Feel good, light rom-com
If you are like me and you're watching Devil Judge and Penthouse; sometimes you need a breather from all those dark, heavy scenes.This rom-com is just right up my alley. First off, I love that the setting is bright and sunny. The casts each lend their talents to portray a group of co-workers with just the right amount of sense of humor. It is a workplace which I can only dream of.
The storyline, particularly when it comes to house surveying, is a bit unique. I enjoy learning about the different Korean locations and real estate prices. The subscription angle is also something new to me, so I had to research it first to fully understand why you need a subscription to own a house.
I am glad that Kim Ji Suk is being given this break. He delivers his line comically and his role suits him well. Both he and the FL also show great chemistry together.
Still, I am only half way through this drama; but I don't find anything boring about it so far. Although from what I hear, the ending could have been better
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Dreamily beautiful
Keeping it short, I love everything about this drama. This is my 4th Cdrama and I wasn't disappointed at all.Stunning visuals of the main leads, good chemistry, simple but realistic storyline and a colorful setting......I like how they incorporated the TCM into the story. Whereas before, I was always skeptical about TCM, I find myself wanting to learn more about it.
This is definitely one of the Best Things I've watched so far this year
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Cute rom com
My 5th modern cdrama and a rom com at that.Great storyline, unique ideas.... Some situations were ridiculously funny! Specially the alpaca :)
I loved how they tied up the story with the make up industry. It was interesting to get a glimpse on how this industry works.
The vibe was also colorful and bright, exuding a happy, feel good mood. Great to watch after a tiring day.
If you are looking for something light and delightfully funny, I highly recommend giving FILTER a try.
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So Unique....
I went into this thinking it was a dark drama. Was I ever wrong.....I am glad I finally watched it after all this time. This comedic drama is really a gem to watch. Mothers would be able to relate well to this, as it chronicles the experiences from childbirth until the time they take their babies home.
The characters all have so much depth in them, and they each portrayed a different side to being a mother.
I first saw the FL in Little Women. Though I disliked her character there, I loved her here. She does comedy flawlessly. So did the ML.
If this has been on your list to watch, then do so now. You won't regret it :)
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Because of Ji Sung.....
I am a huge fan of Ji Sung after watching Dr John and Innocent Defendant. He is an intense actor and has never failed to bring his characters to life.It took a while for me to adjust to this story because it is set in a dystopian society. But, overall, it proved entertaining enough.
Storyline of having a live court show is something not yet tackled in any Kdramas I have seen. Part of me liked the idea of having the citizens vote on the verdict of the criminal. However, this would never be welcome in reality.
The rest of the story was really nothing new. The gist was about government corruption, a problem which has long since been prevalent in any government around the world. It was just a manner of how they depicted the actions surrounding these corrupt individuals.
I would have wanted to see more interaction between Elijah and Yo Han though. While the few scenes showed how much Yo Han loved his niece, just felt that there could have been more. The actress portraying Elijah is very pretty and has potential to be a future lead. Hopefully, many would have noticed so that future projects will be upcoming for her
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Unique story
Watched this because I am a fan of Kim Hyun Joo.The premise of the story was unique. For someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one, how I wish this could happen in real life as well. However, when the memories of both Hyun Chul started to meld into one, this was where the story really started to fold out.
What does one do when the soul of a loved one is in another body? I can just imagine how difficult it was for the characters involved. But beneath this story, I loved that this story focused on the families.
I was already dreading how this would end and which family he would choose. To be honest, was surprised at his choice. But I am glad that in the end, it all worked out for them.
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Anticlimactic ending
After watching Flower of Evil, I was ready to start another thriller/romance K-drama.The premise of this story was actually very promising. Admittedly, I cried several times because of the hardships the FL experienced.
With regards to the casting, for me, didn't feel that there was much chemistry between the two leads. When they fell in love and were about to get married, I found the timeline for this too rushed. The FL also didn't feel like she was actually in love with the guy. Even during that part, I felt that she was still using him to be near her daughter.
The mother-in-law's acting was great. The fact that she looked exactly like my ex-boss made me hate her even more LOL.
The golfer's character was something that the story could have done without. Not much substance
Anyway, the ending was a bit of a big D-U-H ??? for me. It was as if the pressure had been building up to burst and then POOF.... it fell flat. The motives, the unanswered question as to why the mother in law had a secret son, why the need for a fake son.... these were questions that were left unanswered.
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Refreshingly funny
I am now officially a fan of Shin Hye Sun! Have seen her in supporting roles before and she didn't exactly leave any lasting effect on me.After just the first episode, I am hooked! She carried out her role perfectly. So in love with her acting. I actually can't imagine any one else portraying the Queen's role.
