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Story
Since this was a Vampire-based drama, I would've thought the plot would consist of vampires constantly battling each other and out for each other's blood, however don't be mistaken. Although there were aspects of vampires- it wasn't overwhelming as this drama was like a CSI/Law& Order/ Criminal Minds type of drama, which I am a huge fan of!
The story is simple, a vampire prosecutor that solves crimes and investigates deaths of people. Simple right? It was entertaining for the first few episodes, but after that- that is where the magic happens. The plot thickens as it becomes a 'on-the-edge-of-your-seat' drama that makes you curious and wondering just what is happening!
Since it's only 12 episodes, there was never a boring part and nothing dragged on which was surprisingly pleasant. The story line fit well and flowed nicely without any major mishaps, of course the ending was a cliff-hanger so thank god for the next season!
Actors
Everyone was fantastic at portraying their character! Kudos for Yeon Jung Hoon who portrayed the main lead (the Vampire Prosecutor) as his acting was fabulous! I especially loved his fighting/action scenes and where he kicked people's bum within a few seconds. Lee Yeong Ah portrayed the female lead fantastically as well! Loved her background character story since I wouldn't have guessed her background!
'specially loved their chemistry although people may argue with me on this. If you are watching for Romance, you might need to squint really hard to find the romance, but you won't really miss the romance since it's the mystery and thriller you're busy paying attention to!
Music
Loved the opening track, it gave off an appropriate mystery/horror vibe which I liked. The other soundtracks were pretty good, however it wasn't overly amazing to me
Rewatch?
Of course I'll rewatch it! Although this season was short, it deserves a rewatch!
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Story
The plot was truly amazing- how a former cop who was fired due to his violent history recruits 3 top-notch bad 'boys'; a genius, a contract assassin and a gangster who work together in order to solves crimes and reduce their jail sentence. This drama did not have any dragged out parts and had always left a 'on-the-edge' feeling after each episode.
There were plot twists in this drama which made it even more interesting and surprising to me since it throws you on the edge and completely makes you look at a different perspective. This drama was directed so well as it was never a dull moment!
Acting/Cast
The directors sure did a fantastic job picking the actors/actresses as I cannot think of any other people who could portray them as good as these people did. Like everyone, my bias would be Park Hae Jin; and not only because he was cute; but his character was so complex- a genius with a troubled past may sound cliche, but his character and his situation truly made me feel for him and how his life was always completely unfair for him.
Of course, the others were also the best! Yoo Mi Yeung (Kang Ye Won) truly made me angry at times and wanting to bash her head in; however this indicated that her actress was truly doing a great job! She was the only main female lead which worried me since most of the time; the reverse harem would lead to everyone having feelings for her; but I was pleasantly surprised that this drama stuck true to its main genre and there were absolutely 0 romance!
Music
It's been a while since I completed this drama, however I remember the music wasn't that bad; but I wasn't able to remember a lot of them. The soundtrack was appropriate and was perfect for most of the scenes though!
Rewatch Value?
Definitely! If I'm craving for some crime mystery drama; I would definitely come back to this; however it will depend whether I'm feeling up to becoming annoyed with some situations. Definitely not because of the characters; but because of their circumstances that would make me want to bash my head in.
Conclusion?
It's only 11 episodes so it's pretty short! Definitely worth a watch though!
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Story
The story was quite unique; as i never really heard a drama about a girl being possessed by a lusty ghost. It took me a couple of episodes to start really becoming more intrigued by this drama, and a couple more for me to completely fall in love. The concept of a guy noticing a girl due to her personality change isn't uncommon, however how this drama was presented gave me a surprise. Although it was somewhat cliche; a boisterous guy disliking and being annoyed with a doormat girl, but sooner or later- he falls in love with the other personality she had displayed. The story was actually had more depth to this as it was paced quite well despite the feeling of the ending being rushed.
Of course, you might think that Kang Seon Woo (Joo jung suk) actually fell in love with Shin Sun Ae (Kim Seul Gi); the ghost; instead of Na Bong Seon (Park Bo Young) however, be patient as everything will be revealed in the end.
Actors
Park Bong Young and Joo Jung Suk had one of the best chemistries I had seen; how their relationship grows from the first episode to the last made me immensely happy at their character growth; and both of them are just too adorable!
However, I know that a lot of people threw hate on Park Bong Young's character since she was literally like a doormat at times and frustrated everyone (including me), however the growth of her character made those thoughts of irritation disappear. Park Bong Young truly is able to show how her character develops with time.
Music
The music was decent; it wasn't terrible as the soundtracks were well picked.
Rewatch
I will rewatch this drama another time; however I may skip some parts in the beginning as I am not a huge fan of doormat characters; however I love Na Bong Seon's character growth so I might consider watching everything once again.
Conclusion?
