Healer

A MUST SEE!
Maybe not the best drama (or maybe not) but the perfect one for me...It's contains all the things I like : action, suspense, romance and comedy.
There wasn't any dull moment when I watched the show. I loved it from the beginning to the end and was never disappointed and even pleasantly surprised by the development of the story.
Thank you so much to the writer, Song Ji Na, who made some of my fantasies comes true and for the perfect cast.
I was already fond of Ji Chang Wook but the character of "Healer" made me fall over heels for this actor (like when Lee Jun Ki owned me after his performance in the drama "Hero" - where Ji Chang Wook played a supporting role!). I didn't know Yoo Ji Tae but now, I have to check his movies! And the hacker Ahjumma was so great.
I liked the chemistry between all the characters! Of course, the OTP was awesome but it wasn't the only relationship that made me enjoys this drama. I liked the relationship between Jeong Hoo and Moon Ho and all the other interactions (Healer-Ahjumma, Moon Ho-Moon Shik). All the characters from the leading to the supporting ones were well written.
What was the most pleasant thing for me is that there is always a moment in the dramas (even if the beginning is great) when the writer "invent" some sort of problems between the OTP which leads to some misunderstanding between the characters but there were none in this one and it was really REFRESHING!
Dont hesitate, just watch and enjoy this drama as much as I did!

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Healer is one of these dramas that started off very strong, made me feel attached and addicted somewhere halfway and then completely uninterested towards the end. Many of these Korean drama series make us feel this way, however, I thought that Healer would be different, based on so many reviews that are urging to watch it.

I started watching this mainly because it's one of the classics + there's Ji Chang Wook in this, how can I say no after I hear this actor's name? I have to admit that, just like in any other Korean drama, the main actor swept me off my feet like always. On the other hand, I didn't like the way that there was sort of a strong character digression of the female lead. What seemed to be a powerful leading lady was actually a weak character. More about the main story, I enjoyed the occasional story slips into the past. They made the drama feel alive in some way. In my opinion, the whole story could've been completed in 16 episodes fully for everyone to understand all of the highlights and main points of this series. But 20 episodes is too much, it felt like many unwanted and irrelevant scenes made it to the screen.

This is another example of the fact that you might not enjoy very loved and highly-rated dramas as much as all of the others. But nevertheless, Healer is one of those dramas that had to be watched since it's a classic, but it's also a drama that I wouldn't rewatch ever again.

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Given K-drama’s reputation for being all about the romance, it’s surprising how rarely I’ve found the main couple to be the star attraction in shows I’ve watched. Healer may not have the most original of plots, but it nails the brave, aching, adorable love story between two lost children that forms its emotional core. It also proves that casting the right actors is often more critical than casting the “best” actors. Whatever Ji Chang Wook and Park Min Young may sometimes lack in technique, they more than make up for in heart, chemistry and a willingness to be vulnerable in front of the camera and each other. When they’re together on screen you’ll want to jump up and down, squeal and hug puppies. They’re also surrounded by a marvelous gang of unique, well-written supporting characters (I’m looking at you, Hacker Ahjumma), that you’d enjoy spending well over the allotted twenty hours hanging out with.

On the downside, I do wish the antagonists in the show were as multi-dimensional as the protagonists. The shadowy gang of leering oligarchs plotting EEEEVIL in back rooms felt preordered from central casting, with master plans that were too over-the-top to be really believable. I kept expecting them to start stroking Persian cats or feeding their piranhas. If you’re watching for the action thriller/romance elements, you probably won’t mind, but their cartoonish-ness undermines the credibility of the crusading journalists out to take down corruption strand of the story. It doesn’t diminish the fun, but it does make the show less socially relevant than it would like to be. There is also an odd casualness in the way that all of the characters, both good and bad, roam in and out of each others' lives and lairs with impunity. I guess courage is virtue, but I’m not sure I’d curl up and take a nap in the heart of enemy territory.

This is a show though where the emotional through-lines not the plot mechanics are the real draw, and those deliver with a vengeance. You’ll laugh and cry and smile and fall in love. In an entertainment world full of lots of explosions but few real sparks, that's reason to rejoice.

