One of my favorite 2019
10++++ really didnt want it go end hope they'll be a 2nd season. Previously finished and forgot to review this amazing drama. I have not seen one like it. It funny, sad, full of mystery and of course the scify part being able to see and talk to ghost helping them crossover peacefully. I was always waiting for the next episode. The cast choice couldn't of been selected. You could feel the chemistry beginning with Jang man wool and goo Chan sung. He never gave up on her and found out what happened 1000years ago and how his family is involved..What a way to end. This has been so far one of my favorite drama around for 2019.
A must see for all. 👍🏻
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right dose of humor and mystery!
Hotel Del Luna is an incredible drama and has everything a good drama needs to have!Starting with the story, which is extremely complex and full of layers, especially the protagonist's story, highlighting the way the story unfolds, the variations between past and present are incredible and leave us wanting more.
The performances are great and all the characters seem to have enough time to develop their stories, but the one that stands out the most for me is IU's performance, maybe it could be because this was the first time I saw her acting but her performance It was incredible and surprised me, it certainly deserved the starring role.
Therefore, Hotel Del Luna is a great drama to recommend, the doses of humor and mystery work great together.
It definitely made my list of best dramas!!
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I saw many people posted about Hotel del Luna on Facebook so I decided to watch it. It was definitely worth watching. There were twists you wouldn't expect. IU's outfit were to drool for. The cast was great. Everyone played their roles very well. You can laugh, be in love, and cry while watching the drama. Its definitely a must-watch.
I saw many people posted about Hotel del Luna on Facebook so I decided to watch it. It was definitely worth watching. There were twists you wouldn't expect. IU's outfit were to drool for. The cast was great. Everyone played their roles very well. You can laugh, be in love, and cry while watching the drama. Its definitely a must-watch.
I saw many people posted about Hotel del Luna on Facebook so I decided to watch it. It was definitely worth watching. There were twists you wouldn't expect. IU's outfit were to drool for. The cast was great. Everyone played their roles very well. You can laugh, be in love, and cry while watching the drama. Its definitely a must-watch.
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Drama Review: Hotel Del Luna
Hotel Del Luna has a storyline that may feel quite familiar, but it is presented in a unique and creative way. The drama successfully transforms a common concept into an engaging narrative through its interesting plot and strong atmosphere.The storyline flows well and keeps viewers invested, supported by a well-structured and captivating progression. Another major strength of the drama lies in the excellent performances of the cast. The actors deliver emotional and convincing portrayals, adding depth to their characters and enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Overall, Hotel Del Luna proves that even a familiar story can feel fresh when combined with a unique presentation and strong acting.
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Not horrible.
This drama would've been heaps better had they focused on Man Wol's story. It was compelling and got me interested in the drama. But they didn't spend as much time as I would've liked. I'm okay with the backstory of the other ghosts in the hotel, they were cool and I liked them enough. But I spent a lot of my time just wondering when they'll get back to addressing Man Wol's origin.I also didn't feel attached to the male lead. It's not a slight to Yeo Jin Goo at all, but he didn't have any chemistry with IU, at least in my eyes. I liked Lee Do Hyun better.
IU was awesome though, as usual. She's a fantastic actress.
Overall, will I rewatch this drama? Probably not. I haven't found myself wanting to, not even for a specific scene. It's not horrible, not bad, but not great. The emotional moments didn't hit as hard as I wanted them to, and I didn't get attached to a lot of the characters. I don't remember any standouts from the OST either, but it didn't annoy me.
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Visually beautiful, but slow plot
Mixed feelings about this drama.The good:
1) IU's acting is so good! I'm a huge fan. The heart of this show is, without a doubt, IU. She stole every scene she was in. I also loved her outfits. I really felt for her - her past and current self.
2) Main plot was really solid. The flashbacks to the past, Jang Man-wol's past, all of that was really compelling. I loved her story with Go Chung-myung, and her familial relationship with Yeon-woo.
