Interesting plot with A+ acting
Went into this one blind as I haven't seen the og one (I tried but couldn't even get past ep 1). This is my first time watching Jeon Yeon Bin in anything but I've become a fan.Despite what some are saying in the comments, I think Yeon Bin slayed all her roles with my favorite being Junhee from her college days. There is this innocent charm added to Yeon Bin's timeless allure during this timeline. The ATCY team did such a great job showcasing her different charms as they jumped through the timelines and I was genuinely impressed. If I were to be a harsh critic, I would give the drama itself an 8 but her performance was a true highlight. Kim Tae Ri , Kim Go Eun and Jeo Yeon Bin are the rare breeds in the industry that demonstrate the epitome of acting and why it should be appreciated as an art form. They truly understand how an actor should utilize their body and eyes to convey specific emotions/showcase a character. Without giving away any spoilers here, viewers are in for a treat as Yeon Bin goes through the various transitions.
Without necessary expanding the number of episodes or just by adding one to two episodes, I feel like the storyline and characters could be fleshed out more. Speaking for myself, I wanted more details about between the leads as college students/adults and what they went through as a couple. There were snaps here and there but I didn't think it was enough especially when they dated for more than a decade. Perhaps they could show some key milestones, when Junhee graduated, how the two celebrated when she got her first "real job" (as her character was goal oriented while the ML was more of a romantic), their first fight (and how they reconciled) or when they first met each other's parents. What I'm trying to get at is that the show didn't show enough moments of the two being each other's soulmate, why they love each other as much as they do. There's a part in the drama where Junhee mentions Yeon Jun knows her better than she knows herself but the drama doesn't go further into it or show viewers what she meant. It's a shame because I'm sure the actors would have delivered these scenes well.
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They also could have also expanded on In-gyu's character(?) as it lacked depth and felt flat (not an actor issue, there just weren't scenes to show his development). And lastly, with such a complicated storyline with intersecting timelines, viewers definitely needed more explanation on how it all worked (not sure if the og did well on this component). I became very confused by the end of episode 9 and had to resort to third party sources to understand what happened. Perhaps it needed to be broken down more for the average viewer (or maybe I am just the only one missing a few brain cells), an aspect I believe the writer/director could have done better at.
This also leads me to highlight a detail I thought could have been changed. The present story starts one year after the ML's passing and I thought they could have changed it to 3 or 5 years instead. The fact the coworkers at the office thought Junhee should've moved on is a bit odd (I'm not saying she should be sobbing everyday but it would be normal to stay single for awhile after such tragic). As an interesting opening, it would be nice to have someone confess their feelings to the FL but she kindly rejects them. She goes back to her apartment that night and the viewers see all the old photos, only to realize she is still mourning her bf who passed some years ago and is only putting up a front at work/in front of her friends. There is a flashback to when her boyfriend's sister told her about the engagement ring and she cries. A few days later she receives a mysterious cassette tape and the story begins there.
All in all, I enjoyed the show. A few misses here and there but definitely worth your time. I mentioned this at the beginning but you should watch this show just for Yeon Bin's performance alone (the others did well although there's definitely room for improvement); her scenes are for the acting manual.
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Music Holds Memories?
Music carries memories of a time that has already passed.... it holds the pieces of time and fragments of a a certain version of us which we used to be... Perhaps that's why we listen to songs and sometimes get lost in the plethora of memories which suddenly floats up the hippocampus... the smell of a person from the past evaporates as the notes rise and fall... Han Jun Hee felt the same maybe after her loss... The star crossed love story is a musical journey through different timelines that's what makes it adorable. And the actors played really well specially Han Jun Hee and Kwon Min Ju was played by the same actress yet I could tell when it was Han jun hee and when it was kwon min ju! Watch it! A strange serenity comes to your heart when you watch good drama atleast for me! And this drama is a 100 in that field!! 💕Was this review helpful to you?
A wonderful remake of one of my favorite dramas of all time
I’m not gonna sit here and pretend that I don’t prefer the Taiwanese version still. I have no clue how much of it is the fact that I watched it first vs some subtle difference in storytelling that just makes me bawl like a baby and get a headache every time I watch the old version… Nevertheless, A Time Called You is an incredibly strong remake with a wonderful cast. I was most of all pleasantly surprised at Jeon Yeo Been’s acting skills because of how many different emotions and characters she had to portray (a schoolgirl who is deeply depressed pretending to be the 36 year old version of her who took over her body and yet she is a terrible actress so her own personality slips through no matter how hard she tries - yeesh! That’s not easy). Something about this drama is still nagging at me and I do not think I will truly find out until I rewatch the original version, but for now I’m going to leave it by saying the following: The korean remake is incredibly faithful to the original drama. Superb cinematography and cast, wonderful music selection. Worth a watch, especially if you weren’t ruined by the original! I truly think this drama has the potential to be preferred by someone over the original, that person is just not me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Beautifully portrayed.
teared up at the end, i love how beautiful the aesthetic was, the 90's vines were truly IN IT. i love how Ingyu, Junhee and Siheons friendship was portrayed. how every character had a story to tell and everyone had their flaws.its just something that need your full attention in order to understand the events taking place. the time lapse only gets confusing if you dont pay attention that well. another thing i loved was hoe every character got its happy ending. but the ending was really rushed :/
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Felt a little bit story not complete and rushed
The ending should have extended a bit more and there is a loop hole in this because min ju won't have gotten into accident because she will be saved by chang nevertheless of past changed or not and she won't be in hospital that's a loop hole I don't know if anyone else noticed it I felt a little bad with that and the ending should have been a little more even if it was bad it felt they ended it but rushed somewhat like that.
