Details

  • Last Online: 20 hours ago
  • Gender: Female
  • Location: PR
  • Contribution Points: 3 LV1
  • Roles:
  • Join Date: April 5, 2020
Completed
Be Melodramatic
9 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
This drama disappointed me a bit, since the story wasn't evenly spread between the leads. I thought it would be more like Age of Youth, but with adults, but it wasn't the same at all. It was a drama with good potential, but they weren't able to continue it, while it being interesting. I also think, Ji On's character was a good character to make a very good storyline about his struggles, but they barely grazed the surface with it. It seemed like a waste of character if he wasn't going to have a proper storyline. Truly a shame, it could've been better.
Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Goblin
5 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
I think this show is overrated, due to the good and famous OSTs' and actors, but the story is a little empty for it to be as famous as it is. The main leads look strange together due to the large age difference, even though their chemistry makes up for it. Gong Yoo still has more chemistry with both Dong Wook and Sung Jae than Go Eun. I think I enjoyed In Na's and Dong Wook's relationship more, because they were more age appropriate and also, because they had more history and chemistry together. I would've enjoyed them as the main couple more than the actual one.
Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Romance Is a Bonus Book
2 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 5.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
I think this drama tried to focus a lot on the publishing company, and didn't really focus that much on the main couple at all. Jong Suk and Na Young had some chemistry, they had a pretty cute relationship, but I really didn't believe how they came to date. I think they kind of tried to create a slow burn romance, but then hurried them being together. I think the plot was pretty boring to begin with, but it later on grew more interesting which surprised me, so it's a pretty good drama to watch while you eat. It's not exciting enough to keep you hooked, so if you want an okay drama to entertain you for a bit, I recommend it.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Descendants of the Sun
2 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 4.5
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
I watched this drama to see what the inmense chemistry Hye kyo and Joong ki had, but when I started watching I didn't even feel it. To this day, I don't know why they started dating on the show. The story seemed to start well, but when they reached the base it seemed like the story had halted, and it had to do more with their "chemistry". The second lead couple, had a better structured story and had chemistry to share with the Hye kyo and Joong ki. The final episodes are pretty interesting, but it doesn't really make up for the lack of story during the rest of the 6 or 7 episodes from before. Final comment, the OSTs' were also pretty good to make up the lack of plot.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Cheese in the Trap
1 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 6.0
I think this drama is fairly talked about drama, but watching the movie remake it made me realize, this drama needed more explanation for the viewers. They really took Hae Jin's character and tried to normalize a sociopathic man. I felt incredibly uncomfortable watching anything "romantic" for Sol. Kang Joon played a key role in the drama, giving us a breather away from Hae Jin's characters decisions and actions. This drama was good overall, because you're interested to find what Jin's character will do next, but the ending is strange and incomplete. It sets up that a sociopath can be good, instead of showing that people who suffer from these tendencies need to seek help. Overall, it's a well-made drama, but this writing has serious real-world consequences.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Age of Youth
1 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.5
My favorite coming of age story, I enjoyed the focus on girls in particular since we know the Reply Series is mostly guys. It was very refreshing to watch. Also, this drama has anything you can imagine. It tackles domestic violence, mental illness, dating etc... There's a lot of comedy to make up for the situations all these girls go through, and I truly was able to connect with every single one of them. They all have a little part in us, which drives you to watch the next episode to see how the girls are doing. Season 1 is the trendsetter for a lot of other coming of age dramas after 2016.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
My First First Love
1 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
I think for Ji Soo's first role as main lead it really doesn't feel like it, the drama focuses a lot on Chae Yon and Jin Young's relationship that I feel bad when they broke up. They create an attachment to the viewer, and you start to actually want them to be together. I feel like Jin Young plays a pretty bland character, so I understand why they couldn't keep them together in that sense. It's a pretty plotless show, they don't really focus on anything else except Ji Soo moving mountains for another girl, he won't end up with. I think that was also unnecessary as well.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Are You Human Too?
1 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
36 of 36 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
I think this drama was very interesting. I had seen Kang Joon in other dramas, and it was interesting, playing his usual friendly self as a robot and a rude human. I think the show is fast-paced, which is good since it keeps you on your toes and really interested. It does get a bit slow in the end, because I felt the writers weren't sure on how to finish it off.
