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The only negative I can give to this story is I didn't exactly believe the leads' chemistry. I did enjoy the kissing and affectionate scenes, but the majority of the time I had difficulty believing their romance was genuine.
The rest was positive. Individually the actors were beautiful and talented. I love both their characters. A lot of the scenes had pretty background and music. The beginning had plenty of action scenes to help you get the feel of what the guy's work entailed. The plot was wonderful with plenty of awesome twists. I liked the mystery. I liked the ending very much, and I hope to see more dramas like this. They definitely got a lot of it right: drama, action, mystery, romance, and a little bit of comedic relief all in one smart and endearing package.
Definitely worthy of watching over and over again.
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The ending was well done and did not feel rushed.
I will watch this again.
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More Rom-Com Than Thriller, Falling Short of True Suspense
Healer tells the story of Seo Jung Hoo, a night courier known only as "Healer" by his clients, who gets involved with two journalists: Chae Young Shin, a tabloid reporter, and Kim Moon Ho, a successful journalist. As Seo Jung Hoo begins to uncover the mystery of his own shared past with them, the trio is thrown into dangerous situations. The show is praised for combining multiple elements that appeal to a broad audience—comedy, romance, action, and suspense. These different aspects work together to create a lighthearted, enjoyable drama that’s easy to watch. While the emotional scenes and familiar antagonist roles add drama, the overall tone of the show remains fun and often cheesy.Although I understand why the series is so beloved, especially by fans who enjoy romance and light thrillers, it didn’t fully capture me. The show’s structure and tone are light and approachable, but when I’m in the mood for an action thriller, I tend to lean toward shows with more intensity and realism. Healer doesn’t offer the dark, raw edge I personally look for. Instead, it sometimes takes an almost surreal approach with exaggerated action scenes and characters, especially Seo Jung Hoo, who seems to possess almost supernatural abilities. This takes away from the realism I crave in a show like this. It also feels like the series doesn’t fully deliver on its thriller promise, leaning more into mystery and action with a lot of romantic fluff on the side.
Romance, while a major driving force in the series, is not something I enjoy much in shows. Though the chemistry between the leads could be engaging for fans of that genre, I never felt fully invested in the romantic subplot. I will admit, the performances were solid across the board, especially Park Min Young, who played Chae Young Shin. Her portrayal was relatable and multi-dimensional—she was strong, vulnerable, and both funny and kind, making her a standout. On the other hand, Ji Chang Wook’s portrayal of Seo Jung Hoo was decent but left me wanting more. He showed depth in his character, but something about his performance didn’t fully captivate me. As for Yoo Ji Tae, who played Kim Moon Ho, his performance was lackluster. I’ve seen him in other shows, and he often plays the same type of role, leaving me unimpressed by his portrayal here.
The show’s soundtrack also contributed to my mixed feelings. While the background music does complement some of the emotional moments, there were times when it detracted from the intensity. For example, the light, happy-sounding tracks that played during action scenes felt completely out of place and undermined the stakes. The overuse of an English song during the flashbacks and romantic moments ("Promise me this is forever") felt overly cheesy and took me out of the scene. While some may find this endearing, I personally felt it lessened the impact of the drama’s more intense moments. This also affected my viewing experience, especially in the latter episodes, where I found myself skipping scenes to avoid the repetitive songs.
In conclusion, Healer is a show that will appeal to those who love lighthearted romantic thrillers with some action and mystery. For people who enjoy those genres, the mix of humor, action, and a bit of suspense makes for an entertaining watch. However, for those who are looking for a darker, more realistic thriller, this may not be the right fit. While the acting is generally decent and the show’s fun tone might draw in casual viewers, I found that it didn’t live up to my expectations. If I had known what to expect, I probably wouldn’t have watched it, but for fans of K-Dramas that balance comedy and romance with a touch of action, Healer is certainly worth checking out.
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Strong acting from the entire cast. I have a cynical heart, and get real tired of kdrama stereotypes and lazy acting... But there isn't much of that in Healer. Ji Chang Wook plays the dark, troubled soul type stuff with an ease that makes me buy it. I never had to work too hard or analyze the situation in order to understand his feelings; it flowed naturally. (Plus, he's super funny when he wants to be.)
Park Min Young plays the cute and quick-witted girl with reality, combining spunk and fearlessness with an honesty that sometimes gave me goosebumps. The supporting cast is so obviously golden I don't even really need to talk about them. (ajumma!!)
The chemistry between the two leads was refreshingly real. Damsel in distress, hidden identity, etc; all those things were there, but Healer used them creatively, making them new. And when the relationship needed to move forward, it did: frustrating misunderstandings which kept our leads apart were resolved quickly and responsibly and not allowed to drag on for episodes at a time.
I could go on but I'll cut myself off and get to what I consider the drama's slightly less amazing qualities -
The complexity of the plot. Or rather, the sheer number of important players in the plot and how they're all intricately related. That DID take some work to figure out, and there's a decent amount of potential for getting confused if you're not actively paying attention.
The ending. It wasn't a bad ending by any means- the show did what it needed to. But it was slightly anticlimactic... (like 90 percent of kdramas, in my opinion).
Any other qualms I have with the drama are tiny ones, easily surpassed by the strength of the relationships and the pull of the plot.
I don't know exactly what has made Healer so easy for many of us to adore and obsess over, what it is that made masses of watchers experience euphoric giddiness at the first notes of the theme music. But undeniably, the drama has got that potential to suck you in (which we all love in dramas, right?!) and avoids a lot of the pacing slumps and boring cliches that abound in other dramas, so even if it ain't your total cup of tea, there will probably be plenty to entertain you!
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WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT?
No misunderstandings, noble idiocies, amnesia, love triangles, deadly diseases crop up to threaten our lovebirds.
The VILLAINS of course pose hazards that need dealing with, but the heroine in Healer is a brave young lady who doesn’t let her disadvantages or fears get in the way of her drive to be the best investigative reporter ever, She just goes for it!
The whole drama was a roller coaster ride and you will get to see action, romance, comedy and lil bit of mystery. It also had amazing OSTs and different story. The technology they showed us was meritorious.
i just love Ji Chang Wook..
A drama full of enjoyment.
MUST WATCH!!!!!
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I liked also the fact that there is no bad guy, or rather a stereotype of the bad guy. There are bad people, but they have some reasons to act like they do. The psychology of the characters is very impressive and good used.
Congratulations, this drama is a success.
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Acting/Cast: Perfect 10 for cast and acting. Ji Chang-Wook was the perfect 'Healer'. Although I watched his acting in Empress Ki and Smile Donghae, it is his acting in this drama that drew me in to this young actor. I am expecting great things from him in the future.
Music: The OSTs are good - if you are into ballads. I am surprised that they did not have at least 2 or 3 OSTs in this drama with stronger and faster tempos for the action scenes - again, a big giveaway that this drama is more of a romance drama than action. The action just spice things up a little (though not too much in my opinion).
Rewatch value: This drama is an easy re-watch despite it being a 20 episodes' drama. Each episode is interesting and has its' 'moments'.
Overall: I gave this drama 9.5/10. It is just a touch under perfect but still a very worthy drama! If you haven't watch it, you need to start clearing your schedule for 2-3 days, sit down and just marathon it. Trust me, once you start this, you are hooked!
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