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Starae
Colorado
Do I regret it? Not really. Could I have survived without watching it? Yea, probably.
Nothing really stood out to me in this show and even though it wasn't your typical "rich man meets poor helpless girl" story, it just didn't really pull me in like others have. I felt that there was an unnecessary relationship in the beginning of the show that could have been left out and it really bothered me. It really had no place in the overall story.
The romance took too long to progress in my opinion, and when it did, it was very typical. If you've watched a lot of romance dramas you would know, and it really does get old when they all end in similar ways, using the same methods.
Overall, it was cute, the lead female is great actress, and the music wasn't bad either, but this just isn't one of those rare gems for me. You can read through the reviews and decide for yourself whether to watch it or not, but if you skip it, you won't really be missing out too much.
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The bromance in this story is definitely some of the best I have ever seen. The guys' relationships with each other is just perfect. They give you a flashback of when they were younger before each episode and I found myself crying from laughing so much.
The romance is also amazing as well. The story plays out really well and gives all the characters a chance to shine, and you really get attached to them. I could of easily watched 20 more episodes of just the everyday lives of these guys.
It really does prove that some boys just take longer to turn into men then others, and that it's not necessarily a bad thing.
The only reason I give the music a 9 is because I really did not like the songs that were sang in English, they made me cringe, but other than that the soundtrack is pretty good.
I watched this with my husband and even he enjoyed it as much as I did. It's definitely a nice change watching a drama based around adults, and the older you are, probably the more you will enjoy this.
A must see, don't continue to put this one on hold, just go watch it!
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My husband who had never even heard of Rurouni Kenshin and rarely watches dramas with me, enjoyed this movie just as much as I did. It's packed full of action and they do their best to explain everything that happens, and it even has some comedic moments in it as well that anyone would appreciate.
There really isn't much else to say about it but to tell you to give it a shot and you won't regret it.
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What I liked best about this drama was the characters, you could really feel the close friendships they had with each other and it helped to make it a really realistic story.
The second thing I liked the most was they made you fall in love with both of the male leads causing you to be torn with who you want her to end up with and they really throw you for a spin up until the very end. I left watching this feeling completely satisfied with the ending and I would recommend anyone to watch it that likes a good, realistic and mature comedy/romance.
The only negative thing I would have to say about it is, for me, it started out a bit slow and the female lead was really annoying at first, but it got better as it went on.
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I absolutely loved every character in this drama and the character development for all of them was phenomenal. It really shows that no matter who you are, what background you come from, rich or poor, you can still change the world and accomplish your dreams. It also shows that when there is a will there is a way and power does not make the way.
Absolutely loved it! Gender bender dramas are definitely some of my favorites because of the comedy they bring when the man thinks he's truly gay and will even come to terms with it because of how in love he is.
Very powerful and moving drama, 10 stars! I recommend this to anyone who likes historical, comedy and a good romance drama with a very powerful meaning behind it.
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What disappoints me the most is how many people think this deserved a 10 star rating. As far as the story goes it is a complete disaster. It starts out cute but quickly descends into complete madness. Arguments, misunderstandings, lack of communication, cheating, you name it. This lasts all the way up until episode 12 when it finally gets resolved. As soon as the misunderstandings start I recommend you just skip to episode 12 and go from there, you won't be disappointed in the BL make-up scenes (the only redeeming factor of this entire season).
I feel like the only reason people rated this so highly was because the BL scenes are amazing when they do happen, because the story and delivery was garbage.
The acting done by the two male leads is phenomenal as they were in the first season, however I found myself disgusted with characters likes Farm, Bright, and Pete. I couldn't help but skip every single scene with Farm and his shenanigans of revenge, what an absolute waste of time. There was not nearly as much focus on the main male leads as there was in the first season, and the other characters stories were less than satisfying this time around. And what happened to Phubet and Kavitra?? It was sad to not even see them mentioned. The fun and loving Yihwa became pathetic and boring and I wanted to gouge my eyes out as I forced myself to the end of this drama.
The good news is that episode 12+13 were great, which is the only reason I didn't give this show a complete zero. There are a few heartwarming and tear jerking moments towards the end, especially when dealing with coming out to their parents, however it just wasn't enough to redeem the entire season.
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The upside to it is it's a good story and it gives you a lot of warm fuzzy feelings while watching it and you fall in love with the characters, especially Night.
