More than just a romance

I really love how the plot was written. It is predictable, simple, sometimes boring but I love how the writer tried to use relatable emotions to make the story a great piece of art. I love how this series captured adulting life, the traumas, relationship with parents, friends and lover, the decisions we make everyday that makes us mature a little each day. I love the portrayal of that through this series.

Of course, who wouldn't love the casts? Their chemistry are top-notch. DaMi and WooShik look great together on-cam. I feel butterflies in my stomach whenever they are on a lovey-dovey mode. Matched up with the superb OST songs. It was all perfect.

I really recommend this series if you're someone who's just looking for a light-hearted story with minor tear-jerking scenes. You'll definitely fall in love with this series.

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Meaningless horror

Please note I am not a horror fan before reading this review. This is solely my opinion regarding this series. First of, I didn't understand anything at all about what's happening. Sadly there were no answers to whats and whys on this series. They were purely just scenarios that were unexplained and it does seem like an urban legend. However, I didn't feel anything relatable about this series. I do applaud the casts though as they made an awesome delivery of the scenes. It's just that the writing didn't makes sense.

If you're a horror fan you might wanna try watching it. But for a non-horror fan, save your time and watch something else.

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Interesting cases, psychopaths, mind games, only if the writing was better, it could've been a hit

I haven't watched the American version of this from which it was re-made from so this show is my only reference and I can say that I was pretty disappointed about how this show turned out. The cases are interesting however the way that the story was constructed was way too bland and cliche.

There were episodes that caught my emotions and I was really shocked when they took the route where 'someone dies' which I thought wouldn't however that just what it is. Even the main characters lacks depth on their characters and is more on one-dimensional. It felt like I was watching them 20x on repeat with just a slightly different scenario.

It was normal that most criminals especially serial killers have a turbulent childhood which led them to become a-not-so-good citizen however the characterization of the suspects here can be misunderstood as people having turbulent childhood or those who experience mental health issues are harmful and dangerous people which is not really the case. A lot of people who has mental health problems and experienced abuse are good law abiding people.

As someone who watched tons of crime, serial killing, law dramas, this drama is way below the standards. I still do commend the casts though. I love the Lee JoonGi is here also Lee SunBin. And all the other casts. I just didn't like how the whole story was written. There were no thrill or suspense and the ending is also meh. I invested 20 hours to watch this and unfortunately, I cannot recommend it.

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Light-hearted action-comedy 'secret agent' movie

This film officially enters my favorite Korean movie list. I love the overall plot of the story wherein along the way a misunderstanding happen but both main leads overcome it together. I wasn't expecting the twists that are presented throughout the movie and you should watch out for them too. There were subtle clues about it from the start but I didn't think much about it until it surprise me. I don't want to spoil anything so you should watch to know.

I watched it mainly because of Lee SunBin but then I am surprised that Kim YoungKwang is the main lead here so I got a one plus one bonus. Their chemistry is honestly good (I'm sorry KwangSoo but for a moment I thought YoungKwang and SunBin looks good together too.) Their bickering doesn't feel off at all. It was so natural that I feel like they've been working together for years. That's some real partnership in there. Specially this is like 'secret agent' / 'spy' movie so the smooth chemistry of the main lead made the movie better overall.

One of the selling point of this movie for me is the overall flow of the story, even though it's below 2hrs they were able to add depth on the story which makes it more interesting to watch. We've seen a bit of the male lead's life so if there will be a sequel, I hope that we get to know more about the female lead. The comedic relief on the movie is also subtle but still a big factor in setting the tone of the movie to being light-hearted contrary to the too serious issue at hand which is the firearm smuggling.

I really recommend it for a weekend/rest day watch. It's light-hearted, funny, cute and intense at the same time. I hope you emjoy this movie as much as I did.

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Unique plot involving vampires with a historical twist with a pretty much let down characters

This has been certainly a series that I unexpectedly love and hate at the same time. The concept of the plot is definitely intriguing — the coexistence of humans and vampire, the history of how it started, the reincarnation, etc. There was definitely a lot going on for this 12-episode series.

One issue for me though is that both lead characters annoys the hell out of me while watching the series. Don't get me wrong though, I am pertaining to the fictional character themselves and NOT the actors. The acting of the cast was quite decent for me although I really felt that Lee JongHyun had the most impact. My problem with the lead characters is that I felt like they were poorly written.

ML hates vampires for illogical reason. I felt like he was being immature with no enough reason to. He was a smart guy but most of the time he just looks like an idiot to me. His ridiculous hatred actually caused most of the problems in this series.

FL on the other hand kept being naive and keep coming back to the ML who does nothing but hurt her feelings and is being asshole because of his inexplicable hatred towards vampire.

It was a whole headache. I almost dropped this halfway but I didn't because this is my second time watching it after more than 5 years. I probably liked this more when I was a bit younger. Stupid puppy love that doesn't make sense excites me before but now I've become picky and unrealistic stories makes me cringe.

I love the OST eversince I've first heard it few years ago. If you're an enthusiast of unique plots, I recommend this.

