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What a disappointment smh
Huge, major, EPIC DISAPPOINTMENT!Started off sooo good and had major potential. What I really liked about this drama (at first), and what made it different than other romcom kdramas was that the main couple didn’t “get together” quickly. It happened in like ep 12 (or something like that). Usually by ep 8 the main couple will have kissed or acknowledged feelings or something, but it wasn’t the case here. I wasn’t frustrated as one might think. I became frustrated because main couple became toxic and I was no longer rooting for them. Also, character development was just thrown out the window. Characters’ actions didn’t match up with previous behavior patterns. AND there was no real conclusion. I’m very very very disappointed with this one, because it really could have been better smh.
The acting and actors didn’t bother me so much, pretty decent. I just didn’t care for the gf of the male lead’s brother.
Music was actually pretty good, it matched the feel of the drama and complemented the emotions one would feel.
I’LL NEVER REWATCH THIS DRAMA!
I really should have rated this drama a 6, but I gave it a 7. I wouldn’t recommend, no definitely not.
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What was/is it about this detective-type drama that makes the feeling of nostalgia resound so deep within me? The story is quite simple, yet chalk full of life lessons that you soon won't forget. That combined with a perfect OST (I can hear Utada Hikaru now) and Kimutaku (he is so charismatic I just cannot) made for a memorable drama full of charm and HEART (something I equate with jdramas in general). The rest of the cast was cool too, but I didn't really care for Matsu Takako that much.
So HERO is about this unconventional prosecutor named Kuryu Kohei who shakes things up and challenges the way cases are solved at a detective branch that he's been transferred to. His coworkers are not used to his unusual ways and are weary of him/ don't take his seriously (at first). And with each episode, Kohei tackles a new case, and each time it shows what an excellent prosecutor he is. Each case deals with some type of issue, and you can bet there will be a heartwarming life lesson at the end of it.
At the end of the day, this drama is not all that spectacular. BUT it left me with a good feeling in the end. There's a reason HERO was Kimutaku's highest rated drama. The combination of all the factors I mentioned earlier (simple story + OST + life lessons) was put together so perfectly the way only jdramas are. This was a solid 8 in my book. If you are a Kimutaku fan, I urge you to watch.
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Ever since an accident (of unknown origin) happened, Okitegami Kyoto is unable to retain memories. So each time she falls asleep, she wakes up not even knowing who she is. Okitegami Kyoko is a private detective who solves all of her cases within one day, lest she forgets all the details and important information. Kakushidate Yakusuke claims to be the unluckiest man in the world (he really is tho), and hires Kyoko to help clear his name from some crime he's being blamed for. That's how they meet, and he's obviously fascinated by her. Through their acquaintance, Yakusuke ends up sort of becoming Kyoko's partner and they solve multiple cases together. He ends up falling in love with her, and we witness him trying to make her remember him. It's a really cute, fascinating story.
Now, here is the issue. This drama doesn't delve much into Kyoko's accident, or even her backstory, which leaves much to be desired. I can't help but to be disappointed with the lack of answers I'm provided. I would have rated this drama much higher if they had clued us in to some of these things. Anyways, the story is very good otherwise. The love story is very cute and touching, the characters are likable, and the cast is great! OST is great and gives all the feels. Actually, just thinking about the music puts me in the mood to watch it again. But, unfortunately, this is not a drama I'd rewatch. Not that it's unworthy of a rewatch (some may find it rewatchable) but idk once is enough for me.
Love the fact that this drama made me question some things, like the questions I posed at the beginning of my review. It's not a must-see, but definitely a good jdrama. Fascinating is the main word that comes to mind when I think of this drama. A different type of romance I haven't seen before mixed with detective work is some interesting stuff. I love the fact tht jdramas are so short, but for once I'm left thinking "if only this were a little longer." I feel like if they had more eps, they would have answered my questions. Maybe there will be a season 2, but I doubt it. I think this is a case of 'it is what it is' and that's that. Still not a bad drama, not even close to bad. This is a good watch.
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I've taken such a long time to write my review for Wakamono Tachi, but here it is.This is a good drama. I don't agree with some of the actions of the characters, but overall, this was a very well-written and well-acted drama. I just turn into mush during family dramas. The love shared between all the siblings, the interactions, how they're there for one another, I absolutely love it. I almost didn't want any of them to find any romantic partners, and just stay and live together forever. But alas, thts unrealistic, and jdramas bring the reality (most of the time).
