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Twinkling Watermelon
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by aos
Nov 11, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0

Every imperfection is an opportunity for a new perfection in life!

This is one drama that is really great among the few time travelers – dramas. First, I'll start with the story. The genre itself tells us the story, time travel, youth, friendship, first love, musical. But what separates this drama? What makes it special, different from the rest? First, the whole story is divided into sections (retrospect) through which we get to know the characters and their lives from different angles, their problems, and through them we arrive at the main plot. Something that underpins this drama is that we get to know the story through the main characters and their little prologues that are really emotional. Throughout the drama there were various emotions and feelings that were a major part of the story, and the characters conveyed all the emotions perfectly to me and the rest of the viewers. And in fact this story gives us a much deeper meaning, which is that life is perfect with our imperfections, and sometimes we have to learn to live without thinking about the past, because the future is in front of us. These are some of the best impressions this story has left on me, and certainly on anyone who has seen this great play. As far as the characters, as I mentioned to you, they did a great job. They conveyed every emotion so realistically, and in my opinion, the main characters did the best job, especially the ones who couldn't speak, because they fascinatingly introduced us to their personalities and conveyed each emotion in sign language. I liked that they actually handled the main characters' backstories very well, getting to know them better and getting us into the whole drama. I want to start with Ha Yi Chan, the one ML. His character was really dynamic and difficult, but still so interesting and funny to watch. His character was represented from two sides. One is from the perspective of the mature and experienced Yi Chan with his difficult life situation with his family, and the other is from the perspective of the first image we had of his character who is energetic, lively, cheerful, so carried away in his youth. We see the huge contrast between the two characters of him, but we actually see that they are very similar. They are content with what they have, they value their things as if they were most precious to them, and they live as if it were their last. Although his difficult story was told through both personalities, he managed to stay who he was and did not give up on his dreams. His character was the most interesting and also the hardest to watch, but both actors did a great job. And then there's Chong-ah. As I mentioned earlier, I'm fascinated by the grief of her character. We have the same case as Yi Chan. We see her character from two perspectives. But I would talk more on her character in her youth, because that's when we get to the heart of her story. I actually liked that at first she was portrayed as a shadowed person, but over time we realize and discover how combative, strong, and filled with grief and pain she is. Through love, she confronts herself and her problems and learns how to fight in life, and we see the same with Yi Chan. The other FL was also fantastic. As for her character, there was the most contrast between the two personalities of her character. We have a cold, insensitive girl versus a cheerful, playful, free-spirited girl, but both have experienced a lot of trauma and difficult situations. We see her way of wrestling with herself and with life. I liked that her character was included in the main plot because it all made sense in the end. And finally, we have the other ML. His character, like the others, is seen from two perspectives, but in a different way from the other characters. We've seen the whole story throughout his life, and that's why I think his role was really the most important. I liked that in the other characters the lives were presented as a flashback, but in his character it wasn't. We see his perseverance and great desire to improve the family, and to do something that will make everyone happy. I think that even though his character is seemingly portrayed as the most mature and self-aware, the main message of the drama is conveyed through his character, which is that no matter how hard we try sometimes we can't change some things and situations in life, but we can accept those things and use them as an opportunity for something new. Something better. All the characters are interconnected, and although they all have different problems, coming from different backgrounds, they find happiness in the darkness, and turn insecurities and imperfections into opportunities for struggle, for success, for life and happiness. Some may not want the ending because the second main couple in the drama didn't have the ending they imagined. But I think it's great that for them we're back in retrospect, but now with a new and better life for them as well as for all the other characters. It's this ending that suits the drama the most and makes it even better, and all the characters get what they really deserve. As for the OST, there really aren't any words here. Because it's a musical itself, the characters express all the feelings through songs, it's actually great that music is one of the main genres in this drama because it's the one that brings the characters together even though maybe not everyone can hear it, they can feel it. A lot of funny and interesting moments were told through it, but also the traumatic and bad things that the characters went through. Although the drama was filled with countless happenings and things, there was a flashback to time travel and multiple plots, it is still perfectly good and excellent, so I reckon everyone would have liked it. As you can see, this drama is one of the few that deserves a 10 for everything. Except for the value of re-watching. Yes, the drama is perfect, but one viewing is enough to grasp the point of the drama and the message it carries. I personally would watch it again, if only because of the wonderful songs that were part of the drama and the fantastic acting of the characters. All in all, my final rating is 9.5, for this masterpiece, which will definitely remain etched in the hearts of many viewers. Finally, I want to share my favorite message from this play, which has really taught me a lot. In fact, a person is like a fortress, which is built of a myriad of virtues, perfections, and beautiful traits, but there are also flaws, imperfections, scars, and whiteness that make that fortress even stronger and stronger. It is up to us whether in life we will fight and tear that fortress behind us or give up and tear down our personality (^o^)

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When I Fly Towards You
2 people found this review helpful
by aos
1 day ago
24 of 24 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

It's not scary to try something and fail, it's scary not to try it at all and have had a chance!

