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. Was this review helpful to you?
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!Was this review helpful to you?
I liked this a lot (I have not watched the original one)
People who have watched the original one before the remake are hating this remake a lot. I know original is original but it does not mean this Korean remake is bad.The reason people hate remake who have watched the original one is because they are already attached to the original film/series. And when they watch the remake they just cannot get used to the new cast and new angles of the film/series. They just cannot imagine the same story and character with different actor than the ones in the original film/series.
it's like if you watch a remake of Iron Man with different actor after watching the original one which has Robert Downey Jr in it, you will definitely dislike it. But if you happened to have never watched the original Iron Man movie then you might like the remake one.
Now if I watch the original drama, I will definitely like the remake version more than the original one, because I watched the remake one first.
What I am trying to say is, both the original and the remake are very good. Because it's the same drama with different languages and actors.
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JUST AMAZING.
I haven't watched the original so, don't come at me for it. I loved every single episode. it was so good planned that sometimes I was more invested on the murder case, or thinking how will they explain the "time travel" and how they'll fix it that I had no time to get bored.the romance was just good, subtle but also strong. it didn't need many kiss scenes, or touching scenes for you to understand that the love was there, you could just feel it in the way the stared at each other and that's on the great cast. I loved the acting and also the ost I LOVED EVERYTHING it's just sooooo good. wish I could turn back time and watch it again for the first time. <3
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I have not watched the original
but I do want to now that I've seen this one! Ive seen people saying that the original was even more emotional and better in general, but I've gotta say this one IS GOOD! I personally loved it and am glad I took a chance on it. it's also joined a (now 3 member) club of shows that kept me up at night, this one being a first in that it wasn't the final episode that threw me out of my mind, and the second Korean drama on the list. I also appreciated how everything in the show grew on me as it went on. even if I already cared about a character, each episode made me care more (in-gyu especially 😭) and the songs too! I wasn't a huge fan of them at first, I never disliked them but just eh whatever but each time they played them, instead of getting sick of hearing it, I was grinning ear to ear eager to hear it again! the only thing I wish, was for this to have been weekly updates, cause I like the anticipation of waiting for a new episode but that's okay 🤗Was this review helpful to you?
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Amazing performances
Amazing show. Standout performances from all of the actors, but JYB was in a league of her own. She was the drawing card for me and did not disappoint. She is such a joy to watch on screen. As others have noted, her acting in the last two episodes was just phenomenal. I thought KH and AHS did a great job too, and managed to hold their own across from JYB. That scene between JYB and KH in the last episode still gives me goosebumps.Some people have complained that AHS did not play his two roles distinctly enough. I recently watched an interview where he said it was a deliberate decision to play them the same as they are essentially the same person. I think this was the right choice for this show and made the storyline easier to understand (even if it took away some of the big reveal).
I am very surprised by the vitriol in the reviews and comments. It makes me wonder if we watched the same show? The major complaints seem to be that this remake does not live up to the original and the storyline was confusing. It is fine to prefer the original, but as a standalone piece this show was objectively good. If anything, the comparison should elevate the original. It is unfair to denigrate this show just because it is not a carbon copy of the original.
In relation to the storyline, this is a show where every detail matters. As someone else said, you need to pay attention to every scene. The storyline, especially the time travel logic, is intricate but is well planned out. If you pay attention, the pieces come together in a very satisfying manner. It is the type of show that gets better with a second (or third or fourth) rewatch as you pick up on details that you missed the first time. To me, the beauty of this show is that it is intelligent without being convoluted. Props to the entire production team for pulling it off.
I hope people can watch this show and form their own opinion. Fans of the original should be able to appreciate the respect and care they showed the original work. First time viewers who have the patience will be rewarded with a beautiful story that is excellently executed. Like others, I wish there was more of an epilogue, but how it ended was kind of perfect too.
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A 1998 song played in 2023 to most of our liking.
Having watched this completely , i have to say that this has impressed me and enjoyed it.Episode 11 had me confused a while , i just had to convince myself that i understood that somehow.
Female Lead whom i did not like it in Vincenzo and dropped that drama near the end.
But this one she completely outshined with her acting range. OMG , the way she switched her acting to portray two different characters are amazing , i am actually convinced that i am literally watching two different person with same face performed those roles. That how good her acting was.
Its a great casting all around, A unique time travel theme , it really demanded the brain to be working too much to comprehend what's was going on with the timelines and loops at certain times.
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My favorite healing kdrama
The story might feel a bit confusing but all the pieces fall into place when you're almost finishing this up. I finished this kdrama in 2 days it was so good. I didn't want it to end at all definitely recommend you will cry a lot, laugh, and get mad too. I experienced so many emotions when I was watching this. Usually I don't watch kdramas again only if it's really good. And this is definitely rewatch worthy.Was this review helpful to you?
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An amazing rollercoaster ride!
Even though I watched the original a couple months earlier, I could still enjoy and cry with A Time Called You just like an individual project.You have to watch with an open heart and try to avoid the comparisons because it will affect your experience. Besides, each actor put their own impressions and thoughts into their characters. I think the idea here was never fully copy the original, but bring the essence of it, and they did that well.
Yeon-been was excellent portraying the differences between Jun-hee and Min-ju, and Hyo-seop was able to convey Si-Heon's charisma and pain.
I don't get why people got so critical about how he portraid old Si-Heon, because I could understand that after all he had to go through, alone, he was just tired and stopped caring about his appereance, since he was so invested in fixing what happened.
And thats okay, I think both versions of the character, original and remake, are valid.
About the time lines, you need to be patient and pay close attention to details, because by the end it will make sense.
I think the one thing that bothered me a little was that they cutted out some of the relationship's delevopment between the characters. It was sentimental, but in a more straight way.
I really liked some changes the writer made like Yeon Jun's story (it was less darker than the OG and helped me to understand what actually happened with the character), and the OST also turned out to be one of my favorites. I wasn't expecting it. I've been listening the songs since the release. I just wished Netflix had released the acoustic version of NewJeans' Beautiful Restriction on streaming, because I LOVED it ever since I heard in the promotional trailers.
For those who have never seen the original, A Time Called You will be quite a journey and will hold you in your seat while the story unfolds.
I totally recommend you to give it a try and just enjoy the ride. I've watched three times already, so it's worth it
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