Find love and comfort through this Kdrama once again
Aside from the slow, if not confusing, first few episodes, and the overbearing Ok-boon (Cha Hwa-yeon) at the beginning, this show proved once again why family-themed Kdramas should not be easily glanced and just skipped right away.The clue to enjoy Kdramas with a family-centered story consisting of many storylines with overlapping connections, is to have a spontaneous pacing and flow. This show was successful on those aspects, and it was able to make me glue my eyes on the screen throughout its 50-episode run.
Of course, the production value is not on par with the more famous 16 or 20-episode dramas. One of my recurring issues here was the inconsistency of the frames on several scenes contributing to production lapses. Some were subtle errors where I had to rewind a few seconds earlier to confirm said errors, yet some were quite obvious. Will not spoil them for the next viewers to be able to enjoy this show more than I did.
But this is easily forgotten by the great and heartwarming story shared by the Song family and its ever expanding members. The main story of the separation of 2 siblings serves as its highlight. Even though it was dragging and too makjang-y at some point, its pinnacle was just worth it, if not totally gratifying.
There were also aplenty of romances of some sort. Most, I agree and rooted with except one where I expected the screenwriter to explore more, only to end as a footnote on the overall story. I was also rooting for them, but just why? Still, this show was not short of showing and sharing love on one another.
If I were to pick my favorite character here, it has to be Jae-seok (Lee Sang-yi). His development all throughout has overturned his immaturity at the start of the show. He was also consistent with his character and his smile and laugh are just contagious. His story was also one where I was emotionally-invested the most.
Speaking of character developments, I was glad that the mother was also able to have one. She was the one I hated the most with her haughty character, not caring or even trying to understand the perspective of others aside from herself. But then again, it's a family-themed Kdrama so the best outcomes are to be expected.
Lastly, I just found the Song family to be comforting, in that despite their situations, they were able to still push through and how they handled it were very typical in a family. I liked how this show portrayed a family (the Song family in this case), in the most realistic manner. It showed that no family is perfect, but at the end of the day, they still find comfort with one another. I also found comfort along with them.
Not thinking about some noticable flaws in the story and looking for something heartwarming and just good feels, one can find love and comfort through this Kdrama once again.
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this drama is worth my time
It took me a long time to finish this drama. well, it has 50 eps (on netflix) so that's that but also i actually put it on hold for some time because it kind of got draggy at the middle part of the series (for me) but then i'm glad i decided to pick it up back and finish watching it. every character in this drama had their own story to tell which i enjoyed watching. the three sisters (gahee, nahee, dahee) are one of my fave kdrama sisters ever and they're all so pretty. i loved their sibling dynamics, its's so fun and heartwarming especially when they're all together in one scene. loved the chaotic and funny energy that the gyujin/nahee and jaeseok/dahee moments gave, almost all my favorite moments in drama are the ones where this two couples are together in one scene. the osts/bgm were good too and fitting to the drama. loved that every character (i think) had their own love interest or you know ended up with someone romantically. its a drama with a lot of cliches but it also gave a lot of life lessons especially with regards to family and relationships. it made me cry and laugh which basically all i need to appreciate a drama. the number of episodes did threw me off at first but i got through it and its worth the time. i enjoyed this drama <3Was this review helpful to you?
Cute little Soap Opera - Family is Everything
This is the first time I picked up a K drama soap opera. I will admit, the 100 episodes is a little intimidating, but I’m a fan of C dramas and the longest drama I’ve watched was 72 episodes so I thought to give it a try.I’m a fan of K drama soap operas and the reviews on this series is pretty much on point. The BEST part of the drama for me is CASTING and PACING. For 100 episodes, you would think there would be draggy scenes or angsty plots, but it’s actually a really WHOLESOME and cute drama. That was 100% my jam.
The drama is about a family and so you have the parents and 4 younger kids. There’s also side characters and with that, there’s a lot of stories to tell.
I feel like this drama cater towards anyone because there is always a character you can relate and follow.
My favorite stories were the two younger sisters. One of them is married and one of them is the youngest. I thought their love adventure and story was the most interesting and fun to watch.
The banter between the entire cast was so organic and authentic, at one point you wanted to know if they actually did date in real life.
