A Time Called You

Watched for the leads

I watched this drama for both the leads and I was not disappointed in terms of the acting. The acting in this drama was really good.
Was up with the kiss scenes, both ML & FL can kiss as seen in their previous dramas so I’m guessing this was on the director and that was super disappointing, they had really good chemistry only to be let down by such mannequin kiss. Anyways luckily the story was good enough to let it slide. Now the plot was a little confusing at first with all the timeline changes and whatnot but after awhile you get the gist of it.
One of the reasons I didn’t rate this higher is because I refuse to accept the reason giving for why MinJu wanted to kill herself, claiming it’s depression, I disagree, IMO she wanted to kill herself because a boy didn’t like her back, when she came back in ep11 instead of Jun Hee, she was all well and good as long as Si Heon didn’t notice and continued to like her but when he finally realized she wasn’t Jun Hee all of a sudden she wants to kill herself, and also Si Heon and In Kyu were friends with her even before Jun Hee showed up, so that whole monologue of nobody talking to her and liking her was complete BS, In Kyu liked her but apparently that didn’t count because it wasn’t Si Heon, so I don’t agree with the reason giving for why she wanted to kill herself.
Anyways I don’t think I will be rewatching this but I recommend for a one time watch.

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Dropped at 4 episodes.

I'm intrigued with the concept and the mystery. Unfortunately, the romance is not romancing for me. There was zero chemistry. I don't buy the whole epic love that transcends time and space. All they've showed is a typical, cliched love story complete with corny and cringey qoutes. It's like they're trying too hard to convince you that it was the greatest love ever that would defy science and logic. Sorry, but their love story wasn’t noteworthy nor special enough to be doing all that. I wanted more and maybe we'll get that in later episodes but four episodes isn't enough to pique my interest, and it fell short.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama " A Time Called You " is the remake of the Taiwanese drama "Someday or One Day", and somehow it makes it work. It does follow the story closely to the original, but it makes it fit the Korean standards, altering the storyline slightly, but without ruining it.

The drama, first of all, is pretty entertaining, with the main mystery being intriguing and reaching its full climax in the final episodes, which were full of action and twists. The ending, in addition, was just right for the story, bittersweet yes, but appropriate for the story and leaving it up to the viewer to imagine what will come next.

Moreover, the actors and actresses of the cast did a great job with their performances and they handled their characters masterfully.

Finally, the drama managed the fantasy paranormal element smoothly without complicating the story or confusing the viewer.

So, overall, eight and a half out of ten.

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Good but confusing

This was really good but I spent too much time trying to figure out who was who. Beautiful love story and it turned into two. So happy with the ending.

I’m a huge Ahn Hyo Seop fan. Loved him in Business Proposal (my first K-drama ever) and also Dr Romantic 2 & 3. That guy never disappoints!

Kang Hoon was just the sweetest and cutest guy and his story was heartbreaking. Will look for more series with him.

Jeon Yeo-been did a fantastic job in the dual roles. So much so that I had to look it up to make that was her. Very talented.

I would recommend this series if you like time travel but don’t try to figure it out logically. That nearly made me crazy and literally kept me up one night.

Would love to see Ahn Hyo Seop and Rowoon together again! ❤️❤️❤️

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The ending made me infuriated.

This show was a 10/10 for me until somewhere in episode 11 or 12, then something just totally derailed in the story. The acting for this show was amazing and het main characters have amazing chemistry. Everything was smooth sailing and the story was on its way to become one of, if not my favorite kdrama of all time. I really liked the main song used in the series, maybe because I have not heard Last Dance of Wu Bai before. I have not watched the original, so I do not know if the story ends exactly the same, however the ending just feels rushed, like the writers didn't know how to continue the story, and therefore magically fix some stuff, and leave everything unexplained.

Now for the explanation about what I disliked, Warning spoilers ahead!!!
For me it all went wrong when Kwon Min Ju started taking over, and left Han Jun hee in her head. Don't get me wrong I am all for some character development for Kwon Min Ju, as it felt kinda unfair that Jun hee got everything that Min Ju wanted. However the way it was handled was poor at best. At first she is really stubborn, but when Jun Hee takes over again, she is like allright maybe I do not want to kill myself, because suddenly Jun Hee "understood her". Instead of this ending I would have liked if there were more time travel attempts, instead of the final one were Jun hee suddenly gets back in 1998 right at the moment of the accident after praying to the lord that is Nam Si Heon. They should have realised Jung In Gyu was the answer for Min Ju's sadness and attempted to get them together, like Si Heon tried from the very start before the time travel interference. However in the current storyline this is not possible as everyone is dead and only Jun Hee can do something, but she can only watch. Maybe they should have had Si Heon time travel again to Jun Hee instead of the random prayer bullshit at the end, and somehow fix it. I am not opposed to them finally destroying the tape. But the reunion in the new timeline also is underwhelming. All the memories are gone, but somehow they just feel that they belong together. I get it they averted the crisis and got their happy ending, but come on at least give some subtle hints. Show the new timeline where Min Ju, In Gyu, Jun Hee and Si Heon are all happy and maybe even friends. What has happened to Oh Chan Yeong, is he in jail like he should be, or is he out there killing other people? What about the uncle, did he become a barista? The final episode had all those little problems which made the conclusion not counteract all the suspense and sadness we went through to get there. Sorry if this is more like a rant, but I just had such high hopes, and the end was an enormous let down.