So Wakamono Tachi is a slice-of-life family drama about 5 siblings who live together (4 boys, 1 girl). Their father died in a workplace accident leaving the eldest, Asahi, to care for his remaining siblings. And he never lets them forget it lol. Not in an obnoxious, overbearing, you-owe-me kinda way, but whenever the siblings are arguing, he throws it out there and everyone's like yeah yeah we know we know lol. Not tht the other siblings are unappreciative, but it's funny how they find Asahi so predictable.
Anyways, Asahi tries his best to be there for his siblings. He dropped out of high school and started working to take care of them. But all of them have their own lives, they have their own issues, they have their own things going on. The second eldest, Satoru, comes back into everyone's lives after spending some time in prison and shakes things up a bit. He brings a new perspective into the rest of the siblings lives, tht they seriously need. The middle sibling, Hikari, has serious man problems she needs to work out, but despite everything, is still likable (at least to me) and intelligent. The second youngest, Haru, is a college student and an aspiring actor. And finally, the youngest, Tadashi, doesn't have much going on tbh, but he does end up in a bit of a mess (tht I do not think is completely his fault). By the end of the drama, all of the issues are resolved, and the siblings must learn to live independently from one another.
I did enjoy the journey they all went through. Hikari's was probably the most frustrating, actually, it most definitely was. I wish I could get into it, because I have a lot of opinions, but it'd be major spoiler territory. Anyways, the acting was phenomenal for the most part, but I could not stand Hikari's love interest. Just looking at his annoyed me, so in my heart of hearts, I could not consciously rate the acting a 10. The music is very fitting, makes me feel relaxed and brings me back to simpler times. Would I rewatch? Probably not. This is not the best family drama out there, but it's a good one. I also wouldn't consider this a must-watch, but if ur a jdrama fan, and ur a fan of the lead actors, it may be a real treat for u seeing them all together.
My favorite part(s) of this drama are the opening sequences, when the siblings are arguing about something or another, and to validate their claim, someone shouts "it needs no reason!" I just love it! I can't explain it, but the continuity of tht phrase throughout the drama made me so fond of the characters and everything this drama had to offer.
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I finished this drama maybe about a month ago and I've been meaning to write this review, so when I finally looked to see what I had rated it, I was surprised. Until I started remembering the audacity of some of the characters. The unbelief and frustration I felt was too overwhelming for me to rate this drama any higher than a 7.5.
The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law is about this female idol named Oh In Yeong who's popularity is seriously declining. So the CEO of her agency decides to put her in a reality show about fake mother-in-laws and daughter-in-laws. They fake marry her off to this math professor (who's gotta be in his mid-thirties), named Cha Myeong Seok. In Yeong and Myeong Seok don't like each other at first, but obviously end up falling in love, and obviously the mother is opposed. Now, all of this is fine and dandy, it makes for a good rom-com setup. BUT, this drama is filled with hypocrisies tht I just cannot accept.
Before I even address the hypocrisies, let me focus in on the two other stories being told throughout this. The CEO of In Yeong's agency is married to Myeong Seok's sister, and his own mother is the reason my rating is not significantly higher. His mother has got to be the worst mother-in-law I've ever seen, and his wife is so passive that it gets to be too ridiculous to handle. Not to mention tht he's a terrible husband to boot. The other story is of Myeong Seok's brother and his wife, and how the wife didn't want to be a housewife anymore (and I LOVED tht story, until they made it about how the wife was a terrible wife and mother).
Anyways, when I mentioned hypocrisies, I meant those of the mother-in-laws. Ok, so this drama focuses in on two mother-in-laws, the first being In Yeong's fake mother-in-law, and the second being her agency's CEO's mother. They are both HORRIBLE to their daughter-in-laws, especially the latter. Another unlikable trait of this drama are the male characters. Like, why are they so lame?! The male lead is in his mid-thirties, yet he still lives at home with his mother, and he still needs her permission of who he's allowed to marry. It's unbelievable. And his brother, who is basically living off his wife, is made to look pitiful, while really he's just a loser. The CEO guy has got to be the most unlikable of all the male leads, because he only listens to his mommy, who he knows is terrible to his wife. All these things really frustrate me and bring down the rating to an otherwise pretty good rom-com.