This drama was worth the watch; I put this drama off a bit since i thought people were over-hyping this drama, but with a pleasant surprise; i think it was worth the hype!
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Story
The synopsis of this drama was interesting and somewhat uncommon; a girl who can see ghosts wakes up from her coma teams up with her co-worker to solve problems for the dead; however an underlying mystery that was forgotten resurfaces as they try to find out what really happened 6 years ago.
The first few episodes was a thriller! It had so much potential as it got me hooked onto this drama within a heartbeat; the storyline and plot were really well written overall; however the downside was that this drama felt like it started to get boring and it was dragged out nearing the middle/end.
I a a huge fan of mysteries and the 'frightening ghosts' concept intrigued me and i was thrilled that the first few episodes had responded to my wants; however as the story goes on, it seemed that the concept of ghosts appearing was dying down; until eventually there weren't any more new ghosts appearing. It became disappointing that the villains and ghosts were not evil nor interesting enough which made me quite sad at the plain characters.
Acting
The cast were amazing; as it frustrated me that I wanted to root for the dead boyfriend and the girl as much as the real main love interest. I wanted Cha Gun Woo (Taecyeon) to be with Shi On (So Yi Hyun), however i found that Shi On had a much more amazing chemistry with the dead boyfriend. Although I did find Gun Woo and Shi On incompatible at times, i forgave that as their portrayal of their characters were amazing.
Yang Shi On was a believable character; as someone who had just woken from a coma, her confused and shocked character was believable. Cha Gun Woo was like a little kid; amusing to watch his character interact with everyone else. Lee Hyun Joon (portrayed by Kim Jae Wook) was surprisingly one of the most beloved and pitied character despite being silent and not talking for about 80% of the drama, his situation and actions for Shi On were enough to make me love him all the more!
Music
Can't say much about the music, it wasn't horrible but it wasn't amazing either; but it was pretty decent.
Rewatch Value
I can't say whether i would watch the entire drama once again since there were many parts that i found too slow, however I would definitely rewatch the first few episodes since they were the best!
Conclusion?
However, despite the lack of a 'real' thriller mystery drama i was hoping for, Who Are You is a decent drama that deserves a watch as it would definitely make you hooked and connect with the characters.
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Story
An amazingly cute and funny drama with a good balance of slight mystery and angst comprised of this drama. The story was paced well, with an equal balance of comedy relief to the angst scenes. Personally; i'm not a fan of angst as I tend to become very annoyed at the situation- which happened to me, however i forgave it as it helped the story flow more and give it more of a of a deeper dimension (if that makes sense). Although this drama is about the girl's blushing problem, the backstory runs deeper as the transition of a light and fluffy problem became intense.
As much as at times I wanted to pull my hair out, this drama was great as it not only deals with personal problems, but family problems and the cruel reality of human nature when faced with the unfavourable truth.
Acting
I loved their acting especially Choi Kang Hee (the female lead) as i found that i sympathized with her, tearing whenever her character was sad. Chun jung Myung (male lead) was amazing as well, as i loved how his character felt real. Their chemistry was amazing as i seriously wanted them to date in real life as well! I loved the supporting characters, especially the male lead's family as their portrayal of their characters made me despise them with a passion; which meant that they were awesome at their jobs.
Music
The music was good, their selection appropriate and I loved some of their tracks.
Rewatch?
Perhaps one day when I want to see something with comedy and angst on the side.
Conclusion?
Give it a try! 16 episodes isn't too long as this drama was worth it. The story was amazing and I did not regret starting and finishing this drama!
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Story:
Despite the summary; there's only a small amount of romance that can be detected as the main genre of this drama is mystery. Starting off, Dr. Frost had potential as it was interesting- the female lead had the ability to defend herself and kick butt without needing the help of other people.
Not only that; this drama touches and talks about the psychological aspect of the human nature which was awesome and compelling as I learned quite a lot. The first few episodes were promising, as the mysteries that come up were also quite interesting.
However, unfortunately it had seemed that the pacing became a bit draggy towards the middle, as i found myself skipping some parts as it was boring to me, but fortunately it became interesting once again near the ending. Despite the dragginess imo, i thought that this drama was quite compelling and interesting, plus as it was only 10 episodes; I didn't feel as if i wasted my time at all.
Acting:
The main leads (Song Chang Eui and Jung Eun Chae) were great! They were convincing characters, especially the female as she had the strong, independent feel, unfortunately it seemed that she became more like a damsel in distress later on. Song Chang Eui was great as well as i thought his acting was fabulous; being able to portray the enigmatic aloof genius. Everyone (including the supporting characters) were great as well! The only cons i think of is the way the director had made Jung Eun Chae's character albeit annoying and useless at times.
Music
The music was awesome, the soundtracks were quite similar to the BBC Sherlock series (which I am an absolute fan of) so I had no problem with their selection.