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Ignore the noise, this is a solid remake that honours the beloved original

With a story as unique as this one, making it feel as fresh and original the second time is challenging. The element of suspense and surprise is gone, along with the initial magic of discovery. Any remake of Someday or One Day is already at a disadvantage right from the start; making comparisons somehow feels a bit unfair. Given this context, I thought this remake did an admirable job honouring the original material, while introducing the story to an entirely new audience.

I watched the original Taiwanese series shortly after it aired and the nostalgia and haunting beauty of what happened to our protagonists lingered with me long after the series ended. At the same time, enough time had passed that the twists and turns were a bit hazy. Watching this remake felt like I was taking the journey again -- somewhat familiar, but with different friends to make the experience fresh. There were some elements I liked better in the original and some I liked better in the remake. (I thought they did a slightly better job "explaining" the time travel element in the remake than the original, for example. (I didn't have to draw a diagram this time!))

I wasn't overly familiar with the casts in both productions, but thought they all did a fantastic job bringing everyone to life; if anything, I found myself warming up to the characters more quickly than I did while watching the original. Ahn Hyo Seop and Jeon Yeo Been both did a wonderful job portraying Nam Si Heon and Han Jun Hee/Kwon Min Ju at different ages, stages, and experiences in life.

The music in A Time Called You is perhaps the main element that fell short for me, but this isn't necessarily the show's fault -- just something that sometimes can't be helped when watching international dramas. I am not familiar with older Korean songs and don't really understand the language, so there was a certain nostalgia, mood and emotional connection that was ever-present in Someday or One Day through its music that was somehow missing for me here. At the same time, the Korean version's more polished feel may have also contributed to these missing elements too. There is a certain roughness that comes with nostalgia, because it is a feeling rather than something clear and tangible.

Another factor that unfortunately affected my experience with A Time Called Love was the somewhat toxic discussion comparing the two productions. I started watching the early episodes without thinking too much about the original and came into the comments section to express my enjoyment for the remake, only to find a lot of silly and infantile behaviour. Instead of helping people discover the joys and magic of the original through this adaption, i'm sure it turned people off instead, which is a real shame. I started thinking too much about the original while watching the remake, which made the experience less immersive and consequently less emotional, unfortunately.

If you are unsure whether this is worth watching because of all the criticisms coming from fans of the original, I would definitely still give this a chance, especially if you are new to the story. You'll be able to enjoy it without being coloured by the original. I also encourage you to watch the Taiwanese version too. If you end up liking the original more, at least you were able to still enjoy this one too without the comparison. Those who feel Someday or One Day is significantly better do make a valid point, however: that it's better to experience such a complex story at its best first, especially given the tension, build-up, and plot twists in the final episodes. (Either way, I would still try to give some time between watching the two versions so the details have faded a bit!) I would be curious to see whether some of the magic and excitement is inevitably lost when watching a retelling of the same story, regardless of the order.

Final verdict: I really enjoyed both versions and thought the casting was very good here. For various reasons, however -- and many not exactly the fault of the production -- there was a certain nostalgic and emotional connection missing for me when I watched the Korean version. Overall, still a solid remake.

(Slightly spoilery) lingering questions/thoughts:

* Based on the timeline, I didn't think Jun Hee stayed around long enough to be putting up Christmas decorations at the record store. Was this a continuity error or did I overlook something?

* Are we to assume the real person died in the 2007 car accident when NSH transmigrated into their body, since they don't seem to have any memories of the other person?

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It's an incredible drama !!!

A Time Called You is an incredible drama and it is very hard to express it in words, no review can make you feel how good this drama is, you have to watch this drama to feel the emotions. It constantly surprises you and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I tried to predict what would happen, but the story always had unexpected twists. The number of surprises in this drama is thrilling, and I couldn't stop watching it. I binge-watched each episode back-to-back, and it was like a roller coaster ride.

I hadn't seen the Taiwanese version, so the Korean adaptation was entirely new to me. I was so curious about what would happen next, it's a roller coaster of past, present, and the past's future.

Jeon Yeo-been was amazing, playing two look-alike roles, Jun Hui and Min Joo. Her acting was terrific, she literally made me hate one character and love the other character, I literally was annoyed with the same actress when she played Min Joo but loved her when she was playing Jun Hui. Actor Ahn In Syeop was also fantastic, Loved both his characters Yeon Jun and Nam Si Hyeon. I fell in love with his acting. Ahn In Syeop and Rowoon, as Yeon Jun and who made the most of their short screen time. Loved how professional they are, Rowoon's guest appearance was one the best part of the show.

