This drama is by no means perfect and does have some plot holes but in terms of the overall drama, it is just so entertaining to watch, and is just the an overall good light-hearted rom-com drama in my opinion. I also absolutely fell in love with Kim Hye Yoon and her acting in this drama. Her character is the exact opposite of her character in Sky Castle and she plays it to perfection.
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Good in the beginning!..tapered off at the end...
I was really happy I found this drama at first. I was looking for something a bit different from the usual and it was a welcomed break for me. Let me start with the things I didn't like.1. I didn't like how long it was. If felt like it was too long and for no reason. It started off great but after a while I kept checking how many episodes were left.
2. Took too much time introducing characters that DID NOT MATTER!! I think this upset me the most. What was the point of Kyung's little brother?
3. Did not give enough time to develop the characters that they did introduce. The Squid guy for example...did anybody really care that his long lost love came back? Not me! Wasn't developed properly.
4. Spent way too much time with the highschool love triangle drama...and there wasn't even a love triangle... the FL always wanted the ML.
5. I did not like that they did not tell the first story properly. I still don't know how, why or when the leads fell in love! Do you?
6. SO many unanswered questions.
7. Was at times confusing.
What I did like:
1. I like Rowoon in this. This is my third drama with him and I actually liked it a lot! This is the first one he wasn't shouting every time he spoke and I actually thought his character had depth and underwent some growth.
2. I actually like the OST.
3. The chemistry was good.
4. The concept was great although poorly executed.
I don't think I will watch again, but it was a good watch that was different from my usual.
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When this show is good, it's really good! Eun Dan Oh and Haru's romance is cute and sappy as heck, Dried Squid Fairy and Lee Doh Hwa are great supporting characters, and even Baek Kyung made me feel a lot of feelings. It's also notable that this show manages to balance comedy, romance, and psychological horror at the same time. Everyone's comic book characters and only a few are self aware about what's going on! Haha.... but also, the existential dread is There. I love it.The Trumpet Creeper flashbacks were also pretty good, and they were the best part of some episodes. Extraordinary You lowkey trying to be a historical drama on top of all the rest lols. Have to say the most interesting parts of Trumpet Creeper were Dried Squid Emperor's everything and whatever fucked up relationship was going on between Baek Kyung and Haru (is it just me, or is Baek Kyung's attitude towards past Haru like his attitude towards present Eun Dan Oh? It was weird and good and bad).
However, I still rated this only 7/10 because there are a solid number of episodes in this show that do basically nothing for me, repeating plot points with no progression over and over again. How many episodes are basically Haru saying "We'll change the plot", Baek Kyung saying "Don't change the plot", and Eun Dan Oh waffling while Lee Doh Hwa and Dried Squid Fairy et al play around in the background and no scenes are actually changed, or plot relevant? Too Many, making the second half of the show drag. Still, the last couple episodes have the pacing speed up again, and overall the show is pretty good.
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Fantastic
Extraordinary You was the first kdrama I ever saw. I mainly watched it because I'm a kpop Stan and wanted my first kdrama to have someone, an idol, that I know in it. When I saw Rowoon was in it, I decided to give it a try. First off, the score is mesmerizing, absolutely amazing. The OSTs are great as well. I had gotten in VERIVERY before watching Extraordinary You and didn't even realize that My Beauty was already in my playlist when I watched it. Cool coincidence. Along with the score, I thought Extraordinary You had a compelling story. The comic idea was great. Overall, I thought Extraordinary You was a great drama that was well acted, and a great introduction into Kdramas as a whole.Was this review helpful to you?
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"Extra + Ordinary = Extraordinary you"
- This drama has a very interesting and unpredictable plot,but it was very slow, I waited a long time for the story to become a bit clearer and progress. And in the end I realized that nothing was supposed to be explained at all!
The main idea of the drama (that is, what they showed us from the beginning) was for Don O to create her own destiny and prevent the forced fate imposed on her by the writer, but she gradually gave up and the main idea disappeared and we were told that fate cannot be prevented.
And Don O, seeing that she could not do anything, decided to prioritize love over everything. (Two misconceptions that can be taken from the story!)
I really wanted to show the writer once and have something happen that would make them escape from his control. It really disappointed me that in the end they had to continue living in the fantasy world, a world where they have no control. But this time with different relationships and forgetting each other in the previous two worlds, that we lived with one of those worlds for 32 episodes! Even if they become aware again that they are under the writer's control, many of them may not remember each other in the previous world like they did last time!
