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Wooow, this movie is a must watch for every fan of boxing. I was expecting a good fighting movie and it turned out to be so much more than that. The story has a very deep meaning and it's really surprising. The actors were prepared very well, they fought like real boxers. I know that many people think that Yamapi is not a very good actor. I hope that after watching this movie they will change their opinion because his acting was so awesome here, he was always good in my opinion but in Ashita no Joe he is just amazing. The music matched the atmosphere of the movie perfectly and I love Utada's song

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Story: An interesting, fun and refreshing take on love between the rich and the not-so-rich. No chaebols involved in the love story but there were definitely a number of chaebols who were physically harmed. I am charmed by the storyline. It is a roller coaster ride of emotions - the scenes switch from funny, melo to romance to funny fluidly and with only 15 episodes (yes 15, not 16..the list here was incorrect re the number of episodes for this drama), none of the episodes were wasted. A nicely packed drama, no dilly dallying and a concrete ending for all characters. Watch it and you'll know what I mean!

Acting/Cast: What can I say? I fell in love with Yoon Shi Yoon when he was Baker King, Kim Tak Gu and this drama made me a confirmed fan of his acting. A different character than Tak Gu and he pulled it off very well. Lee Ji Ah's return to acting following her highly publicized scandal was not too bad either. She was very believable as the ill tempered policewoman. A special mention for Lee Ki Kwang for his dual characters in this drama (as Jo Ma Roo and Pink Chicken). For someone from a non-acting background, he did well. The rest of the cast were also fantastic.

Music: I totally fell in love with the sexy OST "Dreaming" by B2ST (the song that kept playing whenever the main actor is in his "rich guy" mood). It totally suited the scenes and atmosphere. The other OSTs are excellent as well. What can I say....they are all in my MP3 walkman already and I am listening to them as I am writing this review! :)

Rewatched value: I am already rewatching it after finishing it. I am also planning to buy the DVDs for keeps. This drama is worth its spot in my personal collection of KDramas.

Overall: I am impressed and entertained. I could not stop kicking myself for having scrolled past this drama when it first debuted but because of the new year holidays, I made time for it. Best decision so far where KDramas are concerned for year 2011. I am surprised why it has not received much love and attention from fellow drama addicts. This one here is a true gem, despite its rather bland synopsis that does it no credit whatsoever! My verdict? WATCH IT! SERIOUSLY!

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I really really loved this movie! It was so enjoyable. It was so lighthearted and bubbly and made me smile from the start all the way to the end credits and even after i finished it, I'm smiling like a blissful idiot to myself....... anyway I loved the 2 main characters and all the supporting characters were good too. This movie was also very funny, It has become one of my favourite movies and not to mention it had a perfect ending. The movie was kinda crazy but in a awesome way.
I'm actually quite jealous, I want Yoh.......
Also, I love Haruna's clothes in it! They are so bright, Happy & Unique & I love the doc martens boots she wears, In fact i'm thinking of getting the last pair she wore because they are gorgeous but also because i'm hoping mine will fall off and a guy like yoh will pick it up lol. Well i definitely think you should watch this if you're not looking for a serious movie and you want a totally sweet yet bubbly and funny movie that will make you feel happy for no reason. Yes, It is predictable but that's part of it's charm.I wish they would make a drama out of this movie, I want more. Also i'm not sure if it's just me but i think Junpei looks like Noctis from the upcoming final fantasy game in this movie.
Anyway I want to watch it again already ......and i just finished it like 2 minutes ago, So watch it, It's so sweet, I love it!.....Also yes i know how cheesy this review sounds but it's true!

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I'm going to be completely honest; I didn't even make it halfway through the show before I started crying. Even though you know the main character is going to die and that the show will most likely be sad, you have no idea how much you are going to cry! I can't even begin to imagine how horrifying it would be to get a cancer diagnosis and how difficult it would be to literally fight for your life only to know that you are going to die young. The cast was phenomenal. Let me say it again; the cast was phenomenal! If you decide to watch this (and you should!) make sure you have plenty of tissues handy and something happy to look at once you're done.

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I love this drama. Whenever I look back at Goong, a smile will always somehow emerge on my face. I have rewatched it numerous of times and I always feel the same admiration for it whilst watching it. It isn't perfect, but is there a drama that is?

The main couple is extremely endearing. Their character growth and relationship isn't boring but extremely sweet. The setting is beautiful and the cinematography wasn't a slack job either. The music is my favourite among drama soundtracks, especially since I have no real interest in traditional Korean music. Nothing is really over-exaggerated and there are quite a few cheeky/funny scenes, predominantly in the first half of the drama.

The last few episodes did drag and there is a good reason for it; the drama became a cash cow and was extended for four extra episodes, which is the main and really only reason I'm not giving this drama 10/10.

