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Crying my eyes out.
‼️ WARNING: THIS MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS BUT NOT IN A OBVIOUS WAY ‼️STORY: In the beginning I had to be honest, I was a little confused because there was a lot of information to absorb. But as I continued to watch the story started making more sense and all the pieces were coming together.
ACTING/CAST: Absolutely perfect. Both the main cast, the friends, the spirits and the others did perfect. They portrayed their characters' emotions and stories so well that for me it was like I could feel their own emotions.
MUSIC: Perfect.
REWATCH VALUE: Would do anything to watch it for the first time but since i can't i would rewatch it again, it made me laugh and cry, and that's when you know it's worth watching again.
MORE GENERAL INFORMATION: Like I said in the beginning I was a little bit confused because there’s a lot of information to absorb, but as the episodes go on you are able to understand more of the characters' stories. It’s really funny seeing Goo Chan Sung getting accustomed to the ghosts and spirits, the whole show is extremely funny. I loved how they showed us a different perspective on what happens when someone dies, for me that was incredible and it also made me feel somehow more comfortable with the idea of people going to a hotel and having second opportunities. All the characters are extremely funny but also deeply serious when they have to be and that’s what makes this show so pretty and so full of emotions. I got a little bit confused at the end, I couldn't understand if Goo Chan Sung and Jang Man Wol were actually meeting again or not, but in my opinion I think they’ll always meet in each other’s dreams because they can’t be together in that lifetime and have to wait for their future. Personally I love to think that Goo Chan Sung is willing to wait for Man Wol so they can meet again in their next lives. I also think that what Chan Sung was seeing wasn’t a dream and the future, or in other words what we were seeing was probably his next life, where he was finally able to be with Man Wol, and where the stuff that worked at the hotel can all meet again and be in each other’s lives again. Both versions are pretty and amazing. Overall I loved this show, it was my first time seeing IU acting and god, she’s AMAZING. 10/10 would recommend watching this, and I would love it if this got a second season because the last episode left a lot of questions related to the new owner of the Hotel. And I would also love to know if Goo Chan Sung would meet the new owner and be the new manager. Last but not least I think everyone got their happy ending but my poor boy Sanchez was left “alone” again and I would love to see him happy, i would also love to see the “future” or grown up version of Kim Yoo Na.
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I want a season 2 or I'll sue
OMG that this was a rollercoaster of emotions. It was very aesthetically pleasing and if you love fantasy romance, with slight horror? It's the perfect thing. I was very late to watch this drama, because somehow when things are very new and popular I tend not to watch it, however, I should have totally watched this when the hype was there!In terms of plot, I really liked it! It gave me slight Beauty and the Beast vibes at the beginning with the dad wanting to give the flower to his son then the girl being like I'll leave you if you give him to me lmao. Also, I really liked this whole idea of a hotel for the dead, like if I die and I don't see this I ain't dying HAHA. For the acting, the fact that IU and P.O were in this was incredible their acting skills are amazing. Yeo Jin Goo was also really good at his role, he was definitely fun for no reason and did a good job in this drama. Since I watched this after Sulli's death makes me sad, but thank god she played someone who was alive, or else I would have probably cried for days.
For the characters, P.O's character was definitely my favorite! He was just so wholesome and his back story was so sad. The way I bawled my eyes out for him and Yu-na like my babies bro :') they were so cute together, I always thought that a ghost and a human romantic dynamic would go like this.. I love angst lmao. Move on to Sanchez, he was my man!!! He was such an amazing friend for Chan-sung and damn that I cried for him when Veronica died, they really did them dirty when they killed off his girlfriend right before he was going to proposed like angst x100. Man-wol was just the baddest bitch on the block, and that's on periodt! She was THE bitch and I really liked how Chan-sung was able to stand her character even though she always did questionable stuff, that's why I loved their relationship. She had definitely a sad past, which hurts my poor little heart so much, the way she had to watch Yun Woo, which he's technically is like a brother to her, die in front of her, thinking that the man she loved did that cuz he wanted to all along was just the biggest misunderstanding in history, which she knew after like a thousand years later. Plus the way she left for the afterlife at the end I couldn't handle it anymore I was crying~~~ Plus Chung Myung had THE saddest second lead ending lmao, the way this boy waited by her side all those years and all she had to do was say his name, then when they finally met he had to leave to the afterlife right after, my man did not deserve this :'(( I don't many things to say about Mr. Kim and Miss Choi, but I can say they were just so wholesome legit those 2 plus Hyun Joong were family for Man-wol and they had to leave :'). I'll say that I liked that Mi-ra and the cop got together even though one killed the other in their past life, they were a cute couple, that fight a lot, but still cute. Finally, some of the Ma-go sisters were HILARIOUS, while others either were so unclear with what they say or they meanies lmao (if you know you know)
I also loved Kim So Hyun showing up at the end, the way he stoled the whole show looking all sexy while I was just bawling my eyes out.