Kim Jung Hyun is also great as the King. It is nice to see how his feelings slowly develop for someone he wasn't even remotely interested in in the first place.
Both leads have great chemistry together and it would be nice to see them in future projects. Hopefully one with a worthwhile story so as not to waste their talents.
P.S. The only issue that I have when watching historicals is that I cannot seem to remember the other characters. I have a hard time memorizing the names of supporting characters so I usually rely on facial recognition. But for historical dramas, most of them have the same attires so it gets confusing at times
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surprisingly interesting
I had to consult a dictionary to find what "epoch" means LOL....Surprisingly, I am enjoying this one. The actors are all new to me. I am not familiar with them, so I don't know how popular they are in China. But I like that they are mature actors who have the experience to deliver more than passable acting.
The storyline itself is nothing new. Office intrigues abound in the workplace and the drama highlights how the FL goes from a full time housewife to joining the working class. In between her struggles, are the problems a hotel encounters in its day to day operations.
While not exceptional, it entertains.....
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Not liking the ensemble.... no chemistry
Except for Kim Ji Seok and Jeong Jin Yeong, I have never seen the other lead characters.I started this because I saw great reviews for it but right now, I'm not sure if I want to continue it. Frankly, the main reason would be the sisters. Find them both boring actually. The eldest has a monotone expression as well as in her line delivery. The second daughter, well, I am not liking her visuals. She also comes off as trying hard in her acting. For me, it would be better to cast someone else. Sorry, to her fans, but she is an eyesore for me and she would be the main reason I would not continue this drama.
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Could do without the FL... very irritating
I have never seen any previous works of the 3 main characters but I am liking the 2 male leads. Honestly, they could have made this drama without the female lead. She has a pretty face and at times looks a bit like Park Min Young and Lee Ji Ah. But her character is so over the top for me.I am dropping this title simply because I cannot stand the FL. Cannot find one good thing about her acting. The character is too flawed. She's too easy, acts naive, thinks everything she does is cute.... well you get the idea. Totally sickening....
Would like to see more or Lee Jun Ho though. I think he has a lot of potential and can pair well with other leading ladies.
First time for me to drop a series purely because I got so irritated with the FL. They should have cast someone else. Better yet, removed her totally from the story
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not worth the time
Another drama that is a waste of time to watch. I actually didn't know where the writer was going with each episode.I loved the Slovenia part of the shoot but other than that, there is nothing else that would take up your interest.
The dialogue is off, the story is off, the acting (except for the lead actor). The story has somewhat of a fairytale vibe but it is so poorly written. I cannot understand why the lead actress has this desire to approach the second lead every time. When you think about it, there wasn't much interaction between them except for the time she got the coat.
The setting of the boutique felt cheap and not well thought out.
I couldn't stomach watching the rest so I dropped it at ep 5
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Not liking the concept (Might drop it eventually)
By concept I meat the idea behind having a school on an island (in this case Jeju), catered towards the elite. Have seen several dramas like this but the students were either teens or university students. I don't think casting little kids in this type of elitist environment is healthy for viewers.The children, at a very young age, already act as brats and feel that just because they have the money, they can act poorly towards others. This was such a turn off.
The drama started interestingly enough but after 2 to 3 episodes, flaws were everywhere. Felt like the characters were just going with the flow of the script without wondering why the writer wrote the story that way. I am just watching it when I have spare time from the current dramas airing recently so I am still at ep 9 (despite having started almost 2 weeks ago).
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Worth the watch
I was surprised to find myself thoroughly enjoying this series. The 3 female leads have a great camaraderie and you feel as if they truly are the best of friends even in real life.Can't help but compare this to the new drama, Thirty Nine, since it is also about the friendship of 3 single women. Started watching that one and found it a bit boring. Also, after seeing these 3 here in Work Later Drink Now, the other 3 pales in comparison. Not much chemistry there.
Still halfway through but I am already looking forward to season 2.
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A drama I want to keep repeating.....
Not yet finished but I loved this from the first 2 episodes alone. Both leads have great chemistry and it is really nice to see a strong female lead this time around. Super love them both. And the dialogue???? AAARRRRRGGGHHHH....so poetically sweet I just want to melt LOL.... It helps that the OST is one of the best I have ever heard.This is only my 2nd historical Cdrama and it makes me want to try others in this genre as well.. any recommendations would help...... (pls drop your recos in the comments. Greatly appreciate if you can)
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