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Killer and Healer
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 14, 2021
37 of 37 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

Best Republican Era Bromance and Crime fight drama

This drama is so Addictive and Underrated Bromance drama
It's official channel on youtube didn't care much to promote it properly and it aired the same time as word of Honor drama with it's promotions and Multi lingual subbing ,,, it was foreshadowed by Word of Honor's popularity
they are Both amazing don't get me wrong but this drama really didn't get the same attention and fame and it really is a hidden gem
The drama has amazing cast that did an amazing performance
the two male leads are equally handsome and equally interesting in characters
you wouldn't notice that the first male lead the policeman is ten years older than his friend the doctor in real life
they looked the same age in the drama
the younger actor YBC is brilliant portraying his role with so much affection .intelligence and respect to his older colleague
also Mao Zi gin is a veteran actor who is brilliant portraying a psychologically hurt Cop whose actions sometimes extreme and unpredictable but cares so much about his city , duty and his best friend
Their Bromance or friendship is so strong that even when one hurt the other ,, the other one forgive him and understand his reasons without doubt
You will be shocked at the second half of the drama of how fast based it is and How the events rapidly went to extreme level of anxiety and destress to all the characters
It doesn't have one dull moment also it doesn't only revolves around the two male leads ,, it has another two with their own story that was unique as well and of course the supporting cast to complete the story really well
I highly recommend this drama if you want an exciting story with a lot of ups and downs and amazing Bromance and one of the most amazing friendship too much that it hurts

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The Mutations
4 people found this review helpful
by Kaptan
Jan 9, 2024
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 7.5

Simple but interesting ​

It was a different series. It was more interesting than its counterparts. The mutation was not depicted as disgusting to humans, animals or creatures. It is made simpler and plainer without increasing the level of fear. A different fiction was tried, I liked the series as it was. Of course, I don't know if the development of events has anything to do with reality. However, some of the events such as changing shape, going to another dimension, or poisoning may occur due to radiation or another substance emitted by a meteorite. Some of it may be imaginary. That's how I evaluated it. I found it different and interesting. I liked it too.
The actors were good too. I especially liked the performances of Huang Xiuan and Wu Yue. They suit the series and the characters attributed to them. I liked the child actors. A big Well done to them from me. Sandrina Pinna, on the other hand, was really a stranger to the series. A foreign actor was also a foreigner in the series. She was also a stranger to the series. I also liked the other character actors. It is recommended for those who want to watch a simple and different mutation series without expecting too much.

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Stars Falling From the Sky
4 people found this review helpful
Jul 7, 2012
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0
I had moments when I liked the series, when I got bored or simply thought that the story was forced. But if we get over the first episodes that are hard to believe there were some funny moments that made me continue. The children were also cute but from my point of view the brothers were the ones who sustained the series.

Story : Was forced most of the times but the relationship between the children and the uncles/nephew was fun to watch. I couldn't understand Jae Young's stubbornness and actions and compared to her mother, I actually gave the last more credit. It's strange to say this but for me Pal Kang remained useless from beginning to end. My favourite character was of course Kang Ha who was very complex and offered great scenes. The sibling rivalry was well portrayed and intense.

Acting/cast : I felt that everyone played their roles well. I can't give it a 10 because there were a few flaws, not worth mentioning but still..Also this series lacked chemistry from the main actors, maybe I would've loved the series more if I saw some sparks flying.

Music : So many songs played in this series, a mix of global music. Older, newer, Korean, American, European..all good music.

Rewatch value : To be sincere, I don't plan on rewatching the entire series, maybe just the funny scenes.

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Bad Papa
4 people found this review helpful
Mar 22, 2023
32 of 32 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

...

No one will give you the tune of despair like Jang Hyuk does. If you're expecting a father-daughter focused drama then don't even bother because that was less than 5% of the drama. Even the sport theme felt secondary. There need to be a supernatural tag/genre instead of adventure. It's about an evil pharmaceutical company making a drug that gives superpowers. Not even Jang Hyuk heavy lifting the entire drama on his back could've saved it. I wish this was only family/boxing themed, it would've been great.
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All the Liquors
4 people found this review helpful
by ziugae
Mar 28, 2023
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 4.0
Story 3.0
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 5.5
Rewatch Value 2.0

Nothing memorable

I don't even know how to start this...

