Ingrid Lazaro
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Stupidly disappointing
Nope didn’t like it - was probably expecting too much because of the cast but was sadly disappointed. The main FL having had a break down after dropping out of life except for her online gaming comes back with a bang and an alcohol habit. Being able to get into the head of the perpetrator (we call it profiling) but being outsmarted at every post until the end. In the Insurance business????? This would have been a better storyline set in the police department as they were apparently able to do all the police could. I’m sorry it just didn’t do it for me.Was this review helpful to you?
Suspenseful but brilliant
I loved this drama was romantic with a twist and the two Leads did a brilliant job at playing their parts. To watch them develop and grow into two individuals who learn to love and open their hearts to each other was a story to be told and I loved watching it evolve.The suspense was the twist and it’s curious to see this side unfold.
Music was pretty.
I have to say I hate writing nothing for the sake of the 500 characters people…..
Rewatch - I probably will on a rainy day with nothing else to do. ?
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Disappointing
I have to say that I’d be lying if I told you that this kept me glued. I was disappointed (as it seems were many) with the way this drama unfolded. I too expected the whole thing to go to the heights only to watch it come crashing and then almost draw to a.complete stop for me. I was excited to see the cast members and expected (apparently) too much from the drama. HOping that it was going to end well I kept going and in the end it did do a little better but not before almost failing completely for me. I have to say that I feel like either the writer or the director let this one down. The cast seemed to do well.The Acting was done well and the cast were stellar. I’m just sad about the storyline or the way it unfolded, this had nothing to do with the actual actors though.
Rewatch value - maybe I’ll watch it again but I feel like I’d probably drop it around episode 6 on the 2nd time around.
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Not on my rewatch list
OMG - watched this because I love the actors in it. Disappointed greatly at the way modern thinking presented in media today has turned our culture where a sacred union called marriage between 2 people has been turned into living however you like because “love doesn’t last”. What a farce!!!! Hate to break it to you people but Love is NOT A FEELING it’s an Active decision that we CHOOSE TO DO. Laying down our own selfish desires for that of the other person. This generation today need to wake up and realise how far we’ve come from the sacred union of loving each other for the other person’s sake into the complete and utter self-centred way if life today. The wonder why they’re never happy. You can’t be happy while living selfishly.Was this review helpful to you?
Not for me
Okay so it’s not often that I agree with the negative feedback on drama’s especially my k-drama’s but I have to say. I do on this one.The actors were why I watched it - love love love Song Kang and others in this drama but the story for me fell short, way short of what I was expecting. That and the fact that, as others have already said, “too unrealistic” in the story and the characters. That’s not the actors fault but the writers.
So this one is definitely a “never watch again” for me.
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Oh my darling!!!!
Okay so the thing is I had to watch all the way through to appreciate the ending. TAlk about taking me through the wringer emotionally.The beginning is terrific, giving you the outline of the history and the relationship between the main leads. That being said the middle is where I come unstuck. I mean really who sticks around after finding out you were duped and not only that but to pin the blame all on the poor guy who actually wasn’t to blame. Made for an interesting watch I have to say.
The ending was superb, even though we all knew how it was going to be it did have you guessing a bit.
Acting was brilliant all the way through, even when it wasn’t.
Music was beautiful as was the amazing scenery and cinematography.
Glad I watched it.
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Tissues needed
Storyline was so incredible. Bringing the sadness of life into the cinema but also creating a space within the young to endure it was well thought out and well done.Acting and cast were incredible.
Music nicely done.
The cinematography in this film is amazingly outstanding at the end and during the paragliding scenes. Loved this film. Very sad but beautiful. The actors did an amazing job with bringing the story across and even better at bringing the characters to life. Definitely a must watch but have your tissues on hand, you’ll need them for sure.
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Romanticized story of a kingdom divided cannot stand.
The romance side is the part I fell in love with… the other side of demons/monsters I could do without. That being said I loved the story development of the “monsters” relationship. In reality I know it would never happen but it was fun to humanize them a bit and allow them to grown fond of each other and even love in friendship together.It was rather dragged out around episode 14 onwards - I'd rather watch 10 very good episodes than 20 just for the sake of carrying it on.
The ending it's not that bad, but it's way too predictable: if you're not into open endings, just forget about this drama.
Onto the good stuff:
- Lee Seung Gi is just gold in this series, I cannot think of anybody else for the role of Son Oh Gong. Same goes for Cha Seung Won (Ma Wang) and Sung Hyuk (General Frost).
- Soundtrack is Bomb: "Let me out" is a hit as well as "If You Were Me" and "When I Saw You".
