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A Hideous Waste of Time

One of the oddest and rarest things for me to do is to drop a drama. Even when I am thoroughly bored and annoyed, I keep plugging along. Almost, if not all of the drops in my stats are because the fansubber or streamer was a failure. This year has brought so many firsts and it includes the first time I just gave up. Honestly, I couldn't take it any more. I told myself at ep 5 to just get to 8. At 8 I said 'you're halfway there.' At 10 I thought I was close. But I just can't do it any longer. You may think it's only 4 episodes, but to many it's my precious time. Plus, I fast forwarded through most of the last 3 episodes and I simply refuse to go back.

This is one of the worst pieces of hot steamy garbage I've ever seen. It's poorly written and the directing is amateurish at best. The main story is too idiotic for words and the production isn't good enough to make me want to believe it. The journey isn't one I wish to go on. There's a disturbing age difference in my opinion. The lead couple is being shoved down your throat like a bitter pill. The ML is highly unlikable. He's selfish. He's a consummate liar. He's arrogant. And, sorry but in my opinion, he's unattractive. It's not a face I really want to look at. Go Ara's character is just stupid. I mean she is STUPID! If this was from Hollywood, she'd be blonde with big breasts, the stereotypical airhead.

This marked the first time I anticipated a Go Ara drama. Usually, I stumble upon her and enjoy her performances, so I was excited. I will not anticipate her work ever again. I imagine the director just told her to go stand and make her eyes as big as possible while either pouting or smiling. The scenes where she ate were supposed to be funny, but I found them disgusting. Her jaws poked out with food to show she's hungry. Really?! The rest of this talented cast isn't used much better. They were all wasted except for maybe the lead actor (I'm not even interested enough to look up his name) who was sub-par. It almost seemed as if everyone was brought down to his level instead of he rising to meet theirs. The one shining spot was Lee Soon Jae, but, um.... HE'S LEE SOON JAE! That's like saying the only good actor in the cast of an American tv show is Morgan Freeman. You don't have to direct that type of experience. They already know.

There's way too much music. A sign of a really bad director and editor is to overuse music even if the entertainment company is pushing a song. Go's character is a pianist. There's a lot of music being played. The last thing you need after a terrifically long scene of Brahms and Mozart is more freaking music and, yet, that's what happens. In one episode I swear there was a song every 2 minutes It was maddening.

I would require payment and copious amounts of wine to even think about finishing this craptastic piece of dung. There's no way I'd ever re-watch it.

I don't care about this drama. I don't care about the characters. I was actually routing for the death of at least one character. When I say I truly hate this drama, I am not exaggerating.

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This review is mostly about the actors/characters

Alright so this review might not interest/resonate with other people but it’s just my opinion.

I’ve been watching this drama since it dropped on Netflix. I was SO excited because Lee Jae Wook has been an absolute fav since I watched him in Search WWW and Extraordinary You. So far, I LOVE HIM IN THIS. He is not the issue here.

My issue is with Go Ara and the character choices she’s making (from an actors viewpoint). None of her scenes feel genuine. A little too “planned”. The quirks are over the top and distracting. From the way she eats in an overly animated way to how she interacts with other characters. Nothing feels grounded and it really kills me when she’s in scenes with Lee Jae Wook because his work feels very natural.

Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy her at times when she’s not over-acting... but I almost gave this drama up a few times because it was becoming unbearable.

It’s like she’s playing this character and adding absolutely no depth. Ahh it’s frustrating because in some moments I can clearly see her talent. Maybe it’s the writing? Idk.

Anyway— that’s all! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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Sweet drama with adorable leads

This is a must watch Kdrama. I feel after a long time I saw a really interesting drama with all kind of emotions. The cast is great and their acting was superb. The last few episodes were really emotional. The chemistry between the Leads was great. But I wish there were more romantic scenes. Don't give a second thought just watch it.
The female lead was so pretty, cute and adorable and played her part so well. The 2nd lead pairs were also quite cute.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.

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Good overall!

The cast was great. I came for Lee Jae Wook, but the rest of the cast really stole my heart. I think the rest of the cast really fits their role in the drama. The plot and storyline were good but predicable as well. It had a really good beginning and rising action but I dropped it since I really had no motivation and the drama gave me no motivation to finish it. I watched it as it aired and I waited for almost every episode to come out with subtitles until episode 13. This can be dismissible as I also was watching 4 other web dramas and dramas at the same time. If I finished it, it would probably be just for the sake of marking it as "completed."

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A DRAMA FOR PEOPLE WITH COMPASSION

The story is about the "what ifs" ... when certain thing will happen to you in the most unexpected way. It is about differences of people in facing problems. Does the problem change the person? How it would change a person?

The main 3 characters are presented with their problems. And each one has different personalities.

Goo La La (played by Go A Ra) is cheerful person, she is rich born but not so smart, yet full of positivity.

Sun Woo Joon (played by Lee Jae Wook) is aloof, and secretive, yet with kindness in his heart.

Cha Eun Sook (played by Kim Joo Heon) is exhausted and bored, yet trying to keep living like a normal decent being.

Among these 3, who is the strongest when they face their problems? Who is the weakling?

Is it La La who easily shows her frustrations by crying in front of people the weak? Or it is Joon who hides his pains and real feelings? Or Eun Sook who seems unable to feel any emotions anymore?

Can it be that the strongest is La La? Who, eventhough Joon helps her, it is obvious that she is his source of will too. Or it is Eun Sook who gets curious by both and learning to feel something in his heart again...

I suggest everyone to watch this like looking through a mirror and try to be compassionate and try to reflect yourself among the characters. That way you can never miss the beauty this drama offers.

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Truely a work of Art

This drama is one of the best dramas if not the best . It literally checks all the right boxes :
- Great acting
- Great chemistry between the leads and the entire cast
- Great storyline
- Fresh/Unique/Original storyline
- Good OST at the right timing
- Multiple genres combined into this one drama : Comedy , Romance, Musical , Melodrama , Mistery ... Synchronized in an excellent way
- Great Cinematography and production
- Great pacing
- Each episode is better than the previous one
- Obviously the story is going to blossom even further and the characters are developping especially Rara ( starting her development early on at only the 3rd episode)
- ->If you are not watching it yet , what are you waiting for ? You're missing a masterpiece and it will only get better ! So start watching :)

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Sweet

This drama was very warm and exciting to watch. Every episode was filled with such an amazing story especially Mr. Kim's story [separated from lover due to lover employer selfishness] which was tear-jerking. The side story of Mr. Kim highlights what most Korean dramas try to point out which is “You have something to say or do, do it yourself. Don't let others do it for you as misunderstanding or separation will occur.” It also made me laugh so hard and get butterflies. There was also a sense of mystery which is extremely good. The chemistry between the main leads was top notch. Go Ara is a spoiled woman, but it wasn't portrayed in a way that makes you hate, instead, she is shown as a carefree personality with a good heart. Although she isn't a stupid clueless girl like in some drama which I really don’t like. I love it when the Go Ara says, “Jun.” The ending felt a little rush and out of place but I’m glad it was a happy one.

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