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Reminds me of the Pirates of Carribean but this is a funnier version

It was a hilarious adventure movie that is good to watch with the family. There's nothing too different about the plot however the chemistry of the casts made it a fun movie to watch. I love how they interact with each other despite bickering and such, they got each others back. I also love the action scenes while they were fighting the see or swords fighting.

Han HyoJoo portrayed the balance of a dependable captain. Kang HaNeul as a good leader and fighter. Lee KwangSoo as the same icon of betrayal from Running Man. Of course, the quiet but cool archer and fighter, SeHun. Love the casts really~

I recommend this movie for a family night if you just want to relax and laugh with your family.

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Much more daring sequel for Yoo ByungJae: TMI

I love how he kind of upgraded from his previous act. He's more unapologetic on this one and I love the sarcasm. He did include a lot of sensitive topics that could possibly trigger a lot of sensitive people but truth be told. Haters gonna hate. I love the added humor from D-Box (Discomfort Box) trying to call him out for feedback regarding the topic he's talking about and how he responded to it. At the end of the day, whatever he say or do someone will say something anyway so it's good that he embraced it instead and made it into this show that made a lot of people laugh.

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More than just a medical drama - life, death, happiness, sorrow, love, friendship and more

I'm glad I have finally watched this drama. I was hesitant at first because there are 2 seasons for this drama and I haven't watched medical dramas for a while now. I feel like it's too long however I didn't regret that I invested watching this. At the time of writing, I haven't watched Hospital Playlist 2 yet and I am excited on what kind of memories and experiences will the professors, residents, interns and patients will encounter. The 1st season ended with a lot of cliffhangers.

There are lots of things that I love about this drama. Let me start with the storyline. First of, the story isn't as complicated as most medical dramas. You've get pieces of stories from here and there which will help you see that beautiful image it is trying to create. I love how the writers try to make you feel like you know what will happen but then surprise you with something unexpected. And the best part is it surpasses your expectations everytime. Well played really.

Next thing I love is the characters. There's a LOOOOOT of characters in this drama from the medical staff, patients, and other characters coming in and out every episode. It's really hard to memorize their names however I definitely remember their stories. I was expecting that some of the characters will have shallow stories but I was wrong. Most of the characters have depths of their own and even the patients which is why I think this drama is very emotional. It will definitely make you laugh and cry while watching it. It personally made me reflect about my life and all the emotions I have. The friendship of Mido and Falasol was very dreamy but is definitely the kind of friendship you should experience at least once in your life. One of the charms of this drama is the realistic storyline that is very relatable and since the writer also made sure you know most of the characters, it's easier to understand why they did this, what made them to do that. In short, you understand where the characters are coming from. Super amazing for the casts to really portray their characters and the chemistry among themselves. I can say that the story was given the right justice thanks to the great acting of the casts.

Last but not the least, who would've easily forget the OSTs in this drama. There's just so much feels. I am not sure if the songs were from the late 90's or early 2000's and for sure for Koreans it must've felt nostalgic watching the show and hearing those songs. For me though, it made me really emotional a lot of times. I searched the songs right away and was even singing it along with them while I repeat their band scenes.

I highly recommend this drama. Overall, aside from the tearful scenes I have seen, it's a very feel good drama. I felt like this actually have a healing effect on me. Please do watch this if you have the time.

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To save the majority, just how heartless do you think you need to be?

Out of all the zombie movies/series I have watched, this has the most substance. It is way more than just the thrill. The messages conveyed in this movie can touch you in ways, you never expected. That's exactly the case for me. And I really love this series.

I have mentioned on most of my reviews on titles related to zombie that I am not really a fan of zombie stuff because most of the time, you know what's the most possible ending, everyone will die. So I am always looking for something that will catch my interest and sustain my attention until the end. All Of Us Are Dead did just that. Having the Ground Zero set at a school is something I haven't seen before. The reason/motivation on how it started is also unique than most vague movies wherein it just started somehow without definite explanation. Every deaths on this movie made me feel various emotions from being melancholic to feeling 'he/she deserve it.' It was more than just becoming zombies. I love how the story focuses on the characters who wanted to survive, how they lost their love ones, how they lost each other, how they rely on each other, how the situation made them grow. The pain, the sadness, the happiness. It delivers a spectrum of emotions I never imagined on a zombie show. There were also parts that are actually light and fun that somehow lightens the mood of the whole series.

Great selection of casts really. The way they deliver their individual characters made the story much more believable and colorful. Most of the times shows that has a lot of characters ended up just blending in together however on this one, all the characters was able to make themselves shine in their own ways. It really felt like a group of students who are friends that has common and also individual identity that separates them from the others.

Honestly, although it left me with a lot of questions and imaginations, I love that the ending was open-ended. It kind of makes me hope that Season 2 is possible. If another season is given for this show, I'll definitely re-watch it. I have enjoyed every single scene of the show and would definitely love to re-live the moments with the casts again.

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It's shorter than most movies however it's actually better than most K Movies I have seen.

I happened to discover this web drama while I'm trying to look for the next thing to watch and I'm glad I did. I am a big fan of dramas that is related to DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) or Multiple Personality Disorder. It's a subject that really interests me.

