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I loved this series until about episode 10. The story was good. A hint of thriller/suspense, a strong helping of humor, some mystery, and [coughgagcough] romance.

The relationship between the two female leads is pretty awesome, not because it's healthy, but because it's STRONG. I love the way they mirror each other and how obvious it is that they could be each other, given only slightly different circumstances. This is the relationship I watch, not the primary love triangle.

The supporting cast is pretty strong. I love attorney Cha. His attitude is, as another character alludes, contagious. He gives a lot to the cast and story. I also really like Go Sung Bin -- she's cute, energetic, and sweet. Both of these actors take advantage of showing their characters' depth.

BUT by episode ten/eleven, it's totally losing me. I really can't stand Park Soo Ha--I think his acting is pretty terrible. It probably doesn't help that his character does some pretty questionable/creepy things to the female lead in some of the opening episodes. His monotone voice resembles his monotone character arch.

This was a pretty good show, but now I don't know if I'll finish the season. I'd like more of the female frenemy relationship play out, and definitely more of the mom. :( But I'd pretty much take anything over Park Soo Ha. And since he's a primary character......

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first of all before i go any further, xiao shu's dad needs to go. this ma couldnt act for shit. he was so calculated that i just wanted to quit everytime i saw him. no emotions or extra feelings ugh
alright george hu as always is handsome and was the reason i watched the show to the end. the main girl was just umm i dunno, i liked her i just dont think i would rewatch her. the grandma and dad were funny and the sister was cuckoo alil but i finally liked her.
the negatives were just enough to make it mediocre. theres too much happy go lucky shit esp in the radio room where everyone is all happy and tog and no animosity that it dint feel real. the story was good its just the direction was just bad. theres seriously a handful of taiwan shows that are great but most of them are just ridiculous.

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I really enjoyed this drama. The main two men were really dynamic in their acting and I always loved watching them go against each other. Also the whole deciding if blood or circumstances makes you who you are was very interesting. Not a huge fan of the evil dad's casting. He just was way to young for the role (even though he is a good actor) and their attempts of making him look older were always distracting. It dragged a but around episode 29 to 33 but for the whole it was a really solid melodrama that was enjoyable to watch from start to end. And I really liked the ending as well for all the characters involved.

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I loved this version. For me the whole reason why I got addicted to Korean Dramas in the first place was because of this anime and story.

My first Korean drama was playful kiss because I enjoyed the anime so much. My first Tawianese drama was It Started With A Kiss. I was really disappointed with the old Japanese version that had little to do with the anime: Itazura na Kiss. So, I was excited to hear about this new version.

I am excited they are making a sequel. The actor that played Irie was perfect, I felt like I was falling in love with the story all over again. Some parts were of course changed, but, this is still an awesome and heartwarming version.

I enjoyed every bit of it and I will certain have to marathon all versions pretty soon go decide my personal favorite.

And like the rest of you guys I will be waiting for second season.

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This drama was tough to get through. In a good way, if there is one. With characters you love to hate, and "villains" you want to sympathize with, I was most definitely emotionally involved.

Story: As stated in the synopsis, the story revolves around Jung Yi, based on real life Baek Pa Seon, a fiery young woman who's life revolves around love ceramics, and getting herself into trouble, one way or another. Aside from a few slow episodes involving a lot of things about ceramics (which I personally liked as an artist) and a less than full-filling ending, the story unfolded with much anticipation and excitement.

Acting: Maybe I'm biased because I came into the drama to see more of Moon Geun Young because I adored her in Painter of The Wind, but I found myself loving the range of emotions that came across in all of the actors. I hadn't seen a drama with Kim Bum before but now I've started Padam Padam to see more of him. I may look into a drama with Lee Sang Yoon as well for his charming smile, but I digress. The supporting cast in many ways, were well beyond my expectations: expressing emotional qualities ranging from cold and detached to battered and desperate. I was most impressed Seo Hyun Jin as she portrait such a range of emotions in character and as an actress that her character Shim Hwa Ryung gave me chills.

Music: I enjoyed the music well enough, although I would have liked the vocal versions to be incorporated more often, and maybe a wider verity of songs in the soundtrack. It was generally appropriately timed for mood, but it didn't quite move me like the soundtrack of Painter of The Wind (can you tell I like that drama?).

