A Drama Not to Put Off
So I saw this drama recommend to me on Hulu and I always put it off. I finally decided to settle down and watch it and I wish I had just listened to Hulu's recommendation from the beginning. Comparing it to the perfect recipe, this drama had everything. It's a wholesome drama that had me so caught up in my emotions I had to remind myself it was just a story. The acting just drew you in. The storyline realistic and in some people's cases, relatable. Lee Jun Ho did such an amazing job with this role, I almost caught feelings (again had to remind myself, it's just acting.) It's shows like this one that makes me want to shout from the rooftops to wake people up from the sleeping they've been doing on KDramas. Don't put if off, just watch it.Was this review helpful to you?
It has a calm and really depressing vibe and the actors played their character really well.
For me Junho had the same impact as an actor as Woo Do Hwan in "Save Me", I was totally into his character, I felt his pain and when he smiled, I smiled too, he had a big charisma.
(Remember this: He's going to be really big, we're going to see him really often now so be ready!)
And Won Jin Ah, lord, she acts so well, I liked her performance a lot, I wish to see her in another drama really soon, because she has talent!
I enjoyed as well the other actors and actresses, everyone had its own story and frustration so it shows that nobody can be perfect.
I would definitely watch it again to see one of my favorite couple in the drama history, they had a chemistry that surpassed my other favorite couples (Except 3)
Their couple was one of the big reasons that I liked this drama a lot.
If you haven't watched it yet, you absolutely have to do it now, because you may miss a very good one!
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For me, this was one of my first dramas to watch and You know what ? I am so into korean culture right now ! If You just started watching dramas, I think this is the right choice and You are in right place :)
Just Between Lovers is that kind of TV series that plays with You a lot - this is like real emotional rollecoaster. Prepare for crying a lot, out of anger, happiness and sadness. The plot seems like genuine story of real people with their tragic background, real problems. Thank to that You can actually start to appreciate every little thing that surrounds You, make You think how life is precious and valuable.
Also, the cast was really outstanding - Lee Jun Ho proved that he is not only an idol from boysband, but also really promising actor! Won Jin Ah was just perfect for her role - how she showed her character's feelings and trauma - just spectacular!!
Overall, I think that this is one of few dramas I would actually consider to rewatch.
So just sit in front of Your computers or TV and start watching, because it is worth Your time!
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Story was well paced, really thoroughly thought out. Straight up hits one in the feels.
It makes you think, I mean really think about life in general.
Music was amazing. Perfectly chosen for each scene to evoke certain emotions. It's just all so good.
The acting was on point! Great chemistry. Not going to lie, I did get emotionally invested. Tears occurred, twinges of heart strings pulled, chest crushed with emotion. Supporting cast wasn't there just to be there and ruin the story. No one was there for no reason. Everything was interconnected. In my own way I didn't feel that there was any real big bad. The biggest bad was the situation, and the battle to maintain and keep their selves in control. There was relationship bumps, but it still made sense. I didn't hate anyone outrageously. Which was refreshing.
The ONLY reason the rewatch is at 9.5 is because it hit me very emotionally in many ways. I could see myself re watching it a lot though. I hope this helped you decide to give this fantastic piece of work a good shot. [Just saying its EXTREMELY Marathon worthy] Took me 4 days only because of sleep+work.
Sara Rojas JUNE 4 2018
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Miserable and boring
Don't get fooled by this drama's promising start - overcoming past trauma, a touch of intrigue, a promise of a bright future. After just a few episodes, the show turns into a endless loop of misery with characters doing stupid things and refusing to be happy.Instead of telling a heartwarming story about healing, personal growth, and finding happiness, the plot gets high-jacked by filler arcs, side characters, and the main couple's constant "woe on me" whining. The writers milk the past trauma trope until there is nothing more to milk and completely abuse the use of flashbacks. In the second half, the show turns into a cheesy melodrama full of overused cliches. He breaks up with her and runs away because he loves her. They spend time with rival love interests and avoid each other when they shouldn't. There is no hope and nothing to look forward to because everyone always falls back on being miserable no matter how much they accomplish. The atrocious storytelling culminates with Lee Kang Doo's liver failure due to nose bleeds and fainting all the while he sees ghosts and hears voices.
Moon Soo is unbelievably frustrating and unlikable. She is portrayed as a typical innocent female who is supposed to be extraordinary in her simplicity. In reality, she is selfish, clueless, and has the emotional maturity of a middle schooler. Although, she eventually starts acting her age and dressing like an adult, that doesn't help her character development. She continues living in her little bubble and playing a martyr when it suits her. When she wants Lee Kang Doo to give her attention, she relentlessly pursuits him. But as soon as she is uncomfortable, she gives up and disregards him when he needs her the most. Her ignoring him when he begged for her attention before fainting really highlighted the awfulness of her character.
Romantic chemistry between the main couple is very bland. They hold hands, hug, share a jacket, but as soon as he comes close to her, she recoils like he has the cooties. For a righteous nutjob who exudes unapologetic, raw masculinity, it was rather disappointing to watch Lee Kang Doo share such vanilla and chaste kisses with a woman he was so passionately in love with. Lee Jun Ho is so good he can have chemistry with a potato, but even his talent couldn't save the drama from Won Jin Ah's awful acting.
