I wanted to love this so bad but I could not

Loved the Korean version but I had a hard time digesting this one. I felt bad for the main female lead Ploy, she had to cry in what seemed like every scene from start to finish of this series which made it hard for me to watch, I get why she would cry for certain things but it was an endless bucket of tears. I didn't like how she was treated in this one by the male lead, the walking into traffic all the time, the story and the psychic ability, just constantly throws everything off. The supporting cast were fine for me, not the best but they were fine overall. Male lead character for me was ok, didn't like his attitude in this story just overall did not like this version of the series, writers could have done a lot better with this version so for me not a good watch. Hopefully I will find them in other shows that are better.

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I knew I would love this when I heard absof-ing-lutely. The drama was great and had some real life situations and mature topics, love divorce, dating, marriage, re-marriage, hurt etc etc. I loved the characters, the kids were cute and loved each of the main characters story. I might even say I still loved the supporting roles even the "bad guys". I would love to have seen more of some couples but I guess it just didn't happen the way I wanted. LOVED the ending and thought each episode had something relatable for me. Lots of funny moments and WTH moments and I hate that person moments. I think some characters grew on you and some You began to understand with much scrutiny. In all, I enjoyed and loved certain scenes and wanted more. For me it was possible to branch out and created other dramas based on the other couples (the cheater husband, younger older/older and the rekindling romance couple). Still happy I watched and happy I finally gave this show a try.

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I enjoyed this film. Very likeable and fun. Their was a lesson behind it, don't give up on your dreams and don't give up on each other. I loved Uhm Jung Hwa & Hwang Jeong Min character as well as the friend played by
Ra Mi Ran. All very likable characters. Loved the dancing at the end with the men (politicians etc). It's a nice movie to kill some time and enjoy a nice story. No crazy backstabbing and evil in-laws. So far in the films that I have seen Hwang Jeong Min in a few films and he always makes me laugh; he's not your stereotypical handsome actor but I think he grows on you and his dimples gets you and then you're left rooting for him and caught in his web of charm. Love Uhm Jung Hwa, I always admire her style, beauty and charm as well and I enjoy watching her. Over all great job on the film and I was not bored by the story.

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I would have given a higher score but this drama broke my heart. :-( Han Jung Suh & Cha Song Ju were a great pair and they tugged at the heart strings. The actors that played the characters were great and the acted beautifully. But at times the situation that they had to deal with was frustrating, I wished for a better happier ending but sadly that did not happen. The younger version of Han Jung Suh & Cha Song Ju were great also but I yelled at the screen about how nutts the circumstances were. Han Tae Hwa & Han Yu Ri characters were insane and at times you want to shake them and say snap out of it. Enjoyed Director Jang. The stepmother was off the charts evil and nutts. The dad's character was so oblivious to what was happening. The story has the usual, evil stepmother, jealously, love, betrayal, determination, loads of sadness, despair, crazy people and people just in denial, mix in some cute moments, cute kisses, did I mention sadness and ANGER. This was an emotional roller coaster. I think I deserved more happiness after watching this. Lots of cuteness overload and winking from Kwon Sang Woo, Yum yum. Enjoyed despite the tears.

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Loved this drama. It felt like this drama suffered from multiple personality disorders. One minute it leaves you laughing, another you are sad, next you're angry, crying, then laughing again. Enjoyed it so much and all the actors did a great job. didn't get a picture perfect ending but I still think it was a good ending. Great story and great connections how the story and the main people that died all related to each other. If I wrote my review sooner I would have more to say but I forgot to, so weeks later so I'm going to keep my review simple and say watch this you will enjoy it.

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I loved this drama. It's amazing what some dramas can do in 4 simple episodes that other dramas cannot do in 14 or 20. It was a great story, visually beautiful, interesting and funny and didn't leave you hanging. My only :-( sad part was what happened to the original main role. Younger vs older actor. For whatever reason the person that plays the adult version is different from the actor that plays the teen version while everyone played their adult roles and teen roles the same. Big question mark for the female lead because you don't who exactly plays the adult role either. Even with that minor detail to the actors, the story was great and acted very nicely by all. I deducted points for my confusion, I kept thinking I was lacking sleep and he just looks a little different and not that there were two different people. lol. Fun to watch and loved the song played by the cheerful band. Super cute drama, thumbs way up, enjoyable and entertaining with some laughs happy I gave it a chance.

