My only complaint is that I wanted more episodes,I mean, how could they end at just 8 episodes? But there has been reports that other 8 episodes are already filmed, so fingers crossed for that.
You can watch it on Netflix if you are in the mood of something light and mushy.
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First off - the story. It was okay, I actually quite liked it. It had its ups and downs, some clichés such as all the friends coming to Tae Oh's house all at once. If I'm being honest, there wasn't much story to it - it was this typical, slice of life drama and without bigger plot twists. Everything just seemed so clear and obvious and they actually talked to each other. It was like watching a real life go by, just a little bit enhanced and nothing cringey. Lead characters just clicked very well with each other. As in real life everyone had their pros and cons and I could sympathize with all the characters.
As for the acting - well there isn't really much to say. It was just brilliant. Ji Soo's acting is never a miss and I just cannot not love Jin Young, it's just not happening. Female cast was also well-done and as it was my first time watching Jung Chae Yeon in a bigger role I must say I was quite afraid of her acting at the beginning but it was unnecessary, she gained my respect. Choi Ri is also an actress I must keep a close eye on because her acting is so quirky and she is just adorable. Hong Jiyoon acting made me hate her but also wonder what is her character really like. She had such an ambiguous role I still can't seem to figure it out. It's just like in life - nothing is really black or white.
As for the music department it wasn't really memorable so I can't say much about it. Though I must say that the way Choi Hoon sang on his musicals was nearly comical. I think it was the first time I've ever seen such terrible lip-sync.
Overall this drama wasn't necessarily the best in the world but it does leave one entertained and in love. All I felt during my marathon was overflowing fluffiness and cuteness but also sincerity and real-life-like characters. I rated re-watch value 6.5 only because I don't really watch any dramas twice but also because I know there will be a lot of dramas like this to watch. It is not unique, contrary, it's very simple, but sometimes simple is all we need.
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Although the plot was good, it did have plot twists that I didn't expect at first but it all added up in the ending. The acting throughout the series was good and personally, I really loved this series. I really loved the soundtrack, but the soundtrack wasn't memorable in my opinion. The acting was very good, and the chemistry was there with all the characters.
Overall this drama wasn't the worst drama I have seen, but I can see why some people may not like it. It's very good, and I would recommend watching it. I don't think I would rewatch it again. This was also one of the first dramas I have seen, and I have no remorse after watching it.
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I don't understand how you can have a great boyfriend - someone who is kind, caring, warm, only has eyes for you, resolute and extremely hard-working then breakup with him because he has family issues on the same day you have yours and wasn't able to be there for you. How about YOU being there for HIM??!!! For once!!!!! This foolishness is what happened between Song Yi and Do Hyun. She breaks up with him. Worst of all, she chooses to be with Tae just because he met her first and has known her for 20+ years??? OF COURSE Tae was able to always be there for her... he has no JOB or responsibilities!!! Heck, he was given the house he stays in. This drama was definitely a waste of my time. Such a shame. I loved the cast. Was this review helpful to you?
WATCH IT OR NOT?!!?
mhmm I'll keep it short.Fun, entertaining and a lot of cringe love type of shi.
WARNING!! DON'T WATCH IF U HATE CLIFFHANGERS!!
I regretted watching this because of the netflix tradition of "SEASONS", whereas I was expecting it to have a full story with an end but realised that it kept me hanging at the end, that was really frustrating, so remember I warned you.
Its like one of those which are fun and hearty but the ending pissed you off because it acc doesn't end.
Do watch if you want a bit of joy on the weekends but overall I would say watch at your own mental risk of getting pissed off.
Well that's it for this short review, hope it was helpful.
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It's an ok story. The typical "I find out I love my best friend after she's found someone new" scenario. I feel like I was mostly let down due to Jisoo still playing the guy who can't get the girl, only this time he's more loud and childish.Just because a show is supposed to be a light-hearted teen romance doesn't mean it should lack something to interest watchers. My issue isn't predictability or cliches my issue is the show doesn't feel like it's trying at all. Nothing makes your heart flutter, nothing makes you laugh, nothing makes you sympathize. It's just a flat story. The side characters aren't any better. I found myself skipping through whenever they appeared which is something I've never done before. It didn't feel like a true part of the story, but a way for the creators to fill out a 1-hour quota. You can barely feel any bonds between the characters but I'm not sure if that's the acting or the script.
