My beloved drama
I have seen both of the leads in their previous movie called 'The Witch' , so I expected the chemistry to be lit. As I expected they never failed me. The chemistry Among them was 101%. They were perfect for each other's happiness and sorrows. The one to rely on.Such a well written drama with perfect ending. I enjoyed the drama to the fullest. IG now it's a goodbye. 8 weeks was so much of fun and happiness and tears with them. I hope they win more awards for this drama as it's one of the best in my eyes. Kudos to the director, writer, actors, actresses and to the production team.
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The softest drama that will warm your heart and will give you butterflies
If you are searching for a healing drama about family, friendship and love our beloved summer is the oneThe growth that happens to the cast is so comforting
This is a soft drama that will melt your heart and warms you inside
The cast and the acting is so natural and smooth that they make you attached to the characters and relate to them
I enjoyed every episode and loved every moment
Great soundtracks, decor and production !!!
Would recommend for sure
Definitely on my rewatch list
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Does everyone still loves the same person after 10 years?!
Maybe one day my desire to write this review will increase...STORY – the story is not very interesting. Even the characters are not interesting to me. The couple is cute, but that is it. The documentary about the top and the worst student is a great idea and it was funny. I cannot understand why those two would film again, after they broke up in such painful way…
ACTING/CAST – the acting is ok. I do not understand the role of some characters and the importance in this drama.
Choi Woong is an artist that draws buildings, works for more than 12 hours per day and yet, he says that he is lazy. His artistic vein is not well explore…
His sweetheart broke up 5 years without tell him the reason and lives in the shadow of happiness… He has great parents and a story behind that…
Kook Yeon Soo (Choi ex-girlfriend) is a hardworking woman that lives without any purpose, except, maybe, taking care of her grandmother. She lacks social skills.
Kim Ji Woong is Choi’s best friend, but also in love (even after 10!!!!!!! Years) with Choi’s ex-girlfriend. He is lonely and without family, enduring the pain of loving Yeon Soo and having an absent mother.
NJ – the most interesting character for me and the only character I was rooting. Do not understand why she should be interested in a man that does not pay any attention to her, but…
Koo Eun Ho (Choi’s manager) and Lee Sol Yi (Yeon Soo’s best friend) are cute.
MUSIC – I find one or 2 themes very good and well used in the drama.
REWATCH VALUE – maybe some parts. Just to understand how Koreans endure 10 years loving someone, even when they do not see or even communicate with each other for more than 5 years.
OVERALL – cute story, a nice warm ending but… I think it is too long for the lack of depth in the story and the characters.
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tender, soft, and precious. it's been a joy.
I'm going to miss this drama so much. The last time I felt this taken by a drama was It's Okay to Not Be Okay. I felt so fully invested in the characters and the development was laid out for us beautifully. It's truly been an honor to watch this drama. The casting was pure perfection. Dami and Wooshik and their soft facial features and their magnetic chemistry, it felt so natural to watch them show us this love story. It hits you in all the right places. Challenges you to become more patient and understanding. Urges you to trust in yourself and live boldly. I want to thank the entire production team for such a treat. Our Beloved Summer holds such a tender place in my heart. I'm so happy that I watched it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Sweet, heartwarming, and fun to watch
This drama was very heartwarming, sweet and fun to watch. The ML and FL did an excellent job portraying their characters. I fell line love with both of them. I also liked the supporting characters his friend who also had a crush on the FL lead but he never really did anything but have his heart broken because he would not ruin his friendship with the ML. The two ML I loved watching how they became friends and how they were there for each other. I also liked his manger he was fun, goofy and had me laughing. The FL leads friend was also bright and fun to watch. When the manager and the friend where in scenes together they always had me laughing. Also enjoyed the colleagues of who they worked with. Even the star that was in this that liked the ML I even ended up having a soft spot for her. This was a nice drama that showed the value of friendships, relationships and the people around you.The story was fun to watch it was about the ML and FL in high school they do a documentary she is the smartest in the class and he is last in the class. They are the exact opposites. Years later the document goes viral and they ask them to do another documentary this is how we get flashbacks from high school and find out they actually had dated for a few years and broke up.
Since they are now doing the documentary again we have the ML and FL starting to care for each other again. It is a very nice development of their relationship. I loved the ending I think it wrapped up nicely!
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Top 5 dramas of 2022,regardless of how early in the year it is!
Going to keep this short everything in this drama is amazing,doesn’t feel dragged out,boring or lacking in anyway for me.Gook yeon so is quickly becoming one my favorite female Korean actresses,some people didn’t like her in itaewon class but I loved it, she’s a amazing actor and so likeable,she’s adorable aswell.
