Happiness

Absolutely amazing, totally worth it.

Plot - the plot is written with some very tiny loopholes but its interesting enough to keep you engrossed into the drama. Starting from the post covid era to a sudden outbreak that could not be contained within the building, they make a lot of parallels with covid and this virus. Even though both are different in many ways, human survival instincts acts up in both cases.

Characters - you could see how humane they were. (except for the occasional psychos.) but yes, no matter how annoying you found they residents, each and every one of them were humans who got desperate and went crazy when the situation turn to kill or die.
We had characters of all sorts living with all sorts of people. The infected themselves being made to feel human and giving them time to regain their humanity to the point that by the end we were left with infected people who could control their thrist very well.

Main Characters - Both of them. I love Them. Where Sae beom hestitated, Yi Hyun backed her up and vice-versa. No lovey dovey in the middle of crisis like bloodbath and theyre kissing, no. They kept their cool, they found ways out.
I also love how Yi Hyun gets infected at the end and we see him struggling, how even though he could control himself, he let himself bite the villain AND threw up the blood right after.

A Scene I Will Forever Remember - When Yi Hyun smears blood on Oh Ju Hyung's face and watches him scream. It was real. The most realistic expression of desperation.
Say during covid - when people were going out without masks, it made me crazy. It made me crazy that people i know were dying, were struggling and they had no remorse walking around. I wanted them to feel what I was feeling.

All in all, Genius. Amazing. Probably one of the best potrayals.

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A post-covid blood sucking zombie survival drama called Happiness? Yes, Please.

"Happiness" seems like an odd title choice for a drama about blood-sucking zombies but it actually makes perfect sense. Like most popular zombie/plague/monster invasion stories this drama is less about actual zombies and more about human nature and survival instincts. The concept seems pretty far-fetched when you read it but the way it plays out is pretty realistic. Since we can all relate to how out of nowhere this covid pandemic felt, the randomness of "madman rabies" seems pretty legit and timely. I don't like to add too many spoilers, but I think anyone watching should know at least the basics of what they are getting into. If you're a fan of movies like "Train to Busan" or "The Mist" then you will probably love a lot of things about "Happiness". The story can be a little cliché at times, and more eerie than scary, but what I enjoyed most were the characters, especially the main leads Han Hyo Jo and Park Hyung Sik.

First, I have to applaud Han Hyo Jo as Yoon Sae Bom. If you are looking for a drama with a strong bad@ss female lead you found it and she will not disappoint. Sae Bom is impulsive and hilariously reckless, but her bravery, loyalty, and smarts make her the clear hero of this story. She is matched with Park Hyung Sik as Jung Yi Hyun, who is an equally brave and impressive hero, but it's clear from the beginning his first thought is always the safety of Sae Bom his "lifesaver". Some may wonder if this drama is at all a romance. I would say yes, but not in the way you may expect. These leads have amazing chemistry throughout, from the very beginning, but there are no cutesy moments that distract too much from the main story. Instead, it just adds more depth to their friendship, and higher stakes to what motivates them as a team. Seeing even the small ways they cared for each other made me care even more about them.

The rest of the cast is filled with many over-the-top and duplicitous characters. They are hilarious, and frustrating, and reflect the good and bad in all of us, sometimes to the extreme. I know that everyone would like to think that in a situation like this they would be considerate, responsible, brave, empathetic, and heroic but stories like this reflect what we may not always want to admit, how selfish, greedy, fear-driven, and irrational we all have the capability of being when it comes to our own survival and happiness. Good people may make bad choices. Bad people may save lives. This is what makes this drama fun to watch and hard to predict. You can't always tell what the characters will do or read their true intentions. There are a few clear villains that are fun to hate, but I think almost every character (besides cute Seo Yoon) did something that made me want to yell at them through the screen at some point.

Would I watch this again? Definitely. The story would probably be less exciting the second time around, and some parts of the plot are messy and choppy, but I think it's a great survival thriller with a great, although slightly heavy-handed message about happiness and what makes life worth living. It's also a great bingle length. I was a little sad when it was all over but at the same time, 12 episodes felt like the perfect length. I also appreciated the ending even if it felt rushed.

It's worth mentioning that the soundtrack is really great and compliments the various moods in the plot well.

