Reviews

Cute but unequal drama.

I found the drama to be rather funny, which makes it very easy and enjoyable to watch.

Overall the characters and actors are ok. But some are just empty shells (the two coworkers) or just plain caricatures.
You have no idea how much I wanted to slap that stupid smirk off Shi Won's face... but I kind of got used to it and I guess it makes sense for the character.

I wasn't fully convinced by the story to start with, it turned out to be a bit better than I thought, but not amazing either.
The story mostly revolved about the male lead growing up, the romance part felt forced. I wish they had shown the two main leads enjoying each other presence a bit more, it would have changed the game a great deal.
I got more interested in the second male lead and his wife's story.

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Good and sweet office drama!

The characters and the actors are really making the drama. The story itself is overall simple and linear, but it unfolds at an enjoyable pace.

I didn't really like the first episode, and after completing the drama, it really doesn't reflect the rest of the show, so hang on until the second episode no matter what!

The romance aspect takes the back seat in the drama, the main couple has their cute moments, but it's a really small part, and don't expect much cuddling and kissing. However it really fits the story and the characters well, more romance and the drama wouldn't have the same taste. Just don't get in hoping for any big romantic gesture at any moment.
The friendship between Eun Ho Won, Do Ki Taek and Jang Kang Ho) seems really genuine and is used very well. I loved how they linked every character, the side characters aren't just here to serve the main character's story, they are well developed and have their own growth through the drama.

I'm very conflicted about the last episode, while I liked the ending (very open), the whole episode felt rushed. It seemed whole parts that could/should have been developed where condensed in one short scene or just happened off camera. You almost see the writer rushing around to tie up all the loose ends!
I also felt like a few plot lines weren't fully exploited, mostly in the first half of the drama, as if they were trying something but weren't sure what to do with it in the end.

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Radiant Office was a refreshing pickup just in time for the warmer weather. This drama was not too heavy on their romance label (I see you there…). I mean there was more romance between the supporting characters than the main lead couple—some people probably were expecting different I’m sure (I was one…). But at the same time, the story was solid despite the lack of romance fluff. I liked the trio’s progression throughout the drama, would have liked to see more of Kang Ho’s though. The main couple were like a bland yet stimulating side dish when they were meant to be the main dish. I feel like the drama ended too soon, or the stories for the characters weren’t concise enough for 16 episodes. Maybe they could have cut out some of the filler to make it work better.

Anyways I rated it a 9.5 even though I mentioned some not so nice things. This drama does do a good job of making you think about the human condition when it comes to employment and careers. All the stress, responsibility and suffering that goes along with being successful in what you do.

I loved the drama for that aspect. There were moments of tears, sniffles, laughter, joy and happiness sprinkled throughout the story. But the overwhelming emotion I felt was rooting and cheering with the underdog and wanting them to get their big slice of pie in the sky—so to speak.

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I started this drama on a whim, originally interested because I love one of the OST songs. Well, that was one of the best decisions I've made. This drama packed-in so many great things, from music to acting to story, that it has been hard to find another one like it. All of the performances were so powerful, especially that of the king, and really immersed me into the story. And, most of all, I enjoyed the fact that the ending was believable, not saccharine-sweet and not unnecessarily tragic.

I recommend this drama from the bottom of my heart - whether you want to learn more about Korea's culture or you just want to watch a solid drama - seriously, watch it, it's worth your time.

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I had high expectations for this drama but I only finished it because I didn't want to drop another drama.
The scenarios are repeated again and again and again, I got tired of it. They always keep crying and complaining over the same stupid things. Always running away, and someone always causes the company to fail then they fix the problem then someone causes it to fail again then it happens again and so on. The guy from her childhood, when he grew up and tried to make her happy and take care of her, she always told him "later", "not now", "I'm busy", always gave no damn about him but when he got tired and finally left, then she remembered that he finally existed? The main leads talk to each other like five year olds, and always acting dramatically as if they are Romeo and Juliet where they can't be together just because the step-sister had a young crush on him. The step-sister always complaining and acting like a baby, no really a baby! Seriously childish. I forced my self to watch it. I can't tell you not to watch it, you try it for yourself.

