SuchismitaTripathy
Hyderabad, India
Worst drama of the year!!!
Bear with me before firing up your defense because let me tell you one thing. This drama had the potential of becoming the next goblin but the writer decides to go and shit all over it.You have an amazing cast, but even a talented actor like Taecyon can't save this disaster. The story starts with amazing potential, great characters and it is introduced in a beautiful way. But eventually they make it into a sappy melodrama with love triangles that make no sense and a plot that raises your expectations but then crashes you.
The main leads are the only thing barely watchable but it's still not worth wasting a day of my life (I'm so glad i didn'tbinge watch this).
The story flow is extremely erratic and they somehow destroy the whole plot on the pretext of building the climax. (There is no climax)
Will i watch it again? Hell no.
Will i recommend it to anyone? I'm going to antirecommend (;aggressively advice you not to watch it)
I feel so bad for Ok Taecyon for ruining days of his life shooting this nonsense...
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Rollercoster of emotions
The drama had the potential to be the drama of the year but somewhere the story failed to maintain the momentum towards the end.It's a great slice of life drama about the relationship of a mother and her son and it's more than beautifully depicted. The story has amazing acting and is definitely one of Ra Mi Ran's personal best.
But.... There are some dramas that start off with an explosive story, amazing pictography and beautiful and poetic narratives that somehow take you up in the sky but with two episodes remaining, you know all that momentum needs atleast 4 or 5 episodes more. That was the anxiety that i went through which is why i was dissappointed.
I don't regret watching this because it gave me a lot of positivity and courage but at the same time, it left me wanting more.
Will i watch it again? No.
Will i recommend it to anyone? Hell yeah. It's a good watch and the chemistry between Lee Do Hyun and Ra Mi Ran is quite heart-warming.
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Best comfort drama for a bad break-up
This drama is the ultimate safe space to see yourself at your worst possible mental state. I walked into the drama expecting a sappy rom com but it was so much more than that. It was raw, unfiltered and denoted all the emotions a person goes through during a bad break-up.The story is well paced, properly written and you won't really get bored till the end. But it also has it's pros and cons. While the pros are the story and the main leads, rest of the actors are mediocre. While some stories were simply fillers, some unnecessary and some completely predictable. It's a good watch for a lonely night when you have nothing else to watch but not as good if you want something exciting and relatable.
Will i watch it again? No.
Will i recommend it to anyone? Probably if they are going through a really bad breakup
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Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow
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Closure but could have been better
What i missed the most was seo yul calling "moo deoka" just to get her riled up.Since this was a sequel i tried not to have too many expectations but somehow the storyline was a pain in the ass.
Let me tell you a story. Then i tell you what happens next but indirectly its the same story with a few details changed and a few other points completely mismatched but enough to keep you hooked.
What ruined the story was the bad chemistry between the leads.
It's not a horrible watch but definitely not something worth sending 10 episodes over as well. You might as well watch it on double the speed.
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wasted potential for a great something
The difference between a house and a home. A hit and a miss with a dash of humor and aesthetic houses. I would love to recomment it if interior designing and architecture of houses fascinates you.Genre - Rom-com
Story - Pretty houses, struggle and problems with buying houses and why to buy a house. The story does justice to the theme and maintains steady interest in the building up of the premise. But if you are a regular drama watcher then you already are aware of the cliches of a normal drama and this is full of it. From unnecessary and annoying love triangle to meaningless breakups, they try too hard to stretch the story when they should have kept things simple. The characters are sweet and lovable and make you relate to the story to a certain extent but that's all. The chemistry between the main leads was painfull to watch especially because of the male lead. The parallel storylines are not that commendable making it extrememly mediocre.
Acting - Jung So Min is a good actress but there are limits where she becomes a wallflower. KIm JI Suk is a good actor with a great potential but wasted because the character was not convincing enough. The chemistry made it impossible to fall in love with the characters.
Will i watch it again, NO.
Will i recommend it to people, NO.
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what happens when..... nothing happens
I am still questioning why they wasted such great actors on such a shitty story. A cliched storyline with a bunch of unnecessary love stories and Chemi obsnen (unfunny) characters. You can watch it just because you are a crazy fan of both Seo In Guk and Park Bo Young but even they lose it. Don't say I haven't warned you before.Genre : Supernatural, Fantasy, Rom-com
Story : Tragedy strikes when the god of destruction encounters a not-so-lucky damsel in distress who is told that she has a few months left to live. Cliched story, tons of tears later you realise the story is nothing but meh. The story started out great and was very beautifuly put together with great potential but it started to become more and more repeatetive. What started as a bad copy of Goblin became a pain in the ass when the side love triangle (the freind of Park Bo Young) was forced into it. If you are a novice k-drama watcher and/ are madly in love with Seo In Guk, you might stick around till the end but when i started watching it in double speed, I realised I need to stop.
