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Very light romantic comedy that will send butterflies to your stomach
I haven't watched Goblin yet but when I see Lee DongWook and Yoo InNa together they look like they have a good chemistry on screen so I decided to give this a try. I wasn't disappointed because aside from those occassional bursts of laughter from me, they really did send me sparks and romance between them. The story overall feels neutral, although there are some 'law' stories going on, it doesn't really delve into that category that much. It mostly kept the romantic comedy vibe. It's not bad yet it's not that impressive.I'm just glad that they made the character less annoying than usual k-dramas. Most of the k-dramas I've watched is a grumpy leading man who fell in love and became a nice guy but in this one they created a male lead who's stern but knows how to apologize when needed and acknowledges his own actions then eventually became a sweet guy (at least in his own little ways). Then we have a female lead who's an actress who's not dumb. Terrible at acting (not referring to InNa because she's great, I'm just describing her character) but is really doing her best in whatever she does which actually impressed me. Their secret office romance is so cute that it just gives off a smile on my face as I'm watching it. The side romances from the supporting characters is also cute and funny.
Maybe the best thing I could take from this series is the OST. Good Night by Jeong Sewoon and What if Love by Wendy is definitely staying on my playlist. I've been listening to these songs for days on repeat and I just can't get enough.
This is one of the classics I think. Not super hype but something really worth the watch.
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Bite-sized, one day KDrama
The main reason that I watched this is because it's just 8-episodes and I feel like I need to watch full KDrama in a day and this fits perfectly into that category. To be honest, at first I am hesitant because I'm not into fashion thingy. I thought they'd be too technical that eventually I won't be able to relate but boy, I was wrong. Whether you have an interest in fashion or you're just a curious K-Drama lover, this series is still enjoyable.While I'm not an expert, I feel like the artistry used in this is somehow realistic yet I feel like it's not exactly too detailed (and I'm guessing it's a lot much more different in real life) The friendship among these 4 people is also just amazing (another friendship that I wish I had) the romance part though is not so much entertaining for me. I don't feel any sparks within the main lead love line. (I honestly loved SeonHo with her new boyfriend more although they had limited screentime. His dedication to SeonHo is unmatched really. Then here we have main leads who don't know what they're doing. Even the love triangle trope is a meh.)
Overall, I'm glad I stuck around for this one until the end. Their stories are definitely fun to watch and seeing them giving their all to their profession is just inspiring. If you're looking for a series that is just light-hearted yet you don't have much time, I recommend this.
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All you need to know about Japan's 'sex culture' (?)
This was a funny documentary and I love how SiKyung and DongYup actually compliments each other in hosting. The comedian and singer balance kind of makes sense here. The way they react to things are also legit so it makes it more realistic.It was fun knowing this kind of different culture where a taboo thing on the rest of the world is just a normal thing in Japan. The sex toys, the whole AV industry, it was all mind-blowing.
Tbh, the real win for me is how this documentary made me laugh a lot. Unlike most documentaries that are too serious, this one is on the lighter side of things.
If you're not too sensitive about adult things, I think this is a fun watch. If you're a conservative type though, you might wanna skip this one or you might end up having your virgin eyes/mind devirginized. Hehe~
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Who doesn't want a little revenge?
This was a unique take about revenge where the main lead devote his whole life for this grand revenge after his life has been ruined. It's just weird as well that the old guy keeps ruining this young man's life just because he didn't kneel down before him. For me, their reasoning and motivations are shallow but somehow they were able to make a decent story out of it.Male lead and female lead doesn't have that much of a chemistry but the female lead really looks cute specially when she's pursuing the male lead. I just can't get over the fact that almost every character in this series is motivated or fired up by something ridiculous. One revenge, another one power, another one is love. But somehow they made it work.
I had high expectations for this series that's maybe why I am disappointed as to how the story unfolds. Anyway, I still recommend this series because you'll learn a lot about life. Like how pursuing something whole-heartedly can take you places. I still had fun watching it.
P.S: Will edit this in the future if time allows.
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Most awaited Season 2
I love that they created a new season that has a completely different plot line so even if you haven't watched the first season, you'll still be able to watch it. Some premises changed and the series is still connected on the first season somehow. The stories are just as rich and heartfelt as the first season but is not as structured as before. I love that the main casts remained the same although the villagers were completely replaced.The chemistry is still there and I love the new addition to the family which is Bora. Watch out what her role is to the family. Overall, I highly recommend this drama if you're a fan of crime, mystery, and fantasy drama.
