Disappointed

I love both leads but oh dear what a waste! There was a palpable lack of chemistry between the two - despite both being so good in other dramas and capable of some really believable intimate scenes, these two just seemed awkward even when just hugging each other. Was it their 7 year age difference that made them uneasy with each other? Although their relationship started with one night stand there was no further obvious desire for each other - so we were left with the marriage/no marriage scenario. On his part I didn't quite get it- so he based this on his awful father? Because he was such a failure so he distrusted marriage or because he would be a burden? Well he was a burden already so what difference would marriage make?!
I just felt from the word go their relationship made no sense - particularly them getting together after their break ups of only 2 months? You don't get over a break up in such a short time - I guess this led to their difficulties as a couple as they had unresolved issues. However this just dragged without any really fun and believable scenes to give any depth to their relationship.
The second leads? They certainly had a character development arc - which lets face it they needed as they both cheated on their partners and therefore started pretty low. Theitrfast wedding led to the harsh realities of marriage. The 2ML I just didn't get- why was he so obsessed with her ex and his relationship with his ex? Comedy factor with him following them? Just seemed bizarre behaviour. Frankly I wasn't interested in their relationship or character development as they both cheated in the most awful way and for that I could not forgive them, despite even his developing awareness of how he acted so badly. I can't believe The Fl and him ever lasted 10 years with him being so immature and selfish - even if she also had faults in the relationship. Plus the way the exes turned to each other for advice? Please- too much too soon given how they cheated- just why would their exes want to give them relationship advice let aone her helping him write his column!!
The other couples - again immature men not communicating or facing their their responsibilities. How many dramas can withstand so many weak men?!!
The weather aspect was good - as an analogy to relationships and for its information on S Koreas climate and weather. But the meeting scenes dragged on and broke up the relationship stories.
I fast forwarded so many scenes as the series went on - a sure sign a drama is just not engaging me!
The ending? His father suddenly had a complete change of character due to his cancer diagnosis? Sorry just not believable. The fact it seemed like their was a wedding meeting between respective parents? Where did this suddenly come from? The couple just started their relationship again with the same lines from when they started- this sums up the weakness of how this couples relationship was dealt with - where was the sharing and connecting of minds, what did they love about each other, and what was that pathetic breakup all about? They didn't share their thoughts or feelings in any believable way.

I could go on venting my disappointment at the waste of two such good actors - lets hope they both get better roles and this doesn't tarnish their future. I'm finding it hard to see her in any future roles - she has become possibly a little too old to be in such immature relationship dramas with none of the depth of character of her previous roles.?

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Oh dear

This series did not match up to the great writing of the original. It was slow, repetitive with flashbacks, with no sense of anticipation. I was frankly bored and fast forwarded just to get as far as i did! It was just so saccharine sweet and I really felt nothing for the lead characters and didnt care if they got together - even their first kiss left me unmoved. There was no chemistry evenbthough the lead actor was lovely and acted well with what heceas given.
The FL i just didnt get- supposed to be older but acted immaturely with her drinking - she just felt one dimensional.
I didnt mind the character changes and could understand the same time period as the first squid drama but though I didnt enjoy the gaming of the first series but liked the robot theme even less!
Watchvghe first series and givecthis a miss unless you like long lingering looks, flashbacks and no discernable story!!

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Classic

It was interesting to watch such an old series- the clothes certainly dated it!loved seeing a young Rain and he did play the petulant lead so well. However his constant yelling and bullying did begin to wear on me. As did the premise of his promise to protect the 2cnd female lead as a 9 year old and his constant love for such a passive aggressive character. Which brings me to 2cnd ml - he was so mature and kind and I wish she had fallen for him!
So the FL is a great actress who showed such great hurt without going over the top - I felt her pain. However as a character, with almost constant acquisence to his petty demands of cleaning and cooking, seen most awfully in the 14th episode just infuriated me. Also she did seem to string the 2ml along - he was nothing but loving and patient and she knew she loved the ml so why not tell him clearly he was just a friend to her? Also with the ml the fact he wanted her and yet still ran to the 2fl on demand made me lose my liking for him- he hurt her again and again and it all just dragged on repetitively beyond even the belief of a romcom. He seemed to both want his cake and eat it! I really couldnt see qhy she fellnin love with him as for the most part he wasnt that nice to her!
The humor left me cold- maybe its the age of the film, my age or the cultute clash ( I'm English!) Also despite emotive performances there were no real heart fluttering scenes between the two - not even a hand hold!The first and only kiss was not even lukewarm- most unconvincing kiss I've ever seen!
So overall a light watch that would have been better if cut to less episode's given the repetitive scenes and simple plot , and lack of any real physical affection apart from when one or other of them was sleeping or ill!

