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Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan
5 people found this review helpful
May 9, 2017
15 of 15 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 7.5
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I'm relatively new to Thai dramas. The previous drama I completed was I Wanna Be Sup'tar, and after that I gave up on Thai dramas, until the adaptation of Princess Hours came and I decided to get myself accustomed to the Thai language while waiting for the episodes.

I shall be completely honest; I watched this drama purely for Davika Hoorne (Mai). Imo she's arguably the most attractive Thai actress currently active (not that I've seen many though). The main reasons that kept me off Thai dramas previously were my general distaste for the male leads they pick [1] and the ridiculous tropes they employ [2]. I'm happy to say that the male lead was fine in this instance (exactly why I decided to try it) and the two of them have great chemistry but unfortunately the second half of this drama was riddled with typical Thai drama cliches.

Did I mention that Davika Hoorne is unbelievably gorgeous? She looked stunning in every single piece of clothing she wore; the drama was like her individual fashion show. She was absolutely hilarious as Rosalin. It's not the first drama I watched her in actually. I vaguely remember dropping a drama where she was being tortured by every single character in it and I thought then that she was a pretty bad actress. This drama changed my mind. She has great comedic timing and great gestures as well. I mean, some actors have awkward hands when they act (like they don't know where to put them and what to do with them), but perhaps playing such a flamboyant character makes things a little easier. On the other hand, Kan who plays the male lead... Well, I'd say that he was average? He didn't really shine, but he wasn't bad at all. I guess I just didn't remember much of him. The triad boss character did leave an impression though, in that he was so stiff that even I took notice. The other side characters were all decent. This drama is essentially a comedy, and I think they did the comedic parts pretty well.

SPOILER ALERT

The drama started out great actually. There were a couple of cringe-worthy staring-in-each-other's-eyes-for-longer-than-necessary moments, a couple of super-fake-fall-to-initiate-skinship moments, but they were tolerable. I mean, when the comedy was there, I can still neglect those. It not as if this is a Thai drama problem, Chinese and Korean dramas have this sort of interactions as well. However, following that, everything went wrong. I was expecting it though. They pretty much exhausted everything they could in the farm, and they had to pull all the tricks out of their hat to extend the story to 15 episodes (mind you, each was ~1h 30min long). What happened next? Well, they had a misunderstanding, he explained but the evidence was accidentally destroyed, she refused to listen, then the second leads came out to wreck havoc. It doesn't stop there though. There was this cycle of her getting injured and him getting injured, and those little moments of intimacy to appease the viewers for delaying progress (my assumption, that is). How many times did Rosalin get injured? I think about 10 times. By the time I got to episode 10, I could barely take it anymore. Then they played their last hand by using the amnesiac plot point. Faaaantastic.

There were more than a few moments where I was on the verge of pulling my hair out. Some parts were really incomprehensible. Like how Rosalin's grandfather claimed that he was totally not forcing her to marry Tawan but actually trying to help her. Typical dramaland bullshit. We all know that it's drama for the sake of drama. They should really stop using such weak excuses, but just brush over it. Why highlight your own flaws? And how Tawan objected to Rosalin modelling because it wasn't "meaningful"? *sigh* There's also Tawan's feud with the triad boss (his father killed his father) which was so lame. Additionally, towards the end where they encountered the thugs and he got off his car to check them out, I was shouting in my heart for him to just drive away. It was simply too illogical for words.

SPOILER END

I gave a passing mark for the story solely because of the first part (the second half should be forgotten). The acting was 8.5, on account of Davika Hoorne's acting as well as the cuteness of some of the secondary characters. I swear it's completely unbiased. The music was so-so. The drama actually has rewatch value, if someone is willing to cut off parts in the second half and end the drama where it should have ended. Overall it's not great, but compared to other Thai dramas where I was turned off by their synopses immediately (or by the cinematography in the first episode), I think this can actually be considered "refreshing". Just skip to the last episode when things get bad (or end it after their first kiss [3]).