Acting : Seo In Guk, Park Bo Young are elite actors who know how to accomplish the task perfectly but that could not save the bad plot.
Rest of actors were not bad but not that commendable either.
Will i watch it again? Definitely not
Will i recommend it to anyone? The whole purpose of writing this review painstalkingly was to warn those who are thinking of watching it.
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Heartwarming story
What happens when the only person who can save you is you....I think that's the shortest summary one can write about this drama.
Genre : Rom-com, Slice of life, fantasy
Story: A middle aged unmarried lady get's fired over some misunderstanding. However she motivates herself to get back in the game, motivates her past admirer, motivates her friends, motivates her employer, her sister, her team etc etc. As the genre suggests it is a slice of life that deals with issues that a lot of grown ups deal with generally. On one side is the happy go lucky male lead, a rich unemloyed idiot and other side is a faded hallyu star (not going to waste time on debating who gets the girl).
What i loved about this show is the story that kept us hooked and how they portrayed each character from the past and showed their growing up. What i hated about this show are the main leads. No chemistry, unrealistic innocence and unnecessary slow acting. There are moments when you get really frustrated and want to watch the video in double speed. Sorry, not sorry. It's not bad for a girl's night, one time watch, nothing more than that (definitely not for binge).
Acting :
I don't like Choi Kang hee's acting of the innocent and sweet girl to be honest. I watched a few older dramas before and it was more about her firey side like in Protect The Boss that makes her less boring.
Kim Young Kwang is the cutest tall guy you will ever see with a knack for good characters. (may be his character was not written that well, but then he has had great opportunities before). Anyway i was a little dissappointed.
Remember the bob haired gangster from Feiry Priest? well Eum Moon Suk is like an acting bomb and i will follow his career with great interest.
Will i watch it again? Probably no because the impact of the story was not that great.
Will i recommend it to anyone? Definitely no. I'll personally write you a small one liner gist for each episode because the 1 hour is so not worth it.
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This drama was a roller coaster from the start. The mood swings in this drama make you feel like the writer was freaking hormonal or high. Ridiculous acting paired with unnecessary comedy and animation (i did not see that coming) and dark characters who make you believe they might be high, make this show a complete mess but in the end there is a strange pull in the story that keeps you wanting to keep watching it and stick to the annoying yet lovable characters.
Genre : Makjang, Rom-com, Politics, Fantasy, Action, Mystery
Story : Evil king with a corrupt monarchy gets married to a naive and innocent theater artist who realizes the corruption and decides to release girl power on the evil monarchy. Mothers who are blinded with greed and selfish personal goals ruining the child's life; crude, blunt characters who play their role well make you love to hate them. (Special mention to Princess Ari.) I don't have anything new that's not already written in the synopsis so i'm not going to repeat the same. Revolving around revenge and justice, sometimes it feels this story would've been better as a manwha or an anime and not as a live action series. Lookout for the most hilarious character transformations of all time and the hot make-out sessions.
Actors : Jang Na Ra can make the most annoying characters turn into impressive quirks with her smile and she did exactly that. There are emotional scenes which were handled pretty well and maturely.
Lee elliya is someone i personally used to see as an immatured actress but her character had a lot of challenges that she conquered them pretty well.
Shin Sung Rok was his usual, fabulous bad boy.
Oh Ah Rin as Princess Ari is extremely lovable to a point you connect with her and hate her and love her at the same time.
A lot of other small characters are worth mentioning but none of them make a solid mark like the Ohrayi (Oh torayi family) and Seo Kang Hee
Will I watch it again? Probably no, because it is hell too long; not worth wasting 20 hours of my life.
Will i recommend it to anyone? No, because this drama needs a lot of patience and maybe a mood where you won't logically analyze the action scenes (Some actually had me questioning my sanity).
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Genre : Crime, Slice of Life
Story : Two youngsters decide to join the police force and meet people while growing up in their jobs. The story starts with a small description of their earlier lives and the reason why they decide to join the police force and the character growth of each of the characters through the drama is heart-felt and sentimental. The MVP though are Bae Jong Ok who is a badass detective and Bae Sung Woo who is a troublemaker of sorts. All the characters play their part in the story and every character is given enough importance to make us connect with them. If you want a drama that makes you understand the life style of a korean police-man, i would strongly recommend this.
