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K-Trauma of the Year 2024 goes to...
What a ride this drama took me on. *Mr. Plankton* gave me so much comfort, even though the ending was sad and inevitable. It’s not just about the love that Hae Jo and Joo Jae Mi share—it’s about the things that make life worth living.The way it talks about life and death hit me hard. Life is so short, and death can come when we least expect it, so we need to live fully. Even if we feel lost or like we’re just drifting, it’s okay. There’s still value in living and trying to find our way.
This drama really stayed with me. It made me realize how important it is to make something out of life, no matter how small or insignificant we might feel. It was such a touching reminder to live, even when things seem uncertain or tough.
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Well Written Protagonists and ANTAGONIST!
I was skeptical checking this out after reviews I read about this. This is the type of drama thats either a hit or a miss. Unexpectedly, I liked it more than I thought I would!I was already hooked 10 minutes in the first episode and practically put on hold my other ongoing kdramas for this.
Story | A typical makjang kdrama. Cohabitation, switching lives, rags to riches, eccentric male lead, financially problematic female lead. But hey! All is forgiven when it comes to makjang. Honestly, this is probably among my favorite makjang too.
Acting/Casting | Watched for Ju Ji Hoon, stayed for Jung Hoon & Soo Ae. Mind you, im pretty sure this is the first kdrama ive watched where they featured in. Their acting, presence and visual really grew on me along the 20 episodes! Unexpected chemistry among the casts. Might I also just add Yoo In Young did a job well done portraying a lovefool and not so naive woman? Jung Hoon also lowkey gaslighted me on some occasions with those trusting gaze TT
Overall, a 9/10! For the year it was, this was up to par. I'll be missing them for a while❤️
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Girl's Girl Kdrama of the Decade!
A beautiful drama about a friendship of four amazing women! 💆🏻♀️💗I loved how eccentric this drama felt and how the writers pulled off the clichés in a fresh and enjoyable way. The "virtuous business" theme gave it a unique touch, making it stand out on its own.The lineup for this drama was unexpectedly impressive. Kim So Yeon playing the coy yet brave Han Jeong Seuk was such a refreshing change from her previous roles. I’d say the same for Yeon Woo Jin! I’m so glad this drama really highlighted their versatility, especially acting-wise.
I also loved how the drama took the time to introduce each character’s backstory and narrative in a way that didn’t stray from its synopsis. It helped emphasize values of friendship, love, and family out of all. The plot itself felt fresh and new to me. It’s an educating K-drama, shedding light on stigmas from the 1990s while keeping things engaging and meaningful.
I had just wished the main leads had more screen time in the later episodss sigh...
Overall, this was a guilty pleasure of mine and was watching this along side other kdramas hahaha😄
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Finally gave this a third chance!
I've dropped this 2 times in the past and finally gave it a chance this time around. Maybe part of the reason why I dropped it was the first few episodes were slow paced and was only into it because of Sung Rok (Jae Kyung).There's some plot holes here in there that doesn't make sense for me but kdramas dont have to make sense necessarily 😂
I had just wished they explore more of the other characters.
Overall, this is such a timeless kdrama! no wonder its listed as one of the classics. I could understand now why the craze over this
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A Guilty Pleasure
My Sassy Girl (2017) is a historical romantic-comedy Korean drama that reimagines the 2001 hit movie of the same name in a Joseon-era setting.The story follows a free-spirited and headstrong Princess Hyemyung (played by Oh Yeon-seo) and a scholarly but pragmatic commoner, Gyeon Woo (played by Joo Won). The princess, notorious for sneaking out of the palace and causing trouble, is determined to uncover the truth about her mother's mysterious death. Meanwhile, Gyeon Woo, known as the "Nation's Treasure" for his intelligence, unwittingly gets involved in her antics, leading to comedic misunderstandings and romantic tension
Personal Anecdotes:
Nothing grandeur about this drama. It pulls off cliches just fine i guess and has its balance.
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a review for both part's 1 and 2
"Do you hear that? The sound of flowers blooming"I was sold. I was seated.
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I devoured this drama in 2 days and lost my sleep for the beautiful narration it truly was. Mind you i have 3 pending kdramas as of 12/29 but i mindlessly put it on hold just to reserve myself to see this drama through...
I initially came across this drama when MBC released its trailer. it caught my attention but i guess it wasn't enough to get me out of the kdrama slump i was at the time😂 THANKS TO TIKTOK it resurfaced on my fyp and gave this a shot!!
Many say it starts off slow and picks up at 3rd-4th episode however i do not feel the same. From the first episode till the last few minutes of episode 21–i loved every bits of it.
I seldom writing reviews and reserve writing allat for dramas deserving. I can confidently say its well within my #10 all time best kdrama and #1 sageuk drama. Easily Nam Goong Min's and Ahn Eun Jin's best roles portrayals out of their filmographies.
Do i recommend?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Though be prepared for the rollercoaster and tearjerker it will be. If you suvived scarlet heart/moon lovers, then you wont have much trouble going through all the episodes. It is depressing. Sad. Dark.
I came for the romance but also stayed for the history of Joseon. I found myself sympathizing for the plight and the women of Joseon endured. This drama portrays all of the character's story so well—so much depth and well thought and written characters.