Overall, this drama surprised me. I wouldn't call it my favorite drama of the year or even add it to my own favorites list but I understand why it's so popular. It's the perfect drama for these quarantine times. It's not too scary, and it leaves you with the perfect amount of schadenfreude reminding us that things could always be waaaaaaay worse. It also humanizes the crazy zombie transformation which made me overlook the cheesy makeup and instead see how we sometimes villainize and ostracize sick/infected people instead of helping and supporting them. "Happiness" also doesn't go too far with gory violence. It's pretty tame, besides lots blood, scary sounds, and some jump scares. It's the perfect balance of genres for a broad audience without being too frightening, too romantic, too melodramatic, or too silly yet I laughed, jumped, felt butterflies, and even teared up at least once. I'm sure this drama will definitely make people think twice about who their neighbors are. It certainly makes me very suspicious of too many empty water bottles... o.O... The premise isn't very original, but it's still effective. Maybe it's time to watch "Sweet Home" next? I never thought of myself as a huge fan of this style of drama but this one left me thirsty for more... in a good way. ; )

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A must watch!!

I normally don’t write reviews , but I need to tell you all, this is an amazing drama. There is a bit of everything in it. Romance, drama, thriller, horror etc. It’s not to much, just a bit of everything and that combined with great leads makes it enjoyable to watch it. I never felt bored watching it and didn’t skip anything. In my young life I have watched a lot like really a lot kdrama and this one will absolutely be somewhere on the top of my list. I just liked everything from the beginning to the end and still hate some characters but that just means the actors and actresses did a great job portraying their character. If you are considering to watch or not watch, I recommend to just go for it. You won’t be disappointed, I guarantee. Hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Ps. Sorry for my bad English but just needed the world to know this master piece :)))

I know there are greater dramas out there but for me it’s seldom to find a really enjoyable drama where I didn’t skip the boring ‘political’ or scenes where the main leads aren’t in it.

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What a great watch and a little more "slice-of-life" than the usual zombie type shows

Loved the interesting take on the zombie theme. I've gotten tired of watching a lot of shows and movies with zombies and they pale in comparison to KDramas with zombies, especially Happiness.

Depending on my mood, The pacing is what I always look for in starting and finishing a series. Glad the pacing for this show was incredible! From strategic action scenes to comedic relief to light romance, the journey of watching through episodes made it easy to digest. Every watch "session" with this drama had me feeling contented yet intensely curious on the next episode.

As someone who keeps up with politics, it feels refreshing to see a character in power doing their job and actually showing that he cares about the public and doing things for the good of society. Seriously, the main general's character was really satisfying to watch. He would be my favorite character but most the characters were impressive as well! All of them (yes, even the annoying ones) had great character development and really made the story come to life.

Of course ML and FL were incredible! Both actor and actress were so cute individually AND together, I can't--!! The annoying characters really had me annoyed yet the pacing kept my anger at bay soon after being given hints or reminders of their parts in the story.

Give it a try, hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.
I can't get over it yet but that's when I know it's a work of art, when it lingers in my thoughts haha.

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go watch all of us are dead if you are expecting a bloody zombie drama

if any of you are thinking to get into it because of zombies, blood, scary scenes, then don't, but you should watch all of us are dead, what you are really looking for

all of the characters for me are based on something from covid, such as the vlogger kid, who is selfish, but still a kid somehow, in an adult body

the building representative lady wants to become that for power, so she lies and does everything to seem like the right one, and who has not ever lied to an extant to get what they want.

all of the characters are dumb, yes, but it is based on covid once again, just with zombies, and who has not stocked up on toilet paper like its pure gold, or wanted to hide that they got covid to stay with there group, it is a good show for the people that understand that it was not suppose to be bloody, if not, this is not for you

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A slice of happiness with zombies

This is not a zombie apocalypse drama but a slice of life story showing how people deal with each other in the midst of chaos. Influenced by the events of Covid-19, the drama somewhat delves into the problems society faces when having to deal with an unknown deadly disease, the balance between safety and individual liberties, and people's biases.

The show starts off with a virus putting people into a zombie-like state making them crave blood. The first two episodes are about the spread of the disease until the plot switches to the main characters getting quarantined in a massive apartment building with no access to the outside world. The story mostly focuses on the best and the worst of human nature showing various residents dealing with their own problems and human-made happenings around the building. This reminded me of the movie "Clue" where a group of strangers got stuck together trying to solve murder-mystery.