Oh, I forgot to mention how the characters have NO CHEMISTRY. None whatsoever. I mean, some of the scenes are cute, but the chemistry is seriously lacking. Not one character has any romantic chemistry with one another. I thought Dasom was great as In Yeong tho, she did a really good job. The girl who played the real daughter-in-law was good too, and the mother-in-law was alright, but other than tht i didn't like the casting very much. On a positive note, this drama is really funny. And I do think it's marathon-worthy (it's only 12 episodes).
All in all, the Eccentric Daughter-in-Law is not a terrible drama, it's just really frustrating. Definitely not a must-watch, but if you like Dasom from Sistar or just rom-coms in general, then I'd say give it a shot.
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Whoa, what a fascinating jdrama this was. Long Love Letter had me at the edge of my seat during each episode. And it felt as though each episode ended on a cliffhanger. Man, what a ride!The title of the drama was a little off-putting for me. I mean, Long Love Letter? Ugh, I thought this would be some boring mushy-gushy eyeroll-worthy type of cheesy romance drama. The kinds I hate. But it wasn't. The romance is there, but that's not what captivated me. The storyline. So incredibly interesting. I enjoy sci-fi stuff like this, so this was a real treat. Basically it's about how some people who were inside of a high school for makeup exams and whatnot disappeared (along with the school) after an earthquake. There's just this big gaping hole of where the school use to be. And it's just so interesting, because we wanna know why did they disappear, how did they disappear, how and when will they get back (if they even get back), and where did they go? It's a fight for survival for the people who were left behind in the high school, and a huge mystery to the people who were still present after the earthquake. There are obviously more plot points and themes interwoven into this drama, but I won't delve into it least I spoil anything. And trust me, u do not want to be spoiled.
The only downfall of this drama, and for some it's a major one, is the ending. Some may find it horrible, and understandably so, but I'm not one of those who do. It's a little disappointing, sure. And it definitely affected my rating (this drama could have easily been a 10), but I understand where the writers wanted to go with this. I really can't say much else because everything is a spoiler. Just know it is worth the watch, with a fantastic cast, great acting, and an intriguing story. It really pulls u in.
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The story is so simple, but the messages are so very impactful, they hit u right in ur soul. This drama meant a great deal to me as a woman. Here you have Aki Nakahara, this beautiful successful business woman in her 40s who's judged by society because she isn't married and "behaves like she's still young." She's got two friends who are in the same boat as her. Haters to the left plz. Society judges women like them all the time. Oh, since you're over 40 that means you shouldn't have girl nights, be single and mingle, look or do anything young, or just have fun anymore. It's infuriating. But u know what, Aki Nakahara doesn't let that down, and neither do her friends. They don't have to try to be beautiful, because they already are. And they certainly don't conform to what society wants.
Nakahara, and her friends Moeko Osaki and Midori Sakata, each have their own stories. Nakahara's love life isn't that great, in fact, she goes through a lot of downs. But, she meets an author named Fumio Takayama, and by making his acquaintance she garners life lessons and their romance slowly blooms. Moeko Osaki also has some trouble in the love department. Her biggest crutch is her mother, but she's still successful in her own right. Midori Sakata is a divorcee (oh no *rolls eyes*) with three sons. I'm not going to go into all of their stories, but they're all pretty interesting and address topics I find important as a female. These are three intelligent hard-working BEAUTIFUL ladies who refuse to let their youth die.
Midori's love story was the least interesting to me, but it ended well so I didn't mind it. Plus, everything else about her story was so great and it's that which kept me captivated. Besides Nakahara, it's gotta be Moeko who I'm the most proud of. She grew a lot during this drama, was no push-over, and her resolve was fantastic. Now, I obviously enjoyed watching Nakahara the most. Her love story was the most interesting, she doesn't conform to society, and she's just so damn likable.
The acting/cast was excellent! Fantastic on all sides, especially Shinohara Ryoko. Wow, I was so excited to see her each week. Eguchi Yosuke was excellent as well! All of them were, but I already said tht lol. The music fits this drama so perfectly i can't even describe the feels I got hearing it! This drama is definitely rewatchable because it was such a good drama, but I don't really see myself doing tht tbh. And again, the story was just so well written. The ending was great, and overall it was just really well executed.