Well, the ratings themselves speak for the drama, it was perfection! As someone who has watched a lot of сdramas, I took a break last year, so now I've decided to go back to watching. And there's nothing more beautiful than coming back with great drama ☺️. Drama is romance as you can see, but some of the major genres I'd like to mention as well are: Slice of life, Rom-Com, Youth, High School, Family Relationships, Hardship. I can safely say that this is a drama that will remain unforgettable because it captures the harsh reality and difficulties that we all go through in life. But on the other hand, there are the beautiful, magical and amazing moments that we create together and that make us forget the things that hinder and torment us, building a new magical world in which we shine as brightly as we can. I'm going to talk a little bit more about the story because I've already started with it. To be honest, this is the best-written story I've ever seen. Simple, perfection!! In the whole story, we encounter the lives of young teenagers who are so innocent, so unspoiled, who struggle in life helping each other, discovering what life is, what the meaning of life is, how to love and be loved, finding love and happiness in those who make you love them in the moment you live but tomorrow make you love them even more and harder. I think the story is written so directly that anyone would understand it and find themselves in it. I love it when the message of the play has to be found on my own, but even more so when I am surprised by the writer's excellent quotes that perfectly complement the story and present to me what the actors have subtly and superbly conveyed. Some of my favorites are that life is like a train and we are the passengers stopping at different stations, I also adore "I realized I love you even more today." I think these quotes alone complement the drama and make it even more perfect. The first quote actually talks about life that we are all different, that we choose different things in life, do what we are good at, stay with the people we love, who mean to us, and leave behind the past, building a new future ahead of us. But we don't forget about the past no matter how hard we have struggled in life, it is still a part of us, but the present is a new chance for change, to work for success for a new and better life that will give us the future that lies ahead. And it's up to us, it's all about being persistent in believing and trying because every effort brings success, and with people who fulfill the precious things for us in life, we're sure to succeed. In fact, this play tells us how rich you are in life having happiness, joy, and love. Sometimes it's the little things we do for those we love, the moments we spend together building priceless memories, that make us feel the happiest, the most powerful, the strongest, the richest, the most fulfilling. I like that we see both the faults and those imperfections in the drama, which are what make the drama even more beautiful. It is a reality that, however harsh, we must accept so that we can overcome the difficulties we have so that we can build our personality, so that we can find ourselves, and work to improve. Because no one and nothing is perfect, but they can be the most perfect version of themselves. And by trying to do something in life, you get even better. It's not scary to try something and fail, it's scary not to try it at all and have had a chance. I'm going to move on to the characters, about whom I have a lot to say. We actually have two main characters who were fantastic, but I want to talk first about the supporting characters who won my heart and made this story endlessly precious. Gu Rang, the second male main character, is one of my favorites. I say one because I can't single out just one, but they were all wonderful. From the beginning, his character was portrayed as a joker, who loves to hang out, fight, and make fun of, disinterested, doesn't care about things, and lives a beautiful life. But over the course of the story we get to know his true character, he is very lonely, considerate, appreciates the things he loves, constantly cherishes and appreciates making it unnoticeable. I think his fear of losing them and not being good enough drove him to do that. In fact, he is a very lonely soul who tries to find happiness in the things that mean to him because he knows how to appreciate what he possesses. His backstory made me love his character even more, because I somehow found myself in him. In fact, it is through his character, as well as through the other characters, that we are confronted with the realities and problems of everyday life as I have already mentioned. Even though he tries to be different, he can't change the reality that is part of him, but he can still face it. That's why I adore him so much. I'm going to continue with Fang, who is the third male main character. His story struck me perhaps the most. It was his difficult childhood that made him learn what was most valuable in life and how to nurture and appreciate it. The story he went through is truly tragic, which hit me so much that I couldn't stop crying. And he's really the character I admire the most. I liked how he was scared and humble because he didn't want to hurt others, he didn't want to do anything that would lose his greatest treasure – his loved ones. That's why it's one of my favorite characters. And then there's his sweet and tender grandmother who is the only supporting character I adored so much that she managed to lure my smile away every time I kept shedding tears as I