Alexandra
Spain
1.Positive : I was in a mood for a cutesy and dramatic story and i got it.
The cast did a great job expressing their characters and i teared up a couple of times.
2.Negative: Ending sucked. This drama should've been extended to at least 33 episodes (just 1 more) to explain more stuff and show the relationships of both main and second couples but it was very rushed. Too many stories without explanations that left me with many questions.
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And hell yeah,i enjoyed every minute of it (except the ending cause i was biased since the beginning and i'm still sad that my ship sank)
The monologues, nostalgic music,the characters(that cracked me up everytime they opened their mouths) and just the feeling of being in the 90's was amazing.
Overall,i think the The Reply franchise is brilliant and it's definitely worth watching!
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The acting and the whole vibe from this drama was outstanding and powerful. I loved the tragedy aspect so much,nowadays you can't really find stories like this one, it had the kind of angst that can linger on the viewers heart for a long time but...after watching the first half,my excitment for this show slowly went down. Some things were dragged out constantly and their moral choices made me lose interest. I wish i had enjoyed the story more without the main female lead annoying me and without rolling my eyes everytime the brother and his girlfriend spoke.
The ending was brilliant but again,i wish it didn't end so abruptly,perhaps it could've been more extended.
Overall,this drama has a lot of potential but it just wasn't what i wanted. Watch this for yourself,this was my honest opinion and it might be just mine.
Also,everyone of us is a Moo Young in our own world trying to figure out this life.
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I still enjoyed this drama despite the last 4-5 episodes. Also,character wise, this drama was full of strong independent women and i liked the raw emotion and depth that the characters had (and wittiness).
I also kinda wanted to see more from the other characters like Sa Ra and Eun. They grew so much on me that i was more interested in them than the main leads.
Overall,this would've had a better rating but they used up all the the plot they could think of up until the 10-12th episode. But give it a go if you like cheesy, fluffy light hearted romance dramas.
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This drama had a perfect mix of seriousness and comedy. I can't believe how much i enjoyed and laughed everytime the characters did something silly and unpredictable.
The action was good, but there wasn't a lot of romance and I somehow feel that we didn't really needed more of it. I mean,i was more focused on the missions and i didn't even think about the leads kissing or even hugging. This is a first in a drama. It was wrapped nicely and i wasn't mad at all.
Overall,it was a pleasant watch and one of the best dramas of 2018. 100% recommend!
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If you don't like emotional cheating,get away from this drama. The plot was very choppy and didn't really flow well. It felt like i went for a drive but instead of going forward i went in circles for 2 hours (do i make any sense?).
This looked pretty promising in the beginning but instead the plot dragged until the last second. And that ending...no comment lol but it was pathetic.
Also the acting was half hearted at best.
Overall,disappointed but not surprised. I'm just glad it was short and i watched it when i didn't have any wifi.
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The story had a lot of potential from the first episode. I love how i never watch historical dramas but when i rarely do,i always choose good ones. There have been plenty of Korean historical dramas that felt really drawn out and just plain boring, but this one was really balanced,it had the right amount of laughter,romance,mystery and sadness. Also,the scenery was stunning.
The negative part of this drama was that the ending could've been a bit better, but that's nothing new with kdramas. I just felt that there were too many things that were left hanging. I wouldn't have mind 10 more minutes. Neverthless I wanna congratule the cast on getting the 14.4% for the finale and being in top 4 highest rated cable drama. I think they never expected this to be so big. I even read that this drama was a low budget one. The plot and acting were so great that they made it look like a big project so I guess I understand why people(and me included) wanted more and expected more from the ending.
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Plot
Everyone is pointing out the similarities between Go Back Couple and this one. And yes,in the beginning they're definitely similar but to be honest,Familiar wife can't be compared to GBC. That drama was worth a perfect 10 and this wasn't (it's just my honest opinion)
So the plot isn't really unique and it has some flaws,it got boring from time to time and i wish it was shorter. They should've ended it around episode 13. I think they dragged the story too much (episodes 13,14 & 15 were just fillers) to the point i wanted to start a whole new drama and watch this one later. The writers also left a couple of questions unanswered.
But overall it's not like i didn't enjoy it,i actually did. I liked that it highlighted well the fact that most marriages and relationships aren't perfect and that you should learn to communicate better and have a good teamwork to make it work and not fall apart. Also, the ending was perfect. I'm glad i could see how all the characters lived before, during and after the changes.
Acting
The acting is a 10. The cast did a wonderful job and Ji Sung never disappoints.
Some of the characters are gonna get on your nerves. A LOT. But this drama has such an amazing character development. You can see it through all of the episodes. And it's really satisfactory.
So,it's not a drama that i will be remembering forever. It failed in making me feel excited until the end. And as a drama binger,i don't really recommend watching this all at once. (If you're like me and get bored easily...) But i do recommend it if you like time travelling dramas and amazing acting.
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To be honest,Han Seung Yeon is not my favourite actres ,perhaps because all of her characters are the kind of type that makes the viewer feel annoyed but i didn't mind her as much in this one.
The plot and the acting isn't worth a perfect 10 but it was one of those dramas that i truly enjoyed even if it had it's flaws. There were a lot of comedic scenes that cracked me up. I mean,drama parodies are a win in every plot,so it was great that they added a lot.
The romance is short and it left me wanting more so that's why i think the ending could've been a little more extended to make the viewers more emotional but neverthless for being a short mini web drama,it was a cute and refreshing story.
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This drama was packed with cliché and cringy scenes. (I was already expecting this because it's a web drama) but this was too much for my body.