-- Footnotes --

[1] I think some Thai actresses can be very beautiful, but in comparison the Thai actors are less appealing. They also tend to pair someone I like with someone I just don't get a good vibe from on first glance (I call this a lack of audience affinity but it may be just me). I've seen pairings with HUGE age gaps as well.

[2] Thai dramas also tend to sway towards the makjang end.

[3] On the topic of kisses, it's really weird that the only real lip-on-lip kiss in this drama is in the first episode.

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iKON TV
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 27, 2019
11 of 11 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
If you already love the boys you'll have a blast watching their daily lives and getting to know them better. And if you dont then i think this show is the best way to do it. Bobby's lovable, endearing appeal and how he just wins you over, Hanbin being sweet and full of anxiety about random stuff, Jun being both emotional and hilarious, Jay being adorable, Song being gorgeous and savage, Dk being cute and entertaining, and Chan displaying his different sides. I liked that this show wasn't just comedy but deep and serious. I think it's the best way to define ikon 7: sweet, lovable, deep, sensitive but most of all extremely talented and hard working.

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Hidden Agenda
5 people found this review helpful
Oct 21, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 2.5
Story 3.0
Acting/Cast 3.0
Music 2.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

A disappointment.

This show is so disappointing. for start, I had liked the pilot, especially the activist plot that the side couple seemed to have, and the final product ended up being anything but what the pilot offered.

the acting are meh the ost is meh the story is all over the place and doesn't seem to be cohesive at all.

The relationship between Zo and Joke started with good communication and then it didn't because they needed drama between them. (at least they have chemistry, but a what cost?)

The side couple is the most painful thing about this show, criminally wasted potential, they went from having what seemed to be a promising subplot about a public and activist couple to the trope of a closeted soccer player and their screentime was nonexistent, so sad.

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Idol: The Coup
5 people found this review helpful
by Merci
Dec 20, 2021
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

A Unique Piece

First of all just to give you guys a little heads up, this is my first review so it might be a little rusty.
IDOL has a typical genre that is present in most of the kdramas in the past. However it has a rather unique tone to it.
I personally have watched a few Idol based series that mostly just focused their story line on romance. This isn't a bad thing per se but I think for a series to be truly successful and consistent it needs Drama. The drama shouldn't be just a simple story line that can be easily thought of in a minute. No, but it should have depth and meaning.
Honestly the drama in this series is phenomenal. I was hooked to every episode and sad that it had come to an end but even the number of episodes they had were suiting (to the story line). I loved how the story wasn't unnecessarily dragged and how they tried their best to be as realistic as possible. Then ofcourse there is the music, which was really good and I can tell they did put a lot of effort in it after all the series is centered around music.
I actually did learn a lot about the kpop industry and also about life in general. The things that these girls go through are quite relatable and the way they face and resolve their issues is quite commendable. There were moments where I was thinking to myself " how are they gonna solve this problem?" But later on seeing how they came up with their solutions made me notice their growth and experience over time. In addition to that all the actors in this show did a good job especially the girls. They truly pulled off the emotional scenes.
Now to sum it all up, I highly recommend watching this series it's worth it. If u are a romance junky like me please don't pass it off just because the romance present is what some would call " slight romance ". Love is visible in a lot more relationships than lovers and trust me you would appreciate the love u will see between these girls.
P.S: expect a lot of sad and happy tears.

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Behind Every Star
5 people found this review helpful
Dec 24, 2022
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Loved it & planning on rewatching when I’m in the mood something casual

I loved this show . Honestly started on a whim since I kept seeing it on Netflix & the first episode was a bit slow. But the relationship between main characters. Janes character was my favourite! I love strong female characters with a complicated personal background. I loved how every episode had a real celebrity playing their own character & it was nice to see the ones I recognised from the dramas I’ve watched.