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This drama sucked me in and before I knew it I was watching episode after episode. I could understand why Zha Mei Le felt the way she did, always wanting to do her best so no one abandoned her while Han Yi Lei had a similar issue but handled it differently. The story in the beginning I was so happy with, then they threw in a twist and I was like Ok so he cheated then they threw in more twist and then you kinda started to say "COME ON ALREADY". But then I still went with it because after all it's supposed to be dramatic. The mother of Han Yi Lei is crazy and how quickly she turns. O, I won't spoil anything else after all those twist and turns but then i get to the end and I'm like WTH, where is the missing episode because it feels like it was rushed and needed another episode. The final few minutes sucks rotten eggs. It could have been so much better. I was so committed and I felt like the drama didn't commit to the story. The end doesn't have to be cookie cutter but it should at least end well. It's like the actor was unavailable to film the last scene and so it ended and that was it. I feel a little cheated. I loved the chemistry between Han Yi Lei & Zha Mei Le and hoped their story would have ended more neatly, it's just that something was missing and too rushed. I only got 90%. Still I'm not sad that I watched it but I would have given a better rating if the ending was a bit better even after going thru all those crazy twist and turns with the story.

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I think I'm on the fence with this drama can't decide if I either hate is or love it. It is filled with HIGH DRAMA and male leads that are beautiful to look at but very needy, possessive, angry, hurt, deeply in love and don't care who knows it and just does what they want and demanding. Drama peels back a lot of misunderstandings, history, lies and deceit among the characters. I loved the smooch scenes between Yin Xia Mo & Luo Xi (super cute and kinda sensual). Or course you don't know until later who she really wants or who she will end up with. I kept thinking the whole time that she is about to switch her feelings like a faucet. At the same time the main female lead is kinda mean/ a biotch. I felt like she was the cause for so much pain for both the male leads. She is nice also but it's like her character and feelings can easily be switched on and off. At times I didn't feel as if I trusted her character. But the males were just as bad, sure they love her but they will stop at nothing to have her and is often very jealous. Makes for good tension and LOADS of PUSH and PULL in the drama. This drama is very DRAMATIC with some over acting, stare downs and intense body language. At times I didn't want any of the leads to end up with each other. I wanted the three to end up with other people; just seemed unfair for two of them to be happy and the 3rd the odd person out when they have so much love.Am I happy about the ending? Don't know. That direction works and I think the other direction could have also worked. But once again I felt like the female lead could have easily switched and it's like I was never really convinced that she could be truly happy. It felt more like this relationship works I think I'll stick to it and I'll do my best to make it work But I got that feeling from both couples when paired together. As usual someone has to get hurt and be left out. Even though I was given an ending and who she chose I still felt on the fence about everything in general. I liked them individually but as couples it made me suspicious if they will every be truly happy.

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I surprised myself by enjoying this. Enjoyed the quirky character Seol Nae Il, enjoyed Shim Eun Kyeong in Miss Granny and now in this drama. (The story doesn't really say if she is autistic or exactly what her condition is). She was still lovely and fought her own demons in the drama but her character was pleasant and gifted I think I would have liked to see more about her background something other than her piano teaching struggles. As usual Joo Won was great. Character is talented, suffering from a phobia and the girl must rescue him as he rescues her. The usual cliches and NOT ONE KIss WTH. I'm deducting points for that. Lots of hugging though. Still the music was great and made me wish I too knew how to play an instrument any instrument by the time the drama was over. The Dean was fabulous, LOVED her clothes and style in this drama. The other characters I enjoyed as well, it was a nice story. Didn't dive into the supporting characters background just skimmed the surface. The characters were interesting and the scenery was beautiful even the school. There were no crazy girlfriends, or family member to distract you. Except for the occasional strict parents and teachers which is to be expected when you deal with shows on talented people but there were very likable parents as well who showed support. The focus was on the music and their experiences and gave a glimpse into a school that produces that type of talented people. Sped right thru the episodes without a problem and kept me interest. It's Likable and sweet. Nothing too fluffy and nothing that has you yelling at your screen.

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This drama was nice; it's not getting awards for best drama but it may cure your drama slump and it wasn't bad. It was sweet and it didn't have all that crazy antics or stalker ex girlfriend that can't let go so I was good. It's exactly what is says. Shy lonely girl meets down and out pop star. Not everything starts off well but they grow to like each other. Her BFF is a guy with what seems to be autism (not sure) movie didn't specify or I missed it but he has a crush on her and it's hard for him to tell her and becomes jealous. Pop star grows from being cast aside and overcomes obstacles and heartache while learning the true meaning of love and friendship. Toss in a few cliches and boom it's done. Sweet and to the point. Cute cast and beautiful song at the end. It's simple and cute and that's that.

