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I loved Introverted Boss (a.k.a. My Shy Boss). While no one element of the show is perfectly done, there are a couple reasons I consider this a 9/10 drama:

1. The quirky characters! I really enjoyed each character's unique & extreme personalities. I think the casting was great, and the chemistry between characters (romantic and non-romantic) was entertaining.

2. The laughter. I thought this show was hilarious, as I said before, the characters are very quirky, so when they interact with each other hilarity ensues.

3. The plot. I would say the main four themes of this drama are: 1. Working through trauma 2. Getting to know people (vs. assuming and judging) 3. Becoming comfortable in your own skin 4. Family doesn't have to be blood related. In other words, this is mainly a feel-good drama. It takes everyday life, throws tragedy in the mix, and lets you watch characters' various responses.

4. The adorable, and, of course, complicated, romantic relationships between characters. Usually, once characters in a drama become a couple, the romantic tension is lost and the drama becomes less interesting (depending on how much the drama relied on the relationship to propel the drama). I thought Introverted Boss did a good job keeping the drama interesting after the romantic tension was lost.

5 reasons why this might NOT be the drama for you:
1. No action, few suspense scenes
2. You won't see character development in every character, and the character development in some characters is minor
3. You might find the plot repetitive or boring/uncompelling
4. If you dislike lots of cute, romantic scenes
5. The quirky characters may seem annoying

Hope my review helps you decide if this drama is for you! :)

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STORY: An illiterate and uneducated young man becomes mayor of a province because the position was bought for him. Now he must overcome his humble background and learn to navigate court life. Also his position requires him to act as a judge. The setting is in China's past. This show has a lot of things you would see a drama about court life: intrigue, gossip, backstabbing, evil plots, etc. This also showcases many conversations of people speaking politely with each other but their words are a double-edged sword. There is a bromance between TaoMo and GuShe that lasts the entire series.

SIDE NOTE: Been watching the English Sub, YouTube, 1080p, approx 30 minutes per episode, translated by Yzd_International_Fanclub, thanks guys!

ACTING/CAST: This is quite an attractive cast, and they play their parts very well.

MUSIC: Very good throughout the series.

REWATCH VALUE: Yup.

OVERALL: I'm am AMAZED at the production value of this! The set design and costume design are A+. It's a gorgeous production. I can't wait to watch more!

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I gave a 10 to all. You might think I'm biased but I don't usually give reviews to every dramas I watch. But this drama is very exceptional. It's not like the dramas I watch although the plot is similar to others. The way they executed it in solving the conflict here was different. I thought there would be romance between the Chief Kim and Ha Gyung but I'm sorry to say, there wasn't. But that wasn't a big deal because every episode, you'll laugh so hard. It was like a medicine if you're down or something.

I definitely recommend you all to watch this. You'll not regret because this drama is truly amazing.
Aja~

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This was a really cute drama that I liked much more than I expected to. I avoided watching it for a while because I'm not a big fan of hospital dramas, so it has been on my "plan to watch list" for a long time. I'm also not a huge fan of divorce plots, since divorce isn't such a stigma where I am from, so the shame of divorce gets really old for me quick. Despite these two things, what kept me watching was the romance. The romance may be cliché, but it is done well. That has a lot to do with the cast.

It took a little while for Choi Jin Hyuk and Song Ji Hyo to grow on me, but once they did I loved their banter and chemistry. Like most divorce plots, there is a lot of pettiness, jealousy, and bickering, with some cute moments thrown in too. There's also a healthy dose of second lead syndrome thanks to Lee Pil Mo, who I totally empathized with and rooted for. Then Choi Yeo Jin adds to this great love triangle while not playing into the stereotypical role that's expected, and being the most likable of the four for me.

The supporting cast is great too. The emergency room staff was entertaining, and had interesting backstories and plots of their own. The patient stories also weren't too annoying, which it my pet peeve with these type of dramas. Some situations were a little over the top, but most were interesting, and I liked watching the characters work through solving the emergencies they were faced with, especially with their personal tension. However, even with all of this, the plot is super basic, and I just couldn't give it more than a mediocre score.

This drama is long, 21 episodes, and although I was never bored, the story didn't really justify that many episodes. One thing that I did hate was how things were so drawn out, and how many flashbacks happened in every single episode. A scene would end and then literally repeat, or the same scene would be repeated over and over again. It felt a little like deja vu while watching. Then literal actions would seem to happen in slow motion, and maybe that was a choice to add to the suspense of the moment, but it just felt like a way to waste time. Also beware of fantasy scenes, some were hilarious, but they also felt like time fillers.

