365: Repeat the Year

Adrenaline Rush = Great Acting

I did not see the Japanese Version (Repeat), so I cannot comment on the similarities between the two. I did notice the show is not 100% original as it takes bits and pieces from past K-J-T-C Dramas. What it does, though, is sprinkled a distinctive taste that leaves us satisfied. I was pleasantly surprised by the screenwriting and acting. It might be a little predictable or maybe no WOW Factor when watching, but if it kept me intrigued, it might do the same for you.

Actor Lee Joon Hyuk who played Detective Ji Hyung Joo was, believable, but sometimes deductive reasoning was set aside for the plotline. As a whole, anyone watching would quickly become invested in his character and story. The collaboration of screenwriters Lee Seo Yoon and Lee Soo Kyung constructed a script full of mystery, suspense, and time travel phenomenon that was out of the blue. I knew I was getting a drama worth watching when I spotted Lee Seo Yoon's name attached to 365: Repeat the Year. He co-wrote Swallow the Sun (2009), which I appreciated.

Nam Ji Hyun had a refreshing role different from her previous projects, expanding her talents into other genres. Her character Shin Ga Hyun is not your typical FL. She is a competent-smart who thinks before she does something; given her background as a webtoon artist and novelist, she is detailed-oriented. I was taken back by her acting skills. Yes, there were some scenes she let me down, but in my opinion, NJH acting was solid, especially towards the middle and backend.

If anything, Lee Sung Wook's character convincingly surprised me. The Bromance between Lee Joon Hyuk and Lee Sung Wook's character down-to-earth genuine.

I have to shout out to the supporting actors' performances because, without an excellent supporting cast, this show would be less than stellar. It is either a hit or miss for me with this Director, but she delivered silver. The soundtrack was decent, but you would rarely see me critique OSTs as I like all OSTs that mesmerize me while viewing. On some occasions, I will feel a piece of music does not fit, but not in this drama, even if we did not hear a lot of the music. The last point, I thought the production sets were above par in my eyes, but no wow factor. I cannot blame the director for that as we did not need off the chart cinematography.

In the end, if you like a little mystery, great chemistry between the ML, FL, and supporting actors watch it. Just do not expect a WOW Factor. I say it a lot, but do not have high expectations, and be rewarded possibly. If you had the opportunity, would you go back, but at what cost?

Final Rating: 8.56/10

Rewatch value is 6.5, as some dramas take longer to recoup their others to rewatch for me.

Remember, when watching these types of dramas, put your imagination on high gear. Everything is not supposed to make sense, but that is just my take.

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Must watch if you like suspense & thriller

I want a season 2 plss okay so the story revolves around a time loop that allows the protagonist, Lee Joon-young, to relive a specific year in his life, giving him a chance to alter his fate.

The performances, particularly from the lead actors, are compelling, bringing depth to their characters as they navigate the complexities of love, loss, and the consequences of their choices. The cinematography is visually striking, capturing both the emotional intensity of the plot and the beauty of the settings.

While the premise is intriguing, some viewers might find the pacing uneven, especially in the early episodes. The exploration of time and its impact on relationships is thought-provoking, though it sometimes leans heavily on familiar tropes.

Overall, "365 Days: Repeat the Year" offers an engaging watch for those who enjoy romantic dramas with a twist. It successfully combines heartwarming moments with a thought-provoking narrative, making it a memorable addition to the genre.

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My views about the show

365: Repeat the Year" is a gripping and intense K-drama that takes viewers on a thrilling journey through time and fate. The series follows a diverse group of individuals who find themselves given the opportunity to reset their lives by going back one year in time. However, as they attempt to change their destinies, they quickly realize that altering the past comes with unforeseen consequences.

What sets "365: Repeat the Year" apart is its intriguing premise and well-executed storyline. The concept of time travel is not new to the world of television, but this drama approaches it with a fresh perspective, exploring the complexities of cause and effect in a thought-provoking manner. As the characters grapple with their desire to rewrite history, they are forced to confront their own flaws and the darker aspects of human nature.

The ensemble cast delivers standout performances, bringing depth and authenticity to their respective roles. Each character is flawed yet relatable, and their intertwining stories keep viewers invested from start to finish. Yoon So-hee and Lee Joon-hyuk, in particular, shine in their portrayals of characters grappling with guilt, redemption, and the desire for a second chance.

The pacing of the drama is another strength, with each episode building upon the tension and suspense of the previous one. As secrets are revealed and alliances shift, "365: Repeat the Year" keeps viewers guessing until the very end. The plot twists and turns are executed with precision, keeping the narrative engaging and unpredictable throughout.

Furthermore, the production values of "365: Repeat the Year" are top-notch, with sleek cinematography and a haunting soundtrack that enhance the overall viewing experience.

In conclusion, "365: Repeat the Year" is a must-watch for fans of mystery, suspense, and psychological drama. With its compelling storyline, strong performances, and atmospheric presentation, it stands out as one of the standout K-dramas of its genre.

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365: Repeat the Year is an excellent show!

~ Please forgive any spelling errors. English is not my native language.