So yeah, great show the end gives mayor second-season possibility, but we can all dream, but if it doesn't happen I'll sue. It was just pain at the end like I get that the staff of the hotel may leave and stuff but MAN-WOL TOO please I wanted to see her be happy with Chan-sung at least in another life I don't know!
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Everything about this drama was wonderful
I like everything about this drama , the characters was so amazing and the actors play their roles awesome ... I feel like i was there with them 🥺🤩 at Final episodes i really crying and i thought i couldn't keep living without watching this drama 😅😅😅 really hope there will be season 2 😁👻 and most important thing about the story was this : I do not want to regret after my death . All of them had something in the world of alive people , so because of that they couldn't let they lives go simply , they tried to do their best for their important person even when they were died.Was this review helpful to you?
Rewatch Comments
I thoroughly enjoyed this the second time around. The series as completed is excellent and not likely to disappoint.However, this second time around an alternative version of the female lead occurred to me. I don't mean any of this to be taken as criticism and I believe the show deserves my high rating and the overall high average rating.
The lead character, Jang Man Wol played by IU, has a steep development curve as is, but given that she was a murderous, thieving, impulsive, and thoroughly sybaritic immortal being the on screen character we saw was censured leaving out certain pleasures that an immortal would not likely overlook. And, given her penchant often shown in backstory for killing people who crossed her, the young appearing lady we meet in the present day seems mild. The writers have the supporting ghosts talk about how mean she is and how foolish the young male lead is to confront her, but she seems almost meek at times. An immortal being such as Man Wol would likely not have hesitated to enjoy carnal pleasures to just as great an excess as she seemed to collect jewelry and other expensive trinkets. If in the early episodes the young male lead had confronted a more dangerous physically and more aggressive in the bedroom female lead then that much steeper character growth would have been more satisfying.
It's also true of other dramas such as The Goblin and My Roommate Is a Gumiho in which the leads live hundreds of years and remain seemingly celibate.
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A Luxurious Beginning with a Heartbreaking Aftertaste
I finally watched Hotel Del Luna in 2026, after rejecting it for years and honestly, I regret waiting that long. From the very beginning, this drama felt deluxe, elite, and visually rich. The first 15 minutes of Episode 1 alone were enough to addict me completely.What pulled me in instantly was the vibe. It gave me the exact same emotional and atmospheric feeling as Goblin mysterious, poetic, lonely, and heavy with fate. That similarity made me trust the drama right away.
The OSTs are easily one of the best parts of this drama. Every song fits the scenes perfectly and amplifies the emotions instead of overpowering them. Even now, the music lingers long after finishing the episodes.
The cast did an excellent job, but the heart of the drama is undeniably Lee Ji eun (IU). Her portrayal of Jang Man-wol was powerful, elegant, broken, and unforgettable. She carried pain, arrogance, love, and loneliness so naturally that it never felt like acting it felt real.
However… the ending 💔
No matter how I try to accept it, I don’t like the ending at any cost. For me, it made the drama worse, not better. After such a strong, luxurious, emotionally intense journey, the conclusion felt unsatisfying and painful in the wrong way. It didn’t honor the attachment the drama itself created.
That said, the beginning and middle of Hotel Del Luna are elite level storytelling. The atmosphere, symbolism, characters, and emotions were beautifully crafted. The drama shines brightest in its early episodes, where everything feels magical, tragic, and deeply immersive.
Final :-
Hotel Del Luna is a drama that starts like a masterpiece, makes you fall deeply, gives you unforgettable music and performances but leaves you with a heavy heart because of its ending.
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It was ok
This drama was the definition of bittersweet. The happiness was tinged with sadness, while the sad moments had a sweet, hopeful quality.I loved the soft, romantic, dreamy feel during the emotional scenes, and the whole show was marvelously musicalized. The OST really added a considerable layer of emotion to each poignant scene.
The first half of the drama really dragged for me and I often found myself bored, but things really started moving and getting interesting once the show fully dove into the backstory of Man Weol's past. You'll reap the rewards if you're patient and stick it out during the boring episodes LOL.
