Entertaining rom-com with great skinship and hot kisses
The drama tells the story of the female lead who has been in love with her boss (male lead) for the past four years. One day she decides to confess her love, only to be rejected by him. But this is not the end of their love story.Male lead is your typical CEO. Female lead is a writer who also becomes a scriptwriter to her upcoming movie (adapted from her novel). Second couple is male lead’s younger sister who becomes the actress in the movie and her love interest is the director.
THE REJECTION (episode 4)
Some people might be apprehensive to start this drama because how could the male lead suddenly like her after he rejected her and how could the female lead accept him after that. Well, I personally found the drama handled that storyline quite well. The female lead is a prideful and closed off woman so when confessing she gave him only superficial reasons for why she liked him (for his money and looks) instead of the truth. This didn’t sit well with the male lead and he rejected her. The female lead cried all night and the next day quitted her job and moved on from him. The male lead on the other hand had initial prejudice against her (believing she indeed only liked him for his money and looks) and was blind to his feelings for her until it was too late. As soon as he rejected her, we saw him instantly sad and regretful. He realised his mistake and hence began to pursue the female lead for many, many episodes.
POSITIVE:
- One of the best skinship and hot kiss scenes in a cdrama (seriously you need to watch this drama to know what I mean).
- Fun, relaxing and light-hearted rom-com vibe.
- No stupid love triangles or second male/female leads that try to break them up.
- No break ups. Male lead does take his time to pursue her but once they get together there is no separation.
- Great chemistry between the main leads. I could always feel the tension, angst and love between them.
- Healthy and supportive parents of both leads which is rare in a cdrama.
- Adorable cat pet.
NEGATIVE:
- Second half of the drama can feel a little draggy.
- Female lead force kisses the male lead. This scene can upset more sensitive people. I’m ok with it since it’s a drama not real life but people complained about it so I thought it’s worth pointing it out for those that are more sensitive to these things.
OVERALL:
If you are looking for a light-hearted rom-com where male chases the female, with very hot skinship and kiss scenes, you will enjoy this drama.
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Most people know this story so I won't bother talking about the plot.
My only complaint about this version is the pace during certain episodes and the ending. The first 10 episodes moved fairly quickly to me. Not in a bad way though. It kept me wanting to stay up longer to watch another episode. But episode 11-15 moved slowly. Everyone (well those who have seen the other versions) knew what was coming and I felt that the drama was just dragging on.
The ending, I was expecting too much. I was slightly disappointed to be honest. I felt like a lot was left on in the last episode.
I enjoyed the cast. Kotoko's character wasn't as annoying as all the other versions thankfully. Naoki was calm cool and collected, I liked how Yuki played him. The family was cute. Naoki's mom is always one of my favorite characters. Kotoko's friends were extremely entertaining too.
Overall, I really liked this version. Hoping for a second season or a special but I would definitely recommend this to those who have seen the other versions and aren't sure about this one.
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1"Is it real or am I dreaming?" A series that should be watched exactly 2 times!
The less I write about it, the more it'll make sense, because if you try to figure out everything in the beginning, you can't understand how Alan feels.This is a unique story about a clueless guy being clueless for 8 damn episodes only for you to see how complicated life can be when you don't understand what's going on with you. That restlessness, impatiently waiting for the story to reveal, "what the hell is happening?" is part of the process and, trust me, it all made sense.
In my opinion, it could be better if it was two episodes shorter because by the time I finished watching it, I had already lost my braincells waiting for the revelation. Once you discover it, the agony and despair hits you like the cold damp air in the depressing dawn of monsoon. So you watch this drama two times; first time for the journey and second time for the realization of being aware of the destination. It will hit the same as it did the first time.
"So, how was that? Was it more like a dream or a reality?"
"This isn't a dream?"
"I told you earlier, but you didn't believe me."
But the truth spares no one.
Did I make any sense?
I feel like I'm becoming Alan now.
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What makes this drama special are for sure the setting and the story. There're not so many drama dealt with Antarctic, right?
But for me personally, the casts were more special. They were all stunning!! Yes, all the casts, including the dogs. I have no idea how the director, or whoever, had the dogs acted perfectly for this drama. Their facial expressions were just awesome!! I mean it. Not to mention their bonding with the "real" casts. It was precious!