I honestly had some spare time in my hands(and no internet) so i just kinda finished it.
The plot was basic and unorganized,there's not really much to it,i'll forget everything in like 2 days. And the romance is practically non existent. I'm not even gonna talk about the lack of chemistry...everything felt rushed.
And WE DIDN'T EVEN GET A PROPER KISS FOR GODS SAKE. That's why sometimes i don't like watching dramas with idols. The writers make decisions that won't anger the fans but that's what makes me even more annoyed. I just wanted a good proper kiss.
Overall,if you love dramas with a corny plot and you don't mind bad acting (Park Eunbin was great,but not the rest of the cast),you should give it a try.
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*calm down* So...i think i loved this mini drama more than i thought. I wasn't really expecting much from this because it's a korean web drama,and let's be honest not many of them are great...or as great for a perfect 10.
But this one...you know that exciting feeling when you find a perfect drama for you? I got that feeling in the first 20 minutes. And when i finished it,i wanted to cry,not because it had a sad ending but because i knew i wasn't going to see these characters again.
I swear,this should've been at least 8 episodes long (each one an hour,just so i could be satisfied enough). I mean i can even list you a long ass list of things that i loved and hopefully they would make anyone watch this
-The plot is unique and light
-It has a bunch of funny and witty scenes so you're 100% gonna laugh
-The female lead is excellent and SO RELATABLE (i'm bad at math too girl,don't worry)
-The male lead is eye candy (How can you not love Yoon Doo Joon )
-The acting in general is on point. The cast was just perfect for this and you can feel their chemistry
-If you don't like historical dramas,don't worry,you're gonna like this one.
Overall,if you haven't watched it yet i truly recommend it. I enjoyed every second of it and i want to rewatch it again soon.
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This was kinda a waste of time. I absolutely love neighbours dramas so i'm annoyed that this wasn't what i wanted even if it seemed that it had everything i was looking for.
The writers did an awful job with the characters and the plot.
One had a bitchy personality while the other acted like a 4 year old kid. You can be an invidualist and not act like the rudest human being in the world (i mean,i understand her background but still.) I'm an introvert myself but i couldn't really relate with the story.
And if the acting was better i would've probably enjoyed it a little more,but that was not the case.
The male lead was bearable(at times) but the woman was excruciating to watch,and it wasn't just her acting tho,it was just the way the writers made her character. You're supposed to relate or half like the female lead in dramas but she almost looked and seemed like a bipolar villain. The writers tried to make the viewers emotional about her background in the last 15 minutes but honey,i didn't buy it. I already had enough of her in the last 2h so nothing was gonna make me change my mind. Not even a sad childhood.
And now the cherry on the top,the plot. It looked like they added scenes just for filling. *sigh* But the kiss they shared was bomb,so that was a plus. (thank god the kiss was decent because i deserved something that actually made me excited about the main couple)
Overall,i feel bad for leaving a bad review knowing the cast probably worked hard on this mini drama. But sadly it wasn't my cup of tea.
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This is the first time i've seen such a bad actress replacement. I don't have anything against Ji Woo,but damn,this wasn't a role fit for her. Eun Jae's character is supposed to be shy and awkward but she looked like a psycho most of the time. Trying to copy Park Hye Soo movements and stares from season 1 didn't really work. It felt really forced and unnatural to the point it was frustrating to watch her act.
But nevertheless i loved everyone else,the main cast was amazing as always with wonderful additions like Choi Ah Ra(Jo Eun) and Kim Min Suk(Seo Jang Hoon) that made this drama shine even more. And thank you writers for giving Park Eun Bin (Song Ji Won) more scenes. SHE ABSOLUTELY KILLED IT.
Overall,this season was full of nice surprises that made me excited for a third season. The ending left me(and everyone else) with a lot of unanswered questions so I'M GONNA BE PISSED IF THEY DON'T MAKE A THIRD ONE.
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"And if german guys ask you 'DO YOU WANT A BEER?',sprinkle hot sauce on them! "
Aghh,so this is how a good kdrama felt like...MY FIRST perfect 10 THIS YEAR. After watching the first episode i already knew i was going to love the story and i deeply wished to not be disappointed after a couple of episodes (like many other dramas)
And i definitely wasn't. The characters are very deep and you slowly get to understand each one more as the story progresses. Each one of them have their own unique characteristics that i won't be able to forget. For example,Jennifer. She's now on my list of fav characters. There's not one character i didn't love,that's how amazing the cast was.
And the plot of this drama speaks out to you in many different levels. In both comical and serious tones,i laughed most of the time but man,the last episodes were hard to get through without crying. I even cried because it ended. It was an amazing ride that i won't forget.
Conclusion: It doesn't take long before you get hooked on to this show. It's my personal top drama of the year. 100% recommend
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I liked how it talked about taboo topics that kdrama land doesn't show often. For example,suicide,lookism and sexism,plastic surgery...etc.
I also enjoyed the feminist side that the writers added,the tshirts that the female lead wore were amazing but sometimes her personality was totally different from what they were portraying. Thank god her character slowly developed and learned not to judge someone solely on their looks because they are much more than an item to be displayed. And also learned how to stand up for herself. It was absolutely annoying when she didn't.
The acting was okay,it could've been better tho,everyone including the main leads were pretty mediocre.
Also one of the other things i disliked is that they were trying to send the message of "everyone is beautiful in their own way" but at the same time they were promoting weight loss products and saying things like "She's on a diet. She's trying to get a boyfriend" or "Let's go on a diet and get prettier together",i mean...
But overall,it was a refreshing and enjoyable story that made me squeal from time to time.
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