I don't think I'd rewatch this, cause it's too painful now (i didn't enjoy the ending) and also because of the dragged out part (13-17)
The ending was a bit on the sad side - leaving you wanting to know if he gets her back and how he does it. That being said, as he has to go to the underworld - I think it will definitely be too dark for me liking. Will have to see if they bring our a season 2.
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Awesome!!!!!
I have to say that this one, even with the evil spirits, kept me fixed to the screen. I loved the cast members and their acting was superb. To see the three family members interacting without knowing they’re family was fun to watch. I figured it out early in the piece about the Crown Prince but wasn’t surprised when they showed the child. I know I’ll probably sit down and watch this one again even though I flicked through some of the spiritual scenes of the evil Kim Wong-Hyong killing/absorbing other spirits.Was this review helpful to you?
Too much realism
Sorry guys but I have to agree with MOST of the negative reviews on this one. The plot sucked, story with the twist could have been done so much better with the cast that they had and it fails to grab you. Would I ever rewatch this? NO!!!!! There’s enough reality in this world to keep people jolted awake, why make the ending like so many other real relationships? Why not develop the characters to grow and come back together with a genuine love for one another. This too can be a real life ending but sheesh you ruined it for me!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Quirky and fun
Okay so I started watching this and I have to be honest I almost dropped it. The drama of the madness nearly overwhelmed me. That being said the storyline didn’t finish there and was definitely well worth the hold out to see the end through.CAsting was brilliant and I love that SuHyun is in it - awesome. The other cast members are terrific and did so well in their roles.
Music is a nice touch.
Not sure if I’d ever rewatch it but it could happen.
Overall a terrific short drama that finishes well and you’ll not be sorry you watched it.
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Frustrating but worthwhile
Okay so here goes. I loved JGW in this drama - his was really the only consistent role in the entire drama and I’m thankful for that. On the other hand this frustrated me no end - the drama - not sure if it’s the writer’s fault or the director’s but the character of UTW (Medical Director) was so wishy washy with regards to his feelings and emotions that I wanted to hit him. Leading on and then pushing away - never knowing which way he was truly going. The reason is shown at the end of the drama so it did redeem his character at that point for me. His role, other than the love stuff, was brilliant as was his acting in it. As far as KSY (Doctor) i feel like her role was also a bit all over the place emotionally. She’d lean on the Director but think of PJH. If this was cleaned up a bit then it would have been a brilliant drama………Music was lovely - loved it.
Rewatch value - as frustrating as it was in parts for me to watch, I’d probably sit through it again as I just loved loved loved JGW in this one. I’ve seen him in many other roles as the bad guy that you love to hate but this one was just yummy.
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Loved it
Reminiscent of days gone by, my days gone by. This is definitely my era and youth. Love love loved it.Storyline was terrific and I loved how the producers re-created the bygone era’s well, even down to the books and tapes.
Acting and Casting couldn’t have been better selected. I love Go Ah-Ra and her cohorts they were all terrific and did extremely well in their portrayal of the characters they played.
Music is reminiscent of each decade as they went through - well thought out.
Rewatch value - I may never rewatch it again but I definitely could and would if someone wants to sit with me.
OVerall - this brought back the memories of my very own 1990’s and 2000’s. The baggy pants of MC Hammer (western world) and the music - I so loved reliving it. This may have had the Korean details but still took me back to my time at that point. Thank you so much to the Director and Producers for bringing this to life. I do have to add that I love how you brought in the cast from 1997 too. That was just super cute. ?
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Friends to Lovers
Okay so I have to say it - storyline overall was well written and portrayed. I have to say though that the one thing that frustrated me no end is the way the main lead actress is pushing for ‘her man’ to go into the arms of the woman who left him without a word and also was cheating on him at the time. I’m sorry but never in all my life would I consider doing this to the man I’m in love with. Yes I too married my best friend and we too had a 6 month hiatus when things were moving a bit too fast for me. That being said - the time apart I hated the fact that the girls were all gooing and ga-ing over him when I couldn’t. I believe that if you’re already in the feelings stage of realising that your best friend has now moved into the moving your heart phase - I’m going to do all I can to keep him as mine. No matter how famous the other old flame is. Just my add on. Sorry to all those who absolutely loved the way this was close to reality - for me, not so much…….Was this review helpful to you?
Amazing
Loved this one, acting is superb. PBY and AHS were just brilliant as well as the supporting cast members. Lee Seong Jae was brilliant at the evil doctor as was KSH at being the evil son/brother. Such incredible acting throughout.Storyline is amazing, although I would have liked to see a bit more resolved at the end ie his mum being brought in at the end but overall this was brilliant. If I had one criticism it would be that Hee Jin do do not get enough screen time towards the end and left some questions regarding how she resolved everything.
Special effects all the way through fabulous.
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