AsianBingeWatcher
Quezon City, Philippines
Started watching it at 1pm ended at 7am (no sleep). That's how good the drama was for me. The complicated relationships made me wanna watch the next episode so bad that I ended up having no sleep.
THIS DRAMA IS NOT FOR KIDS. One has to be open-minded when watching this drama.
Acting was good. The leading woman acted cutely. The leading man acted jealous and cute. I started this drama wishing that the 1st couple would end up together (after watching the 1st episode, i skipped to the last just to know who the woman will end up with). Towards the end, I ended up wishing that the 2nd guy and the leading woman would end up together.
It has a sense of comedy and drama. You'd be able to feel the drama's emotions. What I mean is that when one feels angry, you'd be angry. When one feels in love, you'd also feel in love. That's what I liked with this drama.
I think this drama aired last year (2011). I actually told myself, why the hell did I postpone watching this?! I regretted watching it late. Now that I've watched it, I feel good because another happy ending has ended. ;)
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At first, I was very hesitant to watch the drama since I thought it would be disappointing one. I read lots and lots of reviews about this and they all said it was good. Now, well look at me, i'm writing a review about this already.
This drama may not have the very satisfying or perfect ending but at least we can formulate our own ending.
This drama will make you laugh --- a lot; and cry --- a lot too.
It doesn't have the best romance, the best acting, the best music or whatever but I can say they have the best bonding and will surely touch your hearts. ;)
Watch this drama and you won't regret it.
At first, I was like, "why would they even put Dae Sung in this drama?" Although his character doesn't contribute much to the main idea of the drama, his real personality was shown and thus making the drama more fun.
Park Tae Hee is cute too. Oh Doo Ri will be the next Yoon Eun Hye. Im Joo Hwan (Jang Jae Hun), I will wait for you to finish your service and film WHAT'S UP VOLUME 2! :D
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I laughed, I cried and the drama made me giddy.
I got the ending that I wanted. I got the love lines that I wanted and rooted for.
This is a DEFINITELY-MUST-WATCH drama.
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At first, I was surprised because I didn't know that Goo Hye Sun can sing (she's really great, but not that great to become a real singer).
It was very great during the first few episodes especially the fast pace of the love story (although disappointing). The song that Choi Daniel made was great but can they please not repeat the song for no reason at all?
This drama was just too confusing and disappointing. I really wanted to love this drama but during the "Falling Action," I was just left dumbfounded. The interest was gone and it bored me.
I super hate that musical actress bitch.
Overall, this is a so-so drama. :)
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it's been a long time since i last rated a cdrama 10
let me share the things that i liked about this drama1. despite the plot, it wasn't overly dramatic, like fight for custody, messy divorce, severe family issues. it maintained the fluffy, cutesy, little bit of drama, non-complicated issues.
2. their acting. the FL has portrayed a convincing domineering female CEO. Applause~~ They are a lovely couple. i just couldnt get enough of them. even if they were still a fake couple, they romance was already way over the top, loveeee!!
3. Not much business talk. altho there some problems with the business, the scenes were just at a right amount, not too much boring stuff. goodgoodgood
4. the secondary couples/support roles - i wished i had more of the leads but the secondary couples were also necessary.
(FOLLOWING ARE ALL SPOILERS)
like Peng Bo during the hospital auction, ESPECIALLY: Si Yu and Simon when the leads got back together but were still awkward with each other. It was really funny cause instead of solving their own problem, they just went on and talked about the other couple's issue. <3
- what i just didnt like about SiYu and Simon couple - it also took them 6 years to resolve their misunderstanding?? What, did Simon just continue to daze for 6 yrs while wondering if they really slept together that night??
5. i cried a lot -- the most heartbreaking scene for me was 6 yrs later when Ling Rui went back to the their old home and imagining how Deer left him. i pity him that time. also cried on the family issues, when the Deers gave up their shares and had a father-daughter confrontation. and lastly, when the dead sister showed up on the bday, in front of Gao. he didnt deserve my tears for what he did, but he was just so pitiful that time.
6. what i didnt like tho was that Ling Rui forgave her so easily. i was expecting more cutesy push and pull but i guess they have to prolong the drama if they were going to do that. so 35 episodes was just fine. i was also expecting that the father revelation would be more shocking. it was just stupid of the mom to say "How did you know he was your dad?" --- ugh he had a body-sized pillow with his face on it for 5 years.
