I really liked Lee Min Ki in this because he was so funny. The expressions on his face and the gestures, it's hilarious.
Plus, you do get the "who will she pick" tension, so the final outcome is much anticipated.
Also, the scenes with the cooking made me hungry too, so better bring some munchies.
It's 34 episodes and that can be an investment in time, but it's well worth it.
The only low score I've given is for rewatchablility; not because it's not worth a rewatch, but rather because I only rewatched certain episodes I found particularly cute and not all 34 in a row again.
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Story: though the story is very simple yet it kept me entertained all the time! it's a 34 eps drama and yet it had me hooked up and entertained during the whole thing I wasn't even counting the eps (which is what I usually do when it comes to typical k drama)... I had so much fun watching each ep to the extent that I lost track of the number of episodes and found myself watching the last ep already!! This drama is a mixture of everything, comedy, romance, drama, family, dreams and hopes...etc I have to say the comedy part in this drama made me laugh like crazy and the romance part kept smiling at the screen, squeezing my pillow and even talking to myself like an idiot (yes it was that cute and lovable!!)... and finally the drama part at some point it even made me tear up (and I'm not a person who tears up so easily). The story isn't special but it was fun I really really had fun watching it.
Acting: LEE MIN KI!! I can't describe him in words it wouldn't be fair to him... I absolutely loved his character... there is no need to comment on his acting skills since he's the one who made my heart ache the most, smile the most, laugh the most and kept me wanting more of this drama more of Nam Bong Gi. Eugene did an amazing job I have seen her in 3 dramas she was good but here she's EXCELLENT I think Yuh Bong Soon's character is her best work specially the Satturi Accent I'm really impressed.
Music: though it's an old drama so the OSTs isn't exactly stylish, but I loved them all I really liked each and everyone of them specially the melodies they were really nice.
Rewatch: I don't really like rewatching dramas, but I think it's the kind of drama that doesn't die with time, you can go back and watch it again and still enjoy it like the first time.
Overall: "IRRLY" is very beautiful fun drama, so k drama fans out there please give this drama a chance... why not watch it while waiting for an airing drama? just give it a try it's really one of the most underrated dramas... I rarely give typical/simple k drama a 9 but this drama deserves it I enjoyed every minute of it.
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Originally I started this drama only because of Lee MinKi and I was not at all disappointed. He, and the rest of the cast did a great job and I was very impressed with all of their performances. I was occasionally annoyed by Eugene's melodramatic facial expressions, particularly when her character lost some of her bubbly, rural, innocence, but overall, I liked her acting and character.
The music was good, but there were no songs on the soundtrack that I felt the need to find or buy.
I hardly ever rewatch dramas, so my score for that is pretty low. However, I would definitely recommend this drama to my family and friends, so a recommendation value would probably be around an 8.
This drama is a solid 8 for me. Though it's 34 episodes long, I didn't get tired of the plot. The first 6 or so episodes are kind of boring, but if you get through that exposition, you'll find yourself extremely attached to the characters (At least I did). There is a lot of unexpected and well played humor in this show set off equally by some heavy and sad topics. I was very impressed with the balance the writer was able to find and I really, really, liked this drama.
Abdi Bogho Ka! (You'll get it if you watch the drama)
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Passable...
Couldn't feel much chemistry between any of the trio. There was a lot of roaming around. I would prefer a little bit of more structure. The romance was its weakest part, forced and way too delayed. Maybe if they removed it and took it in a different direction would be better? It's still a passable watch.Was this review helpful to you?
I did not expect to love it
This is my first review, I don't know how it will come out and I don't even think it will be read but I'll try anyway.I'll start by saying that it's been a long time since I've had a block on everything and I rarely start and finish a TV series, especially Korean ones. I certainly didn't expect not only to be able to finish this drama of 34, I repeat, 34 episodes... I also enjoyed it. I never expected something like this, especially not from a drama that I started by chance, of which I didn't even know the existence.
I started the series with no expectations and without really understanding what I was getting into, the first few episodes were surprisingly funny, I thought I was bored with the countryside of the main character and instead it was a breath of fresh air. But good and carefree things don't last long and slowly, slowly, between one laugh and another I found myself sighing and crying for the sad lives of these three characters.
This story talks about many things, it talks about not taking the people we love for granted, it shows how hard it is to take care of a person with a neurodegenerative disease, it shows how a parent's love can be great but also fragile.
BONG SOON: She is a sunny, simple girl, a bit silly but not in an annoying way. She has a lot of grit and even in pain she manages to carry on with her head held high by rolling up her sleeves. I didn't think I would like her and yet, in the end, she's a beautiful character and I have to give my compliments to Eugene because she was really good, like the two MLs I slowly fell in love with this little girl because I think it's inevitable.
THE MLs: Ah what can I say, they made me fall in love, two people so beautiful but so problematic... the first one is a good soul but a bit naive and the other one is an egotistical playboy who actually has a heart of gold. They made me melt, undecided until the last episode on who I loved more. I feel sorry for both of them and would have loved the ending regardless of the choice. It was great to see them grow, change from the first episode to the last, they took back control of themselves and their lives in a mature and natural way
The story is not perfect, it has a lot of useless characters but they give a little lightness to the important issues that are touched upon.
