The story is one that fits my ideal show. I love when it's not your average normal romance, there has to be something different. The difference was having one actor playing two characters. One a hologram, one a human. The story was cute. It has only 12 episodes unlike the usual 16 or 32 but it did not feel short or rushed, it was well paced and you don't really feel bored waiting for the next moment.
The two leads were cute together. The chemistry between them I felt was believable. I enjoyed seeing how someone who has facial blindness interacted with A.I. It was interesting how A.I could really help someone who has these sorts of disabilities. Technology is a main part of this, and we saw how it can be used for good or evil.
The story itself was unique, others may say it would be unbelievable and cliche, especially with the facial blindness trope we always see, but it felt different. The story had good mystery to it and it was hard to predict how it would end.
One bonus is, there really isn't any usual second lead syndrome in this one. Usually k-dramas always have to have another guy, but since the main actor is the two male characters, you can actually feel content with the ending and not feel like a guy has just been thrown off to the side.
All in all, I think it could be worth a try if you enjoy plot lines that aren't the usual lives we live day to day. It isn't a show that everyone will love, but it definitely one I recommend and definitely will watch again when I need a good sci-fi romance fix.
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I like how fast paced the drama is, or at least the first half. When I watched the first two first episodes, I wasn't really into it but as I continued watching I began loving it. Each episode ends with a cliffhanger and it makes you want to watch more. I still wasn't the biggest fan of the last few episodes -- I think some things could have been resolved without getting too dramatic which could have prevented the drama dragging out too much. Well, 12 episodes are not too many and I think they would have been perfect for the drama if they focused more on some things and avoid others.
I wanted to see more romantic scenes between Nan Do and So Yun. Yeah, you probably think I'm a romance enthusiast and I watch dramas only for the romance, but no, it's not like that. But with a drama that has a mediocre plot, the romance should be there to save the day. I really loved Nan Do and So Yun's chemistry, as well as Holo and So Yun's. I'm glad that they made ''both'' main leads likeable even though they were completely opposite. The second couple was also very cute and I enjoy watching their scenes. I wanted to see more interactions between Nan Do and Holo too, I loved their conversations.
The ending was satisfying for sure, especially the last scene! It was very cute and it made me glad that I watched the drama.
The acting was quite decent. I like Hyun Min and he did a good job with portraying two characters, but he can do better for sure. Go Sung Hee was amazing as Han So Yun, I believe this role perfectly suits her.
So overall, ''My Holo Love'' is a nice drama and I recommend it if you want to kill time. It's perfect for binge-watching as I already said, it's cliche but it's well-done -- with good CGI, decent acting, some cute romantic scenes and amazing OSTs.
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I didn't think I was going to like this because I'm wary of sci-fi, I wasn't the biggest fan of the lead actress (notice the past tense), prosopagnosia is the new amnesia and it's annoying (and wouldn't you know it? mhl had both!), and the plot sounded weird, but despite these hesitations I was hooked within the first five minutes. (Note: I've also been a big fan of Yoon Hyun Min since Tunnel, and his real-person character shown in the trailer is what eventually pushed me to watch.)
I was really surprised and super moved by how emotionally complex the story was, and the psychology and emotional weight behind the creation of Holo, and by extension the relationship between Nan Do, Holo, and So Yeon. I think it was around episode three? (the park scene for those of you who have seen it already) that really got me emotionally invested in the characters... which is why I am having such a hard time rating the drama.
I saw someone on tumblr joke about how My Holo Love had every trope in the book: childhood trauma, childhood acquaintances, prosopagnosia, amnesia, accidental kiss, cpr kiss, secret/mistaken identity, love triangle, grumpy/closed off/rich male lead, and still this list goes on. All of it plus your typical action that comes from a dangerous bad guy doing illegal stuff to steal a product. But there were still times the plot felt slow. And there were times when the plot was hard to follow, most of which occurred because of technical computer lingo that I don't understand and it was hard to follow how certain things happened and how characters came to certain conclusions, etc. But there were also times the non-techy parts were hard to follow. Mainly the death of Nan Do's mom when he was a kid, I have some nit-picky unrealistic complaints about that whole scenario, but I don't want to include spoilers so.... I can't tell if the drama only being 12 episodes made the messy plot worse by seeming rushed or condensed or if it saved the drama from dragging on.
But at the same time, while all of the plot was ridiculous, the actors and the characters played it off really well. Like if I were to try to explain this drama to someone else I would sound insane, but actually watching it wasn't that bad? I seriously loved the characters so much that it's really hard to find a good rating. So basically what I did was compare my enjoyment level and critique of the plot to other dramas I have rated. This falls pretty close in line to Flower Boy Next Door for me, so I decided on a 7.5.
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It was very symbolic and heartfelt. I enjoyed the upbeat moments and the internal conflicts that were exposed and conquered. A bit thought provoking.