Genuinely, I have no idea what the hell I just watched. There was barely a functioning plot, and a lot of the writing seemed like a half-assed attempt at depth. The actors were alright, but I hardly saw any chemistry between them so a lot of their scenes felt awkward to me. There have been other short series that I've watched and though the time restraints are there as far as for the storytelling, this one was just overall hard to connect to.

The story dragged out too much and when finally some things got "revealed" it turned out to be a very "Oh, that's it?" kind of moment for me. The only plus is that the episodes are short so I didn't have to spend too long watching this.

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Crash Course in Romance
4 people found this review helpful
by PHope
Mar 31, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 4.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

Not Good Enough

Korean Drama " Crash Course in Romance " is a family drama with rom com vibes and some mystery to boot.

The drama has an intense family story, with the dynamics between the family members being the center of the story. The relationship between mother and daughter was probably the best one of the drama actually.

The mystery case, in addition, offered some suspense to the plot and a few thrilling moments, when it got darker and more action forward. The game of guessing who was the one behind the murders was what kept things fresh for a while as well.

However, the romance was a let down. The leads didn't sell their chemistry and their romantic, sweet moments were too few to support a solid love story. In addition, they used many cliches, thus the story was predictable.

Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.

So, overall, four out of ten.

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Hwayi: A Monster Boy
4 people found this review helpful
by Miro
Apr 22, 2020
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10

A MUST to your list!

❤️❤️❤️Still debating if you wanna watch this or not??? I feel you.... BUT after giving this movie a chance, I've never been so happy. Aside from watching versatile actors come together in a big screen, I was able to watch my favorite young actor- Yeo Jin-goo!

Story- Wow!!!! It's dark, as it is supposed to be. He's a child kidnapped and raised by a bunch of killers and was able to adapt their skills in the process while growing up. He was betrayed by his own "family" and learned the truth and retaliates. From being an innocent child he turned into a monster overnight. Painful to watched as he slowly transform into their walking nightmare.

Acting/Casts- I have high expectations since all the veteran actors are together in this film, Yeo Jin-goo who's just 16 during this film /movie slayed his role. No wonder he gains the respect/recognition of his co-actors which is by the way the creme dela creme of kdrama world. He was a minor when they shoot this film, so when they were screening this movie he was asked to wait outside, he waited outside while eating hotdog. lmao. The veteran actors were skeptic at first since he was so young, they're worried if he can deliver the role well, since the story and his part is too dark. Surprise, surprise!!!! Yeo Jin-goo eventhough he's young, is considered as a veteran since he's been acting since he's 8. His co-actors said that all his scripts are clean, no notes or whatsoever, it means that he just read them, immersed himself to the role and BAM! He's youngest winner of Blue Dragon Film Awards... NEED I SAY MORE?❤️❤️❤️

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My Only 12%
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 5, 2023
14 of 14 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 6.5
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
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Only 12% Is Good

I came upon this drama by seeing a snippet of it posted on Instagram. That scene is arguably the sweetest and best part of the whole drama, the rest is a slow, repetitive slog that even the acting skills of Earth and Santa can't quite redeem. The story itself isn't bad despite the fact that it's entirely predictable. I wanted to like it and there were certainly aspects that I did like, but as a whole it just failed to engage. The lack of character development, the excessive crying, the slow pacing, and repetition, coupled with the final episodes being overly preachy and moving away from the romance of the rest of the drama resulted in a less than stellar product.

Like I said, the story itself isn't bad even though it is predictable. The problem comes from the slow pacing and repetition. The first couple episodes were more of a slow burn that I didn't mind so much because characters and the background were still being established. But once that was established, it became frustrating that it felt like very little was happening or progressing a lot of the time. The repetition was throughout. Eiw would feel hurt because of something Cake did or feel neglected and would sulk until they finally made up or, mostly after the time jump, vice versa. Despite the pair constantly talking about how they'd known each other since they were babies and how much they cared about each other, their communication absolutely sucked and I didn't feel that was ever really addressed or resolved.