7. another thing i didnt like (or feel indifferent about) Tang Ping (and her love line) - she's just so stupid. and she didnt even contribute that much to the couple's progress. even if she was in love with Ling Rui, she was just so ineffective during those times. but it was nice that she finally gave up and
8. Lastly, YOUYOU! who doesnt love him? i wish we had him sooner. he's so smart for a 5yrold. it reminded me of the cute son in Autumn's Concerto. and i noticed that he hugs a lot which is so cuteeeeeee.
there are probably more reasons why i loved this drama but these are the only things i could think of right now.
this deserves a higher rating.
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Feel sorry for those people who dropped this.
I read the comments on MDL and honestly, I feel sorry for those people who dropped this. They just missed one good hell of a story.Story:
There are a lot of lines about sacrifice in this drama. Lovers sacrifice for their other half, family members for their loved ones, soldiers for their country and fellowmen, and doctors for their patients. For me, sacrifice is a really big thing and something that is hard to do and the fact that this drama has shown the different sides of sacrifice, already makes it a good drama. I didn't find it boring at all -- or probably some Mi Gu and Zhou Ran parts (read below). The story was very similar to You Are My Hero. One difference is in MDG, they had one enemy which they need to catch/destroy. In YAMH, there is no constant enemy but the couple meets a lot of danger together. But in terms of loyalty, friendship, sacrifice, love, family, and others, I could see a lot of similarities. And I actually think soldier/police-doctor stories is my thing now. I l loved DOTS, YAMH, and MDG. Hope it trends more.
[SPOILER] I'll talk about the couples now, probably spoilers.
1st couple, as a hopeless romantic, I was a little bit disappointed with the romance 'cause I was expecting more from Johnny Huang since he's had a great chemistry with his female leads. The main leads also had good chemistry, I just wish for more. Oh, and the way he just stares at her sometimes, already was full of meaning, he just needed his little cousin as interpreter 'cause the FL was a little dense.
2nd couple, Mi Gu and Zhou Ran... Personally, I dislike girls who fall head over heels guys and just lose their sanity and sense of reality. I felt so bad for them at the end, but it was something that was bound to happen. They were never going to end up together.
3rd couple, Dr Zhang and Meng Zhen, I loved Dr Zhang! How he was a playboy at first but became serious for Meng Zhen. He was really just searching and waiting for the right one. I also felt bad when they almost didn't end up together but I'm glad he came around, thanks to Xiao Jun, and the gossiping ladies at the canteen. As for the girl, I kind of wasn't convinced how she pushed away Dr. Zhang, comparing him to her first husband. Honestly, there's really no good in comparing things, in all aspects. Of course, they weren't going to be the same! You know, if it's love, it's love.
4th couple, my fave, but the saddest. Tian Yong and Xue, OMG, there are no words to describe them honestly. They were perfect for each other even if I think they have a huge age gap. There also no words other than devastation for this couple. My heart still aches when I think about it. I kind of saw it coming but I still hoped for the best. She actually deserves him, she needed someone as true and naive as he is, but sadly, it wasn't meant to be. It just hurts.
[CHARACTERS]
- Main FL. A lot of people found her annoying. At first, I also did. But damn, her principles and passion as doctor, really touched me. She could be a coward sometimes but the care she has shown to her patients was really something. I think she was the only doctor in the whole drama who was like that. The other doctors were actually a little bit selfish, and that was even more annoying.
- Tian Yong: I LOVED HIM, definitely one of my faves in this drama. Again, it's just so sad what happened to him, so unfair.
- The other resident doctor: I HATE HER. She was one of those doctors who were super selfish. TBH, most of he doctors in this drama were selfish, but her in particular. I disliked how she went back and forth, enemy then friend to the FL. Even if she explained herself at the end, I still dont like her.
- Dr Zhang's ex: Most selfish doctor. PERIOD.
