AnicsiRoscoe

Her best drama is Age of Youth!

Yeah, that's exactly it. I mean, I know their professions and that they run a guesthouse. One of them cannot get over the breakup, one of them is crazy in becoming an actor and one writes to become successful. That's it. I barely know those people, I don't know how they got there, what the starting point was, what they're feeling besides the obvious - there is no depth. Also, it is highly unrealistic and not consistent, in the first episode they seem too much in debt, there are NO customers. Then blinggg, all of a sudden the guesthouse is ALWAYS packed (just from meeting those three girls, like, once.....), and how could they accept the guests in the first place when the water was still shut down. *facepalm* anyway, as I said, I might give it another shot sometime, but for now I just cannot understand the high ratings.

I know it's supposed to be a satire, but I think everything needs a balance. By making it seem 'normal', the problem isn't actually addressed in my opinion. And other than those things like the filming industry, it's also many times simply about their behavior. But well, I am not sure, maybe I'll try to watch it again when I'm in a different mood and it has finished airing. Thanks for your comment!

I am really torn about this drama. Someone compared it to Age of Youth, which is one of my favorite dramas. And I actually liked the first episode a lot, it was super funny. But I am at episode 4 now, and I couldn't even finish the episode. Do you know that feeling when you're so 'ashamed' of the characters that you cannot bear to watch? I mean, I know they get thrown into shitty situations sometimes, but sometimes they just seem to have NO common sense whatsoever. What I liked about Age of Youth was that, even though it was super funny and crazy, there were also some quite deep moments, and every character still kept their manners and common sense. Here I don't get that feeling at all. Sorry, but some of those characters seem to lack brain cells .-.'' Just to name some examples from episode 4: How can Joon Ki let himself be treated and nearly killed while 'acting' with that actress? It's funny in the beginning, but I would expect some closure to that, it's just not normal. Same before with the special effects make up he wasn't allowed to remove and stuff. The film industry is crazy, but not to that extend. Then Yoon Ah, her airhead was cute at first but now I am like: doesn't she have a brain? How can she bake the same muffins 24/7? How can she think it's okay to give her kid a photoshoot at someone elses first birthday party? Like... There is just so much that doesn't make sense in this drama, I keep asking myself if none of those characters actually has common sense. Is that going to get any better? Is there a point where I can take the characters seriously? I think for four episodes there has hardly been any background revelations and history of the characters. I think maybe this is just not a show for me. :-(

Super looking forward to this one, as I've read the novel 'les liaisons dangereuses' and grew up watching 'Cruel Intentions', like probably most people here. The bar has been set quite high, so I am quite curious if Korea can give this idea a worthy adaption even if it seems to be just loosely based on the novel.

On another note, for all the people saying that the main couple's romance developed too fast: I can speak from experience when I say that when you travel, especially alone, you often act out of character. You're more brave, more daring, everything you see and smell and touch is new. They both were in a situation where they were lonely and hurt, they discovered similarities and got attracted to each other. Possibly, they intended to only enjoy a fleeting moment. But, in fact, all the emotions you feel while traveling, seem amplified for some reason, time is stretched and feels like an eternity, although it passes way too fast. This is all contradictory, but anyway, I can understand their 'fling' as well as their decisions near the end, and from my perspective it was quite realistic :)

If there is one thing I disliked though, I must say it's how her little brother acted (how the writers made him be). He was so immature. In the beginning all he did was go on a rampage like a nutcase, and he beat up her ex without a single word. Like, wtf? Firstly, it could have been that he was in Korea for the concert as a guest and that he would leave after a week of 'business/concert tournee' and return to France to his wife. And even if he really did break up with the the girl, break-ups happen, and there was no way to know whose fault it even was. Soo Soo was just too impulsive and violent, he deserved his punishment. Anyway, eternal love for So So's Boss, he was killer xD I always love that actor!

I wonder why I hesitated watching this drama. I guess maybe it's because I really hate package tours, and I was skeptical how they would play it out. However, now I am really glad I gave this is a shot. It's such a beautiful, heartwarming drama! It has some comedy, some drama, lovely romance, and above all very distinct characters and relationships, that I am sure everyone can relate to their worries and troubles. Oftentimes I would side with one character in a fight, but once they changed the narrative, I would develop compassion for the other side – the directing and writing were really excellent. I am sure I will rewatch it many times, and I already miss all the characters, as I felt I went on a trip together with them. Now I am only sad I'll have to wait a long time until my next vacation, though, who knows, I might go to France :))

Even though I love BL movies, unfortunately it wasn't as good as I thought it would be from all the crazed reviews. Even so, it's nice that kind of content gets produced, and if you're a fan of BL, you will probably enjoy it. Just don't expect too much, like I did. 6/10

I think City Hunter was really really good. Especially when it came out at the time. Sure, the romance could be better there, but the rest of the drama is fantastic. In my opinion anyway.