Another detractor was the constant water works from Eiw. I don't think there was a single episode where he didn't cry at least once and he spent the vast majority of the final two episodes in tears. On the one hand, kudos to Earth because that had to be exhausting, I hope they kept him well hydrated with the amount of water he was losing, and for the most he was believable, but it was another aspect that was very repetitive. I was truly hoping after the time jump and the changes that he made to himself, there would be less crying, but unfortunately that wasn't the case.

The character development felt like it was lacking despite the number of years that go by. Yes, Eiw does make a change and come out of his shell and learn to socialize, but it feels superficial. Ultimately, he and Cake are still wrapped in their own little world where very little has changed. Even Cake coming out and saying that he would be gay with Eiw felt shallow. Maybe part of it is that while Eiw's feelings for Cake were developed and explored which was an aspect that I overall liked and felt was well done, we get none of that with Cake. He just comes back after 4 years and suddenly his love for Eiw has transformed from that of a brother to romantic. It felt far too abrupt and without reason. I wanted to see how Cake came to the realization that he loved Eiw romantically. The other characters felt equally stagnant. Again, despite the passing years, it didn't feel like there was much, if any, difference between them as high school and university students. Any changes were communicated verbally, not by actions.

The last two episodes were the final nail in the coffin, so to speak. We suddenly move from focusing on the romance between Eiw and Cake to Eiw's mom is dying and we're going on an anti-smoking campaign. It felt disjointed and like it didn't fit with the rest of the story. The vast majority of these final two episodes are spent with everyone crying, people constantly saying that his mom is going to be fine which was obviously a lie, Eiw blaming himself which while on the one hand was realistic to an extent, was again repetitive because we've gotten this from him several times previously. Not everything bad that happens is your fault, hon. But he's bound and determined to make it his fault. And then there's the anti-smoking PSA which just felt awkward and out of place. The doctor's explanation that the fact their father smoked was the cause of their mother's cancer was complete and total BS. Yes, third hand smoke is a real issue, but to so definitively say that was the cause of cancer was ridiculous. And then Eiw talks about how he asked his dad at every festival and holiday to stop smoking which I didn't find believable. I don't know many kids who would have enough of an understanding of the dangers of smoking to do something like that. Maybe once they were older, but I got the impression he'd been doing that since he was a little kid. Also, that's why he was mad at his dad? Not for abandoning their family which is also never explained why he did so, not for apparently failing to maintain contact, but because he smoked. That didn't seem realistic to me. And then there's the ending with Cake's friends suddenly deciding to throw out their packs of cigarettes and we're treated to a close up of them in the trash. None of it felt very cohesive with the rest of the story.

In terms of the characters themselves, I found them all to be a bit underwhelming. While I liked Cake for the most part, I found Eiw to be annoying and boring much of the time. Cake was much more nuanced with his emotions and reactions to things. He was interesting to watch. Eiw though spent 90% of the drama whining, crying and nagging. There was definitely an element of what on earth does Cake see in him. He got better after the time jump once he had more confidence, but the character was never my favorite. The other characters just kind of felt like they were there most of the time. The romance between Hom and Peak was lackluster and not believable to me. He stays hooked on this girl that he met a handful of times and doesn't really know for years? Also, timing, sir. His decision to pull her aside to talk about their relationship, or lack thereof, and ask her for another chance while her mother was dying was incredibly cringe inducing to watch.

The acting was a mixed bag. I liked Santa as Cake. For this being only his second drama in a main role, he did really well. He managed to convey a lot of emotion with just his eyes, but was equally good using facial expressions and body language. His acting made Cake the most interesting character to watch. Earth, Earth, Earth. He's a good actor, I know he is from other dramas I've seen him in, but I feel like he was so underutilized in this drama. His ability to realistically cry is impressive. Despite the amount of crying that he had to do in this drama, it rarely felt forced or fake. But he can do more than that, and I don't feel like he was really given a chance to shine. He was pigeonholed into this role of being weak, naggy, and overemotional and his character wasn't really allowed to develop beyond that. Prem was good as Eiw's older brother, Pao. Despite being a year younger than Earth, he was realistic as an older brother and I really liked him in a more mature role. I think this is actually my favorite role he's played.