My review was super long, but it was more like comments than a review. Overall, it's good drama! Just watch it. ;)
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Give this drama a chance and dont bother what people are saying about the ending. **Read my review!** ;)
One thing I dont get is the significance of the MBLAQ and UKISS people in the show. What? To promote the drama? I think having Mir's sister and Park Yoo Chun's younger brother could already gain people's attention. I like how they didn't use the "Park-Yoo-Chun's-younger-brother-title" on Park Yoo Hwan. There wasn't a sign of JYJ or DBSK. But Go Eun Ah had that "I'm-Mir's-older-sister" title all over her. But nonetheless, the drama was good and it is your typical korean drama, don't expect anything.
The story was that of You're Beautiful's. If you love You're Beautiful, why not love this? It has the same lame ending and the same plot (with more people involved). The acting was acceptable for rookies (almost all of them are rookies, forgive them, accept them, just like how you accepted Suzy on Dream High!)
I really like how they used real Korean celebrities' names like:
Oh In Young = Seo In Young;
Kang Woo Hyun = Infinite's Woo Hyun;
Kim Hyun Seung = B2ST's Hyun Seung;
Park Ki Bum = Super Junior's or SHINee's Ki Bum;
Kang Chang Min = TVXQ's ChangMin;
Ji Seung Yeon = KARA's SeungYeon.
I'm not sure if it's plain coincidence or what but I really like the concept.
They showed bloopers at the end and they're sooo cute! Hahaha! They were funny too. Park Yoo Hwan's cute when he makes mistakes. :">
I love the music! Loving the title song, Stand Up! I actually wish M2 Junior is a real group.
Trivia: M2 Junior's leader, Hyun Seung. Can you guess whose YOUNGER brother he is? FT Island's Song Seung Hyun (1992; 180 cm tall). M2 Junior's leader is born in 1994 and 184-186cm tall! Who'd believe that he's younger? =))))
[extra] ...i think this has been longest review I've written. =))))
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I just read the other recommendations and I just can't believe how anyone would give this drama a 4! It's one of the most epic, remarkable and unforgettable dramas in Korea in 2010 and until today.I just rewatched this drama after 2 years and even though the story, episodes and scenes are still clear in my head, it still made me laugh, cry and curl my toes and fingers. This is definitely one of the best dramas of all time.
Concentrating on their kisses, Hyun Bin kisses "hot-ly" but Ha Ji Won does not. Hyun Bin has this serious character so laughing or acting funy does not suit him but it would definitely make you laugh -- (SPOILER: Like the one when they were having dinner and he was imitating Ah Yeong while in the bathroom). Ha Ji Won is indeed very sexy while doing those action thingy. As a girl, I also cant help but fall for her charm. The other casts did very well considering that they're just rookies in the industry like Yoo In Na, the secretary, Yoon Seul and the young songwriter.
The OST is still alive until today. People still cant forget that one song that made their hearts melt --- That Man sung by Baek Ji Young. I still hear it playing as a BGM in some of the variety shows that I watch.
Rewatch Value. As I said, I just rewatched and still made me laugh and cry and melt!! :"">
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I thought this drama would be like the other dramas which are really great at first but slumped at the end (like The Musical, Cheongdamdong Alice, Love Forward, etc) but it's not as worse as those dramas. Miss Rose is really romantic, dramatic, and whatever '-tic' you could think of. :P
MIXED EMOTIONS~~! XD
Roy Qiu is sooo handsome on top of it all.
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Nicest youth/slice of drama!
This is actually, if not the best, one of the nicest youth Chinese dramas i've seen. It was more of a slice of life than youth actually 'cause they had to deal with issues such as disabilities, broken families and such. I thought at the beginning I wouldn't like it 'cause I'm not really a fan of dramas without romance in it. Altho this drama has very little romance... I loved how they held back on romance and focused on their studies, rather than some puppy love (the contract) and waited for themselves to mature, know what they really want before they get into the relationship. Really, i'm a sucker for mature relationships (not in the sensual aspect).I really loved the family stories. Whenever there's such a scene, it really leaves a big impact, a heavy heart, and teary eyes. It's very similar to Go Ahead but I would say I like this better (in terms of the family story), but in terms of romance, definitely Go Ahead. I didnt like the mom, just like how I disliked her in Go Ahead, she's really fits that bad mother-in-law, but I was touched in the end because her daughter understood her intentions even if she had a nasty personality, and that was really touching.
