There were just fragments of interesting scenes..
I think what went wrong here is that the production tried real hard to merge various genres equally. I mean, they tried putting in the comedy part which I think doesn't went accordingly to the story. Yes, it would be much better with the comedy but it shouldn't be overdone.
Nonetheless, the actors are really commendable. Park Bo Young gave a really awesome acting here. She could pass into melo. The scene in somewhere about episode 14, WOAH. Park Hyun Sik also did a good job. I'm just kind of distracted when he acts kind of gayish (maybe because he's friends with KwangHee, lol). Lastly, I think Ji Soo could also pass as An Min Hyuk! He's really good and got great bod, hotter than Clara LOL.
Oh, and I can't help but notice Bong Soon's mom's pretty face. OH OH OH, and Jang Mi Kwan!! I looked into him and it's said that this is really his first project. WOW, he could go real far with his acting. I wasn't scared much as the drama has a weak storyline but his acting is really commendable.
Finally, what's really good about this drama is their OST! SUPER POWER GIRL!!
A piece of advice (well, it goes differently to different people), don't expect much from this drama. It's good but not as much as it is getting attention.
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Good for k-drama beginners (it def was for me)
Because of the powers that Bong-Soon has in the story, the narrative that women are weaker gets flipped entirely throughout the whole show. While she does get taken care of eventually- she is a pretty well-rounded character, smart, kind, and strong. She can take care of herself essentially. The male lead is one of my favorites that I have seen in K-Dramas so far, he is just the right amount of slay. I have seen almost 200 dramas, this one still ranks in my top 10 list, very warm and heartfelt.The soundtrack is really good too.
(old review I wrote lol)
Like— the traditional gender roles FLIP in the most amazing Olympic gymnast way.
Not only does the male lead have a secure masculinity- HE IS GORGEOUS and makes bromance jokes toward the second male lead, which is SO funny and made it interesting.
DON’T EVEN get me started on the female lead.
She is an elegant beast, strong and beautiful.
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I don't get it?!
So this show is just so basic. I don't get why people love this. In fact, I suddenly get why people were shocked that Hyung Sik could act in Happiness! The only good thing about this show is the running joke that the main character is a really tiny girl who beats up big bad gangster guys.The romance is so...ew! It's just...what is that?! It was cringe, it was inappropriate, actually. Dating your boss is not it and not only that, the show has so many examples of why it's unethical within the plot but it's either used as melodrama or cute factor...it was neither. It was just...HR material for a lawsuit. Their chemistry is off. Bickering for the sake of bickering is not a dynamic. People who are constantly arguing are not compatible in secret. Also, why did she get away with being so sassy to her employer from the get-go? Romance didn't hit at all. If this was an investigation buddy show it would make more sense. I was so bored during the overly childish romantic scenes that I was constantly distracted. Or rather, I preferred watching paint dry than to sit through one more forced aegyo scene....ugh!
The gay jokes were only occasionally funny but then it got old very quickly and I don't see how most of it could pass now. Most of this show aged like milk left out of the fridge! The poop jokes and all these lowkey-lewd stuff with the gang were just weird and bizarre and I don't understand why they kept going on for so long. They were good for one or two plot B situation but it just never ended. It became so uncomfortable during the second half of the show.
And I'm wondering if this show is the prototype of the "murderer/serial killer in romcom" trope of kdramaland? Because if it is, I'll redact another point from this. This naturally plays into every one of the cliches of that trope but slightly better because at least a show about a super strong girl having a villainous evil guy for her to overcome makes sense. Overall though, none of the plots were that good. The beginning was funny so I was laughing and watching but just as I got hooked, it got boring. Incidentally, that was when the "romance" started.
Seriously this show ruined Hyung Sik for me! What was that acting? Park Bo Young gets away with it. Because she is small and cute and it wasn't too jarring for her to act like a petulant child. Everyone was a mess though.
Anyway, the more I see of the most watched shows of kdramaland, the less it makes sense...seriously, why?!?! What did you al see in this?!
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it tried to be too much
In the beginning, the show was really good. It was fun and interesting and the male and female lead have such an amazing chemistry. But when it came to the main plot and villian, it took it too far. A creepy man who terrorizes and torments females by looking them up in cages has no place in a lighthearted and fun rom com. I understand that there has to be a main villian, but they could have had anything but this. The scenes with the women were so dark and scary and I honestly felt like i was watching two different shows with two contrasting themes.Was this review helpful to you?