The production was overall pretty good. I liked the way the changing technology was used to help show the passage of time. The cinematography was pretty good. There were a handful of shots that I really liked and the rest was decent. I can't say much for the music because I didn't notice it all that much, which can be seen as a positive since it wasn't distracting.

I didn't hate this drama, but I also didn't love it. Frankly, I found it to be pretty forgettable. It has some good moments, some sweet scenes, but I ultimately just found it to be lacking in almost every respect. Is it worth watching? Meh. You're not missing out if you choose not to watch it. Honestly, if you want to see the best part, just Google Cake's love confession from episode 12. It is truly the highlight of the drama, in my opinion, and one of the best confession scenes I've ever seen in a BL. Otherwise, the rest really isn't worth the time or effort to stay invested.

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Haeundae Lovers
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 6, 2013
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
lets just start by recognizing this freaking handsome man (kim kang woo)
i could just stare all day. ok back to the show. the acting was just ok i love go so ra coz i first saw her in i need romance and she was so cute. i dont mind the busan accent. for bok ja/yoom tae hee, they say u can take the woman out of the streets but u cant take the streets out of the woman, well this is exactly wot happened to her. for tae sang's wife, i loved her performance on 49 days coz of her big round eyes with really dark pupils, she just did ok in this show. the uncles were hilarious but the dad was just perfect. this 50 yr old man acting like a 6yr old was just awsome. anyway this is just one of those reg. dramas only theres a really really hot guy that u dont even care for the story

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My Husband Got a Family
4 people found this review helpful
Dec 19, 2013
58 of 58 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
SO I'll start off saying that I firstly did not enjoy this drama right from the beginning, that is the only reason that the story is 9/10. A lot of the drama fans said that the first couple of episodes were not great and we should power through because it gets better, so I did. I didn't get gripped until the 10th episode when the realised he was his son.

After they found the son the drama then became amazing in my view. I watched it in two days. The story and the acting was great and I was really glad that I did not stop watching the drama.

The acting was really good, I mean it was just wow. I fell in love with Gwi Nam (Yoo JS). I really just thought his acting was brilliant, especially when he was jealous, he made me laugh out loud. I also thought Yoon Hee (Kim NJ) was good, although she annoyed me a bit towards the end but then made up for it again. Overall all the actors did a great job to portray their characters. Also loved the Yi-sook and Jae yong couple. Lee HJ (Cha JY)really surprised me as he was hilarriousssss. I mean just really funny and I don't think I have ever seen him act so laid back.

Well I just want to say that overall it was a really really really good drama. Although it may be long it is definitely worth it. I wasn't hooked on the drama till episode 10 or 11 then it got really great for me. I think you should give it a go, it will definitely brighten up your day. Happy watching.

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Coffee & Vanilla
4 people found this review helpful
May 27, 2020
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 2.0
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I have watched this drama two times which clearly was a mistake! First time I really liked it, but then I didn't have watched many other dramas. Second time which is now my eyes really open up and I saw it what it really is and not just the actors. I forgave a lot to this drama only because there's my favorite actors, but I couldn't do that twice. This drama is just way too much vanilla and if I'm honest the story is horrible!! Like c'mon they started dating in the first episode!!! There's nothing interesting about that.

I was embarrassed in every episode bc the things they did and said in this drama was just so vanilla that it really make me wanna puke. The characters were also so boring and gloomy. The only character that was even a little bit funny was Akutsu and he didn't even have many scenes! The fact that Risa and Hiroto broke up in the last episode but planned getting married in the same episode was just ridiculous.

Also the female lead is honestly the worst character ever. She has no personality or her own will. She just did anything Hiroto told her to do and she was constantly in situations from which she had to be saved. I don’t know a more infuriating character.

The only good thing in this drama is the actors cause I love Sakurada Dori and Fukuhara Haruka and my points goes only for them!! I remember the first time I saw this drama and I was so happy because Nao and Daichi has their own drama now but this made me so furious bc they deserved better drama!

