The characters are excellently acted by the actors! They are all brilliant and believable! Mr. Oh is the best character for me, he is so relatable. I am also in deep thinking that somehow I am also a Mr. Oh in real life and in work place. Results oriented, people-person, passionate! And since each episodes presented different life / work situations, you can truly say that somehow we (you) will also acted similarly or otherwise. This is experienced-based drama watching. Everything happening in the workplace are real! But i love all the characters, they are real!
Music is just enough for me to move my emotions while watching!
For Re-watch value, I will give an 8 since this is so makjang, I might only choose those very light and funny episodes for a more relax rewatching experience.
This is on my top10 dramas of all time, highly recommended, a lot of lessons to be learned!
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I love this drama because of its fantasy theme and the lessons that we can derive from it. The story is light, colorful, funny and very engaging. I like the chemistry of the leads as they look good together on screen and I am also amazed by the chemistry of Push with the blue bird and the big cat, it was so adorable! Although this has many cliche, it is still a good drama to watch.
The acting of the two leads are quiet adorable, they really make a good chemistry on screen. They act well and they just delivered as expected. I like how they interact with each other and they perfectly fit the roles and the characters.
I just noticed that there are only 2-3 OSTs given for the drama and did not quiet give me a lasting impressions.
Although I really love Push but I think that love is not enough for me to re watch this piece of drama again!
Overall, I still rcommend this if you are a fun-loving drama addicts and if you are into romcom fantasy genre!
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Most of the adaptation I have watched, oftenly are a let down to me. But this is an exception,and I would say this has been one of the the best adaptation if not the BEST adaptation of any drama that I have watched. I am a big fan of the original chinese version. I have scored the cdrama a perfect 10 and I will do the same with this korean version.
The story for me is perfect given that it has resemblance with history. The plot is engaging together with the characters. The writing has flaws but they are covered by great cinematography, costumes and acting. The setting is visually stunning! The pacing is just right given that it is historical in nature. I enjoyed watching how the plot are interspersed with each episodes. I think 20 episodes is enough to create a beautiful story of love, friendship and family ties!
Characterization is well written including the progression of the loveline! But what amazing in this drama are the actors, all of them acted brilliantly. I am surprised that IU has improved a lot especially towards the end of the drama. Two thumbs up to her and to all the prince (s).
Music is excellently chosen, they all stir the emotions and give more gravity to a scene.
Yes I am gonna rewatch but only for those light and feel good scenes and not those that rendered me heart-broken.
This is highly recommended drama, many layered of emotions, lots of twisted plots, great acting and grand visuals!
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The film may evoke a dark and miserable noir-like mood of Sin City but the genre is contrary to its visual aesthetic. It's quite light, warmhearted and "cute" beyond belief. I would have categorized this in the family genre, but the excessive use of guns at the end crosses it out of that list.
Lee Jee Hoon's acting intensity was not as strong as Kim Sung Kyun but if the intention was to keep the protagonist still lovable despite his sad and dark past, I'd say his performance was jjang! And how can I forget the smarty pants Kim Ha Na(Mal Soon), who shook the protagonist solitary milieu? Her little ways to antagonize Hong Gil Dong was finger cringing and amusing.
Overall, this movie is surprisingly worth watching, especially this holiday season. A time when I want to feel all warm, happy and fluffy. *dreamy
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This drama starts out simple and then it takes a turn for the better you see the characters changing and even start to like the villians in the show.
In the plot there were several plot twists that were unexpected and kept me watching the whole series.
I would recommend this for EVERYONE.
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Story-
I enjoyed it. I laughed and I was left shocked and while it did get repetitive, it wasn't awful because of the way the lead male played it, made it funny instead of eye-roll inducing. I really want to watch it again and I just finished it.
Acting/Cast-
Ji Hyo and Jae Joong are a match made in heaven. They were hilarious throughout the whole film and really sold both of their parts. Their antics kept me laughing just because it was out there. It also doesn't hurt that they are both eye candy. The supporting cast didn't lack in laughs either with the cop-bromance and the sex jokes that weren't awful to hear.
Music-
I actually don't really remember any music... the story didn't need it to keep the viewer watching so if it did play (I'm sure it did) I never notice because I was to into the story.
Rewatch Value-
Yes. I will rewatch this. When you see some of the scenes, they are just so awesome that you have to watch it again!
