The high rating of this drama is still beyond me after all those years.... Too sad how it is stealing one of the…
yup, I feel this so strongly. I usually think overtime that there are some redeeming qualities in a drama but this has zero. It's just horribly executed and failed in every aspect except perhaps the romance and even that got gratin with how spoiled the FL was portrayed to be.
I will never understand the appeal of this drama. Sometimes the leads could be cute (the sole saving grace), but…
Yesssss! I did not like this drama and over the years when I see it come up as a popular drama I can't help but roll my eyes!
It's not that they tried to merge different genres that was the problem- it was that they couldn't. I think I skipped 70% of the drama towards the second half.
Also I really really hate it when abuse/rape is used as a superficial plot point that isn't even given real gravity in drama and that's exactly what this show did. And I hattteeed that about this show. barely a 2/10 for this show now.
This was so fun to watch, it had scenes that will have you wiping away tears and in the next few minutes actually laughing out loud. I think the most satisfying thing about this drama was that you actually saw the evil people get punched (usually in the face).
This is one of the few dramas that had such good pacing and I was never bored, I finished it 2.5 days and that has become unusual for me lately. It's a great drama to watch if you are in a slump and if you are tired of the same old romcoms/unnecessarily melo drama. I'm going to miss the Eonnie Gang.
It isn't perfect, there are some loopholes in the drama and the OST was pretty forgettable for me but the overall story and the camaraderie portrayed is what makes this drama amazing. I can't wait for season 2!
If you are looking for a drama with strong female leads in a tough industry (tech) look no further! The drama is only one I have seen where no one is fighting over men but instead a power struggle between talented and capable women. I really loved that even the main villain was a woman and not a man. The writers also threw in some interesting points about how the internet works and how we shouldn't ever take the freedom of the net for granted. The female lead between each other had such good chemistry, you could really feel their frustrations/friendships with each interaction.
The chemistry between all the romantic (side) male leads was incredible, although like the rest of the viewers I started to lose interest in the main couple and was more into the cuteness of the second couple. Regardless everyone was amazing.
It was such a fresh take on the normal drama business tropes that I didn't I actually enjoyed the power struggles more than the romance (and being a romance junkie that's a big statement). I wouldn't mind a second season with different actors and the same writer (perhaps set in the different industry).
The few points I found lacking was - the OST wasn't as great as it could have been, the love line of the MLs dragged the drama down a bit and the ending felt rushed. Other than that definitely worth the watch!
This was...a surprise. I read the comments that said that it got dark and there was a twist...but I really didn't want the twist to be what it was. It was still super entertaining to watch and kept me guessing and hoping till the end. I enjoyed the lightheartedness of the first part and the darker themes that they played out in the second half. What I loved most was the bromance between the two brothers, it was so sweet to watch. The FL could have acted better, her scenes could be quite emotionless at time (apart from when she was hyperventilating, those were well acted). The OST was also pretty forgettable so its 8.5/10 for me.
I don't think I have seen the ML before this but I have to say his fight scenes were really good. It would be interesting to see him act in more dramas with more action scenes.
I did actually look up a real case that was mentioned in the drama, the Sinai Island case and it is heartbreaking that even the revelation didn't really lead to any real change as the politicians and police involved were never charges. It makes you realise that sometimes dramas aren't just fictional, but the horror in these kind of shows are based on a reality that many live.
This was a cute fluffy drama that was fun and easy to watch, sometimes a little draggy but I would normally skip the political parts. It was a bit weird to see the FL actress play almost exactly the same role I have seen her in before, and I felt at times she really couldn't portray her emotions that well. However the ML did a great job of being stoic yet expressive- that's a pretty hard combination to pull off (it's all in the eyes). They both had good chemistry so you don't get bored and even the side characters are all likeable.
I would recommend despite the mixed reviews, it's a cute watch and definitely one of the better ones I have seen come out of 2020 (although there have been some really good dramas this year).
Re-watched this again only for the second time in 3 years (because it is just too precious). I still loved everything, the friendship, the romance, the fight for freedom, the best OST <3. This drama is so underrated. 10/10 even after 3 years, 10/10 for the message it still carries.
Never take your freedom for granted, we always forget that people before us gave up their lives for (most of ) us to live in a free land, and so we should support those who are still fighting to free their lands from occupation.
First two episodes were great and it is all downhill from there. There is only so much one can suspend their disbelief writers!! This could have a been a feel good drama but after episode 4 it becomes so illogical and boring that it's really not worth continuing. Dropped at ep 5.
Very cute drama really full of fun and sweetness. It's great to watch when you are feeling a little low and need some sugar in your daily life. I adored the main actress' acting, she really seemed so versatile (although a tad OTT). The main leads had great chemistry and even though it got a little silly towards the end it was still a fun watch!
After almost a year of being unable to really feel anything in the dramas that were coming out (save a few) I had almost stopped watching dramas. As a drama addict that's a pretty big thing. Leave it then to Ji Sung to make feel happy watching this! A romcom but with such an important hidden message about how your actions affect other people in your life, even when you think you aren't doing terribly wrong. I really love how they showed marriage, the different sides and struggles couples have to overcome to really be together.
