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A Time Called You korean drama review
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A Time Called You
8 people found this review helpful
by miaa525
Sep 9, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 10.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 6.5

Remake Woes


I am writing this review as someone who has already seen the OG. The formula for creating a remake has a lot to do with how the production recreates the same plot but with an original essence. Sadly, the actors fail this drama more than the production.

Yeo Been does a fantastic job of understanding the character and delivering as both Jun Hee/Min Joo. I like her interpretation of both the characters. You can feel the difference in the plight of both the characters through her, and she makes the drama more watchable than anyone else.

Kang Hoon also does a decent job In Kyu; however, Ahn Hyo Seop fails to deliver. I think he failed to understand the nuances of his character and oftentimes comes across as stiff. There isn't a major distinction between his interpretations of Yeon Jun/Si Heon. If you have watched the OG, you will find yourself comparing him to Greg Hsu, who did a fantastic job at conveying different emotions/characters. With Ahn Hyo Seop, you will at times find yourself confused about which character of the two Yeon Jun/Si Heon he is trying to portray as the climax approaches.

Overall, this may be a redundant watch for anyone who has already seen the OG; however, you might enjoy it if you haven't seen the OG. There aren't any major changes from the OG plot, which is regretful as at least some changes would've made this watch a lot more interesting. It was as if I already knew what was about to happen at each moment, some plot changes would've made the drama a lot more original to itself. The cinematography and direction, however, do not disappoint. None of the shots look "cheap" or ridiculous, which they did at times in the OG. It is a decent one-time watch.
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