Lady Girls was a simple drama, but man oh man does this drama show you how a well executed drama should be. It has a similar feel to Last Cinderella (which also stars Shinohara Ryoko, but I absolutely hated it), but Lady Girls has got to be at least a thousand times better. More than anything, this drama was enjoyable, and I had a good time watching it. I totally recommend!
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When starting this drama, all I knew was that Kim Sun Ah (from My Name is Kim Sam Soon) was in it, and it was about shoes. That's it. Well, this drama is obviously so much more than just shoes. It's about a confident shoe designer (who's gotta be in her late 30s) named Hwang Ji An who is the very definition of independent. If your looking for a drama with the type of heroine who don't need no man, this is it. Hwang Ji An is very smart and savvy, and basically built her self up to the type of respected shoe designer she is. "Started from the bottom" is perfect to describe her. Though she's respected by her colleagues, she doesn't really have any friends. They all think she works them too hard. On top of that, she doesn't have a very good relationship with her parents (namely, her father). By chance of fate, she runs into Park Tae Kang, and ends up having a one-night stand with him. Park Tae Kang is a 27 year old high-school dropout with no real dreams or aspirations. He just sells knockoff shoes with his father. But little do they both know, that one one-night stand wasn't the end of their acquaintance. He ends up getting a job at her company, and she finds out she's pregnant.
First and foremost, I'm not a fan of those older woman/younger guy dramas. I'm barely a fan of age gaps, but I've realized it doesn't really have much to do with the age. It's the maturity levels! Which is why age gaps don't work for me most of the time, cuz the younger person is always so much more immature than the older person. Maybe it's because I'm a woman myself, but what mature successful intelligent woman is gonna go after a kid basically. Ugh, I just don't like it. But it really didn't stop this from being a good drama, that's just my preference. I Do, I Do touches on important topics for women which don't get touched in kdramas. Hwang Ji An is this successful woman who isn't looking for love in a man, she's looking for love from her parents (especially her father). And I just love that. Familial love is so much more important. I'm one of those people who didn't really know what the drama was about, so I didn't know she was gonna end up pregnant, but I had a strong suspicion once she had that one-night stand with Park Tae Kang. I really really really didn't want her to get pregnant, especially cuz right after the one-night stand, she was set up on a date with this really great guy (who is successful as well and a much better candidate). She was looking at a promotion within her company, she had all this stuff going for her, and then the bomb dropped. She found out she was pregnant and it just wasn't fair. Which is probably how a lot of people feel about unexpected pregnancies. But bb girl was strong and resilient, and I really respected the choices she made. Questions like is marriage necessary to raise a child were addressed, and I really loved how the drama dealt with her feelings.
I'm not forgetting about Park Tae Kang, but he's secondary when it comes to why this drama was so good. Park Tae Kang is a good kid, but that's just it, he's a kid. Yeah, he's 27, "technically" he's an adult. But I just don't see the chemistry between him and Hwang Ji An. At the beginning of my review I said that he had no dreams or aspirations, but after he "falls in love" with Hwang Ji An he gets some. And that's good I guess, but why make her your motivation? The real problem I have with this drama is the main pairing. It just doesn't make sense. When and how did he fall in love with Hwang Ji An. Why, because of the one-night stand? I can't stomach romantic set-ups like that. I need a viable genuine reason why two people are in love. Not just because they had sex so yeah now they're in love. Ugh. Especially when there is a great second lead!! It hurts my heart to witness, but he's so cool and I'm glad they didn't just throw him with some random in the end.
This is a good drama, I'm not saying it isn't. I just don't like how Park Tae Kang "fell in love" with Hwang Ji An, and that just so happens to be a big aspect of the drama. But still, it's a good drama. Good overall message. Who doesn't love to see confident independent women? Kim Sun Ah is amazing! If ur thinking of watching just for her, then it's ttly worth it! I really want to give the acting/cast a 10, but I didn't like Lee Jang Woo's acting all tht much. It's not bad enough to take away from the drama, but it affects my rating for acting/cast. Music is pretty catchy. I don't see myself rewatching this, but I don't see myself NOT rewatching it lol. I think it's pretty marathon-worthy.
It didn't end badly per say, but it didn't end great either. Also, there are some actual cute moments in this drama. Not every single Hwang Ji An/ Park Tae Kang scene was cringe-worthy. Their kiss scenes are pretty cute. Not a must-see, but I would recommend. It's really not a bad drama, and again, Kim Sun Ah is amazeballs.