3) This show is absolutely beautiful. The set designs, the cinematography, the outfits... absolutely beautiful.
4) I love Sanchez.
The bad:
1) Too much filler episodes. Each episode basically comprises of about 70% 'ghost of the week' and 30% Man-wol's past/flashback to the past. Some of the ghost side characters had really poignant stories. The rest, I really didn't care much about. I only see them for about an hour, then they're gone forever. Also, Man-wol's past is fascinating and compelling, and it ended up being frustrating that I couldn't find out more about it until the end.
2) I did NOT buy Gu Chan-sung's romance with Man-wol. I was way more invested in her and Chung-myung. I felt for him and his failed and tragic romance with her. They really seemed like doomed star-crossed lovers. The minute Chung-myung appeared, I kind of switched ships. I saw Chan-sung as Man-wol's brother and started skipping their romantic scenes because I just wasn't filling in. Chung-myung made a way more compelling love interest. Sadly, the writers obviously did not think so.
3) Side characters that were never developed or fleshed out. Unfortunately, I didn't care about most of the sideplots or side characters. They barely got any screen time.
4) Gu Chan-sung has no personality outside of being in love with Man-wol. He ends up functioning as an impetus for plot stuff to happen, with no real presence of his own. His character was quite poorly written - he did not feel like a main character.
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I found the plot to be pretty good, but the ending was just so sad to me. I went to sleep and woke up sad because I was so sad from the ending that I had a sad dream too. I love the acting and the visuals of the drama are just absolutely amazing. The story conveyed was really good to me as it was heartfelt, but the problem is that now, every time I think of this drama, I get sad, and every time someone in another drama dies, I think of this drama. The thing about the ending that made me so sad is that everyone left, and seeing the empty hotel made me feel really down. Although it is expressed that they meet again in their next lives, for me, I'm still left with the impression that the main characters did not end up together. However, on a happier note, I felt like there was character growth, and I definitely don't regret watching this drama because I feel that it is a beautiful drama despite how sad it made me. So I'd still recommend this drama. Was this review helpful to you?
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Good Kdrama with a lot of Plot twist
The plot is consistent is easy to follow even if there's time travelling.. I like the casting and the story takes place in Korean purgatory that is Hotel del Luna. I like how they still show the side characters' story like Sanchez or MC's friend group, and in that friend group.. They are connected to Man whol's past before she died. The story at first is slow but it was showing the setting of the story, it started to get good when they show glimpse of Man-whol's past. It is unpredictable and has a lot of plot twist..Only nitpick I have in the kdrama is the character : Chung Myung, it is revealed that he was by Man whol's side for 1000 years and he only appears at the ending. It would be better if their scenes is longer, since he still get friendzoned in the end lol (or forgotten). The reveal of the bartenders' past is kinda rushed and also the other staff. And P.O kinda abandoned yuna there, why didnt she join them since she's ded alredy..
Still it's a good kdrama to binge watch if you hve a lot of free time :>
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THE POWER OF IMAGINATION.
yin story per se is nothing new or unexpected. However, the casting, production, direction and EDITING .. was spectacular.IU is hands down one of the most talented actress of her age, paired with a VETERAN and CHAMELEONIC actor such as Yeo Jin Goo ...you already have a solid base. The screenwriting and editing are in sync and polished. A complicated intersections of people, twist and turns at each corner and yet no problem following the story, enjoy it, and re-watched it periodically. The production did a great job with maintaining a "low profile" and yet deliver a clean, yet artistic concept. The hotel per se feel so real in this paradoxical and dystopian reality that it doesn't make sense and yet it just does. I adored it.
I ADORED THE LIMOUSINE, AND THE STORY OF THE ELDERLY MAN WITH THE DOG.
It was hearth wrenching but so well done.
The final touch is the 3 goddesses. LOVE LOVE THE IDEA. It's the perfect definition of what yin and yang mean to me. Never full light , never total darkness. Just variations of it.
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