I loved the quality of the show and the realist aspect it had. The fact that the agents were constantly facing a new problem and how they over came it was so real! It was the perfect casual show to watch, nothing too serious & usually each episode has its own plot/storyline but you get to follow the main characters personal story too. Would recommend 100% and definitely planning to rewatch when I’m in the mood for a laugh. I loved that this show wasn’t too serious and from seeing other reviews on here, it’s a shame people didn’t like it

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Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoku Mieru
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 23, 2022
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

How to do a family heartwarming drama RIGHT

In recent months,it hasn`t escaped my attention that many dramas are cashing in on "nostalgic setting and simple relationships" in order to raise viewership as we comfortably sit in our homey cages.And the world around us all but collapses,with one bad situation happening after another in a frenzied sequence.Thus,it is not too farfetched to call dramas dealing with issues "Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoku Mieru" presents a welcome change of pace.And what a welcoming change it is!

This drama is so...simple.But not in the mundane repetition repackaged every few weeks for massive consumption simple."Tonari no Kazoku wa Aoki Mieru" is simple in its earnestness to showcase and shed light on important topics while presenting interesting characters with their own issues and dilemmas outside of the primary storytelling perspective.Simply put,this drama throws us in the shoes of four different families inhabiting the conjoined living facility "Puzzeal".And those are:Igarashi family(made up of a husband Daiki and wife Nana,whose infertility issues and subsequent treatment are threatening to put a neverending damper on their healthy marriage),Komiyama family(made up of incessant wife Miyuki,mousey yet good hearted husband Shinichiro and their two daughters Yuka and Moeka,with the former wanting to decide her own future and wishing for a freedom she could do that with),Kawamura family(made up of lovers Chihiro and Ryouji,and a new,welcomed(?) addition,Ryouji`s son Ryota) and Hirose family(made up of lovers Wataru(n) and Saku,the only gay relationship in this drama).

With such a peculiar set of characters,one would think at least some parts of the free flowing storyline would suffer.And while I do have minor complaints(as I often do) this is a group character study I was invested in from start to finish.As previously promised,I will not be diving into spoilers regarding the actual story,but I will touch on these precious relationships that have painted a huge picture for me to delightfully dissect and gawk at.First off,our main protagonists(if we can call them that) Nana and Daiki are an amazingly healthy couple,in terms of their interactions,all things considered.For the most part,they communicate very well,whether outwardly or in non communicational ways,feeding a certain dose of realism to their little family.They have to go through a lot and be ready to learn and educate themselves about things they seldom thought about before.And this experience is not only educational for them,it is very much educational for us,the viewers,as well.With each new obstacle becoming grander and harder to tackle,we also manage to learn something new about this clumsy,but well-meaning couple.So we root for them to suceed.And mostly,I love their story.And while I`m in no way spoiling the conclusion to their fight,I`ll say it`s heartwarming in a realistic way.It`s beautiful and it feels just right. I had no problems relating to their struggles,even when I haven`t experienced them myself.They are both their own people,with wishes and goals separate from their relationship,but a sense of togetherness never fails to follow them through every twist and turn they face.

On the other hand,as a complete opposite to our lovely pair,Komiyama family just feels and looks like a nuclear family gone wrong without adapting to current times.It is flawed,ugly and superficial in the worst of ways.And yet,it is a family that could exist somewhere right as we speak.Miyuki and Shinichiro are a weird mismatch of propriety and hidden ambition that just isn`t working and I`ve got most of my bones to pick with their storyline and how it concluded,but I`ll still say they`re incredibly compelling.Every messy decision they make directly affects their two adorable daughters,who each have their own ideas and goals and for that,the writers are to comended.I didn`t feel like either of the daughters felt like mere plot devices to move the story along(nudge nudge "Hometown Cha Cha Cha").At times,they were even more mature than their parents and that can be perceived as rather realistic as well.We do have this inane perception of kids being utterly hopeless and childish,but children can,if there`s a chance presented,be wiser than most adults I`ve met.To sum it up,Komiyama family is the detonator to most issues that follow this small commune.But they still somehow didn`t get on my nerves as much as they should have(except for Miyuki,she can eat grass).

