No matter what your type is...this surpasses them all!!!
I always put off this drama cause I avoid death related things...It's same with every military drama...(I am still putting off descendents of the sun)
But I watched you are my hero which is a Chinese drama and its again a splendid stand alone
I never thought I would ever watch it..no matter how hyped up it was
Many reviews are already here so probably no one would reach this one...but I want to write cause that is how I will move on from it(desperate try )
LEADS:-
Captain Ri:- Innocent ,cold but warm, lovable strong, handsome
You ask it you have it
You'll literally cry and smile with him
I have never seen seen such coy smile as his in any guy.. every time he smiles it feels like he is blushing
Complete package
Se ri:- lively, cute, naive and witty both, loving passionate and what not
She will literally make you laugh and awe with her strong headed ness
Second male lead:- my heart broke... can't speak more..or it would be a spoiler
He was most attractive among all men out there
Handsome quirky cool and melancholic
Second female lead:- stay strong
RI five boys company:- aaaaaahhhhhhh...I loved them the most
They were awesome from start to end
One who is youngest and cute and lovely
One who is friendly and fan of Korean dramas and expert in modern Korean dialect
One who is workaholic, handsome, sensible and caring
One who is always mocking ,bad mouthing but caring and praying from inside
One who is not from their group but helps them out putting his family at stake
And what's common in them ??
They would take bullet for captain and se ri
The way they explored new things in South Korea was sooo cute and funny..you would laugh out loud
Their bonding with Seri will give you bestie goals so pure and emotional
You will long for such bromance!!
Village women:- ohhh god!!! Funny lot of women..who were naive funny aunti vibes
Cared protected loved and fought for each other...
Seeing them was so refreshing..
Can't get enough of them
SET UP:-
The village set up was awesome..it showed the North Korean life authentically..
Whatever problem they face..what kind of things they use in day to day life
It was enlightenment!!
I never knew it's soooo much of suffering
The whole story is just amazing and the last ep was goosebumps...
But just be ready for one sad death
I regret not watching it sooner
The ending I would not say I completely liked but somehow it was satisfactory...
I mean ofcourse it's a happy ending but not exactly what happens in any other drama
Everyone met their good or bad ends
And you long for another season
GOD!!! HELP ME MOVE ON!!!!!
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Quality performance, quality production values
This was my introduction to Korean drama, and a welcome relief to my frustration with contemporary American film and television. I really appreciated the ensemble work as well as the performances of the leads, and it was refreshing to watch a love story (no matter how unrealistic) that focused on admiration, intimacy (in the real sense), trust, attraction, etc., instead of sex. In that sense, it was truly romantic. I also enjoyed the sense of brotherhood among the soldiers because it did not rely on the insanity of battle and violence.Also, who was able to walk away from this drama without wanting more Hyun Bin in their life? Definitely not me.
Im giving this ten stars, not because it was perfect (there were definitely things that could have been better - particularly in the writing), but because it piqued my interest in a way that very little entertainment has and it inspired me to see what Korean drama had to offer. Not going to lie, Hyun Bin certainly added to the score ;)
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CLOY
Was ignoring for so long but as ri jeong hyeokshi said "If you give up on waiting, the pain of loss will kill you. That's why I wait." It was good but why tf they had to make second lead die that too by some chinese gangster's when the north korean police was searching for him also seri's brother was searching him if he could have died from someone like them it would have made sense but they just wanted to make him die becoz of her so they did that so I minus .5 rating but his death was so heart breaking!! 😭🤧 i want them in a drama together asappp also with the same personality!!Was this review helpful to you?
This review may contain spoilers
First off, I wasn't a big fan of Hyun bin, (Ive only seen Jekyll and hyde ad I greatly disliked him in it. I also greatly disliked the drama over all.) (Memories of Ahlambra sort of helped him to come on my plus side though). So I didn't go in with the highest expectations. I)'ve heard that this drama was good, but what I got wasn't what I expected at all.I have laughed and cried with each characther. From the north korean ajhummas, to Jung hyuk's militray staff. Too SeRi's mother and staff. I got a deep feeling for each of the cast members, how I felt that no role was not needed.