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Love 911
4 people found this review helpful
by Suki
Dec 21, 2014
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
When you watch a great movie such as this, I don't mind being generous with my ratings :D What I thought would be a feel good romantic comedy flick turned out to be so much more, and I'm not complaining. I loved every moment of this movie, almost didn't want it to end! I thoroughly enjoyed the novelty of the characters and the work that the actors did.

If you read the synopsis, it might seem like one you've read or seen before, and it is, objectively. But the manner in which the story was written and told, it was absolutely delightful to watch. Everything felt just right and nothing seemed to be rushed, the character development, the interactions, emotions, incidents that happened - everything was timed right. And the characters.. I just loved them! The character of Go Mi Seo was so refreshing to watch!

The casting was spot on. Everybody seemed to be doing a great job with their respective roles. Han Hyo Joo and Go Soo were adorable together! Amazing chemistry. I discovered Go Soo in this movie, and I think I'll stalk him a little after now :D

I cannot really focus on the music on movies unless something really stands out, in this case two songs stood out - Along Again by Gilbert O'Sullivan and the track that plays at the end of the movie (I LOVED that one). I don't recall anything else, which is good as well because it must have blended in well with the scenes :P

Absolutely worth rewatching! I'm so happy I have such movies to watch again with friends or even alone. A thoroughly enjoyable experience while watching the movie, it made me laugh, it made me smile, it made me wince, I might have even teared up a little once - in short, it touched my heart. I'd definitely recommend this to those who haven't seen it already!

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Wenderella's Diary
4 people found this review helpful
Feb 26, 2024
24 of 24 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.5
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It's Showtime! - A parody that you either love or hate

"Some people are born as Cinderella and some people are just Cinderella's sister."

The basis of a good parody is to flip the script, so throw out all your morals, disregard the synopsis and just enjoy the ride! And oh boy - this one was hilarious :D
The sweet and silly Mary Sue FL has turned into 黑蓮花灰姑娘 (black lotus Cinderella/someone who is pure in appearance, but opposite inside) and instead of a domineering president, we get a sweet and silly prince, that even upon finding out the truth still has the naivity of ten C-Drama FLs combined. Now imagine these two get married...

What makes this drama stand out the most is, it's self aware and completely disregards the thought "what will people think of this". Imagine you have the perfect story but all you're missing is a female lead, but you can't find one so you just have to fake it until you make it.
"Wenderella's Diary" made me aware of how much c-dramas have changed my expectation for how a story has to be and what the characters are like. It challenged my new found beliefs for a moment and reminded me of what kind of (fictional) stories I really enjoy. I've gotten so used to always seeing morally correct characters that feel so perfect or idolized, that it took me a minute to adjust.
But I truly enjoyed how fictional these characters were and how fun it was to see the "what if" played out, without having to think "is this a red flag?" or how I would have reacted if it were real, because that is out of the question. The comedy is on point and the shameless lies of the FL are almost as funny as the reactions of the ML and every supporting character.

The first half of the drama is especially funny with the constant back and forth of the FL telling a lie about her life and then having to "prove it" but it either goes wrong because someone exposes her or the circumstances change. The funniest thing is though, no matter what lie she tells the ML, he is just so in love with her that any explanation is fine with him and just when you think "Oh no! Now someone really exposed her", he turns around and finds a silver lining to be happy about.

I don't want to spoil too much but here are two examples:
1) FL fakes a run in with the ML and his employees try to expose her by showing him CCTV footage of her planning it but instead of being disappointed he gets excited about seeing her once more on the screen :D
2) Her evil sister exposes a possible relationship ending secret about her to him and he's just like "aww, you don't need to be jealous of us"
The reactions of the people around him whenever something like that happens are just DELICIOUS. It's as if they find him as unbelievable as the audience - another sign of how this is a well done parody.

