Reborn Rich (2022)

A Begining that deserves such ending

Yo right i think Reborn Rich got the ending it deserved. I didn't like the ending very much but still Our main lead survived & the person who died was already dead when the show began & it was just a time travel.

I mean if I've to say the ending was bad than I can't ignore that Begining was the Shitiest than.... The illogical story started from ep 1, what happened in the end was to clean that and the outcome of that storyline that was formed.

The Person who was there in the beginning survived till the end.

Jin Do Jun was someone we all got attached too because like the storyline was too perfect from ep 2 to 15 & no one can quesn that

But we forgot that it was Jin Do Jun's aim to Buy SoonYang not of Yoon Hyun woo. He got his revenge in the end & that's perfect from his pov although he was there only for 2 eps. Bad happened with Jin Do Jun but we were already listening the story of a person who was dead to begin with.

The time travel, the possession of a diff. body was something i can't digest even from the start.... but if i managed to get okay with that... I'm gonna accept the ending too.

Overall it was a 10/10 from ep 2 to ep 15

& I'll rate it a 7/10 for Start & end episodes (they weren't completely bad they fit well with the storyline) but I'm still raiting it 7 because they might have ended in some other decent way.

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Dysfunctional, chaotic life of the incredibly wealthy mixed in with revenge and time travelling

This is a really interesting premise that I don't know if I've seen in dramas before, mainly just webtoons which makes sense because this is an adaptation. And of course, the male lead is Song Joong Ki, who is definitely a big draw. I enjoyed Vincenzo and was looking forward to watching Reborn Rich too, but after watching them both I definitely have a preference.

THE PLOT
I feel like they tried to cram as much as possible into 16 episodes and as a result, it got confusing and was going everywhere. I was really looking forward to watching this and binge watched this over a few days during the Christmas holidays but mid-way through it got a bit draggy. I think because so much happens and time moves quickly as well in the show that it's easy to get confused and lost interest. You know its a bad sign when you think to yourself, oh good only 3 episodes left.

Another reason is that I felt like the theme / direction the show was going in was not consistent throughout. I thought that the ML's main motivation was to take revenge against those who had killed him in his past life, but it felt like it started being more of a suspense drama and at one point it just felt like he was trying to be a good grandson. What about your revenge??

Things picked up again in the last episode but then the ending was disappointing. There was a big reveal and things get resolved, but I'm left with questions. Is this the same timeline or a different one?
Why does noone recognize him in this timeline if he looks EXACTLY the same? <-- This was my biggest issue and I just couldn't get over it.

THE ACTING
Despite my criticisms of the plot, the acting and how the characters were portrayed were excellent. One of my favourite characters was his aunt, Hwa Young, who was an awful person but SO entertaining to watch. And the grandma! Wow.
This is a show full of villains and the entire Jin family is so messed up.

THE ROMANCE
I love Hospital Playlist and it's cool seeing Shin Hyun Bin in a new role. There is just so much happening in this drama though and I feel like because their screentime together was so sporadic, I wasn't very invested in their relationship and was focused on other details in the plot. The romance was too fleeting and infrequent for me. Too much angst in this with not enough caring on my end.

HIGHLIGHTS
--Do Jun's schemes and screwing over his aunt and uncle
--heartwarming moments with Do Jun and his grandpa
--cheeky references to the present like the FIFA World Cup and talking about cellphones

THEMES
--the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, privilege and how it changes the trajectory of your life
--parents doing anything for their kids

7-7.5/10

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Song joong ki

Three episode going it's enough to prove Song Joong-ki's true value. Yoon Hyun-woo's undisturbed visuals and cool-headed aura were drawn beyond perfection, drawing viewers at once. Yoon Hyun-woo's charisma, completed with glasses and suits, neat styling, and meticulous acting skills, was possible because of actor Song Joong-ki's unrivaled presence. In particular, the emotions of Yoon Hyeon-woo, a character who is strong enough to endure the insulting words and actions of the owner's family in silence, are vividly conveyed with only his eyes and facial expressions, raising the level of immersion.

Yoon Hyeon-woo wakes up with the bloodline of the Sunyang family that killed him. Song Joong-ki is now planning to portray Jin Do-joon, the youngest son of a conglomerate family living in the past with all his memories. Yoon Hyeon-woo and Jin Do-joon have the same inner side, but they stand at opposite extremes in the era, the age of the characters, and the positions they have. As Song Joong-ki mesmerizes viewers by portraying any role delicately and convincingly, we look forward to his upcoming acting party.

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Thrilling storyline

I have read the earlier reviews and they have covered most of the character analysis I wanted to do. So instead I would like to talk about the child artist Kim Kang Hoon ( young Do Joon). I was awed by this actor. He had the maturity of the character as was required . Though he was a child ,he was portraying adult Song Joon ki. His expressions and emotions were so spot on. I also loved the way the discussion went on with his grandfather. I wanted to see more of him but I would say he had his presence known clearly in just one episode . Way to go for this actor.
The story is thrilling, the cast is superb . Just two episodes and I am totally hooked and have watched it twice already. Presently everything is going on fine and hope it gets better and better in coming episodes.

