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I love this drama SO BLOODY MUCH ✨✨??
This drama was so adorable, fun and easy to watch. You can really get hella invested with the main leads lives and their rs. The whole enemies to lovers trope was sooo nicely executed without making them too cliche or basic.my HEART AND SOUL was super into the main leads rs during the entire drama and I cried buckets when they were apart. Like the writer really had no problem in making me cry to the point where my eyes were puffy asf the next morning. 💪🏻😭💪🏻
Other than the crying, I didnt really like the second ML cause i just found him annoying but on the other hand the second FL was an interesting and likeable character. The struggles she had growing up and her development was nicely played out. In the end i was rooting for her happiness.
Altogether i think this drama is definitely a nice and fun one to watch. Totally recommend 👍🏼👍🏼💕💕
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Well now....there sure are two camps to this drama. I think what's impt is that both camps watched the whole thing....(at least most from my scan of the comments).... I already like the female lead since My Golden Life and everything since...so I knew I'd like whatever she did here. She is reliably great.
Lee Dong Gun should just stick to ML roles. He is such a good actor and so good-looking that any part where he's not the lead isn't taking advantage of him. Except one - in Queen for 7 Days, he blew that character off the screen.... As far as I am concerned there were 2 male leads there. In this drama, though, he was in a regular 2nd male lead role . Every step of the way, I just kept thinking he has so much more potential they could add to the story. No harm, no foul though.
Finally, "L" was the refreshing component for me. I already have him on my Up & Coming Fav Male Actor's list. This drama is his best so far and showcased a whole new set of acting dimensions. He's so talented in this that from here on, he better not be in anything other than a male lead role. And he's the only male character I can think of that makes sense and looks phenomenal in a pink suit. I love his one song he made for this show too. It hits home everywhere its used. Beautiful. https://youtu.be/RCjtm1x0kLw He brings so much to that table as an artist and is super handsome to boot.
Then ending for me....too interpretive. I *think* I get what happened but am second-guessing myself. I think they should have been more crystal clear here...no need to creating all thispost-drama angst. In this case, I'm not upset about it enough to rip the writers a new one, but I am feeling a little deflated. Is it worth watching?...absolutely YES. It's a good story with good actors and good acting. Is it the best I've ever seen? Nope....but I loved watching it and was compelled each week to watch the eps. Enjoy if you haven't watched yet.
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Angel’s Last Mission is a good light romcom that brings up a love story between a human and an angel. There’s character development throughout the drama for both leads and some supporting characters. Although there are some plot twists that could eventually separate the leads, they remain steadfast to their intent on loving and protecting each other, their chemistry is nice but not strong enough which makes some of their the romantic scenes dispassionate. Although at the end the main leads end up together, the ending feels rushed and unimpressive since it doesn’t deliver the emotions of a reencounter brought up through devoted love and sacrifice. Overall, the drama has some weak elements but it is entertaining. Was this review helpful to you?
Now, let us get to the review of Angel's Last Mission: Love.
The story arc and character development of Lee Yeon Seo and, in contrast, the steadiness of Kim Dan’s character – always happy and optimist – was what made this series for me, what got me hooked and invested. Both of their characters were endearing and enjoyable. They completely won me over (even if Kim Dan’s main assets were a little lost by the end of the series, with the explosion of melodrama).
The way their relationship was built, how it shifted over time, how they became closer to each other was the highlight of the show, in my opinion. My favourite aspect of the drama. Yeon Seo and Kim Dan have amazing chemistry and the way they developed feelings for each other felt natural and believable.
Now, the not so good… I did find that the story became too melodramatic towards the end and I found the motives and plotline of the Yeon Seo’s aunt and Geum Ru Na were a bit simplistic and the characters a bit two dimensional. And, when they tried to give a new dimension to the aunt character, I also found that her plotline ended up being confusing.
Other positive points of the series for me were Geom Ni Na and Archangel Hoo characters. They had compelling and interesting stories that had me invested in them.
Archangel Hoo and Kim Dan’s relationship as well as Yeon Seo and her butler’s relationship were also a big plus for me – I loved their interactions!
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As for the performances were good but one of the reasons why I even began thinking about writing a review here was because I especially gravitated towards Shin Hye Sun's portrayal of Lee Yeon Seo, the distressed, handicapped but eternally grumpy ballerina who has all the power but living through a world that clearly no longer wants her - including her extended family. I first saw Shin Hye Sun as Woo Seo Ri in Thirty But Seventeen and already noticed her undeniable charisma, but she was EXCEPTIONALLY MESMERIZING as Lee Yeon Seo. She literally carried the whole series and stole every scene she's in.
