*2nd and 3rd episodes where way too slow
*plot was so annoying at times I almost dropped
*songs sometimes feel out of place
PROS:
*the "good" parts are way better than average dramas
*acting is great, especially In Guk and the butler
*likable cast of characters (them ajummas)
*hilarious comedy
*great song choices (Monster X, GFriend)
*mostly good pacing
*very lighthearted (finally!)
*rich son that's not a douche (bless)
*not many flaws in plot
Overall one of the better dramas out there, would totes recommend
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Nam JiHyun shiii and Seo In Guk CHEMISTRYYYYYYYYYY!!!!
I know I was 8 years late to make a review with this light drama romcom. I like how Nam Jihyun and seo in Guk execute their characters as Bok Shil and Ji Sung (Louis). Honestly I watched so many dramas of jihyun after watching suspicious partner and I am so surprise that she has chemistry with all her male leads. For this drama my opinion is that the second lead is way older for jihyun and I must say that the detective can suits as the second lead because his soooo handsome also hahahaha. No Second lead syndrome for me. I like also the OST of this drama, the other supporting actors and actresses. Overall, this is 10/10 drama for me and definitely rewatch again. Kudos for Jihyunshi and Seo In guk!!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Story
The story was great- up until around episode ten. Then from that point on things start to go downhill. By episode ten they've pretty much covered the main story line and after that they had to bring out all of the K-Drama BS like going to another country/going away, break up for no reason, stupid second-lead, getting into trouble out of nowhere, etc. It would have been perfect if they ended the drama earlier.
Overall though, I liked the plot. It was simple and effective. Rich guy loses his memory. Country hick finds him. They survive in Seoul together. There were many sweet moments because of this setup.
Acting/Cast
The acting was great. Usually the female lead doesn't interest me that much but this one, Go Bok Sil, was great. She never really did any K-Drama female lead BS until the end, and even then it was kind of understandable. She was overall one of the better female leads I've seen.
Louie was great. He really seemed innocent and sincere the entire time, and his smile, well, both of the leads' smiles, warmed my heart. Again, the lead was different than usual. He was not a jerk at all and he was outright funny a lot of the time.
Hated the second lead. I like his actor but his role was pointless. He never had a chance and he knew it (he never even confessed his feelings). He took up precious screen time that could have been filled by the leads.
Music
I only really like two or three songs from the OST, but the drama also had a lot of English songs that I liked that were sometimes the titles of episodes. Some of the song choices, in particular two that I won't mention, were absolutely hilarious. I haven't laughed so hard at a K-Drama in a while. All I can say is that the execution was perfect.
Overall
Watch this drama! Even though I say it is only good until episode ten, that is a fair amount of good episodes for a K-Drama. Also, you can just skip through the bad parts in the last six episodes to get to the good parts like I did if you really don't want to sit through them. This drama will make you smile and it is a pleasant surprise. It didn't feel cheesy at all.
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It was cute
My first drama that I ever saw Seo In Guk in was Doom at Your Service, and it's insane how different both his character in that drama and Louis were. After watching him be all broody and arrogant in Doom never would I have imagined he could also play an adorable, silly, spoilt heir so well. The man has range.As for the plot, it was a little thin, and so there was quite a bit of filler to pad the run time. But Bok Sil and Louis were very cute together! However, I'll point out that I'm a little sad she didn't ever quite match his level of affection. Nam Ji Hyun never quite convinced me she was head over heels for her co-star. I feel like she exuded reluctance in all of their kissing scenes, and that's not really the vibe you want to get from a rom-com.
Still, if you want to watch something sweet and uplifting, this show is a good choice.
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Not a new story,but heartwarming in its own right
Even though the plot was Cinderellaish , bok sil and her kindness was refreshing. It was nice to see how her and Louis formed till found family. Louis as a ML was a bit irritating in the beginning,with him not understanding the value of money at all . But as the episodes went by his sincerity won me.over . He was definitely a wonderful boyfriend and their relationship was so healthy and beautiful.The part about the misunderstanding, I would rather it not have been done , but it did serve us a good angst.
All in all this was a drama I went in with no expectations and thought would be a filler. But it turned out to be so wholesome and heartwarming with a beautiful couple at the heart of it . Definitely worth watching.
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I might go Insane if i finish this series
Dropped @ EP5 Not sure if writers are stupid or viewers. I understand FL has not much exp in metro city world but still why would she give full access to all her money. Also does Korea has no good people?? everyone around FL cheating or taking advantage of her ( except detective and SML). why??Also why SML parents so useless and stupid??
