Secondly, I didn’t like much how the lead female character is portrayed. I have watched the “Don’t Click” movie and found Park Bo-Young’s acting pretty okay. So I guess it’s not her acting but the way she has been asked to portray the character is what I found a bit annoying. This is, of course, a personal judgment and I guess this exact fact has made many fall in love with Do bong soon.
Last but not the least, personally I am not a big fan of “Superhero” genre.
But I am crazy for Psychopath based stuff. That’s why I got hooked to this movie from the very beginning. Yes, not the cuteness of the drama or the fun part of superhero stuff but the psychopath based storyline makes me complete watching this drama in two sitting.
The opening is pretty awesome. Twist in almost every episodes and the build-up of the plot are simply amazing. I started having this feeling that it would be one of my most favorites. But No! When it comes to thriller, a perfect closure is a must which doesn’t occur in this drama apparently. The last two episodes literally disappointed me. I would like to explain why I felt so but then I would end up giving spoiler. Anyway, the story should have been ended in a much more sensible way. There are some other, though few, inconsistencies in the story.
Nonetheless, the overall storytelling is smooth. The comic stuff is okay. I loved how Park Hyung-sik portrayed both the ‘carefree’ CEO & the ‘one awestruck by the charm of the female lead’ in an equally amazing way. I have seen him in ‘High Society’ and I wonder if he is so natural in term of playing a chaebol role because he is actually a one. Apart from the leads, I did love Jang Mi-Kwan in the role of the psycho; he does justice to the character, specially his creepy smile.
As for the OSTs, usually, a new song, that can be an OST or a score, gets included in my playlist right after I am done with a K-drama which didn’t happen this time. I liked the ‘Heartbeat‘ OST though.
Overall, a pretty enjoyable drama if you can overlook those inconsistencies.
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A classic to watch without worrying~
✨classic, very good, just watch this without worrying and the cast is so impressive! ❤️👍 (the villain psycho character is really horrific omg and do bong soon is an unforgettable character🥰) love the couple minmin&bongbong 👫😍 tbh i watched this for the couple more than the story (i don't really like the dark story that gives bad tones to the rom-com type of that drama) they have a great chemistry between them!I see them more than a relation "actors only". That their roles aren't just roles to play and that's what I like about the cast in general. Its seen that they had fun and that they are close even irl✨(i know they aren't a real couple, but if it was, they would be so cute together ❤️❤️)
btw the story is mixed ... From thriller to rom-com like in a shojo ... I didn't like it too much but the character was worth it tbh 🤷♀️
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Wholesome and swoon-worthy
Honestly, this was one of the most wholesome and swoon-worthy dramas I have ever seen. The relationship between the lead couple was so precious, it's hard not to fall in love with them and die with every cute moment!! I just felt like the ending was a bit rushed, they could have given it a little more time, but other than that, it was amazing!! BongBong and MinMin are goals <3 the acting and the chemistry of Park Bo Young and Park Hyungsik was so on point, I honestly don't know how she didn't fall in love with him as he fell for her...Was this review helpful to you?
20 min into the first episode, it's already very clear that the show doesn't take itself very seriously. There are scenes later on that explores a more serious tone but I won't call it "dark" which a lot of the other reviewers complained. In fact, I find that it adds more depth and complexity to Bong Song's character and abilities. The male lead also did very well in this drama - his character really draws you in and paired very well in contrast to the female lead. Music is done really well and it lets the audience know when the story wants to show a funny or a serious moment.
The only complaint I have is that it does slow down a bit in certain parts and the crime component in the end feels a bit forced, but nothing ground-breaking here that would make me stop the series. I suppose for some people, the main premise could be a bit too ridiculous for them to handle, but honestly, just watch this with an open mind and you'll be quick to get sucked into it! I think it's that good! VERY ENTERTAINING!
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This was a fun show to watch. It made me mad, happy, sad and feel basically all the emotions in a good way of course. I loved the main girl she was good. She was very strong every time a person got on her bad side she head sure that she kicked them really badly and made sure they got hurt. All the actors and actresses were really good at this show. This show is also empowering to women to let them know that they can be strong and the hero if they want to be. I loved this show a lot it is very good to show. I loved the scene where her brother who a doctor told her to stop beating people up becuse there was no more room for people she had beaten up to be there. I would recommend this is anyone no matter if they're new to Asian drama or been watching them for years. Was this review helpful to you?
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Funny, Disturbing, Frustrating
This drama is a bit complicated since I liked it especially due to it being so funny time to time, making me laugh a lot, but at the same time the main romantic relationships frustrated me. I am not happy with the man she ends up with. It was really heartbreaking to watch her relationship go downward with the other person and made me really mad even. What makes it even worse is that the couple acts in a too cute way and makes you smile even if you're not happy with the pairing.The crime that's being solved was quite disturbing time to time and I wouldn't recommend to watch the series before going to bed as it might make more sensitive audience too restless.