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Intriguingly mystic and the plot is so heartfelt
I love the unique plot of finding missing persons and delving into their individual stories. I love how the main plot combines perfectly with the subplots. It started a bit weird for me but it all made sense after a couple of episodes. I started to be really invested on it.I was thrilled to see casts that are usually an antagonist becoming good protagonists. It was so refreshing to see them in new roles. The chemistry between the cast is also so good that I feel like they really know what they do as a team and how they find these people. The bond among the villagers as well is like a tight-knit community. It's so lovely to watch them.
Overall, I really enjoyed watching this series. I am actually on the 2nd season and it's still amazing. If you're into those supernatural and crime genres, definitely watch this.
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Are you ready to meet the Players?
At first, the story is so confusing because you can't see the bigger picture yet however as you watch further you'll come to realize it's such a good watch. I honestly enjoyed the bigger picture rather than the individual stories per episode.I also loved how the characters had a chemistry among them. The unique relationship of the Players and Prosecutor Jang is also something that I admire in this drama.
I recommend this drama specially for those who loves anti-corruption series where the good guys try to fight off the bad guys/politicians. This is a must watch really. I'm glad I took the time to watch this series. I really love it's ending as well.
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A beautiful wrap up of the games
I love how this series ended the way it did. Season 2 had much more meaning than the first one. Here, we've got to see more about the other characters and not just the main ones. Their reason for living, what life they had before the games, it's all revealed in here.The longer I watch the series, the better I like it. The chemistry of the characters is also worth-praising. Instead of the brutal deaths, I love how the characters gained depth during this second season. It was very well worth it.
Although I enjoyed the first season a little less, I still recommend watching from the start to see the journey they've been through from the beginning. It's really fun to see them grow and struggle together between life and death.
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The game will commence in 3... 2... 1...
The story itself is interesting. I can't help but find myself wanting to see the next episode to see what happens next. I rarely watch Japanese drama but I'm glad that whenever I watch one I am satisfied with the story overall. It's obvious that there's a second season and I'll definitely watch it to see what will happen to the characters.This series very well reminded me of Squid Game where you lose means you die. And I honestly don't like graphic deaths and blood so I usually skip those part but if you like bloody scenes, this one's definitely for you.
Overall, I enjoyed watching this series and I think you will too. There were pretty good twists here and there that will keep you on the edge of your seats so look forward to it.
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Typical hospital drama with a supernatural twist
I was excited to watch this drama because the idea of a doctor being possessed by another doctor that is in coma is pretty interesting however I got disappointed at some several points like how late SeungTak became a good doctor himself. He relied too much on the ghost doctor which is a bit off for me. Very little to no touching scenes which I usually look for in hospital dramas where life and death exists. It's a pretty decent story, not just my cup of tea.The actors were pretty good themselves although I feel like Rain overpowers Kim Bum most of the time so I don't feel much bromance between them. Dong Il of course as a veteran actor pulled it off perfectly. One of my favorite Ahjussis in KDrama world.
Overall, I enjoyed the journey of watching this series. It felt a little short in getting me emotionally involved but still it made me laugh a couple of times. Still a recommended watch.
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Unique horror movie that will keep your heart-pounding
I am really a scaredy-cat and rarely watch horror movies (specially alone) but I was able to watch this one. Not too many jumpscares and the plot is pretty cliché where someone tried to capture paranormal activities then it started going downhill from there. However, what's refreshing about it is the type of the way it was filmed.In a way the movie makes you feel like you're with the characters exploring the building and all so you see their reactions as if you're with them. That really builds up the tension and my heart was racing the whole time not knowing what will suddenly turn up to scare me. It feels like those Youtube videos where they explore haunted and abandoned buildings but this time with really creepy twists.
The sounds were mostly natural like the footsteps, the breath, the sound of things being stepped on and minor common horror background music. Everything mixes up to make the ambience creepier and they achieved it.
As a person who gets scared easily, I might not rewatch this again but if I am a horror enthusiast, I'd probably see this again. Give it a try and challenge yourself to watch this alone without giving yourself nightmares.
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Team SeoJin or Team Robin?
First of all, this is one of the greatest series I've watched before and to be honest it's been years since I first watch it. Storywise, it's unique and has a lot of colorful stories inside it but since I re-watched it (and maybe because I got older) I felt like the story was to draggy. It could've been just 16 episodes instead of 20 but still it's a masterpiece. The thriller part at the beginning feels too long yet interesting like finding out how things will turn out then the latter part where you'll be torn between SeoJin and Robin. I wonder which side are you. Hmmmmm.Hyun Bin is such a legend in terms of dual characters. He did it on Secret Garden and here. I can't count how many characters did he bring into life and all of them are unique and just the gaze gives you away who is who. To be honest, I didn't know Han JiMin yet when I first watched this but I've seen her in several works throughout the years and I can say she's really a versatile actress. It's just that her character as Hana here is a bit immature (but not that annoying).