And events are repetitive. ML buys things with FL money (don't know why she gives all her money to him) and FL scolds for like 2 seconds then forgives him. SML tries to be nice every 20 Mins. All the around FL tries to uses her or cheat hear as if all the people in Korea are like that. Till EP 5 this is the scenario and i don't want to repeat myself.
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How i like SIGs acting game!!!
From 1 episode i tho that this will something boring ...and yeah ain't interesting but from 2nd all jus started ...)) I like! I watched before few works with Seo InGuk and found pretty well his game but here on 3 episode ...it's amazing guys!!! I don't find words but he really talented! How he play different roles ! His mimic , how he feel his characters and trying "live them while he play "... I enjoy to see him and his game ( i can't concentrate only on movie character without dont notice / analyze actors game )) so i really enjoy to see him ...and so sorry about his character he play , seems that a good guy even he born in rich family his soul is good. Was surprised to see him with Oh Dae Hwan! Oh this man also cool , but his face hm ..i can't understand when he really funny or gonna fight u hahaha he has "special face mask " hahaha well i like hope this will interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
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É extremamente divertido e leve!!
Mais uma vez cometi o erro de julgar pela capa e quase perco essa pérola. Esse é um Dorama "pacote completo". Tem drama, comédia, romance, suspense!! Tudo na medida certa! É extremamente divertido e leve!! Já aviso para aqueles que não gostam desse gênero, que esse é bem cômico!! Impossível não se apaixonar pelo simpático e encantador Louis!! A bondade dos protagonistas especialmente a dela é contagiante. Esse drama é tão fofo do início ao fim, que até os vilões conseguem redenção. Pureza, ingenuidade, amor, fraternidade, compreensão, tantos sentimentos e comportamentos perfeitos, que muita gente vai dizer que é tolo. Eu achei adorável. Um Dorama ótimo, com dois atores de PONTA, que ARRASAM na atuação. Coadjuvantes perfeitos que proporcionam muitas risadas. Músicas escolhidas a dedo que tornam a trilha sonora maravilhosa. Figurinos caprichados, a fotografia idem. Trama que, apesar de não ter complexidade, é bem desenvolvida, com fechamento de todas as situações apresentadas. Resumindo, receita que deu muito certo e resultou nessa delicinha de dorama.Was this review helpful to you?
Scénario : un gars riche a un accident de voiture et devient amnésique, alors qu'il mendie dans la rue il rencontre une fille qui vient d'arriver en ville et qui a toujours vécu en dehors du temps et voilà l'histoire est lancée.
Pour une fois j'ai l'impression de regarder quelque chose qui change un peu de ce à quoi on a été habitués dans les dramas. Je ne sais pas si il y a d'autres dramas qui s'appuient sur ce genre d'idée du riche qui devient pauvre. GROS POINT POSITIF : il n'y a pas 50 000 rebondissements. On est pas perdus. Chaque intrigue est bien traitée et aboutie, l'histoire n'est pas bâclée. On ne nous rajoute pas des événements au fur et à mesure pour faire durer -où du moins je n'en ai pas eu l'impression-. Gros coup de coeur pour le plot final qui est vraiment un moment de douceur et qui a été parfaitement réalisé : pas trop dégoulinant, juste pudique comme il faut, c'était vraiment parfait. Au fil du drama il est possible de voir les rebondissements arriver, chaque évènement est légèrement teasé mais ça reste subtil alors c'est agréable. Dans SKL il y a un bon équilibre entre l'intrigue et la romance, entre les indices et les rebondissements. Le scénario n'en fait pas trop. Le drama ne traine pas trop en longueur (contraire à Boys Over Flowers le champion du genre qui traine). J'ai trouvé le scénario bien construit : il y a rien de trop et rien de manquant.