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Shame

Thought this would be a gripping drama but sadly it felt disconnected. Surprising since there were only 8 eposodes so why so many storylines .The main story of the mall collapse featured at the beginning and end and we had other stories that just didnt carry much weight. All the characters lacked backstory, seemed to exist in isolation and acted coldly to others so many times that when they came together as a group it felt false .
The premise an award wining show and anchor should be relegated due to family relationship over the story they exposed was weak.
I loved the main actor for his acting and was upset to learn midway through he died which meant continuing watching it was hard. I did find it hard to empathise with him as his character however and for this I blame the writers. He berated his team alot and although he did guide them at times he didnt do much investigative work himself and Mr Shin seemed to have more of an impact on the teams success.
Overall i just didnt feel much empathy for any of the characters who often put the news before their own family, friends and informers. The whole issue over mr shin was overly dramatic and unbelievable.
The bullying of rookies was uncomfortable viewing and again with the writer case unbelievable - why hire her then use her as a babysitter? Just too many ridiculous occurances in this drama.
So overall I cant recommend youvto watch.

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Dont!

Oh dear what a mess! There were so many repeated actions particularly of the two main leads breaking up and reuniting. Their relationship didnt make much sense- she was too immature for a relationship to start - did become more believable as the series continued and she stopped dressing and acting like a teenager!
Cant believe how many times she forgave him for his deception as to his identity let alone being caught kissing the villainess! Plus the self sacrifying always forgiving female is just too saccharine sweet for my taste.
She did act well but the male lead was one hell of a tortured soul and his actions and monotone acting hard to take.
Plus the villainess got off without any consequences- after all she did? Isctgete no justice system in china?!!reoentance is not suffucient!
Really whole story just dragged along and at crucialnpoints just seemed to skip detail/explanation when it was needed.

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Persevering!

Im struggling with this drama mainly because of the male lead. He insults the female lead for her stupidity and noise. He makes her act like his servant and threatens to deduct her pay. This is supposed to be him liking her? Its abusive. Then he forces a confession from her when she has no money or place to stay. She actually lies in this situation to say she was attracted to him when in reality she was too scared to say no to her boss.
The female lead is attractive and cute but really naive to the point of stupidity.
I hate to give up something ive started be it a book or drama - but im struggling with this as I find it offensive to women. I may fast forward to see if the FL gets a backbone and the ML some humanity.
episode 30
Ok for a while it got better- she started to talk back to him and took the accounting course to be the best version of herself...for him though!!! Now we have the wedding - and oh my what an arrogant, insensitive pig he is. Never explains anything to her - lets his sister make all the arrangements and never contributes or asks her what she would like. Plus he's not even met the parents and she hasn't told them. This relationship is so dysfunctional - he treats her like a child apart from the fact he obviously has relations with her as she could have been pregnant! He wants a soft, unchallenging, basically submissive partner because his life is so stressful. Stressful?!! Oh poor little rich boy who feels so alone and has no choice in his career! Save me whilst I throw up! He has a loving sister and friend and he could chose to give the company up - he is the one who has decided to follow his grandfathers business.
This drama is so wrong and I hate how due to this poor girls young age she is being dominated by the man she loves. Where is the fun and tenderness in this relationship? It has np depth - I'm infuriated by it! Got to this point by judicious fast forwarding!

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Carcrash!

Possibly the most awful drama I have ever watched. Two leads do not communicate at all which is where the musunderstandings occur. FL mumbles her way thru the drama with her head down and takes insults, accusations and physical assaults without any resistance. She used to be feisty at college- howcdidcshe become a cekebrsted photographer when she is an utter pushover and so weak? ML accuses FL of leaving him when he told her to get lost . Her dad did something to his dad? Never explained. Or maybe I missed it as fast forwarded thru so much. Did not miss his two violent assaults on her- which she just accrpted.
If this is what the chinese think is romance they seriously have issues.

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Just Don't!

Oh dear what to say. Everything about this just stinks! Bizarre plot lines based on ml and fl childhood pasts, his stint in a security force, her business.
Just know who the villain will turn out to be pretty early on. The ml and fl relationship is noncommunicative and based on his childhood love for her which is flimsy to say the least. Plus with his ptsd and lack of self worth what sense does it make that he believes he can protect her in a marriage where they meet on the wedding day!!!Most of her loved ones incl ml lie to her in one way or another- all in her best interests of course! Incl loving, dying granny!
Ml is just aggravating in how he acts around her for most of the series - do not find his behaviour endearing nor his facial expressions attractive. She is a cold fish and its hard to see anyone warming to her. She was only appealing with her ex who left her in the typical dont explain but come back once he had proved himself scenario - actually i did prefer him to the ml!
After dragging out the business plot in ever more bizarre ways whole thing relocates to scene of his past for evermore ludicrous scenarios. Once back home and thinking it was the last episode witnessed a horrendous birthday party to expose his true feelings - what? Why? As if there was any need. I would have been angry beyond words.
So to my horror another 5 episodes to reveal all.Sorry that party was the last straw for me after fast forwarding for so much of this series as it was. I feel no interest or love for any if the characters and cant be bothered to see the predictable conclusion.
Most disconnected, ill thought out premise and plot lines with unappealling characters and nonsensical scenarios its ever been my mistake to watch! Rrally dint waste your time!