The star of the show however is definitely Wen Rou. Her pompous outfits and never ending wits are making her one unforgettable FL. There is not a single naive bone in her body. Her compulsive lying made her an expert in spotting when other people aren't being truthful and I really appreciate how she stayed true to her character from start to finish. If you are looking for great character development, I have bad news for you but I'd say it makes the drama at least 20% better!
Early on I saw many comments comparing her to SFL villains in other dramas and although I don't fully agree, there is an argument to be made about that.
Cecilia Boey nailed the role in every aspect and I could not imagine another actress playing Wen Rou. Having a mixed-race actress play a character that is unlike most romcom female leads is like a double win. I've got no complaints :)

In the supporting roles department the drama also delivers a good mix of comedy and romance. The second lead couple has their own cut version out there somewhere, so great chemistry and a fun story is guaranteed! - But just a heads up, their story starts a bit later.

THINGS I LIKED A LOT:

- The running gags (example: whenever the ML finds out about a lie the FL told he sits by the piano in their apartment in a white suit. So when the FL enters she’s like "not this again")
- Easter Eggs (example: The Devil Wears Prada poster, references to snow white/cinderella, the episode titles)
- Casual relationships & the talk surrounding it (characters have been in relationships before, no shyness and there's nothing wrong with a little hook up, boy toy or being good with your ex :P)
- Unpredictability (although the overall story is predictable, there are a lot of clues that lead you in one direction but end up differently; don't rely on how tropes usually play out :)


"Wenderella's Diary" is hard to compare to any other drama because whenever I watched something parody related, it lost that aspect over the course of the episodes but "Wenderella's Diary" stays true to it's original plot, although around the half way point it loses some of it's steam. But luckily the second lead couple start their story around that time, serving all the chemistry one might miss in the main's. This is probably my favorite Fan Zhi Xin (My Lethal Man) romcom character yet. He's flirty but straight to the point and a great contrast to the ML as he also dated the FL in the past. - but don't worry there's no love triangle :D


THE NOT SO GREAT THINGS:

My reasons for not rating it higher than 8.5 have two sides.
First I don't see romantic chemistry between the two leads, however since the plot is focused on the FL faking her way through marriage and the ML's comical nativity, the lack of chemistry does not really impact the viewing experience at all. In my opinion you could have a puppet as the ML and it would still be funny - but not to take away that Shan Liang (ML) does have his moments, especially in combination with his three loyal employees who spare no effort to make sure no one can take advantage of him.
But it seems even the producers of the drama are aware of this, as I've read "Shan Liang is for Wen Rou, and the second male lead is for the audience" LOL
Although we get many hits at intimacy and enough kisses, I wouldn't call them steamy but it didn't bother me either.

The career plot of the FL was watchable but nothing special. As goes for the ML, his whole dating app was supposed to be a big part of the story according to the synopsis but you never actually see someone use it... they just talk about it.
The family of the FL is also not the best. She might be Cinderella's sister but neither her nor Cinderella (SFL) have had it easy with their father. I did not like her friend's (Han Qing) story and here and there the balance between live-recording and dubbing was off. The drama was filmed during the height of the pandemic and maybe that's why at certain times there was a lot of filming in studios. One could argue aside from the FL/ML story and the second lead couple, the drama is just average.
In terms of the ending, it fazes out like many Chinese dramas. It's happy and all is well, but there is also no sign of it possibly being a sad/bad ending at any given point before so it's not a surprise. It could have used a more "ending" feeling and maybe cut out a story line a few episodes earlier to invest more time into the finale but it's not the worst either.

Finally the "either you love it or you hate it" part of my review title comes into play - because if you take the story seriously and see the FL as a real person, you'll probably have an awful time watching this. She is a compulsive liar and the drama does not try to convey that it's a bad thing and she should change nor is there some big moment of clarity or redemption - it's a parody after all and if you watch it as is, laughs are guaranteed :)


I enjoyed this drama a lot and although it wasn't perfect I found it funny and am glad I watched it :)

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Pinocchio
4 people found this review helpful
Sep 1, 2015
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 6.0
This is one of my favorites for 2014. It's really hard to review it without throwing out the words "perfect" and "amazing".
Our main characters, Cho In Ha (Park Shin Hye) and Ki Ha Myung/ Choi Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk) find themselves in an overwhelming situation but overcome it in the end with love and perseverance. Their acting was amazing and they are on my favorite couple list.
I just adore their family! Yes, they are dysfunctional, but the minute you see them together, you forget about the norms and wish you had a grandfather like o' lovable, Choi Chong Pil (Byun Hee Bong).

