Reviews

Effervescent Historic RomCom turns serious at times. Great use of ancient Korean Law.

In the second half of the Korean Drama season of the year 2023, Woo Do Hwan starred in the hit Korean drama Bloodhounds and displayed his newly sculpted fighting body. His new look is also on full display in a Korean Drama season first half sleeper “Joseon Attorney: A Morality”. It stars Woo Do Hwan and K pop Idols Kim Ji-yeon (Bona) and Cha Hak-Yeon (N).

MY RAW NOTES ??

Hot brass-sounding music is smoking in a great modern OST, which in addition has super edgy beats and great songs.

The Joseon Attorney (Woo Do Hwan) has a photographic memory when it comes to the Law Codes and he is on a course of revenge.

The open courtroom law is presented like Extraordinary Attorney Woo, but Joseon style.

The LAW highlighted in Joseon Attorney: A Morality are ancient Korean laws. Although no longer applicable in Korean law annals, you get finely tuned applications of these ancient laws being used in creative ways in the storyline. This will remind some of how this was done in the modern day Korean Drama ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’. Production hired a great historian to pull this off.

There is some great cinematographic risk-taking in this K-drama, exploring black and white stills and shots and stop action.

The Joseon Attorney wins cases by hook or crook to get the bad guys for his revenge. The female lead falls in love at first sight.

Joseon Attorney: A Morality, heads into a whole other intense direction in/after episode 7.

The drama starts off very good and manages to get better over time.

Woo Do Hwan is such a good actor. It is the little reflexes, facial expressions, all these little things that he does to expand his acting range.

You will definitely see the goofy side of Woo Do Hwan in some episodes. It is cute and unexpected, as he interprets his comedic lines.

Quote: “Ultimately, the law must rule over the people, not the King (ruling over the people)”.
Quote: “Are you giving me the illness and the medicine at the same time?” (Are you causing the problem and giving me your cure or solution?).

Some had been calling me about Joseon Attorney: A Morality, but I had this drama on the shelf. I decided to check the ratings and saw that it was getting 4.5-5.0 out of five. OK, what is the hype? At least you can’t go wrong with Woo Do Hwan. Also, this drama stars K-pop Idols Bona (Kim Ji Yeon from Twenty five Twenty one) and N (Yoo Ji Sun from Bad and Crazy).

I am enjoying Joseon Attorney: A Morality. It is a go from me.

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I tried but couldn't

I started watching this to get ready for The Last Immortal. I am also a big fan of Wuxia/Xuanhuan/Xianxia. I read good reviews for this series in here too. Plus add Xu Kai in this series, I got ready for binge watching this series.

I am in episode 8 and I am dropping this.

The production, wardrobe, acting and plot is good. I read somewhere that the Female Lead is a multi awardee actress and excellent in emotional roles however, she seemed awkward here in my perspective. It may also be the character role itself but Xu Kai's character seems to have limited range of expression. The story for me lacks luster. It wasn't able to keep my interest.

Preference is subjective. If you have this in your queue to watch, please do give it a try because my perspective is limited to episode 8. I just couldn't continue; I couldn't finish a single episode without dozing off. Take my review with a grain of salt and do give it a try.

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You make your own choices in this world

When I started this drama, I didn't expect to get so invested in it but I did. First of all the writing of the drama is so good, each character is used to their maximum effect, even the side characters are so engrossing. The drama is all about choice and it was very vivid of it's protrayal of old Beijing and the impact of the culutral revolution especially on a group of youngsters. I also like unlike many male centric dramas, the male lead is not a Gary Stu, he doesn't get everything handed to him, rather the drama shows the choices made by him effect him and everything else. This is evident in how the drama used a number of episodes to show the male lead recovering from his wartime injuries.

The acting and the cast are top notch. I started this drama for Xiao Zhan. But I ended being so invested in the other characters. Especially Ye Fang, the prophet. I felt sorry for her and annoyed but at the same time loved how level headed her character was. Li Qin as Tong Xiaomeo, I liked the script writer not giving her much scences in the inital episodes but as the episodes went by, her role grew larger until she became Xiao Chunsheng's rock. Xiao Zhan as Xiao Chunsheng in what is his best acting to date, I cried and laughed with Chunsheng and I truly believed that I was watching his life story.

