Lovely drama
This will probably rank as one of my favs for 2023.While I was initially skeptic about the ML and FL's chemistry, after watching this, I believe both suited their roles very much.
This is my first time to see the FL (can't wait for her next project Kill Bok Soon), but I loved how she portrayed and gave justice to her character. The fact that she can make the viewer feel her sincere love and affection for her niece, is a testament to her acting skills.
Beyond the romance angle of the story, the FL's relationship with her niece is the best part of the whole drama. It reminds me so much of my relationship with my nieces. Roh Yeon Soo has been one of my fav young actresses after seeing her in Our Blues. It helps that she looks like my niece :)
The ending was also very fitting. Unlike some dramas which just gives you an ending open to interpretation, this one was unpretentious. It ended just like how it should be. No feeling of dissatisfaction at all.
Hope there would be dramas like this coming out soon....
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Beautifully crafted crime drama
Most of the times, I have a hard time watching Korean crime dramas. Though they are exciting to watch, sometimes there are just too many names to remember (hard to remember foreign names vs english ones).I am currently watching the Queen's Umbrella and saw someone comment in his review how much he liked Kim Hye Soo in Signal. I loved her in Juvenile Justice so I decided to watch Signal and see her in a different role.
After finishing this series in record time, I agree with loving Kim Hye Soo. Not only is she a great actress, she totally suits the role of a tough detective. I also loved Jo Jin Woong. His acting is so natural and he is so in character as Detective Lee Jae Han. I looked around for his other dramas but sad to say that he doesn't have any current ones.
The storyline is also well written. It captures the viewers interest and there are some heart pounding moments when you wonder if this or that is about to happen.
While the radio transmissions give you Frequency vibes, it is still different in certain ways. Definitely a must watch
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Ending fell FLAT......
This kdrama actually started off fine but mid-way into the story, I felt that the issue with Dr Seo's missing papers were lost amid issues within the "organization". I actually reached a point where I wasn't getting the whole point of the story.Added to this the "big mouth" and "big mouse" monikers which left me confused as to what the title was.
Action wise, Big Mouth was more fast paced compared to Adamas, which was also airing that same week. But the push and pull as to who was Big Mouse kept leaving the viewer hanging.
I don't know why, but with Kdramas, endings are more often than not, very disappointing. Big Mouth's was no different. The last episodes all seemed like they were trying to fit everything within a 60minute time frame. When Miho got exposed to radiation, she didn't look sick and her passing actually felt very rushed. Changho also lacked emotion during this scene wherein he should have been devastated. Instead, he was surprisingly calm in his acceptance of Miho's fate.
These issues aside, I liked Lee Jong Suk here better than when I saw him in W. Visually, both him and Yoonah looked good together and hopefully, they will portray the roles of a couple in a romcom in the future.
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Too short
This drama had great promise. But since it was all squeezed into 8 episodes, some scenes felt rushed.There was actually nothing new in terms of plot since it involved money grabbing politicians, revenge, femme fetales etc. Nevetheless, the actors all played their parts well and did justice to the story despite being one of the shortest episodes I have watched.
Would have liked to see how the leads' feelings developed since their interaction wasn't that visible.
The villainous female shined in her role because you will really hate her guts in this drama. First saw her in Snowdrop and she didn't leave that much of an impression that time.
Overall, the drama was ok. Just wished it was longer
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Light and corny....
For lack of something to watch while waiting for the latest episode of Extraordinary Atty Woo, I found myself browsing the Kdrama options on my list. Decided to try this since the ML is currently playing Jang Goo in Alchemy of Souls, and the FL was Lee Byung Hun's wife.The premise of the drama sounded promising. An ex wife who worked as an intern for her now rich husband. While I enjoyed their interaction as a couple, the support characters were just bothersome to me. I wanted to slap both the second female and male leads because they insisted on pushing their feelings on the leads. Their father is no different.
The office workers are extra noise in the background which frankly, the story could do without.
This is an older drama but it is weird that almost all Kdramas have scenes where someone is visibly tailing the lead or watching the lead and yet, remains unseen by the lead. Go figure.....
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Realistically written
Sometimes amidst the romcoms and thrillers, you want to watch something closer to the realities of life. Our Blues is one such drama.Jeju is the perfect setting for this drama. The easy, relaxing, laidback country life suits the stories of the characters living on the island. This drama was wonderfully written, not necessarily perfect, but gives you the warm feeling of home. Each character was given a fair moment to shine and the ensemble didn't fail to impress me with their performance.
I loved the story of Yeong Jun and the actress who portrayed her was such a revelation. She nailed the role for someone so young. Another story I loved was Yeong Hui's, because it showed real challenges a person could face when you have a family member with a disability. Lastly, Lee Byung Hun's story was given a touching closure in the last episode. It reminded me so much of my mama because due to work, I was never that close to her. It was just work, sleep, work, sleep for me. We never really got to have any meaniingful conversation. When she fell ill, I didn't hesitate to leave my job to take care of her. I will forever be grateful to have had the chance to bond with her in the end.
If you want to watch something that is more realistic, a slice of life type of drama, this one is for you
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Great Casting
One thing I can say about Kdramas is that more often than not, they manage to cast actors and actresses with great onscreen chemistry. Everytime I doubt a pairing, i end up wrong. This is one example.The King's Affection was a joy to watch, in my opinion. I was watching this simultaneously with a Queen for Seven Days; and while the stories were different, QFSD was a bit dragging for me. TKA's cast did an amazing job of bringing their characters to life; even the secondary ones.
I cannot wait to see more of these actors in future projects
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Entertaining and well written
Tunnel is a classic example of a drama which can beat anything Hollywood will ever make.Though it didn't explain anything about the tunnel itself, the way the story was weaved was enjoyable to watch.