I recommend this drama to those who love Japanese spirit, those who love a heart-warming story, those who love beautiful scenery, those who love dogs, and last but not least, those who love Takuya Kimura ^^
ps: I suppose this is the most costly J-dramas ever!
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Takumi-kun Series 3: The Beauty of Detail
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Its was simple, sweet , romantic- comedy drama~!
Ji Xiao Bing does a fine job being cute and clueless. He's not very cute anymore when he regains his memory. I'm interested to see this cold version of him grovel to her once he realize he's in love. The kiss was such a sweet one that I just HAD to keep replaying the beautiful moment. hahaha. The plot has me hooked, the chemistry (and the hot leads) keep me watching, and everything is just perfect!..I can’t seem to get enough of it. Especially with all the chemistry that I noticed from the beginning.T he deep gazes of each person as they stare into each others faces is simply mesmerizing.The drama gets even better as the episodes progress – we see the chemistry developing into something more .For all of you who haven’t started this drama yet, I hope this convinced you to do so ;)Was this review helpful to you?
When Fairy Tales Meet Modern Media; Perfectly.
When fairy tales meet modern media perfectly. If that is not a good enough hook then I do not know what is, or if my words will persuade you in any manner more.I highly recommend this show. Well-written, well-acted and well-produced, this show leaves you craving more. With episodes averaging 77 minutes long, it will not be over quickly. Once you get invested it will keep you on the hook, at least it did to me. This show holds dear to my heart and completely surpirsed me with the level of fantasy, drama, and romance that it encompasses. Not only did it do all that well, but it was all-around a brilliant piece of art produced by modern media. The show enlightens those of the fairy tales and history of the country whilst also encapsulating a sweet and melodramatic romance that leaves your heart aching for more.
'Goblin: The Lonely and Great God' is one of those shows that pop up once in a while that proves the mastery of crafting shows. With such a brilliant cast, story, and production in its belt, it is no surprise that this show was and is a masterpiece. The cinematography along with the soundtrack adds to the beauty of the show. Furthermore, it is no wonder the value and popularity of it, either. It proves the level of craftmanship media production involves and how fairy tales meet modern media in a manner that not only engrosses viewers but enlightens those ignorant of the history and tales of a country.
It proves that any old folktale can be reimagined and adapted to the screen for a wider audience. That with the right people with the right skills at the right time it can produce a work of magic.
The show centres around a girl, Ji Eun Tak, who can see ghosts and is the self-proclaimed 'Goblin's Bride' who can end his eternal existence on Earth. Kim Shin is the god/goblin that became immortal after his tragic demise in Goryeo (where he was an unbeatable general of the military). The Goblin's life remains a bleak existence as he watches all those he retains a relationship with - die, for that is his punishment. The simple task of returning the Goblin to ash by removing the sword turns convoluted and messy with the emotional bond the pair develop. Neither can comprehend the harsh reality that seeks them nor the involvement of past enemies that push them together and make the once-simple task an almost impossibility.
The development of the story and the characters intertwine in a manner that suits the title of a fairy tale. Neither production, writing, or casting of the show was skimped upon - everything was done to an extremely high standard. Along with the side characters, that can often get pushed so far to the side that there is no point in their being, in Golbin that is not the case. We meet three very emotionally empathetic characters that hook the viewer almost as tightly as the main two do; Sunny, Yoo Duk Hwa, and the Grim Reaper. It is the progression of all story beats, minor plots, and the development of the side characters that really step the show up a level.
This show when I first went to put it on was not something I thought was going to be brilliant. I thought it was going to be a bog-standard fantasy/drama/romance like most others you see. After the first episode, I still was not convinced - mainly due to the long length of the show and the slight information dump that it gave. But once I persevered I fell in love with it.
Golbin left me in tears of joy and sadness. It satiated a craving for a good quality romance that I had not been able to find in a long time. If any show deserves blind faith it is this one.
In one word this show is ART. It deserves to be seen even by those who wish to criticise it. I have many bits I could criticise and fault, as with anything. As a writer myself, I can see minor parts that should have been developed and whatnot, but even so, this show was one of the best-written pieces of work I have seen in a long time. It reminds me of why I began writing in the first place and what type of writer I want to be.
