Lost its charm

Likes
1. I still like the counter family, though felt like the season lost its charm. It also seemed like they were still relying on So Mun and they had little growth in their strength except for Hana.
2. I liked the side story of Hana and her first love (but why wear tracksuit on your date??), not so much on Mae Ok's relationship with the kid. Mo Tak is still ny fave counter. Im always scared that Jangmul will die but he always get out alive whew.
3. There was so much potential in the story but they execution wasnt that solid.

Dislikes
1. Jeok Bong was annoying and mostly useless aside from his nose. Too bad coz i like the actor.
2. The villains weren't menacing enough. The fight scenes were also repetitive since they introduced them so early in the story
3. Progression of the story, esp the evolution of the evil spirit just didnt make sense in the last 3 episodes.
4. As usual, Yung people didnt do anything.

Rating: 8/10

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The main leads were cute together

Likes
1. I loved the relationship between Doha and Solhee. I think without the 2 actors' chemistry i probably would have dropped this drama early on.
2. I liked the part when Solhee lost her ability and had to live without it for a while. And when it came back, she still made a decision to stop using her abilitu and instead learn to love and trust the people around her.
3. Minhyun lived a sad life, people around him either didnt trust him or were obsessed with him. Good thing he met Solhee and it changed his life. I wish he continued playing piano at the jazz club.
4. Too bad for Kangmin, he is a nice guy but he didnt trust Solhee enough to tell her that he is sick. Hope he finds someone else too.

Dislikes
1. Disappointed that the ending still focused on Eomji instead of the friendship between Deukchan and Doha, which i thought deserved more appreciation.
2. The neighbors weren't interesting, except for the baker. Wish they paired Kassandra's with the baker instead.
3. Solhee's mom and her dad's story was cringey.

Rating: 8.25/10

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Interesting plot but just went downhill

Finally finished this weekend drama after 6 months!

Likes
1. The grandma was my favorite character. She started as the most hated but ended as the most loved and the one that glued everything back together for the family.
2. ML and FL and Haneul when they're together. Though FL turned from feisty to wimpy in the second half
3. When the family finally accepted ML and rallied behind him when he was having trouble with Junha.
4. ML's father slapping Junha hard.
5. Sejin finally booted out after her schemes were exposed.

Dislikes
1. The first part when the writer had so much screentime for Sejin (jeez she was everywhere getting into everyone's business) and being mean to her own dad.
2. The middle part when ML's mom was the crazy one opposing everything when she was actually just jealous.
4. The last 10 episodes should not have happened, esp the Junha storyline. How did the writer try to redeem him is beyond me.
4. There were storylines that didnt go the way i expected like the super boring story for Daesang and the elder brother and wife.
5. Maknae and FL brother dated for 1 year but never knew they were in laws. Duh.

Rating: 7/10

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What parents can do for their children

Likes
1. My favorite character is Jang Juwon! His wailing when Jihee died had me in tears too.
2. Kim Bong Seok and Jang Hee Soo were cute. Esp Bongseok who was so fluffy and sweet with a big heart. When he floated for the first time.
3. Lee Mihyun and Kim Dushik live story in ep 8-9 was ???. All those glances, the flying donkatsu delivery. First kiss and Dusik floated. "I feel like I'm dying"
4. Lee Jae Man and his son's love for each other.
5. Bungaeman saving everyone in the end with super powerbank energy. The buses he crashed ?.
6. Even the Nokor stories were so sad. They were also victims.
7. Ilhwan who became a real teacher to the students.
8. How the parents fought so hard to protect their kids from the evil organization.

Dislikes
I dont even know what to write. Maybe more Kim Dusik scenes. Maybe more episodes (20 eps didnt seem that long). Wishing for Season 2.

Rating: 9.5/10

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Fun and easy to watch

Likes
1. Some didnt like the comedy at the start but i liked it coz it seemed like a fun action show that doesnt take itself too seriously.
2. Love the Hangang team, esp bickering of Dujin and Chunseok. There's a running joke that Chunseok doesnt know how or doesnt want to swim but look who saved Dujin in the end! I thought it was Nahee or Jisoo but i shouted in surprise when i saw who it was! (This is my 3rd KHW drama this year!)
3. Kwon Sang Woo is really best at action comedy. No wonder Nahee has a massive crush on Dujin. Lol when she spends more time with them than with her own team.
4. Suprised that Sangyi can play an effective villain (he went on a crazy killing spree in ep 6). Actually felt bad for his character.
5. Of course show is not complete with Sung Dongil and Park Hosan.

Dislikes
1. 6 eps is not enough!
2. I wanted to know what happened to Giseok in the end.

Would i watch the team for another season? Yes!