As a result, nothing worked out, only Don O and Haru got back together!
It seems that between these three worlds, they are the only ones who find each other. So what about the other couples? other loves? The rest have to fall in love again with different situations and personalities and break up to wait for the next world?
Before I watched the drama, I thought that black holes were for teleportation between drama worlds. Because I heard that a scene from this drama was aired in True Beauty.
Even after I realized that this is not what black holes are for, I was waiting for a logical reason for them and maybe a new idea for the plot. But in the end, nothing happened and no explanation was given.. (7/10)
- the acting was really great. I especially liked Do-hwa's acting and character. But FL's act is always the same in all the dramas she's ever acted in, and it's really boring. (8/10)
- one OST makes me cry, that one is without words and with sad melody... and the rest are not memorable and have no lasting impact. (7/10)
- There's no reason to watch it again.
Repetitive scenes? Character fights? A story that was never completed and logically explained?
Perhaps the only reason to rewatch is because it's a comedy drama, but since there aren't many of those comedy scenes, it's very hard to find them again. (4/10)
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I, like most people it seems, found the concept of the story unique and intriguing and that is what led me to start watching this show. What kept me were the character developments and progression of their personalities (mainly when they become self-aware and you start seeing the VAST differences in their comic selves and shadow selves)Not going to reiterate what everyone has said so far, lot of plot holes, no REAL conclusion to any questions really, sends an overall bad message (basically supports bullying and being physical as a means to stop it). No no, my MAIN issue is the second love triangle/comic's main love triangle.
Here is the spoiler: Ju Da chooses Nam Ju over Do Hwa
The fact that she chose him isn't in itself bad, though I am very irritated that they spent a decent amount of time pushing her shadow persona and Do Hwa, its WHY she made said choice that is upsetting.
You start piecing together, through various hints and foreshadowing that Ju Da is self aware, which is dangerous due to her level of importance to the comic story and potentially upsetting the writer which you learn is never a good idea due to repercussions.
Ju Da starts falling for Do Hwa after he gave up on her because he knows both in the story and in actuality , Nam Ju can make her happy and she will have the happy ending she deserves (my mans a walking green flag honestly). This turns into the typical troupe of feeding someone attention just to take it away and that person starts missing and craving it making them "fall in love" with that person.
They both end up admitting their feelings for each other and Do Hwa starts to put together a plan to use Ha Ru to change the story allowing them to be together. However, before he can even get that thought process started, Ju Da admits to also liking Nam Ju REALLY solidifying the love triangle.
So it comes down to the wire, who will she choose, Nam Ju??? Do Hwa??? *drum roll*........Nam Ju........why? Because Nam Ju can't have a happy ending without her but Do Hwa can, and since the comic already put in all that effort AND the ending of the story is fast approaching it would be a SHAME to end all of that and leave Nam Ju empty.
So to sum that up for you right quick, her forced relationship with Nam Ju (basically a time sink) trumps Do Hwa's emotional maturity. MY MAN'S BEING PUNISHED FOR BEING ABLE TO SURVIVE WITHOUT HER.
It's like the manifestation of Stockholm Syndrome, because Ju Da was close to hating Nam Ju up until she made this decision...it's just another addition to the already massive amounts of plot holes that exist in this story.
So that's it, this is PURELY my opinion and not a lot of other people will really care about this but it left me in such an upset state I basically have no interest in ever watching this again.
Take this with a grain of salt, because we all have our own views and opinions on these matters, but that was enough for me honestly.
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What REALLY pissed me off is that her reason for picking him would be null and void once the world is rebuilt on another comic (which they show at the tail end of the last episode) allowing them the opportunity to show them happy together....Wouldnt even have needed to be much honestly. Just have a scene (NOT EVEN FOCUSED ON THEM) where you can clearly see them walking in the background holding hands or something.
They had the freaking opportunity, perfect chance to really wrap that story line up in a clear manner, and they just reFUSED to pull that trigger....