So if you have the time or the craving for a good show, give it go. It was the perfect piece of media for me. And it might just be for you as well. You never know until you try.
Tee.
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a cultural reset if you ask me
Short, sweet and beautiful are the first words that pop in my mind if someone where to ask me my thoughts on this drama.The story as simple as it is still manages to keep your interest but is easy to watch, something that i greatly appreciate. nothing felt out of place or rushed out like most short korean bls, in reality it didn't even feel short. I truly enjoyed myself from start to finish. I find simple and honest stories like this very charming.
The characters are all fairly well written, especially the mcs, everyone plays a part on the story but it didn't feel like anyone was there just to move the plot forward (at least from the important characters). there were also times i whole heartedly laughed at their interactions, expected from korea tho. the acting fairly good too !!
The love between the mcs felt gradual and natural, seojoon is like a little golden retriever and jiwoo is like a grumpy cat, a perfect pair imo. their dynamic is adorable and i loved all of their scenes together, even the upsetting ones. the chemistry is definitely there too, truly makes you think about how lonely and sad you are lmao.
im not really one to talk about the technical side but i can humbly say that it was also filmed beautifully and the ost was really good as well.
i don't really have anything bad to say about this, except that maybe there are a scene or two we could live without and that i got confused like once while watching but it was something very minor so like who cares.
an amazing step up for korea too ;D
12000% gay peep approved !!
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Sinking Your Teeth Into " The Sweet Blood"; Too “Sickly” For Its Own Good?...
Undeniably an intriguing concept, “ The Sweet Blood” did have the potential to be a fairly well-rounded web series with original characters and storyline. However, this series simply becomes its own worst enemy with poor-production value in screenwriting, sets and acting .
The acting quality in " The Sweet Blood" is questionable to say the least. It was not unwatchable per say, however , there were certainly dire line deliverances worryingly throughout the series by the main cast consisting of Chae Yun, Eo Jun and Ji Woong. ( As well as the ridiculous amount of makeup plastered onto Ji Woong’s face in scenes.)
By default, Yeon Seo as a character should have been a well-written female lead. She could have had a profound backstory, a likeable personality as well as having conflicted beliefs as someone stuck between human and supernatural societies. Instead, " The Sweet Blood" reduced Yeon Seo to nothing more than an angst-ridden teenager (rather than a seeming immortal), self-inserted into a formulaic love triangle ( square if you wish to include Do Hyun Je) with lacking character development. Even a potentially intriguing side-storyline (regarding Yeon Seo’s relationship with her mother), was disregarded nearly entirely from the series.
Then there’s our main lead Meo Ru; the foundation of Yeon Seo’s love triangle. Throughout the series, Meo Ru rarely seems to ineffably be unfazed by the supernatural, he is absent-minded enough to put himself in danger countless times for the sake of "plot" (despite Yeon Seo’s warnings ) and seems unable to develop emotionally as a consequence. Even more intriguing elements to his character such as his visions and his actual involvement as " The One" were often half- heartedly thrown in near the ending of the series . (And even then, rarely had an active role.)
Following on from Meo Ru, was Yoon Chi Woo; the second male lead of the series. Yeon Seo’s old flame and a dangerous vampire who seemingly poses both a threat to Meo Ru as well as being "unpredictable", Chi Woo was undeniably an intriguing character. However, his greatest flaw came through his half-baked romance with Yeon Seo.
Despite the constant references towards Yeon Seo and Chi Woo’s " days together", there was no sense of actual significance of this relationship either through flashbacks, memories or accounts by either character. This also contributed to the lackadaisical vampire lore of the web series by the adequate detail with both characters’ backstories also.
Sadly, not even the side characters could make up for this with many side characters being thrown in as " quick fixes "for tension, rather than being entirely necessary for the plot.Do Hyun Je ( Cho Eun Ho), the Vatican’s werewolf ( not even kidding with this one) who ( for reasons unknown to most characters and viewers)seemed to like Yeon Seo. ( Admittedly, there was an arguable reason, but the revelation felt more like a rushed solution to erase the " fourth component for a love square", than actually an intriguing part of his character.) Then there’s Yeon Seo’s best-friend Kim Su Jeong ( Yoon Da Young) who is oblivious for a major part of the series to the supernatural, is dragged ineffably into supernatural scenarios for plot development and her later reactions are just lazily-written .
