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Why I LIKE it?
1. The ANJells
Park Shin Hye, Jang Geun Suk, Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Hong Ki were all adorable in this drama. They were funny, silly and cute with a capital C. I have a feeling that they enjoyed their roles and each other's company while filming and it showed in the portrayal of their characters.
There is also the undeniable chemistry between Park Shin Hye and Jang Geun Suk, which made watching so much fun as their characters develop feelings for each other.
Surprisingly, both Jung Yong Hwa and Lee Hong Ki also performed really well considering that they were both rookies in the drama series scene at the time they filmed You're Beautiful. Jung Yong Hwa's acting was decent while Lee Hong Ki's stood out and his scenes were some of the most memorable for me.
2. The Story
It was well written and emotionally balanced. All happy and sad events in the story were relevant. Yes, there were some -that doesn't happen in real life- moments but that's the beauty of fiction for you. They were a part of the story for their entertainment value and they were not annoyingly impossible.
3. The Soundtrack
I just love love the songs in this drama! Enough said.
I recommend this drama to anyone who is looking for story that is cute, fun and very entertaining. It will keep you laughing and anticipate the different character's antics. You will stay glued to the screen as you watch!
WARNING: Expect severe withdrawal and the songs on repeat inside your head when you're done watching. Enjoy!
-- THE DRAMA FIEND
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The plot was also really good! It's cute and pretty well-thought out. While it is dramatic (it is, after all, a DRAMA!) it's also really funny and adorably cute! (Especially Jeremy, HongKi's character!) I couldn't stop myself from laughing out loud or giggling and squeeling at a cute scene when they occurred (which was quite often).
It's easily one of my favorite dramas, and one that I would actually consider watching again and again, as it never gets old! Definitely a must-watch! ^^
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To start with,Tae Kyung is one of those characters whom a girl could easily fall for because in reality a girl will always choose a bad guy over the good one.Tae Kyung is someone whom one hates at first site but as the episodes go further i liked him slowly..park shin hye as the lead is amazing.she knows how to act and can really make cute adoring faces where any guy could fall in love with as so many do in the drama.
the villain is vicious trying to ruin everything but it is the three musketeers who are always there saving Go Mi Nyu.
the romance is also also good throughout which keeps us hooked
the humour of this drama is one of the best.it was so hilarious that mother had to come to the room to ask if a whole army was laughin with me or not..:D
the girl disguising as the guy is one of the most common formula in dramas but i love how kdramas seem to bring the same story in so many different ways changin it in the process.the music score is amazing
the only problem this drama had was that after 12th episode it sort of dragged where i didnt know where it was going.but nothing can be perfect so even with its flaws this drama was a good one..to be rewatched again and again
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Let me first address about the pace of the drama, since I think pacing seems to be so crucial to a successful drama, and something even many of the best dramas mess up on. The pacing of the storyline in You're Beautiful is dang near perfect. Never, in both times that I have watched the drama, have I felt the plot was either rushed or dragged out. It has the perfect balance of flow. As I said, I think that is very rare in dramas, even the best ones.
Next up, the cast. Now, I don't think I have read hardly any negative reviews for this drama, but I have, here and there, read of some people's negative opinions on a couple of the actors and their characters. I will start with them first. Park Shin Hye as Go Mi Nam brings a sweet performance. There are some people who think her acting is weak, but I think she portrays the innocence and complete naivety of the character perfectly, complete with wide eyed surprise and openly displaying her emotions.
I've also read in various places about how some people consider Jung Yong Hwa's performance of Shin Woo as weak. Again, I'd have to disagree with them there. After watching again, I have some to appreciate the character's quiet strength and silent affection. Just because a character is quiet and does not assert himself does not make that character weak, nor does it make it the actor weak in portraying them. I think he did a great job.
Now, as for the main lead, Jang Geun Suk as Tae Kyung, I think he was excellent. You're Beautiful was the first thing I ever saw him in, and since the first time I watched it, I have seen some of his other works. I've read how some people say his character in You're Beautiful is the same as the character he plays in Love Rain, but I totally disagree. Besides being arrogant, I don't see any similarities between them. I think his role as Tae Kyung is a lot different than any other he has played. His facial expressions are peculiar to that character, the tone of his voice, his whole style. When watching You're Beautiful, I don't see so much Jang Geun Suk as I see Hwang Tae Kyung. That is the mark of good acting. He truly makes the character's many personality flaws endearing and lovable, especially when he scowls.
A special mention here would be Kim In Kwon's supportive role of Mr. Ma. OMG this guy is HILARIOUS! First of all this has got to be the best written secondary character ever and the Hong Sisters deserve a special award just for coming up with him. Kim In Kwon makes every little hilarious thing Mr. Ma does so natural and does it all with a perfectly straight face. He steals the scene wherever he is, and many of his funniest moments are just doing little things, such as a little pleased congratulatory dance to himself while walking dawn the hall. The man is a comedic genius.