What I did not like about this series was the female leads behavior. Although the series was about artificial intelligence and I do know this is TV, I still found it quite strange that there were parts of this series where it seemed like the female lead cared more for a computer than another human. That just didn’t sit well with me and it just seemed irrational and weird.
I finished it through to the end. It was good, sweet and a good pace. The history of the characters came together well. The plot was consistent and the pace stayed true. If you’re into technology, robotics and artificial intelligence you’ll enjoy this.
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I so long looking for story line where male lead has secret and pretend to be (just like in healer,city hunter, Fall in love with me, Are you human too..) .Drama has romance mystery , future technologies, has everything.
Male lead is so hot and with female lead are so cute.
I like he pretend to be neighbor and holo so funny and cute (when he straight his hair i dyieng of laught¨)
I like Gong Nan Do more than holo and Iam so happy because female lead choose him and love him from episode 3( even though she thought she loved holo)
Story has amazing watch it
(sorry for my english)
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Another good thing about this K-drama that is different from most dramas is that there are always love triangles, but in this series, it's impossible to get second lead syndrome by the way everything is portrayed from the plot.
I absolutely loved the soundtrack, I think it really fits with the series. It wasn't the most memorable, but it especially fits with all of the scenes that were shown. The acting was phenomenal. All the actors did such a good job portraying their characters which I think is very important in a series. Some parts made me emotional because you get so attached to characters.
The series starts off slow from the beginning, but by the end of the first episode, it catches your interest to keep watching more. For me, I am very interested in a Sci-fi or Romance type of series and this series would be one of the ones I would recommend if you are into that type of stuff.
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That having said I should start to explain so more details. I saw the trailer for this show about a week ago and even tough there are a lot of other dramas, wich I am currently watching, I felt, that I needed to watch this one as soon as possible. And I was right.
The story develops with a constant speed but always focused on keeping the viewer, so that everyone understands what exactly is going on. At first I was a bit worried about having the same actor playing the two male lead characters. But the way he does and how the special effects in this drama support this is awesome. I have to admit that I couldn't really decide which male lead character I should ship with the female lead character, because they were both way too cute. A huge shoutout to Yoon Hyun-min for portraying this two characters.
Personally I really liked the scenes in wich the two male leads were talking to each other (I mean just think about the huge amount of editing and acting, having one actor in one role shouting at himself, while the other role stands right in front of him being calm, like nothings happening).
The female lead character is really adorable and thankfully not one of those "is getting dangerous you need to protect me"- characters as she faces a lot of trouble by herself.
Okay maybe I should tell you something about the actual plot:
It all starts out with this fancy glasses, which create an holographic KI being introduced by an (IT) company. Of course having such a futuristic objet makes a lot of enemies. So what can be done? Of course (like in every good drama) involving innocent people in this mess and create an even greater one.
I think, I have said enough so - you need to watch it. :))
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Obviously, the person in this cast deserving of the most praise is Yoon Hyun Min in the dual role of the lone tech genius Nan Do and the ultimate supportive ai hologram Holo. He really made them feel like two completely different characters and I completely sympathized with both of them. Sometimes scenes with actors talking to themselves can feel cheesy but Nan Do and Holo's scenes always felt very realistic. He is matched with Go Sung Hee as the socially awkward Han So Yun who was also so good and easy to sympathize with. They definitely have great chemistry, and this drama certainly centers around romance, but I like that there are also themes about self-acceptance and supportive friendships that are just as strong. This certainly isn't the first drama about a robot/ai/hologram that directly or indirectly teaches humans how to connect with each other but that doesn't stop this from being a memorable story with great characters.
The supporting cast is great, and I loved that some of the bad guys were sympathetic and some of the good guys weren't always likable. The duality of some of the main supporting characters made them way more interesting and realistic and helped to make the story less predictable. However, there is one character who stayed pretty much one-note, Nam Myung Ryul as the ruthless and moralless Baek Nam Gyu, but he was just so good at being evil that it worked well. The story is definitely over the top in some ways and melodramatic at some points but I still think that it all comes across as completely plausible because the cast is so good.
Would I watch this again? Yup. I'm glad all of the episodes were released at once because it was fun just watching them without interruption. It's also the kind of story that I would enjoy watching again even if I already know how the story ends, especially because of So Yun, Holo, and Nan Do. It also is well told, and concise without much filler, so the episodes feel like they breeze by, while still providing the right amount of action, butterflies, and feels, and a very satisfying ending.