The downside is if you're looking for a happy ending I would suggest looking elsewhere. I personally could of seen the ending go many different ways, but it left me feeling sad and empty and slightly disappointed more than anything.
The other downside is Hye Sun's voice is dubbed over and it was REALLY annoying at first but you got used to it towards the end.
In the end it's a good drama but I wouldn't say it's a must see unless you're a fan of Jiro Wang like myself. He was the only reason I watched this and continued it till the end.
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There are two things that bothered people the most. 1, the main female lead is a bit hard to get used to at first and isn't very appealing, and 2, the ending isn't what most people were expecting and they were a little disappointed...BUT it's not a horrible ending, it's just different from the other Hana Kimi endings. As for Rui Xi, you get used to her and realize she isn't all that bad, and she definitely pulled off being a guy VERY well.
What I liked the most about this version was the chemistry was amazing between not only the main roles, but everyone else as well. Quan(main male lead), was the BEST out of all versions. He didn't come off as a jerk, his acting was brilliant, and you could just feel his emotions throughout his role. Not only that, but he is definitely the best looking in my opinion. I started this mainly for Jiro Wang and for the story of Hana Kimi that I love, but I did not expect to fall head over heals for Quan aka Wu Chun.
This version was also the funniest for me as well and I caught myself with a permanent grin stuck on my face as I was watching this...which was pretty embarrassing, but that's just how good it was, it makes you smile!
I loved everything about this, sure it's cheesy, but you should already be expecting that going into Hana Kimi, it's supposed to be horribly cheesy, but that's what I like about it. Yea, I wish the ending would of went a little differently, but that doesn't stop me from recommending this to you guys, it's worth it.
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I have absolutely no complaints about this drama whatsoever, and would recommend it to everyone. It's got the perfect amount of romance and action mixed into one show, so if you're looking for some great entertainment I would choose this over any drama.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll want to watch it again!
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I absolutely loved this drama, you fall in love with all of the characters and keep wanting more! The story was really excellent, and at first I was a little hazy with the main actor, but he really does grow on you and you come to love him as well.
I would recommend this to anyone, such a great show!
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If you're looking for a good romance without the bickering and fighting, then this is definitely for you, and it even has a good slice of action in it as well.
The story was brilliant, the acting was really great, and the music fit with the story perfectly. I don't rewatch dramas, but this one I would definitely consider.
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Don't get me wrong, this is definitely worth the watch though.
Story:
The story itself was played out very well and I loved the time setting. There were quite a few very annoying parts though, and at times it felt repetitive. I was not very pleased with the ending, seeing as they sort of just left it up to you to figure out what happened next.
Acting:
I have no complaints about the cast of this drama because they all did a fantastic job and really made each of their characters shine. You really get attached to all of the cast in this drama, I found myself crying whenever someone died off.
Music:
LOVED the music, they didn't use 1 song for everything like you get in a lot of dramas, instead they used quite a few and used them at appropriate times. The soundtrack to this was amazing.
Rewatch and Overall:
Very very very few dramas I would rewatch and this isn't one of them.
Overall I was a little disappointed yet somewhat satisfied, and I think it could of had a better ending with how things turned out. Not one of the best I've seen, but I would still recommend for anyone to watch it if you're looking for a good action drama.
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As I got into it though, it seemed to just continuously draaaag, from start to finish. It's not hard to lose your interest, and the beginning of it, to me, seemed like they could of left out the first couple episodes excluding the first episode.
However, the one thing I did love about this drama was the music, I thought it was wonderful, and the acting was very good as well, but I could definitely say I will never re watch this show.
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The only reason I give the Acting/Cast a 9 is because of Yeonwoo's character....She seemed very emotionless the majority if the time and honestly I wasn't a huge fan of her acting in this drama and I believe it could of been done better.
The rest of the cast brings it all together and makes it worth it though, they did an excellent job! Absolutely loved them, especially the younger casting actors and actresses, so cute!
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I don't normally watch Chinese dramas or movies, and I'm really glad I watched this, and I really hope that everyone will give it a shot, I think the romance in it is just beyond touching and the story went very smoothly as well.
I did however feel that they rushed the beginning a little too much and I think it would of been better if they played out the training a little more to let us know more about the side characters; I think it would of helped to pull the audience in on a more personal level.
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