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The Underrated Gem: Tomorrow With You
This drama was such an entertaining watch, not for a second was I bored or distracted and for someone like me who has an attention span of a bee it sure is a feat of its own.Character Development: this was the finest aspect of Tomorrow With You for me because they were able to nail this and with such finesse. The plot and actors collectively complimented the subtle yet clearly distinguishable personality change of every character involved with a justifiable pace that didn't feel too rushed or unbelievable as it tends to happen in most cases. They stuck to keeping them in a grayish spectrum of persona, not too good and not too evil either just a bunch of realistic lives that at some point everyone can relate with.
The main lead went to being from extremely self engrossed to a bit disoriented and then to being desperately besotted while still clinging to his selfish gains throughout.
The antagonist was very well scripted that at times I kinda tried to justify his actions because he wasn't a beast on a murdering spree from the beginning, just a lil' too ambitious for his own good and that is exactly what struck a chord with me because when has ever demanding what you rightfully deserve labeled as a crime?
The female lead was such a cutie, eccentric and cringey too at times but a cutie nonetheless. I truly get where she was coming from. Getting used to rejection from family, friends and random strangers can take a toll on anyone and then suddenly, out of the blue being accepted and loved not to mention the new experience of martial bliss can make you a tad high on happiness if not completely cuckoo in the heads. Ma Rin proved to be such an entertainer and yes, am gonna defend her craziness because she was anything but irritating. She made me laugh my guts out while simultaneously dealing with heavy emotions like depression, disbelief and determination with such gusto that boy, it truly had me. She'll be my favorite FL for a while now, that's for sure.
Plot: I'm a sucker for sci-fi and on your face romance more so if both combined so it was a given already that the plot was going to keep me busy. Not gonna lie the entire concept got way too complicated in the midway than it was initially supposed to be but that's okay, it made me sit up and focus on every scene and timeline as if my life depended on it (cause the lead's sure did lol).
It was such an heart wrenching story sprinkled with humour and overall wholesomeness of developing human relations that despite some plotline loopholes in the end I was ready to overlook every flaw of this show just because the presentation and execution was done perfectly.
Acting: Might I just say, that I'm in love with Shin Min Ah for her work in this one. This is my first drama of hers and man, am I awestruck by her beauty and charm already.
Lee Je Hoon brought a dash of happy surprise as well with his immaculate acting. Mentioning the obvious here but I couldn't resist, these guys had such a rocking chemistry, their lovey dovey marriage even the lovers' quarrels appeared so believable that I was wishing for it to be true in both real and reel life; it doesn't hurts that they both look extremely good together either.
Jo Hee Park appeared somewhat awkward and hasty with her portrayal as the female second lead.
I find Kang Ki Doong, Han Chul Jo and Kim Ye Won annoyingly cute almost everywhere they go so, there's nothing new about it.
Extra: How the hell was everyone on this drama so gorgeously dressed? I mean hats off to the costume designers, who came up with such brilliant chic yet classy looking clothing for every character. I almost wanted to steal them denim jackets and overcoats virtually (don't blame me the entire thing was on futuristic hopes and wishful thinking).
In conclusion, the show is criminally underrated for no reason whatsoever and if you're looking for a heavy romance with an equally heavy plot well, look no further!
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Series revolves around a ml that can time travel and the fl who he realizes shares a connecting. The relationships was not immediate but it does seems to move a little fast. No crazy in-laws. One greedy cast member and plotting. The rest is somewhat of a mystery. Things do get solved but not all questions are answered. Pleasant ending.
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The only thing is while the ending did come full circle for me, there was *something* lacking. The foreshadowing delivered so well throughout the drama that I had really high expectations for the ending. It was nice but it wasn't fancy-nice, so now I'm just sad the show is over :(
It's my first time watching Lee Je Hoon act, even though I feel like I've come across Shin Min Ah somewhere. They are so loveydovey it's cringe sometimes but the chemistry is really there. It takes a lot for me to root for a couple through the good and bad times, and I was truly rooting for them all the way. Personally not a fan of Shin Min Ah's face shape, but I would dig up Lee Je Hoon's other works to see more of him. So cute omg. Also just realized Kang Gi Doong's real name is Kang Gi Doong!! I've been him recently in The King:Eternal Monarch and in It's Okay To Not Be Okay, and I love his acting! Always playing fun second leads -- I hope he gets more male lead roles soon!
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If you are a die hard fan of romance, then this is a gem. I always thought it must be so hard to capture the joy of being newly married and how your love deepens as you grow together. That's why not many dramas are centered on it. This was one of the best drama that captured the fun, cheesiness and laughter that accompanies being newly married. The relationship and chemistry was so smooth and organic. I didn't find the lead pair as attractive looking as other well known faces. However they sure can act. I grew to love the heroine who smoothly covered up her disappointment and mistreatment thrown her way. I loved how the love grew as the each misunderstandings were resolved. Thanks God there was no child hood romance and amnesia thrown in as a cliche. The guy is an awesome actor. Great ending and over all the cockles of my heart are warmed. Was this review helpful to you?