There was great character growth on not only Cha Joo Hyuk but everyone in the cast. The chemistry between the main leads was great. Seo Woo Jin did look/act so haggard in the first part and it's important to see how having more self esteem/confidence changes her. My favourite part was the friendship between the three friends and their solidarity. I loved the scenes at the Bar of Common Sense!
Did it get draggy at parts? Yes. Were there some artistic liberties taken? Yes. But which drama doesn't? And most of them don't even have plot you can get invested in. Definitely worth the watch.
The overall storyline was wrapped-up in an excellent fashion at the end. However, I would’ve liked to see more…
Yeah the pacing was really odd and the replaying the same flashbacks made it seem a bit repetitive. Thankfully the acting made up for this in the drama!
Everyone in this drama acted so well! And you really do fear Yoon Hui Jae, the actor did a brilliant job of portraying a true psychopath and how they are not misunderstood but if acting upon evil instincts are actually evil. The plot moves slowly but gracefully (albeit could have had less flashbacks) and it is really wonderful to watch the characters develop. The take away from this drama is really that only you can define yourself, no one else can, and that is a really great message. My only two negatives in this drama were that although I adored the couple, I didn't really feel the chemistry between them and that the OST was really not memorable at all.
Although everyone acted really well (props to Ki Yong during the second half of the drama) the stand out for me was definitely Kyung Nam. To me his character was the most complex and he portrayed it so well and moved your emotions along with his.
It is really one of the best dramas out of this season (it's been really dry for the past few months) and I highly recommend watching it!
I have to admit though what the kids went through was way more horrific than what I thought it would be. They added that in really well and with enough of a shock that you couldn't help but feel horrified Yeong Joon went through that. Hats off to the child actor who played that role because he did a brilliant job!
Been in such a drama slump for the past few months and have been unable to get past episode 5 of any drama I start. This drama finally got me through that! It may just be fluff and not really have strong plot but it's got all the adorableness and kept me interested enough that I actually finished a drama after ages!
Definitely watch for the fluff, don't go in expecting a complicated/realistic plot line and you will love it too.
It's not that they tried to merge different genres that was the problem- it was that they couldn't. I think I skipped 70% of the drama towards the second half.
Also I really really hate it when abuse/rape is used as a superficial plot point that isn't even given real gravity in drama and that's exactly what this show did. And I hattteeed that about this show. barely a 2/10 for this show now.
This is one of the few dramas that had such good pacing and I was never bored, I finished it 2.5 days and that has become unusual for me lately. It's a great drama to watch if you are in a slump and if you are tired of the same old romcoms/unnecessarily melo drama. I'm going to miss the Eonnie Gang.
It isn't perfect, there are some loopholes in the drama and the OST was pretty forgettable for me but the overall story and the camaraderie portrayed is what makes this drama amazing. I can't wait for season 2!
It gets super draggy towards the end and I found the second leads story line to be really uninteresting (I skipped all of it). 6.5/10
The chemistry between all the romantic (side) male leads was incredible, although like the rest of the viewers I started to lose interest in the main couple and was more into the cuteness of the second couple. Regardless everyone was amazing.
It was such a fresh take on the normal drama business tropes that I didn't I actually enjoyed the power struggles more than the romance (and being a romance junkie that's a big statement). I wouldn't mind a second season with different actors and the same writer (perhaps set in the different industry).
The few points I found lacking was - the OST wasn't as great as it could have been, the love line of the MLs dragged the drama down a bit and the ending felt rushed. Other than that definitely worth the watch!
I don't think I have seen the ML before this but I have to say his fight scenes were really good. It would be interesting to see him act in more dramas with more action scenes.
I did actually look up a real case that was mentioned in the drama, the Sinai Island case and it is heartbreaking that even the revelation didn't really lead to any real change as the politicians and police involved were never charges. It makes you realise that sometimes dramas aren't just fictional, but the horror in these kind of shows are based on a reality that many live.
I would recommend despite the mixed reviews, it's a cute watch and definitely one of the better ones I have seen come out of 2020 (although there have been some really good dramas this year).
Never take your freedom for granted, we always forget that people before us gave up their lives for (most of ) us to live in a free land, and so we should support those who are still fighting to free their lands from occupation.
There was great character growth on not only Cha Joo Hyuk but everyone in the cast. The chemistry between the main leads was great. Seo Woo Jin did look/act so haggard in the first part and it's important to see how having more self esteem/confidence changes her. My favourite part was the friendship between the three friends and their solidarity. I loved the scenes at the Bar of Common Sense!
Did it get draggy at parts? Yes. Were there some artistic liberties taken? Yes. But which drama doesn't? And most of them don't even have plot you can get invested in. Definitely worth the watch.
Although everyone acted really well (props to Ki Yong during the second half of the drama) the stand out for me was definitely Kyung Nam. To me his character was the most complex and he portrayed it so well and moved your emotions along with his.
It is really one of the best dramas out of this season (it's been really dry for the past few months) and I highly recommend watching it!
Definitely watch for the fluff, don't go in expecting a complicated/realistic plot line and you will love it too.