Kawamura family is perhaps the most modern take on an actual family in this drama,since it`s made up of an engaged couple Chihiro and Ryouji,who have both decided against having kids,as metropolitans who`d simply rather enjoy each other`s company.And at first,this arrangement worked.But then Ryouji`s tucked away son Ryouta appears and this attractive pair are suddenly faced with a huge change in their lifestyle.And while Maryjun Takahashi is probably the least equipped,acting wise,I did sympathize a lot with her character Chihiro,as someone who also lacks that motherly instict so many women supposedly ought to have.Despite this though,due to her past,she is in my eyes,ironically best equipped to parent Ryouta,something she realizes rather late as well.It`s a beautiful secondary plotline I found very satisfying and fun to witness,especially when it comes to Ryouta`s and Chihiro`s bickering.

And finally,we come to the most progressive couple(who are again ironically,quite traditional in their approach to love)Aoki Saku and Wataru Hirose,the Hirose family. Their relationship is most likely,very controversial for their loved ones(for whatever reason,equality for all) which is very much depicted by the older partner Wataru,being ashamed of his sexuality and how it might affect other people`s perception of him.As a successful architect,coming from a good family and as a good looking man,Wataru`s grapple with whom he actually loves creates a great deal of rift between him and his adorable,bubbly younger partner Saku,an orphaned young adult who,unlike Wataru,is very conscious of his sexuality and proud of it,while still being aware of the issues it might create for Wataru.Even though he is younger,Saku is incidentally more mature and understanding than perhaps any character in this drama.And after the main couple Hirose household turned out to be my favorite as well,and their romance is quite sweet and unassuming.

After so many accolades and praises,I do have a few minor inconveniences when it comes to this drama and those are mainly regarding the way they decided to present changes of heart of some characters and the lack of variety when it comes to music.As some might know already I`m a huge fan of JDramas understated cinematography,so I had no issues in that matter.

Finally,this drama`s way of posing questions leading to discussions regarding infertility,acceptance,LGBTQ+ rights,the idea of a healthy family,prejudices etc.while still being light and amazingly easy to relate to,made it one of my favorites when you simply want to watch people deal with life in a rather realistic way and a fun approach.It feels very universal and I`d recommend it to most friends.Let`s all open our hearts a little bit more today,everyone!

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A Perfect Man
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 20, 2023
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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A surprisingly good drama

I didn’t know what to expect watching this but I found myself really enjoying this drama. Joe Ma is the cool and suave bodyguard that we are getting used to watching but it never gets old, and pairing him up with Ali Lee was a great decision. The story was quite ridiculous but I let it off the hook because the drama was just so entertaining. The general premise is that Ali Lee’s character got married in England but her husband couldn’t have kids, so they got donated sperm from the sperm bank , which coincidentally was donated by Joe Ma after losing a bet. Somehow, Ali finds out the doner was Joe so travels to HK to find him many years later after her husband passes away. Already the setup is a huge “wtf?” in my mind, and yet somehow it works. Ricco Ng plays the 17-year-old son to the two biological parents and somehow he managed to pull it off. He really does act and sound like an immature teenager.

Although the main actors were great, the major stand out for me was Yoyo Chen. Her character was flawed for sure but the number of scenes with her were all incredibly entertaining thanks to the personality of the character she was portraying. She plays the aunt to Joe Ma who just so happened to be younger than Joe in the drama, so the interactions between them can be a little awkward but hilarious as a result. The scene where she gets proposed to put a huge smile on my face.

But despite all these great things, it suffers from the old TVB rushed ending that make things a bit weird. It is not as bad here, but the final episode where Ali kept pushing Joe away made no sense. She explained it to her best friend but even then I was scratching my head thinking “what are you talking about?” It does have a happy ending, thank goodness, but that last episode for the most part had me really confused over what the writers were thinking.

Overall, a great feel good series and worth rewatching in future!

