This drama is full of exciting twists and dark humor. I was a little reluctant to start watching it, but I'm so freakin glad I did. I loved that the characters' personalities had a nice development as the drama progressed. My emotional tummy almost fully satiated--there were heart-wrenching moments where I was just bawling like a baby, fist-clenching moments where I yelled at the screen and let loose curses that would've made Yeo Chi proud, and painful-I-can't-breathe moments when I was guffawing so loud my neighbor came to check if I was mentally stable.

The acting is absolutely top-notch, the music is currently on infinite repeat in my apt, and I would watch this drama again.

I wished that there were more heart-pumping, squee/cringing moments--that kind that make you feel embarrassed and avert your eyes to give them privacy. But that's just me.

If you enjoy having a characters of the following variety:
love-to-hate, endearing, kick-ass, hilarious, hopelessly tragic, and one-you-watch-bc-you-fell-in-love-with-them-in-a-diff-drama/movie/etc

THEN THIS IS THE DRAMA FOR YOU!! ;D

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First off, I'd like to mention: No, this isn't an action movie. The real title of the movie is "Wan Deuk Yi"--the main character of the book and film. Not really sure why it's called Punch. -___-;

For those that think that this is a movie about a kind teacher who shows compassion and does everything he can to help his troubled student--that's not completely correct. I recommend you watch the trailer. But if you can't, just know that all that nice stuff is on the inside--something you can't see right away.

This movie isn't a tear-jerker (at least IMO). BUT it is a feel-good movie and will give you a couple of laughs here and there. There are some painful-to-watch fighting scenes (kickboxing or not) for those of you who like a little action sprinkled here and there. They did an amazing job with setting the mood of the movie. It was never meant to be a gloomy-look-at-this-pitiful-child movie. They wanted it to have a certain brightness to the dark characters/setting. And I'd say they succeeded.

The cast is absolutely fantastic. Kim Yun Seok had perfect comedic timing with his joyously foul-mouth. The comedic bickering was between teacher and student was so much fun. Yoo In Ah did an awesome job preping for his kickboxing scenes; although the film was trying to not be so gloomy, Yoo In Ah did a great job bringing the heaviness of certain issues to the scenes.

All in all, if you enjoy feel-good moments, mama drama, a bit of fighting, love-lines, and cursing--and all without breaking out the tissue box--this is the movie for you.

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All I wanted was to watch a light drama. I should've known better--a ghost love-interest never ends in a everyone-gets-what-they-want way.

The story is short yet interesting--which is what you want in a drama special. The writer/director did a really good job of making you grow to care for the characters. That makes the ending really pull your Heartstrings.(See what I did there? Heh.) Seeing how this kind of story has a limited way of ending, I liked the way they decided to end it. How else is a ghost drama supposed to end?

Bong Tae Gyu and Park Shin Hye were great together. There were moments where Shin Hye would try acting mad/scary, but she couldn't really make me believe it--she's just too cute ^^. Tae Gyu was excellent in showing the pain and strain in his features.

The music starts off pretty whimsical. It's a nice drama soundtrack. The creepy music and accents come in at the right time and quickly made light following the mood. It's too bad there weren't more like-minded scenes.

I might watch this again. Even though I know what happens in the end, I'm sure that will just make my heart ache just as much if not more than the first time. Knowing what's coming makes it a greater tragedy.

Altogether, if you enjoy romance, tragedy, and a dash of the supernatural--all the while trying to deduce a culprit--then give this short drama a try!!

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This was a drama I eagerly waited for every week. I have MANY shows I try to keep up with on a weekly basis; it's hard to do, but this drama was one I always put at the top of my list!

The plot was the first thing to hook me in: a gumiho in search of her last liver? AND she gets to try charming the pants off Chunderella to do it? Unfortunately, it doesn't necessarily follow the description I gave it to the letter, but that's what my wild imagination read. hee. The screen writer (Kim Gyun Tae) for this drama also wrote Hyunhaetan Marriage War; I had enjoyed that cheesy yet fun drama, so I had good expectations about how the writer would handle the romance parts. The character development was at times abrupt, but done well in the parts that mattered. The relationship between the two main actors evolves quite nicely--and the cute side stories show how the human heart can be affected by adorkable persistence. The hopeful romantic in me would have wanted a different ending, but this one was pretty good. Keep in mind that this is a fantasy drama and you shouldn't really take it so seriously--it's not a melo.