This is my first time watching a family drama, and also my first time giving such a lengthy drama a go. It started out really great and I have enjoyed all the character's stories and antics along the way. However, I am currently at episode 26 and have started to skip some parts. I really find it hard to sit through the parts of Jung Hwan's parents, especially his mother. I felt sorry for her at first, with such a husband, but the way she is dealing with Jung Hwan's and Hye Yeong's relationship is so disgraceful. Also, while I can understand that Korea is a much more conservative society than what I am used to and that it was also a problem that Hye Yeong was somehow lying to her parents, living with a partner before marriage is certainly not such a disaster as everyone made it out to be, especially at the ages of 33 and 38. Like wtf? It wasn't even just one or two people who treated them like they had committed a sin worthy of death, it was the entire family and everyone else who knew about it. I think it is highly unrealistic that besides Hye Yeong herself, who didn't want to get married in the first place, nobody defended such a life style. For some reason, since that incident (and even before, with the sudden pregnancy, and the father bringing in a 'child from a previous marriage he didn't know about' - although I can understand the shock of that) I find it harder and harder to relate to the family's problems, as I have grown up in a much different environment. I have shared the roof with several guys who aren't even my boyfriend in a share house, my brother is moving in with his girlfriend, even though they have no intention of ever getting married, and in my circle of friends there are several who are either single mothers or gave birth without marriage involved. Sure, that may be nothing to be proud of, but the world didn't end, and everyone is living happily in their own way.
Anyway, as I said, they are different values and different societies, but I wish they would have more characters like Hye Yeong, who promote a more liberal lifestyle, without being condemned. In 2017, I think they should have brought in more characters like that. So, my rating dropped from 9 to 7 so far, as I find some parts to far fetched and annoying to watch. Let's see how the rest goes.

In my opinion there are better medical/doctor dramas than the ones you listed here:

"Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim" (ER and surgeon mostly)
"Good doctor" (with children)
"Live up to your name" (Eastern and Western medicine, and a flash of time travel)
"It's okay, that's love" (psychiatrist)

Those are all very good medical dramas in my opinion :)

„Do you think it’s a blessing that we get to know about our future?“
- „It would be terrifying not to know.“
„What if we’re destroying today for the sake of tomorrow? What if we’re complicating our fate in order to change the future?"

It took me a while to finish this drama because I was afraid of the ending. While time travel always leaves room for 'whys' and 'what ifs' and 'why didn't they' and 'shouldn't there be', I have to say, it is one of the better written time travel dramas, and it certainly helps that it was pre-produced. All the flashbacks and time jumps at least made sense and you can follow clearly if you pay attention. It will get confusing if you have a lot of time between the episodes, though, so I recommend you to not drag it.

Now, why I really loved this drama can be summarized in just a few words: Amazing chemistry, fantastic actors, beautiful scenography, moving music and subtle writing. As I said, time travel is a difficult topic, but what I loved most about the writing was not the plot in the first place, but how genuine all the conversations and interactions felt. In many other dramas I find myself thinking: 'Nobody would say that' 'Who does that?' 'why are they so stupid, that's nonsense'. However, in this drama, even though there are some actions that may be misunderstood, you can perfectly comprehend why they act the way they did, how they are driven by fear of irrecoverable loss...
Yes, the directing and filmography are beautiful, but the script makes it complete. I love how it falls together so perfectly.

„Do you love me?“
-„I think I will die if I don’t marry you.“

„Leave! It is hard to even look at you.“
„But what should I do? In my eyes, I see you telling me not to leave…“

Yoo So Joon in the beginning is selfish, and we all know it. Does he really love her? Is he just using her for his own benefits? Is there even an ounce of sincerity in his words?
These thoughts are repeated in an endless cycle in our brains from the moment he decides he must marry her in order to change their fate. I love how the writing uses lines that show us that although he knows he is deceiving her, he carefully chooses his words so as to not to lie too blatantly, like when we feel shame by lying and think it will be less of a sin if we keep as close to the truth as possible. And even more, you can nearly watch how their relationship slowly changes, until there is truly nothing left but genuine love.

For all those reasons and how much it made me smile, cry and feel, I will give it a score of 9.0. It was close to a 10, but near the end there were some things that couldn't quite keep up with the brilliant start. And of course, it leaves us with a very nice message as well:

- No matter what the future holds or what happens tomorrow… can’t we just live freely?

I didn't really like Eric in other dramas either, but Another Miss Oh is an amazing drama, with a somewhat similar vibe to this one, so I think you should give it a shot and watch the first episode at least. They have amazing chemistry as well!

I think I should try rewatching Goblin, too. I never finished it, with one episode on hold, as I also thought it was just lacking a tinyyyy tinyyyy something, and got disappointed. Maybe I'll adore it the second time around. I would hope so!

Unfortunately I have to say I don't feel any of your choices, besides Kim Ji Won as Elizabeth. I love all the actors listed here, but I don't get the vibes I got from the 2005 P&P. I guess that's why it's so difficult to find the right cast in auditions or when offering roles: It's a matter of taste. But it's a fun article :)

Ah, yeah, I know what you mean. I must say I don't agree with them having no chemistry at all, but it's true that it cannot compare to what they had f.e. in Age of Youth (fav silly couple forever!) or Marriage Not Dating. Well, I hope there'll still be some progress on that matter...

I think the problem lies elsewhere. Jung Joo definitely has other things on her mind than romance, so while she must realize she cares for him, she doesn't put much meaning behind those feelings. And Eui Hyun, well, we all know history seems to be repeating itself from their parents. He knows his best friends is head over heels for Jung Too, so he doesn't dare make a move. He's way too considerate for that. I am also disappointed, but it's neither the actors fault, rather the story is going in a direction where romance is not (yet) ready to bloom.

She definitely tones down, there are no more over-the-top antics. I almost preferred her that way though. I recommend you watch two more episodes to decide.

Yes, suspicious partner was somewhat dull and bland, but I've seen 'I remember you' (Hello Monster) already 3 times. It is a hundred times better. It picks up after the first couple of episodes with the main story.