Lucky Romance Episode 8
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I am so happy that Su Ho has developed into such an amazing character. Every time he smiled in this episode my heart was happy. I love that the story and acting can convey that type of emotion. I will definitely be paying attention to more dramas with Ryu Joon Yeol.
I suppose it's time I mention Su Ho's mom's storyline. I'm wondering if that's Gary's dad? Also, I'm very curious where they're going to take it. Because it seems like his mom is in crush with the chicken man.
Great episode! I feel so bad for Gary as he just got blasted out of the love wading pool, because I am on teem Su Ho all the way. It's crazy how such a horribly started series turned things around. Also, I love that Bo Nui admitted that her "perverted mind" was the one that twisted the Shaman's meaning! Oh, and don't even get me started on Su Ho's happy head soundtrack that plays when he's looking/thinking about Bo Nui! Adorable guys!
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Love Me If You Dare Episode 1
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Soon the show evened out and things began to fall into place about the beginning sequences. You get the idea, but there's still PLENTY of mystery.
By the 22 min mark I was hooked. The actors are very compelling. There's something about Ma Sandra that just captivates me as I watch her.
I enjoy this setup of Bo being this mysterious (and extremely good looking) man living in a villa. There's something in his locked room! All kinds of mysteries and the sweet Jian Yao who needs to solve it.
It's kind of like a rough Beauty and the Beast setup. Don't go into the west wing. Can you love this monster of a man. So, yeah I'm in for trying this.
There's plenty of side story going on as Jian Yao's brother (but I'm thinking would be boyfriend? it was very unclear to me) is a detective trying to solve these missing person cases. Clearly Bo has something to do with crime solving.
I'm looking forward to the reveal of the story and development of the characters.
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Beautiful Gong Shim Episode 1
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Part of me was really hoping that sisters, Gong Shim and Gong Mi, would be friends. I really want a drama where sisters, or the women, would have some kind of loving and close relationship. It can get tiring always have the leading ladies "cat fight" it out.
Gong Shim is awesome! I adore her. The fact that she stood up for herself to her family was moving. Just as it was heartbreaking to see how they've treated her and keep on treating her. Self worth can be hindered by those you love most, or are supposed to love you most. When she finally admitted that she was also embrassed by herself I wanted to jump in the drama and give her a big hug. I'm hoping this drama will let Gong Shim bloom from the "beast" into a beauty. Whether she gets a makeover or not. I want her to be happy.
The setup for the guys, Dan Tae and Joon Soo, was setup and solved already!! Ha-ha. I'm thinking that their story will focus on them becoming friends. Then the "discovery" will happen. Either way I really like both male leads and love that right now they're friends. Or at least a budding friendship. I also like that both have already met Gong Shim.
Meeting Gong Mi will come later I assume. It's said that Seo Hyo Rim seems to always be stuck playing such cold and allufe characters. Like I said, I really wanted to see some heart warming sister action. Oh, well. I really loved seeing the sexism issue at work for her though. It sucks being told by your boss that you've just been hired for eyecandy and you have to keep the male clients' attention. I'm wondering how sexual harassment in the work place is really handled in Korea. Because if you judge from dramas these ladies just don't get cut at the paychecks.
This drama was sweet and hilarious. Gong Shim's clever bike bell antics were priceless. I also loved how her honesty and bluntness with the guys shocked them. It's clear to me Gong Shim could very well turn out to be one of my fave female leads. The setup for how everyone ties together is pretty fun. And despite that I wanted the sisters to be friends I enjoy the face off that's being setup. (Duh, I'm on Gong Shim's side.)
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Dear My Friends Episode 3
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Jung Ah and Hee Ja's friendship is so moving. Especially as He Ja goes and helps Jung Ah out. This episode is a roller coaster ride of their friendship and I love this whole group of older women.
Oh, and the music is so on point. Especially during some of *cough* Hee Ja's desperate/foolish attempts. Not to mention that big "bebopper" music as the guy tries to put the moves on Hee Ja! Especially as she asks herself "That's gross. We're old what does he think is going to happen?" Ha!
Nan Hee is really becoming unlikable. To hold a grudge that passionate for that long against Yeong Won is tiring. Especially since her husband stayed with her. Yeong Won didn't have the affair. Sadly she's truly naïve.
Choong Nam is a mysterious character, and I'm actually starting to become curious. I'm looking forward to more of her. Min Ho finally starts to understand his mother, and the scene with him and his wife is moving. Especially as he cries for his mother. Realizing how precious she is to him. Jung Ah not realizing that her daughter is also suffering from abuse baffles me. She should be able to see the signs. As an abused woman. They both might be abused to varying degrees. I just hope the abuse Jung Ah's daughter is suffering is not brushed off, or simply a "gimmick". It should be addressed properly.