This is a just short web drama that has very few casts but I really loved it. The plot is intriguing and the character portrayal is superb specially for the female lead who portrays different identities. To be honest even without the color switching, I would still recognize if the alter suddenly changed.

To dive deeper, this web drama doesn't have a single plot that they are following. Each episode has an idea of it's own however they do share a linear timeline. The first episode made sense for the rest of the episodes. Of there's just a minor setback for me, it's the fact that the DID case on this one is not as realistic as other shows I have watched. Throughout the series there were times wherein the alters shared a part of a memory of a different alter. Real DID patients have separate memories. It also mentioned that her sister made the personalities. In reality, you won't be able to control what kind of alters you'll have.

Technicalities aside, it was fun watching and is definitely a bite-size kind of drama. So I recommend this to be watched during breaks or while waiting on something.

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Great casts and story but I think Run Off is better than this

I have seen Run Off before watching this and that's actually a sequel movie although the storylines are completely irrelevant from each other. The similarity though is the fact that both stories are about forming a national team on a new sports and their journey before competing.

This is a 2 and a half hour movie which is quite long. I felt like there were lots of scenes that can be omitted to make it shorter without losing it's main concept/message. However, it's good to see them growing and learning together.

I love that this movie also made me cheer for them because of the efforts they made. It's actually a feel good movie so you can watch this over the weekend. It helped me realize how beautiful the process is more than the result itself.

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Unexpected heartwarming plot amidst comedy

The story is overall great. I had a lot of times that I bursted laughing although I felt like there are too many unnecessary details that could be omitted to point out the plot. I felt like there were too many side characters that makes the story a bit of messy for me however I still find this movie worth the watch and it warms my heart.

I find the sound engineering very well made because there were scenes that couldn't have been funny but because of the sound effect, it made it very funny.

I recommend this movie if you're just trying to rest and doesn't have anything in mind to watch.

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Simple romantic movie set in historical times

There's really nothing outstanding on this movie but the plot is pretty straightforward. I am impressed that they were able to compress a decent story in a 2-hour movie specially that this is set on a historical period. Most movies that I watched set on historical drama either have an incomplete story or doesn't makes sense at all. At least this one is pretty reasonable. Of course, political/power play is a part that won't be left out on historical period shows. This one also have that but not as heavy as most historical period movies/dramas.

The casts has a lot of familiar faces specially handsome faces but there were just characters that I don't really know the purpose like MinHo (don't get me wrong I love to see his face on the screen it's just that his character is unnecessary but that's just my opinion.) The acting for the rest were just so-so, not too bad to criticize but not too good to commend as well.

There's nothing much I can say about the OSTs as I don't really remember if there's any. It was a worthwhile watch but I don't really re-watch movies specially those set in historical periods. If you just want a short historical romance story this is a feel good one that you can definitely choose.

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A must watch feel-good drama which more than just a sports drama

It was an accidental discovery of a hidden gem when I watched this drama because I saw the trailer and thought that the characters looks cute and the story seems fun. At first I thought it will be all about their journey as a badminton player however as I go along the drama, it actuallly gives you a little bit of everything. I love how the story doesn't just revolved on the players but also the community they belong to. It will make you laugh hard and cry at the same time. It's very light-hearted and refreshing for me.

I love the chemistry of the Racket Boys and I also loved the vibes of their village. The story took time to get to know more about the characters one by one which makes me feel like I belong with them. It's like a big family on this rural village working together towards happiness. The casts are really good, I have seen a lot of new faces on this drama and I can say that they performed well with the familiar faces. I cannot imagine someone else to do better than they did. The chemistry really worked well for the characters as well so a very big thumbs up for that. One of the things I want to commend on this series are the subtle life messages it teaches us like how losing is okay, feeling sad is okay and crying is okay.

Overall, this drama is a home run for me, the journey from episode 1 to 16 is not grand but I enjoyed every moment of it. I just wished In Sol had more screen time as I felt like, we never got to really know him fully and most of the times he wasn't playing. But still it's a great show. I recommend this for all ages. It's a feel-good series you can watch with your family.

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Are you ready to time travel and be the Queen?

It's been awhile since I watched historical dramas because it's mostly all about political power play and it's usually long and boring for the most parts so when I heard about Mr. Queen (belatedly because I don't really watch on-going dramas) the plot immediately got me interested. I was never disappointed. It was very interesting and fun and the story is not that complicated, it's straightforward and linear. There were some twists every now and then that will surprise you and I loved the story from start to finish.

Shin HyeSun might look like she's overreacting but for me I felt like her portrayal as the Queen with Jang BongHwan inside is pretty much incredible. Even without Choi JinHyuk's over voice I can still feel his character as a man trapped in the Queens body. Her portrayal of BongHwan and SoYoung is distinct that you'll know exactly who is who. Thumbs up for the great acting. It goes the same for most of the characters, their chemistry is exceptional. They are fun and bubbly. They really made me enjoy the show from start to finish.

Overall, the plot is very reasonable. I didn't feel bothered by how it ended unlike most dramas do and I really love the OST too. If you haven't seen a historical drama in a while, I really recommend this. It's a relaxing ride of fun, tears and many more.

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