watched their story. The second main female character is Jia Jiang. Her character was perfect and my favorite. Her temperament and folly was similar to Gu Rang's, but she was gentler and more sensitive, i would say. Her biggest difficulty was finding her true self. Honestly, her story wasn't that hard, but it was something that most of us go through, so I connected with her a lot. It was through her that I realized the point of life. Understanding what love is, what it means to love and what it means to love someone, she grew up and shaped her character. Even though we saw love as a major genre represented in a different way through each character, I think it's through her that we can best learn that. And the message that stands out for her character is that it's never too late to recreate our story. Oh, we've come to the two main characters that I love and value equally. First Zhang Lu Rang, the first male lead, who in my opinion is the most unspoiled character who didn't deserve that story. Even though he was cold and serious, he was actually very sweet deep down and such a good person who tried to hide it. His insecurities caused by comparing him to a perfect person is what made me so angry, so angry, and so sad. I couldn't look at him without crying. But I think his progress is the greatest precisely because he was able to grasp his insecurities and get through them, doing just the things that strengthened him and made him an even more perfect and powerful person. That's why I'm choosing his character as my idol, because he's a true example of everything I've said so far about this play. And his way of expressing emotions was so gentle and endearing, that I think he's the best green flag I've ever seen. And finally, Su Zai Zai is the main female character, and the sweetest thing in the drama. In fact, she tells us her story throughout the drama and we see her perspective. She is the most innocent creature, so good, sweet, playful, cheerfully smiling, who sees every challenge as a new chance for success, and who never gives up, though sometimes the road to success can be very thorny. And we can see from the outset that her efforts will yield success. Indeed, she is portrayed as a fighter, a person who knows what she wants, knows how to deal with and deal with the obstacles in front of her. Although she is so timid and insecure too, she knows how to use her strengths to cope with things and overcome all the difficulties and problems that are part of her life. She's so cute that her expression of love is also too adorable. And her "Rang Rang" is the sweetest thing that will remain the hallmark of this drama forever. So I was very upset, very sad, but also overjoyed to see her play. I was particularly infuriated by the reality that society sets certain standards for "perfection and success" that, if you don't respect them, make you less valuable, make you stupid, a stranger, and belittle you. Are those standards that important? Are you worthless if you don't fulfill them? Do you deserve to be discouraged by something that is forced, imposed? Definitely not. Trying to be the kind of harmony that others are looking for, you're actually losing yourself. And yes, there are countless people to whom you would be a disaster, worthless and useless, but why think of others spending your life convincing them that you are good enough? Actually try to live for yourself, try to think for yourself and accept people who know to appreciate what you have, know to see your true value and appreciate your virtues, but also correct your flaws. Because you're the most perfect person for them. That these young faces have remained so innocent and uncorrupted after all they have experienced is the most beautiful feeling. And yes, we actually saw the power of love that was so unforced, so light and tender but firm and inseparable, that it managed to solve all the problems and stir the hearts of all of us. In fact, all of this experience has shown us the world in all its shades and colors. We've finally come to perhaps my favorite part, which is the OST. Before I have watched the play, I heard the soundtrack, which drew me to it. I'm not someone who notices a lot of OSTs, but this one wowed me so much that it made me want to put it in my playlist that has very few OSTs in it. I'd venture to say this is the best soundtrack, and my favorite as well, who was like a cherry on top for this drama. And of course I'd like to watch this masterpiece again, which deserves a real 10/10 for every possible part of it because it's truly magical. I really liked that even though this play is infinitely real, it still managed to make me feel delusional and bring me into a world so perfect, so unreal, filled with love, happiness, pleasure. I think I've said enough to convince you to watch this play, but also to watch it again if you've already seen it. I think that no matter how much I say it will be enough for that. My words can't measure up to the value of drama, but I truly think I was truly expressing my emotions and the impressions it made on me. Finally, I want to share with you my favorite message from the drama. Although the sun is the brightest star, there are other smaller stars and street lamps that together can light the path ahead. It's all of us who may not always shine, but there will surely come a time when we shine the brightest and light our way, and together with the rising stars, we can shine even brighter and create our lives, write our story. So don't wait any longer, and go on this magical and adventurous journey through life, flying towards this greatness (^o^)