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Dream Garden
5 people found this review helpful
by em9798
Feb 4, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

A drama that hooks you in since the very beginning!

The drama is told in reverse order and I really love that because it just hooked me in right away. I loved the cases on the shows, it was very interesting and well done. The characters felt so real and I cried many times. The main leads romance was a slow burn so I didn’t really care about them, and was more engaged with the second main leads more with the FL’s best friend. The main conflict is built up a lot but the ending felt a bit rushed and in your face. However, overall this drama is a really good drama that will have you hooked as the ML and FL tries to help other people! Also Gong Jun did well in this one!

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Lovers in Bloom
5 people found this review helpful
Feb 8, 2020
120 of 120 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 7.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 5.0
My first LONG drama and certainly first LONG review! (⌒▽⌒)☆

Story: The story, is very simple. Too damn simple yet it portrays the life of an Asian family & everyday life at a police station beautifully. All of the characters belong to different society classes and struggle through different issues. But mostly, the story focuses on portrayal of parents' love for their kids which is the main theme for this drama. The children are what makes the parents strong no matter how good or bad the parents/children are as people. One thing all the living have in common is the love for their children. And how this love sometimes make them controlling and blind to what their children want or what kind people they become. It is that love which makes the future of the children or destroys it altogether. You'll find many version of this love in the drama.
The thing that bothered me the most is: What's so wrong with marrying/falling in love with a person who has a kid from previous relationship? Its something a lot of people suffer from in Asia or maybe the whole world and the only solution lies in forgiveness and understanding.
I rated it 7/10 because although at first it was somewhat interesting, by the second half I was mostly annoyed at all 3 main characters. I felt no such chemistry between the leads which was a bummer. I hated how stupid the characters were most of the time but all's well if it ends well ;)

Acting: The reason I went for this 120 episode drama -> Do Ji Han x Im Soo Hyang. It's my second drama with both of these actors and let me say that Im Soo Hyang is so damn talented. She portrayed the role of a single mom really well. Had I not seen her acting in Graceful Family, I wouldn't have noticed how much she's improved. Do Ji Han, having nailed it in Hwarang, is really good here as well but he still needs more experience. He portrayed the cold-hearted police officer role really well (his character was annoying as well tbh) but he needs more experience if we compare him with his co-start in this drama!
Next, I liked actor who played Jin Dohyeon. His portrayal of spoiled 30+ year old rich person was spot on and I loved his character development the most before it became victim to the writing. He's a jerk, mind you but he changes in around episodes 70 - 95. Other actors were fine, good if not the best. Huijin did her role of annoying older sister so well that I actually hated her. I'm finding myself annoyed by the actress too. LOL.

Music: It was fine. Nothing that stood out for me ;)

Re-watch Value: Nah, nope! It already took me over 3 - months to finish this drama so there's no room for re-watch!

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The Duke of Mount Deer
5 people found this review helpful
Feb 16, 2012
40 of 40 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Dicky Cheung in a period drama? What could be better?

This remake of a chinese classic is stunning in its originality and modern take on well loved characters. The story itself has been a long favourite of mine for many years, and to be honest, Wei Xiao Bao will never be the same again after you watch him portrayed by Dicky Cheung.

STORY:
A new take on an old story, filled with a few new twists that keep us oldies interested, but loyal enough to avoid offending our delicate sensibilities. Filled with deep political plots, thrilling fight scenes, as well as endearing interpersonal interaction; this drama will have you on the edge of your seat, laughing, and/or crying all at once. It will make you hold your breath, or try to catch your breath as you crack up like a maniac, and make you cry your eyes out. All in all, it has everything a good story should have.

ACTORS:
I can't begin to describe how brilliant the actors in this drama are. Every.single.one is a GEM in chinese television (except Ekin Cheng).
Never have the wives of Wei Xiao Bao been endowned with more vivacious and believable personalities before this series.
Whereas previous series have often focused on developing only one or two of the wives, this version gives each girl a wonderfully rich personality and a chance to show it off.
The actors themselves, too many to list, are all exquisitely skilled in portraying their roles and bring life to a story that has been done to death.