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Wanna find a mystery drama with good acting cast, here you are.
This drama really gives off a mystery and horror vibes, when I started it I was kinda of creeped out firstly because oo its plot but also maybe it's because I was watching it in the middle of the night (3am. ps better not watch it in the middle of the night).
The plot was good but the ending I really didn't liked that much.
The acting was really good especially the main character (that's the reason I came to watch this drama). Kim So-Hyun's (the main female character) acting was great and she looked so cute with Lee Min Hyuk (the guy who is always with her in the drama), they made an adorable couple, I really like when he calls her his wife and himself husband. I also love the fact that they the only ones who were aware that people were dissapearing from their class. But in the ending there's something weird concerning the guy but never mind.
The music was okay, well I didn't listen to it mostly and I didn't care, the songs were not so evident.
So at the end should you watch it? Well if you are trying to find a drama giving a mystery and horror vibes drama.
Hope I was helpful in some ways. : )

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What I liked:

The story really pulls you in at the beginning. In the first half it did a good job of executing very emotional scenes in a believable way and the plot line was both consistent and to a certain extent not unbelievable. The characters were developing nicely and the music was excellent. I liked that they were trying to be a bit different in terms of camera angles and character growth. It made me laugh a few times

What I disliked
At the halfway mark, it really began to drag. It felt like it really lost the momentum of the previous ten episodes and, in my opinion, what could have been a fairly straight forward romance with the subplot of revenge/family issues all of a sudden turned into the kind of teen angst you see in high school with breaking up multiple times because 'I just want you to be happy' yadayada. I also believe that restorative justice is a great idea in real life but in a drama difficult to execute in an interesting way. In many ways it was too idealistic, but I don't judge it on that, just on its pacing. I half watched it because it became boring to me. I also did not like that it hastily ended with a wedding when they could have just, you know, continued dating.

What I loved:
The music. There was not a lot of out of place kpop songs, and the songs they did include (for the most part) were fitting in terms of mood. I disliked the ending song.

Rewatch Value:
Zero for me.

Would I recommend?
Yes. I think it is a solid investment of time. The value of the acting and overall script is enough that you won't regret it.

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When I finish watching the film, my reaction was like; "huh, what happen?!", "who did this and who did that?!". I was just shocked by the ending but I really did not felt horrified nor scared.

I just really got curious of what really happened to the plot of the story so I basically watch the movie one more time and I just found out what this movie is all about though. lol :p

IDK if most of the people who watch this film for the first time felt the same way I had which is confusion.

OVERALL: T'was a great and unique movie I could say since it made me feel curious and had my urge to re-watch this film.

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OMG this drama collects the most provoking & biggest punch of scoundrels i've ever seen
i want to kill most of the characters ~.~ >_<
LOL don't misunderstand me it's very cute & nice drama really
but this is the first drama for me seeing in it that much of (!@#$^#$^#) characters that made my blood boiling
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(Lee Yeon He) i hated her character so at the beginning i saw her bold till the limit of unashamed, weird
but the weird thing at the same time she is coward , she can't even reply who insulted or humiliated her the right replying or took her rights back , she is only being a real B**** till the contest ^^
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(Lee Ki Woo) was a real AS**** he was the most scoundrel friend ever in this drama i want to pull him out of the screen & suffocate him
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((manager park) was the most disgusting character for me literally he made my skin shudders from revulsion & (Kim Kang Shik) really his face provoked me sooooo , WTF for both
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(Lee Sung Min) is the cutest & kindest gangster i've ever seen i was fond of his story more than the main couple
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in general it was a very good story about insisting to succeed , sacrifices & true love ^_^

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