IF YOU DON'T LIKE LOVE TRIANGLES this drama is NOT FOR YOU, if instead you tolerate them and want to see one where there is doubt until the end then this drama is for you.
I'm still conflicted, I would have been happy with both men.--. , they knew how to make them perfect for her. The rest of the cast is good, it wasn't annoying but at a certain point, I just wanted to understand where the story was going.
I'm sorry for the ending a bit rushed, I would have liked to see the end of some dynamics (the guards friends, the colleagues in the kitchen, the FL doing the ged and passing it or even her relationship with her biological parents). I feel like crying having to say goodbye, I'm not ready, after so long I finally liked something, I can't believe it.
It was undoubtedly a good drama, I don't know if I'll ever see it again, maybe I will or maybe just some parts but honestly, I think I'll take a good memory with me, it kept me company in a very particular moment of my existence and allowed me to cry together with someone. If you're looking for something funny, something touching and with a hint of warmth and old fashioned then check out this sort of family drama where the love of cooking and others is at the heart of it all. Despite being sad at times it's never really over the top or cheesy and still makes you laugh. I'm going to miss it...
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Cute romance with a bit of melodrama
I really liked this drama, especially with the ending! Never have I been THIS happy with how the drama ended. They really kept me guessing till the second last episode! Really enjoyed Bong Ki's antics. He is such a loveable character! Undoubtedly, one of Lee Min Ki's best roles <3However, I did feel that they did not tie up all the stories properly. They left the stories of some of the supporting characters hanging... Also, I was irritated with the FL at some points. Like GURL, GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF!!!
But overall, it was a nice drama.
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A MUST RE-WATCH KDRAMA
This is one of the most well-made Kdramas. I love the storyline, cast and soundtrack. Lee Min-Ki's perfect for the role of Nam Bong-Gi. No one could have played the character better than Lee Min-Ki.This should be on Netflix worldwide for every Kdrama fan to watch. It's heartwarming and I enjoyed all the cooking that the female lead did.
I really love Nam Bong Gi. He was immature, chatty but super cute. He has a list of the different translations of "I love You" and tried to express his feelings by saying I love you in Polish hahaha :-) It's so freaking funny watching him as he patiently waits for the right time to make his true feelings known to Bong-Soon. I cried when he was suspended from his job and when he was rejected by Bong-Soon.
Please have this on Netflix!!!!!!!!
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heartwarming
well finally finally reached the end of this marathon and happy the right guy won！！I really really liked you in comedy mode though sometimes the sad parts became very overpowering to work through。not to say I was not affected deeply by some of the stories to the point of tears ｡･ﾟヾ(✦థ ｪ థ)ﾉ｡ﾟ･｡this drama was very good initially with more comic emphasis〜 or at least better balance between light and serious sides〜and took off in the final 5 or 6 episodes with good dramatic action and unexpected twists and turns that had me watching 3 episodes straight、however for me it became very, very slow mid way and bogged down and the balance between comedy and serious drama veered far too much to the serious side to the point of depression! I almost gave up at ep 22! for me 24 episodes max would have made this a better dramaーmaybe they wanted to spin out a popular program？so I can not give it straight ten but still very good drama if you like them long〜〜 if you like Lee Min Ki in this you will maybe like him also in 「evasive inquiry agency」Was this review helpful to you?
How could one pass up such a cute and heartwarming beautiful drama
Sweet and touching. A little sad, a good amount of frustration, and easy to sympathize with.It is up to par with so many great dramas, to me. A love triangle that I liked better than other love triangles.
Well-organized, well-paced, never-boring writing. Everything is placed correctly to ensure the quality doesn’t falter. Some moments get me to cry. And there is no bigger evil.
The drama is a joy.
And it feels real!
I love how natural It is. The main romance would have taken forever if not for the second lead and the jealousy factor.
The OST is great! And blended naturally with every scene.
I haven’t felt this kind of love in a drama since so long ago. Sincere and passionate (and with a degree of sadness and frustration). The kind I felt with dramas when I first started watching them. Maybe because of nostalgia.
After this drama, I render 2006 one of the best years for kdramas.
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Um Romance Acolhedor em Meio às Montanhas
I Really Really Like You é um dorama encantador sobre o encontro de Bong Soon, uma jovem que vive nas montanhas e que, após perder os pais, vai para Seul em busca de uma nova vida. Lá, ela encontra Nam Bong-ki, um guarda-costas, e o arrogante Jang Joon-won, um médico, que transformam sua vida completamente. O triângulo amoroso entre Bong Soon e os dois homens se desenrola em meio a muitas situações divertidas e emocionantes.A série é uma combinação equilibrada de comédia romântica e drama, com Bong Soon como a protagonista otimista que conquista o coração do público com sua simplicidade e doçura. O contraste entre seu passado humilde e o glamour de Seul adiciona uma camada extra à trama, e os momentos românticos são intercalados por situações cômicas que mantêm o tom leve.
Para quem busca uma comédia romântica adorável com personagens carismáticos e um enredo que aquece o coração, I Really Really Like You é uma excelente escolha.
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