Simple, amazing and beautiful
This is what you watch when you are in a bad mood. This is what you watch when you are bored. This is what you watch anytime and anyday. This series is so good. The character are so well written and the plot as well. There is no single episode that is boring. Every episode will leave with a number of emotions. The cast did so well and they contributed to their roles so well. You can feel their raw emotions. They make you cry and be happy with them. The music is also so good, make me hum the tune everytime after I finished an episode. This review is late because it is a rewatch lol. I barely re-watch shows and definitely not shows with 16 episodes and 1 hour run time. But this is just that good, even tho I already have watched it but I still giggle, feel shy, my legs kicking in the air and biting my pillow like it is my first time. Def a 10 out of 10 romcom. One of the best romcom I've watched.Was this review helpful to you?
Diamond in the rough
At first I didn't plan to watch this drama. But suddenly I started watching it when the airing started. The main thing that I want to share is that "Don't judge a book by its cover". This drama is the perfect example of this phrase. We all have watched many supernatural, horror, thriller kdramas, but if you want something out of the box then I recommend to watch "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha". The story is simple and there's no supernatural things, but still it stole my heart. I never write a review. It's really not my thing. But see I'm here writing a review today. So, that tells a lot why should you watch this. This drama brings happiness and pleasure from our daily life that we found very boring. Still believe me after you watch this drama your boring life can become attractive. It will change your point of view.Was this review helpful to you?
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Decent drama, but it is overhyped...
Decent drama, but I would say it is overhyped. It's a slow burn so don't expect anything soonish. The character of Hye Jin got on my nerves A LOT the first couple of episodes, Doo Shik did as well at times... I don't know chemistry between the two was very much like a sparkler. Nothing grand, or fireworks worthy. The real saviors of this drama were the side cast of characters. I found myself more interested in Mi Seon and Eun Chul romance then the main couple. The heart and soul of this drama were the side characters. I feel bad for saying that because I'm sure that Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho worked hard, but...I just don't know. I felt like the chemistry between Hye Jin and Doo Shik was kinda forced, it was there but it just wasn't 100% for me. The last half of the drama felt rushed as well. Felt like they forgot to do some stuff and then they rushed to tie up loose ends. I caught myself checking how much time was left in the drama, and I was like cool enough time for them to address some stuff and then the next thing I knew the episode was over and things still didn't get address, drama felt dragged out by at least 2 episodes. Anyway the drama was decent, but far from being a masterpiece.Was this review helpful to you?
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This drama will stay with you for a long time.
I started this drama without much expectations and in fact the first couple of episodes didn't provide me with the hook. But every week, it got better and better and today this is my favourite Romantic Comedy drama of all time, being the only drama I've ever rated 10/10.Here's why you should watch Hometown Cha Cha Cha:
1. The characters and the acting
- Every character in this drama was loveable. Each had their flaws but we love them regardless of it because we know everyone wants the best for each other. I loved how the drama portrayed this so deeply in small scenes throughout the episodes. The casting and all actors were truly a perfect fit.
- But ultimately, BIG kudos goes to Kim Seon Ho, where I couldn't help but be magnitised by his character in every one of his scenes. His experience as a theatre actor clearly came through, and you could genuinely feel his emotions through it all. I think this is his best role yet, and I can't wait for his future works and continuing to support him in 2D1N!
2. The visuals
- The aesthetic of the drama was the most healing. The blue skies, seas, b-rolls of Pohang and the small details made Gongjin feel like the most heavenly seaside town. Being in lockdown this year, this drama has given me something to look forward to for the past 8 weeks and I couldn't be more grateful to feel myself being transported there. It also made me feel more grateful for the place I live in as well and look for these small moments that make the most out of what we do have.
3. The plot
- On the surface, the drama might feel simple with a slice of life storyline. But there's so much more to that. Every scene and little detail felt intentional as I rewatched the episodes. Cliches were shown in fresh ways. The themes of love, community, people - appreciating how the small things in life are actually what makes life worth living were perfectly portrayed.
- I also loved the tension and mysteries throughout the episodes that made going onto Twitter fun to see what theories people had.
- You will definitely be on a rollercoaster of emotions, but just let yourself feel it all, it'll be worth it!
Overall, I highly recommend you give this drama a try! Thank you to the Hometown Cha Cha Cha team for giving me a drama that I'll always remember fondly!!!
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Simple Review
The show is beautifully executed with fantastic scenery. It's sometimes cliche but the character development is nice and I would defintiely mention that it was worth watching for all the slice of life moments. The annoying character is ofcourse Juri and I wish the writer or director did not try so hard to make her fit into it with all her nuances included. Juri character was hectic to watch and the only time I had to fast forward to skip the nonchalant & cheesy scenes that includes her. All in all it is a good show to watch and be happy.Was this review helpful to you?