The cast was excellent: Jeon Mi Sun is straight up LEGIT. She has been in so many top dramas! She's a really good supporting actress, but when will she get her own drama?! Park Jung Hak, bless his soul, is out-dorked Chunderella; his sad, puppy dog face made me exasperated yet "AWWW" at the same time. I can see how he drove Gu Mi Sun crazy. Seo Kyung Suk was hilarious; did you know he majored in French and Lit at Seoul Nat'l University? Color me impressed. I wish they could've delved more into the relationship between Kyung Suk and Eung Suk--I love a good bromance. They didn't show a lot of the bromance, NONETHELESS, tears were streaming down my face in that last episode. Lee Chun Hee was fantastic. He was able to add so much depth to his eyes; you could feel how deeply he cared for his loved ones. Seriously, if those eyes were turned in my direction, I'd melt. Kang Ye Won is an amazing actress; she was able to control and convey easy to read emotions to the point where it was like you KNEW what was going on in her mind. The way she was able to make streams of tears flow down her cheeks was just so freakin awesome. As for the young actors, Hyomin and Woo Hyun, they did pretty good. I was impressed with Hyomin, but WooHyun needs a little more acting experience--he could do so much better! I like a handsome guy stripping as much as the next girl, but I'd rather he woo me into loving his character.

The music was so cute! I loved it! I'm looking to get the OST soon! The sound effects and visual effects were pretty great too. I mean, it wasn't Avatar-good, but it's a drama--I didn't expect much.
*update*-Finally got the OST: worth it! I definitely recommend it!


The chances I'd rewatch this are pretty good. But we'll see. So many shows, not enough time.

If you fancy aggressive-love-triangles-that-are-mainly-forced-upon-by-one-person, strong-women-and-their-puppy-eyed-pursuers, a supernatural-element-mixed-with-a-hint-of-silliness, a short-but-sweet-story, tragedy, ticking-time-bombs, and a little French, then, yes, let the short marathon commence!

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I'm an absolute nut when it comes to investigative shows. I started this mini-drama series to procrastinate writing my lab report. The cinematography is not very good, but I liked the story plot. They start off by smacking you in the face with a crapload of background and character info (which doesn't surprise me, seeing how this drama was only 4 episodes). I just wish they had done it more tactfully.

They put every character in overdone cliches: the abrasive female detective, the arrogant prosecutor, and the bumbling officer. The writers came up with corny lines that made the acting feel uncomfortably awkward. BUT as the short drama pushes forward, you can start getting more into the plot and watch how Haesol's character develops. I've seen the actors in other dramas (mostly supporting roles) and I'm glad that they were given a chance to show their chops in this drama.

The story has a pretty good plot and gets a little convoluted, but that's what makes investigative shows so fun to try figuring out. I was pretty quick to figure out the culprit (bc I've unfortunately watched and read every murder plot in the history of mankind), but there was a part in the end that was an unexpected surprise. Romance was sparsely scattered throughout the mini-drama, so if the reason you like watching dramas is for the romance, you'll be a little disappointed with this one.

As for the cases, they pretty much stuck to the basic "crime, events leading toward/after crime, investigation, deduction". Because it was only 4 episodes, they did a good job of making the main plot flow through but still leaving room for you to think about who-dun-it. (It's not really like typical dramas/anime/manga where they stretch it out with fillers to fill their 16+ episodes--I'm looking at you, Detective Conan)

The music was pretty typical of detective genres. Jazzy music riddled with suspenseful (and also lighthearted) ditties. (I also like trying to hear what kpop songs pop out in the background in coffee shop scenes. "Troublemaker" was one I caught.)