Actors : Lee Kwang Soo has a funny face but the character growth he showed towards the end made me appreciate him as an actor. I have seen him in his earlier dramas but this showed his true potential as an actor. It would have been better if he gets a better role with a more matured love-story.
Jung Yoo mi is a really versatile actress.
Will i watch it again? Probably not.
Will i recommend it to anyone? Yes only for the amazing story.
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Genre : Sports, Slice of life, Comedy
Story : Baseball sensation Kim Je Hyeok get convicted for fatally injuring a criminal. The show starts with a bluesy note but turns extremely hilarious with a slow Kim Je Hyeok who takes time to process to deal with his situations in his own way. There are good people and bad people in this world and the situations that make this transitions are sometimes heart breaking and bitter sweet. This drama told us that "bad people" in the jail were only human beings who had gone astray that need help to realise it. This drama brought out well written characters with a beautiful realistic twist. A lot of characters were unexpected and the personal stories were absolutely beautiful. The humorous editing brings out those particular characters beautifully and making it more funny. I would advice you to jump into this drama right away if you're looking for a light but good drama. The chemistry between the main leads is another thing you need to look out for. It keeps you feeling fuzzy and wanting to see more. I really don't want to spoil it but there is another really sweet couple that i was rooting for :p.(Still not talking about his sister)
Acting : Park Hae Soo is an amazing actor and you can see his dedication to his work clearly in every second of the drama. While i do want to shout out to the director, the actors were almost flawless. Crystal was her absolute best in this drama. She was matured, sweet and worked the chemistry so well, she was almost perfect for the character. Seeing her act was an absolute delight.
Another actor that really stood out was Lee Kyu Hyung playing Han Yang. I was expecting him to be yet another comedic relief but his story turned to be another fight. Keep an eye on him till the end. Not only his acting was beautiful but his chemistry with each actor was really comfortable and bromance-worthy.
Will i watch it again? I might if i don't find a drama this worthy in the next few years.
Will i recommend it to anyone? Hell yeah. This drama deserves it.
Special mention to the OST ok by BeWhy that kept the energy up and Bravo My life by Eric Nam that was so perfectly ironic for the scenes and is now stuck in my head.
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Summary sounds too cliched?
Still wondering if you would try this out?
The deciding factor starts with where you are currently in your life. Slice of life is an understatement for this drama. In my opinion, this drama was specially made for people who are emotionally in connect with themselves and see the world crudely as it really is. The comedy kicks in right from the start and it makes you wonder if it really is for a light watch but then the strange characters walk in, the characters that you see almost regularly and wonder how are they still functioning in this mess of the society within their own bubbles?
Genre : Rom-com, Slice of Life
Story : The story starts with the happy but unfortunate and tough life of a writer who wants little too less from life. Raised in a partriach society all she wants is a place to rest and thats when she finds the eccentric man with his strange house and realises this could be what she was looking for. For a person who wants nothing but peace and quiet and may be a place where she belongs, this drama is particularly those who have lived through the irony of this world. What makes this drama special is the plenty of characters that make you laugh and see the ruthless world as is. The girls who are standing by each other even though they might be in a good or bad situations and the men who are willing to go through loops of fire to keep their girls happy is a refreshing yet has a strangely patriarch edge to them which is quite common in Asian dramas but what makes you happy is the fact that there is good in every bad and i would advice you to watch it for atleast 4 episodes to actually decide if you can be in love with the strange lonely man in his house.
Actors : Jung So Min is one of the most talented actors out there and she proves it with excellence why so. Her portayel of the character was similar to that of "Father is Strange" but somehow it seems natural.
This is my first drama with Lee Min Ki and even though he looks a little weird, i am going to try and watch more of his drama to see him act because this was an amazing ride. At some point i was convinced he might be one of those talking robots with 3 facial expressions.
Lee Som plays a head strong warrior princess kind of character that makes you challenge the society. KIm MIn Suk is a sweet lucky engineer and the struggle is so real from an engineers point of view.
I would also like to comment on the OSTs (which i rarely do) because they're so perfect for each charcater. I couldnt stop myself from humming along.
Will i watch it again? Probably if i cant find any perfect rom-com for binge watching on girls night.
Will recommend it to Anyone? Ha Ha I already have.
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The problem of this drama is not with the actors or the chemistry or the story-line but the only trouble was this drama was filled with pretentious and fake characters and situations. The biggest selling point that could have been good and luxurious food, turned out to be watery bland soup which turns cold very soon. The story starts losing its charm after a while and you are only left with drinking water.