This was a wonderfully moving episode. Though that ending. I kept wondering how the Thelma and Louise stuff would come in. But I don't think--no--I don't want THIS drama to go that way. Hmmmmm. The previews make me excited for all the other story threads except for Hee Ja and Jung Ah's. Which is no good as they are such a great treat in this drama. We'll see.
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Rooftop Prince Episode 10
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However, I'm pretty much giving up on any decent side character building. It's the bare necessities.
Se Na's burning hatred for Park Ha is super scary. And losing some of it's power. As I'm constantly wondering how she can justify her actions. She declares that she will "take away everything" from Park Ha. But she's done that many times over and over. Se Na keeps believing that Park Ha is sabotaging her because that's what she herself would do. But Se Na has to have some kind of limit.
For me this will be the last review I do episode wise. I'm power watching the final 9 episodes. I need this drama to be over.
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Mirror of the Witch Episode 4
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No. Episode 4 is a doozy. Not only are the writers of Mirror of the Witch letting us know that it's life and death here, it's going to spill over into the next episode. Episode 1 was not a fluke. This is dark fantasy and by--my breaking heart--characters will/are dying.
There were some tropes here. Choi Hyun Seo definitely is paying dearly for not sharing information. Annoying yes, but I accept it. Because he PAYS for it. Though I wander why such great men always get stuck with weak women? I blame an arranged marriage in the case of Choi Hyun Seo and his wife. Though I would have thought she'd know enough that the Chief Shaman is evil, and her husband is a great man.
This signals the first quarter of this story, and the point in which I decide to continue or drop a series. Well I'm continuing it! If they keep up this pace there's endless possibilities for the story! No fillers. I believe there are still enough side characters to keep things going there's a lot of working gears here. Not to mention that I'm invested. It seems like side characters such as Poong Yeon and Soon Hwea won't be getting much time. Instead they're damsels.
That's right Seo Ri's brothers are the damsels. She will be in charge of her fate and saving them. Everything depends on her womaning up and making it happen. I'm sure that Heo Jun will factor in. But I am thrilled that the supposed damsel, the lady cursed, will be the one to save herself.
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Rooftop Prince Episode 6
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A new Chairman. One guesses who's mother that is. Psh.
Not to mention that not only are the flashbacks bogging things down. But this episode just flashbacked many times to scenes from this episode.
Pretty sure I'm invested. But I don't see what all the hype is about.
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For the sake of not giving away spoilers I'll just say that this episode balanced the mystery, romance, action, and overall story perfectly! I can't believe I've just got three more episodes left!
I love how Jung Hoo and Yeong Shin's relationship is still developing. While Moon Ho never doubted whether Jung Hoo killed that man, Yeong Shin needed to be able to ask. I loved that Healer was trying to give her time to realize that she could trust him, AND that he wanted her to ask questions. There was this gorgeous dual scene where we get to see into both their heads.
Moon Ho may now be up on the chopping block, and I've very curious now if the Elders plan to get rid of him can still go into affect. Especially after that cliffhanger! Way to go Team Jung Hoo! Though I was really disappointed that Myung Hee has already been found out. But I suppose Moon Shik is used to people trying to listen in on him.
On a side note I love how Yeong Shin interacts with Min Ja. Even Min Ja can't resist Yeong Shin's charm!
Either way I can't wait for what the last 3 episodes have in store.
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Sadly bad timing ends this cliffhanger! May they're undying faith in each other live on!!
Amazing episode. Healer is full of well developed and tough woman. Myung Hee is entering the fight, and she's chosen her side. I'm looking forward to seeing what else she has up her sleeve. Brilliant woman.
The mystery behind the Elder is really driving me crazy! Will it be just a evil guy, or will he get the full Healer treatment and be a 3 dimensional villain? This episode was amazing. The character development was next level stuff and I love how the story keeps going on.
What a wild rush! (Especially that cafe kiss! Well, bascially that entire scene! OK,the entire episode.)
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Yeong Shin, your the bomb! I love this girl. Her confidence in herself and her ability to understand what she wants. I love that she decides and stands up for herself. She might be afraid but it's worth the risk.
Not to mention the beautiful flashbacks of teacher and Healer. It makes viewers understand that this man was his father. What a wonderful story. It only makes this episode even more painful.
Thankfully it's balanced out by very powerful emotions of love. Wow. This episode left be breathless. Even with the "slow" moments it balanced out keeping the plot going and keeping viewers in emotional distress.
Warning: This ends on a cliffhanger that you will promptly want to follow-up with the next episode.