If given the time, I would probably watch this again. (But it would probably be because of Kim Joo Young more than anything. So cute!)

If you like investigative shows with endearing characters, heart-pumping moments, and a strong plot/story, this might be the drama for you. ^^
(I gave it an 8 because it actually managed to make me say "what the?!" at least once...which is a feat in my eyes)

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Goodness. This movie. I was really bored because I had caught up with all my dramas. I wanted to watch something funny before bed, and am I glad I chose this!

The plot was funny and to-the-point. The antagonist, while ridiculous, was interesting to watch. Although it had it's bizarre, yet fantastic, scenes, Hong Mu Hyeok's dilemma of choosing a normal life over the life of a hero was developed pretty well. Song Hyeon Hwa was a little too intense for me, but I guess it takes a special kind of girl to date a heroic outlaw.

This movie had an amazing cast. It was fun watching Kim Su Ro; he never misses a chance to be as crazy as he can be. Song Dong Il is as awesome as ever. He usually tends to be typecast into these kinds of roles, but they really suit him, imo. He really is a under-appreciated actor. As for Lee Si Young, I didn't realize it til now, but I've seen all 3 of her movies. Personally, her movie characters have been a little too intense for my liking. But maybe that's more about the way the her character was written (bc I really liked the way she did Eun Jae in Wild Romance). Now, Kim Bum Soo--I may be a little biased--is there anything he was truly not awesome in? A question that has been weighing my mind since the start of this movie: This movie was released just a little over 2 years ago. Where did that spankin' body go?? (Yes,I looked/stared at that rock-climbing scene.Can you blame me?)

I usually listen really closely to the soundtrack of the film (soundeffects, background music, etc), but throughout the movie nothing seemed to pop out at me. The credit songs were catchy but that's all I can say about the topic.

If I ever have another down day and I'm looking for something light, I'd probably end up re-watching this movie. It was too cute! ^^

Overall, if you like over-the-top villains, almost-psycho-girlfriends, adorable family rapport, honest-to-goodness prosecutor, and adept-yet-trouble-hearted heroic thief, all the while immersed in a brew of ridiculousness and awesome action sequences...
then THIS IS THE MOVIE FOR YOU. :)

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This movie is best seen without any previous knowledge. I know that reviews are for helping you decide if you do end up watching this, but trust me. This is one to put onto the “twist” list. That unexpected twist is something that makes this movie worth it.

I will try to find some way to encourage you to watch it anyway. I picked this movie because I really liked Song Sae Byeok in Meet the In-Laws and Kang Se Won in The Huntresses. I will say this, though, after I finished watching it, I kept thinking about it all day. It was certainly a surprising turn of events. Se Won did a really nice job of instilling her feelings into the audience. Sae Byeok was really engaging. My mind and heart were conflicted at the end. I'm really impressed with this movie. Also, the bkgd music was really good.


Ah, I want to talk about it a bit more, but I don’t want to give up the twist. If you watch it and want to talk, message me! What would you have done if you were in her shoes?

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I'll admit it: I only watched this movie bc of Cha Tae Hyun. I usually don't watch this kind of movie (what with the disappointment that came with "Seabiscuit"), but, boy, was I pleasantly surprised!

Although the plot was kind of textbook (man and animal work together toward a common goal after undergoing a trauma), I loved the execution! (Sidenote: The cinematography was beautiful.)The character development was excellent: They take you into the mind and heart of Seung Ho and Wu Bak as well as the development of the relationship that helped them achieve their goals. It's like you experience their losses and it helps bring you into the film. The supporting characters like Ye Seung, the Samchons (Uncles) and even the baddies made this film all the more better.