Rewatch Value: I'm not one for rewatching dramas. But if a friend wanted to watch it with me, I'd at least watch a few episodes with them to get them into it.

Overall: 9/10 Not disappointing as a whole, and would most definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical dramas, art, or non-traditional gender roles. I just happen to like all three!

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Finally found & finished this engsub series! This Jdrama is one of the underrated and under-viewed series for 2k13. The three leads carried this unique storyline about people who loose their footings in life who are accidentally-cosmically attracted to each other and live under the leaves of a glamorous tree house,topped with one of the leads claiming to be an alien. Quirky, intelligent, entertaining series for those looking for something well done and more adult-based and only 9eps. You will find yourself liking all the main&support; characters and rooting for the alien. Would I rewatch:Yes

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Birth secrets (that really don't stay secret long), kidnapping, murder, attempted murder, redemption, etc. are in this drama. I do think it is a little slow and they could have done this in fewer episodes, but it is written well. I have seen my share of melodramas, but I don't think I have seen one that has taken the direction that this one did. It has the typical aspects of Korean melodramas, but from a different perspective. I even liked the ending. If you are looking for typical romance, then you won't find much here. It is very low key, but there are some deep feelings. It has it's funny parts too.

Kim Jae Won is one of my favorite actors and he doesn't disappoint. He is very charming as Eun Joong. He has a subtle way of eliciting emotions from the viewer for his character. Ki Tae Young was also really good as the other Eun Joong. His characters emotions are written all over his face which to me is a sign of a good actor. Jo Jae Hyeon as Ha Myung Geun and Park Sang Min as Jang Tae Ha were just excellent. Kim Hye Ri as Go Joo Ran/Jang Jo Ha's mom is too funny at times. Her interactions with the other actors are usually comedic even when she is trying to be manipulative and serious. The other actors are good also.

There is some decent music in this drama. The Position's "Last Love of My Life" really fit well with the drama theme.

I probably won't rewatch this.

If you like melodrama, then this is a good one...just a little slow.

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Im going to try and keep it short and not ramble on this one but its gonna be hard cause there is so much to say. Basically all you really need to know is this is probably in the top 3 best drama's I've ever watched.

STORY: This story is unique and interesting. Right from episode one it picks you up and shakes your emotions and is like "not today trick!" From the very beginning it is heart wrenching and wonderful. I love especially how throughout the drama there is only one underlying plot line, instead of a bunch of side stories. This held the drama together and added continuity, every part of the story felt like it was meant to be there. There wasn't any sort of filler parts to add length to the drama. And come on this love story is to die for, it is just oozing with deep intense love you can't not love it.

ACTING: Holy freaking meatballs the acting is the best part! The child actors in episodes 1-5 were all phenomenal, especially the leads but really all of them were great. I was impressed at how well they were able to express their characters capacity to feel. Their characters are young but they are dealing with adult problems and emotions, and the actors were able to emote these complicated feelings very well. And might I just add that Kim Soo Hyun is an actor that was made for crying. Literally one of the best male criers out there right now. When he cries its an ugly cry but its so realistic it makes you feel his pain so intensely. His performance especially was outstanding.

MUSIC: The music was okay, there were some especially pretty instrumental songs at parts but it was really nothing special.

This is a great drama, I cried many times, I literally laughed out loud many times, and it has the perfect amount of suspense at the right times to make you want to watch the next episode. Like I said before this is one of the top 3 best dramas I've ever seen and definitely THE BEST historical drama I've seen. I recommend it to anyone.

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Well, the drama started out pretty good and then...it turned boring. That what happens when love is instanly, effortlessly born. Since I think I wasted my time I will say some rude stuff. >.<

The story is original and they could've made something big with it, but they did not. Some scenes were ridiculous, and I refer more to the reactions of the characters.

The female lead had some fidelity issues that were left untouched. She makes Hoshio stand by her just because it makes her happy, forgetting about what he may feel or think. Instead of meditating on her selfishness noou she just makes a fuss about it. About Hoshio, well, let's just say I only liked him when he was not Hoshio.

There is poor character development, except for a few side characters, which are pretty good. That old couple was my favorite and kept me watching till the end.