I did skip through the story about the parents because I couldn’t find it relatable but when they interacted with the kids, I found those parts interesting.
If you ever wanted to pick up a soap opera and feel like you can’t handle 100 episodes, this is the drama to start with. You can watch as much or as little as you want daily. It’s really light, refreshing and entertaining to watch. After you finish the 100 episodes, you can truly watch any long drama from then on.
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Best Family Drama
This was one of the Kdramas I watched during this quarantine period. And I have always looked forward every Mondays and Tuesdays (Philippine time) to watch this great and entertaining drama. I liked it because it showed the “real” day to day life of an ordinary family. It showed how love, hatred, forgiveness and unity in a family can be so intertwined but family, at the end of it all is what matters. It showed so much positivity in life and how everyone can help others be a better person. This is a must watch drama for every family. I am looking forward to more dramas like this . There was a good balance of drama and comedy, just enough to make everyone feel good!Was this review helpful to you?
ONE simple word to describe this piece, HEARTWARMING!!!!
I waited all the episodes to finish and downloaded them so that I can binge-watch (and re-watch) over the holidays. It was worth all the wait.Story
Beautifully written story with almost no holes in it. The relationships between parents and children, husbands and wives, siblings, colleagues, friends, in-laws, are all shown realistically. I like family drama (NOT revenge theme though) and the storyline here is similar to other family dramas. What is different in this drama is that it is not all about sacrifice. I sometimes get frustrated with sacrifices in dramas. It has some sacrifice but not the main theme. It is about how individuals give their life another chance and live their life once again with support from family and friends. There is no extra storylines in here. Every characters has their own story and each story is necessary to create "Once Again".
Acting/Casting
I can't image the characters played by other actors/actresses. They all fits in really well. I have seen Mr. Chun Ho Jin in "Seo Yeong, My Daughter" and "My Golden Life". He can be a 'loser father', 'forgiving father', or 'frugal father'. The chemistry between the couples is amazing. (COUPLES here include all the couples you could pair in the drama . Lee Sang Yeob and Lee Min Jung are already my favorites (they are one of the reasons I watch this show). And I found two people I need to start rooting for "Lee Cho Hee and Lee Sang yi" . For 'Oh Yoon Ah' and 'Oh Dae Hwan', I have seen them playing vallians, but here they are cutest and most understanding oppa and eonnie to their younger siblings, and best most hard-working appa and eomma to their children.
Music
Music was okay ... I am not a music expert.
Am I going to re-watch this show? YES, I will ... I downloaded so I could re-watch anytime.
Warning ...
If you are a crybaby, watch it on the weekends ... so that you don't go to school or work with puffy eyes. Every episodes will make you cry, laugh out loud, smile ....
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This review may contain spoilers
before i even know it, the drama has ended and the amazing 6 months with them flew by so fast. i never thought i'd enjoy an 100 episode long drama without dropping or getting bored of it with the very short attention span i have but this drama THIS DRAMA sure didn't fail me through the past few months. i enjoyed every single moment from the whole chaotic scenes till when each character and siblings found their happiness and peace.i can definitely tell how the plot and writing was done with much effort, i still remember when jaeseok and dahee first met without knowing they'll end up as a couple that is even sweeter than honey, when i was all frustrated knowing the brother and sister were so near each other yet they couldn't figure it out, the nagyu couple and their chaotic second leads, hyo-shin's development, even the frustrating and stressful fake sister trope where i literally didn't know i signed up to see makjang scenes, and also gyujin and jaeseok giving more attention and love for their mother that she deserves, i can go all week talking about how amazing the drama's story was but i'll leave it for everyone's memory or curiosity (if you haven't watched.)
the casts were all amazing from the parents, to the siblings, to the couples, to the children, to the cameos, to the chatty aunts, everyone did so well that i felt so absorbed and invested that i felt like i was somehow part of this drama. i have to say the chemistry between nagyu and dajae was phenomenal, i can't even imagine the struggle i'm already having with the aftermath and how i'll even get to find a better couple with better chemistry than theirs.
i said this in the beginning of the drama not knowing whether I'll drop the drama of not but let me say it wholeheartedly with much assurance, once you get over the 100 (it's only 50 actually so no excuses on "the drama is too long") episode long barrier you'll discover this amazing, fun filled, family drama that will fill your hearts with joy. i have absolutely been happy during the past 6 months thanks to this family.
