Something about 1 Percent

1%의 어떤 것 ‧ Drama ‧ 2016
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RiverSong
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Jul 2, 2017
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This show is such a little gem, I'm really surprised it's not more popular. I think this is the only drama where every episode was uniformly satisfying. I loved everything about this series: the romantic leads with their amazing chemistry, the realistic conflicts that were never allowed to drag on forever, and the overall sweetness.

One of the things that I love about this drama is how satisfying equal their relationship is. While the male lead is pretty rich, his lady is never overawed by it, and he doesn't use his wealth to overwhelm her either. And I can't say just how satisfying to watch a drama with leads who seem to genuinely like AND LUST after each other. Trust me, you won't find any fish kisses or pained expressions in these kiss scenes [Heirs I'm looking at you] I never understood why so many female leads in korean dramas look as though they are just enduring the kisses. It's a real buzz killer, one that is thankfully absent in this drama. Overall I highly recommend this one if you are looking for a sweet, cute love story with great rewatch value

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Hellrox
1 people found this review helpful
Apr 13, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.5
This show is 99% romance, no unnecessary twists, rivalries etc, things that make episodes unbearable to watch. Extremely good for a person who want lightheart romance show. Want to take a break from heavy and complex romace shows , then this is the best show to watch
Story:-
Story is well crafted and well paced, their is no dull moment or unbearable moment in story. Story is all about how hate transforms to affection and then to love.
Characters:- Characters are lovable with good logic behing their actions and acting done by cast was great.
Music:- No standout music tracks but its not bad either, it is background music and it serves its purpose.

Overall a lightweight romance show filled with lovable moments and has great logic and hold together itself well. Recomended for beginners, still veterans can enjoy it as a break.

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pktljames
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 12, 2018
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
This is one of my all time favorite dramas. I have watched it several times already and I'm sure I will watch it again. The acting is spot on and the characters are SO MUCH FUN. Ha Suk Jin and Jun So Min are perfect as the leads in this story. They play off each other really well as well as with the rest of the cast. And I love their chemistry together.

One of my favorite parts of this drama is that the female lead is a strong character. She stands up for herself and for others and doesn't back down in front of the male lead. Plus both the leads grow and change throughout the story and I appreciate that it's not just one of them. He changes the most, but she does a bit as well.

If you want to watch a fun drama with excellent acting and a story that contains several twists, but will leave you with a smile on your face, this might be just the one you want to watch.

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kiwiy
1 people found this review helpful
Oct 22, 2022
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 10

Just a romcom <3

This is a rather old drama and I ended up watching this probably because i have watched all recent romcoms that seemed interesting. For this reason alone, i wasn't expecting it to be interesting as such.

Some might say that this plot is rather common, so much so that it might as well be a cliche. But it was well written, even if it was predictable. I know this line of work depends on creativity but there is so much more to it, and new ideas don't come popping for every new drama so I usually just look for the enjoy-ability of the shows rather than trying to nitpick on originality. It was well put together. It was adorable, fluffy and something you can watch during a break- just like some of us like to re-watch old shows even though we know the whole plot.

All characters were enjoyable and no-one too "evil". I particularly dote on characters because they ARE the plot, more so than the contextual story. All characters seemed very sensible and relatable. None of them were just up in the air, they made it make sense and they made it seem like a short vacation trip. I like sensible and sweet characters, all in their own.
All characters have proper personalities, values and people they care about. None of them seem like fill-in or unrealistic pushovers.
The relationships all have their conflicts and then reasonable resolution within appropriate amount of time and with sense.
None of them are portrayed as anywhere near perfect or other-worldly kind-nice-angelic, all of them have their self-esteem and respect themselves.

Romcoms- kissing. Kiss scenes! A bunch of them! This is what I what i live for.

The acting was pretty good for most actors, I found some of them slipping a few times but honestly I'm not here to evaluate their work and rank their performances- it wasn't such that it would really bug you, the slips were okay and easily overlook-able.

Overall, I'd say that the drama isn't intriguing or with suspense but it is just what i look for in my "i need more romcoms I NEED FLUFF". It isn't cringe in the least, at least for me- probably because cringe and adorable often overlap for me. I gave it 9.5 because it serves what it promised- romance and comedy

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dramaaddict93
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 20, 2020
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
I was very pleasantly surprised with this drama, looking for dramas to see I had seen it but I was never convinced to start it, I gave it a try and what a surprise it was! From the first chapter it caught me... I think that the first chapters of the dramas tend to be a little slow and difficult to hook up, with this dramait didn't happen, I'm not so fond of dramas with the theme of arranged marriages /dating but I didn't mind watching this, although the story can be a little predictable, the chemistry of the protagonists and how their relationship is addressed stands out much more and makes this drama so good and so easy to watch, at the end of a episode I really wanted to keep watching more of the main couple, they really are one of the most beautiful kdramas couples that I have ever seen.

