AnicsiRoscoe

I agree, I think all in all it's just not a good place where it's headed. I recently watched a long Youtube video on how streaming sites like Netflix, Disney+ etc are ruining the industry, it was quite eye opening. I don't condone the working conditions in SK entertainment industry but it's true that previously they produced some amazing shows (and sometimes still do).

Maybe an unpopular opinion but the insane amount of webnovels and manhwas getting adapted to Korean dramas has ruined the industry. I am not saying there's not some good stuff out there, there is, but original drama scrips were usually much more thoughtful and poetic/smartly written . Manhwas are nice as a comic, but my opinion often lack depth and thus fall short when adapted to TV shows.

Choi Jin Hyuk's best drama is Tunnel, hands down, and it's not primarily a romance drama. Highly recommended.

Why are there no more great romantic comedies? I tried watching every new one in the past year and I barely made it through one or two, and even those were mediocre. First dynamite kiss and then this? LOL The ending of first episode:" Hmm, where would I find the guy I had a ONS with, amongst 10 million or so living in Seoul? Ah but he is tall, has double eyelids and thick eyebrows and is cute when he smiles." A description which would match about 200.000 guys in Seoul alone, and then bff: 'Oh, maybe you mean him?!' *ML coincidentally walks through door* I mean, come on, they could've at least left a little bit of doubt and suspense... Ugh, probably dropped.

I did not read the description so I went in totally unprepared and really enjoyed the ride up to episode 4 (although FL going out as Gildong while the ENTIRE city is looking for her was just an insane amount of stupid...). So I'm caught by surprise by the body swap and I'm like WHY do historical dramas these days have to resort to that kinda trope? I mean, I LOVE a good body swap but it's getting old. I already didn't see the point in Moon River, and here again, I wish they had made this a good drama without it... I'll continue to watch but I'm not too happy about it.

Yessss, I forgot to say that, the uncle and aunt deserved hell.

Ah thanks so much! Choi Yu Ree is an amazing singer as well, her songs always stand out to me in OSTs.

One thing I didn't like was the final reveal of her parents still being alive. Why? A setup for a second season? Made no sense and just added confusion and her going alone to meet her crazy mother breaking up with ML (even tho it was implied they'd meet again) left a bad after-taste. Relationships are built on trust, understanding and being there for each other when you need it most. Their relationship would've grown much more had he accompanied her. That 'plot twist' made me rate it 8 instead of 9.

I quite enjoyed the ride, I think I liked the first half more than the second, but I did like the Do Re Mi sequences. Hiro was a cutie pie, he grew up to be a fine man and I hope love comes his way. Second couple was a bit of a question mark for me, it felt rushed and I would've preferred to have a loveline for Hiro instead. Oh well, all in all, I'll probably rewatch at some point, cause I love travelling and main leads were adorkable. 8/10

about 90% of Koreans lol While traveling alone in Korea, a photographer gave me boiled eggs at 2 AM in the morning on a lonely mountain, while a taxi driver offered me fresh Tofu and a security guard who gave me a ride to the train station bought sandwiches for me so I wouldn't go hungry. Koreans believe everything is better with food and love to share that sentiment. It's actually very sweet :)

There will be a season 2

I always need a sprinkle of romance in my dramas, but I was not disappointed with this one, even though they did not become a couple. It is clear that they care for each other, and they become closer over the course of the drama, in the final episode they are sort of on a date I would say. It's nothing definite, but it lays the foundation for season two. If you like traveling, are curious about places in Korea and Japan and enjoy slice of life, I would say: watch it. Make sure to stick around until episode 3 for sure, because ML only really gets more screentime after this.

What a lovely journey indeed. It felt like watching poetry, sipping a beverage in front of a magnificent view. Somehow I did not expect how much I would love this drama, it was deeper than I thought it would be. All the individual stories were beautifully told and touching in their own way. As a huge fan of Kim Jae Yeong I hope we'll get season two soon, and more screentime with him, including his backstory and how he fell for FL. I really want to see their romance blossom. Very much recommended to everyone who loves traveling, beautiful scenery and slice-of-life dramas. 9/10 from me for enjoyment.

It's a total cheesy romcom, 100% happy ending for sure. No worries.

You should watch 'It's okay, it's love'. It's an old drama (2014), but my favorite to date. It's so good. Do Kyung Soo has a supporting main role in that (don't want to spoil too much), and his acting is fantastic there. Give it a shot!

I tried watching my roommate is a gumiho three times and dropped it three times due to lack of chemistry. I'm not saying it's her fault she overacts, maybe she was made to do so by the director, but it's not my cup of tea. I have seen her in serious non-romantic roles, these were good, which is why I am saying I just don't like her in romance dramas where she usually plays the same kind of annoying character. So, if you love her, good for you, but let me have my opinion without being insulting.

Contrary to many others, I actually really love this drama. It's my third time watching it. It's very soothing and sort of gives me energy at the same time? Perhaps because I can very much relate to FL. I quit my job because I couldn't take working 80 hour weeks anymore, I was so exhausted and felt like I lived solely for my job. But then Covid hit and it was impossible for me to get a new job for a while. So I felt like I was hovering in the air somewhat, spiraling into something like depression, only not really, because I was still functioning? It's hard to explain. What helped me through this period was craft, art and DIY'ing things around my small space. So yeah, this drama really hits home. Now if only I had had a Seo Min Suk around to help and fall in love with haha This drama was what made me fall for Kim Jae Yeong, way before he got his big break. So I come back to this whenever I need some perspective and just positive vibes :) Unfortunately the subs available are really bad, often incorrectly translated and the grammar's wrong. Someone started subbing it on youtube with good subs, it but stopped after episode 4. Well, luckily I understand enough korean to make sense of it, but it does take away from enjoyment. still 8.5/10 from me.

The matchmakers was good as far as I remember, not a favorite of mine, and I don't think I finished it, actually, but watched until almost the end and I liked it.

I wasn't sure what I'd expect, I am at episode 4 and it feels like I watched an entire drama already. It's really fast paced, a lot of things happening and several time-skips. So far I am loving it, but it's definitely on the darker side as there's a lot of injustice and almost every episode ends with the death of one or several people. Just something to be aware of. There are sweet moments as well, but the drama definitely overshadows it. Not a romcom. I am curious to see how everything unfolds and I hope it won't be too heartbreaking along the way.

I'm just bitter we didn't get a single kiss, peck or even long hug from the main couple. Especially after they were really dating I'd expect some kind of show of affection...