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open ending story
for some reason IU likes to do a kdrama that leaves each viewers a question and wonder what ifs at the end of each story. The story is about lies that made one person so bitter, deceit that hurts through ones soul,revenge that all you can see is darkness,forgiveness that repairs your hope and atonement for the sins committed because that finally closes that chapter of ones life.All of them in the story are victims of ones self centeredness and that despair can make you do unimaginable things and regret it for a long time.
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Worth the Wait
Initially, when I got into dramas, the sole reason why I wanted to watch this drama was because of IU. I remember watching her acting on one of the random k-drama moments videos and falling in love with it. Her acting made me want to watch the drama, considering how I already simp her for her amazing songs. I remember having internet issues and not being able to watch it in 1080p. So I decided to wait because I only wanted to watch it in its prime. The wait was worth it. Hotel Del Luna did not disappoint.I found the storyline and plot very interesting. I remember feeling bored out of my mind halfway through most of the dramas I've watched to date. But the magic of this drama kept me hooked till the last episode. Everything little plotline, character, and emotion perfectly fit together like a jigsaw puzzle to give out a masterpiece called Hotel Del Luna.
The OST and soundtracks were the souls of the drama. Moonlight Sonata was the chef's kiss, breathing life into every scene. I still remember the goosebumps from Episode 5 during the wedding dress flashback. Every song I heard in this drama was so good.
There is something magical about Hotel Del Luna that I cannot describe in words. Were there things that could've been executed better? Yes. But does this make it any less enjoyable? No. Hotel Del Luna was overall an amazing experience.
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Beautiful Production Design
For some reason, this took almost two years for me to finish.There's nothing inherently wrong with Hotel Del Luna - it's certainly a solidly constructed K-Drama. IU is a phenomenal casting decision, and is absolutely the star of every scene she is in. The additional casting is also good. This has some of the best production design, especially costuming, I've ever seen in a show.
Where this series loses me is both in the overall plot and the principal romance. I do not buy the main romance of the series, in any shape or form, and it does not drive the plot forward which is unfortunate since the final episode is about 3/4ths just that. On their own, each of these performances is fantastic - together they build towards a pile of nothing. I wish I was more engaged than I was.
The secondary plots were by far the strongest parts of this, and I honestly wish there was a sign that the Hotel del Luna sequel was coming, because I would love to see it.
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The staff was the best part.
It's an okay watch. I wasn't left with amazement, but the ending was nice; it was the reason I gave it a higher rating than I planned to in the first place.I loved the 3 main staff members the most. Their struggles and stories.
Some things that bothered me:
1. It might be just me, but the romance was confusing. I don't understand how love developed, it felt out of place sometimes.
2. I had to take breaks after each episode because it was hard to watch. There were moments where people would just stand and say nothing for a couple of minutes straight. Started skipping them and in the end even watching the drama on 1.5x speed. I even stopped at episode 10, and went to watch a different drama, start to finish. Didn't want to drop this so I stuck through it.
3. The episodes had like 5 mins of something fun or cute and then it was just a story that felt draggy.
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hotel ? del luna
the first cupple of episodes I was not sure if I was going to Like it . however as far I go into it it's started to become good. I felt sorry for yeo jin woo who was forced to work in the hotel because of deal his father made. how he couldn't luve his normal life anymore. it's was sad that he was forced to work and help the dead . however it was good for him as he found his love. even though the story kinda dragged for me and was annoying at times. it was a good watch.i will reccemend to anyone who wants to watch it as it depends on the person if they like it or not.Was this review helpful to you?
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Worth to watch!
Omo! Omo! Honestly I don't really like fantasy drama except for Goblin but this one is exceptional. I like the storyline, I like all the characters, I even like the guest stars. I like all the soundtracks, I like the cinematography, I like all the set. Everything is 'thumbs up!'It's just that I don't really understand about the ending. Are they meeting again or they just hoping to get a chance to meet again? Well, whatever. As long as I am happy watching it. At first I was just wondering, why the director choose this very young Yeo Jin Goo to be the lead hero in this such of drama. I have no confidence with him. 😬 But after watching it, now I know why. He is a very good actor. No doubt about it.
So now, after finished watching them, I had my conclusion. Among all of the main characters, supporting role or guest actors, in the end I think I've got a crush with this detective! Thank you for keeping him 'alive' since the 1st episode until the end. 😬
Anyway, for those who still not watching it, you better try this one. You will not regret. Worth to watch, entertaining, cool and steady.
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