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Discovery of Romance
2 people found this review helpful
by aos
Aug 17, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 6.5

This drama deserves to be watched by everyone!!

This play is worth watching in every sense. I'll start with the characters first. Each character has done a great job. Each character fit into the story, and the supporting characters were especially interesting and complemented the story in a great way. Han Yorum, FL was a very interesting but difficult character. She bore all the responsibility on herself and had the most difficult task in the drama. I think she did a great job with her character. At first, I found it interesting to watch, but also incomprehensible. Sometimes I didn't like her character because she was too unstable and insecure, but then I realized her. I'm not actually judging her because she was trying to discover true love, as the title Discovery of Love says. It's really the best title for a drama. Even though this is a fantastic comedy, it's actually a story that teaches us what love is and how terrible it can be. Here are the two main male characters who were also great. But for me, Kang Taeha was the best at acting. I think he was born for his character in the play. The whole acting seemed totally natural, and I really liked it. And I have a lot to say about his character. From the outset, we see that he is a good man, even though he has made mistakes, he is a loyal and good person. In fact, I was on his side from the beginning, and here's why. Teha didn't know what true love was before Yorum, he actually learned about love from her. And his biggest mistake was that he didn't realize how important love was in time. And another message from this drama is that preoccupation with work and various obligations leads to the loss of many valuable things in life, and with it, the meaning of our lives. But I liked how his character developed and matured over time, and he realized what he had done wrong and what he had lost, and he learned how to love without hurting. That's why I liked his character the most. On the other hand, we have Dr. Hajun, who was also good. Here we have again the desire for the real love. No matter how hard you try to salvage something that's already torn apart, you can't get it back in the same shape as before. That's the message of his character. He had a really tough character, with a bad and tough story in the background. And somehow I get it. He has learned over time that he needs to share what torments him and what is important to him. And he slowly matured and learned how to love and be loved. We actually went through a lot of things that teach us a lot of things in drama and I love that a lot. In particular, we've been told that it's not enough when just one is in love, even though maybe that one really loves endlessly. Therefore, this drama deserves to be watched by everyone. And I think anyone can look into it and learn a lot from it. What I liked most was that we followed the story from the perspective of all the main characters. In doing so, we learned a lot about the characters, their mental state, and how they view certain situations. And each character was different, and that gave variety to the dramа. Although I started drama because I wanted a laid-back comedy, I liked the main genre of love discovery much more. And that's why I gave it a great rating. At every moment it kept my attention, though sometimes it was ridiculous and sometimes it annoyed me. As for the OST, I think it was good, but it wasn't the most noticeable, something to remember. Aside from the many interesting and wonderful things in the drama, it was kind of in the background. But it wasn't bad. And finally, the value of re-watching. I find this to be a drama with very heavy and deep themes and characters, and therefore not everyone is able to watch it again, and there is no need because it is superbly made to get the point and sense after the first viewing. And it's a drama I remember, so I wouldn't watch it again even though it was really too good. Honestly, one of the best romances I've ever seen. It's getting harder and harder to find a good romance these days, so don't miss this one. Trust me, you won't regret it. All in all, you'll laugh and enjoy yourself, but at the same time you'll get angry and annoyed as you watch to discover true love. And who do you think will be with Yorum in the end? It's really a suspenseful fight until the very end, but it all makes sense when you watch the drama. So don't wait any longer!!

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The Killing Vote
1 people found this review helpful
by aos
Aug 4, 2024
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

This is an amazing drama!!!

I loved every part of this play. I'm not the biggest fan of trailers, but you can't miss this one. It was the best way to tell the story, in my opinion. Really interesting, but at the same time unexpected.I loved every part of this drama. There were a couple of twists and turns that were really great. And you really can't guess who Getal is no matter how hard you try. I like that this is a drama where you can love the bad ones as well. While I'm at the story, I really feel like the ending was something that hurt me a little bit, even though I don't think it's bad, but I still have hope for a second season. The actors were also great. Everyone did a great job, especially Professor Kwon and Michan. But what I really liked the most was the OST, it was just fantastic. Each piece fits into each other. Of the mysteries section, this drama deserves an excellent rating. And the worst part is that it has just 11 episodes, i needed more. All in all, it is such a great mystery antihero drama and everyone should watch it!

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Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
1 people found this review helpful
by aos
Aug 5, 2024
10 of 10 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

The best of the best!!

Whenever I see this drama, I get sentimental. It really left a deep impression on me. It's an unforgettable masterpiece that everyone should watch. I love both seasons equally. In the first season I was constantly laughing and excited, and in the second season I was crying but I was overjoyed. It was really painful to watch this wonderful fantasy, but definitely worth it. And now, after all this time, it still remains my favorite drama of all time, and the best thing I've ever seen in my life.❤️
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