Not my type of humor
After the master piece that was Doom at Your Service, I started this show to try and fill the hole that one had left.It had big shoes to fill, and it failed miserably.
I really struggled with the first few episodes and almost gave up. Everything would be going well, and then they'd add these horribly over the top scenes with extremely cringy, unfunny humor. I powered through because I saw potential on what the show was building with the main couple, and wanted to know how that would continue. Luckily, after episode five or so, the cringe lessened significantly (either that or I just grew desensitized).
As a whole, I have to say I think quite of bit of thought was put into writing this show. There were a fair number of characters and a ton of different plot lines, but somehow they all ended up being interconnected and tied together in some way or another. A lot of them I didn't care for, and wish would have been taken out for the sake of making the show shorter (I don't think this needed to be 20 episodes long). We spent a whole chunk of the show on storylines completely unrelated to them main couple and plot, but at least there was a point to everything that was added.
Lee Seung Gi definitely was the MVP of the show. His acting was fantastic. And him and Yeon Seo played quite well off each other. I really enjoyed every scene they did together.
However, coming back to the fact that I was expecting an epic, fantasy love story riddled with angst and heartbreak, this whole thing ended up being a huge disappointment. I went in fully expecting to cry, but I never even teared up.
If you're thinking of watching this and haven't seen Doom yet, go watch that one instead, it's better in every single aspect.
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I Loved it!
Please, before I say anything just hear me on this. I have read a lot of reviews for this drama and there are some positive ones and some negative ones. If you are considering watching this drama but are unshure if you should because of the negative reviews, please, give it a chance. I know that not everyone will like it and I respect that, but everyone has a diferent taste and just because someone on the internet sait that is's bad doesn't mean you will also think it's bad. So give it a try. Besides, if you don't like it you can always drop it (no harm done to anyone, and you got to see for yourself, and decide for yourself if you like it or not).Ok, now for my opinion of this drama
Hwayugi has become one of my favourite dramas so far (and I have watched my fare share).
In my opinion the casting was perfect since the acting in the entire drama was wonderful, I couldn't take my eyes off of them and found myself thinking of them more as drama saracters than actors taking on a role.
I have listened to the entire OST (multiple times) as well and I think it fits perfectly with the drama, but the songs on their own are beautiful and I listen to them often.
The only so called "problem" I have with this drama is the ending. I won't say what happened in the end but I have just found myself a bit.... not disapointed but a little sad. The ending suggests that there is more to the story, it is an open ending. In my personal opinion, I prefere closed happy endings, but an ending that is open is still better than a sad ending. It would be absolutely incredible if there would be a second season with the same cast and caracters to properly end the story (but I doubt that will happen).
Overall, this drama has been a rollercoster of laughter, horror, drama and romace and I am soooo glad I watched it. It is a beautiful drama through and through and is and will always remain one of my favourites.
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I actually started to watch this drama only because of LSG. But, later in two episodes, I was so excited about the story and their twisted fate.
which made a human and immortal to love each other. I could not even find one negative point and distracting side in all the 20 episodes. I actually
was worried that it would end very soon and also was hoping to look forward to the second season. The male and female lead together make a cute, lovable and fighting couple. Not only them the whole Hwang team made an incredible pair to each other. I actually don't have words to express my love for this drama, I really really recommend people to watch this drama.
The reason I don't want to write the storyline because I don't want you to know the before ahead of watching. Which lose suspense. People who love fantasy and thriller really really will love this drama. Am guarantees 99% for this drama.
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Great Series! need season 2
I watched this last year 2022 and this is the k series that I will recommend to watch this!, I’ve rewatched this already 2 times! I can’t die in this world knowing that it doesn’t have season 2! Btw, great characters, plot everything I hope that they will think, making season 2 for this! So I will give this an 9.5 out of 10!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
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The first drama that Seung gi film after discharged from army. I'm always a fan of fantasy in general and since they are using the Chinese gods as character reference, it is a must watch for me. The one character that truly stands out from the rest is not the main leads, but the supporting lead actress. Her role has so much development and she portrays it so well. Do check our Lee Se Young's parts.
Story line is really different from the "Journey to the west" dramas or movies even from textbook that we know of. Fresh.
The first few episodes are scary, I felt like there are more horror elements than thriller. The later part of the drama is more of brain-teasing and really how much the story is twisted somehow will loose me. Not exactly the best fantasy drama I've watched, but definitely worth the time.
