confidence .Such thing learn from drama.
10 out of 10.

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Scrlt_Pimpernel
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Oct 11, 2018
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
Great drama that makes you laugh, cry, and feel contented. Loved that it focused on the character development and not the usual kdrama tropes. I think the ending was fitting and satisfying. I was also glad to see the main lead in a much much better written drama and role than the last one I saw him in (which I also reviewed). He was so lovable here and the couple were truly perfect for each other. You know it’s right when you start copying each other’s mannerisms and sayings. “Dot dot dot”. You’ll know what I mean once you watch it. ;)
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fooolsun
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Sep 27, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Fun, cute, lovable story.

A really fun and cute story that it's easy to watch. I laughed a lot but I also cried a couple of times. It makes you care about the characters and connect with them. They all were quite mature and reacted to the different situations in a good way, so you don't end up disliking any of the main characters.
The only thing i disliked is that they present "hints" of some mysteries but then they take too long to actually explain what's going on, and there are no other hints that could help you figure it out.
Also, it can be quite frustrating. There were multiple times when something was about to happen but just for a little thing it doesn't, the characters are sometimes quite naive and clueless.
Overall, it is a nice story with nice characters. It's not complicated to understand, something good to watch if you want to get entertained for a bit.

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Kai
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Feb 13, 2019
32 of 32 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Time is gold, but it isn't the world

Ahh, I won't deny, I'm obviously so in love with it! I thought it was going to be a melodrama because it tackles tragedy and stuff, but I was wrong! It was more than just a melancholy, it possess something that I can't even put to words.

The characters, the story, the music and the cast were so perfect. It gave me warmth wherein I've only watched it for 3 days but I felt so attached feeling like I was a part of their family. It was a light drama, but what happened to the main characters where heavy. It made me cry but it also made me realize that yes time will heal anything, but what will heal the time? It was a drama that circulated in healing and not just between the leads, but the whole characters. They helped each other heal even if they were still broken, and let each other mend shattered parts.

I loved the connection between the past and the present. Adding the music, it was all a sweet serendipity. The twist of fate and the click of time, that was perfect. Their parallel past and rollercoaster present was written perfectly, just as the leads were made for each other perfectly. It was an example of "everything happens for a reason". The love that went from each characters, the laugh they shared as family, I also felt it too. And that was what the drama left me.

As Yoo Chan always said, "Don't think, feel". You will really feel the beauty this drama offers, and you will feel the beauty of life. On how age doesn't define a person, or on how achievements doesn't define talent. It will always come down to how great you are as a person and how happy you live.

There were no evil 2nd leads, no stealing of love and no antagonists. It was all love. Well of course there are some casts with no happy endings but that's life, and this drama will let you open the door through happiness along with love.

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