Even though it is a period romance drama, it is very engaging with superb acting from everybody, especially from Kim Soo Hyun. Great ensemble that even the secondary characters have their own purpose. There's something of everything: thriller, suspense, romance, drama, tragedy, family, politics, comedy that keeps you at the edge of the seat. Definitely worth the watch.
So far, the least likeable of the "Flower Boy" series as the plot is slow and the cast of characters are less interesting. The acting and portrayal of the male lead is the only saving grace but the lack of chemistry with Park Shin Hye may be partly to blame for the lackluster story.
Really good story with human dramatic elements. The hospital politics can be a tad tedious towards the end but it is a feel good story about human compassion and people's ability to overcome obstacles.
"What a tangled web we weave" is the perfect phrase for this courtroom drama. Though sometimes convoluted, the events are all tied up one way or another. Noona romance made believable only by Lee Jong Suk's portrayal of a valiant love-lorn noona-protector, but chemistry between the pair not so much. The suspense all but makes up for it.
After watching a quarter of the drama, I was not motivated to watch it for a few reasons: mainly, the ML's annoying fake laughter and secondly, the FL's sickly-looking character. The over-the-top antics of the villagers and the one-dimension caricatures in the drama did not aid in supporting my need to watch this drama. Then knowing there was all the ill-fated and illogical coincidences, ML losing memories, FL losing baby, SFL losing her man, SML losing his love, really did not entice me to continue.
IMO, The best of the series only because of the male lead Sung Joon and his character Wan trumps all the negatives in the drama, and because it is cable, more "adult" (compared to mainstream rom-coms) themes are explored, such as single mothers, and depicts love and sex in realistic terms. The chemistry and dynamic among the cast is great. Not as much bed scenes as the 1st of the series, but the story has more meat to it, and the kisses are still hot.!
I think the drama has a potential to be more amazing as it tackles mature and serious issues like mental illness which is big taboo in reserved societies like Korea. I appreciate the realistic elements as it deals with this subject without being patronizing and the drama discussing mental problems with a very gentle and delicate hand. However, what I find issue with is that almost EVERYBODY in the damn show has a mental health problem.
I get it that it's about psychologists and their patients, but how unlucky can one be, having a schizophrenic BF, an non-functional father, and the female lead herself battling issues with intimacy on her own. As if not to be outdone by his GF's miserable life, the Male lead suffers from a serious mental illness brought on by his abusive upbringing and violent past, which affected also his mother who suffers from disassociation and his brother with anger issues. Then after all the miserable stories we hear, everyone seems to be all miraculously happy in the end with their respective partners. Jo In Sung is a very good actor, however, his aegyo moments are cringeworthy. He cannot do cheese.
Story and characters are adorable. Cinematography and music timing is also pretty impeccable. The sizzling chemistry between Kim Soo Hyun & Jun Ji Hyun propels the drama into another dimension, and arguably, there are no other actor/actress that could play these lead roles so well as they brought the quirkiness of the characters to life. Some loopholes/questions remain unsolved though. It seems like a hodgepodge of secondary characters and events skimming the surface with not enough backstory, thrown in for convenience sake. Not as airtight or compact as it could be and a little drawn out at the end. This is more of a drama that tugs at the heartstrings rather than cater to logical reasoning (even on the non-fantastical elements).
Best of Park Shin Hye's dramas, and she has finally learned how to kiss. Pairing with Lee Jong Suk is adorable. Good and poignant story about journalistic integrity, and that the choices a reporter chooses to make will affect the lives of other people. Debate between the quest for the truth and the thirst for ratings, plus other dichotomies.
This drama will only appeal to a select few. If you are morally appalled at the thought of an emotional affair between a 20+ yr old man and a much older woman, run from this drama. Otherwise, it is a beautifully crafted love story between two people who have similar interests but opposing ambitions. It is the story of two people's journey and the choices they make in life: whether to be poor in love but wealthy in life. ..or to be poor in life but rich in love. Can you really have both? Yoo Ah in is perfect as the piano prodigy as his fingers weave through the keys. Great acting from both leads. Only drawback from the drama is it could be draggy at some parts.
might as well just not watch TV shows then with such a shitty opinion to drop things in one ep lol
Well, it's still MY opinion and MY time that I'm wasting by watching the show.....case in point like this minute I'm wasting responding to your comment.
Amazing! It is as good, if not better than City Hunter, which was so far my favorite action drama, and this one trumps it. Drama has it all: Fast-paced action, forbidden romance, murder mystery surrounding childhood friends, missed connections and reconnected family, political thriller, etc. Ji Chang Wook managed to make the action scenes look really bad ass and cool and so hot and sexy at the same time. His performance as Healer and alter-ego dorky nerd Park Bong Soo are equally endearing. Park Min Young also slays as the inquisitive reporter and their chemistry on-screen is sizzling. The rest of the cast, especially Kim Mi Kyung, round up the drama with solid acting skills. Healer sets the bar when it comes to Korean Action drama, will be hard to beat.
The Acting from the Male lead elevated this drama to new heights. It is hard to play 2 characters, but he had to play 7. Amazing. The story is heart-wrenching and also has its share of comedy. I would have rated it a 10, if the last few episodes didn't become kinda draggy with all the repeated flashbacks, and the time could have been better utilized in tying up loose ends.
First off, I don't like the ghost character. What was making me just watch this drama was Park Bo Young and even she could not save the drama for me. Secondly, I do not know whether the male lead fell in love with the female lead because of the ghost possessing her body or if he actually fell for her personality (which was not much to begin with). Even though she admired the chef even before she worked for him, her personality is a as dull as the floor of my kitchen. I finally had to drop it because I wasn't sure where the drama was going although I can already predict that it will just end happily with a pretty bow in the end.
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I get it that it's about psychologists and their patients, but how unlucky can one be, having a schizophrenic BF, an non-functional father, and the female lead herself battling issues with intimacy on her own. As if not to be outdone by his GF's miserable life, the Male lead suffers from a serious mental illness brought on by his abusive upbringing and violent past, which affected also his mother who suffers from disassociation and his brother with anger issues. Then after all the miserable stories we hear, everyone seems to be all miraculously happy in the end with their respective partners. Jo In Sung is a very good actor, however, his aegyo moments are cringeworthy. He cannot do cheese.