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Wow, okay, so I don't even remember why I decided to finally watch Cunning Single Lady after it had been sitting in my Plan to Watch list for so long, but I did and I have zero regrets. I think I had a huge misconception when I initially read the synopsis for this drama. I thought the leading lady would be trying to get back together with her ex-husband because she falls back in love with him, but that isn't the case at all, AND I SO LOVE IT!
As the MDL summary says, Ae Ra and Jung Woo meet, marry, then divorce. But why did they divorce? Their marriage was going pretty well, until Jung Woo ups and quits his civil servant job to start his own business. Ae Ra isn't about tht life, but she puts up with it for awhile, but finally decides to divorce him. Of course Jung Woo is crushed, but years later Ae Ra discovers he's been doing really well for himself (he's a wealthy business owner) while she's still been struggling trying to make ends meet. Anyways, she's understandably angry about his success and how unfair it all is (since he only became successful with her support), so she decides to exact revenge on him by entering his company, making him fall for her again, then crushing his heart. Lol, u know, typical kdrama type stuff.
The plot is obviously nothing new, but what makes Cunning Single Lady stand out from the rest is the characters and the fabulous actors who portray them. Joo Sang Wook has my heart, and I just love his portrayal of Jung Woo. Jung Woo is just a big ol' nerd at his heart, and he was really hurt by Ae Ra in the past, so he lets Ae Ra into the company because he thinks that she wants to get back together with him cuz of money, and he plans to crush her lol. It's just all so amusing. They're little antics are great. And when I say this drama is funny, I mean laugh-out-loud tears-sprouting-from-your-eyes type funny.
While rating this drama I was thinking hard about what I should give it. Honestly, this is one of the best rom-coms I've seen, I really enjoyed it. I can't even find any faults about this drama. Maybe the only thing is that I think Lee Min Jung's acting will a little over exaggerated, but she got much better as the drama progressed. I'd recommend - it's funny, it's a solid rom-com, and it will make you smile. What's not to love?
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First of all, HAN YE SEUL. Need I say more? Me finding out she was in this already piqued my interest, but finding out this was a remake of one of my favorite Goldie Hawn movies sold me. If I loved Overboard and that whole set up, I just knew I'd love Couple or Trouble.
And it didn't disappoint. Couple or Trouble wasn't exactly like Overboard, but it was very similar. Just as the MDL summary says, Anna Jo is rude, feisty, and audacious. She's also a rich heiress who's married to Billy, and she considers him her only family. But everyone is uncomfortable around her because of her cold demeanor. While returning to Korea from America, she has an bad encounter with Jang Chul Soo all due to a misunderstanding, but because of that incident the two of them have bad blood between them. Jang Chul Soo is a hardworking handyman who can fix just about anything. One night while drunk because of an argument with Billy, she falls off her yacht overboard (haha) into the water. Next day she wakes up in the hospital with amnesia. Jang Chul Soo happens to be there, so to exact revenge against her, he tells her her name is Na Sang Shil, lies about being her lover and makes her come home with him to basically be a housekeeper. You all can guess what ensues from there.
It's a really fun setup. Overboard itself has a great setup, and Couple or Trouble does it justice. You can sympathize with all the characters (except the second female lead, ugh). Casting was great! Ji Ho was a great match with Han Ye Seul. Also, some of the scenes are just so cute! There were actual moments (as in more than one time) where my heart fluttered and I got butterflies. Some parts just had me smiling from ear to ear. This drama is pretty funny too!
I loved the fact that Anna Jo, even while she had amnesia, didn't lose the core of who she was. She was still full of confidence, she still had her own opinions about things, and she was no push-over. I loved how we slowly get to see her opening up her heart. And my favorite part about her and this drama is how honest she was. She remained honest to a fault, even for things where it'd be understandable if she lied, she was still truthful. Everyone knows Oh Ji Ho oozes sex right off the screen, so his portrayal of Jang Chul Soo was no different. Jang Chul Soo is just a good guy at his core, and he's all about saving his money. When the two of them eventually admit their love for one another, it's just the most touching beautiful thing.
The one and only thing that really annoyed me in this drama is the was Na Sang Shil would say Jang Chul Soo before every sentence while addressing him. I mean every. single. one. Idk, I just found it annoying, but it didn't take anything away from the drama.