The music was Ok, but I can barely remember any of the songs, which isn't a good sign.

Overall I'm glad I finally watched this drama, and it was an easy one to binge through while waiting for currently airing dramas to air new episode (watching took me about 4 days... so perfect!). The rewatch score is pretty high, because of the characters, but I doubt I would watch it so many times like others have claimed.

At the end I really felt like I went on a journey with these characters, and the ending was a nice way of implying what would happen in the future without feeling like a sequel was necessary, or that things were left unresolved.

I would definitely recommend this as a binge-worthy rom com, that exceeded my expectations. If it's been lingering on your plan to watch list too, maybe it's time to finally upgrade it to "currently watching".

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Ooooo you sneaky writers you!
Lol
This movie....is really good! The ending is amazing and I don't feel like it was rushed or not thought through. It seems shorter than it really is (1 hr 51) but that isn't a bad thing because it is quite straight to the point.
Didn't expect to cry but I sure as hell did at the end. The story is about a man suffering from depression that wants to die but can't because a group of ghosts won't let him, so he tries to get rid of them by fulfilling their wishes whilst a budding romance develops. I refuse to divulge too much because I want you to be as suprised as I was.
I hadn't really read any reviews but I just kept seeing that it was highly rated so I thought I'd give it a watch and I am pleased that I did. There is comedy and tragedy but the message of the movie makes sense at the end. 'You are not alone'. All characters (even the love interest's brother) were integral to the movie and played a part. For once I didn't really notice the music and that is saying something cos I love a good soundtrack lol, so that could just mean I was really engrossed in the movie.
This is a definite rewatch because I want to see the faces of people when they get to the end and think 'Oh Wow!' lol.

So yeah....please watch....***warning""" it is not really a comedy so prepare tissues, hankies, pillows lol cos there will be tears. That's all I can give.

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I'd like to start off by saying that regardless of what you read about this drama, you should watch it. It is incredibly frustrating at times, but also amazing at others. I guarantee you won't be bored.

Story:
The story is honestly what made me finish this drama in two days. At face value, it seems like the typical shoujo anime, but there are a lot of complexities to it. I think what really fascinates me is how much is hidden about the characters, and as the story unfolds, we learn more about their traits. Moreover, there's a sense of development and growth that takes place. At the same time, there are several minor storylines that take place that are honestly just as interesting as the main plot, so it's just very entertaining to watch it all play out. I wish I could say more, but honestly I really don't want to spoil it lol.

Cast:
Love them. Even the ones I hate, I love. The cast is the highlight of this drama, for me. Each and every one of them plays their role perfectly. But at the same time, they aren't one-dimensional. The protagonist isn't always the goody-goody who you can't help but adore, sometimes you want to punch her in the face (or at least I did hehe). The antagonists (and oh my there are many) are people you eventually begin to understand (probably not like, but at least understand their point of view). My point is, there are so many emotions these characters make you feel, I felt so drained after finishing the drama. Like I'd lived multiple lives in a day. PLUS, major bonus points for Seo Kang Joon. I mean, he's gorgeous, and his character was impossible not to fall in love with.

Music:
I mean, do people really remember drama OSTs? The only track I can remember is that short, cute one they play at the start of every episode. That's not even a song though haha. Idk, don't remember any particular song standing out throughout.

Overall:
I rated the re-watch value low because I think it's the kind of drama that's more enjoyable when you don't know what's going to happen next. I would def recommend watching it asap. It'll make you cry a lot. Or at least, I did. I suppose it depends on how you feel about the characters. But most importantly, it's definitely not boring. INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING, oh yes, very often. But boring? Nope, have fun.

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Although it feels like an 8.5 situation, but I liked a LOT of little things on this one.

- how the second lead got closure. LOVED IT!
- the pace of the love story was so damn realistically comfortable
- loved how much space was given to each character's mindset. Specially the main 4.
- the chemistry was so good, BUT when it was comedy, it was ONLY comedy and when it was romance, it was suddenly so HOT!! lol
- the plot was original (to me) and executed and balanced well within the mystery limit and back to normal limit of the viewers.
- TvN has an amazing fashion sense..idk if it's the dramas or the channel, somehow the shows on this channel have a really sauve and classy yet quirky look to them!
- all the Another Miss Oh FEELS OMGG!!
- Amazing OST. I've already downloaded like 5 songs from it!!

Yes, it takes a while to get into it.. and somehow binge watch didn't quite click with this one,, rather I watched couple epsiodes a day (which I RARELY do) but as a whole, it worked for me.

