This is one of those romcom dramas that really defines what it takes to be a romantic comedy.
In reality, it made more sense on the comedic part of the drama. Sure, the romance was there but I think I had more of a good laugh. JJS did good with the comedic parts and GHJ is GHJ so we all know how natural she is when delivering a character for a drama.
What I didn't really like is the love triangle part of the story. I think they kind of dragged it around a lot and it didn't sit well with me. But the characters made me laugh so it kind of balanced it out, I guess?
Oh, and I also especially loved the storylines of the 2 mothers. That was definitely entertaining.
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Still a great show rewatching after 6 years
I loved it then and I love it now, maybe even more after the first watch and the second rewatch 6 years apart.The love line of the main leads, their careers, relationships of each supporting characters are intertwined perfectly. One of the best K-Dramas ever produced, and I've watched K-Dramas since the hallyu still wasn't main stream.
The plot itself is very interesting. It portrays how people at broadcasting company works. And how the main characters fight for their path while remaining true to what they want in life, outside of their careers.
The supporting characters are all unique and you can't really hate anyone because they are so humane.
The music in each scene are just right and on point.
The actors are very natural, loving each other, fighting each other, and taking care or each other. Their friendship and relationships are lovable.
The only thing I probably don't like is how they left certain back story of the lee hwa shin's family pretty vague, as in what really happened with the family before things turned out this way. It could have been more complete and reasonable to include proper scenes to explain to the viewers.
In conclusion, you can't regret watching this one.
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THE ACTING AND CAST IS PERFECT. I LOVE THE FEMALE AND MALE LEAD. PERFECT CHEMISTRY. AWESOME ACTING.
Music is not memorable at all.
I wouldn't rewatch it just because, love triangle frustration syndrome.
Overall, watching this drama was a pretty good experience. It has some funny moments. Quite a few of frustrating and swooning moments. A lot of tear jerking laughing moments. Pretty good.
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Na-ri's dream of becoming a news anchor constantly bashed by opinions on her age, lack of experience and connection to the higher ups. The development in Hwa-shin's character, his refusal to accept his breast cancer due to his man's dignity. Two mothers love for one child and their competition for her love in return.
Overall, it was a drama that made me cry. The acting was excellent. In my opinion these dramas are better than those viral dramas like DOTS or Goblin, just a personal preference.
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she fell first he fell the hardest and stayed that way ?
Childish infatuation turned into beautiful everlasting love with stupid mess in the middle, is how I would explain the main characters' love story in this.They made me think I was going to get second lead syndrome and masterfully fixed with how deeply in love the main lead became and how much he changed. you couldn't help but root for them.
things I liked:
-the deep love and just slowly watching him fall for her just go full speed with no break.
-how he just turns so sweet with her.
-theyre chemistry was just amazing and I loved watch them get closer.
-how naive she was and how insult just roll right off her back and she was so forgiving and understanding. I never once hated her or thought of her as a bleeppp word.
-full circle ending the couples living happily ever after is always a huge plus in my book.
What I disliked:
-episode 15 onto 19 just trash
-how wishy washy they were with the skinship and getting close to each other after finally being able to "get the girl". he was hot and cold. he had his reasons but I felt they could have executed it better.
-all the subplots that didn't sign up to watch with the ajummas
OST was a mess. the hilarious oh no no no sound killed me every time. the fashion was on point.
At first I thought this is a drama that is well written, and well done because I never thought it was going to go the direction in which it went. a well balanced medium heaviness drama that was going to find humor even in things like loss, grieving and cancer. they had struck a really great balance, in a fun respectful way... until they got to episode 15 when I feel like the drama went under new management and the person had no idea what they were doing.
overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the first half with the friends and watching him slowly come to the realization that he cares for her and then the friend getting in the middle. until episode 15 like what were they thinking with this turn of events that turned something great into a complete joke, it went from a possible 8 or 9 to 5 for me. Afterwards they sure made up for it but it left a bad taste in my mouth. Also with all the extra characters no one cared about so the rating couldnt go over a 7 for me.
I don't get why writers and directors don't get that we come to watch the MAIN character's lives and see them fall in love and go through troubles. not to watch a bunch of irellavent filler foil characters' lives. NO ONE CARES. like seriously. so stop putting effort into other characters stories over the main ones.
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I love the fact there wasn't loads of new different character but a set cast who each had a story I was never bored with this show. It was funny and refreshing, they weren't afraid to talk about taboo topics that aren't shown in dramas as much e.g Sex before marriage, male breast cancer, Asexuality and more.
The only downside was the messy plot, I was not a fan of the 2 timing storyline and often found myself frustrated at the love triangle and how long it took to get on the right track but it didn't make the show any less interesting. I'd honestly recommend this show I am sad to say goodbye but at least I can still watch Jung suk on Hospital playlist.