If you haven't seen this and enjoy Korean dramas, then you should go watch it, like now.

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Forgive me; I actually liked this drama. This is one of the only dramas I have watched more than once. I don't really have a good reason for doing so, but I'll try to voice why I loved this show so much.
I'll get some thing out of the way first: Wilber and Dean are terrible actors. Rainie's voice was cute but irritating. OH THE CLICHES!

BUT

the humor was there and was strong enough to bring me back another time. There was chemistry between the two leads. They were cheesy, albeit fun. I did say the guys were bad at acting, but all you have to do is suspend disbelief (that people could act so fake) and find the heart that's there.

I guess most people just don't see the cuteness and purity of this drama. If I were to rewatch any drama with horrible acting, cliches, and over the top fluffiness, I'd pick this one.

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Me too, Flower certainly isnt going to make you ponder the meaning of life or reveal to you what love truely is, but that's not what it's trying to do.

what it is trying to do, and does very well, is tell a fun and interesting story. there is a lot more of what americans might expect when they think romance than you usually see in k-drama. the four leads all nail thier characters and evoke in you exactly what they are supposed to when they are supposed to. it doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure out what happens next, but you like the characters so much that you want to watch it happen, even if you know you arent going to be shocked.

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I heard about this drama over year before i actually watched it, As i didn't like what i read about the ending but i decided to watch it and i really liked it. I'm a sucker for the whole "guy gets close to the girl for revenge but actually ends up falling in love with her" plot so i loved the story, In fact i wish there was more dramas with that type of plot.

I thought the acting was well done especially by Rain & Shin Min A, I believed every part of it, And i really liked both of their characters. Although i did dislike alot of the secondary characters as i though they were quite selfish and pathetic at some parts so that annoyed me but you get past it.

This drama was quite tragic.....About 2 people who love each other truly and yet can't be together, It showed that love can be very painful, Yet in the end they choose to be togther and love each other.

If you're looking for a lighthearted bubbly drama then you probably shouldn't watch this but if you want a drama to make you cry and be addicted at the same time then you should watch this, I honestly did like it alot. I would definitely watch it again. This drama showed me the meaning of true love, I believe a person can fall in love as many times as a heart can beat but i believe you can only truly fall in love with one person, If you are lucky enough in this life to meet that person, that is. That's the vibe i got from this drama and i liked it. Bok Goo & Eun Seok were lucky enough to meet that person but it showed that it's not all happy go lucky that tv makes it appear to be, That it actually can be very hard and painful.

Well anyway, I think that you should give this drama a try, I really liked it and i think you will too :)

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(Tl;dr: at the bottom) Okay, I'm rewriting my review on this because last night or specifically this morning I was full or rage against this drama. I am honestly so surprised at how well like it is. The main thing that stuck out for me was the plot. It had many cliches that I have already seen in the drama world, and the biggest problem was that this drama didn't deliver them that well. I'll just compile a quick list now.

Main male protagonist is a hot tempered, "never experienced true love" before, spoiled brat who is also the heir to a huge company of some sorts: Boys over Flower/Hana Yori Dango
Strong willed female protagonist who isn't the best at love but by the end everyone in the drama adores her: Most of Yoon EunHye's dramas (Goong, Lie to Me)
Big cuddly extremely nice third wheel that will never get the girl no matter how much you shoot at the drama: Full House, but there are examples of nice third wheels in most romcom Asian dramas.

Okay this isn't really a review anymore but more just me pointing out cliches and I've only noted a few cliches out of the many that appeared. I just want to emphasis on how the main plot and love triangle were ideas (I'm sure there's a better word than ideas) I've already seen before, and done a lot better.

Looking back, I remember specifically just skimming most of the episodes - reading only the subtitles and skipping all dialogue between the love triangle - in hope to see that this drama could somehow take a dramatically good change and actually become as great as some have described it to be; but no, it didn't happen, and in the end I just felt like it was a waste of downloads and a waste of time.

Tl;dr: Too many cliches. Plot was boring, female lead was way too wishy washy but somehow a lot of people ended up liking it....
Recommends to: I guess if you're new to dramas then this could be a start, or if you want some eye candy. But if you're looking for a quality drama, stay well away from this one.

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Let's just start of with the fact that I've watched this drama 5 times and I love it more and more each time it is perfect. After this drama Gong Yoo became one of my top 5 actors of all times. It is a great story, with really good actors, hot sexy eye candy, and a great chemistry between the leads. I can honestly say that I really thought the leading girl was a boy. Even though the story seems a little out of the ordinary like "there is no way that something like that could happen in real life" the way the actors portrayed their characters you really could believe that was an everyday thing. It toke me untill after the 3rd time I watched it to realize that it really is fantasy you really would never have tought of it. It's cute and funny you just have to watch it you are going to fall in love with it.

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