Touch Your Heart

Because the story is simple and straight forward, I had an easy time following the storyline. Sometimes I would question why characters would do something such as "well, why do they do this?" "How did they find out so quickly?" or "Is this how they would ACTUALLY react in real life?" But none of those occurred because the story was straightforward.

Even though the story was straight forward and there weren't many (if any) plot twists, I truly enjoyed the series as it was really cute and entertaining; almost like a slice of life drama that people would want to empathize with.

I almost got tired of the female role of being weak and vulnerable and the story was typical, which is why I gave it a 6/10. However, the acting was great because they both played different character types from their well-known roles from Goblin and their acting skills are like the opposite of who they are in real life (from watching their interaction if extras and other videos).

Make it Count by Chen is by far my favorite song in this Kdrama.

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This is a great law and entertainment industry mixed romcom! The lead couple has great chemistry and portrayed their characters very well. The drama instills all kind of emotions and the characters are fun to watch. Although it has some dramatic moments, this drama is a comedy that will become serious at moments. This drama is not to be compared with intensely developed dramas; it is a light romantic comedy that, although it offers many good lessons, it is really about emotions and a leading lady that, even though at sometimes seems aloof, has a strong heart and a loving personality that will really “Touch Your Heart”. The drama could’ve been done without the clichéd breakup and separation that, although it was short, it brought the “I am inspired” feeling down a notch. Episode 14 was the “icing on the cake” and it could’ve easily end there! Still, the drama is fun and entertaining. Enjoy it!

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This is your classic setup for rom com heaven. And these two actors as we know have super chemistry so really who cares how they meet or why?! Them it gets unexpectedly deep! Our lawyer finds that his actress secretary is unexpectedly different from his expectations and his said actress finds this lawyer not nearly as cold-hearted as he appears. As they work together we get to experience what it means to be a lawyer and a lawyer's secretary through a major case and a couple small cases. Allowing these two to get to know one another without anyone interfering.

Let's be frank... this is a rom com, its sweet, touching, funny with a dramatic ending that makes our couple fight just enough to earn their happiness in the end.

The thing is after the basic premise is setup and we believe we understand that this will be fluffy, cute and funny but not overly unique we find these well-rounded individuals that are both more lonely and unexpected than they appear. YES, this is a rom com but its between two people that we can relate to and root for. And we get this super neat, uncomplicated romance. A real rarity in drama-land we know that they are living in a bubble that has to burst but like Yoon-seo and Jung-rok we want it to last as long as possible.

I really related to Yoon-seo's extreme fear when her past comes back to haunt her. And when the worst happens I totally loved how Jung-rok handles things. While their troubles aren't over at this point you can't help loving the respectful and yet manly way that our lawyer went about treating Yoon-seo. This is one time when the noble idiocy really worked for me and I felt like it was something he really would have done.

The action was clumped around the middle and the end. It was exciting and perfectly in sync with their relationship but I would have liked there to be a touch more action throughout each episode. Despite this I did feel like the pacing in Touch Your Heart was really great. There were no slow moments or lingering for too long on things that we know are going to pass.

There is this one moment when Yoon-seo is so upset at what happened to Jung-rok that my heart just melted! I totally forgot this is a k-drama and felt like she really cares for our lawyer. And another moment when Jung-rok is so full of outrage at seeing Yoon-seo shake in fear, awwww I just couldn't handle it! So while the action wasn't consistent it was built into the story where it worked the best for maximum feels.

Touch Your Heart is a special rom com that uses the star acting chops of Yoo In-na and Lee Dong-wook to give us a lonely couple who find love for the first time. The crew at the Always Law Firm makes the journey funny and the cases add just the right drama. You'll be tickled you watched this and got to see their explosive chemistry.

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At first, I was a little weary about this show; but ultimately, it's a wonderful light hearted rom com. I was going back and fourth between how I felt about this show but honestly, I really loved it. The chemistry between the main characters is absolutely out of this world and the fact that everyone around her was just plain nice and helpful was the icing on the cake. It wouldn't be a drama without the drama, ya know? And they put just enough in the show to show you that this is good for filling but also amazing for binge watching and it's a show that I personally haven't skipped through at all in a very long time. The acting in this show was just A-1 and the further you get into it, you can't help but feel emotional at some parts; yes there was random parts thrown in but all in all, this show is wonderful and worth everyone's time. Like, I can't even fathom why anyone would give this a bad review because, yes, it's another lawyer type show with your back stories in place; but it's literally what it says, it's about an actress and a lawyer that fall in love and what happens through that, there's ups and down's and all that run way but the heart wants what the heart wants and it's to binge watch watching this show honestly.

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Restraint acting and directing elevate a potentially cliche love story

One of my favourite K-dramas after Crash Landing On You, Vincenzo and Hospital Playlist, not because it is original. If anything, the story of a disgraced and mediocre actress and prickly lawyer falling for each other is such a cliche it shouldn't be allowed; however. the ML and FL's restraint in their respective roles elevated what could've been a typical transformation love story into something charming and sweet, yet not overly sweet.

Yoo In Na was convincing as a cosseted and naive celebrity with a heart of gold, Oh Yoon Seo/Oh Jim Shim and Lee Dong Wook as Kwon Jung Rok was an excellent foil. The supporting cast was excellent too. I liked that characters such as Mr Yun, CEO of Always law firm and Oh Yoon Seo super-fan, and lawyers Mr Choi and Ms Dan were comical but not over the top, and Yoon Seo's Manager and agency CEO genuinely cared about her wellbeing. I also liked that there was zero melodrama even when the reason for Oh Yoon Seo's fall from grace was revealed.