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Everything so good, but ended disappointly

Reborn Rich is another revenge drama, but with time and space involving memory transfer to another body which is quite supernatural. Another thing the drama does well is executing the ideas of the character through and showcasing many glimpses of early 2000s South Korea.

There is very less romance in the drama, and for a reason I preferred that. The political strategy and the ups and downs in the country that has been utilised by the Soonyang family was quite intriguing. The best of the drama is the relationship between Jin Do Jun and his grandfather, is pure gold, it's just perfect and deserves a 10 just for it, the acting was on point even with the child actor was brilliant too.

Everything was straightaway gold until the last episode. The 15th episode changed the pattern of the show and the finale of the drama turned out to be messed up. Episode 16 throws out everything, every aspiration, dream, all the development and the beautifully crafted revenge plot, and turns into a train-wreck that looks conclusive on paper, yet lacking in feeling like a real ending. The character of Do Jun had the saddest conclusion and it felt a forced way out for Soonyang which made the conclusion unsatisfactory. Had it not been for the ending, the drama definitely had the best output of its potential.


My Rating : 8/10

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Should have been called The Chairman and solely focused on him- maybe it would have been a 10

Despite my initial excitement and high hopes, "Reborn Rich" left me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed. As a dedicated viewer of K-Dramas, I was eager to dive into its storyline and characters, anticipating another captivating addition to my watchlist. However, despite my genuine desire to like it, I couldn't overlook its shortcomings.

From the outset, I found myself struggling to connect with the plot and characters. Especially the main character played by Song Jong Ki. The rest of the cast, though brilliantly consisting of solid veterans in K Drama world, did not have a deft script to give them nuance and flair.

Despite the intriguing premise, the execution felt lackluster, leaving much to be desired in terms of depth and development. Chaebol families have incredible nuance and intrigue that regular families do not have and the fact that this drama failed to exploit this was bewildering. As the episodes progressed, I hoped for improvement, clinging to the possibility that the drama would find its stride. Maybe Song Jong Ki would show some bite , maybe psycho cousin will have more nuance than being 2 dimensionally psycho , maybe the ill inserted romance will find its stride.Unfortunately, my enthusiasm waned as the storyline failed to engage , and the characters failed to resonate with me on an emotional level.

There was a useless thread of a romance that was strangely inserted which also just added a bad taste to everything.

BUT I must mention the incredible Lee Sung Min who played the amazing Chairman.With his commanding presence and nuanced portrayal, Lee Sung Min breathed life into the character of the chairman, elevating every scene he graced with his talent. His impeccable delivery, whether conveying authority or vulnerability, added depth and complexity to the character, making him the most compelling figure in the entire drama. Maybe the drama adaptation should have just focused on the Chairman instead of the grandson.

Overall, "Reborn Rich" is a disappointing K-Drama that fails to deliver on its promise. While it may have had potential, its lackluster execution ultimately makes it forgettable and unremarkable in the crowded landscape of Korean dramas.

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One episode was enough to prove Song Joong-ki's true value. Yoon Hyun-woo's undisturbed visuals and cool-headed aura were drawn beyond perfection, drawing viewers at once. Yoon Hyun-woo's charisma, completed with glasses and suits, neat styling, and meticulous acting skills, was possible because of actor Song Joong-ki's unrivaled presence. In particular, the emotions of Yoon Hyeon-woo, a character who is strong enough to endure the insulting words and actions of the owner's family in silence, are vividly conveyed with only his eyes and facial expressions, raising the level of immersion.

Yoon Hyeon-woo wakes up with the bloodline of the Sunyang family that killed him. Song Joong-ki is now planning to portray Jin Do-joon, the youngest son of a conglomerate family living in the past with all his memories. Yoon Hyeon-woo and Jin Do-joon have the same inner side, but they stand at opposite extremes in the era, the age of the characters, and the positions they have. As Song Joong-ki mesmerizes viewers by portraying any role delicately and convincingly, we look forward to his upcoming acting party.

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THIS SHIT GUDD!!!

First kdrama I've watched where there's reincarnation. The mc is honestly so smart. The acting is so gud, the cast they picked is honestly the way i expected it since ive read the webtoon.

Idk what else to say other than it being gud. I hope to see more.

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Quasi parfait, à un épisode près

Reborn Rich est un drama prenant et pasionnant en mode thriller politique et un gros focus sur les familles de Chaebol. Je ne veux pas trop en dire pour ne pas spoil mais j'ai vraiment trouvé plusieurs moment jouissif et le contexte historique ajoute beaucoup à l'histoire et n'est pas du tout accessoire. Grosse mention pour l'acting du grand père de cette famille qui est assurément criant de vérité, agaçant et admirable selon les moments.