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Great story and great acting
This is a very enjoyable drama with a fantastic cast and a great story. The three main actors are all excellent, as are the supporting cast. My only complaint would be that Go Kyung Pyo seemed a bit young for his part, but then, young rich CEOs seem to be common in KDramas.Gong Hyo Jin was an absolute delight as Pyo Na Ri. I came to this drama after having seen her in Pasta and When the Camellia Blooms after which I was quite sick of seeing her cry. Thankfully, she gets to show a wider range of emotions here making her character very sympathetic. I was really cheering for her happiness.
Jo Jung Suk played his character, Lee Hwa Shin, really well, both as a reporter and as a romantic lead.
This is a great story about friendship, unrequited love, new romance, resilience and determination with some workplace politics, competition and revenge as well. There's a lot going on but that just makes this story even better.
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Painfully Predictable Horrible depiction of Cheating, Misogony and Women Choose the Mean Guy Trope.
Full disclosure I skipped through a lot of scenes. I didnt feel the need to endure the ML being an asshole and the FL being a dumb passive recipient of abuse.Plot
Woman who is depicted as ambitious but painfully naive and girly and just dumb enough so as to be paltable in a mans world has a crush on the Alpha male at work.
ML is a complete rude obnoxious asshole who rejects her forcefulky repeatedly treats her really disrespectfully and badly and is basically a bully.
Girls meets MLs Friend who is really nice respectful goudlooking charming wealthy and guess what likes her for who she is. FL falls for the guy and seems to be really happy.
ML sees this and decides now he wants the girl because as a male he cant have another male pissing in his territory.
ML pursues FL who of course wavers because as a girl she cant have the self respect or will to resist the handsome guy even though hes an asshole. So ML shows himself to be a horriblefriend as well as a petty possessive selfish manchild.
Anyway then FL just to really double down on the shittiness cheats on the nice guy with the asshole. Then strings along the poir guy while watching the ML still being an asshole and then chooses ML anyway. Why?? Because he treated her mean to keep her keen.
Cue lots of plot devices and bad writing (ooh male breast cancer so its okay the ML is a horrible guy) designed to
1) illicit sympathy for ML and made excuses for him being a terrible ass and try and justify the FL cheating with him.
2) Make the 2Ml first a doormat than present him as clingy and unreasonable make him less likeable when he is just a victim of the trashy behaviour of the two people he liked and trusted most.
3) to try and explain away the FL being portrayed as a silly, vapid, dithering insincere cheating b;*^"'h.
Girls its time to wise up to these misogynistic portrayals of women. The fact this trash is written by a woman and is loved by women is so frustrating abd disappointing.
Its basicalky the plot of BOF with a different setting and a few tweaks. Why is it women who propogate this patriarchal nonsense.
Grow up Girls.
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This script - these actors - the directing! I can't believe how well they put it all together. The situation was so believable and I became incredibly immersed in the unfolding of the story. Such a fun main story and well handled darker/tragic subjects. What really got me was how the sideplots were paralleled to the main story, same situations of jealousy and love triangles that were solved differently due to different context or personalities.
Amazing talented veteran cast, great directing of the juniors, an ensemble that worked very well together and never disappointed. As most of the time with Kdrama the supporting characters were well fleshed out and got to have their own char development.
Brilliant editing and scinematography, keep an eye out for what goes on in the background. So many fun easter eggs, symbolism and telling through props. The music was really good and suited the scenes and atmosphere of the drama.
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The story started by introducing a lot of characters with confusing relationships. Eventually, their relationships became clear. The show touched on different issues such as breast cancer in males and unconventional family arrangements. The acting and OSTs were good! These were pretty much the good side of Jealousy IncarnateI have a lot to say about the story but I'll summarize it in one word: disappointing.
The story was confusing at first but eventually things seemed to fall into place until everything is shaken up again to another set of confusing arcs. There were characters who were given the limelight only to be thrown into the background later on. Probably the only consistent "main character" was Pyo Na Ri. Although the concept isn't original, the first half of the story actually made me think that the story would be different and special (probably groundbreaking) with how Jeong Won and Na Ri's relationship was given a long arc despite the expectation that Jeong Won is just the second lead. Yes, I fell in love with Jeong Won's character and his perfection was probably a signal that he won't be Na Ri's choice in the end; but I seriously hoped that the writers wouldn't make this another kdrama cliche. Sadly, they still did it. The second half of the story was framed badly. It basically threw the first half of the story. Like they could have just made the first half run for three episodes. Na Ri's choice is also very problematic and unconvincing. Sure, many kdramas do this, but Na Ri portrayed a foolish character of still choosing Hwa Sin who made her suffer for three years and was constantly mean and insensitive towards her. As a viewer, it was just difficult to fathom Na Ri's choices. They were able to make a clean ending with how everyone was "happy" in the end.
Overall, I can't help but be frustrated with this drama. I don't frequently experience second lead syndrome because many kdramas justify the main characters' choices. For jealousy incarnate, it just wasn't. Although I have to say, Hwa SIn is at times funny and can be anyone's crush but just not for Pyo Na Ri.
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