365: Repeat the Year had been on my "Plan to Watch" list for a while, but every time I asked myself, "What should I watch next?", I found myself watching a different show. I'm not sure why I thought I wouldn't like the show, but I just put it off.

Now I've finished watching it.

I'm glad I watched it.

365: Repeat the Year is an excellent show. Characters you start to love and hate, a kind of "Murder Mystery" or "Who done it?" and plot twists and turns that would make M. Night Shyamalan blush.
I won't say anything more.

If you're unsure whether you should watch 365: Repeat the Year or not, then... WATCH IT!

~ Again, sorry for any possible errors.

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Impressive drama with little emotional resonance

365: Repeat the Year is a genuinely novel drama. It brings something fresh to the mystery, thriller and sci-fi space, and if you're an avid aficionado of these genres, I would absolutely put it on your K-drama essential viewing list.

It does a lot right. The premise is inventive, the plot is well thought out, and the pacing does enough to keep you engaged. It understands the mechanics of a good thriller and delivers some best in class twists. My misgiving was lack of emotional resonance.

Hence the 6.5. And for the record, this is a strong 6.5. I genuinely wish MDL would let us score in decimal increments because I'd happily give this a 6.7 or 6.8. I'm just not quite convinced it deserves a 7.

Back to the lack of emotional resonance issue: it reaches for some rather grand themes like fate, destiny, soul connections and the possibility that our lives are somehow intertwined but I never quite felt those ideas in my viewing experience. The characters talk about them, the screenplay gestures towards them,BUT the drama rarely gives us those searing moments that make you stop and wonder whether these things might actually be a thing.

You know the kind of scene I mean: the one that makes you pause, rewind, stare , cry at the screen and contemplate for a minute. I needed more of that. I needed the emotional and philosophical implications of the premise to hit me as hard as the competent plot did.

And that is particularly frustrating because the cast has such great chemistry, especially the leads. There's a will-they-won't-they dynamic which is handled well. There is enough warmth and possibility amongst all characters to give the story a much stronger emotional foundation.But the screenplay never quite capitalises on it.

I keep thinking about Nine: Nine Time Travels, which was, at times, an incredibly boring watch for me. Yet years later, I can still recall scenes that felt sweeping and unforgettable. Don't have that with 365

The villains are another sticking point. Their motivations felt disappointingly one-dimensional, especially considering how much the drama builds towards its revelations. After all that anticipation, I wanted something more psychologically complex .

And that's a shame, because the drama is clearly ambitious. It has the premise, the cast, the chemistry and the structural ingenuity to be something truly exceptional. But ambition without pathos can leave you with a very impressive machine that never quite develops a heartbeat.

So, 365: Repeat the Year gets a strong 6.5 from me, perhaps a 6.7 if kisskh would allow it. It is inventive, well constructed and absolutely worth experiencing for what it contributes to the genre.

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Is indeed worth your time!

I didn't have very high expectations upon starting this series, but ever since it was released, I've put it on my watchlist. In my opinion giving a 10 to a series would mean that both plot and acting which are the major parts of the series (for me), are really good so i guess watching this series was a 10/10 for me. It wasn't too long nor too short, just the right amount of eps.
Plot: 9/10
One of the things that has always bugged me about the whole "i would do this and that if i return to the past" scenario, is that usually no one thinks about the alternatives. There are very few stories that tend to alternatives like "what if i make another choice and it doesn't go as well as i expected it?" One thing that i absolutely loved from the very start of the series was that things weren't going as well as anticipated. All the questions that i had from the start were very well answered, and i was pretty satisfied with the major plot twists (like how the master mind behind the "reset" turned out to be someone other than lee shin, someone who was always there but was overlooked because they seemed to be the last person who would commit such heartless acts). The identity of the murderer didn't really surprise me, as the story progressed there were more and more signs hinting at them. I really liked how the characters were pretty unique and all of them had their own stories. I'd say that aside from hwang professor, kim sae rin was the most surprising character in terms of twist, and the good thing about it is that it wasn't a senseless twist. Sure, it would've been better to see more about each character here and there but it was enough for me(I really would've preferred if we had a more detailed explanation about detective park. His reasons were clear, but it would've been nicer in my opinion if they had explained his side more).
*Here's a question to mess with your mind :p : jo hyung ju didn't know about how shin gahyun was cheated on and since he returned on his own and he probably won't meet her in the same place as last time, there's a chance that gahyun would continue her love life with her fiance who was cheating on her. Do you think that she will find out about it? Even b4 the reset she had no idea about it....
Acting: 9/10
The acting was good for the most part, there were parts that could've been better though. (I'm talking about lee shin's actress) aside from this, nothing much comes to my mind
Ost: 6/10
The reason i gave this section a 6, is that throughout the whole series the instrumental osts were better in terms of setting the mood for different parts. Not that it's a bad thing, it's just that the other osts didn't really hit the spot. (But again, that's just my opinion)
Rewatch value: 5/10
Honestly there are so many series that i haven't seen yet, so generally i don't watch different series for the 2nd time, unless it's really good. For this one, the whole thing was good but not good enough to watch it again. I personally don't think that the twists would be as good to watch as the first time.