Adding to this, the seeming " threat" of Yeon Seo’s father as a "big bad" near the end of the series, should have been a decisive story moment , but instead, was anticlimactic and lacked development. ( Despite his intriguing paternal bond by blood *no pun intended* with Yeon Seo.) The ending wasn’t bad per say, but it was obviously a quick and thrown-in solution without any sense of completion or at least a cliffhanger to finally wrap up the web series .
So, what’s the best way to describe this web series and is it actually worth watching ? This entirely depends what you’re looking for in a web series. A quick binge-watch for something which is trope-filled and a time saver from a 16-hour drama? Then, yes. A well-written, original web series with good acting and casting decisions alongside an engaging OST? Then, it is advisable to look elsewhere because " The Sweet Blood" isn’t it.
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The acting is one of the strongest points of this drama. I don’t see which other two lead actors could have picked it up so well. Yeo Jin Goo is a talent personified and I’m so glad to see him choosing scripts which highlights his emotional acting. Minute emotions are so well portrayed!
It’s a typical who dunnit, a small neighbourhood community where every single person is suspicious. It’s fun to watch while speculating it. I probably wouldn’t have been able to stop myself from binging it entirely if it had been completed.
Edit: This drama falls to the curse of sixteen episodes dramas stretched entirely too long. I had hopes that the writing would stay consistent as you can read from my ongoing review, but unfortunately the last episodes get too dragged out. I did enjoy the characters and the acting immensely but some plot points are just too repetitive.
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The highlight of the drama was the array of interesting and well written characters.
Also, the acting in the drama was top notch. But then again we are talking about Jang Hyuk and Han Suk Kyu and Song Joong Ki here. All very charismatic and intense actors in their own ways.
The cinematography was an absolute delight for the eyes. The settings and the costumes used in the drama series were exquisite.
The plot was engaging and full of the appropriate twists and turns. Who knew that a sageuk about Hangul (sounds like a snooze fest at face value) could be so amazing?
My only gripe is that the story started to lose my a bit of my interest towards the last quarter. Other than that, a wonderful and engaging drama series.
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Watch if you're looking for a drama with a good social critique but don't want to give up on comedy. Keep it for later if you're craving to see love stories.
THE STORY
Like many people, I started watching Angry Mom with a preconceived idea of what the show should be about – 50% comedy, 30% real/serious stuff, 20% romance. Angry Mom turned out to be far from my expectations – 60% real/serious stuff, 25% comedy, 5% romance – but I’m very far from disappointed. Yes, I can’t lie, I’m sad there was no love story for Kang Ja (the mom), because I think she deserved it and there was room for it in the story. But the drama is an extremely well-thought social critique of the Korean educational environment, with well-written, complex characters who, for the most part, evolve throughout the story, and relationships that evolve as well. There’s tragedy, there’s comedy, there’s suspense and a touch of action; all genres mashed up naturally so nothing feels forced. Most importantly, there’s hope. Angry Mom’s message is that we can against corruption and bullying, so we should fight against it.
THE ACTING
Great. Everyone was just great. I love Kim Yoojung and Kim Heesun, and Ji Hyun Woo is in my to-stalk list since Queen In Hyun’s man, so no surprise there. The villains, all good actors I already respected, no surprise there. But Ji Soo is a surprise, and one I’ll be stalking too. Even Baro and Lizzy were quite good. I liked them all!
THE MUSIC
Some people complained throughout the drama that the music was weird and did not fit with the story. I disagree. Or I agree, sometimes music and scenes were “mismatched” when we compare this drama to others, but it was clearly intentional, and I found it rather innovative and refreshing. I don’t need overly dramatic music in times of action or suspense, and sometimes I found that the music was a good indicator of what characters were feeling or of what would happen in the future. So…I liked!
REWATCH VALUE
Definitely high.
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Easy, fun watch if you don't take it seriously (and are aware of some things beforehand)
I began this drama with no expectations and no awareness of the hype around it, but having read the manhua before. I think these factors influenced my enjoyment of it.Rather than just listing likes/dislikes in my review, I thought I'd write about different aspects and what worked or didn't work with them.