Oh and before I forgot, the OST on this series is also legendary. I can't stop myself from singing along the songs. It's been on my playlist for half a decade and it never gets old.
To be honest, this was one of the really classic series of 2015 and I honestly would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of K-Dramas whether newbie or veteran, this series deserves a spot on everyone's watchlist.
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Interesting cases, psychopaths, mind games, only if the writing was better, it could've been a hit
I haven't watched the American version of this from which it was re-made from so this show is my only reference and I can say that I was pretty disappointed about how this show turned out. The cases are interesting however the way that the story was constructed was way too bland and cliche.There were episodes that caught my emotions and I was really shocked when they took the route where 'someone dies' which I thought wouldn't however that just what it is. Even the main characters lacks depth on their characters and is more on one-dimensional. It felt like I was watching them 20x on repeat with just a slightly different scenario.
It was normal that most criminals especially serial killers have a turbulent childhood which led them to become a-not-so-good citizen however the characterization of the suspects here can be misunderstood as people having turbulent childhood or those who experience mental health issues are harmful and dangerous people which is not really the case. A lot of people who has mental health problems and experienced abuse are good law abiding people.
As someone who watched tons of crime, serial killing, law dramas, this drama is way below the standards. I still do commend the casts though. I love the Lee JoonGi is here also Lee SunBin. And all the other casts. I just didn't like how the whole story was written. There were no thrill or suspense and the ending is also meh. I invested 20 hours to watch this and unfortunately, I cannot recommend it.
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Light-hearted action-comedy 'secret agent' movie
This film officially enters my favorite Korean movie list. I love the overall plot of the story wherein along the way a misunderstanding happen but both main leads overcome it together. I wasn't expecting the twists that are presented throughout the movie and you should watch out for them too. There were subtle clues about it from the start but I didn't think much about it until it surprise me. I don't want to spoil anything so you should watch to know.I watched it mainly because of Lee SunBin but then I am surprised that Kim YoungKwang is the main lead here so I got a one plus one bonus. Their chemistry is honestly good (I'm sorry KwangSoo but for a moment I thought YoungKwang and SunBin looks good together too.) Their bickering doesn't feel off at all. It was so natural that I feel like they've been working together for years. That's some real partnership in there. Specially this is like 'secret agent' / 'spy' movie so the smooth chemistry of the main lead made the movie better overall.
One of the selling point of this movie for me is the overall flow of the story, even though it's below 2hrs they were able to add depth on the story which makes it more interesting to watch. We've seen a bit of the male lead's life so if there will be a sequel, I hope that we get to know more about the female lead. The comedic relief on the movie is also subtle but still a big factor in setting the tone of the movie to being light-hearted contrary to the too serious issue at hand which is the firearm smuggling.
I really recommend it for a weekend/rest day watch. It's light-hearted, funny, cute and intense at the same time. I hope you emjoy this movie as much as I did.
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Unique plot involving vampires with a historical twist with a pretty much let down characters
This has been certainly a series that I unexpectedly love and hate at the same time. The concept of the plot is definitely intriguing — the coexistence of humans and vampire, the history of how it started, the reincarnation, etc. There was definitely a lot going on for this 12-episode series.One issue for me though is that both lead characters annoys the hell out of me while watching the series. Don't get me wrong though, I am pertaining to the fictional character themselves and NOT the actors. The acting of the cast was quite decent for me although I really felt that Lee JongHyun had the most impact. My problem with the lead characters is that I felt like they were poorly written.
ML hates vampires for illogical reason. I felt like he was being immature with no enough reason to. He was a smart guy but most of the time he just looks like an idiot to me. His ridiculous hatred actually caused most of the problems in this series.
FL on the other hand kept being naive and keep coming back to the ML who does nothing but hurt her feelings and is being asshole because of his inexplicable hatred towards vampire.
It was a whole headache. I almost dropped this halfway but I didn't because this is my second time watching it after more than 5 years. I probably liked this more when I was a bit younger. Stupid puppy love that doesn't make sense excites me before but now I've become picky and unrealistic stories makes me cringe.
I love the OST eversince I've first heard it few years ago. If you're an enthusiast of unique plots, I recommend this.
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