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Anyways here is my cup of sharing the same 'awesome, cute, blah blah.(sorry I can't help writing a review for this)
First of all, this is the first k-drama that I didn't find boring or dragging at any place. Everybody believing a girl to be a boy (that too a slender girl with hairless face and female voice) is kinda too much. But believe me, it is way cuter to think like 'haan.. it will not happen in reality'. We will just end up thinking it will be good if something like this happens for real. Unlike some dramas, not a lead actor or lead actress is annoying. Nobody has overacted. Even I did not want to give it a try at first because I find it boring to see the same kinda female lead who is poor but cheerful,everybody around her adores her and besides the male lead, there will always be one more poor fellow falling for her and be ready to do anything to her. Although this drama has similar touch in it, it is enjoyable.
Every character is awesome and its cute that everybody has their own little story. I always thought that Lee dong wook will be my all time favorite actor, gosh I can't believe I like Gong yoo better than him. His acting skills are amazing and I can't figure out why he is not as famous as many other average actors.
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Story: Although it was your typical poor girl rich boy fall in love concept it was pure masterpiece. I mean the story did not drag out completely each episode was just great.
Cast: each character was just hilarious in their own way, i was not bored even once, there was not a character i hated (unlike some dramas)
Music: Although it used mostly Western music it suited each seen very well
Rewatch: YES YES YES YES YES
I just found out this RIP to Lee un who played Hwang Min Yeop, it was a very unfortunate accident . :(
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While the basic plot line of the story has been done many times before (girl poses as a guy) Coffee Prince executed it in a new and refreshing way. The acting was WONDERFUL, I seriously began to believe that this was a real story and not just a drama. The actors were great and gave really good reactions to the situation even if they weren't the main characters in the scene (which doesn't happen a lot in other dramas). The music was interesting and they didn't play the same five songs over and over again, they kept in new and fresh while still keeping a couple ones that you'll be able to recognize.
I have to say though that my favorite part of the whole drama was the lack of angst. Angst is one of my biggest issues in dramas, and while a little bit is good for a story I keep seeing dramas overuse it so much i just wanna punch the screen/stop watching. An example of this would be Issues/Misunderstandings the characters have with one another. In any other drama while being accused of doing something they did not do, a character would just stand there and take it and NOT explain the truth or their side of the story which would solve everything. BUT in Coffee Prince all the characters are adults who aren't immature and impulsive. they make decisions based on rational thought rather than their fleeting emotions. if they have a problem with someone, they confront that person to try and solve their disputes rather than wasting 4 episodes beating around the bush just to clear up one measly misunderstanding.
Once again the acting was just top notch, super believable with scenes that seemed real and flowed as if they were actually happening. Only one or two scenes in the whole drama seemed a tad bit forced (but maybe i'm just being picky)
The lead male character is just to die for and does the best acting out of all of them. You just wanna open your heart to him cause he is hard not to love
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This was my first and favorite drama ever, so I apologize if I sound biased. ^^However, even when I watch it again now, it still stands the test of time and is my favorite drama. The cast is wonderful and great and the story line is really refreshing. After watching more dramas, I realize a lot of the girls are reeallyy girly, clingy, and sometimes annoying. The heroine in this drama is completely the opposite. Definitely a fantastic, refreshing, and fun drama if you're looking for something lighthearted and wonderful.
Also, the ending of a drama really matters to me. I won't post any spoilers, don't worry! I just feel the need to say that the ending is fantastic. A lot of dramas either cram a lot into the last few minutes of the episode and doesn't give us any closure or finish tying up loose strings. This one definitely did a fantastic job at making sure every person you fall in love with in the drama has their story told. ^^
10/10!
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Coffee Prince did not disappoint at all. The story took me on an emotional rollercoaster just like it takes its characters. The romance is beautiful and I love how it was handled--that issues weren't glossed over, but solved and thought through, just like in real life.
I can't say enough about the cast. They are amazing; all the pairings have great chemistry, both female/male romance and the friendships. Each character plays off the other; without one, the dominoes of this drama would possibly fall. I've fallen in love with this cast and hope that they act together sometime in the future.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Coffee Prince, and it will always have a special place in my heart. I will certainly rewatch this again and again. :D
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Go Eun Chan is not a girl pretending to be a guy, she is naturally like that. A complete tomboy. And Han Kyul is not only a chaebol, he's someone with a warm heart.
This drama captivates viewers essentially because of the romance. There are a lot of skinship moments, but the best thing is their love. It's amazing the things he does for her. (This is the moment I realize I'll die single. Not many men can compete with him T_T)
I recommend this to anyone! Watch it, you won't regret it. It's nice, has good actors and it's also funny.
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STORY - I love the idea of the homosexuality (not because that I'm part of the LGBT too.. Well, maybe that's one of the reasons). Since I am bisexual, me imagining that Eun Chan is really a guy, Han Gyul falling for a guy and their scenes together before Han Gyul knew the truth really made me jump on my bed and scream on the inside (especially on the beach part). I also love how the atmosphere changed so fast, like the scene was jumping with joy and then the following would be heartbreaking. I really like it. I love the plot. It's typical, yes, but it makes it interesting and I love it! I also like the idea of the love square. When Yoo Joo and Han Gyul have their cute scenes, I was like "NO. NO!" because I ship Eun Chan and Han Gyul and thank goodness for a good ending. I gave it 9.5 though because of the ending. I really wanted to know what happened next, I even expected for their wedding! LOL.