This film had a great cast! I couldn't be happier to see Kim Soo Jung as Tae Hyun's little girl. I had seen her on Star Golden Bell, but I didn't know how she would do in a film. She was amazing ^^. Kim Sang Ho and the other samchons (uncles) were excellent in providing comic relief. [FUN FACT: Park Ha Sun was actually Tae Hyun's younger sister in another film (BA:BO) and in this film she was kind of a love interest.] Cha Tae Hyun was a delight to watch. I'm always amazed at how well he controls tears lol. He would tear up (as would I) then immediately start to laugh to try to conceal that he was crying (but I'd start bawling my eyes out). I hope I'm not the only one who does this... -_____-;

I heard the soundtrack before watching the movie. (Mainly, because the OST comes out before the movie has been subbed. Heh.) I liked it and Tae Hyun sings a song on the OST (Happiness)! ^^

For being the type of movie I shy away from, I would actually watch this again. And no doubt, I would probably cry just as much. (What is it with Tae Hyun's films making me cry?!)

If you like tear-jerkers, inspirational/soul-filled moments, heartwarming relationships, and some hilarious self-defense moves sprinkled here and there...
then you've picked the right movie! Watch it naooooo!

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This was AMAZING. That's all you need to know. Start watching it NAOOOO!

If I absolutely must, I guess I can explain...

Maybe it was just me, but the synopsis was a little off. It's really about Han Dong Gyu, a prosecutor who meets an old classmate in court because he attempted to rob a bank. In order to try to understand why his friend did it, Dong Gyu tries to bring to light the truth and circumstances leading up to the robbery.
Phew, now that that's off my chest...

The story was written excellently and Dong Gyu's character development was extraordinarily well done. You know I'm ecstatic about something when I start bringing out all the adjectives that start with "E". Heh.
I'd like to be more explicit, but I don't want to ruin it for you guys :(

As for the cast, I didn't know any... :o ...BUT then I finally recognized Lee Chun Hee (aka Chunderella) from Family Outing. Oh yes! This made me love this drama so much more. He brought the innate sense of dorkiness that is hard to duplicate. Adorkable. Apart from Chun Hee, I didn't recognize anyone, BUT the cast was awesome. Park Sang Wook brought depth to his character; just by looking at him, you could feel his pain. Choi Yoo Hwa was cute without having to bring out the aegyo. (I'm sure you all know what I mean when I say aegyo, right?)

As for music, it was your typical soundtrack. The thing I found interesting was the DING sound that followed a sudden awkward moment between the protagonist and love interest. I thought of it as a musical cue that a memory of them was being embedded into their history. But that's just the hopeless romantic in me.

I really loved this short drama! And I would definitely be watching it again!

If you enjoy cute-encounters, character-growth-and-understanding-pasts, the-meek-standing-their-ground, and an unforeseen twist at the end--->then this is the short drama for you!!

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This movie...I can't even...what did I just watch?
Haha...warning: this movie is not to be taken seriously at all.

I was in the mood for a light movie with one of my favorite actors: Lee Bum Soo. I had no idea what I was setting myself up for. This movie is just utter silly-ness. I mean it in a good way, but it can go either way depending on whether this movie is your type.

The plot was just like it was written in the synopsis. It takes you through the various pathways an investigation can take you on. They just sprinkled a lot of frustratingly unfortunate events. Jeong Seung Pil's hopeless situation is worsened by the biased conclusions brought up by those investigating his absence. I was quite frustrated by the lack of common sense and reason. And at the end, somehow, they were able to piece everything together within minutes of what would have been a devastating calamity. Siiiighhh. It was a little annoying to me, but without this silly-ness, there wouldn't have been much of a point to the movie.

I had never seen Kim Gyu Ri outside of a serious, dramatic role, and I gotta say, it was refreshing. Although they didn't play the main roles, I loved watching Lee Han Wi, Lee Won Jong, and Kim Kwang Kyu (seriously, these men are in everything!). As much as I want to sing multiple praises about how well Lee Bum Soo did in this film, I'll keep it simple and say he was awesome.

The music didn't really catch my atttention, so I apologize for not saying much on this front.

Would I re-watch this? Maybe. It might be too frustrating for me to sit through it again, even though I did like it. -____-;

Conclusively, if you like skewed-clues, skeleton-revealing (the secret kind not literal), sudden-deductions, shady-looking-yet-essential-side-stories, and all-around silly-ness, then this might be the movie for you!

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