I have heard so many people talk about how much they really enjoyed this drama and I've seen nothing but high scores from it so I finally gave in and was honestly hooked from the second it started. Even though I didn't like Ra-Ra at first, there was something quirky about her that I adored and couldn't stop watching. I guess I felt like her "ditzy" was an act? I don't know why but either way the more I watched the more she grew on me.
This was the first time I started a drama not liking any of the characters except for maybe 1 or 2 side characters (Like Mr Kim) but by the end of it, even the characters I full out hated ended up growing on me.
I loved the acting! OH MY GAH!!!!!! THE FREAKING ACTING!!! I swear I probably had a checked out look the whole time watching this because it was like tunnel vision -- I didn't see or hear anything else while this was playing. Lol I loved it.
The plot and storyline are a first for me as well. Like part of me knew I shouldn't get to caught up into the "happiness" because I mean come on.... it's a kdrama. Kdramas love their false happy moments don't they? Lol -- anyway -- I got caught up and honestly was not expecting that to happen as fast and as sudden as it did. It actually took me a while to start sobbing because it was so sudden that I was like "Wait, is this happening? This is happening? THIS IS HAPPENING!" lfjgheliughreiugheigguergherge I feel broken. And that very very end left me feeling numb, I literally don't know how I feel about it. I'm angry. I'm sad. I'm a lot of things. Confused mostly though. I wish they had provided a little extra bonus episode or a mini thing to explain exactly what they just hit us with. Because I'm sure every fan of this show that just went through that hellacious roller coaster all feel the same way about it. How can you end a show like that?! I have so many questions!!
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A protagonista, Goo Ra‑Ra (vivida com doçura e precisão por Go Ara), é introduzida como uma jovem ingênua, dependente emocional e financeiramente do pai, uma caricatura da “mocinha mimada”. Mas o dorama opta por não se apegar a esse estereótipo. Após perder tudo repentinamente – o pai, a estabilidade, o noivo – Ra‑Ra é jogada num mundo que ela não conhece. E é justamente nessa reconstrução, nesse deslocamento, que o roteiro acerta de forma brilhante: ao permitir que ela mantenha sua essência otimista enquanto desenvolve independência emocional, empatia e coragem. Ra‑Ra não se reinventa apagando quem era, mas ressignificando sua doçura como força. É impossível não se apegar a ela – tanto pela sua ingenuidade inicial quanto pela maneira como ela cresce diante da adversidade.
O romance com Sun Woo‑Joon é conduzido com uma sensibilidade ímpar. Diferente de outras produções que aceleram o romance, aqui o afeto se constrói em detalhes: no silêncio, na ajuda cotidiana, no cuidado com o outro. Joon é um personagem complexo, cheio de camadas, marcado por um passado doloroso e um presente que exige sacrifícios. Seu vínculo com Ra‑Ra se fortalece não pela paixão idealizada, mas pela presença constante, pelo apoio mútuo e pela conexão que transcende palavras. Quando o espectador descobre que Joon está lutando contra uma doença grave e que se afasta para poupá-la da dor, o impacto é emocionalmente devastador. E mesmo o tão criticado salto temporal e o reaparecimento no final – sim, forçado narrativamente – não anula o peso dramático da separação e o quanto ela nos marca. Eu chorei. Muito.
Tecnicamente, o dorama é eficaz na construção de ambiente e secundários. A cidade de Eunpo é quase um personagem por si só, um espaço de acolhimento, cotidiano e afeto. Os coadjuvantes não estão ali por acaso: cada um representa uma dimensão da cura, da dor e da reinvenção. A criança que encontra em Ra‑Ra uma figura maternal, o médico que busca redenção através da música, a cabeleireira que redescobre a própria filha – todos esses núcleos ampliam o escopo temático da série sem perder o foco da narrativa principal.
A trilha sonora, centrada no piano, é outro ponto alto. A música não é apenas um adorno estético, mas um elo simbólico entre os personagens. Ela representa o passado de Ra‑Ra, sua ligação com o pai, mas também sua vocação e o instrumento através do qual ela cura a si e aos outros. Em cenas-chave, o piano se torna linguagem emocional – e isso é simplesmente lindo.
No fim das contas, o que mais me tocou em Melodia de Esperança foi a capacidade da série de transformar uma história aparentemente boba em uma jornada emocional genuína. A leveza do início não é fraqueza narrativa: é um contraste necessário para que a dor, quando chega, nos atinja com mais força. A evolução dos personagens é consistente e carregada de significado. Acompanhar Ra‑Ra não foi apenas acompanhar um arco de superação, foi como assistir a uma flor se abrindo em meio ao caos.
É por isso que, apesar das escolhas narrativas questionáveis no final, guardo esse dorama com muito carinho. Ele me fez rir, me fez torcer e, principalmente, me fez sentir. Melodia de Esperança é um lembrete de que há beleza nos recomeços – mesmo quando tudo parece perdido.
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Go Ara is such an amazing actress, I don't know what it is but she really shows out. Never seen the ML in anything but I liked it, I really truly liked everyone and how they connected.
The music was AMAZING. Wow. This is one of the best OST I have ever listened to in a while.
I wouldn't rewatch it with the sole purpose that I never usually do lol but also the ending xD
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Different love story than the norm
I always read other reviews before doing my own. Seems this is a love or hate series. I absolutely loved it. The two ead actors had great chemistry and enjoyed some of the other funny characters and Mimi too of course. A couple of thoughts cone to mind. What 25 year old woman can’t tell a guy is 18 but believes he is her age? Also what 18 year old guy is so sweet and unselfish? As one other reviewer said who in their right mind would still be in the same place after five years considering the circumstances? Sure wish I had met an 18 year old like that way back then. Overall enjoyed watching this and the piano playing.Was this review helpful to you?