After watching this, I now know not to trust the ratings on MDL. Even reading through the comments section, I don't understand why so many people didn't like this drama. It was seriously highly enjoyable. Not one episode was boring, it was marathon-worthy, and I'd totally watch it again. The only way I can understand someone not liking this is if they don't like rom-coms, or their heart is black. I recommend it, it's a fun watch!
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First of all, I absolutely loved the integration of season 1 and season 2 characters. I especially loved how Kaji made it back to the main hospital (ttly shipped him and Daimon in season 1), and I love the continuing joke of Daimon not remembering Hara (also from season 1). I LOVED THE ADDITION OF THE NURSES! Thts one of the things the first 2 seasons were missing. I'm so glad Doctor X 3 emphasized on their importance and role in the hospital. I loved tht the main guy in charge this season, President Tendo, understood Daimon and actually appreciated her skill as a doctor. There was much less of people trying to block Daimon from performing surgeries. And the other doctors seemed to be learning to appreciate Daimon's skills, and instead of fighting against her, trying to learn from her. I love tht we learn what Akira is doing with all tht money he seems to be taking from Daimon. And this season's surgeries and patients are even more cool.
Although the storyline is almost the same, I think it's more enjoyable. The only thing I thought this drama could've done without was the last minute. It was weird and just ttly unnecessary. Anyways, I really hope tht there will be a fourth season.
As I've stated about the previous two seasons, this one is also ttly marathon-worthy. It's just a really good watch and an enjoyable drama.
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There are some things I like better about this season than it's predecessor, and there are some things I like better in the prequel. First of all, I really love the addition of Nishida Toshiyuki. He is hilarious and does not fail to deliver in his role at all. The other new characters I felt indifferent toward, and slight irritation, but they were alright. I liked the fact tht there was another female doctor besides Daimon, and tht she was in a position of power. And I really loved the character appearances from season 1, even if they were few and far between. And I think I may have enjoyed the surgeries and patients from this season more than the last.
Now the things I didn't really like about this season. I just don't understand how these characters never learn tht Daimon Michiko just never fails. Never. She proves her skill and expertise time and time again, yet the other characters continue fighting her on every single surgery. It's mind-blowing how they are still against her. It's actually kind of disappointing how the storyline is the same. It's still entertaining, but I probably would've rated this drama higher if they explored different aspects of the story. Like explain in further detail why the doctors known as Doctor X are considered evil (I just don't get tht), or more about her father, or how Akira lost his medical license, or a number of other things.
Again, I think tht this is a fantastic drama to marthathon. Despite the fact tht it's ttly unrealistic, Doctor X 2 is extremely hopeful, and I find tht so important in dramas. It's the main reason why I love this series. I think it's so cool tht Daimon has the ability to perform any surgery, no matter how crazy it is, and have it be a complete success. She's not just talking out her own ass when she says she never fails, and actually means it. It's empowering (especially for women) in a way, and it makes me want to work harder. Doctor X 2 is a good watch.
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Doctor X is about a freelance surgeon named Daimon Michiko who is not a fan of authority or hospital politics. She's a damn good surgeon too! She never fails, and she makes sure to let everyone know it. She's a strong female character, and I really love her. Except she does this weird thing with her eyes where she opens then really wide (idk in an attempt to think?). Anyways, due to her brash personality, she butts heads with almost all the staff and it's fun to watch everyone finally come to admire/appreciate her skills.The rest of the cast is great as well, and the music is pretty catchy.
Although the story is pretty simple, Doctor X manages to pull me in. It just has tht thing only jdramas have. This is the perfect drama to marathon for when ur bored. Actually, it kinda reminds me of Gokusen in a way, with how it ended. Although I haven't seen Doctor X 2 yet, I imagine tht it's probably gonna deal with Daimon in a new hospital with a new surgical team. Anyways, in my opinion, it's not a must-see, but i ttly recommend it!
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I just do not understand why this drama isn't rated higher. Pride and Prejudice is a really good drama, i don't get why there were so many complaints about it when it originally aired. I remember everyone going on and on about how the ending was so terrible and how it ruined the drama, but tht isn't the case at all.First of all, let me just state tht if I understood Korean fluently, I definitely would have rated this drama much higher. It's intriguing and captivating, but it is definitely not an easy watch. It's rather complicated if I do say so myself. Even with subtitles, it's hard to follow what's going on if ur not paying attention. It requires extreme attention to detail, because points tht the drama makes in earlier episodes come back later. Also, this is not a marathon type of drama. Yeah, ur gonna wanna know what happens nxt, but the episodes are rather long and heavy with details tht u need to give urself time to ingest it. I honestly believe tht after a couple of viewings, I'd rate this drama higher, but this drama is 21 eps long and each episode is about an hour. Each episode is like a movie, there was not a single filler episode.