Rewatch
Although I may not rewatch the entire series (even though it's 10 episodes only), i would probably watch the first few episodes and the final episode only as i found that the middle were a bit too draggy to me.
Overall?
This drama is worth a shot! As it is quite a short drama, it wouldn't hurt to give it a try, especially if you like mysteries and psychological genres!
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Story: It was rare; finding this drama that focused on the event of a natural disaster and the challenges people face; especially in the medical field. Each episode left me with the 'anxiety; on the edge of my seat' feeling as problems pile on-top of each other. With the addition of a a corrupted hospital; it seemed that it would take forever for everything to be settled, but that was the fun of this drama. What i loved about this drama was that it was somewhat realistic as it showed the harsh reality of the after-effects of a disaster. It made me sympathize with the situation and understanding of the actions some of the characters chose. Although there were romance, it wasn't the main genre that was heavily focused on; which i was fine with surprisingly as I am a person who values romance the most.
Acting: The cast was fantastic! The directing, writing, graphics, etc were done beautifully as well. Both the main characters had an amazing chemistry and worked well together as you could tell from the start of the drama. Although some characters were not portrayed as nicely as I had hoped; it wasn't a major issue . I hope I can see the two main leads work together on another drama.
Music: The instrumentals are amazing; although repetitive, I was fine with it as the music was beautiful and appropriate at times. Downloaded one of the tracks within the first episode!
Rewatch: Although I would probably not rewatch some of the episodes as I find that there were several parts that seemed a bit draggy, some episodes are worth the rewatch as it shows the growth of the characters.
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Story: I wouldn't have guessed that a series about food would be able to tie in a sense of mystery- but surprisingly, this drama had accomplished this. Besides the fact that every episode displayed food everywhere and made you crave for korean food, the backstory flowed well and did not become a hindrance as this drama stayed true to its rom-com genre. 16 episodes about people just eating food might be a turn-off to some, but in combination with a touch of mystery and comedy might change your mind.
Acting: The cast were amazing; especially the main cast as their portrayal truly made me like their characters. At the start, you may find some of them annoying in fact; but soon enough, they mature and you begin to like them.
Music: The opening theme was the best- I downloaded the track and the lyrics made me crack up in laugher, the opening theme was meant for this drama. The other tracks were pretty decent as well, but the thought of downloading them did not seriously occur in my mind.
Rewatch: I would have to think about rewatching it since I felt that the beginning was a bit draggy, however it was a decent drama; I would definitely watch it again for the comedy though.
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Story: This season is more personal- and you could tell with the first episode. With most if not all of the original cast; it makes you nostalgic and gives you a sense of security that you know who you're watching and what they are like. This season is also fantastically paced, never a dull moment as the new challenges that this season brings pulls you in; sympathizing with the characters. Every episode deals with a new medical challenge that would make you curious and intrigued as to how the team will tackle their new problems.
Acting: With the same cast as the last season; you feel a sense of security and safety- knowing who the characters are and how they work together, you will not be disappointed.
Music: Same old music as last season- but it doesn't become a bother as the soundtrack is beautiful
Rewatch: Like the first season, I will definitely revisit and watch both seasons once again as medical dramas (like this rare one) have a special spot in my heart.
Genre? Family- This season deals with heavier challenges each character faces, as it touches you on a personal level. With every episode, you will understand each character more and realize and understand the choices they make.
Romance? Family Romance is more prominent- although like the last season, if you squint- perhaps you'll find something there *winks
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Story: This drama is all about medicine and the situations hospitals and staff face, and although this drama is not one that leaves you on the edge of your seat with the end of each episode, the story is paced well that makes you intrigued; wondering the possibilities that lie with every new episode and what new challenges are faced. The reality aspect I found in this drama was the fact that the challenges each individual and team faced are easily understood by the audience as we are easily able to sympathize with them.
Acting: The acting was beautifully done- although you could tell that just some actors/actresses may not be the best; their characters mature and grow more in-depth that will make you sympathize and feel as if you knew them personally.
Music: The music was skillfully picked- although the tracks were limited to a certain number of songs, it was appropriate and it sounded amazing. Downloaded several of the tracks myself.
Rewatch: I would definitely rewatch both seasons, as I truly enjoyed this drama, as it is one of the rare dramas that focuses only on the medical aspect, staying true to the end.
*Genres: Medical: 100% heavily focused on; medical dramas lovers approved.
Romance: Unless you squint very hard and tilt your head a bit, perhaps you may be able to see some romance developing, however instead of the lover romance; I found that family romance in the individual stories of the patients and actors were slightly more prominent.
Conclusion? Give this series a try- it would be worth it as it is only 11 episodes for each season- therefore it doesn't drag on at all and you won't feel as if you wasted your time!
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