On the other hand, L as Kim Dan felt like he was playing a side character for the 1st half of the series - almost as if his sole purpose was for comic relief. His was almost child-like next to Hye Sun's performance, but he did show some promise in the later episodes. He also looked a lot younger than Hye Sun, so that didn't help to establish him as the male lead next to Hye Sun's stoic and electrifying Lee Yeon Seo.
If you hate the fantasy plot or any other aspect, I'd still recommend this drama solely for Hye Sun's performance. She will hypnotize you. She will make you mad. She will make you sympathetic. And she will make you an overnight fan. After this, she has become my #1 Korean actress when it comes to acting chops and now I'm eagerly anticipating her next project.
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Rollercoaster drama
What a ride this drama has been. Funny, cute, emotional, dark, you name it.The plot is so complex that I don't even know where to start. Everything is centered around Lee Yeon Soo but the other characters have their conflicts as well. The backstory of Kim Dan seemed so interesting to me. I'm glad the ending was a satisfactory one because the last episodes were so sad. If I had something to object was the fact that the ending was a bit rushed but that's not taking anything from the drama's charm.
The highlight of the acting performances was definitely for me Shin Hye Sun's, absolutely great. Nothing seemed exaggerated in any way whatsoever. L improved a lot. The antagonists played so good!
The OST was just perfect, most OSTs are OK, this one sticks in your mind.
I would rewatch this for sure, once my planned-to-watch list becomes shorter.
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Great start, amazing in fact. However, all that glitters isn't gold.
Hear me out. This was one of those dramas I dropped once, then gave a second chance, and then dropped again. That just basically means that this drama just couldn't work for me, no matter how hard I wanted it to.The first 4 episodes are truly entertaining, though. Despite of the annoying side characters, the FL's complex character and the whole concept of an angel with a mission trying to help a broken woman fall in love and ending up falling in love himself is just right up my alley. The cinematography and production quality is excellent, and the story starting off was so full of potential and hope. The dynamics between the FL and ML was really good, and some scenes from the first 4 episodes are very memorable. Shin Hye Sun's acting is BRILLIANT in this drama, unbelievably good. And the OST? My god. I still have 'Pray' by Klang on replay.
However, the second half ain't so much fun. The ML starts to look more like a supporting character for some reason. I don't know if it was his overall character losing its spark, or that he began to have less scenes. The 2ML was too much integrated into the plot than I would've liked, and maybe that's why the 1ML started to blend with the background. But it's not like it was second lead syndrome or anything, the 2ML's character itself is annoying despite of all the backstory and he didn't have any chemistry with the FL. And the whole ballet institute inheritance drama and the FL's evil aunt drama was becoming too tedious, almost makjang-ish. Now, I have nothing against a good makjang. But I do have a lot against it if it's inserted into a drama that has a ton of potential to be something epic and deep.
All in all, it's not a bad drama. It definitely has many positive points about it, and maybe I'll tune into it AGAIN to really put myself at peace. But for now, the inconsistency in writing and the frustrating side characters keeps me from enjoying this.
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I'm so confused
Is there something wrong with me? Based on the reviews even if this wasn't a masterpiece I should have atleast been able to finish this drama, but I just couldn't. I finished episode 5 and realised a didn't enjoy a single aspect of it. On the contrary, I just wished for the episodes to end as soon as possible.Despite the intriguing first episode, the drama falls flatter than flat.
The characters are not interesting, just caricatures of people that only exist in kdramaland.
The chemistry between the mains non existent.
The plot has nothing to offer.
Ultimatetly I was utterly bored.
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Which "God" that writer pointed in this drama?
First, the plot looked promising in the beginning but this one became a mess after further episodes. This drama hinted obvious christianity elements, like bible sentences, church, and also cross symbols. If she wants to use christianity as the base religion, then the writer needs to make it right. The way writer described "God" in this story is a wrong one. Since when God needs an angel to escort animal into heaven? They are not human and they dont have spirit. Since when God used fallen angel (black angel) to eliminate another angels? Also, since when, the fallen angel remained as a immortal human like Ji Kang Woo? Fallen angel is a devil. Also, Christian God is a God that full of love. Our relationship with Him is like father and children. He always has unconditional love that nobody can ever offered the same love. So, why the drama described Him as a mean and jealous god? We lived in new testament era when Jesus Christ already did the redemption for every sins that people commited. As long as we believe in Him, we will be saved. Its an act of unconditional love for mankind. If the writer wanna create such her own fantasy god then no need to use bible verse and christian symbols. The worst case, this drama can leads people to be confused and make the misunderstanding.Was this review helpful to you?
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