ACTING/CAST - The acting is superb. Every members of the cast did an AMAZING JOB in doing their roles. I mean, COME ON! They are amazing! Gong Yoo is daddy as always and I love their connection with Eun Hye. Their chemistry is amazing!
MUSIC - The music is good but not memorable. The La La La song got stuck in my head though.
REWATCH VALUE - I would watch it again when I'm in the mood to watch.
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THIS IS IT
This is how it all began, isn`t it?The craze over Korean dramas seems to have started with this pioneer, a drama which should be in the 9s, and isn`t because, some people just don`t like serotonin, I guess. Now, I have to be honest. Before Korean, I was hardcore into Japanese dramas since the age of 12. And, around that time, two dramas would always be mentioned. Hana Yori Dango(a favorite to this day) and Coffee Prince. Sadly, because of my unfounded ignorance, I refused ardently to watch CP until now. But maybe it`s for the better, because nostalgia can`t blind me here.Even without that, I can say that this is a classic for a reason and it`s a true blasphemy, again, that it`s rated lower than, say, Master`s Sun(which I liked fine, but it didn`t hook me).
Coffee Prince is a story that might`ve been told numerous times, but never in this way and never with this amount of effort and likeability. Perhaps unfairly, because of this drama, I cannot watch Gong Yoo in any other project involving romance, because it just feels lackluster in comparison. Everyone here feels like family. And my meaning is two fold. The chemistry between the actors is so overpowering that there is no way to believe that they aren`t real friends. Another part is that, when I watch this drama, I feel like I`m a part of that family and that is why the rewatch value for me is so high. I will never get bored of this.
Go Eun Chan, Choi Han Kyul, Noh Sun Ki, Choi Han Sung... they all belong to a universe of their own. That universe is special, pure, and something that can never be replicated. And I stand by that. If this drama is ever remade, it won`t do well unless it`s with these actors. It`s obvious that for both screen writers, this was a flash in the pan, since they were never able to write something like this again. It`s both a blessing and a curse to make something this memorable. You will either launch your career into outer space(Gong Yoo) or you will be eaten by the level of popularity which you cannot live up to (Yoon Eun-hye). Whatever the case may be, Coffee Prince is unadulterated shot of magic that we all need. It may be a bit cliché and seen before, but so what?If you can make a story, which has been told a million times before, stand out in this way, I would say you`ve overcome a bigger feat than if you`ve told a completely new story. So, give it a chance if you haven`t, don`t be like me. And with that being said, I`ll make me a cup of average coffee(-_-) and watch this drama for seventh time in five months.
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maybe a classic but not that good
It was hard for me to start this one in 2010 (always dropped it) and I give another chance this year. i was totally right. this is boring, dragging, I really don’t like the second couple.The main one is cute but I don’t really like the FL either, she is really disappointing me most time of the show. For this trope (girl acting like a boy) this is the least good…
I like some old kdrama cliche but everything else was so long and boring !
At least it’s a very good cast ! Can’t deny it ! I thought it would be better..
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A Cute, Gender Bending Love Story
NOTE: This is a re-watch drama for me. When I watched it for the first time during its airtime, I rated it a 9. This current rating is based off of my second watch.The story is a cute, new, and refreshing love story. At the time this drama came out, you didn't see too much of the female lead dressing up as a male, etc. That wasn't until after this drama that they really started taking off. The drama focuses on several different stories to the point where I questioned who the main leads were because we were constantly being tossed around the cast of characters.
Coffee Prince starts off strong, but by Episode 11/12 I was bored. I wanted it to end and was mortified to see how long the episodes were and how many more I had left. Everything sort or changes so suddenly. You spend 10 episodes developing this relationship and deciding whether you love or hate the characters, it all comes to a head so quickly and then deadpan. It's just ... boring.
The secondary leads have a goodness awful story. You immediately want to skip through it every time they come on the screen. I never understood through both watched how these almost 30 year olds act more childish than high schoolers.
My opinion on the acting is 100% biased because I am such a fangirl of Gong Yoo. I mean, watch the drama! The man's smile is just 🥵. Lee Sun Gyun is also a favorite of mine. His voice is just meltworthy. I have enjoyed other dramas with Eun Hye, but this one doesn't do it for me. I wasn't a fan of her acting the first round and even now, I couldn't relate, feel bad, or want to hug her character.
The music was not memorable for me. I cannot remember a single song from it. Even watching it a second time, I asked myself if there even had an OST playing because I didn't pay attention.
The re-watch value isn't there for me. Again, the first 10 episodes really draw you in, bit after that it's fluff, and not the cotton candy kind.
If you have never seen this drama, I suggest giving it a whirl. It truly is a good drama for a first watch, with a cute love story and what I feel carries the message of "Love doesn't see gender". You really root for the main couple and the success of everything they're fighting for.
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