Linking both past and future didn't confuse me as what ALICE did (worst time travel drama for me).
Characters also have great chemistry among themselves. Everyone got a fair share on screen and the camaraderie they have really makes you believe that they are co-workers.
It wasn't difficult to guess how the leads were interconnected but nevertheless, I fully enjoyed this and will recommend it for those who prefer action series rather than rom-coms
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Great casting and great story
I was just looking for something to watch while waiting for the next episode of Penthouse. So glad that I found this gem of a drama. This is definitely one series I would recommend to my friends.When I feel down, I go for dramas which are bright and uplifting. This one is exactly what I was looking for.
I loved the story and the actors. They are so full of depth and portrayed their roles flawlessly. The story was uniquely different. Just like most kdramas, the lead stars often have a childhood story connection. The way the story and this connection played out was really well told.
Both leads have great chemistry together. )Shin Hye Sun is already a favorite of mine after watching Mr. Queen)
I hope that both of them can star in another series together.
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In love with Song Seung Heon
This is my first time to watch Song Seung Heon. At first, just watching the drama posters, he came off as arrogant. Wrong! I absolutely love him. Not just for his looks but his voice and delivery of his dialogue. They both looked so good together that it,'s hard to believe they just met during the script reading. They have a great chemistry on screen and I would love for this to be the case in real life.For me, they and the ex boyfriend are the only characters truly worth watching. Great acting by the obsessive ex.
The secondary characters, I can do without them. Found most of them totally unnecessary in the story.
I also loved the soundtrack specially Midnight Cinderella. Very lovely tune....
If I were to rewatch this, I would skip the other episodes and focus more on when the leads both knew each other's identity
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Unexpectedly sweet
I had been browsing through different titles on what Kdrama to watch and stumbled upon this. The synopsis was curiously different and sounded interesting so I tried it out.At first, I found Lee Min Ki a bit boring, monotone face and dialogue delivery. But as the series unfolded, I grew very fond of him and found that his being monotone totally suited his role.
This was the second drama I watched with Seo Hyun Jin. I had seen her work in Dr Romantic. I liked her better here though.
Lee Da Hee was a lovable character. Very beautiful..
The OST was just amazing. My ears totally fell in love with the songs. Just for the OST alone, I would watch this series again.
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I fully enjoyed the storyline. Very different and unpredictable. Although the character of Park Shin Hye proved to be the boring one for me. Felt that the story didn't need a love interest at all. It could stand on its own without her character.
Hyun Bin was perfect for the role. I love his deep voice and the way those dimples flash is just.... WOOH!
The game's concept is thoroughly enjoyable. If you are a gamer, this would be the stuff dreams are made of.
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Slice of life at it's best
This title has been on my list to watch on Netflix since last year. It was only last week that I got to start it.Have you ever watched a drama wherein the summarized plot basically told you nothing about the story and you go in totally unprepared for it? Well, this is one such drama.
EP 1 didn't give me a hint on what this drama would be about although it did pique my interest. Sometimes you just want a drama about life and My Mister doesn't disappoint.
I loved the relationship of the 3 siblings. Middle-aged they may be, but they can still act like boys when they argue. They may not be rich and down on their luck (the 2 brothers at least); but they proved that you are never too old to learn something new. I myself had a 9 to 5 career before and now I am helping manage a business that is totally different from what I was used to.
I also like their mom. Moms will always be moms no matter what the age of their child. They are already nearing their 50's and yet, she still wakes up early to prepare their lunch boxes.
As to IU's performance, I was initially bored with her expression. But as the story progressed, you can understand the choices she made.
The drama itself is full of colorful characters and the story is refreshingly different from the rom-coms, adultery, chaebols, revenge stories I have been watching. Definitely recommending this if you want a realistic story about life.
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Another great acting from Lee Joon Gi!
I discovered Lee Joon Gi through Flower of Evil and immediately became a fan.Been seeing a lot of good reviews for this and though, a bit late, I finally decided to dive in.
The series is an introduction to Korean Dynasties if you are unfamiliar to them, like me. Watching the palace intrigues, decorums and hierarchy of classes really makes one think. Centuries may have passed and yet, ambition and greed still brings out the monster in an individual.
Lee Joon Gi isn't the quintessential macho, big muscled lead actor, physically. But no one can doubt his presence when he is on screen. He is one of the greatest actors I have seen in Kdramas. So much so that I have been looking at his filmography to see his previous projects.
IU is so pretty. I love her here more than I did in Hotel del Luna.
At first, I was confused because there were too many princes but they eventually became more familiar. I found Eun's (10th prince) acting a bit on the overacting side. I had to skip through his scenes. Asides from Lee Joon Gi, I liked Baek also. Was rooting for Wook (8th prince) but he really changed over the course of the drama
I still have about 5 episodes more to go and I couldn't believe how fast I was watching it. Really riveting story.
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Overhyped?
This was one of my most anticipated drama this year because of the leads. Unfortunately, I cannot believe I am actually considering dropping this.IU is a great actress but her character here fails to give her justice. Personally, I find her character irritating in the way she acts all cutesy cutesy. There is also the way she keeps shouting at the end of every sentence. Calm then BOOM!
BWS on the other hand, I cannot say that his is a case of poor acting. For me he is just portraying the role of a stoic prince. Not much to comment on actually. Would love to see him in something else. Maybe a more serious drama.
Together, I am not feeling much of a chemistry from them. BWS worked better with KHY in Lovely Runner, in my personal opinion.
So, the reason I am dropping this would be more because of the storyline than the actors. But if you love a romcom that is light and shallow, give it a try. ...you might end up enjoying it.
PS.. To toxic commenters, please respect my opinion. No need to agree with me. To each his own.,,,
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