I miss my JangChae already☹️❤️
I'm in "i wish i could watch it like the first time" moment🥲
WELL my yapping ends now.
It has been awhile since i felt this empty after watching a kdrama. The void left in me will be hard to fill in.🥴
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a review for both part's 1 and 2
"Do you hear that? The sound of flowers blooming"I was sold. I was seated.
——
I devoured this drama in 2 days and lost my sleep for the beautiful narration it truly was. Mind you i have 3 pending kdramas as of 12/29 but i mindlessly put it on hold just to reserve myself to see this drama through...
I initially came across this drama when MBC released its trailer. it caught my attention but i guess it wasn't enough to get me out of the kdrama slump i was at the time😂 THANKS TO TIKTOK it resurfaced on my fyp and gave this a shot!!
Many say it starts off slow and picks up at 3rd-4th episode however i do not feel the same. From the first episode till the last few minutes of episode 21–i loved every bits of it.
I seldom writing reviews and reserve writing allat for dramas deserving. I can confidently say its well within my #10 all time best kdrama and #1 sageuk drama. Easily Nam Goong Min's and Ahn Eun Jin's best roles portrayals out of their filmographies.
Do i recommend?
Yes. Yes. Yes. Though be prepared for the rollercoaster and tearjerker it will be. If you suvived scarlet heart/moon lovers, then you wont have much trouble going through all the episodes. It is depressing. Sad. Dark.
I came for the romance but also stayed for the history of Joseon. I found myself sympathizing for the plight and the women of Joseon endured. This drama portrays all of the character's story so well—so much depth and well thought and written characters.
I miss my JangChae already☹️❤️
I'm in "i wish i could watch it like the first time" moment🥲
WELL my yapping ends now.
It has been awhile since i felt this empty after watching a kdrama. The void left in me will be hard to fill in.🥴
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The title of this drama is misleading
Instead of Dear Hyeri it should have been Dear Eunho or Dear Hyun Oh😭The drama started so strooong but somehow managed to drag the plot with just 12 episodes!
This drama could have been one of the greatest healing genre out there but suffered greatly from bad screenwriting.
Its quite sad seeing the ratings here go from an 8.5 to a 7.3 however understandable.
There were too many plots going on and I could say it was all over the place. Despite its title, the kdrama showed more of Hyun Oh's story than Hyeri's or even Eunho's at all. Moreso, I found it hard to follow the story with many (unnecessary) side plots from including of from side characters.
I personally think this would've done well as a rom-com. The drama doesn't build up its plot well which caused me confusions constantly.
The ending satisfied me just fine though. I also enjoyed Jinwook and Hyesun's chemistry. I just wish their love story could've been conveyed well..so i guess thats some few good stuff about this drama.
If you're gonna watch this I suggest to watch it with something light. It gets depressing along the way.
Overall, its a 7.0! Just because I appreciate the thought ??? that this kdrama could have been 😞
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This kdrama felt like 2017
I felt like I got transported back to 2017. The cinematography, the setting, the story felt so nostalgic which I really liked. It felt like a fresh take from other recent kdramas which isn't a bad thing at all but I liked it.( I am aware this is an adaptation from a BL manhwa)Anyway aside from that, the 8 episodes felt so short 🥲. In a sense that I wanted to see more of the two ML hahaha. However the drama really did a job well done at tying and summing everything up to the last episodes. the drama didnt drag the plot for long nor did the pace felt too fast. Personally, it really ended on a good note despite being short-lived.
If i had anything to say bad about this one at all then it would be that I was able to watch this in a day 🥲🥲
im gonna miss my boys so much!! will go on and continue their story through the manhwa.
If you decide to watch this then you should mind its only 8 episodes. Definitely don't expect anything of a grand ending lol. I rate dramas generously so I'd say this is a decent watch.
overall a 10/10 🤞🏻❤️
a must watch? not necessarily no 😗
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The Afterlife
I really liked how the plot revolves around an actual near-death experience like how the they collectively agree that they all see a light right before waking up. It was so creatively written, and it felt different from any other ghost or afterlife narration I’ve come across. Not to say I fully believe in the afterlife, but this definitely poked at my morbid curiosity about what it might be like on the other side—walking that thin line between life and death. But then again, who knows? Augh!I super enjoyed this, and that genre shift halfway through? Completely uncalled for but so good! It starts off kind of weak, but that’s the point!
It feels so rewarding to put the pieces together haha. I highly recommend
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A Star was Born
The moment JN lost her voice was truly the turning point—it was where the show truly began. Before that, a star was waiting to be born, and losing her voice was what ultimately made her shine. JN's final performance was absolutely breathtaking! I was completely immersed in the moment, and it felt as though I was witnessing a genuine gugeuk performance.This drama was written so wonderful. From the adaptation to its original webtoon of the same name down to the acting of the amazing actors. A job well done to the cast and crew honestly!👏🏻
This is just one of the few dramas where I want a follow up. I'll be waiting for the Season 2 indefinitely 🤍🤍
The gay subtext hello ?!?!🤣
anyway all things aside! Maeran's final performance (?) was bone chilling🤭🤭
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