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Fantastic family story!
Just finished this drama and it is wonderful! The story line is great and all the actors are FANTASTIC! The growth to watch of all the characters is so much fun. They make you laugh and then cry within seconds. I hated to end this drama because i felt like i was saying goodbye to close friends that i had come to love and watch. The ending was the best. The writer even remembered to mention a character i had forgotten about! Anyone who watches this drama about a close family will not regret spending 100 episodes with the Song family.Was this review helpful to you?
A disappointing 2020 drama that looks like a 2000’s sitcom
I love family dramas and I was looking forward to this when I actually started the first episodes but it disappoints.Firstly, I need to point out that the cinematography for a 2020 released drama just looks a lot like a 2000’s sitcom. It was just too smooth and nothing cinematic about it, just a regular tv show that you watch to pass time every now and then.
The story was well laid out, but not given justice. This is a family drama that seeks to let viewers shed tears but it does not have the quality to let the tears out. There’s just something wrong about the cinematography and the script. It was funny on most parts and that’s just what it has to offer. The only powerful character was the gimbap store owner.
The music was very forgettable. I do not even remember a single music in the drama when I finished it.
The acting was okay.
I wouldn’t rewatch this drama. It was a 50-hour long disappointment.
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Drama familiar pra aquecer o coração
Este é segundo drama mais longo que assisto e posso dizer que eu não sou uma grande fã desse formato e por isso eu fiquei muito receosa em começar por conta do número de episódios, mas a história parecia ser muito interessante e ainda bem que comecei, pois só posso dizer que eu tive uma surpresa maravilhosa. O drama é longo? Sim. Mas posso afirmar que ele não fica ruim em nenhum episódio. Obviamente tem uns arcos que são um pouco chatos e as vezes até lentos, mas nem se compara com o tanto de cenas boas que o drama tem. Foi um prazer gigantesco acompanhar em 100 episódios a história da família Song.Was this review helpful to you?
"Família" - Titãs
“Once Again” acompanha o dia a dia da família Song e como eles lidam com os problemas corriqueiros da vida e permanecem unidos em todas as circunstâncias. É um dorama lindo e leve que trata sobre família, amizade, companheirismo. Realmente a entidade “família” é a grande protagonista deste dorama, que apesar de levar o nome “Divorciados” aqui no brasil, mostra que nem sempre o divórcio é a solução dos problemas conjugais e que, às vezes, vale à pena batalhar pela relação.Eu sei que é do formato do show, mas a minha única reclamação é a quantidade de episódios. Em alguns momentos, senti um leve desgaste na história, como se os roteiristas não soubessem mais o que inserir para manter os 50 episódios. Creio que o dorama teria se beneficiado se tivesse sido reduzido, mas isso não foi algo que chegou a prejudicar a minha experiência.
De modo geral, “Once Again” emociona, te faz rir e te relembra da importância de se ter uma família unida e presente na sua vida, mesmo quando eles são um pouco inconvenientes.
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Eu amei!
Acabei. Como eu vou viver daqui pra frente? Não sei. Eu só sei que eu só tenho a agradecer aos roteiristas, atores e todo mundo da produção desse dorama. Por 3 meses ele foi meu comfort, me divertiu e me trouxe mensagens incríveis.
Sim, são 100/50 episódios, mas eu digo com tranquilidade que NENHUM é ruim. Em alguns você vai passar raiva? Sim. Em outros você vai chorar? Com certeza. Sorrir? Em praticamente todos. Mas, se você se atentar aos acontecimentos o que você mais vai tirar são lições. É um dorama sobre amadurecimento, família, amor e casamento. Ver o desenvolvimento de cada personagem foi lindo. Todos os casais foram desenvolvidos nós mínimos detalhes, ver o amor nascer e renascer, ver eles cuidando uns dos outros independente de qualquer coisa. Foi uma experiência incrível. Sem dúvidas é um dos melhores doramas que já vi, e eu recomendo Once Again de olhos fechados pra qualquer pessoa, e se eu fosse você não perderia tempo. Vou sentir saudades dessa família 🥺♥️
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