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Endurance

The acting was superb and the content emotional but.... it was unrelentingly bleak for the most part! I understand it was about the survivers and bereaved families trauma and grief - making them prisoners of their guilt and loss, but oh it began to drag! They all seemed to be wallowing in their pointless self blame and the FL parents,esp the mother just heaped more damage on her daughter - totally selfish.As one reviewer put it, the "noble actions" of first the ML and then the FL in the penultimate episode just became too much. After they both suffered so much they then put each other through more heartache. Plus the architect began to act out of character. I got so frustrated that I skipped thru the last 3 episodes , kept up with salient developments just to finish the gruelling experience. Apart from the ML noone seemed mature, many got worse and alot of many characters past actions were hinted at but not exposed till the final episode. The sister acted selfishly till she realised he was ill - maybe because he left the family, but he borrowed money and worked like a dog for her to become a dr. Is self sacrifice and blame a cultural thing in korea?
There were some lovely scenes with the two leads and with granny but not enough to outweigh the long slog of emotional assault on the viewer! Would have been better if less episodes.at least the last episode was good!

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Too soon to tell

Well Im not yet engaged by this series. Yang zi's character is being portrayed like Sherlock Holmes in her perception and assessment of situations and there is an annoying visualisation of information which she swipes through. She is coming over as caring to those in difficulty but rather cold and analytical in person.
Everything is rather choppy as it goes between scenes and charactets- its as if the director is trying too hard to be different.
Lets see if the series improves and begins to gain a sense of direction. At the moment there are several intimated past difficulties and charactersxwhose role and motivation is not yet clear.
Episode 8
Im really not feeling this drama. I find the psychological sessions laughable - one session and all is solved? He Dan is strong but unbending and static in both her character and how Yang is acting. Maybe she will become softer but not sure I can wait for it!
The mysterious neighbour is acting stealthily but so far no intimation i of why and I fear that the reason easin may be ludicrous as the rest of this drama so far. So didappointing as i love her in her other dramas.

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Fluffy

A fluffy romance story which has a fairly strong female lead trying to makr her own way against fathers and fiances advice. Fiance cheats so now she is trying to find her way without getting tangled up with sexy work boss who seems to be a womaniser.
I like how the FL is determined but am sick of all the familiar tropes- drunken FL looked after by boss, multiple falls and saved in the rain scenes, arm grabbing and dictatorial sillyness. There is very little to the plot and its not very exciting. Oh and younger brother with crush on her friend and young woman chasing the boss. I mean how many times are chinese writers going to overuse these themes?
Im fast forwarding just to see what happens but am not engaged by this series.

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Wondeful!

This is such a great drama. The acting and chemistry of leads is just perfection! The story delightful as the two interact and grow close. Both characters are so well drawn and shows how despite their differences they are a couple so beautifully matched and so respective of each other. Dali is a strong female lead which is so great- he is just so adorable in his love and reaction to her!
The plot is interesting and moves along at a nice pace. The music so fitting and the costumes particularly Dali's are just stunning!
Cant recommend this enough - romance, humor, visuals - perfection!

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Just don't!

The only good thing about his was the story! The concept was good but the execution poor! The whole thing dragged with unnecessary and drawn out side stories and uninteresting scenes. Worse it came to a ridiculous ending that is a slap in the face for anyone who gave their time to watch it. Thankfully I fast forwarded 3/4 of the series just to learn the salient points in the story and the ending so didn't waste too much of my time! Wasn't taken by the ML and FL - lack of chemistry and pretty immature behaviour from both. The FL character was pretty annoying at times but at keast she had some strength and wasnt pathetic!
Unless you are a young teenager I seriously doubt you'll like this drama!

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Please no!

Oh my life where do I start! Another marriage contract romcom - why?!! This is the equivalent of a Mills and Boon romance novel. Full of the usual tropes and then some! Falling, accidentally lip meeting, drunk FL, 2 ML who fell in love as a child with her and been looking for her ever since, the list is endless! Plus the overbearing ML who manipulates, bullies and constantly grabs and physically looms over the FL. Rampant sexism.
When are the chinese writers ever going to make something original and representative of life in the 21st century.
This is not original, funny or interesting- the actors and actresses deserve a better stroryline as they are natural and good at their craft.

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Not for me!

Im afraid I found the performances of all to be vastly over acted - especially the FL! Ive liked her in other dramas but I found myself fast forwarding through her scenes! Overly dramatic facial expressions to everything! Her character bever really made sense to me and she took far too much from the ML. The ML for most of the drama I disliked- I know he was emotionally damaged but he was so cold and rude and just downright offensive.
Far too many emotional angst scenes - just get on with it!
20 episodes was far too long for essentially a rather convoluted story that actually was not that interesting!

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