[Discussion] The Greatest Love

[EPs 15 and 16 SPOILERISH]

Okay, just finished eps 15 and 16 and I have to say I'm feeling happy and satisfied. :)

After episode 14 I was a bit concerned whether the next episode would be long, miserable and tearful but it wasn't and I'm glad. I think that this way the drama stayed true to its colours: light and funny, still full of emotion. I hate it, too, when there's too much unnecessary misery and angst caused by a separation at the end. So compared to that possible plot twist, I happily accept the abruptish time jump to the moment when Dokko came back, strong and helthy. Even though the two final episodes were basically just slowly wrapping the whole story up, I enjoyed watching them. There was chemistry and humour and it didn't got to too sugary. They were just cute and endearing and there was enough time to say goodbye to all of the characters.

This drama wasn't perfect in every aspect but I enjoyed watching it most of the time and it gave me many good laughs. I don't think it was supposed to be taken too seriously - although it still managed to move me. Chae Seung Won really is something - and the Hong sisters, too, for creating such a character for him to play! Special mention goes to Ding Dong (cannot remember his "real name"!) He and Dokkojin had a really great relationship and it was a pleasure to watch the scenes with the two of them together.

Kamsahamnida, I had fun watching this drama and also discussing about it with you guys! :)

Fukai wrote: Okay...So we all know how BaT is running around this thread, flailing her arms and shouting her love at the top of her lungs? Well, I'm running around behind her. We are forming a train of arm-flailing, love squeeing, giddy fools. PLEASE JOIN US.

If I hadn't been so stubborn in my dislike for HS dramas *hides* I would have joined the train sooner....lol

I watched the first episode while the drama was in its first episodes, but for some reason I couldn't get past the first episode. I just wanted to kick Dokko for being such a *bleep* and an *bleep*, but I decided to give it another try yesterday before deciding if I was going to drop it or not and I can't believe what I almost missed out on. I love this drama for all the reasons stated before.

I also love the meta in the drama and how they talk about love lines like us viewers do.

For a moment there, I thought he was going to die, and it made all those "spending-time-together-is-precious" scenes difficult to watch without shedding a few tears.

I also love that from almost dismissing this drama because of my dislike for the main male character, I came to love him so much. He had me a roller-coaster of emotions: from hating to pitying and then finally loving him. Chan Seung Won did a wonderful job with this character.

This one has definitely made its way to my top favorite dramas.

Aah this drama...you got a perfect 10/10 from me :)

I loved e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. about this!

Dok Go Jin is super charming and funny, and Yoon Pil Joo is the gorgeous doc who made me suffer from SLS (Second lead syndrome) <3 This drama was a roller coaster of emotions, and still a complete laugh riot! I'd rate this as the best Hong Sisters' drama, at least for me :) This was my 1st Cha Seung Won drama, and I have to say, he stole the show! His acting was amazing ^^

The fact that I remember the names of all the character 2 months after I finished the series goes on to say just how much I loved it <3

Kalia Sykes wrote: Aah this drama...you got a perfect 10/10 from me :)

I loved e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. about this!

Dok Go Jin is super charming and funny, and Yoon Pil Joo is the gorgeous doc who made me suffer from SLS (Second lead syndrome) <3 This drama was a roller coaster of emotions, and still a complete laugh riot! I'd rate this as the best Hong Sisters' drama, at least for me :) This was my 1st Cha Seung Won drama, and I have to say, he stole the show! His acting was amazing ^^

The fact that I remember the names of all the character 2 months after I finished the series goes on to say just how much I loved it <3

If you like Cha Seung Won in this you definitely need to check out City Hall. Also a great drama, was the first time I saw him. He plays a similar, but different, unique character.

That is.....if you haven't already seen. In which case my suggestion will have gone unnoticed. I would check your list but for some reason MDL won't let me view other people's lists. The session times out before it loads. :(

chowa wrote: I had no interest in City Hall before I saw Greatest Love, and then I put it on my list straight away. I really want to see him in something else to see if I like the actor as much as I liked the character of Dokko Jin.

Before GREATEST LOVE he was playing the bad ass in ATHENA: Goddess of War.

You should definitely check him out in the movie 71: Into the Fire.

I finished. It was an honour to watch it ^^ Really loved the two main characters, tough the doctor was rather annoying I recommend Pasta for actually similar theme of falling in love in the workplace coupled with a great dose of humour, fun and cuteness. Also, this drama makes a point: don't be obsessive about your idls, respect their lives.
Most iof the time the show doesn't treat itself seriously and parodies a lot of things but still manages to make a point.

lol when I get hooked on to a drama I usually watch until I finish, that usually takes me a day or two :D Esepcially if the dramas are only about 25 episodes (which is really what I like) I only do it when I don;t have anything else to do, however.