Rating: 8.5/10

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Funny Whodunit

Likes
1. Yebun and Jang Yeol together!! The comedy parts were so funny at the start then they later became partners. Hoping they really ended up together! Lee Minki's twinkling eyes in the last episode made him look handsome. Han Jimin was so funny im waiting for her to do a proper romcom.
2. I loved the best friend Okhui and how much she defends Yebun, the funny girl gang who would do anything for Okhui, and of course Unnie boyfriend!! The babytalk in the end was gross haha.
3. The aunt and the police chief. The 2521 parody wasnt funny to me but they were also cute. Esp the hotel handcuff scene. Lol.

Dislikes
1. Justice for Seonwoo ? the writer tried to make him look so suspicious all through out the show! He acted so mysterious and tight lipped of course he will be a suspect.
2. There were times Yebun was frustrating coz she could have been smarter and used her powers more rather than keep on crying. They could have found the killer right after grandpa died.
3. Ep 14 was the worse episode. Wah! The killer suddenly went on a rampage and killed the two nice guys!!
5. Speaking of the killer, at first i didnt buy the motive but later on i thought yeah, psychopaths dont really need to have a reason to kill. And the killings really do escalate once they get the taste of it. I just didnt like how they tried to squeeze in Jang Yeol's nemesis in the end to close their story.

Rating: 8.5/10

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Stylish and cinematic

Likes
1. Kim Nam Gil and guns are enough reasons for me to watch this drama.
2. Interestingly i loved the complex relationship between Lee Yoon and Gwang Il.
3. I didnt like Eon Nyeon but she eventually grew on me when she started fighting with the team.
4. The rest of the team were so-so, i liked Seonbok the best.
5. Loved the almost western feel to the show though it sometimes looked like they were in a big film set.

Dislikes
1. The episodes were starting to get repetitive and boring and there wasnt much to the story. Maybe because it was cut to just 9 episodes.
2. I didnt feel the romantic chemistry between the two leads.

Rating: 8/10

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Beautiful epic

Likes
1. I've been waiting for Min to do a historical drama and not only did he delivered but the romance is oh so good ? i love Jang Hyun so much. He looks so sexy and manly wearing hanbok.
2. I also love Gil Chae and how capable she is. She definitely grew up after facing so many hardships.
3. The angst!! Why cant Gil Chae choose Jang Hyun huhuhu when he is willing to stay for her! But i get her. How can she give her heart to someone she doesnt trust?
4. The scene at the field where they kissed.
5. Ryang Eum has a pretty voice, i hope he doesnt get petty and tear the lovebirds apart even more.
6. The beautiful soundtrack.

Dislikes
1. I dont really care much about the King and the Crown Prince.
2. I think the Qing Princess is going to be trouble.

Rating: 9/10

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Viva La Vida!

Likes
1. One of the most satisfying ending i've watched in recent years. I was crying and smiling in the last two episodes.
2. The strongest part of the drama is the close relationship between the father Yi Chan and son Eun Gyeol in whatever timeline they were in. Pre time slip, during time slip and post time slip.
3. High school love story of Han Yi Chan and Yoon Chung Ah was so cute.
4. The Watermelon Sugar band and the band mates. Plus the cameos as adult versions. And their songs.
5. Eun Gyeol and Chung Ah didnt have a lot of scenes because Eu Gyeol was always with Yichan or Eunyu but he did best thing to his mom, which is to get rid of the evil stepmom and let her be free to live her life.

Dislikes
1. I didnt like Seol Inah's character. I dont know if it was the actress or the character itself. But she kinda grew on me in the end. Im curious to find out what happened when she wentback to the present. Is her family still together? Did Segyeong become happier?
2. I think we needed an extended 15-20 mins to see what other changes happened to the present or maybe i just couldnt believe it was all over.

Rating: 9/10

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Fun and entertaining

Unofficial Operation (2023)

This movie is based on a true story about a Korean diplomat who goes to Lebanon to rescue another Korean diplomat from kidnapping.

Ha Jung Woo is best at playing this kind of character, while Ju Ji Hoon was great as the taxi driver who helps with the rescue. Their bromance worked well as they are close in real life so the acting felt natural.

There's some action, like the car chase scene similar to MI, the feels of the movie like Mogadishu. And there was a bit of comedy too. Though the last 10 mins became a bit dramatic compared to the overall tone of the movie.

It doesnt offer anything new to the genre, but as HJW and JJH said in their interviews, this was supposed to be great movie to watch and enjoy with the whole family (and i agree!). Try to watch on the big screen!

Rating: 8.5/10

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Chaotic mother daughter

Not Others (2023)

Likes
1. Mother daughter relationship felt relatable, i hate that they kept fighting and yet i know at the end of the day they will protect each other to death.
2. I love Jinhee i think she is so sweet and grew up well.
3. I also like Jinhong! Not my usual type of ML but he is so steady and reassuring even though he is boring. And cute. Agree with Eunmi. I think Jinhee is more like her dad.
4. Jaewon is also similar to Jinhong. (Like mother like daughter). He looks grumpy but he is also a good guy and coworker.
5. Mijeong is the coolest bestie (except when she beat up Jinhong which he didnt deserve).
6. It started with 2, but show ended with a found family, including Jinsoo and boyfie.