In short, this would've been better off a 20-min episode web drama. Maybe I'll watch the last episode if I hear good reviews of season 2, but for right now I don't see a need to keep it sitting in currently watching
I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this to someone but I wouldn't tell anyone thinking of watching it run for the hills either.
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All of the actors do a good job. In particular, Jung Chae Yeon's ability to channel Park So Dam is uncanny! I'm seriously impressed. The problem is that, like the screenwriters (assuming they didn't just reuse the original scripts), none of them brought anything new to these already familiar characters. I really felt like I was watching Because It's The First Time itself all over again. And while I liked that show, it held no rewatch appeal for me.
I didn't even notice the music, so I guess it did it's job.
Show is not bad, Show is just unnecessary. There is nothing particularly wrong with it outside of the fact that it's existence is superfluous. But if you like it, don't bother going back to watch the original; you'll just have the same deja-vu that I had but in reverse.
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ACTING/CAST- I LOVED the cast, they were amazing! I have not complaints.
MUSIC- Nothing really stood out to me.
Re-watch Value- I do not think it a drama that I would want to re-watch at this point in time. The story feels not finished so let hope that Netflix gives us the last 8 episodes.
I REALLY hope Netflix gives us the new season soon because I need to see what happens!
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Lighthearted but forgettable!
Frankly, I find it too lighthearted for me.It's also been a while since I have seen so many underwhelming kissing scenes. They are all university students, but the characters were built as if they are still in high school, and that bothers me profoundly. I thought this was going to be a little more mature than a typical YA. This also doesn't feel like a season 1 either, because the last ep was not wrapped up like a season finale. Kdramas tend to have 16 episodes, so this just reached the middle, as it always does. Having two separate seasons will not benefit the structure of this kdrama whatsoever.
Everything is so lighthearted that i couldn't care less about any of the characters. They all look like secondary characters in their own lives. But this kdrama it's also not so bad that i have to drop it.
This show will be nobody's favorite. No favorite characters will come out of it, and the story and the love arcs are as forgettable as it can be. But still, here we are.
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Joyful watch - drama full of positive and fun
this drama isn't something you haven't seen or mind blowing story, but one of most pleasant drama to watch. it is fresh, funny, healthy and realistic relationships, no cliche and taboo, gives you positive feelings and makes you smile.there are little things, that is really unic and different, not usual in 90% of dramas. for example: ML is positive funny guy who isn't "wanna be bad boy" or "wanna be most cool guy", not CEO, not rude, not crazy jealous masculine and not all that architypes we are used to in dramas; he is ordinary (but not ordinary) nice guy, very communicable, in good relationship with everyone, not most popular but not last one, jokes, drinks, goes out with friends (he has many friends), likes women (not sees only one girl the whole drama as MLs do usually) goes on dates and looks at life with smile. nothing special right? but he is so light and realistic, and so not like 99% MLs.
Also there is real friendships between girls and boys, even with them who then fall for each other, quite long time there is pure real friendship without hidden feelings and all the same plots and scenes we have seen 1000 times and these little usual things make this drama real fresh and realistic and interesting.
I've watched it some time ago but still missing the aura/vibe/atmosphere of it. in some dramas this atmosphere is done soo good they make you feel it strongly and even after some time, even if you don't remember full story you remember that atmosphere and miss it (for example reply 1988 had is strongly)
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STOPPPP
the ending was so unexpected like Tae Oh already understood that he had feelings for her best friend Song i and not for that damn cheater Ryu Se Hyun so what is going to happen in S2??? actually i dont even want a season 2 cuz i think it'll end with Tae Oh and Song i being together and i hate those two togetherrrr they dont even have a chemistry but Song i with Do Hyun??? its something else..LOOOOOOVE how Tae Oh's feelings got hurt when he saw Do Hyun and Song i kissing each otherrrr BAHAHAHAHA like he literally deserved it cuz he gave up on Song i and found a cheater who doesnt even care about him !!! Do Hyun is so sweet to Song i and i hope they wont break up in S2 bc they're so ADORABLE AAAAAAAAAA i cant with themmmmmmm.
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Hun and Ga-rin carry this kdrama
i really liked this kdrama. the main character could be a little annoying sometimes, but the comedy makes up for it. there were some boring parts, but you can't really escape that. definitely recommend this kdrama for beginners, because i was also one when i watched it. by the way, Choe Hun and Oh Ga-rin were definitely my favorite couple and i loved their humor so freaking much!!ALSO:
i was team Tae-oh FROM THE BEGINNING. like, Do-hyeon was fine and all but he was a little boring to be honest.
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