First I was not very satisfied, or, just... In the story ? Some characters were boring, and actors (actress) doesn't show something that could possibly hit me.
But, very fast, I was really in. Like "WOUAAAAAH, IS IT POSSIBLE ?", "NO, WHAT, IT CAN'T BE !" or just, laughing during 10 minutes.
So, evry episode is a little dream, you can watch it with smile. But that is not because that's a comedy, oh no no. By a certain way, is it a "melodrama".
For OST, some makes you smile (or dancing if you're strange, like me). Because some are in english you can sing it more easily, and that it pleasant too.
I think you can rewatch an episode with smile on a sunday, just for smile.
THE MAIN WORLD OF THIS CRITIC IS SMILE. OK. WATCH IT IF YOU WANT TO SMILE.
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Without knowing the shows premise, I started to watch.
I was impressed. This was my first K-Drama ever.
If you read this, just watch this show. Lights out at home, in your car, wherever you can. Season 02 is great. But
Season 01 is better in my opinion...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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I'm surprised I haven't written a review for this by now considering I was so entranced by this drama from start to finish. It's very unusual to find dramas about real people and real stories told through such unartificial means. Most of the time, we're given a set of stock characters and stock situations that may or may not deliver on their promises. Age of Youth aspired to do something different. I won't say that it exceeded in every respect. There are too many loose ends once the story wraps, and sometimes the pacing is weird. One plot line comes completely out of left field and still frustrates me even though I will concede that they found a way to make it work. But what Age of Youth brought to the drama table is something we don't see in other dramas.They brought real people.
And I love this drama for that.
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Great slice of life show!
This can be a very easy-to-watch slice-of-life show with some drama sprinkled throughout! The characters are loveable and goofy and you can relate to at least one character I'm sure. There was definitely a cast change into the 2 seasons that I did not prefer so I do like the first season a bit more. I also love how they portray the different relationships in this show and the different struggles within them. I found this a very refreshing and relaxing show most of the time and considered it a good watch! Wouldn't have minded more seasons!Was this review helpful to you?
The ending was okay and I liked how the supernatural element was dealt with, I understand why meany viewers were disappointed with this, but I felt this was just perfect. I'm going to remember this show for a very long time, bittersweet as it was.
Would I watch this again? Probably not.
Am I going to watch season 2? Probably not either, because based on reviews it's even darker & I really don't like actor swaps..
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The Maze of Adulthood & The Importance of Friends
"If you stay in one place for too long, you can get lost too."So, to start off, this is not a light drama. It deals with domestic violence, toxic relationships, sexual harassment, and suicidal tendencies. Definitely be cautious if you're sensitive to these sort of things.
The story deals with the in and out daily lives of five girls who live together, all with varying ages, and all who have a hidden secret. It's essentially a coming of age story that deals with the growing pains of becoming an adult, and all the things others don't tell you about life. It was an up and down journey, one full of the worries of life, secret problems, tears, and laughter. And I felt it all along with the character's in the story. The back stories behind all the character's could have ultimately been a little bit more fleshed out, but at twelve episodes they did a fantastic job of of pacing the storyline. It didn't need any fillers as there's a lot to keep track of with the different lives. This is food for the mind, and not really a pure entertainment drama for sure. Along with all the problems they portray, they really did well indicating the importance of the people you surround yourself with. Life is tough, but it get's easier and more enjoyable when you have people to fall back on. There is seriousness here, but also the joys of friendship.
The acting was really good, and very believable. I thought only one actress was a little lacking, but I think that might just have been the shallow-ish character she was portraying. There were so many emotions in this, and all of them were evoking. I enjoyed the acting along with the copious amounts of lessons in this. The music was nice. Though it was nothing too groundbreaking, they definitely set the moods well.
All in all, an enjoyable drama that was a roller-coaster of emotions, and one I would recommend. It's not a fun filler drama though, and should be approached with an open mind.
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Deceptively slice of life, take care of the trigger warnings they neglect to give
The first season of this show was incredible, I loved all of the girls and was interested in their stories. It really draws you into their lives and relationships.I feel like there should've been better warnings about the triggery stuff that happens later on in the season, however. The character we're introduced to first gets the least screen time and seems to shift into an entirely different person off screen with no explanation, which is frustrating. Most of the story lines could use a lot more screen time and some of the editing decisions are absurd and add unnecessary confusion which breaks the suspension of disbelief.
However, I do genuinely like this show. I think if it ended at the first season I would regard the whole thing as a dated but enjoyable binge watch. And since MDL separates the seasons as though they're different shows- so will I.
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Deeper than I was expecting
This drama had me in tears. I thought it was going to be light-hearted and fluffy, but unexpectedly it touched on some very serious topics.I loved all of the five main girls. They all had different backstories and secrets which made the show more interesting than I thought it was going to be.