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A beautiful but rushed ending!
I hesitated to finish this drama after seeing a lot of criticisms for the last two episodes. As a romcom, this drama really fits its genre. Very lighthearted and easy to follow. The last two episodes really wrapped up the story well til it just ridiculously introduced a serious illness out of the blue lol. Aside from that I think the last two episodes were written well. Although they could have done that a little earlier so the "happy ending" could be portrayed just a little more.A simple storyline acted by the amazing casts really gives this drama a high-class feel.
P.S: Lee Jae Wook is a rookie actor but he already has that A list actor feel
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I have never read spoiler but for this drama I had to.
The drama was promising and the back story all was good. The acting top-notch. I like all the characters and the humor they bring to the story.BUT this drama is a big NO NO!
It started with mushy, fluttering, cringe, butterfly in my stomach story line and get all bad like really bad from episode 13 onwards. Its like the writer smoke a joint and decide, lets write the last 3 episodes like this.
Im on episode 15 but I cant stand it anymore. Im dragging myself to watch episode 15-16 cause I like Lee Jae Wook. My only saviour.
Acting: 8/10
Lee Jae Wook: 14/10!!
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A warm drama
such a nice drama. This drama would be totally better if the writer put a better ending, but its okay i still like rara and jun soo much. I like the vibe of this drama, as the eunpo city is the main places, with the supporting roles that made this drama more happening.At first, i just want to see this drama because of the go ara and lee jae wook. I curious about their chemistry and after 1 episode, i 'm stuck with this drama.
This the only drama in 2020 that i watch ongoing. So ,this drama really made me feel their warm relationship with each other and i even cried with them.
So,i would rewatch this drama again.
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A beautiful melody that hit all the right notes!!
I don't get why this is getting so much hate and backlash from all the reviews but it's definitely one of the best dramas I have seen for 2020! Watching this put me on an emotional rollercoaster for 2 days. I randomly played this from the title suggestions on Netflix because it's a story about playing the piano (personally it's one of my childhood frustrations) but boy was I completely caught off-guard with all its surprises! Right of the bat I thought the plot was a bit childish and teeny-bopper-y (which I did enjoy, mind you) but it slowly developed and escalated into a mature and profound depiction of self-growth and unconditional love. It also effectively convinces you that both can be integrated not separated. The characters were all fantastic, how they each navigated throught their struggles and did not fail to serve each others' pillar of strength. I loved how the writer intertwined their stories into little plot twists and and there were so many compelling scenes that would still drive you on the edge of your seat despite knowing fully well that twists are the standard formula of KDramas. And the piano music was perfectly and beautifully incorporated into the whole journey! Who knew that Twinkle Twinkle Little Star could sound so romantic?? Gosh I'm just speechless! I just couldn't be happier about watching this. Go Ara and Lee Jae Wook had a sparkling chemistry (despite their 8-year age gap), and they truly executed their characters to an unexpectedly emotionally penetrative level (I can't count the number of times they both made my tears burst).P.S. I am fully satisfied about the ending and I don't need any explanation or backstory whatsoever. It's the kind of situation where you love and care about the characters so much that you just want them to get what they deserve without the need question or justify anything! Props to the writer for conveying us that message!
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Beautifully Orchestrated
A beautifully orchestrated drama! It made me laugh and cry so much, and I enjoyed every moment of it. It started as a fun and lighthearted romantic comedy, but by the end turned into a deep story about wonderful characters and their lives. Every single character in this drama was special in their own unique way, and each one was a pleasure to watch! All the supporting characters had their own story to tell, and not once did it feel like they were taking away from the main characters or were unnecessary. I absolutely loved the adventure this drama took me on! The incorporation of music throughout the drama added that extra touch to it, that made it wonderfully magical and special.Was this review helpful to you?
Going well until it landed in cuckoo land
This drama could have easily been one of the best k-dramas in 2020, but for a terrible finale that took a trip to the cuckoo land. The build up of the story was fantastic yet somehow the writer thought for some unknown reasons that he must force his audience to embark on an emotional rollercoaster and snag a finale that leaves you questioning if the writer is okay...i mean like really really okay!!!The cast did a stellar job. Their acting was so perfect but for a terrible execution of a finale. When i began this drama i rated it an 8.5 but but the time i got to the finale, it was a 3.5!!!
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The drama was great, loved the beginning, the middle but HATED THE END. It was a “What the F**k kinda ending is this” feeling. After crying my eyes out( I can’t remember the last time I cried in a movie). I was heartbroken. Only for Jun to walk in like he just came back from work. And then you guys ended it without giving us an explanation. And then Ra Ra accepted him quickly. God knows if it was a real life situation, RaRA would have fainted, and demanded an explanation and I she won’t forgive him that easily. God knows I would be angry in tears. I would give you the silent treatment. This was a good drama!!! Very amazing storyline, Great Casting, Great songs,Amazing plot twist but you guys failed at the last episode. You failed to give us closure. Nothing would have happened to you guys if you had given us a fairy tale drama, with a fairy tale ending without tears. God Knows I need something to distract me from the situation of the world. Was this review helpful to you?
Story was quite unrealistic but acting was good...??
Okay.. first of all reviewer's should complete the show before writing a review...Everyone was disappointed with the ending but i was guessing right...
I really watch drama cuz of Go Ara and Lee jae wook..but story was not as expected..story is good , light hearted but unbelievable and unrealistic at the same time...i really love there chemistry...❤️
I would love them in next drama hope they will choose better drama next time..❤️
Drama list please 500 Characters exclude the feature.. I don't want to write essay on a simple drama..😑🤦🏻♀️
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