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No words are enough to describe this - from a person who didn't know this was a remake
Firstly, if you're looking for a review without any comparisons because, just like me, you found this drama by itself, be my guest.As a person who did not watch the original, I really wish we could just appreciate this on its own, instead of pointing out every single thing that tells both dramas apart – even if they are good or bad.
I started watching this, not even knowing it was a remake, and found it astonishing. The whole plot really gives you some food for thought, it's truly a well-told story. It checks every box in what I personally find in a good drama: romance, thriller and mental health issues (yes). The ending is just perfect in my eyes, makes the entire show worth it.
For the OST, the songs were charming and, unlike many people I have seen here, the main song perfectly fitted the emotion that this drama was supposed to give – a certain nostalgia and desperation.
Another thing I would like to talk about is how much Jeon Yeobeen shined as Kwon Minju, I was in complete awe all the time. However, I must complain, there is a lack of women in this story, which makes her the only remarkable female in the entire show.
This show really left a strong impression on me, so I think I will keep on thinking about it for a few days and remember it for a long time. It's simply that beautiful and intriguing, it truly touched my heart.
PS: this is my first review + english is not my first language so I gave my best
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Incredible story telling but you can get easily confused!
This show was outstanding! I loved every second of it! Everything was very thought out from the very beginning, and you can tell the creators put a lot of thought behind everything. I loved the mystery of it all!! I definitely recommend taking notes unless you have an excellent memory because there is a lot to keep track of. I had a whole page of notes going by the time this show finished lol, but it helped a lot, so I didn't miss anything. The acting in the series was incredible as well! Can't recommend it enough!Was this review helpful to you?
Story
I liked the story because it moves slowly, it has jumps in time, and you, as a viewer, have the most interesting part: collecting the pieces in those jumps to understand the final puzzle. And that's really interesting because your mind explodes trying to understand everything, it's a story that you want to solve and that's why I loved it so much, I love how they handle the story.I became so attached to and in love with certain characters that before I knew it, I was crying in their names, in their honor. So, I enjoyed this story with characters who reach your most human side. ♡💞
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What people thinks
Many people think A Time Called You is just a romance with time travel, but it is much deeper than that. At its heart, it is a story about grief, love, loss, and learning to let go. The time travel is not only a plot device it represents the desire to change the past and save the person you love.The story requires careful attention because many important details are hidden in the dialogue and small clues. Every conversation has meaning, and understanding the timeline is essential. If you pay close attention, the series becomes much easier to follow.
In the end, A Time Called You is not really about changing the past. It is about accepting that some things cannot be changed and finding the strength to move forward while keeping the memories of those we love.
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one of my favorite K-dramas
The K-drama is a bit confusing, but it's such a beautiful story. The ending was so beautiful. All I can say is, soulmatessss. Ahn Hyoseop looks as good as ever. The scene where he gave her his jacket and looked at her for a long time and the kiss.. ahhh Love it soooo cute. The music is also so beautifullllWas this review helpful to you?
A convoluted drama that fails to establish itself
It is honestly quite a shame, I had high hopes for this drama from both the trailers and some of the casting. But did it disappoint so much early on that it made me drop the drama completely. Normally I would hold on for hope that it would get better but the drama failed to even give the slightest bit of hope. The concept itself is very convoluted and disorients quickly, having had the entire show spoiled on the decision to drop it all but confirmed my decision to drop the drama. The lackadaisical and nonsensical concept which could work if it was outlined better.The only saving grace with the casting was Jeon Yeo-been, her ability to play both roles of Jun Hee and Min Ju with both of their different personality types was fantastic. But it's a shame the world built around them and the story they are in completely is the opposite. Ahn Hyo-seop unfortunately bores me as a main male lead, his presentation of both roles of Yeon Jun and Si Heon are completely unremarkable and stale. The drama itself doesn't even bother to build up initially the emotional attachment to Yeon Jun, only living small flashbacks here and there which are only a minute or two long.
The only thing truly outstanding about the drama was the production quality, the cinematography and the accompanying music was great. I wished this drama did a better job in drawing the viewer in within the first few episodes and had a better flushed out timeline and concept. Will I return to it? Probably not especially knowing the entire story already from reading the entire story.
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Se prepare pra chorar assistindo.
Inventei de maratonas tudo de uma vez e tô até com dor de cabeça do tanto que chorei esse fim de semana. Aliás, não recomendo esse drama pra quem têm gatilho com temas como depressão e suicídio.Entrou pra lista de melhores dramas que já assisti, a história é envolvente e cheia de plots twist que mesmo no último momento haviam coisas que eu não esperava acontecer. A atuação impecável e acredito que seja um dos melhores papéis do HyoSeop, o protagonista conseguiu roubar meu coração a cada segundo. Eu não assistiria denovo porque seria cruel demais me torturar duas vezes.
O final é aberto, eu geralmente não curto finais assim porém achei coerente com a história e ao menos deixa alguma esperança positiva no telespectador. Ver as memórias deles desaparecendo me causou uma dor absurda, aliás achei o drama realmente genial em questões de roteiro e reviravoltas.
Se você procura um drama pra rir, se emocionar e chorar MUITO... Super indico esse drama, mas aconselho que separe seus lencinhos antes de assistir.
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