It started off with Eun-Jae moving into the share house so I thought it was mainly going to focus on her, but then the second episode starts and it's all about Yi-Nah being a prostitute. Ooof, wasn't expecting to see this in a K-drama. However, I liked Yi-Nah's character as she had a powerful presence and liked to stick up for her girls.
The relationship that formed between Jin-Myung and Jae-Wan was so sweet. Jin-Myung's boss at the restaurant was a real creep and I wasn't expecting the show to take the path it did there. That was the first instance when I realised it was going to be more serious than I thought. Her Mum killing her brother was not a shock but it still made me sad.
Eun-Jae's relationship was also sweet, and the height difference between them was just!!! Ugh! She's so smol that it's cute! The secret about her 'killing' her Dad was odd and it didn't really feel like her character. Her backstory seemed weird.
I really like Ye-Eun and was not expecting her boyfriend to turn crazy abusive towards the end.
Poor Ji-Won - I felt sorry for her because she seemed like the third-wheel type person. It was especially hard/sad to watch when the girls were at the hospital and all of their mans come in to see them and she has no one. But when she calls the guy she relies on, he answers her but then hangs up! I hope to see her in a relationship by the second series - she deserves it.
The ending where they were all worried about the whereabouts of Eun-Jae had me shedding a tear, and it was so sweet when they all hugged her when she came home. The friendship between them all grew so much stronger throughout the show. I loved this!
I really hope series two is just as good and if not better!
I definitely picture myself rewatching this in the future.
-E
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I stumbled upon this drama while scrolling through Netflix and could not be happier that I did. It has become one of my favorite dramas.
Many of the girls’ problems are relatable and grounded in reality which makes for great stories. At first, its hard to like some of the characters, but each ends up capturing a part of your heart. I become especially fond of Kang Ina and Yoon Jin Myung. Throughout the drama, I was always pulling for Jin Myung to find a sliver of happiness and was glad she did by the end. There were many times when I wanted to punch the manager and co-workers in their mouths.
The growth of the characters is probably the most satisfying aspect of the story. Of course they still had a lot of growing to do even at the end, but compared to the first episode, they all grew tremendously. Life is full of development and that is reflected in this drama.
Finally, the relationship between the 5 of them was phenomenal. About midway through we could see that each one cared for each other, even if they didn’t know how to show it. It was frustrating at times but they came together and became a family.
In conclusion, there were many heartwarming moments and many agonizing moments. I thought the journey through each girls’ hardships and worries was great. Definitely worth a watch! I’m excited to watch S2 even with the actress changes. I’m not ready to give up these characters yet.
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It took me 30 Minutes...
...to absolutely fall in love with this show. Could it be, that I myself am in my twenties and really felt understood through the themes, hardships, and happy times in this drama? I don't know. Due to the plots and Storyline being this relatable, I was able to grow through this show, mainly because it pointed out how insecure and below our worth we present ourselves sometimes. It taught me and brought some healing in certain areas because I felt understood and less alone. If there are Dramas about situations that we feel lost and completely alone, there must be others out there feeling the exact same as I do, making the same mistakes not once but maybe twice.This Drama showed me the beauty of friendship and how you grow not only within yourself but within your group of friends if you're ready to fight and make up. To speak your mind and have each other's back even in times where you'd rather slap the other silly.
I can only recommend watching this Drama. Not only because of the (literal) paragraph written previously but also because of chemistry amongst the cast, the production, and the many many many jokes and funny arguments.
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AOY is a very realistic portrayal of youthful, 20s life. Realistic in the fact that it doesn't try to hide ugly truths as you will see for yourself when you watch this drama. Personally, the problems that each of the characters face are very relatable: first love or even finding a romance that's right for you, poverty, self-confidence, self-value and so on. It is a drama that will make you cry, spoiler alert. I, myself, shed plenty of fat teardrops. It's a drama with a very dramatic plot and very intense because what could have been a 24 episodes long drama is squashed into 12 episodes of comedy, romance, heartbreak and sibling-like love between friends. You will miss out on a lot if you don't watch this drama honestly. Was this review helpful to you?
It's a slife-of-life story about five female roommates between 20 and 28,, and every one of them has a singular character and background story. We see them struggle with romance, money, fate and life in general. Oh, and there is the "ghost", of course...
While especially in the first half of the drama I cannot deny some dragging moments, it was still entertainning because of the very unique and quirky humour. Talk about sex and armpit hair shouldn't ruffle your feathers. There are dark plot aspects regarding the girls' pasts, but it stays mostly light and you don't have to be afraid of the ending.
I'd say the rewatch value is really high, because all these small moments are so entertaining, that it doesn't matter whether you know how the drama ended.
Yeah, definitely a breath of fresh, pink air :)
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