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In One Word- S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R
At first I just added this drama to my PTW list hoping I would watch this or just remove it after sometime. But I don't know why suddenly one day I felt the urge to watch this drama.The first two episodes were better than I expected them to be. And it was good , I was just going with the flow of the drama. But you can never predict how fast some things can change. This drama gradually took a very wild turn attracting the viewers by involving the story of serial killing. Like what was I expecting! I expected that everyone would gradually die the death which was already written but this drama sure knows how to make a fool out of someone and make them feel entirely stupid.
I don't want to ruin this a lot so I just want to say that I suspected someone else to be the murderer but never thought that the person who was actually the murderer could ever be one. When I discovered who the actual murderer was, it sent chills down my spine. I never expected that person to be the murderer.
This drama was just like a rollercoaster ride- you know how it is but still you keep on feeling excited. You know that the end is near, but you don't how it will end. I am just glad I thought about riding this roller-coaster.
My only advice is this drama is never going to turn out just like how you expect it to be.
Loved this drama! Glad I found it :)
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"365: Rewind, Reset, Regret?"
"365: Repeat the Year" is like a rollercoaster that time-traveled into a thriller convention and decided to never let you off the ride. Imagine getting a second chance at life—resetting a whole year—only to realize the universe plays very dirty. This K-drama delivers a twisty, edge-of-your-seat mystery with just enough sci-fi to keep your brain buzzing, and just enough suspense to make you paranoid about your own calendar. The characters are layered, the stakes are sky-high, and the plot turns faster than you can say “déjà vu.” If you like your dramas with brains, heart, and a side of "WHAT JUST HAPPENED?!", this one's a binge-worthy gem.THE CHARACTERS
Lee Joon-hyuk stars as Ji Hyung-joo, a detective with a tragic past and a heart of gold. He’s the kind of lead you root for—calm, clever, and totally unprepared for the mind games headed his way. Lee Joon-hyuk balances vulnerability and grit perfectly, making Hyung-joo both relatable and heroic.
Nam Ji-hyun plays Shin Ga-hyun, a successful webtoon artist whose calm exterior hides deep trauma. Nam Ji-hyun shines as she slowly unravels the mystery behind their "second chance," giving us a strong, layered female lead who doesn’t just react—she thinks, fights, and grows. Her chemistry with Joon-hyuk is subtle but full of trust and tension, which makes their team-up feel earned.
And let’s not forget Kim Ji-soo as Lee Shin, the enigmatic psychiatrist behind the life-reset program. She’s cool, composed, and just mysterious enough to keep you guessing if she’s a savior or a puppet master.
Together, this cast delivers performances that elevate the already gripping plot. They make every twist hit harder and every clue more exciting to chase. If you're in for a thriller with brains, heart, and a killer ensemble, 365: Repeat the Year delivers big time.
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the drama is overrated
I was so excited for this drama, especially since its rating was so high, but I was disappointed. The production felt off, and the acting was okayish. The story was interesting but not executed very well. I pushed myself to continue each episode, as I was losing focus and getting bored. I dropped it at the sixth episode. In my opinion, the drama is overrated.
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One of the best 'time travel' mystery thriller kdramas
I watched it again before writing this review and not sure if it is because I watched a lot of badly made kdramas recently, but I felt like this is one of the best time travel kdramas which has tied up all the loose ends before the climax. I always wonder why some directors include kiss scenes in a thriller series/movie, especially when they are running for their life and those directors should watch this series to understand how romance should be shown without any such scenes.The first time when I watched, the first 5-10 minutes felt really boring, and I was wondering why this is given such a high rating, but after 15 minutes into the show, I didn't feel any lag to the show.
If you have watched a lot of mystery movies/series, you might be able to guess the antagonist(s), but still it is an entertaining watch.
The tail-end, may feel like an open ending to many, but for me this show had a good closure.
Spoiler part:
A few negative points that I could think of about screenplay is -
1.If the detective had run a background check of everyone then he would have got the details of mastermind much before the final episode.