Mais car il y'a un mais, après 15 épisodes presque parfait, gros retournement de situation qui m'a laissé énormément sur ma faim car semblant faire fit de tout ce qui s'ets passé précédemment. Dommage mais cela ne remet pas en cause la qualité de ce drama qui aurait une fin différente dans le webtoon dont il est tiré.

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Inconsistant et fade.

Si je n'ai pas aimé :

- J'adore Song Joong ki. Du moins, j'adorais. Comme quoi, un chouchou remontant à 2007 peut tomber lamentablement en quelques minutes dans son estime... Je ne sais pas à partir de quel moment, vous savez ce moment où vous vous dites "pourquoi mon coeur ne bat-il plus?". J'avais encore aimé "Vincenzo" mais pour être honnête moins pour lui que pour les autres personnages du drama (Ah l'agent du NIS). J'imagine que la magie n'opère plus. Son jeu est loin de la prise de risque et si peu de subtilité dans ses expressions faciales. Pire, en homme amoureux, on y croit de moins en moins (déjà dans "Vincenzo") et cela se confirme ici... Et puis l'avoir rajeuni de 20 ans afin de le pouvoir faire jouer un personnage de 20 ans, What The Heck!
Certes, il ne fait pas son âge, certes il reste joli garçon et blabla, mais ici, c'était too much, les couleurs de la peau n'étaient pas naturelles, trop lisses, trop roses, trop brillantes. Si vous avez vu "18 again" (un magnifique drama soit-dit en passant...), nous avons eu droit à 2 acteurs, un pour le personnage à 40 ans et un autre pour le personnage à 18 ans. Et cela fut parfait. Le challenge des deux acteurs avait été de nous faire croire qu'ils n'étaient au final qu'une seule et même personne. Pari tenu. Alors qu'ici...

- Un scénario intéressant mais qui perd très vite de sa crédibilité. Il est difficile de ne pas faire le rapprochement avec "Again my life". Pourtant si ce dernier brille par des protagonistes savoureux, drôle ou intriguant donnant ainsi une légèreté et un humour bon enfant à l'ensemble de la série, c'est loin d'être le cas de "reborn rich". En effet, tous les protagonistes, à peu de chose près, sont des pourritures pitoyables pour qui le spectateur est dans l'incapacité de ressentir autre chose que de l'ennui. Aucun de ces "méchants" ne resteront dans la mémoire. Le grand-père? J'aurai aimé avoir un peu d'estime ou d'empathie, un peu comme Woo Yong Soo dans "again my life", tout au plus un peu de curiosité qui très vite s'essouffle. La fratrie? Elle ne brille ni par son ingéniosité, ni par un charisme machiavélique ( Ah Kim Min Jung dans "Devil Judge" !!! Machiavélique, forte, intelligente et d'une séduction folle mêlant à une fragilité certaine, en voilà une antagoniste brillante!), une équipe de looser quoi.
Il y a beaucoup de chose qui ne paraisse ni logique, ni réel. Résultat, on se retrouve à bailler et à avoir du mal à suivre une intrigue pourtant prometteuse.

- Des protagonistes antipathiques dont l'intérêt est de seulement nous montrer la cruauté, la gourmandise de ce monde. En parlant de ce monde, le monde des affaires, on aurait aimé que le réalisateur nous le fasse "aimer", du moins de nous y intéresser. Que nenni. C'est rébarbatif, c'est long, c'est pénible et les milles et une magouilles nous lassent très vite. Je n'ai jamais été fan de drama traitant de ce sujet, un monde de requin où tout est bon pour se poignarder dans le dos, alors si tout est noir, sombre, où le pire côtoie le pitoyable, j'ai tendance à m'endormir. Les relations ne sont en aucun cas émotionnellement mises en valeur, comme la relation avec le grand-père ou les nouveaux parents, voire les anciens. Tout est traité avec nonchalance et parsème le drama ici et là sans consistance de leur apparition inutile. Résultat, le protagoniste ne nous parait pas sympathique, n'ayant pas de lien nous le rendant humain, plus proche de nous.

- La romance? Hahahaha, je ne dirai rien, cela fait très longtemps que mon coeur n'a pas battu devant un couple de Kdrama (peut-être "taxi driver 2" ...). Ici, cela rejoint le pire (déjà que Alchemy of Souls n'était pas loin d'être le pire). Achimie? zéro. Intensité? Zéro. Solidité du couple? Zéro.

- La bande son...impossible à m'en rappeler. Et c'est un détail auquel je prête pourtant attention....

Verdict : Après le dernier des soeurs Hong, Nam Goong Min (que j'aime toujours à la folie par contre) ou le dernier de Lee Seung Gi, une autre grande déception inattendue.... L'année 2022 s'est mal terminée et 2023 ne commence pas très fort.

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