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This show had been in my queue for a while to watch, but I kept putting it off for other dramas until one of my new MDL friends recommended it. I was just finishing up another drama and decided to take the plunge. I'm so thankful for that push. This drama hit all the right notes for me. The storyline was fast paced and interesting. It masquerades as an action drama, but there is romance aplenty.
The skinship is adorable between our OTP and they were not stingy with it. (sigh!) The confession scene, as I was promised, was one of the best I've ever seen. And the moments leading up to it were heart-fluttering.
I loved the Eternal Love song which I think was their theme; however, without the backdrop of the story, the song is a little cheesy sounding. The acting was top notch, though. I'm now a fan of both lead actors and hope to see them both in something as awesome as this drama was. They both have the most expressive eyes and cute smiles for days. There are moments that you yell at your tv, but not in a bad way. I just had to warn them! *wink*
The story and characters are very layered and it all unfolds the way it should. I have no criticisms for this drama (unless it's to say that I want MORE. LOL) I will definitely be re-watching this one, as it goes into my top favorite dramas I've watched to date.

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I seriously wanted to wait with my review until i completed the drama and i made it ^.^
First of all.. it was sooo hard to wait, because i wanted to watch episode 19 when the ep 20 was out.

This was one of the first dramas that i watched with only a few breaks. It was always so thrilling and exciting. There was never a moment when i thought,"screw it i'm gonna make a break and watch another time" in the middle of the series (because i watch at viki it remembers the scene where you stopped if you didn't knew^^). I was always surprised that the episode was already over , because i was so stucked in the story.

This was one of the best dramas i have ever watched, because it was so .. i don't know how to describe it... but it was different. It didn't have a annoying second lead, because i didn't count Moon Ho as a potential love rival. Also it didn't have many drama clichees like piggyback rides or something. It wasn't really cheesy, neither was it overly sad or something. It was full of action scenes, which i really enjoyed.

When i thought "no you don't..." or "don't go that way...", it managed to surprise me. And I'm really glad that it didn't have the terrible ending like city hunter that I thought it would have.

The soundtrack of Healer was awesome. I enjoyed every song that was in it. But my two favourites where probably "I will protect you" sung by Ji Chang Wook himself and "Because of you" by Just.

This will possibly be one of my top 3 dramas of all time. And i would really really recommend it to those , who haven't watched or consider to watch it.

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Having watched writer Song Ji Na's 90's hit drama Sandglass, Healer first caught my attention when it was announced as a story that shows the lives of the children of the people that lived in the generation Sandglass was set in. Sandglass was a very tragic drama so I was interested in how the lives of the following generation would be affected by that. Thankfully Healer turned out to be brighter and entertaining than Sandglass, which saved me a lot of tears and made it more enjoyable to watch.

The plot of Healer itself was not that original. However, from watching many dramas we've probably all learned that there's not always a need to reinvent the wheel in order to make an exciting drama. What made Healer such a refreshing watch for me is that things weren't dragged out needlessly. The drama had a slow but steady pace, with pieces of the mysterious past being revealed just at the right time. Add to that characters with consistent development who don't suddenly lose the ability to count 1+1 together and don't go around misunderstanding everyone and everything and you get a drama that doesn't leave you feeling frustrated.

I'll admit freely that I had my doubts when Park Min Young was announced as the female lead, but I take all of that back, because she really proved me wrong. I loved her take on Young Shin and think she really grew into the role. Ji Chang Wook stole most people's hearts with good reason; I'm honestly impressed how much he has improved over the years. Yoo Ji Tae was amazing as Moon Ho, despite not getting as much of the spotlight. He nailed his character from the first episode on, you could just see that he was hiding so many emotions beneath the surface even if we as the viewers had no idea yet what his character was really thinking.

Going into the drama I actually didn't expect to care about the romance part that much, but I totally fell in love with this couple. Their moments together were cute, often touching and never felt to me like pure fanservice. Every kiss or other gestures showcased so well what the characters were feeling in that moment and I don't think I've ever watched a drama before where simply holding hands made me feel that much.

