ViolinGal

The other day I was recommended If In Love Like Them -- I haven't tried it yet, but it does look promising.

Maybe it might be beneficial to mark/edit this as a spoiler for people checking out this page and haven't started the drama yet?

That's why it is now in my on-hold list. I just....I can't do those type of dramas. ...I feel the exact same way about Boss & Me.

He testifies against Cha Min Ho and also gets prosecuted for his own crimes in the cover-up. ....He gave him the Nemo fish and also the pen with the recorded Cha Min Ho conversation. He loses his job as a prosecutor too.

He's in jail and tells Park Jeong Woo to never forgive him and Jeong Woo says that he'll wait for him.

I've seen the first 5 episodes, so I understand the initial backstory that @Charming92 is referring to, but I think I would still agree with you. Relationships are complex and breakups (or rejection/humiliation because of one) is a particularly stressful event that can definitely be a contributing factor to a crack in one's mental health, regardless of what year it is.

In much of the world, women definitely have more options, opportunities, and overall freedoms than in years past, so I definitely understand @Charming92's off-putting feelings about the this character's reasons for committing suicide. But humans in general don't process things logically after they experience what they perceive to be traumatic, life-changing events. That's why break-ups are often times considered a giant risk-factor for suicidality. It might not be what we would culturally consider to be a 'good' reason, but it is unfortunately a realistic one.

As far as I can tell from trying to dig into it, .....this is the first foray into writing for this screenwriter.

You're stronger than me. ....I had to tap out and put this drama on hold after like 11 episodes. ....I just couldn't do it anymore. >_<

I still remained puzzled as to why people like it so dang much. I agree with every single one of your points. In the end it was just 'alright' for me.

I thought they really botched the male lead's story--he could have been given much better material to work with (and there were a few scenes toward the end that I liked), but I ended up just being completely disappointed over how quickly they resolved everything with seemingly no effort.

Yeah, I've had the exact same thought. ....But I hope it's not that obvious.

I am soooo excited for you to watch more episodes. <333

Best Korean Drama of 2016: Another Miss Oh, Age of Youth, Dear My Friends

Best Romance Drama: Another Miss Oh, Jealousy Incarnate, Beautiful Mind

Best Romantic/Comedy Drama: Jealousy Incarnate

Best Historical/Sageuk Drama: Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

Best Action/Thriller/Suspense Drama: Signal

Best Family Drama: Dear My Friends

Best Melodrama: Dear My Friends, Beautiful Mind, Marriage Contract

Best Actor: Jo In Sung, Jang Hyuk, Jo Jung Suk

Best Actress: Gong Hyo Jin, Seo Hyun Jin, Kim Go Eun

Best Supporting Actor: Yoon Park, Ji Il Joo, Ji Soo

Best Up and Coming Actor of 2016: Ryu Joon Yeol

Best Idol Actor(or Actress): Uee

Best Couple: Jo In Sung & Go Hyun Jung, Jo Jung Suk & Gong Hyo Jin, Eric & Seo Hyun
Jin

Best Bromance: Jo Jung Suk & Go Gyeong Pyo, Lee Je Hoon & Jo Jin Woong

Something to keep in mind (in regards to the drinking thing) is that it is a pattern for this director. His other work: Marriage, Not Dating was EXACTLY the same with how they approached their lead using alcohol for the plot. I mean, most dramas deal with this trope, but definitely not to the extent that Marriage, Not Dating and Another Miss Oh did. I tend to just think it a quirk of this director and how he portrays his female characters. In his next work, it'll probably be the same.

It's a near-death experience he has where his entire life flashes before him; his love for her is so powerful, that he started seeing her before he even met her. But he has regrets over certain choices he made in not giving her the love she deserved and retreating into his proud nature. The visions are an opportunity for him to change his actions and possibly his fate.

I keep being pleasantly surprised by this drama. Also, Je Su Ho is the most sweet, adorable, and awkward character ever. <33

Is this real life?!

I understand that this is going to be over-hyped regardless of the quality, but still...it's Ji Hyeon, how can I not be excited?!

Even though you're not the hugest fan of romance, I still think this drama is worth your time.

The characters are all extremely well written--they have backstories that give credence to how they act in the present. They seem very realistic and you honestly understand why they do the things they do. Even the secondary characters are relatable and likable in many different ways.

I really like how the drama uses flashbacks to give you more of a backstory on how some of these characters grew up and how the characters reflect on that in the present--how their childhood contributed to the adult they are now in the present.

It has this unique quality to it as well where you just feel like you're watching something really special. It can tug on your heartstrings and then make you laugh the next second.

M'kay, rating a drama a 1 on the same day the first episode comes out.....is just weird to me. I mean, what have you seen in ONE episode that would justify that rating? Why are you even rating after just one episode?

Is it just because you want to jump on the bandwagon early before you believe the drama will be over-hyped? Or something like that?

It's just plain weird.

Just completed it and I super-duper liked it.

Oh my goodness you finished it! (Again :P) <333

Ehh, it's not painful. Just a little cringe-worthy. :P

It's a concept I wish was executed with better actors--acting ALWAYS enhances the story and if it's bad...it can make a drama be quite a bit less pleasant to watch. Whereas if it impresses you, it can shoot up to the top of your favorites list even if the writing isn't all the way there.

So even though this has bad acting, even though it has over-the-top cheesiness...I still recommend other people watch it because the meta moments impressed me quite a bit.

But nothing else impressed me. So clarifying under which conditions someone should watch this (probably all in one-take), and how to approach it (ie like you said, not taking it seriously) are important for me to emphasize.