Can I just say how excited I am since this is FINALLY airing?!?!?! The 1st episode was STUNNING, honestly I was prepared to power through this for Park Bo Gum even if it wasn't all that, but I'm being 100% serious when I say that I enjoyed every SECOND of the first episode!!! :)
In my opinion this doesn't compare to the original Korean version. That one had AMAZING chemistry between the leads, a spunky Kim Seul Gi as the Ghost, and believable villain. Although the Thai Version pretty much copies the original from beginning to end, for me it always felt like something was missing. The leads were okay, the chemistry was okay, and honestly in my personal opinon the ghost was pretty annoying this time around. All in all it was a 7.5/10 for me. Won't rewatch, but don't regret checking out.
After several MONTHS I finally managed to complete this drama! I'm typically a finish a drama in a few days type…
An added bonus which I forgot to mention is that this drama had plenty of kiss scenes, which I personally prefer to the standard 2 that we sometimes get in KDramas!
After several MONTHS I finally managed to complete this drama! I'm typically a finish a drama in a few days type of person, so that in itself is already something worth noting... Some Pros: Chemistry between the leads, Older Woman/Younger Man (personal preference), and even though the plot seems somewhat simple you find yourself immersed in the drama. Some Cons: It's a slow drama personally I watched it sped up by at least 1.30x speed, the FL family will INFURIATE you (trust me that's why I put it on hold for a while), and the ending... underwhelming to say the least. My final thoughts I don't regret watching this drama, but it's def. not one I'd rewatch. 6/10
We’re just tired of the Samar old plot old woman doesn’t believe in love then meets young man who made her…
A lot of people found issue with the fact that Park Bo Gum is friends/labelmates with Song Hye Kyo's husband, which although I get both parties already knew this when they signed onto this drama. That's the bit that I referred to as "idiotic" because at the end of the day this is their JOB it's not personal. Now as for the plot well... we'll have to wait for the drama to air before officially judging it as the "same old same old". I've made the mistake of writing off a drama's in the past because of their "underwhelming" or "overused" story-lines/synopsis's, and almost missed out on some personal favorites! Besides... I don't think anyone can turn down Park Bo Gum Song Hye Kyo never stood a chance cougar or otherwise lmao! xD
I have a love/hate relationship with the American version of this show, and that prompted me to give the original Korean version a try! I dropped this at episode 13, although I like pretty much EVERY actor in this drama it just didn't hold my attention. At ep. 8 I could tell I was starting to dislike this show, but I stuck around for another 4 episodes, and even though I watched them on 1.50x speed I couldn't stomach the thought of wasting any more time on this show. I gave it a 4/10 and that's only because of the cast, and also because none of them are doing a bad job at portraying their characters... I just don't like the show/story!
Wooooooow kudos to you for putting in both positive & negative for the same trait with actual drama examples!!! Overall this was a lovely read, which was both well thought out and informative. :)
Honestly I love love love both Park Bo Gum and Song Hye Kyo, and I'm also a fan of Older Woman/Younger Man shows! I really think it's idiotic that some fans have been making this personal both people are ACTORS, this is literally their job!!! Honestly this controversy reminds me of the whole Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort drama when they were cast as the main couple in The Fault in our Stars, while also playing siblings just a few months prior in Divergent. IDK about you guys, but I'll definitely be giving this show a chance, before saying that the age gap makes it too "unbelievable", or that it's gonna be awkward because of Joong Ki and Bo Gum's relationship as label-mates... >.<
Honestly dramas like this are the reason why I wait until a show has finished airing before I decide whether or not to watch it. Really glad I saved myself the heartbreak. Having said that though, I'm hoping for a speedy recovery from Kim Jung Hyun!
I really enjoyed your article! Honestly I wouldn't have minded at all if you had gave a spoiler warning in the beginning, and then given some drama examples pertaining to the things you hate. Lol I would very much appreciate cropping down on dramas that I'd start only to drop from one (or more UGH) of the things you mentioned above, except for evil 2nd female lead, because they tend to get what's coming to them by the time the drama ends. If I was to be really honest if an actress can make me hate her character to point of gnashing my teeth in frustration I'd actually love that, because I feel like a solid obstacle is pivotal to making the final couple ending up together that much more special! I'm talking about you Su Jin!!!
Ok so I tried watching the "are you stuck to your sofa" video you linked above, and even after moving to another room for some peace and quiet I still found that I didn't feel stuck at all. Lmao it appears that I'm not really susceptible to suggestion. Having said all that you made a informative and entertaining article! :)
I dropped this after watching 4 episodes for a multitude of reason some being bad writing as you put it, but also I found Siwon's performance to be rather cringe-worthy. Also I just couldn't stand how the dad kept beating him, it was too intense ex) hitting him with a chair and etc. I wouldn't recommend. I agree with another comment the ML really was a giant manchild!
Ok so I just finished rewatching this for the 2nd time, and guys it's still adorable!! It's in my top 3 favorite CDramas (alongside Love 020 and 10 miles of peach blossoms). Shan Shan and Feng Teng have really great chemistry, although I feel that Feng Teng could've been a bit more expressive after a while you just get used to the smallest of details when it comes to his emotions, All in all 9/10 :)
The 1st episode was STUNNING, honestly I was prepared to power through this for Park Bo Gum even if it wasn't all that, but I'm being 100% serious when I say that I enjoyed every SECOND of the first episode!!! :)
Although the Thai Version pretty much copies the original from beginning to end, for me it always felt like something was missing. The leads were okay, the chemistry was okay, and honestly in my personal opinon the ghost was pretty annoying this time around.
All in all it was a 7.5/10 for me. Won't rewatch, but don't regret checking out.
Some Pros: Chemistry between the leads, Older Woman/Younger Man (personal preference), and even though the plot seems somewhat simple you find yourself immersed in the drama.
Some Cons: It's a slow drama personally I watched it sped up by at least 1.30x speed, the FL family will INFURIATE you (trust me that's why I put it on hold for a while), and the ending... underwhelming to say the least.
My final thoughts I don't regret watching this drama, but it's def. not one I'd rewatch. 6/10
But I got the rest yaaay, lol nice article. :)
Now as for the plot well... we'll have to wait for the drama to air before officially judging it as the "same old same old". I've made the mistake of writing off a drama's in the past because of their "underwhelming" or "overused" story-lines/synopsis's, and almost missed out on some personal favorites!
Besides... I don't think anyone can turn down Park Bo Gum Song Hye Kyo never stood a chance cougar or otherwise lmao! xD
I dropped this at episode 13, although I like pretty much EVERY actor in this drama it just didn't hold my attention. At ep. 8 I could tell I was starting to dislike this show, but I stuck around for another 4 episodes, and even though I watched them on 1.50x speed I couldn't stomach the thought of wasting any more time on this show.
I gave it a 4/10 and that's only because of the cast, and also because none of them are doing a bad job at portraying their characters... I just don't like the show/story!
Honestly this controversy reminds me of the whole Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort drama when they were cast as the main couple in The Fault in our Stars, while also playing siblings just a few months prior in Divergent.
IDK about you guys, but I'll definitely be giving this show a chance, before saying that the age gap makes it too "unbelievable", or that it's gonna be awkward because of Joong Ki and Bo Gum's relationship as label-mates... >.<
Having said that though, I'm hoping for a speedy recovery from Kim Jung Hyun!
If I was to be really honest if an actress can make me hate her character to point of gnashing my teeth in frustration I'd actually love that, because I feel like a solid obstacle is pivotal to making the final couple ending up together that much more special! I'm talking about you Su Jin!!!
I agree with another comment the ML really was a giant manchild!