Honestly, I could connect with the pacing and the little things a lot.

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I was a huge sceptic of historical dramas, especially when it came to the Asian history. I thought that this was going to be like those weird and awkward medieval films with poor acting and low morals...

...However, watching this drama was the best decision as it was spectacular. It perfectly combined historical, action, comedy and romance genres into a one big masterpiece. Not only did I become more interested in getting educated about whole Korean history, but about some of the cute actors as well!

Just look at all of those hot oppas on the posters of this series! Look! It was only appropriate for the name "Hwarang" to actually represent the "Flowering knights" because the actors were stunning! The OST amazed me but most of all the fact that some of the actors sang some songs themselves! I mean, every character, not only the knights, but the second lead character and the antagonists had a lot of charm and translated their characters really well.

I especially fell in love with Park Seo Joon. I loved his acting and I'm becoming more and more curious about him, so I'll jump onto this actor's train of dramas.

Overall, I'm proud to say that Hwarang was the first historical Korean drama that I've watched. If you're curious even a slightest bit, please check it out! And don't forget to check some of the interviews and the behind the scenes episodes, since they're a great addition to this as well.

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So I am not really into writing the reviews although I always feel like saying a lot after finishing every drama I watch, yet Chief Kim is definitely a drama that you can't let away without sharing the emotions you've developed throughout the whole series.
And be ready to read so many things now, because I'm gonna write a lot!

Starting from the story, it's a very intense one in terms of being in Business, Business Ethics, Corporate Politics, and Law & Justice world, since it all starts from that and ends with that.
The story is about a bunch of righteous people who strive to bring justice back in their company, and the whole plot develops around that.
Simply, there are some bad people who need to be put in limits, and there are good people who try to do that, sounds familiar & very typical, huh? I don't think so, it's different here.
It's different because of Chief Kim himself, he brings unexpected ways to solve things, and he - with his very hilarious personality - never fails to make this drama one of a kind.

From the beginning you can feel the changes he's going through, turning from a bad person (not really bad, but reckless& carefree?) to a very good person who fights against injustice with putting his life on the line all the time for the sake of helping others, that quick changing wasn't in a very cheesy and unrealistic way, but it happened very smoothly and genuinely (Shout out to the writer Park Jae-bum). It's obvious that he's a good human (originally) but it was only (covered) beneath Gunsan with its random thugs.. yes, he was (Gunsan's Trash) once & he admits that, proudly hahah XD
I think it was only a matter of time and environment change for him to let that good side to appear, I guess - Thanks to Denmark, LOL

I don't wanna lie, I started watching this drama only because I am a big fan of Nam Goong Min, I did it even without reading anything about the story and the plot. He's a brilliant actor, hands down! but I honestly believe the reason why this drama went this far, is mainly because of him being our Kim Gwajang, his genuine funny moments are so great that you burst in laugh even if he doesn't spell a word, his hilarious facial expressions along with his goofy body language are more than enough to make your day!

Lee Junho - it's my first time to watch him and I'm quite surprised by his talent, Man! He's so into his character that you - for a second - might forget that he's only acting, this guys is genius & genuinely so real.
He made me hate him and love him, sometimes I felt like smashing his face through the screen and sometimes I just stared at him feeling his cuteness, and this, if it indicates to something, then it indicates to the power of acting that Lee Junho has - He's genius.
Seo Yul along with Kim Gwajang- are so attractive with their fancy suits! Man, it was torturing me all the time :"|
They might not have the very perfect features, yet they are so strangely attractive, seductive, and so beautiful - okay I'm crying while writing this :"( - bouchon namja ya, neohui dul da!

Let's talk about their bromance (Sigh)! - from where shall I begin?
The TQ Psycho and his Gluttonous Sociopath!
I was enjoying Lee Dong Wook and Gong Yoo's bromance in Goblin, but Hush!, Kim Gwajang and Seo Yool are much much better in this from its all angles, they're indeed, blending so well together and their chemistry is TOP, totally in another level.
That love-hate relationship with the very naughty kisses from Kim Gwajang and (Jagiya, let's go back to bed?) Lol - were so fun to watch, cute, adorable and so absorbing, especially in the last few episodes, I bet they had so much fun shooting all these scenes - Okay, can we talk about the beginning of the Ep 15? I cried so hard :"(
Anyway, I guarantee you that till the end, this bromance was so satisfying! They definitely deserve the best couple award of the year.
And honestly I am looking forward to seeing more of Lee Junho's, he's a new member of my (To-be-stalked) list! LOL.