*I had a good time watching this series and I'm glad that the writer managed to not only answer our questions, but also keep it sensible 'till the end. If you like a good story with some fantasy elements then i recommend this series!

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Interesting journey with a disappointing destination.

Very engaging to watch, with great atmosphere, quite good characters, thrills, suspense, fast and tight plotting--but ultimately disappointing.






Throughout the show, I was convinced the whole thing will turn out to be an elaborate session of experimental therapy--like SHUTTER ISLAND with time travel, or some type of BLACK MIRROR scenario. There were so many plot holes, false or overly melodramatic notes that took me out of immersion, and a ridiculous lack of procedure for a police procedural-related story. All of which I forgave, thinking these are just hints that everyone is actually in some VR dream chamber getting forcibly rehabilitated.

And the ending turned out to be........... sigh.

Pros: an FL you can root for. She's strong without having to force it in anyone's face, calm and self-controlled, intelligent, resourceful, with firm convictions and a sense of who she is and what she is capable of. A decent ML to be her partner, low-key charming, brave, smart, and trustworthy. In fact, all the characters are quite well done, sufficient to evoke curiosity about their background stories and how they really died. And atmosphere, atmosphere, atmosphere.

Cons: The foundation of the story cannot handle serious scrutiny. The time travel doesn't make sense, it's handwavy and everyone takes it for granted (way too easily!), and we the viewers are supposed to, as well. The psychology of the killer doesn't make solid psychological sense. To enjoy it, shut off the brain and just go with it.

Despite the flaws though, I really enjoyed the journey, and can see why it has rave reviews. It is overall, quite a well done show. Recommended!

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Agatha Christie meets KDrama

𝗔𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘆 + 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘀=𝟯𝟲𝟱: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿.

Imagine being able to go back in time and redo the last year. What would you change and what do you really have control over?
10 people make the trip and after "fixing" their lives they start dying one by one.
I was pleasantly surprised by 365, from the writing to the acting and the way it had me engaged from episode one!

Pros:
☆No Romance!
You heard right this show has no Romance at all! We are not stopping the story to think "Who likes me?"🤔 No, instead the characters are focusing on finding answers because someone is killing them off! Thank you writers!

☆Smart writing and smart characters!The twists and turns in this show are so brilliantly executed. When reveals happen you noticed the clues have always been there!

☆ I don't remember reading any bad language they use the word murderer, killer, psychopath and that was it. Unless I missed it or it was edited out with Viki.

☆The acting!
Everyone did a wounderful job especially that one murder scene. No spoilers just that looked very uncomfortable and the actor did amazingly! The make up crew, the extras, the leads in that scene!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
(Everything was PG13)

☆The ending was perfect for the story and I loved it! Made me really want to go back and reread a bunch of Agatha Christie😊

Cons: None I really don't have any.

⚠️Content Warnings⚠️
(PG13)
Murder
Serial Killer
Death
Manipulation

#kdramawatcher #kdramas #kdramareel

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Reset and reset and reset...

Eleven people are sent back 365 days, effectively resetting their last year of life while retaining their memories (resulting in some regaining the use of their legs, others reuniting with a murdered colleague, and some winning big in the stock market or the lottery...).
Does this "rewind" come at a price? Have they been thrust into a survival game? That is what they begin to suspect as they start dying one by one. What is the pattern? Gradually, it is revealed that the people involved were not chosen at random but were connected—and their dark sides come to light. No one is truly who they appear to be.
Each person receives a basket of flowers containing a note with a book excerpt, along with the chapter and page number indicating the day of their death. It turns out they have all already died and been reset five times.
They are puppets in the hands of a psychopath pulling the strings. Is this an experiment to see if fate can be altered, or if the outcome remains the same no matter what?
The more they seek certainty, the more they are disappointed, and their perspectives shift.
The killer identity will unexpected. If you want to get to know him, you must watch this series.

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i really enjoy this drama more than i expect!! first of all im a trash for lee joonhyuk which means i reallyyy love him *cough cough but not a fan of nam jihyun hmm, but for me this drama was brilliant.. so for those who hesitant to watch this, JUST DONT HESITANT CUZ U WILL LOVE IT :)

but if i had to give some advice a bit, the earlier episode (ep2-ep4) kinda give u a wrong picturing about the whole series and i kinda lose my interest at that point.. kinda survival game of time travelling and sort of killing ppl using numerating system sooo boring (like missing 9) etc BUT ITS NOT!!

starting ep5 till the end just WOW the plot twist in every episode just blown me away, everything just amazingly written and make sense.. i keep wondering what will happen next cuz the plots are UNPREDICTABLE, u are truly amazing writer-nim ^^

towards the end u actually can predict who the villains based on the hint given trough out the entire series but i dont think its bad cuz.. thats how the writer try to tell us.

AND THE ENDING MAKE ME CRY :) i really satisfied with the ending.. its sort of an open ending but idk, i kinda like how u can interpret on how things gonna change after that :)

p/s: the ost paris by murmur are my fav <3

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