The fact that SeRi felt so hated in her family yet her staff was so loyal towards her. I also loved how Jung Hyuk constant regret of his choice in the beginning was such a comical feature. Even if it most likely wasn't so, he couldn't keep his face straight, and that isn*t good for a north korean military man. Haha. But I spent most of the time laughing and crying with them and SeRi kind of crept into my heart and I felt her pain.
But when it comes to my one of my favorite actors in Korean dramas, I really felt for Kim Jung Hyun's Goo Seung Jun. When we got to know more about his past and his regrets and sorrows and revenge. I felt more for him, Also I'm so happy yo see Jung Hyun back on the screen (School 2017 is like my one all time favorite dramas. EVER). Honestly I wished for a better ending for Seung Jun but I also liked how he died happy. And didn't die with regrets. He got the girl and went out as her hero.
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My comfort K-drama
OMG what a true masterpiece. I love everything about this k-drama, it’s so good. It made me cry, laugh (sometimes both at the same time), hope for a better future for the main characters. It’s such a comfort show, even when you are scared for something. It represents the struggles of a tough relationship for external causes. The cliffhanger is so good, I can actually imagine a future for both of them, without any obstacles. And the main characters are married irl and they have a child together, SO CUTE!!Was this review helpful to you?
My Favourite till date
I am being a little biased bec this was my first drama and the one to get me addicted to kdramas.🥰🥰🥰I was starstruck with the beauty of the cast and the cinematography was super new to me. The way they made even North Korea look so aesthetically pleasing.
The acting was top-notch. Everyone was perfectly casted, their looks perfectly matched their character description.
Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin's chemistry is mind blowing that I watched The Negotiation right after the drama😭 now that they are married it's like the perfect ending for my 1st and favourite kdrama🥺💝
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Could watch it thousand of times..
My absolute favorite drama. I've probably watched it about 10 times already. The characters, the music, the story. Everything magical and warm.Through the series I discovered my love for K-dramas!
For the Germans here: the German Synchro is horrible.
Due to poor synchronization, the mood and feelings are lost in the conversations. Watch it in OV with subtitle!
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A LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS BARRIERS!!
CRASH LANDING ON YOU is a pledge to love. It portrays love in all it's might and tenderness. The courage it takes for one to love another, and the braveness to continue on that path. Having one person who loves you, despite of everything, in spite of anything. The amount of power love holds and that it conquers everything.The main lead Ri Jeong Hyeok (Hyun Bin), I'm amazed by how cool, brave and handsome he is. This upright man protected the woman he love, bravely, with all he's got. He's stiff and at the same time soft. Hyun bin did an outstanding job embodying Jeong hyeok. His emotions were vivid, felt so real. I was immersed in his character, I smiled with him, cried with him and felt the emotions all along. His eyes convey alot of emotions without a word, when he's sad, the sadness envelops the whole atmosphere, likewise when he's happy and when he's deeply in love, I felt everything. amusing, impressive.
The female lead Yoon seri (Son Ye Ji) was equally amazing, cool and selfless. She's a strong and optimistic person, no matter how difficult a situation is, she tries to find a way, and believes there must be a way. She's cheering and endearing. And when they fell in love with each other, she loved him, and cherished his love and protected him to the best of her abilities. Yoon se ri is everything far from weak and knows nothing about being intimidated. The way she displays her emotions, the way she cries and talks were all worth applauding.
Yoon seri and Jeong Hyeok made a lovely couple. They showed how comforting and warm Love can be. They stood by each other and proved that having a person who loves you and loving that person even if you can't see each other is enough, more than enough. I fell in love with the magnitude of love they have for each other. Their love story is incredible, heartbreaking, heartrending, heart warming and wholesome.
I also love the second lead guy, although he's a bit of a bad guy, I fell in love with him, when I came to see how great of a person he is. And his unexpected romance with the female second lead was cool and how it ended was sad.