Yoo In Na's wardrobe was excellent throughout as befitting a celebrity trying to keep a low profile, the only misstep being the weird pink and brown ruffles top combo in ep 12. The soundtrack was excellent, there was just the right amount of music to help the storytelling but not too much as to labour the point or intrude. The only thing that jarred is the excessive product placement in particular Subway and red ginseng.

I will add Touch Your Heart to my rewatch list.

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After Goblin, I was waiting for Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In-Na for a comeback drama. I was not entirely happy with their ending in Goblin, so I started to hope and pry they would comeback on-screen together. And finally my prayers was answered.

This drama was everything for me. it really warmed me up. It was sweet, cute, romantic just perfection.

Lee Dong Wook played his character to perfection as always. And Yoo In-Na was the perfect Oh Jim Shim / Yun Seo.

I felt when I was watching the drama, I did not feel it was a drama. It felt real to me. That is how perfect the drama and the characters were.

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This one was a cute show, for sure~ I love their chemistry in Goblin, so I was super excited to start this, and I was even more excited when I found out the characters had more to them than just basic, flat personalities. The struggles they go through are very realistic, especially when it comes to Korean actors/actresses, and it's mildly annoying (as an American who thinks actors/actresses should be treated as people first, and idols second), but I love it all the same. They touch some sensitive issues lightly, but in a way that shows how serious they are. I feel like it's a nice, soft comment on something that should be addressed. (Hope that makes sense).

At any rate, I definitely recommend this show. It's cute with a touch of lawyer-ness~

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This one was a cute, light-hearted, fluffy drama to watch. It has cute moments that will make your heart flutter and you'll grow to cherish this drama because of how utterly innocent it is. Although the story might seem similar to that of What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, let me tell you it is not. If you've had a long, tiring and stressful few days, this drama is perfect for you to relax and rest your mind.

1. Cast and Acting:
The strongest part of this drama for me, apart from the beautiful OSTs, is the perfect casting. You get to witness the dynamic pairing of Lee Dong Woook and Yoo In Na again after they were first seen on-screen together in Goblin. Lee Dong Wook plays the role of a cold, detached attorney Kwon Jung Rok while Yoo In Na plays the role of an actress Oh Yeon Seo (Oh Jin Sim) who works as Jung Rok's secretary for a duration of 3 months. The PiChi couple makes the drama enjoyable to watch with their perfect chemistry and heartfelt moments. Their relationship evolves in a healthy way, which I like a lot. There are no unnecessary secrets, twisted lies or exaggerated childhood traumas which prove insignificant as the drama progresses. Even though they act like teenagers in love, I like how they've portrayed an innocent love between them throughout the drama. The side characters have also got their own stories and love interests, which has been inculcated in the drama exceptionally well. My favourite side couple would be Choi Yoon Hyuk and Dan Moon Hee, with their contract dating and constant bickering. I enjoyed CEO Yeon's character very much too. The bromance between Jung Rok and Kim Se Won is bound to make you smile.

2. Plot:
The storyline is a cliche one with a cold boss and a naive secretary who fall in love with each other, kind of like in WWWSK. I was not expecting much from the drama and for the first 2 episodes I was correct for not expecting much. But from episode 3, the characters started shedding their cliche roles and the character development surprised me. The plot started thickening too, introducing the Im Yun Hui case and the scandal which led to Yeon Seo's hiatus from the industry.
Although the drama is under the genre of law, I felt as if the part where it was supposed to be a law drama wasn't stressed enough. Apart from the Im Yun Hui case, there were no major cases for the drama to be classified under the law genre. If you're looking for some intense court scenes and major cases, this drama is not for you.
I think that the scandal which was the reason for Yeon Seo's break was not given enough importance in the drama. If there would've been more of a backstory to the scandal, maybe the drama would've been more serious and engaging for some viewers.

3. Music:
The OSTs! I absolutely love the OSTs for this drama! My favourite would be Make It Count by Chen (EXO). You will find yourself playing it on loop, trust me.

4. Rewatch Value:
I will definitely come back to this drama for its light-hearted moments and fun characters which made me fall in love with them.

Overall, if you want a fluffy, no-stress, happy drama with cute leads, this is the one for you. Happy watching! ;)

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Beautiful

I wish I could give this drama 1billion stars. I really really really loved it. I can't really write big reviews and all. But I would like to tell you if you're thinking whether you should watch it or not, then oh boy you don't want to "not watch this" just get going. This drama really doesn't has any dull moment. It's Sweet ❤️. it's awesome the chemistry of the leads and even the side characters, it's just very appealing and pure , there'll be ofcourse some cliché moments , but I guess even they are worth it. Absolutely loved the OST. ML is just a sweetheart my cupcake... And the best part is the FL she's the best ohmo I literally love her , my female crush. ❤️❤️🥺

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Lee Dong Wook playing Lawyer Kwon Jung Rok, I loved the storyline in courtroom settings. LDW played a convincing lawyer, this is not my first time seeing this actor. My favorite KDrama is the Nine-Tailed Cat. Seeing him play something different was exciting to me. Yoo In Na who played an actress Yoon Seo, I loved how this story partly tells a truth about how actors/actresses do to prepare for a part. You will have to watch this to see what I mean. This story also gives minimal detail about how celebrities enter into committed relationships... This storyline taught me something. I thank the writers for educating me while watching. This is my first time watching Yoo In Na in the main lead... I have seen her where played the main parts but not the lead. I loved the Dramas that I watched that she played in. I love the outfits for this Yoo In Na character and also the suits that LDW wore. I thank all the other support actors/actresses in this storyline, they helped me make my decision on the rating.

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