2.In the last reset, the FL should have almost the same life as before first reset which means, she should be with her boyfriend and her old friend, but it was shown differently to have a positive climax.
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"I'll keep short and simple!", said nobody ever... check the tl;dr:
SPOILER WARNING: There aren't any explicit spoilers, BUT if you're reading this before watching, ***THE POINTS I TOUCH UPON MIGHT CLUE YOU INTO KEY PLOT POINTS AND RUIN YOUR EXPERIENCE!!!***When watching dramas, it's important to be able to gauge where it lies on the spectrum of different genres, and reconcile that with your personal expectations. In 365: Repeat the Year's case, it loosely treads the line between being a sci-fi or fantasy show, while actually being a mystery thriller that's focused on character drama. In terms of expectations, I'd liken this show to what you'd expect from Stranger/Forest of Secrets.
Story tl;dr: Amazing narrative, prime example of suspense of belief in action!
Acting/Cast tl;dr: All characters are extremely fun and interesting to watch!
Music (7/10): Does its job
Rewatch Value (1.5): Unless you really enjoy just watching the episodes/particular actors? 'cause the hold that the suspense held over you is gone after you've finished this show once )__:
Story (9.5/10) : The plot felt rather circumstantial, and overly convenient at some points, but that's just a symptom, or in other words, a necessary evil, of the mystery thriller genre. These types of shows generally have two options available to them: 1) using its super tight narrative to control information, or 2) playing a little fast and loose with the rules to create dramatic situations.
365: Repeat the Year excels at both. One of the reasons it is so captivating is that if often gives both the characters and audience new information at the same time. That simple fact alone makes its "mini-arcs", and the show as a whole satisfying because it's almost as if you're there with the characters, except you're just emotionally invested in what's happening!
This is where it's important to reconcile one's expectations and the show's goals. I feel that people who can't turn off the *"This MUST make sense or I'll keep asking questions!"* button might not enjoy this show. Despite this being a mystery thriller that's mainly set in our "human world", it's actually premised on a notion of time travel and its consequences. If anything, 365: Repeat the Year could be a sort of fantastical character drama. Acknowledging that, along with the fact that many of our beloved works do not always work logically, is probably the key factor in being able to enjoy this show.
Acting/Cast (10/10): This is largely a personal preference type of thing, but I felt that nothing was lacking in the acting/casting department. Trying to sus out who's being disingenuous/evil is genuinely difficult, and the character's reactions to plot developments only further enthrall you.
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The casts are splendid. I've always liked Nam Jihyun and Lee Joonhyuk. They deliver unnecessary chemistry on a thriller work which make me wanting their interactions more. The other casts did very well too.
It is great, well-packed and crafted suspense-thriller with time travel concept. With 12 episodes, I definitely rewatch it.
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A Must Watch 2020 drama.
The plot was so unpredictable. Up until a certain point, I really couldn't figure out what the hell was going on. Some of the twists were SO unexpected, it gave me literal goosebumps. I watched it with my sister, and we had so much fun trying to guess what was happening and what to expect next, and with all the twists being thrown at us, getting all excited!A very fun watch, especially if you like to play detective. This drama is very complicated, you actually need to pay attention, and it leaves a lot of questions unanswered till it is absolutely necessary to reveal it. It honestly keeps the fun going.
Please do watch it with loved one, and get guessing! It's very fun.
My one takeaway from this drama would be that our fate is just a result of our own choices sometimes.
Happy watching!
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A solid time travel drama! Watch it for the story, the suspense, and the plot! Those were amazing enough!This is a fast paced drama that sets around serial killing, time travel, schemes, friendship, and psychological issues.
A really solid writing and world building. Even if there are plot holes, but it was not big ones. What I love about the plot is, we've got some hints, accurate hints. That around ep 16, we can guess who is the real villain that causes all these massacre and who seems fishy. But it was still really enjoyable watching it unfolds.