My only gripe about the story was that because it spanned 40 years, the pacing was too fast in the last few episodes but it not deter me from enjoying the drama. For me this drama is 10. While I may not rewatch the entire drama again, I certainly will be watching parts of the drama.

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This show's highlight is really the uniquely written characters.

Jun Woo has no interest in school life because of a traumatic past in his previous school. Just in his first week in the new school, he is falsely accused of stealing. Meanwhile, Soo Bin notices a different side of him besides what the others think and finds herself gravitating towards him. Through time, we'll see the innocent first love of these 18-year-olds.

It’s one of the better school dramas that handles students’ issues well. Not only the romance is so adorable, This show's highlight is really the uniquely written and authentic characters.

Jun Woo is probably my favorite type of male lead – quiet, stoic, introspective, protective, with no toxic masculinity. He's smart and knows how to stand his ground even though he's introverted. His quirks and mannerism is so unique that you just have to see him to understand and appreciate him. Our female lead, Soo Bin, has a really wonderful stage presence; She’s bright and warm, which gives the energy that people around her are happy to see her. I love that. Their highs and lows are just truly endearing.

Although there are some episodes that I find boring and landing flat to me, the ending allows me to imagine them living on and I always find that very nice.

I recommend the show to anyone who love slice-of-life. It falls somewhere in between Sassy Go Go or Cheer Up, and the more serious elements probably comparable to Sky Castle. So, if you enjoyed those, I think Moments of 18 has a lot in common.

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Amazing!!

I loved this one a fast paced story and the episodes were flowing like water like I am watching and after a while 5episodes?? But I was watching for a small while onlyyy!!
I am actually sad that I finished it so quickly it is definitely one of the best romance drama
It had a great mix of comedy, action and ofcourse romance the acting too was superb like you could not help but cry when the actors cried. The story was gripping from the start and the ending was wonderful.

My heart is currently broken cause the drama is finished and will take a day or two to heal from the loss

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Well Written-- Best 'Costume' Cdrama Of 2023

Top-notch story aesthetics, unlimited flow of scripts, and super sweet light comedy--Love You Seven Times became one of my favorite dramas this 2023. The scenes are beautiful, the makeup and costumes are beautiful, the special effects are cool, and the OST is super nice. Every single song is worthy of being played on repeat! The plot has a tight rhythm and a lot of details. The acting skills of all the casts are top-notch, especially Ding Yuxi. His acting skills are delicate, layered and immersive, and he perfectly interprets the role of Chu Kong. And Actually This is the first time I have watched a drama about Chaoyue, and I feel that her acting skills are not as bad as they said, and she is still very good but yes she needs to work with it a little more but it's still not bad....

My Highlight Comment✨
There may be many parts/stories about immortal kings and fairies, and about going to mortal world to have tribulations, but Qi Shi's script is a unique infinite flow loop, which is very interesting and innovative! it made this drama more interesting! I'll definitely miss Them?

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It's a mature, non-cliche, no-break-up drama.

I love sports dramas! I can't believe it is over, felt like reading a feel-good book.

"to never give up, and never give in. No matter the challenges, we must have the ability to overcome them independently." (In sports, In love)

It's a mature, non-cliche, no-break-up drama. I guess it is a rarity and unexpected from C-drama. Initially, I was skeptical about student-coach romantic relationships but boy! I was wrong. The story evolved naturally, no rush. OST is smooth not too much.
1. Amazing chemistry from the first episode.
2. Acting is top-notch, both ML & FL. He really nailed a 20-year-old's raw emotions. FL the maturity she brought to the character is amazing. Definitely one of her best shows.
3. The skinship and love relationship is smooth and enjoyable.
4. Not the usual c-drama.

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Wonderful show which flopped its' ending

If you have seen your fair share of rom-coms, this is going to feel very typical especially in the first episode, while they're establishing the characters well. With all that said, there is magic in the script: I feel like the writers want to say about fandom culture or they at least want to touch on it because they represent the fandom culture not only positively, that it's a community, it's a way to bond with people in a way to support the artists you love, but also some of the negative sides which is obsessive tendencies and how those can lead to crossing the line and becoming a stalker. I really love how the writers are balancing the whole fandom culture exploring many different facets of it.

