Music wise, it was okay... until the part where Seung-hyun rendered a song... and because of that, I'm giving this drama a plus point. That's something to look forward into the whole drama.
If you're looking for something that's easy and short to watch but not mind blowing, this drama is perfect for you. It has 18 episodes that runs at least 11 minutes each, then it's going to be a fast watch and not a total waste of time.
I won't be rewatching this anytime soon, but I will definitely look this up in the future if I want to be inspired with my photography. This drama is simply full of photo clips that are awesome.
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i usually don't watch web-dramas but this was honestly a really cute one (yes, cute XD)Two characters from and in two different countries who have been hurt by love find each other through a messaging app and form a bond. Normally this wouldn't be my cup of tea, but hey we're trying new things cuz of the watch challenge so I tried it out anyway and came out pleasantly surprised. I mean I got two adorable and goofy leads, a great supporting cast who have the best chemistry with the leads, such pretty visuals and cinematography and a decent main plot line so there wasn't much to not like. Except somewhere in the middle where things got low-key draggy dramatic and and i was like "lol why?" But ig it wasn't much of a big deal (i think)
And also just to put it out there the drama had the best first 9-10 eps and also the last scene of the last ep which was all because of TOP's Ueno Juri's being straight up adorable (they way they were communicating with each other just made me smile throughout)
Also surprised cuz of TOP's acting it was really great (from Big Bang's image i was TOTALLY NOT expecting him to be that good). Maybe I'll check out more of his works.
Anyway, The Secret Message was just a great break for me from all the intense dramas I was watching so yeah i think i'd recommend it ^^
Oh and just so you know this had a LOT of product placements -actually kinda funny imo xD
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Cast - The main leads were believable and real. I thought both Ueno Juri and T.O.P. were strikingly attractive actors. If I hadn't needed to watch the subtitles I would have been totally sucked into staring at their faces. I liked Yoo In Na's side character, but she is cute in pretty much everything I've seen her in thus far. I also like the actor that played Jae Soo, but he was also eye candy. The side actors were serviceable, but could have been played by anyone really, because the two main leads just dominated the screen for me.
The only stand-out music was the song that T.O.P. sang himself. It was really pretty and just right.
While this wasn't exciting ground-breaking drama, it was a cute romantic story and I think I would totally watch it again. It's short and sweet.
If you are looking for a nice rainy day romance to watch, this is a great choice.
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The story is not extraordinary BUT it really left me wanting to finish it in one sitting. I loved that each episode is short and thematic. As pointed out by other viewers and reviewers, the story was further polished because of the cinematic elements included in it.
CAST/ACTING:
I think most of us was curious of how Ueno-T.O.P. pairing would go and I can say that they totally did well. Apart from the story, I watched the drama because of Ueno Juri and she never fails to prove how versatile she can be. T.O.P. is such a surprise because aside from music videos, it's the only time I saw him act and he was good.
I was just a little concerned/bothered with the acting of the supporting characters. I had a bit of a difficult time watching them (sometimes). Koide Keisuke (the phone thief) was such a charmer even for just a few minutes. <3
MUSIC:
T.O.P.'s song was sweet but other than that I can't remember parts in the drama where I was enthralled because of the music.
OVERALL:
The drama totally satisfied the part in me that wants to watch rom-coms with a twist.
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- The story was exciting. Just like sentimental girls like it. Only for it I give 5 to overall.
- Ueno Juri, from one her film to another, gets even more tensed, embaraced and awkward. She was my best japanese actress sicnce 4 years ago. But as time goes I get disappointed with her works...
In this drama UJ is too much awkward again.
- TOP is often cute. But he still was in idol, behaved like a star mostly. I didn't believe that he is just a guy in this drama.
- TOP and UJ didn't have chemistry, especially when they met.
- A mess. Collaboration of cartoon, serious drama, comedy, comics... And it collaborated in a disturbing way.
- DIfficult to watch the video, because of that mess.
-I don't remember any of music in this drama. So it means that it's at least not distracted. That's why I give it 4.
- Acting was jusk ok. Just because acting itself is not so easy, I give 5 of 10. Far from exellent, and not terrible.
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First Love
First love might not be like what they show us in movies and romance novels I believe whenever you fall in love with someone its first because you have loved this person for the first time and you wish to make it the most beautiful and cherishable moment of your life ✨ (not quoted I wrote this)I feel like this drama potrays the feelings when you develop a crush and how it affects you in the most little ways really fucking well to me the best part of any romantic drama is when they dont really know they like each other but have started to and have these sweet little moments with little to no awkwardness and they are trying to be good yet feel comfortable enough to genuinely be themselves in front of that other person the little gestures of feet tingling in bed texting but trying not to go overboard to not be too clingy and feeling of happiness as you fall for someone is again potrayed fantastically the story is heartwarming along with the You gotta move on as life goes on thing . I liked the ending the most they both are happy and long wait is over but its not absolute happiness yet there are no cheezy lets always be together dialogues you have entered into my life and Im really happy and excited to look forward to how we turn out in this moment I like you and you are really beautiful haruka (~probably woohyun’s mind) truly simply beautiful .
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Beautiful story
I've watched my fair share of japanese, korean and a couple chinese dramas ever since I properly started again in 2023 and i always had a new favourite drama. This one really topped my expectations. I went in not really expecting anything and honestly i thought it was gonna be really messy because of the language barrier. I've known Ueno-san for a long time. Ouroboros was one of the first dramas i've ever watched and she left a big impact. T.O.P dramas/movies ,I've never watched before and honestly before yesterday i've never heard or seen him before but then again before a few months ago i was only interested in japanese music and dramas/movies.I just cant describe how happy this drama made me. I feel like it really depicts the real meaning of love and how no matter where you are from or what language you speak, love doesnt know any boundaries. I love the way it was filmed too, videography was on point and although it looked kinda low budget it still feels very professionaly done. I definetely recommend this drama and i think im gonna rewatch it monthly. The last few episodes had me at the edge of my seat and i kinda just wanted to jump through my screen and slap him over his head and drag her by the hair for them to met each other. Either way enjoy and definetely watch this. Its a gem!
PS: T.O.P is HOTTTTT
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