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Loved:
* Actors - good acting, cute
* OST - the songs have been on my playlist for many months now
* Romantic tension was just right
Didn't love:
* Several plot lines. They had a purpose but sometimes it dragged and when I was vested in one story it switched to another story
* Poor 2nd lead. I don't know why I still feel some type of way about this.
* The mom - she was abusive, it wasn't funny and didn't add to the story.
I got my daughter's friend hooked on the show and got an earful from the parents because she was watching so much tv. We thought it was worth it.
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Fun superhero story with both action and romance
I loved this drama so much! Ended up binge watching it over a few days and am so glad I finally caved in, after years of having people recommend it to me.The entire story is very light humoured, and the absurdity of some scenes just add to it. The "role reversal" of the lead characters (incredibly strong and small woman protecting the man, who's more fragile than her) didn't feel over done, and both lead men were so respectful towards her. There wasn't a moment in which I felt that they saw her as anything other a great girl, never really looking at her like a "superhero", which helped humanize that superpower storyline.
The editing and the songs were fun, too, and so many of the characters were hilarious. That actor that plays two characters is phenomenal, and I'm pretty sure I laughed until my belly hurt in every single one of his scenes.
I definitely feel that this drama is a hit or miss depending on the style of humor that the viewer has, but it worked perfectly for me, so I'd definitely recommend it. And I'll be keeping an eye on this cast when I choose my next dramas, too. :-)
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Everything about it is beautiful
‼️ WARNING: THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS BUT NOT IN A OBVIOUS WAY ‼️Story: Although there are still some things in the drama that aren’t explained very well, like how did the power the woman in Bong-Soon family, or how did she gained her powers again after losing them. Obviously i do have some theories it would be good if they could give us more explanations about it. The story itself is good, some things about the culprit also wasn’t explained very well but that’s okay since he was a psychopath he could have done it without having a real meaning behind his actions. The story for me is 9.5/10, everything is very sweet and cute love it.
Acting/Cast: 10/10. Everyone performed their characters very well, including the villain. The actors absolutely made us fall in love with every character and it was very well done.
OST: 10/10, loved the background songs it made every scene more beautiful and real.
More general information: This was my second korean drama, and i deeply love it. The ending for me was cute but I was expecting to see some interaction between Bong-Soon and her babies, also i understood that what she wanted was to protect people with her power but it kinda of made me sad that she probably no long produces games like she originally wanted to do, but i guess that’s just character development and the maturity she gains during the drama. Another thing that i absolutely loved was the love development between the main couple, it’s really sweet to see them falling in love specially Bong-Soon. Another thing that’s absolutely cute it’s the way Guk-Do realizes he’s in love with his best friend, and also realizes he no longer can have her and instead of acting like a dickass, he understands it and only wishes for her happiness and also wants them to stay friends forever. One of my favorite scenes is when MinHyuk says he won’t leave BongSoon side even if it means he’s also going to die, it’s beautiful and it’s also when they both understand the deep love that exists between themselves. It’s also beautiful and absolutely cute how they “consume” their relationship lmao i loved that episode.
Overall it’s a really good drama, would recommend it, it has an happy ending, it’s really funny, absolutely laughed a lot during the episodes, it also has some triggered scenes so be aware of that.
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An Interesting Rom-Com
STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOON (2017) is a sweet Korean drama with silly yet thoughtful portrayals of gender and gender roles. While it is a romantic comedy, it certainly has its tender and sad moments as well."Do Bong-soon is a woman born with superhuman strength that comes from the long line of women possessing it. When Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of ainsoft, a gaming company witnesses her strength he hires her as his personal bodyguard."
Overall, this was a cute drama. It was funny and sweet, and at times touching. Recommended for fans of romantic kdramas and outrageous comedic situations. Cute and funny!
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slapstick humor, easy watching
I laughed so much while watching this and enjoyed it thoroughly. Park Bo Young is such a versatile actress and even though I am not a fan of love triangles somehow I will still watch and enjoy them if she’s apart of the show. This is an easy must watch for anyone who enjoys a little bit of slapstick and a little bit of mystery. Although it may be a little plain if watched right after a great series or movie, I found it to be a welcome relief in between the melodrama or action suspense series. It was digestible, most of the humor landed for me and it was just a touch romantic. I would recommend this to someone who likes to laugh and who needs a break from the intense shows but not to someone who wants depth and intrigue.Was this review helpful to you?
The storyline was messy at some points and I'm not sure I liked the end, didn't make much sense for me. But overall, I enjoyed the main leads acting, they were so cute together and they are to blame for my unrealistic expectations regarding relationships.
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