The show's big problem that really turned me off was near the end when the show started to focus primarily on the male lead's past and how that connects in such a dramatic way with the female lead. I thought the writers of the show really lost sight of what the show was about and I was hoping the show should have focused more on the fandom side of things because, in the end, the fact that she is a super fan doesn't contribute a lot to the main story, and I was quite disappointed because the portrayal of fandom culture and a commentary on fandom culture part is the thing that I was very excited to watch.

Overall, I really enjoyed Her Private Life, I think it has many wonderful qualities loved the characters, and I love the interactions between the characters. The romance is incredibly mature and I love how they support each other, it is wonderful. All the leads and the side characters, everybody is perfectly cast and doing a wonderful job. The leads have such strong chemistry together. This is a show you could very happily binge or at least I was very happy to binge.

I would recommend Her Private Life to you if you like shows like What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. They both have the same female lead, and she's great in both of them as well as The Liar and His Lover or Touch Your Heart. So if you liked any of those three shows I would give this one a chance.

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I hope there should be 2nd season otherwise it was useless to watch it .

With the starting of the story it was clearcut that both the child would be ended up together and I also felt like they but as soon as the story progressed some another story had started . First due to an accident they separated with eachother ,girl child since childhood faced a hardship which can't be imaginable where as boy childhood also faced hardship but on comparing with girl ,it was nothing. As they started living separated life . With time his life was in ease whereas hers in disguised. Then entry of another man in her life actually she saved him from danger so he lived with her and slowly slowly they coming closed together ,he started liking her but still she was confused before she realises anything third man already entered into her life . She fall in love with second man but all three loved her . I respect her love story but the way story connected other two men with her emotionally I always felt bad for other two especially the first one. But the way story ended I didn't realised it had good or bad ending . I hope there should be 2nd season otherwise it was useless to watch it .

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A Pleasant Watch

A lovely, and enjoyable series. I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. I loved that the love story does something different with a love between a doctor and a motorbike rider. Mork (Fluke) was stunning and great to watch, and his smile and dimple were too endearing.

Uncle Cheep's and Dej's relationship was another enjoyable couple even with their constant banter. And Mayom was pretty great. I loved the consistency his character had. Fueang and his other two buddies and Mayom's assistant, provided us just the right amount of comic relief, and the OST grew on me after just the first episode that I wouldn't skip any intro just to hear it.

That being said, there were sides to it that make me give it an 8 and no more. Por and Tawan's dragged on relationship was something I wish had been introduced as an established relationship because it really was barely anything for it to drag on the way it did. And it took away time that could have been used more on Mork and Tawan's developing relationship. Mork and Tawan's relationship fell into just a few episodes and felt too short and too sudden that I wasn't really convinced.

This kiss, too. I don't care for "touch our lips together and call it a kiss" kisses so having to see it twice (even if one was just an imagination) was way too much. It's gives off more "uncomfortable" vibes than "we are in love."

The other doctor couple, Toy and Boss, didn't leave me invested in their relationship. The teasing may have been meant to come off to the audience as cute, but to me it was just Toy being annoying. There were instances I couldn't see it as anything other than blatant disrespect for someone's boundaries. Toy was just a jerk, but apparently that's what Boss was into so.

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MASTERPIECE

I don't even know where to begin with this drama. The plot is the best one I've ever encountered, it has so much to say and in a perfect storyline from the first to the last scene. As a huge fan of the enemies to lovers trope I assure you in this show it's delivered in the best way possible. The music is absolutely breathtaking, one of the most beautiful and touching OSTs. Every scene has the song it needs to have. There's laughing, there's crying at 3 am in front of your screen, there's suspense, there's an unhealthy amount of butterflies for this extraordinary chemistry and the most perfect kisses I've seen on TV. Most importantly you get to realize so much deep stuff about life and death and humanity. I love this to the point where I don't want to watch another drama for some time.

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