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Saw the main leads in other films and enjoyed them so I thought, lets give it a go. But this was a bit hard for me to watch. Tried moths 6 ago and with determination I came back and decided to try again because of positive reviews. Stopped after first 2 episodes. The next 6 or so was a bit much for me still but I pushed on. Started to get better then they toss in the exaggerations and super cliches which drove me insane. I thought this was too long for the end result and the story could have been told in 16 episodes because there was no main point to this movie. I watched with no expectations other than to say I completed and I did my best. There were some cute and funny scenes, cute kisses and then you toss in the CRAZY desperate desperate desperate EX girlfriend and it just went downhill for me; mixed in with UN-decided boyfriend/confused boyfriend, crazy mother (at least she gets better), and allllll the exaggerated expressions and overacting. I wanted to like this more but I just kept wishing the episode would hurry up and get to the good parts. I like the other characters but I just felt this lacked focus and true direction. I think the story could have been told better; I found too man unnecessary things happened. This just wasn't for me but I can appreciate the effort.
Drama Breakdown: First part was hard for me (way unrealistic, I mean who talks to your new boss this way). middle part got better and started to grow on me (started rooting for the couple). middle-almost end (WTH, why do you need this stuff to waste time, please make it stop). then finally the end (my comment, at least it ended happily, hugs & kisses). Moving on.

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I loved it, when I can watch a drama and feel giddy and happy despite evil backstabbers I'd say success. This is not your serious, plot twist, EVIL SIDE heffers that don't give up, change mankind or heal the world drama. The music was beautiful even though I had 0 clue what the translation was to English.
Why I loved it so much - It's light, romantic, sweat, cute, make you a believer kinda drama and even though I did shed a few years they were gentle tears not ugly bawling tears. Plus, it shows that you don't ALWAYS have to end up with your first love as most of the other dramas would have you believe. The cast is great and I could watch them all day which is what I literally did w/o me even knowing it. The leads have great chemistry and I believed in there romance one dimple and sexy muscle at a time. There were some serious issues mentioned here, weight, self hate, over coming obstacles, abandonment, acceptance, being lonely etc. etc. despite that it was fun to watch. The leads looked like they were enjoying themselves & got a long well so you felt at ease watching them. Even the "bad guy" & "bad girl" you kinda hoped that they'd figure things out and become happy also. Yes lets hold hands and forgive. I'm happy I watched and thought it was surely worth it. Were there flaws, probably but I was in love with the cast and their story so I didn't care less. Loved So Ji Sub (hum a na hum a na, YUM whatever he's selling I'm buying) I'd loose weight for him too. lol. Also Loved Shin Min Ah, ever since I saw "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" I think there is something special about her and watching her brings a smile to your face. Loved the other cuties Lau Henry & Sung Hoon, would not kick them outta bed for eating crackers.
On a closing note, the drama wrapped up nicely; great ending and tied each of the stories up with a nice big bow on it.
I probably would have given a 10; if I saw more muscles for a longer period of time. LOL

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This movie is crazy and could possibly be used to scare people into never talking to strangers again much less taking a cab ever. The talented actors are off the chain and great, thumbs up to the actors. I think this is one of the movies that could haunt you in your sleep. It is gruesome, has action, slight sick twist in the comedy area, suspense and next to 0 on the romantic scale. lol. But it is worth the watch and may have you covering your eyes in certain scenes. Still great watch though. Just makes me scared that there may be actual people out there that commit these types of crimes. The question kinda lingers though, who was more crazy?Ahhh revenge will make you do some crazy things. Goes to show you though, you should never poke a sleeping lion.

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I enjoyed the concept of the story but for me it was rough to watch. There were some funny moments and lots of cuteness and eye candy. But the over acting and exaggerations I did not care for. There were so many cliches(crazy stalker, crazy misunderstandings, meddling mother and mother types & the list goes on and on) happening here I couldn't tell what genre I was watching part of the time. I would have enjoyed the drama way better without the over the top, OVERACTING AND Silliness, or even if it wasn't through out the first 7 episodes. Don't get me wrong I like comedy and the cute stuff but I think it was just so much here. I loved the actors which is why I gave it a shot but for me it was hard to watch. Still love the actors. The end wraps up things but I still did not like the aspect of it and what happened. Some may be happy but I didn't care for it, think the ending could have been wrapped up much better. I preferred Luo Show in Corner with Love which is where I saw him act last. He still was hysterical at times in this drama but it was too much comedic crazy for me. Still enjoyed Yang Rainie also but her character here was a little much for me as well. Lee Wei I actually enjoyed his character, he wasn't over the top and was very likable. For some a great watch but I'll pas on the re-watching.

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