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Beging with the story... well it wasn't that much of a story because they can't do much with a 4 eps / 15 min per episode, still it was was a really heartwarming story worth to have a look.
The acting/cast... well I started this drama only because of Lee Won Geun and no regrets his smile makes my heart melt and his acting is awesome as always.
About the ost's I really enjoyed them.
I have a high rate on rewatch value only because it's a really short drama
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What sets this one apart is the superb acting of the leads. Gong Yoo is at his best! Ma Dong Seok is quite at a peak of his talent! The other actors are really amazing in lending an air of believeability in the cliche world that is Zombie Films. Yet, with all the zombies aside, this movie does portray the heroic (cliche) and horrible (cliche) parts of humanity at its best. You will be supporting the hero and wishing bad karma on the lead baddies. It will have you on the edge of your seats.
The story is well paced. The important characters all get a slice of development. The cause of the apocalypse was also explained. Not something usually gained from the normal zombie movie.
The effects! O my! Like wow! The zombies looked exactly like what you would expect them to be! It was also different to see this type of movie in the day, and not the scene setting of the night and darkness. The trains were utterly magnificent! The train yard effects and other vehicles were as real as real could get on screen. CGI or props they really hit the mark on that!
If you are a fan of zombie flicks this is a must see, it won't let you down. It has everything to like with the genre in an action packed capsule!
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From the opening scene you are drawn into the main protagonist's life and where he comes from. N' Ngern draws you in with the back story and total likability of his portrayal of Mong. The gritty realness of his moving from home and trying to make a new life is just simply portrayed perfectly.
As the story progresses you can't help but love the cast. As relationships develop the realness is felt. The daily struggles, the forged friendships, the problems balancing school and outside life, especially sleep! This is truly University life!
What's interesting is although Mong is the genesis he is not the only focus as the world expands. All the characters are given their fair share of development so you don't really feel boxed-in or linear. Kinda rare in dramas, especially with such a large cast.
The music score is more an upbeat, dreamy, and story-book-telling like. Adds quite an atmosphere to the series!
The directing is simply perfection! Camera angles, capturing faces, always on-point!
You don't feel like a spectator. You don't feel like you're intruding. You don't feel like you're spying. You don't feel like an outsider! You get to know the characters, their ambitions, their wants, their needs, their emotions! It just feels like you are there going through life with them!
All in all a wonderful drama that comes really close to mimicking true life as it could get! Thai television coming of age and really maturing in this genre!
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Although the storyline of the fighting guy, and the girl he must protect is a bit cliche, the director altered it enough so that it was appealing. The backstory that the characters had, and how those stories connected was brilliant. The ending jumped a few years, and unlike other movies that jump time unsuccessfully, this was done very well, using the previous backstory to connect the characters once again. Even down to the ending, there is nothing more I could have wanted out of this movie.
The cast of the movie was excellent in that their acting on par to not only fulfill their roles, but render them believable and connectable to the audience. Plus, this was no easy feat, because only the two main characters have more than five minutes of screen time. To be able to have that much screen time placed on two characters, and not have story wane, or become lacking was a job well done for the director.
The music wasn't significant in this film, but they did a great job so that it wasn't distracting or taking away from the film.
I gave this a rewatch value of ten, because I feel like this is going to become a staple film for me to watch every couple of years. I enjoyed it enough that not only would I rewatch it in the future, but I would do so regurarly.
9.5/10
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The acting and cast was good because it focuses on just a few characters, so the audience is able to follow the storyline more clearly and directly. It also allows for the audience to get attached to the various characters more deeply (I almost wanted to cry for the male leads parents at one point). However, the fact that the acting was often awkward due to the over the top corny/cringey scenes, and all of the crying was equally as awkward.
The music I really liked in that it was not hugely popular songs, and that they were able to provide background noise unto the drama when it called for it. I even went and bought one of the songs off iTunes because I liked it that much.
The rematch value is high for me, because I think that if I were to watch it again, I might not find the scenes as cringey the next time through, and because I liked the storyline a lot. It had me rooting for the main characters as a couple from early on, even though it seemed an unlikely for them.
Overall: 8.5/10
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The title is should have come with a disclaimer, or at least be more honest as simply, "A bad guy." Why? Because this was supposed to be a revenge drama where the main character becomes a monster and enact his revenge, but what you get is a main character that does nothing while the antagonist continues doing some bad things. There was really no monstrosity, only some bad stuff you would expect from a bad guy.
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