The rest of the characters in this drama are great and so well played by the actors and actresses, everyone had to be there and everyone had a fundamental role, they all complemented each other actually.

There are few who really grabbed my attention and I really wish to see them more in some more interesting dramas, Park Myung Seok for example, he's such a cute and irreplaceable addition to this drama, Dang Ho deserves more attention by the drama directors, and I'm quite sure that his performance in Chief Kim will open so many doors for him in the future, well done Dong Ho!
His steadily and logical character development was so cheerful to watch, his Tanzanian accent, his way of imitating his dad's deep voice, all those moments were so well played by his bright acting.

Han Dong Hoon, I liked him and his red head (Cutie, I think), he has an adorable character though he isn't appearing that much there except for the last few episodes, but anyhow, he was a good addition.

Choo Nam Ho, he's a really a fine actor, and I really enjoyed his (father and son) relationship with Kim Gwajang, it was so lovely and adoring to watch them sharing the happy and the hard moments together and being there for each other, I get emotional every time I watch their scenes.

Hmm, I am not really a big fan of the female leads especially Yoon Ha Kyung, I couldn't digest her existence till the end, and I personally didn't find her blending with any of the male leads, and for that reason specifically, I'm so glad that this drama skipped the real romance that most of KDramas deeply engages the audiences in.
Yes, there're some slight romantic moments between Yoon Ha Kyung and Seo Yool, and I think those very light quick moments were more than enough for this serious drama, it was a sweet addition.

The Music is really good and so matching with the story-line, though it was so basic in my opinion, I mean the nature of this drama didn't even require that much attention to its music, the minimal the better, I guess.
"Doragal gireul chatji mothane .. Neomu meolli wabeoryeotdane", the music at the beginning will always remind me of Kim Gwajang's smirking face and the victorious spirit!
Definitely it will also remind me of those good vibes that this drama is all about, it's so energetic and so lively, the lyrics are so beautiful and it uplift your morale no matter what, suits Kim Gwajang's character a lot.
"Will you love me?" is also a good song, pure, sad, and sweet.

Webtoon also adds lots of uniqueness to this drama, it's creative as usual and so entertaining that it made me wait for every episodes' ending just to see what they have created this time, different thing that I've never seen before in KDramas.

Last but not least, if I could summarize this drama, then I would say that it is mainly focusing on two things, the bright COMEDY which Kim Gwajang brings to it (along with his partner in crime, friendship, the whole journey, SeoYul: Stop winking at me!), and all those very funny moments that make you forget your grief in a second.

It zones you out from your real world, and it just makes you laugh so hard, I was tearing up every time I'm watching this drama, and laughing so loudly from time to time in a way that freaked my family out.
It was a good one indeed, especially for me right now, where I am in the middle of nowhere in my life, and having a mental breakdown, this drama was like an aid for me, it really helped me out in a way or another to forget my hard and sorrowful life and laugh out of my heart for few hours every week, so sad that it ended now.


The second thing, is the morale story behind the whole thing, I think the writer and this drama's makers were only working toward one goal, which's merely about Business Ethics.
And let's say.. Life is all about Karma, you do good, good comes back to you, and vice versa, this drama might be trying to teach this lesson to all who hold powers in corporate life,hey, you.. just watch out!

The creative balance between this COMEDY and the SERIOUSNESS is so phenomenal, and the satisfying portions of both is what made this drama so interesting & thrilling.
Yes, 20 episodes with 60 min in each is quite long, which might seems to be boring for someone didn't start watching it, but let me tell you, it's the first KDrama ever which I never felt lazy to continue or felt bored in the middle of its 16 Ep. - not to mention thought of dropping it before it ends like many of KDramas that prolongs the plot where the story loses its spirit -. This one, it never fails to keep you entertained throughout these whole 20 episodes, at the end of each, you'll look forward to the next one with an absolute excitement, no doubt!

The Ending: A happy and so satisfying ending, you will never regret investing your time on this, I'm telling you.
The only thing that I personally wished to see in this drama, is.. if they could show more of Kim Gwajang's superb accounting skills at the end, where things were getting complicated more and more, rather than just taking a simple action or suggesting a random solution, I wished if his main talent (Playing with the numbers) could lead them to the victory, it would've been a very surprising way of ending this battle, but anyway, the way it ended is not less than perfection, all good & great!

ANYWAY... If you're hesitating, DON'T please.
Go watch it now, I'm already re-watching it with tears in my eyes - Oh my Goddness.. I terribly miss them! :"(
Thanks Kim Gwajang Team, SUGO!

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