Overall, It kinda reminded me of a long Korean "Black Mirror" episode, but I felt much more emotionally invested. In many ways it's a look at how disconnected we have become due to the convenience of technology and the value of true human connections. I laughed, I cried, I got frustrated, I felt inspired. If you ever felt shy, insecure, emotionally guarded, or distrusting of humans in general, I think these characters will resonate at least a little. From the beginning to the very end (and I really loved the ending) this story is well told and had me hooked, which made me forgive any flaws in the logic, possible plot holes, or extra cheesy moments. This is a great sci-fi romance, and although it doesn't quite match some of my current favorites, it comes very close because it's so much fun to watch. It's certainly worth watching just to see Yoon Hyun Min be a second lead ina triangle with himself (impressive), and the pretty imaginative special effects. If you're looking for a drama that's binge-tastic you found one! I think if you give it a chance you may be as pleasantly surprised as I was. This drama has a more than meets the eye quality that I appreciated, and that's not necessarily a Holo glasses nod, but if the glasses fit... watch it ; )
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Not knowing what to rate this, I decided to write down my thoughts and see where my final verdict lies.I can't deny that I liked the first two episodes of this and I could relate to the female lead's struggles. There were plenty of cute moments of So Yeon and Holo and I liked seeing a friendship kind of bond between the two.
Where this started to get flat was with episode 4. I just didn't understand how Nan Do suddenly came up with the conclusion that he liked So Yeon. Perhaps, I was hoping he came to that realisation a bit later on, maybe episode 5? The moments when So Yeon was in denial and thought she's in love with Holo.
Honestly, I blame the way the story was presented.... it felt messy.
If we were to ignore the messy story and the ridiculousness of the plot, I can still say that this was a decent watch. The characters are interesting, you have some comical moments, some fluff and it does raise some questions about today's world.
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Kaczynski's Frankenstein, a complicated love story
(i dont rate rewatch value)this dramas ability to condense something extremely complex into a concise package is nothing short of admirable. you know, just like creating smart glasses with integrated A.I. theres multiple layers of self awareness that get triggered at different stages, like the premise itself, falling for someone you can't touch, or the potential privacy concerns that come with such a device/technology, which is decidely a lot more spaced out. blend the two together and throw in a handsome recluse genius orphan developer, and you got yourself peak A.I identity crisis. the lines between artifical and human get blurred, and so does everything else.
tho not to forget go sung hee's mannerisms, which are like 60% of this shows charm for the majority of it, her interacting with something that in everyone elses eyes isn't even there. i didn't know it yet, but thats where the first seed was planted for how this show would ultimately conclude. doing an amazing thing of both maintaining that innocence that keeps this so pure, while still facing the very reality that challenges that innocence at every step. it's the perfect human conundrum we're all in the midst of ourselves right now.
simplifying the complicated has been the ultimate end goal of every commercial venture in history, but nothing can match how far digital technology has taken it. i didn't think theyd have time to touch on that as extensively as they did the identity side of things, but then.. hold up, doesn't go sung hee's facial blindness make her a perfect analogy for humanities last resistance to the complete loss of privacy facial recognition will (already is) bring? (she works at a company called PRISM ffs) and how about yoon hyun min being forced into becoming a complete ghost from society?
this drama manages to convey the same hard hitting messages as a good scifi flick, or a black mirror ep, but it does so on the down-low, while still just being an innocent romance drama about a girl, an A.I., and his creator. it's normalization of that premise reflects our own normalization of these technologies, our own innocence part-taking in them in the early days without paying much thought to how rapidly it all could, and did, evolve to work against us.
the last thing i expected was for this to turn damn near extremist by the time we hit the last 3 eps lmao. all those seeds planted truhout grew to trees in our absence, and we start runnin truh forrest with chainsaw for the final sprint. where else do you find energy like this outside of kdrama land?
in one word - sobering.
in a couple more words - this came at an eerily on-point time for where i'm finding myself rn, giving me a bit of assurance about some things i was unsure about.
getting into kdramas just continues to be fulfilling to no end. my ass even been slacking on movies cuz of them..
12 eps, just press play.
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Good Enough
" My Holo Love " was an AI love story done right.The plot had many leyers, with not only the romance, but the past mystery, the family dynamics and the business drama. The CGI were pretty great too, which helped the drama a lot, as bad CGI would have ruined the whole atmosphere the drama was trying to pull off. The male lead was amazing too, as he managed the two characters perfectly, creating romantic leads with both of them, even though they were perfect opposites. I would have liked if they had explored Holo's and the guy's relationship. The second couple was interesting too and they had nice chemistry. The female lead was cute, but she was annoying at some point, though she got better towards the ending. Finally, the ending was quite satisfying.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Go Sung Hee really plays her character well and you so want it all to turn out right for her. Yoon Hyun Min is as brilliant as always and plays both Go Nan Do and Holo to perfection.
If you can find it subbed, or have access to Netflix UK like me, then please be assured, it's REALLY worth watching; so much so it'll be near the top of my favourites re-watch list (that's why I gave it a 10 on re-watch value). :)
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