@#$&*%((#*F&#$(%&*
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A truly extraordinary story
I was taken by shocked at how good this show was. I decided to watch it because I thought the cover looked pretty. But by a couple of minutes in, I was quickly intrigued. This show was funny, heartwarming, and even heartbreaking at moments. This plot is intriguing, the characters are well developed, and it always keeps you asking for more! This show kept me 1000% satisfied from beginning to end.In the show, Eun Dan Oh, a girl with a heart disease who's been in love with the same person for the past 10 years, finds out that she lives in the comic book world as an extra. She decides she wants to find the person who can help her change her fate. That's how she meets Haru. They together decide to change their fates together.
My favorite characters would have to be Do Hwa and Dan Oh. I thought Do Hwa's story was so heartbreaking. I can't help but love his character. I feel he deserved better. Maybe he and Joo Da can be together in the next comic? Hopefully. I really like Dan Oh's character. Her determination to change her fate and be with Haru was very beautiful to me. She wanted to be herself and not some character controlled by somebody else. She wanted to be with Haru. And her determination to be in control of herself was something I really enjoyed seeing.
My least favorite characters are probably Nam joo and Kyung. I love the character development that Kyung had. But there were definitely a lot of times where I wanted to tell him to shut the hell up. He was so rude to Dan oh. But when he saw her with Haru he suddenly gets really jealous and stuff. I'd like to forgive his character, but I can't. Nam joo however was just annoying. I know he wasn't conscious and all, but I really thought the way he was always like "I don't like when people touch what's mine" and stuff. Joo da isn't an object. And she doesn't belong to you either. Joo da said she liked Do Hwa and Nam joo. But Do Hwa could survive on his own while Nam joo needed her. I got really upset when I heard this. I think Do Hwa and Joo da could have been really good for each other. I think the main reason I didn't like him is that every time he spoke I cringed. But I think this also added some good humor to the story.
I know that the ending was unsatisfying for some people, but to me, it was comforting to know that no matter how many times they get thrown into a new story, they'll always find each other. That was heartwarming and satisfying to me.
If this show gets a season two I'll definitely be watching it. They could definitely have another season. I think a lot of people would enjoy that. But even if they don't, I still think it ended well. While I am curious about what happens next. As I am with most shows.
To wrap it up, this was a truly extra-ordinary show. Get it? This show made me laugh, cry, smile, and yell. I highly recommend this show to everyone and hope to find more like this. Because this is definitely one of the best shows I've seen.
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You started off really strong
I went into Extraordinary You without knowing anything about it, and I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how original and interesting the concept was. I don’t think I’ve ever watched another drama with a similar setup, so it immediately caught my attention. I ended up binge-watching the first six or seven episodes because the premise was so intriguing.However, after that point, I started to feel like the drama lost some of its momentum. I’m not entirely sure if it was just the initial excitement wearing off or if the story itself started becoming messy and confusing. The drama introduced a lot of interesting ideas with the whole stage versus non-stage concept, but I felt like the storytelling didn’t always provide enough clarity for what was happening.
One part that really confused me was the Joseon Dynasty storyline. Instead of adding depth, it felt dragged out and made the plot harder to follow. I think it might have worked better if it had been introduced earlier and explained more clearly, because by the time it appeared, the main purpose of the drama already felt like it was starting to fade.
Another thing I noticed was how the focus of the story shifted. At the beginning, it felt like many of the characters had important roles in the narrative, which made the world feel more interesting. But as the drama went on, the attention moved mostly to the main three characters, and I think that took away some of the charm the drama had at the start.
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The first half of this was a 10/10 for me, however, it gets really repetitive in the second half with repeated amnesia plots, boring hand grabs, and it becomes less about the fantasy and about the love triangles. Kyung was my absolute favourite character by the end, even though Haru is meant to be more likeable. I had to fast forward a lot in the second half because some plots became too unnecessarily serious and draggy, and I think there should have been more focus on answering questions about the fantasy. There were a lot of unanswered questions about who the writer is, the portals that were appearing, Ju Da's role in this, etc. Very unsatisfying, happy ending. A lot of wasted potential but still worth watching!
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In a way, it is your typical high school romance but the fact that the drama plays with the usual tropes while being critical of them makes it more enjoyable.
One of its strong points is Eun Dan-Oh's character : she is very likeable. First, the fact that she apprehends her situation with humour: I especially enjoyed her disgust at some of the dialogues during the ''stages'', it was one of my favorite things all along the drama. I also liked how she stays upbeat and optimistic even when she appears helpless and her situation hopeless.
