The way this show shot up to the top of my favourite Korean dramas of all time is actually not funny. I love the movie 17 Again, the best thing Zac Efron did after High School Musical, so when I found out there was a Korean re-make I jumped on that without a second thought. I thought it was going to be something stupid and goofy as the original with some heartfelt moments, BUT BOY, OH BOY, WAS I WRONG. This show was nothing but an emotional wreck with heartfelt moments that had goofiness sprinkled in. I was so scared they were gonna keep the weird incestuous undertones, but I'm so glad they go above and beyond to make sure there are no misunderstandings anywhere.
This wasn't just a show about a guy turning 18 and getting back his life, this was about a guy returning to 18 and re-learning about his life and how valuable everything is to him. And not just him, but the whole family. They all start to realise just how important their father/husband is to them, despite them all not giving two shits about him before. This is how you write flawed characters, and watching them all learn and grow as people was one of my favourite things ever. The moment I started sobbing uncontrollably in episode 3, I knew this show was going to be unreplaceable in my heart. And don't even get me started on the little snippets of the baby twins and the ML in the end credits, every single one of them had me crying like no tomorrow. All these problems weren't something ridiculous or out of this world, it was just real-life mundane issues. Communication. Lack of time. Explosions after bottling up emotions for too long. They were human, they felt human, and it was why it was so much sweeter and heart-wrenching to watch them progress as the show goes because they start realising their mistakes and learn how to improve on that. And FL and ML only loving each other even after the divorce is just the kinda of romance you don't see everyday.
I have so much love for this show that words could not describe it.
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Divorce Story
The story is about two couples that are having kids when they are still in high school. The Father must work hard and stop pursuing his dream as a basketball player. After several years, the situation has become worse because lot of misunderstandings until both of them want to divorce. Later on, they are regretting all of it. The father really wants to turn back time and become youth and a miracle happens.I really love how the video editor makes the transition. It's very smooth and eye-catching.
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So much tears
LIKELots of funny misunderstandings between Woo Young and the rest
What Dae Young told Da Jeong on the phone when she suspected Woo Young's identity - hilarious
When Woo Young shown something to Ju Man at the basketball preliminary - so touching
When Si Ah saw her bank book given by Dae Young - I cried so much
DISLIKE
The reality where society favours younger generation
MUSIC - personal fav
One Person - Solji
Hello - Sohyang
The Only One - Soyou
REWATCH VALUE
Probably re-watching when I have the time
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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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Importance of 2nd chance
This drama was soooo good! Inspired from the Hollywood movie 17 again, it gave an already unique idea a greater storyline and detailed characters.The flaw of each character made this story more genuine and nuanced. Every character had a great character arc and development movement which they deserved.
I was really scared about how the creators would explore the story on the main characters as the ML is portrayed as a minor! But I loved the fact that the FL was falling in love with the minor ML only because of the characteristics that he possessed as her husband, and I appreciate that the creators didn't normalise the ML being minor as a comic relief but addressed it again and again as an issue, by portraying the FL being guilty every time she thought about the ML.
Even the ending was perfect showing that reality doesn't have a happy ending but it's the moments that the humans create which makes every moment of our life more happy and livable, even when there are fights and disagreements, and effective communication can change the whole course of a relationship.
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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?