Finally, I want to add something that I only really noticed the second time around. There are many hidden meanings throughout the drama. This, I think, is what really makes me feel that the Hong Sisters were genius with this drama. If you pay attention, you're catch a few things and it's pretty cool. One that I noticed that many people may not....just watch how many times 'O tu Ka Jo?' ('What should I Do?') Is uttered throughout the drama. ;)
In the end, this drama is absolutely one of the best dramas I have ever seen. I certainly recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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The plot line of it is interesting but story fails to really intrigue people. Many minor story loopholes and illogical moments (can be ignored easily). Definitely did enjoyed it when I was 13/14 (I'm 20 now). The story flows well and can be easily understood.
Acting was awkward, or maybe its just how the characters should be.
I will recommend this drama as starters, because this is really a classic piece of drama with many typical story in one: gender blender, mean male lead with innocent female lead, gentle and all-good second male lead, mean female second lead, cohabitation, birth mysteries...
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You're Not That Great
I think that if I had watched this when I was 15, I would have been obsessed with this drama. Sadly, it didn't quite reach my expectations.The negative aspects:
- I am pretty much done with shows where the girl ends up with the guy that is really mean to her (the bad boy). It just shows she has no self-respect. I mean, he literally tells her he gives her permission to like him. WTF.
However, I was happy to see she grew some spine by the last few episodes, even though it was a little too late.
- The acting could have been better. And what was with the pouting from Tae Kyung? It looked ridiculous.
- I can not get over how horribly written the female main character was... I have noticed this from most shows where the female MC acts dumb/stupid or too innocent. Too often she lost sight of the reason why she was pretending to be a boy and she was always saying she was going to leave. Shin Woo made plans with her and SHE ALWAYS MISSED IT. It was so disrespectful.
- I wish I could have felt the bromance between Jeremy, Shin Woo, and Tae Kyung but all they cared about was Mi Nam.
- The whole plot was ridiculous.
The positive aspects:
- I love the fact it was the actors singing the songs. The OST was absolutely amazing and it is one of my favorites.
- My favorite character was Jeremy and I hate how little he appeared towards the end of the show. If you are going to have the three guys as male leads (supposedly) then they need to have a purpose throughout the show (e.g. Because This Is My First Life). There was so much potential with Jeremy and I think it was wasted. I loved every scene of his and I cried when he was sad and confused. He deserved better.
- And I think the same goes for Shin Woo. I appreciate the fact that he let Mi Nam go when he knew she only had eyes for Tae Kyung and how he would always help her. I am glad he wasn't just another guy who would do anything to win the girl.
- Shoutout to Jolie, the cutest pup.
- And shoutout to the Manager. I only laughed because of him.
I want to point out that I don't think this was necessarily Bad but it also wasn't that Good. Overall, I think it was okay.
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Let’s weigh You’re Beautiful on our show beam balance and see if it is worth any praise or no.
Good Weights
Hilarity – The major plus point of this show is that it is so damn funny. The show may not be perfect story-wise but what makes it so appealing is its humorous screenplay. There are serious plot lines too but most of Mi Nyeo’s encounters with Tae Kyung are so amusing that I would be in splits.
Acting – Park Shin Hye played the gawky Go Mi Nam to perfection. She was so endearing that I was forced to ignore the fact that she didn’t sound or look like a boy at all.
Jang Geun Suk as the smug and bigheaded Hwang Tae Kyung was simply superb. Initially, his sneering and pouting (not to mention his pathetic dressing) irritated me but as the story progressed I accepted all of that and even started liking him as an actor.
Bad Weights
Outfits – I don’t follow K-pop stars so I don’t really know their dressing style. But the wardrobe for the main cast was such an eyesore. Most of the stuff that Tae Kyung wore looked so feminine. Go Mi Nam is healthy so it must’ve been difficult to conceal her femininity and dress her to look like a boy, so they ended up layering her with multiple pieces of clothing that seemed way too much for a guy. And I don’t know why Jeremy was dressed in such loud colors. Was it to add to the comic element or just to further emphasize that he is the most vibrant of the three boys? Whatever the reason was it just didn’t suit him.
Storyline – Yes the story is heavily flawed. Few scenes here and there will leave you wondering ‘How did that happen?’ But then if you are enjoying the drama for what it is i.e. SIMPLY HILARIOUS then you will learn to overlook all of it. The only thing that disappointed me was that they never showed the real Go Mi Nam. I was looking forward to the reunion of the twins but that never happened. Of course, they did show a poorly shot scene of Go Mi Nam at the airport but nothing more than that. There was absolutely no interaction between Go Mi Nam and Go Mi Nyeo. Mi Nyeo helped Mi Nam to save his career and he couldn’t even thank her over the phone. Weird!
The number of weights may be equal on both sides but let me add that the weight of the acting and hysterically funny script weighs much more than the bad weights. If you are looking for some rib-tickling romance then do spare 16 hours of your life for this one.
Originally posted on www.alphagirl.in
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