The characters are written well but not really deep. Well, afterall this is a 12 hours drama that tackles some big story tropes. Some may say that the killer doesn't have motivation but he does have it.
In the first few episodes, the pace was messy. It was kinda obvious they tried to shorten many scenes and only show the important part. And it was kinda off-putting. But as the story progresses, the pace got better and start to become really thrilling.
The music was okay, I guess. It served its purpose of carrying the atmosphere. But, there is nothing really memorable of it. Some scenes and corpses are horrifying, I simultaneously said 'that is straight out of horror movies'. But it was enjoyable.
There is kinda a hinting that the 2 main leads may have some romance down the road. They have amazing chemistry as friends. But until the last episode, I can't really feel the spark between them lol. It felt like brother-sister relationship rather than romance. Or maybe, my romance radar is blunted HAHA.
*spoilers ahead*
But on a second thought, for me, this is more of a parallel universe than a time travel drama. Because we can see in some scenes, the characters have some recollection/deep down feelings they may have known other person. E.g. when maru goes to HJ directly on their first encounter. I don't know whether this is an error of some sort of the production or whether it is just the dog, but it really disturbs the whole setting and atmosphere. For a time travel and pure reset, they shouldn't have any knowledge about the other person, at all. But for parallel time universe, it may happen, imo.
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A GREAT SUSPENSE AND THRILLER (NAM JI HYUN ACTING WAS AMAZING)
It was great and all, but personally i don't like the reset or any type of time travel thingsSo it's my problem
Not with the drama, iam gonna give this a 7.5
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Nam Ji-Hyun is one of my favorite and she did NOT disappoint. She managed to deliver the emotion of the character perfectly. (I am sorry because I do not know the rest of the cast very well)
I do not advise you guys to read the review of the Japanese version because it might be a put off to watch the Korean version.
I recommend giving the drama a try.
(Do not know the music in the drama yet)
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Simplesmente fantástico!!!
Este drama possui um enredo que me deixou extremamente prendida até o último episódio.A história foi admiravelmente escrita, devo, inclusiva, os meus sinceros (e empolgados) parabéns aos roteiristas: bem elaborada, sem ponta soltas, apesar de, em alguns momentos, se apresentar um tanto confuso para entender, o que requer uma certa atenção do expectador, mas perfeitamente compreensiva no final.
O drama é cheio de reviravoltas totalmente inesperadas e surpreendentes que faz o telespectador suspeitar de todos os personagens do drama.
É um drama de tirar o fôlego que faz elaborar as mais diversas teorias até os capítulos finais.
Se você quer vê algo que te surpreenda de verdade, onde cada plot twist te desmonta e abala, se gosta de fazer teorias e sofrer até os minutos finais de uma série, este drama é perfeitamente feito sob medida para você.
Vale a pena ver cada segundo dessa série.
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"Então, nos vemos no passado"
Acho que antes de tudo nessa resenha devo avisar duas coisas. Primeiro que esse dorama é um dos melhores que já assisti (e já assisti vários nos últimos 9 anos) e vale muito apena assistir ele. Segundo que apesar de ter uma clara afeição entre os protagonistas, não tem romance, esse não é o foco aqui.Gosto muito de doramas sobre viagem no tempo e devoro qualquer um que apareça na minha frente, normalmente romances, mas esse aqui não teve e eu não senti falta em nenhum momento. É um dorama com reviravolta atrás de reviravolta e mesmo que em certo momento eu já soubesse o que vinha por aí, ainda assim fui pega de surpresa por um desfecho no final.
Os personagens são muito bem construídos, até mesmo os coadjuvantes. O roteiro é incrível e muito bem feito, é o tipo de dorama que não me deixou entendiada e não tinha partes chatas que me dava vontade de pular ou coisas do tipo. (Na verdade, pulei uns minutos sim porque não aguentava mais a curiosidade e queria saber se meu palpite estava certo kkk). Ah e a atuação é ótima também.
Esse foi um dos últimos doramas que assisti em 2020 e não podia ter terminado de um jeito melhor.
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