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What a show, wow. I began the show thinking that it was so trashy, but was still more or less intrigued by it so I kept watching it. Then I slowly became totally hooked. If I had to compare it to a show I was already familiar with (for any anime fans out there) then I would compare it with Kamisama Hajimemashita. The whole idea of someone chosen / with special powers being protected by someone powerful (be it a familiar or sage) connected with the spiritual world. (Plus the whole idea of binding contract through a kiss). I love the idea of the female protagonist calling out her lover's name and he appears to protect her. What else is really intriguing about the show is the idea of this bracelet that makes you fall in love with the owner. The whole time you're wondering what his feelings would be if it was removed. I didn't ship the couple of first - because I felt like they had no build up. But then in the middle and second half of the show you can really feel their chemistry. And god damn Song O-Gong is smooth. You also see Ji Seon-Mi so at war with herself and her feelings because she knows his feelings are only caused by the bracelet and aren't real. But at the same time, although those feelings are from bracelet, they are still real feelings. He is in love with her and shows her affection. It makes you wonder what you would do, would you fall deeper in love with him knowing that his feelings were forced upon him? I still think this couple will be one of my favourites for a long time. The plot is not bad, the first half of the show is mostly character introduction and... filler but not filler, it's hard to describe. Stuff if happening but not happening? If I had to write descriptions for the first few episodes, I would be struggling lol
Every episode they have to deal with a new evil spirit/ghost/demon - Supernatural style. Then in the second half of the show the plot gets thicker and more intense. Like so much is going on but it all ties in together? I definitely think Asanyeo spiced things up.
I really liked the dynamics between the characters and the occasional comedic elements. I'm still laughing from the group chat. Ji Seon-Mi just put Devil King, his dog Secretary Ma, the pop star pig PK, the zombie Richie, General Winter, Summer Fairy and Sa Oh-Jung The Bigshot Head of A Smartphone Company/Stay at Home Dad all together.
The #squad
That running gag was hilarious, especially the notification noises.
The series was a fun mess just like this review but still so good. I'll just finish by saying there is nothing quite like this show and it was a pleasure to go on the ride.
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Hwayugi.. I couldn't remember its title in English haha at firstI cannot give less or more so ten/ten. why?Story: Is just beautiful... At first I thought it would end more dramatic haha but it gave me a really good feeling.
ACTING AND CAST: SeungGi and Cha haha my fav male actors of Hwayugi. I had watched You are all surrounded [which i recommend too] with these too and it was awesome! Here their friendship is haha even more awesome. The female leader plays a delicate i like it.
Music. Til now i cannot unhear the songs , so catchy
Rewatch Value: I had thought it had had 16 episodes hahah then i saw 16--->next hahaha 20 episodes so good!
overall: YES YES YES! thank you so much!
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each episode progresses with very interesting events where i found its side plots / characters are meaningful in developing the storyline unlike other typical dramas which are meant to only lengthen the drama screening period to 1 hour...
moreover, i did not realise the lead actress was the same one that had appeared in Come Back Mister opposite Rain which shows her acting ability was not fully revealed in that drama...two thumbs up for Oh Yeon Seo performance...
finally, the jokes & humours thrown by Lee Seung Gi and Cha Seung Won really made this drama a worthwhile watch.. :-)?
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This is the first Drama that has made me go through the whole range of emotions form sadness to happiness to anger to excitement to fear and so on. I actually cried on in some scenes and on others I had a lump on my throat. I have to say personally I have Not read the novel on which this is a modern take so I can only base my review on what I have seen. But in general a film version tends to fall short because of missing details etcGoing off of that I really enjoyed it and it was worth the long episodes since they are a little over an hour. I have to say that the greatest character development would be for Song O-gong the great sage equal to heaven. He turned from a selfish jerk and a nut job to a jerk and nut job who would do anything for the one he loves. I have to admit in the very first episode as soon as they showed the evil spirit i turned the whole thing off because I got scared I'm a big chicken but it was totally worth it. Especially for the kisses!
I've seen quite a few c-dramas and the kisses are always luke wam at best but here Lee Seung Gi turned up the heat and Oh Yeah Seo was Responsive!! can you believe it?! this is the most responsive female lead that I have seen and maybe this is rated MA which for me its like what ok??... it could be because Western movies that are MA you can bet you will see everything and I mean butts and boobs will be the norm but all I saw for O-gong was a shoulder hump
Since I'm not familiar with what actors are a thing now in Korea or anything I got a feeling that they had a small cast I mean there was a character that was super important and it was basically the same person that being said I really wished Richie could have had more time with PK and Jade Dragon thats love. Basically everything that happened or didn't was because of love. I'm hoping there will be a season two and if there isn't I am also good with the ending since "Whenever you are scared, distressed or in danger call me and I will come"
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Brilliant
This series was.... BRILLIANT. It had action, comedy, romance. It out you in your feelings, EVERYTHING. The actors did such a great job here. They all brought their own personality to the characters and gave them life. Hell even the bad guys you will love. Lee Seung Gi did such a great in his role. I don't know how a man can deliver such mean lines and still make you swoon. The Devil King was amazing too and just hilarious.The soundtrack was amazing. If you didn't play When I Saw You hoping to see that sexy monkey standing behind you, you didn't watch this series right!!!! Rewatch value? Hell to the yes.
Overall this was such a cool show that kept you entertained and engrossed in the story. You didn't get bored once. Episode 20 was such a great closure to this series. It made me feel better after what they did to me in 19.
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