Now on to the actual story. Han Yeol Moo is a trainee prosecutor who started to work for the Civil Service Team. She became a prosecutor so she could catch the person who murdered her younger brother. There, romantic feelings are rekindled with Koo Dong Chi. Together they investigate the cold case of her younger brother's murder, and find out tht it's actually quite complicated. The characters are great, I didn't hate a single one. They're interactions with one another are so much fun to watch, my favorite probably being the Chief Moon Hee Man. This is a serious drama, with lots of serious themes and detective work going on, but there are genuinely funny moments as well. And the romantic moments are actually really cute and sweet. But if you're looking for a romance drama, this is not it.
I can't really say much about Pride and Prejudice without providing major spoilers, so I'll just leave u all with this. This drama has absolutely nothing to do with Jane Austen or her novel. If you're looking for a mindless watch, this is not it. The drama is complicated, complex even, but it's really good all the same. The best advice I could give anyone when watching this is to space out the episodes, and pay attention to everything. Every tiny detail is important. Try ur best to remember names as well (write them down if u have to). I really don't think this drama's for everyone. But it's not because it's bad. It's because of the genre I think. If u don't mind a long drama with long episodes, and u enjoy dramas where ur required to think and serious themes are explored, then i'd say give it a shot. And if u have the time of course. This is not one of those dramas where u'd skip everything for.
I liked this drama. I enjoyed the story, loved the characters, and the interactions we're some of the best i've ever seen. The ending isn't disappointing either. It ends in a kind of ambiguous way, but not really. I wasn't disappointed. Could it have been better? Probably, but it's really not so terrible. This drama proves to me tht u can't just take ppl's word for things. You have to watch for urself and come up with ur own conclusions.
Also, if u love those type of dramas where u can't tell who the bad guy is, this is it! I don't know about anyone else, but it makes it really fun for me!
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This drama focuses on a woman named Kim Hye Jin who used to be beautiful when she was younger, but grew up to be ugly. I really loved the fact tht Hye Jin had a beautiful personality even when she was younger and more beautiful. She's just a good person, and remains tht way throughout the drama. When she was younger, she befriended this fat ugly kid named Seong Jun who was her neighbor, and he ended up becoming her first love. This is where my first issue/complaint comes into play. Well, it's not so much as an issue/complaint, I don't know wat to really call it, my distaste of the 'romance' between the younger versions of Hye Jin and Seong Jun. I just didn't buy it. Idk, I just thought the whole pretense for their initial friendship/romance was pretty lame. But w/e, Hye Jin was a sweetie pie throughout the whole thing. As time passes, Hye Jin and Seong Jun lose touch with each other. The last time Seong Jun saw Hye Jin was when she was pretty. So when Seong Jun finally gets in touch with Hye Jin and wants to meet up, Hye Jin is nervous about what he'll think of her because he doesn't know tht she's ugly now. So she gets her best friend, Min Ha Ri (who i love), to pretend to be her to meet him. Ands thts basically the premise. The story focuses on friendships, inner-struggles, and workplace drama. It's really fun!
But the romantic chemistry between the characters/actors is really lacking. Especially between Seong Jun and Ha Ri, uggghhh those scenes were the most boring of the whole drama. Hye Jin and Kim Shin Hyeok (the second male lead) had zero romantic chemistry, and I was annoyed tht the drama chose to make Shin Hyeok like Hye Jin in the first place. They had excellent friendship chemistry, but no to the romance. And lastly, the chemistry between adult versions of Hye Jin and Seong Jun was non-existent. I mean, their scenes didn't make me cringe or anything like tht, but i didn't really care about they're romance in the scheme of things. The friendships were the best in this drama, and everyone did have chemistry with each other, just not romantic chemistry.
All in all, this was a really fun drama to watch (and it's ttly marathon-worthy)! You'll have several laughs, and some of the moments throughout are genuinely sweet. Do I think it's a must-see? No. But its a good rom-com and it's not a bad watch. I liked it, maybe u will too!
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