The acting was definitely great. I liked the male lead from Sparkle Love and I think he looks very much like Got7's Jinyoung, a tall version. Plus, i find the female lead really pretty, her eyes are so nice. Their roles are actually perfect. I found out also that the girl is only 16 irl, probably why there's very little romance. I liked all characters tbh, even that Guoguo and that Su DaiFei. But I particularly loved Qu Wei!! I actually thought they were'nt going to be friends but I loved how he was like the love guru, so funny.
Bottomline, I could really say it's the best youth drama i've seen, and it's rare for me to love dramas without romance or slice of life dramas. So this one's really great. I'd give it a 9, -1 for not having more romance.
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Overbearing CEO
Overbearing CEO stories always calls out the butterflies in my stomach. But sometimes this overbearing CEO becomes a little too overbearing that if I were the female lead, I would worry of potential domestic violence. Lol. But since it’s a Chinese idol drama, I doubt it would lead to that.The story itself was cliche, marriage contract, first love, childhood sweethearts, childhood trauma, etc. It’s light and cute but the thing that made it complicated for me was that the times that CEO becomes too overbearing. I felt like the plot was a little bit similar to Love is Sweet, but definitely, Love is Sweet is so much better. I even think male leads from both dramas look alike.
The acting I would say is also ok. One thing I kind of liked was that the actors looked mature for 25-year-olds (yes i liked it). It’s nice to see something new than innocent and naive young adults. When I did my research, the actors were actually already in their 30s which is not surprising judging by how they look.
This is another drama that I would recommend if you’re bored and have run out better dramas to watch like me. Don’t expect anything tho.
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The acting was superb! Hyun Ki Jun is way tooo cute! Yoon Eun Hye was great and awesome as she was in Princess Hours and Coffee Prince. She's a really great actress!
The plot was funny and romantic. I love the Coke kiss. :">
What I don't like is the Hyun Ki Jun's younger brother. They could've found a more handsome actor (but he's ok). I didn't like the other girl. She wasn't that great.
Yoon Eun Hye's "best friend" here was funny -- and her husband.
Great drama! :D
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I love the male lead here. He looks like Joo Won! And both the leads portrayed their roles really well. The actors and actresses were all good-looking.
Rewatch is a MUST!! Especially it's my favorite plot of all time! :"">
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STORY. I've watched the very first Hana Kimi version which is I think is the Japanese and honestly saying, I didnt like it. From the main leading male to the progress of the love story. Same with the Taiwanese version. The previous 2 versions made it short making us, the watchers, disappointed. But with the Korean version, I wont say it was outstanding but it was at least better than the previous versions. This version has elaborated the story more and it was detailed enough not to make the viewers hanging.
ACTING. 1 word: A-W-K-W-A-R-D! I am a big fan of SHINee but not Minho's although i would spend some time watching or monitoring his activities... and Minho's acting was just plain AWKWARD-- especially the last scene when he was looking for Jae Hee in the camera. He needs more practice and so do Sulli. At first, I thought Kwanghee didnt fit this drama but i admit, he portrayed his role really well. Although the lip balm thingy was so out of place but at least he did well. I have no problems with SeungRi sunbae, Seol Ha Na and Cha Eun Gyeol and Min Hyun Jae, i guess. They've been trained for acting so as i always say... Idols should just sing and dance so actors and actresses could do their jobs.
MUSIC. OHMIGOD! I have nothing to say. It was superb. Although they have limit it to SM artists, i do not care. I'm a big fan of SMTOWN anyway (not the company but the artists). A big fan of SHINee especially and Taemin's. So having Taemin sing a solo for the OST of this drama, i give it a 1000000000!!!!
REWATCH VALUE. It was not as good as any of the dramas I plan to rewatch like Reply 1997 and the like but at least this version would be more worth to rewatch than the previos versions.
OVERALL. So-so.
I guess I wasn't able to "keep it short."
Enjoy the drama! :)
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Although...
The guys are not as handsome as Lee Hongki, Jung Yonhwa and Jang Geun Suk.
The actresses were not as pretty as UEE and Park Shin Hye (especially!)
The plot was also lacking. That's what I hate about Japanese dramas -- the plot is always lacking.
Although the Korean version is more worth watching than this, for a Japanese drama, this could be considered as good.
And.... I love how they put Jang Geun Suk as a cameo although I wasn't really sure who he was there and what importance did he make in the drama. -- I guess they just want higher ratings.
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