MUSIC:
Dicky Cheung is less known for his singing than his acting, but nobody ever said that he was bad. His opening and ending tracks for this drama are catchy and memorable, though admittedly, typically modern.

REWATCH VALUE:
Honestly, there are some moments you just have to relive. After you watch it, you'll know what I mean.

OVERALL:
It's old-school period drama at its best, with Dicky Cheung leading the cast with his amazing acting skills.
One of my all time favourites, and sure to be a favourite of many many more.

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Nirvana in Fire
3 people found this review helpful
Dec 6, 2016
54 of 54 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
Chinese historical dramas are the best, Basically, it doesn’t matter if you don’t usually watch dramas from China, or if you don’t usually watch period dramas, or if you don’t usually watch long dramas. This drama is, objectively speaking, so splendid and magnificent that if you don’t check it out, you’d be missing out. Big Time.
Not even exaggerating, by the way.

1) The reason I watched this :
if you’ve poked on my dramalist, you would probably know that I watch Korean dramas almost exclusively. It’s partly habit, partly soft spot, and partly the excellent production values that kdramas tend to serve up. Coz I do like pretty things, as you very likely know.????
Still, I like to keep an open mind, and when something that’s not within my usual wheelhouse gets a lot of buzz, the curious cat in me can’t help but want to see for myself what the fuss is about.
That’s what happened here.

2) background and cinematography :

A LAND OF FAIRYTAIL, its a world in itself , a unique story plot fantasy world , full of twists and LOVE , the scenes itself , are original .. The production values of this show are so high that it often feels more gloriously cinematic than modestly small screen.
Everything is carefully, lovingly, beautifully shot, and it is a literal feast for the senses. From the amazing landscapes, to the loving camera angles and every meticulously-framed shot, to every deliberate, painstaking detail in set, costume and background music, everything is precisely, just-so perfect.

*The cinematography is great , which is one of the strong points of this drama


3) Acting
Our principal cast does a tremendous job of bringing their characters to life, and even the baddies are excellently and believably portrayed. Layered and nuanced from the big moments to the quiet, subtle ones, every major character is delivered with an admirable level of mastery and commitment.

10/10.


4) The writing
Its all about the writing ... this show wouldn't have been a success without the great mind of the writer,As excellent as the production values and acting are, the writing is truly the star of this entire show. Mad, mad props to Hai Yan, who not only wrote the original novel, but also penned the script for this show.

ONE WORD " General brilliance "

5) My impression (How did it affect me):
Its like I lived in the world of FANTASY and dreams for a short period of time :)


*Is the drama memorable: YES

My impression: 9/10.

6) Overall: 9/10

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A Poem a Day
5 people found this review helpful
by June
May 16, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
Story: 8/10

It was essentially slice of life at its best. Nothing extravagant yet nothing too simplistic. I loved loved the poems and let me tell you I am not a big fan of poetry thanks to A-level Literature. But the poems from this drama was absolutely sensational and so heartfelt. I loved how there was a story behind each poem. The drama was quite unique in the way it explored various points and mini stories throughout the series. It was delivered quite well as well. I felt that in each episode, there was always something to take away as a lesson or as something to reflect upon. The story was kept real and relatable but also had its lighthearted and comical scenes, which by-the-way were absolutely amazing. I couldn't stop laughing at various scenes of the drama. Romance wise? It was quite unexpected actually...that is all I am going to say about romance. I am not and will not ruin it for you (it's that good). The only thing I felt the story lacked was how it did not thoroughly explore the development of some of the characters; they were mostly snapshots of what the characters dealt with/did on a daily basis. Particularly with Jang Dong-Yoon's character, I felt it lacked depth and understanding, especially with the way the drama ended. As a viewer, I didn't feel quite connected to his character. But other than that, it was overall a good watch.

