This could have been wrapped up in 4 episodes
I had such high hopes for you show, 8.7 in MDL ratings and a good cast but man oh man was it a painful watch.I have no idea how I made it through all 16 episodes.
Being a remake of a movie, they obviously had to create new plot points and drag it a bit but they wayyyy overdid it, to the point where at times I would have rather gone to see my dentist.
Was there potential? YES for a 4 episodes drama, not more. Rewatch value? Zero.
I regret not having the foresight to drop this drama halfway.
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Unusual second chance plot :)
PLOT: The ML & the FL, high school students (he's a basketball genius, she's pregnant), decide to keep the child (twins, 1 girl, 1 boy) and take responsibility. Life is difficult, and 18 years later, FL decides to divorce. The ML, desperate, takes a (magical) bet and regains his high school appearance. To stay in touch, he decides to enter the same high school as his children. The FL gets the TV anchor job she's long dreamed of. The (young) ML will do anything to redeem himself in the eyes of his family.+++ Great acting, even if the young ML & the older ML don't really resemble each other.
+++ We wonder where this is going!! But we suffer (for a long time) because of the ML :(
### Some lengths and inconsistencies in the second half. Everything is wrapped up by the end, but the series would have benefited from being shorter.
=> Great series, carried by the two MLs
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Plot 2e chance inhabituel :)
PLOT: Le ML & la FL, lycéens (lui, génie du basket, elle enceinte) décident de garder l'enfant (jumeaux, 1 girl, 1 boy) et d'assumer. La vie est difficile, et 18 ans + tard, FL décide de divorcer. La ML désespéré, tente un pari (magique) et retrouve son physique de lycéen. Pr garder le contact, il décide d'entrer ds le mm lycée que ses enfants. //t la FL obtient le poste de présentatrice TV dont elle rêve depuis longtps. Le Ml (jeune) va tt faire pr se racheter aux yeux de sa famille
+++ TB acteurs, mm si ML jeune & ML + âgé ne se ressemblent pas vraiment.
+++ On se demande où ça mène !! Mais on souffre (longtemps) pr le ML :(
### Qq longueurs et incohérences ds la 2e moitié. Tout est bouclé à la fin, mais la série aurait gagné à être plus courte.
=> TB série, portée par les 2 ML
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Just watch this now
This is one of the few reviews I will write but omg everything about this show was so good, the variety of casting with wi ha joon and lee do hyun. The premise is really unique too for the time, he goes back in his 18 year old body and tries to fix the problems in his life basically. The story was well written and I just don't know why this isn't more talked about still. Lee do hyun's acting is never bad and the children were also such a joy to watch. I know the age gap is a little weird but I didn't mind it at all since it was him just in a better body :D. That 's all I will say, I will continue to watch lee do hyun's dramas.Was this review helpful to you?
Good acting.
With more depth than I was expecting. Very good acting. Liked the songs. Overall really good show. It is a remake of an American movie that I know of with Zak Efron. Same title too I think. The series is worth watching even if you have already seen the movie. The male lead actor has done a good job with his role.Was this review helpful to you?
Cinematography is brilliants , the change and transition of scenes is done in a smart way.
The only minus point is the slow pace of the drama.
I would definitely recommend this drama . Give it a try ,I guess you won't regret .
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highly recommended
HIGHLY RECOMMENTING 18 AGAIN This is my first review and iam not a person who watch dramas in air and i usually dont write reviews but when i saw this trailer i thought to just watch it for fun and i started watching .i watched all the released episodes now .i watched 8 episodes and all episodes contain comedy and emotional.the end of all episodes makes us really curious.i just finished the 8th episode right now .i dont know how will i wait for the next ep bcz it will air only on 19th i dont know how will i wait for ittttt.this drama makes me laugh and cry in each and every ep.its really a good and satisfying drama .i really dont write reviews but i thought that i should share this with all others so they can also read the review and watch it.i highly recommend to watch this,but it is better to watch when every episodes are released bcz if u watch all the released episodes and if u are waiting for next episode to release it will really kill u .iam saying this bcz currently it is killing me right now..........you will be that curious to know the next episode.i highly recommend this kdrama to watch.THANK YOUUUUU
PLEASE WATCH THIS DRAMA,IAM SURE YOU WILL LIKE IT
if you dont watch it you will regret it later..........