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A roller coaster of emotion
I had never watched a series and go from smiling to crying in the end. This is (I thought) a light hearted drama but little did I know it touched on so many realistic issues of the society. It hooks you in at first, and reveals everything at the end naturally. I fell for it!I had never felt so much emotions and growth for all characters in a drama! When they cry, I cried, and when they smile, I smiled like an idiot. It was as if I am there witnessing everything.
It is really heart warming watching this series. I want to travel. It destresses me. It prep me so well for Monday blues. I love the OST Romantic Sunday especially, it is on loop in my head. First part was cheery and merry, middle was all about understanding, third was letting go.
Individual episodes can be considered a story on its own, yet it still makes me want to watch it every weekend. I had so much withdrawal symptoms after every weekend. I would not want this drama to end. It can go forever. Although they only addresses everything towards the last 2 episodes (I cried like mad when the kid cried and grandma having her last words), it don't seemed strange.
Leaving the ending happy but vague (everything is solved but not solved vibe) is surprisingly comfortable to me! They will marry but they did not show the ceremony and miseon's wedding, interview with oh yoon, the teacher... but it was still the closure I seek for in my heart. It warms me very much. It thought me to appreciate everyone around me, and give myself love.
Love is the greatest gift for yourself, and health. I will definately watch this again soon! I couldn't get over it!
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It would have been better as a 10 to 12 episodes show, and cut out all the random, not-relevant-to-the-main-plot bits. Honestly, 80% of the last few episodes just felt like a never ending epilogue.
The small town community was fun and full of colorful characters, and all the cast did an amazing job and had fantastic chemistry, but of all the dramas I've watched so far, I still think the one that did that aspect the best was Crash Landing on You.
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Refreshing
This drama has the charms I was looking for. It was light, fresh, new, chill, and definitely teaches you some things about life. I really like slice of life dramas and it was to my taste. The couple were so cute. Hong Du Sik's character was new to me as I've never seen any male lead of such traits and characteristics. He and Yoon Hye Jin really is a match made in heaven. All the other side characters too were likeable. Each one of them was given spotlight and it was heartwarming to see them gather and talk like a whole big family. This drama gave me a Reply Series vibe and I'm not complaining. Definitely loved watching it and would rewatch if given the time.Was this review helpful to you?
Sweet and Sassy
This heartwarming drama with perfect comedic and tear-jerk timing was so fun to watch! I had to give it a 10 overall. The ensemble of characters brought to life a small seaside town that you would want to live in. I enjoy dark, thriller dramas too, but sometimes you want to enjoy simple stories that are relatable and thoughtful...and don't have someone out to ruin someone else. This well-written script had the perfect balance of sweetness and sassiness that either made you laugh out loud or say ahh or bring you tears. Hence, I don't need to do a deep dive on the story or characters. All I want to say is if you want to laugh, cry, and smile then this is the show for you. I will definitely keep an eye for other dramas that the screenwriter has written.Was this review helpful to you?
The romance scenes in here are so well done as well...so cheesy but it makes you feel butterflies, I promise hehe ;))
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One of a kind drama
This drama has been exercising my face every episode! From smiling too much. pouting my mouth, laughing my mouth widely, and crying too much. This drama has been a roller coaster, every episode has been worth my time. The drama made me feel good about myself as some of the characters has the same situation as me and it comforted as I have no one to comfort myself with. I'm very thankful that this drama existed cause I think my life wouldn't be complete without it. As for the acting, they are superb. Their acting really got me as if it happened naturally. The scenery was just perfect, the sea, the markets, house everything was just memorable and calming. The plot is just incredible, it was perfectly aligned, rich, healing at the same time. I hope I could watch this for the first time again. I think this has to be one of the best drama ever made.Was this review helpful to you?
Worth watching as light hearted simple drama.
It's been so long since I have seen a Rom Com without too many cliche scenes. The drama is so simple, it doesn't have any dramatic thing like twists, secrets kind of things. So unless you are the kind of person who loves intense drama, you will like Hometown Cha Cha Cha.Some people say it is a predictable story and I 100% agree with that. But does it mean will it bore, I would say it doesn't.
The only two things I have to complain about this drama is certain times I felt the pace could be a little faster, but still the pace didn't bored me at all. And also Du shik sad past, I felt the writers could have done it much better. I felt the writers took a safe route in that writing.
The best thing about this drama personally would be Shin min ah role, she was immature in beginning, but the way her character grown and handled certain situations is incredible. And also this drama doesn't have any stupid love triangle at all.
Overall it is a good drama.
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