Koinaka: Best Friends in Love

恋仲 ‧ Drama ‧ 2015
Completed
Manpreet
22 people found this review helpful
Oct 25, 2015
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
I really liked this drama cause it gave of a nice atmosphere. I mean, the characters felt quite real however, the story wasn't really something grondbreacking. I would recommend this drama if you haven't watched many jdramas yet or you haven't watched one for a long time.
All in all, I don't regret watching it caue it teached me something important about people not only beind bad or good.
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Completed
fatema
60 people found this review helpful
Oct 29, 2015
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 3.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
I almost killed myself watching this drama but I somehow survived until the end.

Here is what to expect:
- leads love each other but can't communicate well or follow their heart
- an obsessive creepy (slightly crazy) third-wheel doctor (& wannabe rival)
- long endless pointless conversations that lead to nothing
- you will end up frustrated most of the time (if not disappointed)
- you might get depressed (hang in there, if you can)
- lots of running! xD
- the theme song says it all! and it will gradually leave you feeling empty and sappy inside
- the most boring side-characters ever! well, their story is not interesting enough to watch

Seriously, the development is slow and combined with the calm atmosphere the director was going for (i think) makes this drama hard to watch. Skip this at all costs. You will not miss anything.

If you're looking for an interesting emo-like dramatic complicated (scary yet intriguing) love story, I'd recommend watching Last Friends instead. Waaaaaay better time spent.

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Timbone
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 16, 2016
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10
Ichikawa Yui never gets the guy that she wants haha. I miss H2.
I actually enjoyed this story because unlike most romantic stories it wasn't vague. I personally hate stories that forget to use words and just go with the staring at each other smiling is better than words trope.
I found it short sweet and satisfying
Japanese dramas are usually more down to earth without exotic locales and without a focus on wealth. I personally don't think that the story dragged after all it was 9 episodes which is about half your average Taiwanese and Korean dramas.
Its a predictable story that wasn't so predictable.
Warning : Sexual assault is glossed over like in most Asian dramas but that is unhealthy and doesn't change the fact that its a crime.

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PHope
2 people found this review helpful
Apr 11, 2019
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
Love Relationship was a basic drama. The story doesn't offer much, but it was enjoyable. So, if you enjoy shoujo-josei like drama, this will be a fun one to watch.

Actually, most of the drama was nice, although the last few episodes were boring. The characters were fun, but were never explored more in depth. But, the performances from all actors and actresses were good, and that helped overall. Plus, the love triangle was really good and intense. The story from the past was nice as well.

So, overall, six and a half out of ten for this drama, because most of it was enjoyable, although it was predictable.

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yakshraj
4 people found this review helpful
Sep 19, 2016
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 10
I will only say that this is the only drama which watched twice until now...
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TTR - The Truth Review
0 people found this review helpful
Nov 2, 2025
9 of 9 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 1.0
Story 1.0
Acting/Cast 1.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Hate this show and it’s left a bitter taste in my mouth

All I’m going to say is the female lead has sex with the second male lead and though there was a misunderstanding between her and the male lead because the second male lead deceived and lied and manipulated her into a long-term relationship. He remained pure while she still considered marrying the second male lead at the end and we barely saw any moments of chemistry or intimacy between the male and female lead. Totally useless.
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