Watch it for the comedy, not the romance or anything else
1ML and Kim Won-hae are amazing(!!), would recommend it just cuz of these 2. Some songs are also great.Biggest fault in this is the terrible "strong female lead". They wanted to subvert gender roles, and it worked a few things, but the FL didn't seem like a real person, and I couldn't believe for a second that she was actually in love with ML. It looked more as if she liked the attention, than anything.
The mother is a completely toxic person, and the "bad guy" is as flat for motivation as a door, having no background whatsoever.
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Boring show with a saving grace of cute OTP
I'll start with the positive:The acting was good, fun OST and the OTP were very cute together.
But... Everything else was bad.
After the first couple of episode I fast forwarded pretty much everything except for the OTP scenes.
I was not in it for the creepy kidnapper plot, too many scenes of woman being tortured and policemen doing a bad job.
Also, there were way too many useless side characters and plots that were just plain boring (everything from gangsters to teenage delinquents and neighbourhood woman group), backwards feminism (abuse by a woman is still abuse - nothing femenist about it) and horrible cringy gay representation.
I would recommend watching for the cute couple and be ready with your finger on the ff button.
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You will love it as well, the acting was great as well as the story line.... I fell in love with Park Hyung Sik watching this and a lot of viewer thought main characters in this drama were dating in real life, that was how real his acting was!!!!!! Of course, Park Bo Young is my fav female korean Actress as well. But I wanted to learn more about Park Hyung Sik. This is my 2nd favorite, My Mister is the 1st.
The author is full of imagination and sense of humor and she is the one who wrote "My love Eun-dong", "The lady in dignity". I loved both dramas but out of 3, Bong soon is my favorite!!!!!!
I am sure you will enjoy every single episode.
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banger
it was just soo good no words.it is absolutely woth it. how they fell in love was cute. I reccemend to anyone who wants a kdrama to watch you wont regret watching it. it was the first kdrama I ver watched. it's #1 for me and will always be one of the best kdramas I have ever seen 😍 ❤️ 💖. from the acting,visuals and song. it's a good first kdrama to watch. I had some tears here and there 😭 but overall I loved it so so much.💖❤️😍💯😊😆💜💕♥️💓🎵💓👍There were bits I was like why just why but overall it was a very good watch
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Story:
Prepare to get your typical drama clichées and moments...BUT there will always be a turn on it that takes the comical route. Seriously, this drama doesn't take itself very seriously (in the beginning).
What makes this drama different is: in other dramas there are many storylines working to problem and one resolution in the end, in SWDBS there is more than one main story and not all of them have the purpose to end at the finale but some of them are resolved right in the middle. I loved that. It seemed more real and kept the story fresh.
Also you will get A LOT of witty conversations and funny comebacks. It's just really funny, even if you can guess (some) of the outcomes. Also the characters are really interesting and enjoyable.
I do admit, that I didn't like Bong Soon all the time. Sometimes she was really annoying but that's not for the actress but the character. And the acting behind the character was really believable.
Acting/Cast:
I really really really have to compliment this cast. The cast was chosen perfectly, the characters were written amazingly. After this drama I really know what it means to act with your eyes. Seriously, I think like 70% of the acting was facial reactions. And not just the sad or touching parts but also the comedic acting was done perfectly. The lines were delivered perfectly and I really liked it. Compliments to HyungSik also, I didn't realise he was such a great actor.
Music:
Appropriate for the drama but I wasn't really into looking up the songs, I admit.
Rewatch:
I tend to only rewatch very few dramas...SWDBS...maybe one day. I'm not against it but I'll probably only rewatch specific scenes.
Overall:
A comedic drama with some genres which you'd never expect in a comedy. Get used to being totally confused over what's happening but enjoying it wholeheartedly. Also a plus point? I think SWDBS is a great and recommendable drama but you probably won't get into a drama slump afterwards. So nice not being depressed for once after watching a good drama ^.^
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Heartbeat Heartbeat
wohooooooamazing drama…!
I initially watched it only for Park Hyun Sik but the entire cast and storyline was to the point….!
something heartwarming to watch without it toxic characters
if you hope to watch something real chill and lovely, this drama is for you.
Park Bo Young and PHS have amazing chemistry throughout.
Although it is a kinda fantasy drama, it is fabulous.
I have watched this drama almost 5 times now..!!!!
Even the OST is amazing and to the point. I just seem to not be able to stop praising this drama, but I’ll stop here 😃
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