Del luna have everything i hope from drama. Story include mystery, friendship until romance. The romance itself not too much, just enough to make me say owh, cry & laugh.... :p.
The main couple relationship progress really smooth & excellent. The ending also really perfect to close this drama. The song really good makes me want to search & download. ^_^
Hopping there will be the second season.
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I love the story but a little sad for the ending .. but still it's worth watching IU is very beautiful and Cute in this ..how she played the role was so amazing. . If you ever watch the Goblin and love the story you will also in this drama .. I even more like this ...
Each character in the story was played so well.. It even makes me cry I don't want to spoil the drama if you did not watch yet ..I suggest watch it you will experience mix emotion and fall in love at the same time. .
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Existence and Time
I'll be honest in the review. I was not completely impressed with this drama. I felt the story and setting was heavily inspired from Master's Sun, a previous drama of the Hong Sisters and Goblin which was like a cultural reset with many dramas trying to copy it's fantasy world. Because I have already seen those two dramas, I felt deprived of an original story while watching this drama. The hotel and ghost concept was in Master's Sun while the theme for Supernatural protagonist with a curse from deity to be resolved by a human was from Goblin. There were other world building themes as well that I thought reminded me of Goblin. Because of these things, it felt a little dated.The Good thing though is that it did manage to find a cohesive theme within the show without having to drag out any narrative. The different ghost stories though not as good as the ones in Master's Sun, did progressed story and character development. And the whole theme of resolution of one's grudge using Time and Existence as a background was good addition too.
The biggest problem the the whole drama why I couldn't back it up was the lack of chemistry between the two main leads. Ko Chang Soo as a character was the literal definition of Gary Stue(Guy Many Sue) and a Manic Pixie Dream Guy. It was even more apparent because IU and Lee Do Hyun in their past shared so much more chemistry. They were definitely the highlight.
The show had breathtaking shots and cinematography. But the heavy use of CGI and VFX did feel a little artificial. IU looked Etheral. Extra plus points to her styling department. The cameos were a treat for old IU drama lovers
Finally OST were the best part of the show. Would definitely listen to this album on repeat
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When you look for drama, romance, thriller, emotion, supernatural , it's the perfect drama circling everything above with a little spiceness of horror. It's IU's drama means it will be one of the best drama . Her acting makes this drama more beautiful. The way she carried all the looks , the way she represented the character Jang Man Weol, it seems like no one can better play that role than her. Yeo Jin Goo also played Ku Chan Seong role very good. The other casts are very good. The OSTs are very touching as there are fourteen OSTs, the story will keep it amusing till the end.Usually I get bored during episode 12-14 as at that period it become boring except the mystery genre, but in this case , I just watch it as fast the drama gets subtitles on the websites.
-- Overall this drama is worth to watch and you will feel that your time has been used in a good way, now stop reading reviews and watch it ! ????
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My first impression of this drama was that it was beautiful from cinematography to costumes and even the special effects, and for a moment I was scared that this would be just another drama with amazing visual and no story to tell, but I was wrong, although is not the most perfect story it's definitively worth give it a shot.
This drama follows self-centered Jang Man Wol that as a punishment for a revenge that happened many years ago as to serve as a CEO to a peculiar hotel which's its guests are ghosts. Goo Chan Sung his just a normal guy who has his life turned around when he starts to work as a manager in Hotel Del Luna.
Although this drama has romance it's a very slow-burn one, plus this isn't really the main focus of the show in my opinion, I think it's pretty obvious that the show story it's about Man Wol and her growth, her path to be a better person at peace with herself. She is the most developed character with flaws and layers and IU's performance helped to bring this amazing character to life. Because of that Yeo Jin Go's character Goo Chan Sung was completely overshadow, even the good acting couldn’t save this, it was pretty obvious that Goo Chan Sung was only there so Man Wol had a reason to change, I think it was a shame he didn't get a better development . I like slow-burn romances, so I didn't mind the time they took to realize they loved each other.
The side characters had good stories to tell, stories that were worth explore in more depth and not in the last four episodes, I think they could have left some of the other guest stories and focus more in this one's, because for me there resolution felt a bit rush.
This drama main focus and moral of the story per say it's about forgiveness and the act of letting go, Man Wol journey it's about that and even the side character’s arc it's about letting go of the past resentment and move on. The theme of "letting go" and "forgiveness" are very well explored in this drama, and it's pretty obvious by the amount of emphasis they put on it. As the drama put it: it's harder to let go than to hold on.
The romance in this drama was cute and very slow-burn, as someone who loves a good slow-burn romance I didn't mind, plus I really liked that this drama switch rules, making the arrogant CEO with a soft heart a woman.
But, even with its flaws this drama is very entertaining to watch the balance between very dramatic scenes and the comedy it's well done helping this drama to be fun and easy to watch. Yes, this drama will probably make you cry, but it also will make you laugh within the same episode. Also as someone that spent six month without watching any drama, and got a bit used to the american format of 45 min episodes, each time I watch an episode from this drama I felt like I was watching a movie to be honest.