If you are looking for passionate romance, you won't find it here. Although, the two main characters eventually kiss and become a couple, the romance is very subtle and focuses more on how Yoon Sae Bom and Jung Yi Hyun treat and protect each other without the use of cheesy romantic cliches. There are no tropey moments of staring and forlorn glances. The characters are very mature. They are not afraid to be alone and have physical contact without awkwardness.

The biggest problem with the drama is pacing which slows down somewhere in the middle. This is not so much about the plot, but the setting never changing. Characters run around various locations around the building and do the same things in every episode. This makes the show a bit tedious to watch.

The best thing about the drama is Park Hyung Sik. He truly shines as a serious character proving that he can play something other than stereotypical semi-comedic heroes. Here, he is a badass cop and a total stud. I want to see more of him playing generals, kings, and other males in positions of authority.

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I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, party because of Han Hyo Joo and Park Hyung Sik. They both play likeable and relatable characters whose friendship to lovers story is natural, despite the unnatural setting of the story. I've always enjoyed Han Hyo Joo's dramas. Park Hyung Sik is more hit and miss for me but this one is a hit for me. The drama raises interesting questions about how a government might respond to a frightening and highly contagious epidemic, how infected people are treated not just by the government but also by each other, and what people might do to fight for survival. It can be ugly -- people can behave pretty badly when they're frightened -- but this drama shows that people can also be surprisingly generous and self-sacrificing. I suspect that the inspiration for this drama comes from the first major COVID epidemic before vaccines were developed and the world was terrified.

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This drama will forever be close to my heart

God, where do I even start with this review????
I guess with the fact that this was the first kdrama I ever watched so I may be a little biased. But I do genuinely believe this was absolutely phenomenal.
The characters, specifically our main couple, are my emotional support babies atp.
Sae Bom is a badass and a queen & anyone who disagrees is simply WRONG<3
Yi Hyun is the perfect husband material who worships the ground she walks on.
As he should tbh.
also, friends-to-lovers is my favourite trope so this drama was just made for me.
basically, if zombies + marriage of convenience (for real estate....OR WAS IT) sounds good to you, that's because it is.
NOW STOP READING THIS & WATCH THE HELL OUT OF IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!!!!

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Happiness is NOT what the Drama makes me feel!

Even though I rated this drama an 8, this is mainly because of the great acting. Boy can these people be scary as zombies....absolute terrors.

Let me start with the storyline...which is the major let down for me. I have no regard for any of these characters because even though they acted their socks off, writernim refused to tell their story properly. Hardly any back story...enough for me to care about what happens to them. I believe this was a disservice to what could have been a great drama.

There were a few plot holes and even updates that left me like: what? e.g. the cashier from the supermarket was already infected, why then did the creepy infected dude go after her when she went to get the guy's phone from outside? They allowed us to know that the infected know each other because their blood smells disgusting. bSo why?

Also, we already know that once you're infected you can't die unless you get shot in the brain...so why did they ML collapse as if he died? Now if the story told us he really died, I would've rated this show a 1 for breaking its own rules.

The acting was pretty phenomenal and I really enjoyed the OST.

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An unexpected delight

I almost didn’t watch Happiness. The horror genre is not my thing and I don’t enjoy being scared silly. However, the rating was so high, and I really liked Park Hyung Shik in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, so I gave it a try.

Turns out that this is a fantastic show which just got better with each episode. If you are hesitating because like me, you don’t really like horror, as long as you can handle some gore and a few suspenseful moments, go for it. The main theme is the analysis of how people react when put into the extreme position of a lockdown. Do you help each other? Take advantage of each other? Steal from each other? Kill each other?

The show has so many unexpected twists and turns that it was highly entertaining throughout. I wish it had a few more episodes actually; the ending felt a bit short and left some open questions as to what happened to some of the characters. That’s really the only reason I didn’t rate it a 10.

All the actors did great, but the two main leads were just extraordinary and made Happiness truly special. Apart from everything else, this drama offers a great portrayal of a loving relationship. The main characters are both so supportive of each other, it is a joy to watch. Also, please let there be more shows with strong female leads like this. Many shows start out with a spunky girl who, after a few episodes, becomes weak and forgets she has a black belt in karate. Not in this case. Our heroine stays strong and committed and does kick butt until the last episode.

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