Dislikes
1. Eun Mi was immature and annoying most of the time. Felt like the world always had to revolve around her. I sometimes want Jinhong to find someone else better.
2. Wished for more romance between Jinhee and Jaewon but I guess it goes in line with their characters.
3. Didnt really care much about the murder although it blendly seamlessly with the plot.

Rating: 8/10

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Korean food in Mexico

Jinny's Kitchen (2023)

Likes
1. Every episode made me hungry and craving for teokbokki and corndogs! I think every one who watched the show have attempted to at least try one of the recipes at home.
2. Love their restaurant, it looked so bright and inviting. I would prolly go there every day to eat instant ramen prepared by PSJ.
3. Love the team work esp the 2 hardworking interns. Amazed at PSJ who is so calm under pressure. Yumi has mastered the art of gimbap. Seojin is still the grumpy boss.

Dislikes
1. The episodes were repetitively showing how they cook the dishes.
2. Not enough interaction with the customers. I know they were busy but the chefs could have gone out more and talked to the customers.

Rating: 8/10

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Leads had chemistry

Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi (2023)

Likes
1. The concept is simple and nothing special - contract marriage between employer and employee to promote their business and they fall in love for real. What's different is the perfect chemistry between the two leads! I mostly watched this because they were so cute together!
2. They also had a few episodes about different kinds of wedding preps and they were interesting.
3. I like Ayaka's family, and how they openly welcomed Togo to their home.
4. I also like Togo's best friend who was funny and loyal.

Dislikes
1. The whole story about the mom esp the last two episodes were weird. I alao didnt like how th e2nd guy was so terrible just to get the money. And both were easily forgiven and got happy endings too.
2. The whole point was for Togo to prove he can run his own business successfully but then it didnt make sense that the story got dropped eventually and he moved to HQ to be the successor.

Rating: 8.5/10

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I want to travel with Park Ha Young

One Day Off (2023)
"When longing to disappear, I take one day trips. I walk, I eat, and let my mind wander."

Likes
1. I absolutely loved the concept of taking one day trips and I love hearing LNY recite this line in every episode! It felt like she wasn't alone in her trips, that I was also with her enjoying every minute of her escape from reality. I wish I can do the same but I'm lazy and my country isn't that easy to go around if you just commute.
2. I think LNY was perfectly casted to play Park Ha Kyung.. her outfits, her hair, her soothing voice, her laidback attitude. I would love to have a cool friend like her.
3. I like every episode, they were different and each character she met and the circumstances were interesting. If i had to choose my top 3 episodes, i would say ep 3 when she had a meet cute with #KooKyoHwan during the BIFF, ep 7 when she followed a girl to look for bread in Jeju,and ep 5 when she met her favorite cartoonist #KilHaeYeon. The encounters may be random but she (and the viewers) get a little food for thought after them.
4. I also love the guest stars in every episode such as #ParkInHwan in ep 6 as the grandpa who was ranting about kids these days, #HanYeRi in ep 2 as the struggling artist who didn't let go of her dream, and #SeoHyunWoo in ep 1 as the novelist she met in a buddhist temple.
5. The last episode was a little melancholic and underwhelming, as we get to see her dead friend played by #ShimEunKyung and the reason why she took those one day trips. But i also think it was the perfect ending to a thoughtful show.

Dislikes
I cant think of a dislike, except that the episodes were not enough and I want a season 2! And maybe somehow she meets the cute guy from ep 3 again.

Overall this is a peaceful and relaxing watch. If I ever want to disappear, I think I will just rewatch this show again and feel better.

Rating: 9/10

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Doctor Cha is free!

Doctor Cha (2023)

Likes
1. Loved Doctor Cha! She seemed like an amazing mom, daughter in law, daughter, and doctor. I love the ending where she finally had the freedom to be herself and do what she wants.
2. Seo Inho was a deplorable character and i'm amazed how Kim Byung Chul and the writer was able to somehow redeem his character in the end. That scene where he sat on his new desk after being promoted and fully realizing that he lost his perfect family was a beautiful scene. And i love all of his funny scenes!
3. I didnt like Sunghee at all, i think if she had a great friend like Mihee or the support of her family she wouldn't have all these things. I also feel bad for Eunseo but her mom's bitterness affected her life too.
4. I love Roy Kim!! A part of me wants Jeongsuk to like him back but she never seemed to think of him as more than a friend and doctor. JS was right to reject him as he can find someone better but i wish she could have just rejected him directly and not the way she did.

Dislikes
1. The story would prolly have been tighter at 12 eps. It took Doctor Cha too long to find out the truth and she kept going back and forth if she will divorce or not.
2. I also didnt like Jungmin and Sora realtionship.
3. I was hoping for a better ending for Irang and Eunseo.

Rating: 8.5/10

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