Acting/Cast: It's pretty obvious that IU stole the show for me, her portrayal of Jang Man Wol was almost perfect, the way she portrayed this very complex character and his growth throughout the show was impressive and I couldn’t imagined someone else in this, plus she is really pretty and seeing IU in such nice clothes in every episode was a sight to see. Yeo Jin Goo also did a good job, but the script really failed him, as didn't matter how good of an actor he is, his character was lacking something more memorable, but in the scenes he breaks down emotionally it feels raw and sincere. The supporting cast did a go job complementing the two main characters very well and also provided us with some comic relief and some interesting side-stories.
Cinematography: I don't usually have a separated topic just to talk about this, but this drama cinematography it's top notch and definitively deserves a topic of its own. The special effects were tastefully use and blend perfectly with a scenery around, the camera work and the color use were beautiful and combined with the editing created this drama gorgeous visuals. It's one of the most beautifully shot dramas I've ever watch.
I can't finish my review without talking about the beautiful OST full of very well-known names, this OST isn’t just good music but also the way they were included in the drama helped create beautiful and unforgettable scenes, plus I found new music to enjoy in my way to work.
Will I watch this drama again? Maybe, I really liked the drama and it was very entertaining to watch. Do I recommend it? Yes, if you like fantasy with a bittersweet ending, amazing cinematography and an amazing main character growth. I think this is a show to watch.
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Regret not watching this sooner!
A mellowy, fun drama. What I loved most was the building romance between IU and Jin Goo. Their acting was very fun to watch. The OSTs are superb!!!!! 100/10 recommend just spending hours just like myself listening to them. A little advice I would say is while watching this one, don't judge the fiction part so much (actually cool but criticized upon) and just this rom-com! What I disliked about this drama I would say is the pacing which seemed a bit fast towards the end, as I would have liked a bit more from the middle portion of the plot and ending as well.Was this review helpful to you?
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Heartbreaking but so worth it
The story is great, I truly loved it and my emotional being couldn't really handle the end but I'm rewatching it anyways because the heartbreak is worth everything. Everything is just so pretty, the colours scheme/filming, the story, the actors, everything.The producers really did a great job at making this, the scenery and everything was beautiful and already worth watching this. I really loved IU and the character she played, while I was watching I think I slowly fel in love with Jang Man Wol too. The fact that she left the human world at the end broke me but at the same time I also knew she finally found peace.
I loved the side-characters too, they were thought out well and really brought something to the story. It was also nice that they had backstories of their own, that way we really got to know them.
Overall I loved this and I can only recommend you watch this drama!
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Brilliantly written, memorable characters
There is love in this drama, but not exactly the fluffy kind. The main attractions are the brilliantly written characters, most especially Man Weol, one of the most adorably imperfect creations in all of kdramaland, perfectly portrayed by IU. Ku Chan Song at first feels too perfect to be almost flat (and you will undoubtedly get a bad case of second-lead syndrome somewhere in the middle), but in the end you realize he is not really perfect but rather strong, and stable, and solid, exactly in the way Man Weol needs.The tone, the mood, the way the story unfurls are all pitch-perfect -- just that right blend of dark and light, eeriness and warmth. Hotel del Luna feels both spooky -- a goth princess's daydream -- and a warm rest stop for lonely wandering souls, both in the drama and IRL.
My one complaint would be the totally unnecessary childhood/past life connection they had to add as the final twist in the end. The story would have been perfectly fine without it, IMO. All in all though, this is a sold drama, one of the best-written ones in a long while.
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This drama is incredibly overhyped and not worth your time
The first few seconds of the first episode were intriguing but as the storyline progressed you could see how the drams gradually got boring and wasn’t as strong as how it started off i wouldn’t recommend i dropped it on the second episode the only good thing about this drama was IU outfits other than that everything was terrible and boring i expected more from this drama especially with all the hype that was behind it also i think this drama should’ve been 12 episodes max 16 episodes was a big stretch for the garbage of a showWas this review helpful to you?
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Do you want to watch a fashion show ? You'll get it !
This Drama is quite disappointing unless you watch it for the actors, the settings and the costumes.UI is nothing less than a Top model, so beautifully dressed.... I swear you would like to wear every dress, shoes and hats she is in ! You will envy her slim silhouette and beautiful hair styles.
About the story ? Nothing interesting indeed, not even the main love story. I admit that there are some good moments but nothing that will make you think that this drama is a must watch one.
The OST is really good, very sentimental : I loved it.
If you love fashion shows and top models, this drama should make you happy... unless you can't stand ghosts and evil spirits...
You won't miss a lot if you don't watch this drama, every actor was very good though.
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I thought IU did such a great job acting in this drama and she was so funny. As for Gu Cheon Sang, I can't believe he grew up this fast!! I knew him from playing the young king in Moon Embracing the Sun and now he's over here playing a lead role. He did pretty good too, but I thought his crying scenes were a bit awkward and funny. But it's okay!! He will improve and become better.
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