This drama exceeded my expectations. I loved the plot, the cast, the direction, and the cinematography. Although it might seem a bit confusing at first to few people, but as the story progresses, everything becomes clear. I was hooked from the first episode and couldn't sleep until I finished it.

If you haven't seen the Taiwanese version, I highly recommend watching the Korean 'A Time Called You.' It's a captivating, swoonworthy, emotional, in a way mysterious, and thrilling drama that you'll love. It's full of surprises, and you'll fall in love with all the characters (obviously except the villain). It's a must-watch drama!

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This is a must watch!!

Hands down one of the best time travel dramas I’ve ever seen.

Please don’t let the 6 star reviews fool you. Those are mostly because they have seen the original and think it’s better, which is valid because usually old is gold. But as someone who hasn’t watched the original, and if you haven’t either, I REALLY recommend this drama.

The first notable thing about this drama is that it feels so intriguing and special. As someone who watches a lot of dramas, I sometimes find myself bored at at least one point in the series or I feel as if I’m forcing myself to continue watching. But with this drama I felt the complete opposite. There was no moment when I was watching where I thought, “ugh can we speed this up already..” or “I just need to get through X amount of episodes before I’m finally done.”

There also wasn’t any scene or scenario in the drama that I felt was unnecessary to the plot (or essentially filler) and they didn’t drag out the story like a lot of dramas tend to do to make it to 16 episodes which I REALLY appreciated (this is only 12 episodes). It all felt very smooth and necessary to move the story along. Every episode made me want to watch the next episode immediately!

As for the story itself, I have to give extreme props to the writers. I honestly thought this was just going to be a romance, but the story had other aspects of mystery, thriller, and mellow feelings. Every time I thought I figured out the plot, I was completely wrong and it took a different turn that I wasn’t expecting. This is story is one that is super confusing at first, but bits and pieces are placed together throughout watching and just fit perfectly together once it ends.

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Another aspect that made this drama so memorable was the acting. The actors they included, Jeon Yeo been and Min Jin Woong, did a phenomenal job at portraying personalities that completely opposed each other such as Min Ju and Jun Hee, and Chanyeong and Chan Hui. As I was watching them portray these characters I kept thinking, “Wow, they should get an award for this.” Because of how much their duality was shown in the series.


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Overall I definitely recommended this drama. It’s one that I will definitely remember and continue to recommend to others. I’m surprised that it wasn’t a bigger hit like Lovely Runner, I felt like I didn’t hear much about it when it came out. Which is a shame because in my opinion this was a lot better than LR and deserves a lot more recognition. But anyways, thanks for taking the time to read my review and I really hope you give this drama a chance!!

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I wanted to watch a series while I was on the train. So I chose this drama, However, I thought it would be a light-hearted relaxing drama, but I became too intrigued and decided to watch it in my own time, all in one go. I was very into this drama. Though, In my opinion, I thought sometimes the chemistry between the two actors wasn't as good as it could be but they still had somewhat of a connection. But despite this, I still watched to the end to find out the reason why it happened. I hadn't watched the original version of this series, so I couldn't share an opinion on the comparisons. Though I do think some parts of the series could be confusing if you are not concentrating properly - this series needs full concentration to understand what was going on. However, I don't really know how I feel about the ending which is why I didn't give this drama full 10/10. But, It was still enjoyable and intriguing to watch.

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a plot that gets you thinking

honestly, as someone who hasn’t watched the original show but was super excited for this remake to come out because it included one of my favourite actors, i really liked it. when i started it i knew from the beginning that im going to absolutely love this because im a big fan of nostalgic, set in the 80s/90s dramas because they make my heart warm.

as i kept watching it, around the middle part i got kind of confused?? i knew what was going on but it was more like the confusion surrounding the characters and i didn’t mind it that much because as long as i know where this is leading to im okay with it. so i get why people are saying its confusing, it is definitely a show that gets you thinking a lot because the plot is kinda complex as it is about “time travel” but it’s fine as long as you understand the big details.

the emotions run high in this show and honestly i just loved it overall. when i started watching it, i told myself im definitely giving it a 10 star rating because i just see it happening, but as i got further into the show things got a little bit confusing for me to understand and that’s the only reason i gave it a 8.5 instead of a 10.

but overall it is really beautiful and nostalgic drama that gets you yearning for more.

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My favorite kdrama so far

I dont care what anyone says i loved this kdrama so much ❤️ i love the twists and turns and i loved the characters. It was a bit confusing at first but thats what hooks you because you need to find out whats going on so you keep pressing next episode all night hahaha i like my kdramas to have some action and twists as well as romance so this one really had me hooked i like how its switched between present day and past. So cool and unique! The male main character was so cute and i also loved his best friend he was so sweet in his own way. If you liked crash landing on you then you will probably like this one too!

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