But, the effects are really good, and the main leads have a very nice and fun chemistry. I think it really does cause the viewer to wonder what their stance is about falling in love with a robot, but a beautiful robot like Kang Joon is. It changes your stance and views on whatever you think you can love. It's an interesting watch for romantic comedy fans and sci-fi fans.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Who Are You: School 2015
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Truly one of the best of the School Series, this 2015 version was amazing. The storyline from the first episode was fantastic, they were able to keep you hooked from the very first episode. It's very nicely paced drama, it keeps you on your toes, but it doesn't confuse you. I commend the writers for being able to keep the entire season exciting and fun. Now So hyun and Joo hyuk storyline seemed too rushed for it to be real, she was able to get to know Sung Jae much better than Joo hyuk. It seemed like the writers made her have more chemistry and history with Sung Jae than the actual main lead. That was an aspect I didn't understand or like. Overall, really interesting watch.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Love with Flaws
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
This very linear, meaning that the same issues were the only focus of the entire drama. It was actually pretty fun to watch since it was mostly comedy. But, I feel like both main leads had very in depth struggles and situations, which was interesting to watch them kind of reflect and heal from those past wounds. I also liked In Ha's storyline the most, he was a really well-developed character. It was really great to see the community be represented with all its issues and struggles. I think it highlights the community even more. His character stood out to me the most, I truly was emotionally connected to him and loved to have been able to see In Ha's last piece of work as well.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Extraordinary You
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
This drama was one of my favorites from 2019, from tension to stress to love. It's another comic book drama, but the twist makes it different from any other. If you loved W, this is another phenomenal choice. The main leads are truly gems, they have amazing chemistry and were able to give every possible emotion to the viewer. The drama starts a little slow, opening up the plot, but after 2 or 3 episodes it shapes into a great plot. On the last few episodes it's a little repetitive and boring, but in general it's a very interesting drama up until the end.
Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
EXO Next Door
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
Another idol group drama, I think this drama has some interesting depth, but it also feels very rushed as well. I had no idea I watched 16 episodes, mostly because not a lot happens in it. It's mostly in the same house, and Ga Young is just there going through situations with them. The ones that stood out more to me were Sehun and Kyung Soo, they both really lead the show either emotionally and comedy wise. Kyung Soo was able to showcase how talented of an actor he was, and Sehun was able to create more chemistry with Yoo Sang (Ga Yeon's "brother") than Chang Yeol with Ga Young. I thoroughly felt they barely grazed the surface with issues that they deal with as idols, but it was okay. It's an okay drama to enjoy if you have the time.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Clean with Passion for Now
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
Well first of all this age difference made me very reluctant to watch since Yoo Jung is only a year old than me and I would never dream of dating a 30 something year old. But, age difference aside they kind of had chemistry, but not romantically at all, they seemed to be father and daughter which made all the kissing scenes uncomfortable to watch. The plot is pretty normal and common, but it was pretty interesting at first, but with time you're begging for something to happen. The beginning and the ending episodes are the most interesting, the middle epsiodes need more excitement and situations for them to be interesting in the slightest.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Age of Youth Season 2
0 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Amazing second season, even with the cast changes I think they were able to keep the foundation of the program great. This season is even more jam-packed with excitement than the first season. We get a new girl introduced that's a bit hard to tolerate, but we get closer to her as she truly shows her wounds and struggles. With time, you see how this group even though with a new girl, you're able to see their friendship still shine through. I think it's very imporatant for dramas with various seasons to have a new characters, and this one in particular is the proof that the refresh of new actors and characters really did work. It's a wonderful season, and even more realistic than the first. I highly recommend this season as well.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
Abyss
1 people found this review helpful
by steph
Apr 9, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
I think I was shocked to hear that Hyo Seop was doing a drama with Bo Young, because I don't know how that would work, but they showed me that it's something I wanna see more. They had an insane amount of chemistry together. The plot is really well constructed, but at a certain point it gets a little stuck in the same thing. There's some plot lines they gave up on which were boring which left some loose ends at the end. Additionally, some characters seemed like they were uncessary along the show, because they could've been set aside and given less screen time and plots lines. This is partly, as I mentioned before cause the writers to leave other situations without solving. But, overall the show is pretty interesting, but just a bit slow in them middle. It's a pretty fun watch so I recommend it nonetheless.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?