Genre : Comedy, Romance, Melodrama
Story : A strong writer meets a charming young prodigy chef at a running group and they fall in love. The "temperature of love" stays hot till a few episodes and then goes cold and i don't mean icy cold, i mean the luke warm water that is boring to drink and you get tired of it after a while. Hong Ah is a rival writer who is in love with the chef but Won Joon is a wanna be chef who is in platonic love with Hong Ah. The rest of the characters are mostly pointless and worthless. Even an actor like Kim Jae Wook couldn't save this drama. There are internal struggles and character developments but the whole setting isn't as effective as to save the theme. Both the professions of a restaurant chef and a writer lack passion and look amateur-ish and aren't as fun to watch. The story on a genral topic isn't new in the drama world and mostly consists of predictable scenes and dialogues.
Actors :
Seo Hyun Jin is someone i personally dislike as an actor. I don't know if she really tries or just goes along with herself but there are points when she's bright in situations that have to be dealt with tragedy and her expressions are useless at romantic scenes. She tries hard to sound matured but she fails miserably and her dialogues of utmost deep romance sound like jokes.
Yang Se Jong has done a good job in making his character an passively emotionless machine and i am convinced. (yes, i am being sarcastic.)
Kim Jae Wook, What do i say about this man, i have been love with this man as an amazing actor and i have followed most of his dramas and he has never disappointed me once. But i could see his struggle and hard work clearly in this drama. His brilliance had me craving to see him more but sadly there wasn't much to his character than a sad man who has everything but is still miserable.
Other characters that could've been worked more on were Cho Bo Ah as Hong Ah who plays a really strong writer and Ji Il Joo as Kim Joon Ha and Lee Cho Hee as Hwang Bo Kyung.
Will I watch it again? Not till i am insomniac or forced to watch with a gun by my head and even then i'd probably fall asleep.
Will i recommend it to anyone? not if i like that person and yes if i want him/her to get rid of his/her addiction of dramas.
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Genre : rom-com, medical, melodrama
Story : As the name suggests, it is a hospital on a ship for the rural islands not connected by the roads. I have to say this drama was planned out on a creative and unique note with a promise of delivering something different and they start it with the same energy. The characters have been dropped in for their duties who start their story with a lot of grumbling. A reckless surgeon, a warm-hearted Internal medicine doctor, a Korean herbal doctor and a dentist. The staff is well selected with a mature and experienced head nurse and an enthusiastic nurse who is excited about becoming a scrub nurse but only a few characters are well developed and the rest are just toppings on a sundae. The cliche factor isn't avoided with famous star-kids and the table is set. You start hating Ha Ji Won's character as Song Eun Jae but very soon it isn't necessary because Doctor Kwak is the cute but warm hearted caring doctor that is physically impossible but that's why dramas have the ideally perfect people i guess.
There are accidents, incidents, and a bunch of strange cases that can only happen in rural areas but the cliched endings are what get you bored after a while. This is an endearing watch but that's all. The excitement dies out after a while and you're left with sure-i'll-watch-it-meh. There are unnecessary love triangles and passionless pursuing and all that overlaps with the good characters you actually want to follow. Towards the end, the hospital politics decide it's time for the preface and you still know how it's going to end so you're watching it in the background while doing your work. The screenplay is ruined with tactless comedy and even Ha Ji Won loses out. The dialogues, cinematography and plot everything could have been better only if they had properly concentrated on the main story without poking the main couple for more.
Actors : This drama was waited more because of Ha Ji Won and she tries really hard to deliver it well. Her character as a reckless yet talented surgeon is not something you see regularly but her character shows how strong women can be, something she has done in most of her dramas. I am not going to blame her for her stunted dialogues that tried to make her look uptight but the beauty of a strong woman who cannot be perfect but i am going to comment on how the writer tried to bring about her imagination about the 'perfect' man/doctor out there and that's how Kwak Hyun was developed. What's shocking is that Kang Min Hyuk delivers it with his soft features and that slight smile with utmost perfection. There is a strange dignified maturity in their relationship that you normally don't see in k-dramas which is why i have no right to comment on the chemistry.
I would have talked about the characters more if they had been well written but somehow, they aren't exactly commendable.
Will i watch it again? It was a sleepy ride so no. (This is not good enough for the binge watch night so if you want one i would advice you to watch Emergency Couple.)
Will i recommend it to anyone? I don't think i would. There are better medical dramas out there like the good doctor.
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To all the people who are wondering if this is a good watch, go watch Age of youth first.
I have been in love with Yoon Eun Jae and her character (may be because it reminded us of our awkward days) and that was the only part that disappointed me completely.