Overall, the fast-forward button saved me, otherwise, I would've dropped this disaster after episode 5. The pacing is slow and the plot is riddled with side arcs completely irrelevant to the main story. I was looking forward to this drama because of the high ratings, now I want all those hours of my life back.
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Boring endless loop of the same inane plot device
Dude, you know that annoying thing some dramas do where they make up some obscure random reason why two people can’t be together, but they overcome it in the end and hook up anyhow? This drama does that like 8 times. It’s so obnoxious. “You love me but I’m not good enough for you so I’ll run away”, “Omg you love me even though I’m trash, it’s fate!”, “except now I love you but you don’t love me cause it’s your turn to be not good enough”. For flying F sake.Apart from that constant rehash of the same inane plot hook, the drama was ok. The acting was good, the side characters were engaging, the architectural theme was interesting.
What mostly drove me crazy is that this drama suffered from bad writing. I get it, you need to fill 16 episodes but your story only has 8 episodes of content, but dang bro at least toss in some flipping variety here and there rather than repeat the same one theme over and over and over and over. Also how flipping lazy was the ending. I really want to rage about the ending but ima hold back cause it’s too dick for me to spoiler it. Let’s just say, it’s cliche beyond words and really poorly executed.
Overall, this drama was a huge disappointment to me. I got so pissed off halfway through the last episode that I turned on a phone game out of spite and only halfway paid attention. If it had been a book I would have thrown it across the room in disgust. The actors deserved better.
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I absolutely loved the story: it's not very eventful, it doesn't have many surprises or crazy plot twists, but it's exactly what made me love it so much. The build-up is slow and realistic: I didn't get bored at all and couldn't wait for each episode. Despite the not-so-realistic accident which is the core of the drama, it was very easy to get into the story and believe it's real. Actors did a wonderful job and the chemistry of the main leads really gave a "realness" to their relationship (and its evolution). I was really surprised by Junho's acting and I enjoyed discovering Won Jin Ah.
I really appreciated the writing of the characters above all. None of them is an archetype or a cliche. I was very pleasantly surprised by how non-stereotypical they all were, especially the main leads. The female lead isn't a poor girl saved by a man, she is strong and lives well from the start, despite her difficult past. The male lead isn't your typical drama man, he isn't the usual "rich jerk". He is shown with his flaws and struggles, which were very well portrayed.
Even the secondary characters were pleasant to wach, as they were all surprising in their own way. The depth of each of them, their growth and evolution is really the strong point of this drama. It was very easy (too easy?) to get attached to them all (and now I miss them T_T).
I didn't expect this drama to touch me so much. It made me cry but left me with a warm feeling of hope: it's a touching story of love, healing and recovery, that I definitely recommend (if you're ready to feel all the feels!).
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And I am still raving about how non-dramatically this show portrays immensely dramatic events... and I mean this in a good way. I'd even say it tried to and succeeded in portraying life as it is: with all the no-nonsense struggles, small happy moments, and growingpains of finding your way in this tough world. The two main characters were so endearing with hopes and fears so raw, in such a manner that it's impossible to leave any viewer with a heart untouched. In short, hands in the air and enjoy this emotional rollercoaster ride!
WATCH if you like to cry your eyeballs out and learn some wise lessons about life, DON'T WATCH if you're looking for comedic stress relief!
A splendid overall score of 9.5, just don't think I can ride this rollercoaster again.
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I don’t know why 8+ rating for this
I really don’t know why this drama got 8+ rating, there is nothing extraordinary or even attractive in this. Simply keep on circling same tragic incidents, break ups and reconciles are repeating. Even after telling not to see each other because it is like tormenting to her to see his face (it’s true) ML keeps on pestering FL (which is directly hurting her), if he really loved her he should’ve released her from that torment by moving away from her instead when he came to know that he is going to die he run to her to report that he is dying because he is severely sick, no true lover will do this. He should have abscond from her life letting her to live her life without recollecting those tragic incidents, instead he run to her to confess he is dying and let her see his suffering.First of all the main story line itself is hard to accept, whole drama is only focused on constructing a memorial for the victims who died in an tragic incident. I am not saying it is a bad to construct a memorial but it took whole drama it is hard to accept for me.
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the chemistry between the main leads are really nice
all the characters were perfect and awesome
INTRODUCTION:
Lee Gang Doo dreamed of becoming a soccer player, but an accident ended those dreams. His father died in the accident and he broke his leg. Gang Doo spent 3 years in rehab. Now, he doesn't have anything and just wastes his days. Gang Doo then meets Ha Moon Soo.
Moon Soo makes architecture models, she also endured an accident that killed her younger sibling. Moreover, she has suffered from the guiltthat she survived. She has lived her life earnestly while suppressing her feelings. After meeting Gang Doo, Moon Soo begins to express her hidden feelings.
Native title: ?? ???? ??Also Known as: Just In Love;Just Lovers;Rain or ShineScreenwriters: Yoo Bo RaDirectors: Kim Jin WonGenres: Psychological, Romance, Drama
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