STORY: For me the story is a 9. I was not exactly hot on the idea of a love story between a doctor and a rich chaebol son with multiple personalities. Worst case? It would crash and burn. Best case? It would be great until it lost steam and fell apart. HOWEVER, this show lived up to it's expectations (for the most part). The show starts with a bang and then a few pieces seem slightly off but come together the more you watch, keeping the show interesting. The writing for this show is a major win. From action sequences, to questions that are answered and new questions that emerge, to dialogue this show has it all. I found myself much more engaged and hooked on it than I thought I would be. The writer(s) make it much more intense and emotionally involving than the summary lets on. My only problem is actually I wish it had been slightly longer in the long run or per episode because I feel there should have been more about each personality. I felt the answer of how to help came to fast and close to the end that I felt slightly cheated. The lead up to the end was great but the ending didn't quite do the whole show justice. If the other personalities had been more developed, closer to how Seki was so developed, it would have been perfect.
ACTING/CAST: No matter how well a show is written the can make or break it. I have to say this is a definite 10. The chemistry between everyone was absolutely the best. First and foremost, Ji Sung. Holy crap. The amount of thought and effort and work that goes into portraying one character to the best of your abilities is hard, let alone SEVEN characters. He gives so much to each one, even if they do not occur very often, that the depth and attachment you feel is mind blowing. An absolute job well done on his part. Hwang Hung Eum was also incredibly good with her role. I was worried the writer would create a cliche character that was dopey or a screw up because she was young in her field, or the character would be overshot and a bit too developed and mature. Hwang was neither. She did convey the traits of a young and immature/inexperienced girl and doctor at times but that was when it was called for. That choice led to a bigger choice of visible growth and maturity for the character as the show continued. She was a relatable character, and spunky enough and strong headed enough that I think even male audience members will enjoy her enough to connect to a certain level. She is not a weak character, though she has vulnerable moments. They were very subtle choices on the actresses part but they made the character more rounded. She was not merely a female lead that will fall in love, but a young doctor trying to save a patient and the child trying not to disappoint their parents or siblings. Family was also a very, very strong aspect of this show. From where it was lacking with some characters backgrounds and how it was strong in the lives of other characters. I am not the biggest fan of family things but this had enough to balance the intensity of the psychological pieces of the show. The sibling aspect between Park Seo Joon and Hwang Jung Eum was spot on. That chemistry was absolutely amazing from them, so subtle at times but also very explicit in others. They will forever be my sibling otp.
MUSIC: So, so good. I have not downloaded it, but I have some tracks saved from youtube. The placement was very good, enhancing scenes, and adding to character moments. Sometimes the songs would get stuck in my head as well. There was not one song that I found myself muting or skipping over, even with credits/end scenes/previews.
REWATCH: This score of 10 is based on REWATCH and BINGE potential. This show has a lot of rewatch potential, I have frequently found myself thinking I kinda want to watch it again. However, because it is 20 episodes a full rewatch would take some time. It is also a little intense at times so jumping in randomly would depend on the person. (Personally I like jumping in on an episode by what personality I feel like seeing; the personalities are memorable enough to kind of remember where they are in the show.) BINGE-ABILITY is very, very high and I recommend doing so.
Happy drama watching, my friends :D
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I already knew it would be an excellent drama after watching Secret Love (if you didn't see it go for it!).
They totally deserved their awards !
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Of course this drama is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE. But not really the best.
Maybe because this drama is just lots of fun (and tears) and I shouldn't care too much about some plot holes and missing answers.
Before the last episode, we had lots of scenes involving wars inside company, chae yeon engangement with ki joon, the mom being so evil, and the grandma desperately sobbing for his son, and all of those constant flashback. But in the end, these screentimes didn't even seem too important. I just realized they were just dragging times, and taking away the slot for other more important scene.
We should've had chance to see some interesting scene, like how Oh parents will react when they know Perry's real identity. How mom, and grandma will do with Do hyun-Ri Jin relationship. How will Jun Pyo live after 21 years of coma. And of course, some longer scene for personalities. Like perry park running away from SEUNGJIN office, went fishing with papa Oh, riding a REAL boat.
But overall, the story is great, nicely wriitten, and makes us wanting more and more and more. I hate it when it ends.
About the acting...
Well I watched previous Ji Sung's works (save the last dance, PTB, my ps partner, secret), I knew he always did great potraying characters. This time he surpassed my expectation. Bows down.
Other character also did a good job. HJE is really good with her expression. LOL. What I complained the most is not her screaming, but her choice of clothings. It bothers me a lot to see her wearing oversized top and trousers all the time. I wish Shin Segi was not only complaining about her make up. -_-
AND THEIR CHEMISTRY, unfortunately is not as strong as what happen in drama Secret.The kiss was too plain compared to THAT CAR KISS AND THAT TABLE KISS, Secret fans must know what I mean. Maybe I am a sucker of melodrama, but I love them better in Secret. Sorry. :(
I love drama that could make me laugh and cry with the characters, this drama is definitely giving me great laughing times, and wonderful crying times.
This is the only drama that made a scene where a girl giving kiss to someone other than his boyfriend, so beautiful.
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The flaw was in the first kissing scenes i cringed, i mean how long does it take to reach the lips infront of you. It felt like 30 minutes of looking into each others eyes and tilting and closing and opening eyes and bla bla, shin se ki wouldn't waist time.