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sami
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 26, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

filled to the brim with old kdrama vibes

if you need a kdrama to decompress and to be in the most delulu mindset this is perfect for you. please do not let the budget stop you from watching.

lee jaein and kim dahyun sure do have questionable aspects to their relationship due to their possessiveness but all i can say is this is no surprise for kdrama writers in the 2010s. the leads were funny, loveable and had amazing chemistry with each other - the story was super fun to boot.
this kdrama will definitely be living in the recesses of my mind for years to come.
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DeeforDrama
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 15, 2021
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10

What a lovely, straight forward romance!

This was a hidden gem, and something I picked up only because I was looking for contract romances. The love story was so cute, feel-good and one of the best I have ever seen in kdramas! And it's such a natural portrayal of relationships with lots of cuddles, kisses and hugs, and doesn't drag or slow down in any way. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend for romance kdrama fans!

The acting is great too - am surprised the ML and FL haven't been cast in many hit dramas since this one, I would love to see them in romance dramas again. The ML is just so cute, you can't take any offense even when he's rude in the beginning.

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Phoenix
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 4, 2017
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This is just a beautiful story, a classical romance drama with both strong main characters. if you just to sit and enjoy romance and bantering this is the drama for you, its the classic rich and poor marriage contract with a little twist. I love how the story fluently progressed and change on its own pace giving you a inkling to watch the next episode just to keep enjoying it. Great casting and story with a little humor.
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PapayaSammy on twitch
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 20, 2019
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I don't know what it is about shows that have lame context and are purely just cheesy with a backstory like this but I'm always instantly hooked. Everyone's mad because they're like "it's an overly obsessed man and weak woman" HAH! You obviously didn't thoroughly watch the show because yes, he was arrogant (WHICH IS WHAT THEY TELL YOU BECAUSE WHY WOULDN'T HE BE?) He's rich and arrogant which is the point of the contract marriage but she's actually extremely strong and bull headed and I like her. She knows when to put her foot down and say what she wants; but is she like any other human being that's fallen for someone who they wouldn't have thought they would've fallen for? Absolutely. He even changes over time and knows right from wrong; the only stupid thing is the side characters that are "evil" and try to ruin it, like the cousin is useless, the ex is useless, I adore the grandpas choice and I LOVE HER BEST FRIEND. But even the guy she's a fan club for, I'm like lol why. But in all honestly, the acting between the 2 main characters really makes it and that steamy kiss tag is so good omg. They're cute together, the chemistry is there, the friends are fair, I'm glad it's as long as how it is but I'm sad it ended as well. Something about the production was nice and beautiful, something about the OST was peaceful. Something about the characters make you smile and laugh along with them even in the moments where you're like "here's the drama." This show is honestly so good. It's a great filler show that makes you enjoy watching a Korean drama even though yes, you will be frustrated at times. That's literally the joy in a drama, it goes from romantic to dramatic to unrealistic to in the feels within seconds and it's so good.

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dobococoa
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 26, 2025
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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1% of something

i actually have so much to write but i don't wanna give spoilers so...
DONT LISTEN TO PPL SAYING ITS NOT GOOD BEFORE TRYING cuz trust me just watch it first you'll realise what are you missing 😭
usually it's nothing new for the plot but trust me the charactes are soo interesting actors did so well potraying them the couple was sooo cute their chemistry was on TOP their scenes were so heart fluttery even when they were just bickering or being jealous and not to forget it has some good & HOT KISSES which was so smooth.
I have so many fav moments from this drama I'm sad because it ended like I'm literally at the verge of crying because it's OVER NOW😔 which I don't want to I'm sooo happy unlike other dramas they skip the wedding scene and went straight into showing how they looked after living as husband and wife ❤️
usually I get irritated by fl playing so hard to get but here both the actors were so perfect it didn't even felt like a drama it felt more natural I wish it had another season or longer episodes
but I'll MISS them 🥺
it's very hard for me to watch dramas again after watching them once already cuz I feel i already know what's going to happen so instead when I miss a drama i just watch their edits ; I know I'm very late it's been 10 years since this drama came i usually don't write long reviews but for this one I had too
to my
"CLOSE YOUR EYES & I WILL KISS YOU" couple goodbye!⭐

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_Celinexx
1 people found this review helpful
Aug 29, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 8.5

Hidden Gem

This is truly a gem! I've never cried because of too much happiness until this. I was seriously rooting for the main leads.
This drama deserve so much appreciation and recognition.
If you are into romance with skin ships and kisses once in a while, then you will love this. Your heart will melt and burst with so much love for this mature relationship.
If you're also into CEO with possessive and childish personality but could love selflessly as well, then THIS IS FOR YOU!
(You will also wish you're the female lead.)
The ML & FL Chemistry was on fire and literally you will never know how much time has passed while watching this. It will keep you wanting for more. I basically finished this in a day.

PS. Why did they stop doing k-drama like this? #

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kdramanoob55
1 people found this review helpful
Feb 3, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

I was surprised how much I enjoyed this

I agree with the many other people who say there isn't much about this drama which separates it from the rest. That doesn't mean it's bad though.

I really enjoyed this drama. The ML and FL played their roles brilliantly as well as the supporting cast. Seeing the ML evolve throughout the series was probably my favorite bit. The romance didn't seem over the top, and the series came to a very satisfying end.

Overall I would recommend this to anyone who is in between dramas and looking for something light hearted and fun to watch.
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