BEST KDRAMA OF 2022!!!
ik all of u r disappointed bc somi won’t be in s2 (so am I) however it fits the storyline and supposed to be like that… :/ but nevertheless its still the best drama Ive ever watched!!! I couldn’t stop the eps, it was interesting from the min it started till the very last sec!! U can’t say otherwise ;) 10/10 recommended!! U won’t regret it!!!! Btw it comes from a person that doesn’t like fantasy dramas and this one is the LITERAL DEFINITION of fantasy dramas… pls pls pls pls watch it!!! I promise that you’ll LOVE it as much as I do!!!!!!!!!!! (But do yourself a favor and watch s1 after s2 comes out so u won’t be as suspended as I’m) <3Was this review helpful to you?
Truly disappointing
I gave a 7 to another drama which was also very hyped (you are my glory), but not even that one disappointed me as much. I expected so much and all I got was:---- A shallow, silly plot. Plus plot holes galore.
---- Cartoonish villain, and other stupid characters (even leaders like the king, crown prince, queen).
---- No characters' development.
My rating is for the acting of ML and both FLs, the Art Direction, and OST. At least the silver lining with overhyped dramas when my rating differs from the majority, is that it’s easier for me to spot users whose rating also disagree with the majority, so I can add them to my list of members with similar tastes to mine.
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Concept and Romance Story
It's actually a good story with a completely new concept. Only the writers are failed to make the main female character a badass strong woman. The main female character looks pathetic and makes people feel sorry. Jang uk become the main story because of his destiny and the story focuses too much on him by forgetting the original concept. Romanticism are too much, There are too many confusing love relationships here with a lot of characters involved. I thought friendship stories would be the main point but the main character kissed at an inappropriate time and seemed selfish about their love.Was this review helpful to you?
IT IS WORTH THE WATCH
this drama is one of the best fantasy/romance dramas to exist. the storyline pacing and build up is really good that it doesnt feel rushed or too slow.the casting is also amazing. they all really fit in with the role and nothing feels out of place. the dynamics and chemistry between the characters makes it all the more better.
ive rewatched this multiple times whilst waiting for the newer episodes and it never got boring, i only ended up more eager for a new ep each time.
definitely recommend watching.
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one of the best kdrama
this is so good i kind express in words u just have to watch it and experience them magic of this beautiful show..one of those shows were each and every character is best in their top tier acting,
story 10 of 10
chemistry 10 of 10
acting 10 of 10
experience 10 of 10
shout of to jung somin i really love her hope she get lots of love and appreciation i hope in future she get her deserving best actress award which she got robbed multiple times
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A perfect balance of romance, action, fantasy and comedy!
You know those dramas that you start watching with not many expectations and they turn out to be one of the best dramas you’ve ever watched? AoS is that drama for me. I started it when I had nothing to watch and my Saturdays and Sundays were starting to feel boring. But boy, did I know that would be hooked and wait for those days of the week so eagerly? Absolutely not!As said in the title of the review, AoS offers everything — acting, plot, groundbreaking cinematography, toe-curling romance and what not? Kdramas, in my opinion, have stopped making *many* romance or simply fantasy dramas ever since they expanded in the west. It’s not like I don’t love thrillers and experimental plots, I’m always up for a good thriller. But sometimes I’m just tired from work & stuff and I just want some action, some family drama and some romance in my life. AoS did the job for me. Though it has a handful of heartbreaking moments (not to mention the one at the end of part 1), it’s still very entertaining and doesn’t get boring.
Onto the last part of the review: acting. Jung So-Min is a phenomenal actor and I regret not discovering her earlier. I can’t spoil much here but the way she has portrayed different characters, I feel like nobody else could do a better job than her. And Lee Jae-Wook, what do you mean he’s a ‘98 liner? How can a person be that versatile and that talented at such a young age? I totally fell for him in AoS. The other actors did a great job too, of course. There wasn’t a single bad acting moment in this series, for me at least.
Last but not least, I’m on the edge of my seat for part 2. Words can’t describe how I’m getting through each day right and how many times I have thought of sleeping right now directly waking up on December 10th. Although I’m a little sad that So-Min will no longer be a part of the series, I’m very excited to see Go Youn-Jung and her chemistry with Lee Jae-Wook. She did a great job during the starting of the series and I’m sure she will do a great job playing the FL in part 2, too!
Thanks for reading this review ♡
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Can't Wait for Season 2
This was an exhilarating drama to watch. It kept my interest throughout season 1. Anxiously waiting for season 2. This drama made me a new fan of Lee Jae Wook. I had not really seen any of his other work but will be watching Extraordinary You next. All of the main actors were superb. Thank you for your hard work on this show. I have become enamored with KDramas most recently and watch them daily. I also love to watch the "behind the scenes" videos. It helps to see the actors as real people and not just fictional characters. Loving Dramas!Was this review helpful to you?
Good but not great
Its a visually dazzling spin on the concept of Chinese alchemy combined with wuxia /xianxia drama structure.The cgi, action choreo, world building is breathtaking. But the plot has been made overly complex with twists that doesn't hit very well, the overall schemes are quite flimsy and can be seen through if the characters were given more common sense, filler episodes with filler scenes and draggy pacing got boring pretty fast. Female lead being declawed and just being reduced as a maid and not to mention the "love quadrangle" made me go wtf a few times.
But overall it's a very unique and different genre for south Korean dramas and I can respect that. The acting is solid especially Jung so min which I think kinda saved the series for me. The production set takes huge "inspiration" from Chinese historic/xianxia dramas to build gorgeous daeho but as a non Chinese or non Korean person I don't think it's my place to nitpick in that.
The ost is a banger for me as well. Would like to see how they finish this off in the last 10 episodes.
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Great
The only flaw I find in the series is that the story is very fast-paced, I think a week or two weeks go by so quickly in an episode and that's why the timeline is unclear to me. For example, staying in the forest where he trained, I'm not sure if he was there for a month or more, but the whole story about life and training in the forest could have lasted, where the chemistry between the two main characters would have been visible, what they could go trough, how they survived... In general, the series is excellent, I like the story, the plot, the actors are excellent, the reactions of the actors seem so real that they manage to convince me that it is actually reality and not a fantasy... I hope that there will be no sudden changes in the story and feelings in series considering the replacement of actresses for Naksu, current actress is supercool, i feel it would be downfall if she is not shown in second season since people are bonded with this characters. I hope for the best anyway ??♂️Best wishes and good luck from Serbia?? to all the actors and staff members.
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Alchemy of Blah
Started off with a great premise, but like others here--I feel like Naksu was wasted. Shouldn't she be training too? Instead, it's all on this one guy. Also, I feel like the show would have been better without their love line. They had much better friend chemistry, and it's just so played out to force the leads together. So, I've lost interest. I just don't care about Jang Uk that much, and I keep asking myself wtf Naksu is doing just playing maid.Gradually, everything that was cool and different about this show is being stripped away and replaced with bland love lines. So, it's not for me. (And I like, romcoms, just not this mash up.)
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Fresh, funny, even a little captivating.
With some rare exeptions, in general I don't really like fantasies, but this series manages to keep my interest. I think it's because the actors; They are all charming and beleivable. The plot is intresting enogh, but I think I watch mostly for the overall vibe of the show.. The interaction between the main 2 characters is really charming, The whole vibe of the show is somehow fresh. I love the intro music a lot. It's not some big piece of art or something, but I like it and I hardly wait for each new episode. And that it says something, bc I am easily bored with most dramas. It's my weekend treat :)I love all the actors!
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