(Side note. Who were those other guys that held Healer back? Were they police on his side? More lackeys we didn't no about?)
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The writers did a fantastic job with the date. Yeong Shin accepted the limitations and he gave her his answer. Not to mention that hand hold. It was more powerful than the kiss. The slow slide and finger weave. Yeong Shin in the light and Healer in the dark. Even with out facing each other or gazing into each others eyes the chemistry was off the charts! All of these tension is killing me.
It was also a relief to hear what Healer said about Yeong Shin being the woman to go to his island. She might be mad and hit him at first but she would understand. She'd dance it off. It's so magical how well these two know each other, and that the writing has created that type of knowledge. Three dimensional characters. (I know I keep saying it, but I can't help it.)
With all the storylines going I truly thought at some point a character line or a plot thread would be dropped. But it's all coming together beautifully. I'm curious to see who's "side" each character is going to take. Where in the event of things they'll be left standing. I'm pretty sure I know what really happened. But I'm curious about The Elder and how he fits in. Not to mention how Healer's and Moon Ho's alliance will hold up. Especially now that they're tentatively trusting each other.
Not to mention what's going to happen with Moon Shik wanting to own Healer. Healer really puts his face out there this episode. With Myung Hee having "recognized" him and tossing his father's name out it's all easy steps for Moon Shik to make the connections. Especially with Healer's actions at the end of the episode.
HIs passion is moving, but I'm so nervous!
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The leads are very compelling and I'm definitely enjoying it. It's very interesting watching them interact. Especially as Healer is playing that goofy role to get close to Young Shin. (And I'm going to keep referring to him as Healer because he goes by a lot of names so far. It will be easier this way.)
The tabloid story that Young Shin is working on after helping that woman is very compelling. It's a tragic story and sadly becoming a common tale for women. Not just aspiring actresses. I wonder how things will pan with Young Shin doing the research? Not to mention what's going on with the Jian group?
Very compelling and again I can't say how much I love the action in this drama. This most be what it's supposed to look like! The scenes where he was jumping on the roofs in pursuit was amazing! The camera crew did a wonderful job.
It's official actor Ji Chang Wook as Healer is killing it.
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I actually like Yeong Shin a lot. I just wish she was a bit more slick. But I guess she was learning her trades from failed convicts. Ha! I love that she has this darker past, but she's found happiness and she's so joyful!
It fits well with the tone of the show. Healer has hints of darkness, but overall it's fun. This episode made me smile a lot! Especially with the morning dance scene between Yeong Shin and her father. It was so awesome.
It's also a great setup how Yeong Shin ended up with that picture and now Jung Hoo (AKA Healer) is going to want to find out how she got that picture of him. Not to mention the setup that Healer is being blamed for a murder. Is it someone framing him, or a coincidence that his name was on the dead man he was getting the package from? The plot thickens.
Overall I'm still liking this drama. The music is great and I love the cinematography. While the side characters past and how they're all connected now is muddy, it is compelling. Overall I like the characters and I'm curious as to where this story is going to go. Not to mention that Jung Hoo is an impressive character. Seeing him as a weird awkward guy as he tried to get information was impressive. I think I'm going to like this actor.
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Cheese in the Trap Episode 2
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Any way the writing and pacing of this show is really great. I also like how it's showing us little tidbits of Jung's personality. Especially about how he doesn't like how people treat him. AKA use him, want him, and parade him around. The slow reveal is nice, and as long as we keep learning more about him it's all good.
Seol is definitely a lead that I'm liking. While at times I would like her to just say know, or do the smarter thing, she's still awesome. Especially when she wants to say something and is thinking about her friend. And when she finally does it's worth it. I also enjoyed that he "makeover" wasn't really a full body one. She still looked like her. (Though I'm sure at some point we'll get that stunning makeover. Though honestly I think her hair looks kind of cute. And I secretly like some of her frumpy clothes, those will dress up easy.)
The side friends are still amazing and I love the actor and actress. Bo Ra is so much fun and the actress is so cute. I love how animated and sweet she is, especially when she's being fierce. At this point I've very curious how Cheese in the Trap will go. It really ended on an intense note and I'll be curious to see how "dark" the melodrama and character history will go. I hope it sticks to it's lighter side and keeps a balance.
Most importantly I'm really looking forward to seeing Seol grow.
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The end is I don't like the Itazura na Kiss story never have. The way the male treats the female lead just doesn't appeal. And I'm still uninterested in the female lead.
My last three episode reviews painted this out well. But my interest was waning and this episode just proved that while it's different, it's still going to have all the base elements to it that have never liked.
Even with minor tweaks this is essentially Itazura na Kiss. In the end it's a story I don't care for.
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