Revenge is a huge theme for this drama. "How far are you willing to go to get revenge?" is a question explored with the character Ki Jae Myung (Yoon Gyun Sang) and I like how he becomes reflective and calmer as the drama progresses. He also looks very good with glasses.

Song Cha Ok (Jin Kyung), Cho In Ha's mother, really impressed me with her ability to hold her composure and icy-cold demeanour, especially after she and Cho In Ha are reunited. My gut also tells me is that 14 years of dealing with Park Ro Sa numbed her emotionally. I don't know if I am disappointed about finding out that she was more of a puppet to Park Ro Sa.

Which brings me to the main baddie. Nice and seemingly harmless, only to discover that she is a calculating and manipulative woman. However, the only thing constant about her is that she loves her son, Seo Bum Jo, and I feel that motherly love is best performed in the last episode.

Seo Bum Jo, our typical rich kid who got excited over convenience store kimpap. I adore the fact that he isn't your typical rich kid who has to get everything he wants. He handled rejection as a proper person should, and his character evolves into a supportive character that you can't help but love.

If I had to work for either MSC or YGN, It would be YGN! Firstly, all the superiors are so funny and chill guys. Hwang Gyo Dong is (Lee Pil Mo) didn't really step out of his usual "older role model, cool, collected character" (though he was a bit shameless) in this drama but I appreciate him here. The pairing hints between him and Yoon Yoo Rae( Lee Yu Bi) were uncalled for. It's like the production team had mixed feelings about it to.

Yoon Yoo Rae, our ambitious hard-worker and comic relief. I honestly dislike how they spent so much time on her believing that Ki Ha Myung had feelings for her. It dragged on. And then towards the end, hint on her with her Captain. The one scene that pissed me off was when the "Santa Clause" escaped, and her and Cho In Ha are in danger, our two main men only show concern for Cho In Ha. Having feelings for Cho In Ha is not an excuse for neither of them to be a decent human and ask if Yoon Yoo Rae is okay.

There were so many touching scenes that brought me on the verge of tears. Overall, superb acting and an awesome plot! I highly recommend this drama.

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Jun 29, 2020
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 2.0

Here, have this drink and let's listen to your worry!

To be honest i didn't even want to continue this after 2nd episode but Seong Jae was here so i forced myself and I don't regret even one bit! :D
This seemed like a hotel del luna look-a-like at first. But it turned out to be different. Plus in hotel del lune Jang Man Wol was taking all the spotlight while here the two men beside Weol Joo were shining for me :)
I liked how they were listening to problems and helping people solve them. Plus the comedy was nice :)
Choi Won Young stole the show for me! he was sooo incredibly cool here xD I mean i love the man almost everywhere he plays unless he plays a villain xD but he was extremely cool here! <3
And the most important thing is that I am super satisfied with the ending :) I wasn't expecting a so-called "happy ending" for this one and for the last ep i was prepared to cry. You know, the Hotel Del Luna type of ending. But thank you thank you for a Perfect great happy happy happy ending! :D <3 I am very ecstatic for it, I was going to give this drama around 6 but it slowly was going up and finally reached 9 by the end. lol It's not perfect but it was funny, cute, lovely and bubbly.
From all the jokes i can't forget the Apple one xD it was hilarious xD
Plus it was perfect as a 12 ep drama! they started it off well and wrapped it up well. Maybe if it was a 16 or 20 ep drama at this point it would have gotten draggy, as i admit i was fast forwarding a lot. But as a 12 ep drama it was good :)

I would recommend this drama to people who like comedic fantasy with many life lessons. This drama definitely goes to my "Dramas with good messages" list. Also Choi Won Young's role goes to my "best support/second roles" list. :)
Seong Jae's love interest girl was also a nice find for me :)

I never rewatch dramas so i put a random number there.

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