Personnages : Bon moi il y a un truc qui m'a gêné sur les visages des deux acteurs principaux. Impossible de savoir ce que c'est mais y a un truc qui me titille. Néanmoins c'est largement possible de faire abstraction. Les deux personnages ils fonctionnent vraiment bien ensemble. Le personnage de Louie est ultra touchant -mais vraiment- et très juste. Il n'en fait pas trop. Il est juste pile poil comme il faut. Merci Seo In Guk . Le personnage est hyper attachant, maladroit, touchant et émouvant. C'est beau de voir comme il essaie vraiment de toujours bien faire. Il fait vraiment de son mieux. Il est d'une sincérité et d'une naïveté bouleversantes. Bref je vous laisse le découvrir mais pour moi personnage le plus attachant d'un drama depuis aussi loin que je me souvienne. Bok Shil elle est un personnage qui déborde de douceur, de patience et de gentillesse. Ce personnage aime les gens et est profondément humaniste. Elle est tellement douce, sincère et aimante. Elle est parfaite elle aussi. Du coup les deux ensembles se marche vraiment bien, y a pas de doutes possibles. Leurs interactions sont pures, sans chichis, sans fioriture. On prend le meilleur des sentiments humains : on le mélange et ça donne ça. Ce drama est léger. Il est simple. Les choses coulent de source. Y a rien de compliqué il suffit de se laisser porter. Et du coup c'est vraiment agréable à regarder. Les choses ne trainent pas trop en longueur, il avance à leur rythme de façon régulière et ils ne reculent pas. C'est tellement satisfaisant.
Bon bien sur y a des choses que j'ai pas bien compris dans ce drama du style l'une des intrigues secondaires complètement à dormir debout et qui tombait dans l'absurde (si je vous dit voiture rouge + un homme + une femme) dont j'ai trouvé qu'elle n'apportait rien au drama. J'ai aussi trouvé que l'opposition entre le personnage de Louie et Joong Won était parfois un peu caricatural, mais ça passe parce que c'est en accord avec le personnage de Louie. Mais la fin pour le personnage de Joong Won m'a aussi pleinement satisfait. Je ne sais pas comment ça s'appelle mais par moment on surimpose à la vidéo des "effets" genre comme ceux qu'on trouve dans les animes. Honnêtement ça n'ajoute rien à l'histoire, mais c'est attendrissant aussi en un sens.
Globalement Shopping King Louie est une histoire douce, légère et sans prise de tête qui dépeint des sentiments purs et sincères et qui fait vraiment chaud au coeur.
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Un pacchetto di cliché in graziosa confezione regalo
Quante volte si può battere la testa, con conseguenze, in un solo drama?Quante volte si può andare in coma e ritornare in sé, strapparsi immediatamente la flebo e scappare dall'ospedale nello stesso drama?
Quante cavolo di volte si salgono e si scendono gli interminabili gradini della stanzetta sui tetti, abitazione preferita di aspiranti cheabol in libera uscita?
Se decidete di vedere la serie procuratevi un block notes (del resto anche il protagonista ne fa un uso abituale) in modo da potere fare una tacca ogni volta che i cliché descritti sopra si ripetono. Così, solo per cultura generale.
Le prime dieci puntate sono carinissimeeee (ma già la scelta dell'aggettivo segnala un piccolo disagio). Dalla 11 in poi sono totalmente inutili. La buona recitazione dell'intero cast (grande spiegamento dei migliori e più simpatici caratteristi di drama) permette un giudizio più che positivo dello spettacolo, sicuramente antidepressivo, caldo, tenero, commovente e divertente. Seo In Guk (prima volta che lo vedo recitare), è perfetto per la parte, delizioso e bellissimo. Molto bravo nella progressione (non spettacolare, tuttavia) del personaggio. Quale ragazza (soprattutto in là con gli anni! 😏) non allungherebbe le labbra ad ogni secondo per incontrare le sue, sempre protese e pronte allo 'stampo'? (Forse protese un po' troppo spesso, in un grugnetto un po' stucchevole, alla fine?). Dolcissima lei e bravissima a dipingere lo stupore della vera ingenuità e il sentimento indefettibile per lui. Ma quante volte? (tacche sul block notes). Ma sì, mi è proprio piaciuto...se non lo avessi visto, lo vedrei di certo; e poi...c'è anche oppa 'Oska', che ha sempre un posto speciale nel mio cuore di fangranny. (baffetti da sparviero e abbigliamento delirante a parte!)
Se proprio devo fare una critica a questo drama così ben riuscito, dirò che la colonna sonora non è indimenticabile...
Drama del 2016. Mettetelo in colonna con gli altri drama di quell'anno. Cosi, sempre per cultura generale, e poi tirate le somme...
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100% cliché
Vi este kdrama porque alguien me comentó que era una historia linda y probablemente si la hubiera visto en el 2016 me hubiera gustado pero después de haber pasado casi 7 años, la sentí bastante plana y aburrida, aunque rescato la escena de su primer beso que fue bastante tierna y la versatilidad de Seo In Guk.Si eres fan de King the Land quizás este drama puede ser para ti.
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