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I have so much to say about this drama! Every episode had me intrigued but I never reached that "full enjoyment" threshold until the story was nearing its end. I must say, the last few episodes were so satisfying despite the plotholes. This is the kind of drama where the writer had a start and end in mind, without much thought on how to fully connect them in the middle. You know, how some dramas end badly after having a great premise? This is not one of them. It had a great start and a satisfying end (with a few plot-turning choices I do not agree with but eh, they're easily forgivable in my opinion.) The middle was kinda messy though but when it ended, I was left with all the feelings of satisfaction. The actors were great. I especially loved Lee Je Hoon. He was shinning throughout the drama and took over every scene. Also, the middle "confusion" episodes were saved because of the romance between the leads. I enjoyed it a lot. I thought they were very lovely together despite their rushed beginning. Though they were married, I, as a viewer, felt the "offness" of their relationship, but, considering the reason for their marriage in the first place, it was expected. However, as the story progressed, I began adoring them as a couple without realizing it. I loved their scenes even more when So Joon became more expressive, in a sense that he was acting out of his real feelings, and not out of obligation or responsibility for their future. All in all, I appreciated the slow buildup of their romance -- I think it saved a lot of the episodes. I also liked the mystery behind Jo Han Chul's character. His story also kept me interested.
ALSO, Kim Feel's With You is such a lovely song. All the songs were soothing but THAT one song deserves 20/10 rating!
I recommend this for people who like slow progress and something introspective. But idk I think everyone should give it a try.
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I thought from the beginning that this kind of genre would probably get boring, predictable, cliche after 10 eps, but I WAS WRONG. All the mystery and plot are profoundly written. Should I call it systematically? orderly? perfectly arranged? hmm... I enjoyed every single minutes while watching this as it made me intrigued and I often grinned like crazy. :) Fortunately I watched this after this almost finished airing or else I would have need to miserably wait for a week. lol.. This drama started really good, then developed really really great. This one is so underrated.... probably not some people's cup of tea.
Acting/Cast
Both leads are definitely skilled and talented actor/actress. I like every casts here. They portrayed their characters pretty well. I dont know how to judge if its good or not, but they just are my favor. :)
Music
I did not have any interest in this drama's ost.. Not catchy on my ears at all.. just good for adjustin' this drama's background music so it feels more alive.
Rewatch Value
I am not a typical one who like to rewatch but i would rewatch this later sometime in the future. I will just reminisce of some scene ;)
Overall
This drama is unique, great, captivating, and one of my best favorite supernatural drama :) I am longing for this kind of series. 10/10
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Time traveling and arranjed married? would that work out?
This drama was so hard to find. It isn't available in any brazilian streaming services and fansubs, probably because it's an old drama so it's available anymore and thats such a shame. But I was so invested in watching that I made an extra effort finding it. I liked the atmosphere of the drama and the plot of time traveling is always appealing to me. This drama is a mix of the fantasy of time travling and the perks of arranjed marriage, that was perfect to me. They are a good couple with chemistry, funny and cute moments. The acting is really great! I had a great time seeing the development of the characters. So why am I giving a low rate then? The thing is that the characters are so dumb in certain things, there were A LOT of problems due to miscommunication. At the beginning I understand that considering the conditions this would happen but I mean, Ajhussi you were so DUMB. I did not get the point of making the fate inevitable for some things and so easy changing for others. The villain wasn't well constructed aswell. Additionally, there were so many things that didn't make sense to me and end it up not being explained. Unfortunately for that reason, I got really anxious in a bad way watching this drama and considering that I'm writing from 2024, there are other dramas with time traveling plot that made a better job than this one.It gave me a few good moments but nothing more than that. Definitely it wouldn't be the best drama with time traveling plot for me. Lee Jehoon, you have my heart tho ❤️
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This drama has become one of my favorites not because of the storyline or the idea of time traveling, but because of the unique little components of the whole drama. For example, you can't deny the chemistry between the leads Ma Rin and So Joon. I found myself smiling like crazy when I saw them together being all lovey-dovey. They're both really talented actors for sure. Furthermore, I admire really soft tones and colors when it comes to the filmography. The filming and editing crew did a spectacular job of capturing the most beautiful shots of the drama. And you can't forget the OST. It really made the drama emotional and translated the overall feelings of the characters.
In conclusion, this is definitely a different type of series when it comes to the whole Korean Drama world. I've never seen such a spectacularly filmed series, not to mention the talented actors and the musicians behind the songs. Give it a go if you want to watch something a bit more heavier, but with plenty of cute scenes!
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