Finally, the story's end is very much like a telenovela. So those of you who've watched an hispanic telenovela may know what i'm talking about. ;)

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first of all lemmie just say, "wookie...saranghae". i only watched it coz of him just like any other of his show. this drama is just comedic with some strange turns. the first episode just gets u there when and the comedy keeps going. i really thought jessica was gonna have those annoying characters but she dint really piss me off at all, her on screen sessions were ok and enough for me to handle. now my favorite was the two side characters relationship. director kim and dong ah. these two people needed more screen time and story line together or better yet their own sequel. they were soo weird but perfect combo esp the guy. his robotness was on point i dint think he would smile. one of my fav moments of them is in the car and talking about fantasies.....
eun jae did awsome in this show she was the right fit for that role. i dint really care or notice her in her other dramas. i heard shes an actual boxer so the bodyguard position was perfect. kim dong wook i just love him hwaiting!!!!

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What a masterfully well done drama! From start to finish, it held my attention; brought forth the tears and definitely made you wonder: Is outcasting (bullying) really this bad? You say what about Teacher Ma, played superbly by Ko Hyun Jung? Even though at times, Teacher Ma was harsh, when you brought the situation into context and really thought about it, she really was guiding them through life and the disappointments that they would encounter. As far as the children, I will not singularly point out one in particular because they ALL EXCELLED! But then, I really wasn't surprised because most of them are on my "Child Actor to Watch" list and they did not disappoint. I think everyone should watch this: young and old but especially people with children. The attitude and reactions in relations to what goes on in the classroom was really realistic! Having been there and seen that; I know. Excellent drama; highly recommend it.

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This is one of the dramas that really got to me. 1997 was a year where I was on my hype on boy bands as well. Reply 1997 brought me back to that. To the times where VHS was such a vital home gadget so as not to miss my favorite drama, cassette tapes were a fad and friendship were in full bloom.

Reply 1997 was a drama which conveyed a part of my past and that's why it probably hit me right on spot. This drama... I love, for so many reasons.

The story line was very much unique from all the drama's I have watched. It did have a full on Rom-Com taste in it (like all the usual Rom-Com Kdrama), but the funny... the funny never stops in every episode, even though I was already tearfully crying out because of a heart breaking scene or because of a heart warming moment; the comedy never stops. Cliches were still used but I should say the writers have done that in a very creative way. I like the fact that they have used a bunch of odd personalities and put them together in a kind of relationship that would bond them as friends for life, then add their family members into it... TADA! You get a really great story to tell. Since all of these characters are peculiar, even from a deep to shallow background of each person I never got tired of watching each one's side of the story. That's how they make the fun come out.

For the main characters, I couldn't really pick my favorite. Even though we have the "very main" characters within the story, I still couldn't really put them as my favorite. Maybe I would put bias on Yoon Yoon Jae because of his good looks, but other than that I still equally loved every character. I also personally think that their accents were cute, it was real and was not irritating (since they are all from Busan it would eventually seem natural, right?). Then there were the consistencies in their characters which I am so happy for, because not even one actor deviated from their role.

To pinpoint the specific characteristics of each cast, I liked: Shi-won's boisterous attitude, Yoon Jae's undying love and loyalty, Yoo Joong's inconsistencies, Joon Hee's secrets, Hak Chan's annoyingness, Sung Jae's eccentricity, Tae Woong's indifference to money/fame and lastly Shi-won's parents; her dad who bickers a lot and her mom who cooks mountain of food for some apparent reason.

Music wise, it added impact on the drama but it wasn't something that really got into my head for me to remember much.

This drama is re-watchable, very much... but a vital segment in the story makes this unappealing for a re-play and that is the mystery part. That actually perked my interest into finishing the drama in the first place - "the guess who and what happened to whom?" guessing game was one of the important thing in this drama. But once you are over that, this drama would not be as interesting as it was the first time. I re-watch this for the sole reason of feeling giddy over the love triangles and the petty arguments. Those scenes were still awesome even for the second time around.

Over all Reply 1997 made it to my Top 10 best drama's and I would definitely recommend this to everyone. But this drama would most suit those who had lived in the 90's, got addicted in boy bands and lived life with loyal friends.

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