Genre : Slice of life, Sisterhood, rom-com, mystery
Story : Although i have had a negative impression till now, i will try to give out a non-biased review.
Our girls are back. Hurt, experienced, doubtful, stressed out and tired. The characters stayed the same except Kang Yi Na's. The story is framed a year later with a single mystery related to Song Ji Won as hinted in the last episode of Age of Youth. Jo Eun moves into the house as a new room mate and her story is beautiful. Choi Ah Ra is the latest addition to the house and the main theme is continued and the characters play their parts well. A lot of stereotypes are destroyed and a lot of taboos are touched just like the original story. What keeps you hooked to this show is the ingenuity in the stories and the emotional upheaval that everyone goes through at some point of their lives.
But the OTPs are missed desperately and you start feeling miserable trying to fish something out of it. (Yoon Jin Myung and Park Jae wan, Yoon Eun Jae and Yoon Jong Yeol forever) Song Ji Won and Im Sung Min are the only OTP left.
Acting : Before i start my rant, all i want to say is sometimes, its the fault of the actors.
Ji Woo : The only drama i have seen her in other than this was Star of the Universe, i was honestly upset by her acting. Yoon eun Jae was one of my favourite characters and she wrecked it beyond repair. I am pretty sure they might have tried really hard to cast someone as similar to Park Hye Soo but there were some points when she just got really annoying. To the point that there were times when i was seriously thinking if ii should give up on the show. From her laughter to her style of talking, you could clearly see the awkward way she was inexperienced in portraying an introvert. There were times she tried really hard but the character was completely destroyed all thanks to her.
Lee Yoo Jin : While Han Seung Yeon perfectly showed how a patient of anxiety, depression and self-denial acts, Lee Yoo Jin's acting was pathetic to the point you cannot taking him seriously. There is an inexperienced actor and the seriousness to his character and story that needs to be expressed is lost. I don't think the story or direction had any fault, only the actors were strangely inexperienced. What upset me was in both the cases, the bad portrayal of charcaters made them show normal things as mental extremities.
Park Eun Bin's character goes through a lot of changes and i think she was the only actress in the whole series who knew exactly how to bring out the different charms of her character. Song Ji Won does not dissappoint you. I haven't seen Choi Ah Ra's work before and i think this is her debut into acting and she is a delight to watch. I don't know if she was being herself or she really is a great actress but compared to others, she was absolutely flawless.
Will i Watch it again? I don't think so. I downloaded the first series but i dont think i will download this.
Will i recommend it to anyone? To everyone who wants a closure on the first series (though i would advice the fans of Yoon Eun Jae to stay away). First timers might feel a little clueless watching it.
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Don't judge a book by it's cover and this drama proves it. This drama is the reason i started watching korean dramas and i have a new found respect for the writers and directors of this show. Thank you for making this amazing story. May be it was personal or just the flood of emotions but this is the first drama that made me wail and look at the relationship i have with my mother. The bitter-sweet crazy roller-coaster ride that life is, i don't think we can ever imagine our lives without our mother and this drama made me relive my life one episode at a moment. At one point, i actually had to wait till the next day to watch the next episode because i cried through the night.
Genre : slice of life, friendship, sisterhood, rom-com
Story : This is a drama that everyone can relate to, motherhood, love, the struggles in life, helplessness and friendship. A daughter decides to write the story of her relationship with her mother and her. The story of 6 old women and their hardships in their life. Their experiences, pride, childish fights, stubborn antics, love and adore of their children and the sacrifice that each family has to go through, this drama will make you think about how well you have lived your life and what you have learned after going through all the hardships. It makes you wonder if you have lived your life well enough or if there is still something to be achieved. A mother who dreams to be free, who misses her children but is generous and doesn't want to burden their own kids, one who is going through everything painful with a warm smile. One who is a little possessive but loves her kid and one who is a mother even if she has never had a kid but has taken a lot of responsibility with no time for herself so she decides to spend her life trying to get into university and not be ignorant. They teach us what real life is that all you need is love and a bunch of friends who would never give up on you while you get wrinkly and wait for death together.
Actors : I don't think i have the right to say anything about the actors in this drama because they are way more experienced than any i have ever seen and the realistic story has nothing i can comment on. Jo In Sung is a treat to eyes and Lee Kwang Soo sows us his almost flawless acting skills. Go Hyun Jung is amazing and plays her part really well.
Will i watch it again? Yes.
Will i recommend it to anyone? To everyone that i meet. This is a story that needs to be shared with this whole world starting with my own mother!!!!
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