Now one (small) complaint to balance out all of my praise for Healer: The ending should have been 5 to 10 minutes longer to wrap things up properly. Only the most important points were explained, but I would have appreciated more details on that and getting to know what exactly happened to all of the awesome supporting characters.

All in all, watching Healer was an exciting ride that had me sitting in front of my computer as soon as the next episode was uploaded and made me wait impatiently for the next Monday to come around. I can't explain just what exactly it was, but all of its parts just fit so well together that it turned out to be an unforgettable drama for me!

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I loved this drama. I thought it will typical story of a hero and his life. But it is very different as every character is important and all are interconnected. Every scene is great and has deeper meaning which we get to know as the show progresses. Its great when a show treats its audience as intelligent people and lets them ponder on why and what happened instead of just pushing its scenes into our minds. And this show gives the story the same way as an intelligent viewer would expect and even more. Please watch it and you will love everything about it. Especially Ji Chang-wook ! he is a revelation to me and now i m sure he can handle any character with ease and connect in a special way with the viewer. Great acting by whole cast and music is another plus !

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Healer was a drama which I didn't have on my to watch list actually, but because of Min Young I thought I should give it a go. & really I didn't regret it. It was perfect.

The first episode already had me. I just had to keep watching this drama.
I loved the main actors and their chemistry, it was so cute and the kisses , you will absolutely love them. You will love the whole love story between these two, I'm sure.

Moreover I really liked the actions scenes , sometimes I had goosebumps.
And the stories about their past was really touching.

So if you like to watch a drama with great actor , a good chemistry between the main actors and with lots of romance and action, you really should watch Healer.
You won't regret it. I promise.

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*wipes tears away, tries to breathe*
I cannot, for the life of me remember the last drama that made me feel so many emotions! This drama was PERFECT. I had purposely started the drama a few days before episode 16 was aired, hoping that id definitely not catch up....but i managed to watch re-watch it all before episode 19 aired T_T the waiting was ever so painful! I'm glad I didnt watch this the day that episode 1 aired, I probably would have lost it by now.

The drama has kept me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning, literal nail-biting plot lines and twist and turns that I couldnt predict! With comedic parts, fluffy romance, amazing action sequences and a tragic but fulfilling storyline. In the sense that everything came together really nicely, the script was well written, there were no stupid plot lines or misunderstandings between the leads and the other characters which you mightve expected due to our experiences of other kdramas that were dragged out with repeated flashbacks. Instead the Misunderstandings were cleared up well and quickly, therefore the storyline was able to move in a steady pace without dragging anything out unneccesarily.

The fluff, romance and chemistry between the leads was amazing and FELT SO REAL. i couldnt help replaying their scenes as it made me teary eyed and excited to see them together each time! Their chemistry is great, you really feel the love and trust Chae Jin has for Healer and the non-stop full on love he has for her..ahhh it's all just so great. Also the love and relationships you see between all the characters is great, the family interactions, the friendships..just ahhh. i cant put it all into words!

I'm really happy to see that Park Min Young's acting has greatly improved in Healer compared to her previous dramas, and I loved that she took on a different role, one that we hadnt seen her as before.
Ji Chang Wook was, as per usual adorable and so fitting for Healer! I'm so glad he was casted as Healer as I can't honestly imagine anyone else who would fit the job better! I ship these two so HAARRDDD and yes, how i wish they are a real couple too because their characters love felt so real i wonder if there was ever an inkling of realness between them ;)

I loved that there wasn't any boring characters, they were all so unique and you loved each and everyone of them for the way they were...even the villains ;) you'll see what i mean when you see how the good ones annoy the hell out of the villains, if anything thats where some of the comedic moments come in ;)

I think that as with all dramas, don't give up on this on the first episode. It's not exactly slow but you're just getting the feel of the storyline and characters then so watch the full episode and the preview and you will be hooked! Words cannot describe how addicting this drama is! and honestly I'm not sure what to do with myself now...! or what to watch as NOTHING COMPARES. I dont think i'll be anywhere near as obsessed and nothing will live upto it...making me lose interests in the other dramas out there T_T


The OST is so fitting to everything, I liked how they had full english songs and of course Ji Chang Wook released a single too for it! The lyrics in the songs are fitting and no doubt this will be on repeat for me! Even the instrumentals are beautiful, they bring back so many memories!! ahhhh I cant believe its all over!