Acting/Cast: 10/10

Okay, I don't know about anyone else but for me, the cast was amazing. I think each and every one of the cast played their role really well. Lee Yoo-Bi perfectly suited the female lead with her baby-faced beauty (I can't still believe she's 27?!) and executed the role amazingly. Likewise with the rest of the cast.

Music: 8/10

I don't really have much to say about the music, because I hardly paid attention to it. But overall it was good. Nothing overrated or unsuited. The music matched the atmosphere of the scenes and set the mood perfectly. I particularly liked the soundtrack when the poems were being voiced.

Rewatch value: 8/10

Hell yes. I would definitely come back to watch it again. Maybe not anytime soon.

Overall: 8.5/10

So there. I gave it 8.5/10. I didn't give it the full 10 because I think this drama did have some plot holes. Although all in all, it was a good watch and you will definitely find yourself in love with some of the characters. Like it or not, I would say give it a chance.

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Hello, Me!
5 people found this review helpful
Apr 8, 2021
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.0
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Extremely cliched but Surprisingly Refreshing & Uplifting!

Hello, Me is not very creative as its story renders around typical troupe and Kdrama cliches .
Its storytelling style also makes it predictable and less suspenseful. the pro side is this makes the drama Light and easy to follow as its development and twist has been foretold (or dropped hints in advance).

What makes the drama works is also what could have harm it (its a double edge sword). For me, I liked how the stress from EP 1 to 16 is centering around FL - Ban Han Ni but is also a little upsetting that ML is basically shoved aside and became a complementary piece. A little unexpected how young Ban Han Ni is dominating the airtime (sometimes even more than the ML) but fortunately for me, I grow to like "Scarlett".

Likes/ Strength
Actors are very good at digesting and expressing their roles, it is not easy to act "innocent as a child" with a mature like appearance. Both Choi Kang Hee and KimYoungKwang nailed their roles perfectly.

I like the respectful interaction between ML and FL all the way to the end. Is annoying in other dramas where ML force their way to win FL heart (especially Noona relationship). That usually rubs me off the wrong way.

Music is very powerful in this drama but in a typical way. Instead of romantic/ emo ballads, I am hooked by its uplifting / uptempo cheering life and freedom type of songs. Bonus, the squid dance and Joa office routine song which are not part of OST totally steal the show.

Dislikes/ Weakness
I think too much attention on side story of ML's aunt company stealing plot and Anthony's career as an actor as both of these didnt really make much impact on BHN life and decision. Is very filler like but glad the writer wrapped the subplot up nicely and clean.

Is light and simple, warm, funny but not too cheesy.
Which is why to me, this drama is quite refreshing despite recycling the old Kdrama troupes/ cliches.

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TROUBLEMAN
5 people found this review helpful
Jan 18, 2012
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
I am glad I watched this dark and hilarious drama. Well directed with a range of unique characters and at first, things don't seem to connect but they do, by the end.

I really enjoyed the wide array of quirky characters. They were all well fleshed and interesting. The sequence of events was interesting to watch as well. There are moments of sheer hilarity and then moments of horror as well ... there's a nice balance of both.

Not a perfect drama but still a unique and interesting one.
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Plot Love
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May 20, 2021
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 2.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 3.5
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

= Day Time Soap

I guess this is C-drama version of American Day Time soap and how did it ever get high stars that's just puzzling!

7 years of "misunderstanding" due to even tho we were married BUT I am going to believe any A Mao A Gou's words.
Scene started out w/ Evil jealous model followed by Evil jealous sister ex in law
followed by some over dramatic soapy music enters the FL
ML FL hate each other through hearsay. Nasty grandpa comes in chews her head off
Jealous rival of ML has a grand evil plot continues to target FL but no wait, final episode reveal it was over a hamburger!
This is straight up day time soap just needed some hair pulling and water splash on face action

What was good?
hmmm the little kid? Cutest boy ever memorizing all those lines.. Impressive!

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