Watched this while on a plane to Seoul. I am a fan of Lee Jun Ho and was excited to see he is playing the main character in this movie. It was difficult to watch, it got pretty boring after 15min. Although I do like the historical aspects and modern K-culture references in this movie, the storyline was not well-executed, having a lot of potential. Personally, I would say the acting was the best, even though it was still mediocre. Not much to say after that. Not very impressed, giving it higher points just for the lead actor. If you are interested in light-hearted historical Korean dramas, you might enjoy this though.

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With so many similar dramas like this one it really fascinates me how much I've liked this one. It's your typical law, supernatural, romance drama with a hint of quirkiness. I guess anybody who likes series of the same genres will enjoy this one.

First of all, the story isn't that all unique, but I definitely enjoyed how the plot was nice, clear and straightforward from the first episodes. Episode 1-2-3 and *poof* - you're hooked. The series looses it's fast pace when everything seems clear, however, the pace is quickly swept up again after an episode or two. Also, it's so satisfying when the little plot holes in the drama start to fill up little by little as the show progresses. As I always like to focus on romance and the relationships between characters in every Korean drama, the love story between the main characters was like a breeze of fresh air. Jung Chae Chan's and Nam Hong Ju's affection for each other and how natural it was made the drama so enjoyable to watch. Speaking about enjoyable, I'll talk about my new oppa. Oh yeah, it's Jung Hae In. I fell in love with Han Woo Tak's character right away. He is my new perfection of what any man in Kdrama world should be. Also, he's very lovable. Beware!

Hence, the multi-talented actors made this show worth watching. The star-studded cast put a smile on my face. However, I get that many people are fed up with Lee Jong Suk's acting - he tends to play the same type of character most of the time, but he has done a spectacular job in this once again. Not to mention that him and Suzy even recorded songs for the OST of the drama. An emotional and moving soundtrack is one of the most important elements of a successful drama. Personally, I'm very impressed with all of the songs, hence, now I have many songs to rewind over and over again while getting ready in the morning!

So, as I've finished the drama 30 minutes ago, I can proudly say that I'll miss it. I remember not expecting much from the synopsis and the trailer, but now I'm very happy with my decision. If you love an intense, romance filled and fresh crime-solving dramas, you'll probably enjoy this one as much as I did!

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I had really high expectations for this and the drama really did satisfy my taste: it was your typical romance series but better, very fluffy, serious and relatable. Definitely the Kdrama diamond of 2018!

From the first couple of episodes I became quickly addicted to this and wanted more. I'm a sucker for male leads who are still in love with their high school crushes. Kyung Suk - an unusual male lead, gives off a cool vibe, but in fact he's clueless about love and so called "adulting". The actor who pulled the main character's lead off is by far one of the most handsome Korean entertainment faces ever, so talented as well. Mi Rae - a very strong female lead that was most-definitely needed to make this drama enjoyable. She didn't whine, she stood up for herself and became a role model for many young girls who have a complex about their appearance. In addition, her character was so diverse and I loved how she especially opened up towards the end of the drama. The main couple's chemistry was off the roof, especially during the last episodes when they officially became a couple (makes you a bit jealous of their love story not gonna lie). Other side characters were like little gems and I loved their backstories. In this university setting, you can see all types of students that you might typically meet in real life. Some were hated more, some were adored and made the drama complete. I especially loved Mi Rea's parents. Also, you have to check out the OST because both of the lead actors recorded songs for this series. The soundtrack is a lovely summery blend and perfectly fits the mood of this drama.

In my opinion, this is the perfect drama to watch for this upcoming college and university season. The story delivers a very strong message about looks and personalities and teaches you the new meaning of the word "pretty".

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Haru ga Kita started off great. The plot line seemed somewhat fresh, exciting and very promising. I could've dropped this series after 3 episodes because I started to dislike it, however, I though that since Kai is so damn gorgeous, I just needed to finish those last episodes. Also, this drama was a lovely Japanese-Korean collaboration, which I seriously loved! Kai speaking Japanese? Very attractive. The chemistry between the main couple? Not so much. The female lead drove me absolutely nuts in a bad way. I hate when the main female character is weak and doesn't leave a strong impression. What I loved though was that the side characters were illustrated beautifully, each with their own unique story. Music didn't play a huge part in this series, so I don't have much to say about it. Overall, this review is short and simple just because the drama was, how to call it, kind of "meh". If you want to take a break from watching a long series, then maybe this will be the refreshment drama for you, since it's only 5 episodes. If you're here for Kai, definitely watch it because HANDSOME ALERT. But anyway, with so little time, look for a more promising short drama out there.

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To be completely honest, were there ever any live remakes that were better than the actual original manga or anime? I guess not, and it's no exception with this one.

The story of Daytime Shooting Star is lovely. For all of you who've read the manga I guess you'll agree that the plot is simple, but very well developed and put out. But the Japanese have this "thing" to completely destroy the amazing manga vibe when they transfer it to the big screens. The whole movie seemed so fake to me. Don't misunderstand me, I love these "corny" and "cheese" Japanese manga adaptations with the whole awkward kissing, starting weird relationships and so on. But the most awkward of it all was the acting in this movie. Is it just me or do we all find the main actress of this movie very strange and unprofessional? I mean, if you read the manga, you would've formed a completely different character of Suzume in your head. To me, the Suzume from the manga is a bit more daring, confident and a whole lot prettier. Sorry if I seem rude or bitchy, but honestly, I couldn't let this slip by without commenting on it. To add, the actor for the role of Mamura is extremely handsome, yet he couldn't fulfill my expectations for acting and being a true Mamura from the manga. Sighh...