For me the drama was just flawless, it may be compared to being like the 'superman' storyline but its much much better..!! ahh i cant believe this has finished!!

I would definitely rewatch this, I technically already have whilst waiting for the final 2 episodes to come out...! And even the second time round it was still exciting, even missed the tiny bits every now and then. but watching it the second time felt no different to the first, even though i knew what was going to happen...!

(I rated story as 9.5 as although it was perfect, there were a couple of things I didnt think i got answers to, didnt affect the overall story, shan't spoil it here, I put it in the normal comments section in a spoiler comment if anyone has any ideas!)

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Nearly a perfect score, shows how much i enjoy it both story and character wise.

Although initially i thought of City Hunter but the plot is different and I actually prefer Healer. Park M Y character here is better too. Love our female lead isnt just a damsel in distress. She has spunk, kind and bravery despite her pitiful childhood. The same characteristics mentioned that drawn the interest of our hero.

Both the leads acted really well and brought the jist of their character and has good chemistry too.

Romance story ( thats my main priority in a drama) =D : Love how initially he wasnt receptive , she was just the subject his client requested. Love how it evolved. I wont spoil it but have to mention their first date was different but romantic and she really put herself out there for someone she hasnt met upfront but trusted her feelings. Their first kiss was really swoon worthy and among my top 10 memorable drama kisses.

No idea why it took me so long to click and watch. I marathon and finish in 2days.

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I didn't know what to expect from this drama. I didn't really think I was going to like it nor thought I would be hooked up with it till the last episode.

I love the story of this drama. I've always loved dramas that connect the past and present in an unexpected way.
The script of Healer was just great. No horrible lines, no unbelievably cliché sentences that would make me throw up, no bad guy suddenly be good guy, and good heavens no 'I-just-found-the-girl-of-my-dreams-and-I-will-protect-her-forever'. It was brilliantly made, I have absolutely nothing to change. It was real. It was perfect. And it didn't suddenly drift away from it's story, the story kept going on it's rightful path.

Now let's get to the real deal. The acting. Dear Miss Park Min Young, I will forever love you. I can't believe this is the same girl in City Hunter! Stunning performance, may I say. Although, I noticed some flaws, she completely resembled her character. As for Ji Chang Wook, I believe he was Healer in another life. He just made it into my fav actors list. Also, seeing him as Park Bong Soo was so fun to watch. I totally fell for his unbelievably real acting.
The other actors were fabulous. Everyone did a great job, Do Ji Won (Myung Hee) was my favorite character in this drama, I can't love her more <3 . And Special Big shout out to Ajuhmma! ^^

The music was good. Nothing special about it. But it did make me sing along.

Healer has all the right elements. Great action, great comedy, awesome romance. Speaking of romance, I couldn't be happier with it. The male and female just clicked together. They just fit so well. Great development of their relationship. And every time they look at each other I feel like wanting a boyfriend. I think they're in love in real life, I hope so anyway.

Watching Healer, I cried. I laughed. I loved. I hated. I pitied. I got confused, angry and excited. And I had the argue of wanting to go inside my screen and kill someone. And I had the argue of wanting to go inside my screen and hug someone.

Re-watching it? I'm already thinking about going to YouTube and replaying all my favorite scenes only a hundred times or so..

You know that feeling when you watch a drama and you just feel like there's something you want to change? that little detail that bugs you and you just wanna tell the writer or the director about? Well, I didn't have that feeling here. The number one reason of why I'm giving it a 10.

I guess I don't have to say I recommend it cause it's pretty obvious I do. ^^

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