Visuals:
Firstly, this is a very aesthetically pleasing drama. Some of the visual effects are breathtaking, especially if watched on a large screen. Costumes were beautiful, and so was the cast.
Acting:
The primary characters have been acted the way they were depicted in the manhua/donghua.
I've seen a lot of criticism about the FL's emotionless face, but that is very true to the source. There's a reason behind the character's lack of emotions, which probably should have been introduced much earlier in the storyline because viewers would have empathized more. She looks and acts like a leader with a lot of responsibilities and centuries worth of grief in a way that I don't think a younger actor could have pulled off.
The ML is supposed to be a hyper, over-enthusiastic young man (actually, *boy* in the manhua), and that's how he has been acted.
Whether it was a good idea to stay so true to the source is a different matter. It's fine when you've read it as I had, but viewers who haven't read or watched the source material may find her stoicism and/or his flamboyance difficult to understand. But this is not a fault of the actors.
Romance:
Don't expect a sizzling romance from the main CP. It's not supposed to be that way. It's about two people who make huge sacrifices to protect each other and the six realms. There are still sweet moments though. You have to look out for micro-expressions to gauge her feelings, while he wears his heart on his sleeve. I'm all about micro-expressions in stoic characters, so I could get her feelings most of the time. She does become more expressive towards the end, and maybe most viewers would have preferred if that change had come sooner and lasted longer.
Regarding the other CPs: Apart from the finale, the interim endings for the CPs follow the direction of the manhua as well. The drama has deviated hugely for their ultimate ending, which could be for various reasons. I didn't mind hugely.
For manhua/donghua fans:
Some key scenes from the donghua have been recreated here, and done really well. There have been some changes, but they were necessary (for example, ML's age).
Editing:
This is one of the biggest problems I (and many others) had with the drama. I've never watched a drama with such poor editing before this. Scenes change before you have time to grasp what's going on, and sometimes they just abruptly cut off. This doesn't allow viewers to emotionally connect with the characters or what's happening. There are frequent long shots of the scenery, which is ok once or twice, but we don't need it all the time. We can admire the scenery as things happen between the characters.
Storyline and direction:
The overall story would have been fine, if only it had been handled well. Instead, there was a slow start, too many pointless battles with the same villains over and over again, too many side characters, and a very irritating and poorly handled storyline in the middle. Important plot points (such as the reason for the FL's lack of emotions) should have been introduced during the setup episodes, not midway through. These factors, along with the bad editing, were probably reason enough for many people to stop watching.
Overall verdict:
My overall review score is probably on the generous side, but it's because, despite finding many faults with this drama, I still enjoyed watching it. I wasn't expecting something deep and meaningful. I wanted a casual watch where my brain could switch off and I could be entertained, and I got exactly that. (Actually, some fellow MDL-ers and I went back and forth with multiple theories, so maybe my brain didn't switch off, but I don't mind.)
I will probably rewatch the whole thing again after a break. I'm hoping iQIYI will have the grace to have it re-edited in the interim.
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HOWEVER *****the sword scenes in this one are the best no doubt ! *****As usual Sato is just amazing his acting is perfect as always same for the other cast I was so happy with all of them ^^
****The music
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NOW ! I had complained so much about the music in the previous part but here I have no complains at all it was so beautiful and exciting it reminded me of an anime called * Hakuiki shinsengumi kitan* really good job done on the music this time!
Well since I watched this with the *crappy* subtitles I am sure I will be re-watching it when the accurate subs are out ... I am sure it will be way more enjoyable and who knows ??? maybe I will like it better then 1 & 2 !! you know how can subs change the entire story !
Overall it is an amazing movie and you must watch it .. well defiantly after you watch the parent story and sequel ^^
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A true hidden love with patience ♡
I didn't know it was base on a true story the first time I was watching it.After the last episode I encouraged my best friend to watch it by saying "Its details are so touchable that it seems like the writer fell in love just like this and then wrote it down".
I was searching on the Internet about the cast and suddenly I figured out it is a real story! This is one of the biggest strengths of " hidden love" storyline.
I must say this drama made me a Cdrama fan and I'm looking for a drama with this beautiful scenes and chemistry and dialogues between the cast.
I sincerely recommend it.
❥ Watch it with your heart, not just your eyes ❥
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