I liked that some of the characters were deeper than I expected, especially Baek Kyung. He makes the story not so black or white. He is the mean guy but one who is confused and searching for his own self. I think his character embodies how many feel at his age : you are behaving the way that is expected of you but questionning your identity, trying to find what you really like and who you want to be.
I liked Haru. I agree that his character is not well developped but I find it nice, for once in a drama, that the male lead exists only for the female lead... I liked that his character is calm but not cold and indifferent as this type of character tends to be.
The thing that makes this drama not so perfect is the inconsistency. First, in the rythm of the drama : the first episodes are really good and grab your attention quickly as does the end but the second half gets slow and draggy. Then, there is the acting. I still don't know if it is Kim Hye-Yoon's acting or Eun Dan-Oh's character that is not well framed but I found that there were many moments where I was not convinced by the portrayal of the character. Her demeanor was sometimes too different from what I think Eun Dan-Oh is supposed to be. Especially during the romantic scenes. The last thing that bothered me is the editing. I liked how they incorporated manga effects into the editing. I found the shift between the stages and the shadow to be such a good idea, But why couldn't they use all the different effects throughout the whole drama?
Finally, this is a great high school romance drama. You will get the usual clichés but with a twist. The story is deeper, more complex and the lead characters are refreshing.
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This is only my opinion aand no one have to like the dramas the others like it !
I've watched this kdrama last summer (august 2021) . It was my friend's recommondation 'cause she really like it so I watched it and it worthed my time . I liked the couple so much ; they are so cute and lovely . I liked also the plot ; it doesn't have any relationship with the real world but it shows the world of our imagination .Kim hye-yoon (Dan-oh) , Rowoon (Haru) , Lee Jae-wook ( Baek kyung) and all the cast did their best in filming this masterpiece.
I really hope you like it because it deserve the time you spent on watching it . I finished it in just three dayse because of the vacation but you don't have to watch it now if you have exams or school ;)
I've watched like 2 times and I love it more and more . I hope this review help you wiht your choice either if you want to watch it or not to , nobody is forcing anyone to do anything they don't want to do .
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There's no logic in this show. Don't even try.
The story is SO good, but left so many questions and plot holes open.We get our main main female lead in this show. Dan-oh. A girl who has a heart problem while having a 10 year crush on the second lead, Kyung. Let me say that Kyung was one of the worst leads, regardless of his change later on. As I did feel bad for him some scenes, it doesn't change the fact that he NOW liked Dan-oh when there's competition. Haru, the main main male lead. I love him and Dan-oh together yet he barely has anything to him. He's nice and sweet but that's it? Pretty boring at some points. Dan-oh at least had some good sass in her.
There's so many other plots they could've given episodes. During half way in the show, (Episode 11-16 I forgot) it focuses on the love triangle with Ha-ru, Dan-oh and Kyung. What? Their was no point for that. As I sometimes like love triangles. This seemed too cliché. Y'know Second Lead realizes that he can't live without the Female Lead so now fights for her. So common.
When other people (Do-Hwa and Kyung) found out that they were in a comic. They had ZERO reaction. Or at least has a reaction for a scene/couple of minutes and then went back to how they lived. Not even worried on what the writer could do to them.
The whole knowing each other back in the past, ALSO CLICHE! In so many kdramas they make it so the male lead and female lead knew each other back in the past. Wasn't really needed in this show. The plot also became repetitive a bit with the love triangle and whole Dan-oh heart problem thing. They could've made it a bit like the drama "W" and on how they would find the writer of the book.
Episodes 29 and further were kind of un needed. Dan-oh losing her memories about Haru and loving Kyung. The writers wasted plot right there. It would feel weird for me to even give this a 9 tbh. We also don't know how Haru appears, who's his family, why Dried Squid is named Dried Squid, and more. Waste of plots.
Romance with Nam-jo and Ju-da was a bore.
The only thing I really like this show for was A3, it reminded me of F4. But, this just became a typical high school drama midway.
The acting is amazing! Not enough to give a 10 though, didn't cry throughout this show at all.
The Music was good to! I really liked some tracks in their.
Re watch value is that way so you could probably re watch to make more sense out of it and to watch some Dan-oh and Haru moments if you want. I would recommend but don't even question the logic in this show. I couldn't even find it myself. The romance is very cute in my opinion though!
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