감사합니다 gamsahabnida
THANK YOUUUUUUUU
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Who knows this movie, please give me your opinion
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An All Rounder
I genuinely haven’t watched something so warm and uplifting in a while. This drama is a remake of the American movie but it’s so much more. The main characters are so enjoyable. Drama touches upon core issues such as importance of family, difficulties of early parenthood, rocky school life and finding yourself even in the midst of a chaotic, degrading life cycle. The father/children relationship is heartwarming and makes you bawl. It makes you realize the hardships your parents might’ve went through to give you a good life. It also digs deep into how children give back without expressing through words. Main lead, Lee Do Hyun, is so charming and believable as a father of two teenagers; I was stunned with his amazing acting abilities. This drama is truly a gem.Was this review helpful to you?
The Value of Family
I did not expect this KDRAMA is this good. I was just expecting that the main leads are good in their craft and acting skills. But I was really amazed by the story. You will definitely laugh and cry at the same time. The values taught in this story is really the reality happening in each family or household. It was executed well by each character. Expectedly each character has a good background but I'm still in awe seeing them all together on one screen and was really glad that I was able to see this drama immediately. This is a MUST watch kdrama. Main male leads are both soooo good in their roles. They are matched in heaven. Overall this is a really feel good and warm drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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WHY YOU MUST WATCH IT
Our first obvious reason on why you should watch this show is very simple. It tells the parent's experience and shows the life of two highschool kids who had a child at a young age.The second reason on why you should watch this show is, it makes you so involved in the plot that it could make you cry and laugh at any moment.
Our third reason is how our ML are both handsome guys. Two guys with one mind! How amazing! They both are good-looking and have very good acting which almost brought me to tears.
The rewatch value is so high because there are so many memorable clips and episodes that just makes you want to rewatch. Especially episode 16 ending, the ending is what we are all expecting!!! Lets cheer for our HONG fammmmmm!!!!!!
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A DEFINITE MUST WATCH!!!
such a great dramaaaa, perfect blend of friendship, family and romance. I love how the stories depict the culture and hardship of being young parents, how public view them and kinda look down on them. Despite the story having hundreds of subplots and not fully developed to its potential, I enjoyed every bits of it. I almost cried in every episodes and lee do hyun did a great jobbb in potraying the character. despite being the cute lee do hyun I could see the ahjusshi in him, like a real father. There were funny scenes too and so it was fun to watch. An emotional roller coaster indeed. love love loveeee the drama!!Was this review helpful to you?
Beautiful story of Second chances
Likes1. Everything about the drama was beautiful!! The three leads were so terrific and their chemistry worked so well. There was a seamless transition between Woo Young and Dae Young, it really felt like they were the same people. Kim Haneul is gorgeous as always.
2. The visuals!! 🥰 all the guys were handsome and the girls were pretty! Except for the bad coach, i loved all the friendships and how supportive they are of each other. I absolutely loved Aerin!
3. Perfect balance of laughter and tears. My favorite storyline was of Dae Young and his dad and the sign language scene 😭. And when Sia finally called up Dae Young to tell him she misses her dad.
4. The cinematography was so pretty too. And the OST. Im sad they didnt release the OST album coz i really wanted to get my copy.
5. So many life lessons about dreams, family, marriage and relationships.
"There are days when we hated each other. But thanks to that, we understand each other better. We learn to appreciate each other more. And we love more. There were more days when we were happier. For that happiness, we decided to love our decisions . We chose people based on love. And we are grateful for our decisions."
"In life, even if you miss out on happiness, as long as you have that one person who will look for happiness with you, your life will be worth living. Dont forget that you love each other. Be disappointed that you cannot cherish each other better. And promise for a better tomorrow. Just like that, our lives will continue."
Dislikes
1. Wished for more scenes between the twins. They dont seem to be close.
2. Deokjin-Ms Ok romance dragged on for too long. It was hard to see Deokjin get rejected so many times when he's such a nice guy. I thought he would go well with Aerin coz they're both sweet and hilarious but at least Aerin got a potential boyfriend in the end.
Rating: 9.5/10
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