Its an overall great story with less evil and annoying exes/family. Alot of laugh out moments from perry park and yo na (gi ji be)
Another thing i noticed is whenever shin se ki is around or close to ri jin, a specific music will come on. Which suited the moment esp last episode. (Jang jae in ft nashow - auditory hallucination) Episode 17 was like ripping off a bandaid, thats when the whole truth comes out and lots of tears.
this is the summary of the personalities.
Cha do hyun - main, calm, levelheaded
shin se ki -. Wolf, badass, hot
Perry park- flashy, accent, makes bombs
ahn yo seob - 17yrs, twin, suicidal
ahn yo na- twin girl, teenager, hilarious
na na - little girl, teddy bear
mr x - nana's dad, magician
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Story:
Overall the entire plot was great! I only have a few critics about the ending. I felt that 20 episodes wasn't enough for this drama to unfold. The last two episodes was rushed and it seemed that the production just had to pack everything in. However, the scripts were beautifully written and the actors did an amazing job with presenting what the writers had wanted.
Acting:
Jisung deserves all the awards that comes his way at the year end drama awards, why? Not only did he take on seven different roles, he was able to make me cry throughout the drama. Jungeum was great, but honestly in some scenes her acting was awkward. I feel that Seojoon will be nominated for best supporting role and hopefully he will win them. Then again, for this I'd like to focus heavily on Jisung's acting. No words can describe how amazing he portrayed a man living with DID. They all did an amazing job with presenting what the writers had wanted when making this story plot. My heart ached when they ached and loved when they loved. Is that weird? Props to this amazing cast. One of my favorite casts ever.
Music:
Loved the two main songs that were played throughout the drama. Let's just say the "cool" rap song and the sad song by Myungjin. I recommend not searching the songs until you hear them played in the drama. It will be ten times better afterwards.
I'll definitely rewatch this again when the time comes. It was certainly a different type of drama I didn't expect would be produced. It wasn't as cliche or oddly different than the rest. In my opinion, this did a better job than Hyde, Jekyll and Me.
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I've been hearing and reading rave reviews about it and I can attest to every single one of them- this is a diamond drama and I mean the real deal.
The story has been thought out from the very first episode and it is unfolding at every small piece each episode and never drags out or wavers. There are moments where you will laugh out loud and there are others where you will shed a tear and want to hug the characters. And this is what makes a drama stand out, when there is a perfect balance between the two. And there was truly that perfect line between the two.
The acting is top notch from everyone but as expected, Ji Sung had to carry out a very heavy acting :burden" and oh boy did he did do it! The guy deserves all the awards in the world, he was simply sublime in every single personality he had to pull out. He was really phenomenal and he deserves all the credit in the world. Hwang Jung-Eum had a very difficult task as well, balancing a stubborn, loud, enthusiastic yet vulnerable doctor- their chemistry was great as well. (I still need to watch Secret btw) But yeah, like I said everyone was absolutely awesome in their roles, hence the 10 I gave in the acting category. (the kids too, brilliant, just brilliant performances) I guess if I had to praise a category the most, that would be the acting, yep.
The music is great, both the tracks and the instrumental set the tone perfectly.
If you haven't watched it already, do yourself a favor and please do- it's hands down one of the best dramas out there, an epic ride you don't wanna miss!
To every person that worked to bring Kill me Heal me to life, well done guys, it was an epic ride!
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Great Story, Twist Plot, Great Comedy, Great romance, Great Ost, Great actor, so what else
The story is so refreshing, even there's maybe have a lack story from villain aspect, but because this story center is about Cha Do hyun, Oh Rijin and the alter healing story is not really matter
in last episode we scare the story will drop etc because so many things need to explain, but the writer success create a nice ending even there's still have so many question, we're satisfied
Jisung acting is really Daebak. He can act as 7 personality really well, especially when he act as Ahn Yo Na- the girl alter. The strange thing is i feel the same, i never saw Yona as a man...i always saw Yona as a rebellious teenage girl...Jisung really good actor,beyond my imagination, he really make Yona alive as a girl- LOL -
it's really recommended drama, i hope in the end of the year this drama will get many award, especially Jisung, he really deserves a DAESANG
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3. The DID and all personalities
In each episode we can see a little of each personality of Cha do Hyun and he has 7ok? So you can imagine how it can be fun. The personalities are so different each other, going to the Badboy to Crazy teenage girl. I just love How the writers introduced the personalities to us, always of a funny way.
2. The story behind of the main couple
Since the beginning we can see that Cha Do Hyun and Ri Jin have something that makes them ends together. Their first meeting as Shin Se Gi, one of personalities that says a pharse that makes all hearts melt, and I can say I was one hahaha I loved even with their afraid, insecurities and abuses in the past they were always together, they were intertwined, and over the episodes them overcome it together.
1. Ji Sung acting Skills
I'M TOTALLY AMAZED WITH JI SUNG! He did it, and did it perfectly. He can handle all personalities in the same time, when he portrayed a teenage girl he really passed to me he was a teenage girl, the same way he passed to me he was a Kind heart guy in the other moment a Badboy. Serisly He is a amazing actor, Now I'm in love with Him. I never can forget - Oppa, Catch me! hahahaa
This is why you need Watch it!! NOW!
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Though the story is a bit confusing I still like it because I had fun because of the personalities and how they handle each personality.
The cast and acting was great! To be able to handle 7 types of personality is one of the evidence it was awesome.
I really like the OST's lyrics it really fits the story
This is one of my favorite drama
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The chemistry between the main characters was great. The acting was great. I was addicted to the drama and romance, so I would recommend this to anyone interested in a beautiful romance with many fun twists and turns. You will laugh a lot.
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