I feel as though I'm only giving this movie a higher score is that I've enjoyed the manga so very much. My only wish is that the Japanese would start making manga adaptations with focusing on how to make the characters look and feel like they just walked out of the manga.

If you're a shojo anime junkie/manga reader/corny romance lover, I guess you'll like this film.

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Finished watching this just 10 minutes ago. I thought I'd make it to be the first one to write this review but oh well :D

Honestly, the only reasons why I became interested in this drama was the original manga and that Joy from Red Velvet was the female lead. I don't typically watch musical dramas because they can become very cheesy real fast and the music could get on your nerves. However, the major thing that I found lacking the most was a powerful OST. Since it's a drama based on music and the entertainment world, I would've loved the variety of amazing and touching songs and occasional appearances of Kpop stars.
The story itself was quite lovely and light. I could the storyline being nicely fitted into a fresh anime, since it has that type of shoujo genre vibe. I was missing some characters' backstories, more screen time for the secondary couple please!
I thought that the casting was appropriate, moreover, I found some brilliant new actors to stalk... Also, the second lead syndrome was real, rooted for Chan Yeong oppa all the way~~~
Briefly, it's a fluffy and a lighthearted drama to watch if you're a music or a fan of the manga. Don't expect too much though since it's quite generic and predictable.

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After reading the reviews and seeing this drama literally everywhere, I decided to give it a go. To be honest, I had pretty low expectations from the first few episodes, but the series got better and better.
The main lead chemistry was unbelievable, but I still think that the 2nd lead love story was more interesting and I was rooting for them every episode. Also, the bromance! My god, they are adorable!
Can't get enough of every character on this show, especially the doctors and how unique every one of them are. Would love to see this series on television everywhere in the world because it definitely deserves all of the praise that it gets!

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A very bittersweet story about love, hard work, friendships, fate and facing the inevitable. I very much enjoyed the story as it was so much different from your regular Korean dramas. The plot was very refreshing, and even the side characters had an interesting character development overall.

While most topics about the ending and relationships were discussed in many of the existing reviews, I just wanted to say personally, the ending didn't work for me. Maybe it's because I had too many unanswered questions about Na Hee Do's year's leading up to her marriage and then having a daughter. Hence, I wasn't that satisfied with how the show was executed towards the final episodes.

I'd say a very good watch because of the rather interesting story and the visuals, worth the hype that it gets.

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This movie's name speaks for itself, it is definitely a classic once it comes to Korean cinema. What seems to be a traditional love story is very well executed in a subtle and gentle way.

Firstly, it was a timeless piece that a lot of us could resonate with. Themes like love, summer, friendship, school, war, etc. were perfectly harmonious throughout the timeline of the story. Second, the actors were very professional in portraying simple personas of the city at that time. The chemistry between the leads was outstanding and so natural. Third, the soundtrack was very fitting and fun to listen to. It added to me being emotional at the end of the movie too (box of tissues, anyone?).

All in all, this movie is definitely worth a watch, even if you are not into romantic-based stories. This film is more than that, and feels timeless, despite being released in 2003.

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This drama is a very light romcom, for anyone who doesn't like deep and nerve wrecking shows. As one of the many people who decided to watch this drama because of the main couple, I was a bit disappointed with it in the end. I know I shouldn't mix Goblin and this series, as the couple of characters are completely different in both dramas, however, I expected the directors of Touch Your Heart to bring some of the character traits back, so they'd link both of the universes together. Just a train of thought.
In my opinion, this drama didn't have a lot to offer in story, the characters and the character development. It was mediocre at best. There are way better similar story dramas out there. If you do decide to watch it, do it for the main actors, as they're very charismatic.

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Yet another adaptation of the timeless story of "It Started with a Kiss". This manga has always had a special place in my heart. I love that the Asian movie industry are recreating the same story for us, die hard fans, to discover again and again. This adaptation is not the best that I've see, really. I did love the cinematography and the high resolution, but the acting felt stiff and boring. They did follow the original storyline, but added some surprising changes, which I really like. There's nothing much to say really as this story has been discussed so many times. It's a light movie about school romance to brighten up your evening and a must-watch for all of the fans.

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Good Morning Call, well, the first season was the one which I really enjoyed. Even though I'm not too keen on Japanese dramas, but I was really anticipating on watching this. I was frustrated when I found out that it came out only on Netflix Japan. And now, after a long road and months of waiting, I finally binge-watched it when it showed up on my Netflix account.
Right of the bat, it's definitely not one of my must-see dramas or something that was really enjoyable. I kind of felt obligated to finish it because I've admired the first season a lot. The biggest problem might be that the plot is just too similar to Itazura na Kiss, literally. There are so many non-coincidental similarities in both of the second seasons of these two dramas. And I'm such a huge fan of the Mischievous Kiss franchise, I felt betrayed that Good Morning Call was a rip-off of the original series. I do see some positive things in this series though. For example, the main male lead Uehara had a better attitude in this season, it made me enjoy his character a bit more. Well, Yoshikawa's character was kind of unbelievable, seemed unreal to me. To add, I though the cinematography had improved a lot in this season too! You could see that the budget was higher to draw more people in. 
But overall, with many negative and small positive things, I still rated this an 7* because it was fun and the story seems timeless. I only recommend watching season 1 if you haven't seen this series yet. Season 2 was a waste of precious time in my opinion.

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