The soldier comrades were a big highlight of this drama. They were lovely, Loyal and funny. They added so much joy to my watch.
Also, the village women, they were annoying and all over the place at first, but later on became so lovable and their kind nature surfaced. And I came to appreciate the sisterhood and solidarity between them.
I can't forget to acknowledge Dan's Mom and Uncle, they were so dramatic and fun to watch, I love seeing them on my screen.
I also liked se ri's eldest brother and his wife, their relationship felt solid and real, their cute gestures were cool to look at, And I couldn't dislike them coz they were not harmful.
***Spoiler***
And definitely the biggest highlight of my watch has to be when Jeong Hyeok's dad saved him. I couldn't avoid crying, it was so heartwarming, so courageous, so lovable. They were so many cool scenes in this drama but nothing beats that to me. The way he appeared, and moved forward, used his power, his words, everything about that scene was incredible. And after all that when Jeong Hyeok apologized for causing trouble, he didn't scold him or get angry at him, he just said: “I'm just glad you are back, and you're alive, that is enough.” and even went ahead to ask how se ri is doing. Isn't he the coolest dad there is? I really loved that scene.
Overall, this is a thoughtfully written and perfectly executed drama. It was an amazing, pleasant and an incredible viewing experience.
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1. The Chemistry: the chemistry between the leads is CRAZY. Even though there weren't any particularly steamy scenes (to my dismay I may add), the tension was palpable. It really helps that the main actors are so ridiculously good-looking. I mean, Hyun Bin is a god.
2. The Acting: All the actors involved did a phenomenal job. The acting was realistic and not cringy.
3. Production: Production was excellent, I loved how much thought went into every detail, especially with how they designed and set up the "North Korea" setting. Although we have very little information about that place, it truly felt like they brought it to life.
4. Story: The Story was both a pro and a con. While I loved the heartwarming dialogues between the characters and all the relationships, even the ones between the supporting roles such as the North Korean ladies, there were some plotlines that were just very far from realistic. HOWEVER, I've learned to love K-dramas even in all their absurdity, and this drama was actually one of the far less absurd ones. It all somehow works and it's helped majorly by the wonderful acting.
What I especially I loved about this show however, was, that apart from the authoritarian regime, it also depicted a more humane side of NK. I love how we got to sympathize with its residents and see how these universal feelings of solidarity, support, friendship and love permeate borders. The comic relief also helped take away from the bleakness of the strict environment. It helps to know, that even in the darkest of places -figuratively and literally- it's not always gloom and doom and people will find happiness in the smallest things, such as drinking soju from clam shells. :)
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this has everything
has everything honestly. its fun, its romantic, a tiny bit of angst, some slice of live, a bit of action. it is realistic? no. politicly accurate? no. everything you see here is only possible in kdrama magical land but its such a ride. good pace. characters you cant not love. you just get hooked. loved it.Was this review helpful to you?
Surprisingly Amazing
WOW - a surprisingly amazing drama that anyone can easily love! I was very sceptical at trying this drama just due to the sheer hype - the synopsis I read felt like a cringefest but I am so glad it wasn't the case, this romance was anything BUT a cringefest.Although unfamiliar with nearly the entire cast, after watching this series, I am wanting to watch all of the cast in other respective dramas they are involved in. The chemistry between each and every character truly felt remarkably amazing. The OST to this drama is also very addictive! A must watch drama!
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Why I deliberately watch the series after the rave died down
The drama was highly raved by netizens; as an avid k drama fan, I’ve never written reviews for Korean dramas (usually Chinese dramas) because I know that there are more people out there who watches Korean drama than mainland Chinese ones (not saying it’s bad)So to give my 2 cents, I must say I bawled my eyes out for more than 5 episodes (for sure) while watching this series; a happy ending for sure, like how “The King” ended. Initially I thought I would have dropped the series halfway like how I did for DOTS and Goblin ( because they are so highly raved) but I can’t stop due to the plot. chemistry between Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. Not to mention the supporting casts as well!
I laughed and cried well for this drama ~.~ it’s truly an amazing series to give up!
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