Choi woong changed my opinion of him in this drama, I wasn’t really interested in his dramas but now I really like him because of his performance In this!
There was no random twists or breakups between the ML and FL lead which lead to a perfect ending.
Also have to mention the MUSIC in this drama is top tier v’s OST for this is amazing and every bit of music they played along with made me enjoy this drama more for me,
This will be in my top 5 for this year and I know this because it’s been a while since this show finished and I’m still thinking about it ,I loved everything about it!
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What a masterpiece!
I'm compelled to write this review because I believe everyone should watch this series. However, if you're new to Korean drama, don't start with Our Beloved Summer, there are a lot of high quality KD, but OBS is on a league of its own and it sets the bar high.STORY:
How can a simple story be told in such an exquisite work of art? The writer, Lee Na Eun, had a vision and trusted a rookie director, Kim Yoon Jin, to execute. No details were spared, from the cell phones used in the life stages of the characters, the books borrowed from the library when they were in HS, then as adults, and during the proposal. The place where they broke up and where Ungi said the magic words to Younsoo. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the beautiful cinematography of “Our Beloved Summer”. The series showcased the beauty of each of the four seasons.
ACTING/CAST:
Choi Woo Shik and Kim Da Mi are exceptional actors and their chemistry in OBS is un-matched. We can see why their co-star, Kim Sung Chul, referred to it as a national treasure. Choi Ung and Yeon Soo’s characters are typical of any Korean dramas and so is their story. What set them apart were the actors who played them, give all the awards to Wooshk and Dami now. They weren’t even on my radar prior to OBS, I watched IC but didn’t care for Dami then; and decided to watch Parasite in between OBS episodes.
OST:
The music of “Our Beloved Summer” pulled everything together. The story, the characters, each setting, each scene, were all made more beautiful because of the soundtrack. This is the first OST that I purchased, and I had to pay more for shipping than the actual products – I can’t wait!
REWATCH VALUE:
I rewatched most episodes while waiting for new ones to be released. I’m planning on rewatching the entire series, with less anxiety of how it will end, and more appreciation of its artful storytelling.
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Our Beloved Summer
This drama is a piece of artwork. Some may argue that this is a slow-paced drama, but I disagree. I'll be honest, I never expected to become addicted to dramas, particularly those classified as "rom-coms," but here I am. This drama doesn't feel like a rom-com (at least for me), because they hurt us every episode. (no cap) EP 11 is my favorite episode, and EP 8 is my favorite scene (which is also Dami's favorite scene). It just that even that simple gesture made everyone's heart flutter and I am one of them! Don't let a few bad reviews deter you from watching this! (Although, it's your choice.)Was this review helpful to you?
never forgetting my first love either
i spent years being reluctant to start watching kdramas for reasons completely biased by steryotypes and when i finally gave in after my moms insistance it was the biggest reality shock i've gotten in a whilethe drama responsible for changing my mind was our beloved summer and ever since i watched it in march i didn't stop looking for new kdramas to start and to fall in love with
still, just like these two characters, i haven't found a better replacement for my first love and our beloved summer remains superior on my kdrama ranking
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I wish my summer was beloved too
Feb. 20, 2022Oh damn, another drama done on my ever-growing list of k-dramas. I can't believe it’s done. Our Beloved Summer is one of the few dramas where I will excuse the "break up" parts because it is so well thought out and not like those unnecessary breakups in other dramas.
The chemistry is splendid, I think that the male lead and female lead were able to convey the emotions needed. I like how the acting is just appropriate and the casts were not overacting or underacting. Also, the documentary movie was so cute as well. I kinda skipped it through while watching since I cannot find the subtitles. But I'll edit this review, once I find the subtitle for their move.
Ji-ung is the character that I have a lot to talk about. For me, I relate heavy to his story so maybe this is why he captured my heart and my attention throughout the whole series. Yes, it is hard to accept parents who have neglected you throughout your whole life. I also understand why he felt that way. I just wanna hug him so bad cause he needs it so much. Thank god, he was able to find some sense of family with Ung's parents. I really hope that Ji-ung was given a solid partner, but I'll settle for the hint that the directors gave away.
I guess the moral of the story is: cherish your life and live as if it is you're last...
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the story of a relationship that isn’t over yet
Woong and Yeon Soo had filmed a documentary when they were in school, which now has gone viral. So, years after their first camera encounter, and a long time after their painful breakup, the two will have to film its sequel.Korean Drama Our Beloved Summer is a slice of life drama about a love story that has a more realistic approach to it. The drama is well constructed, revealing the past story slowly, while the characters are dealing with their current problems and emotions. And even though the love triangle was dimmed to not work, the slice of life vibes, with a more character-driven story, gave a refreshing approach to the love story.
The latter was a bittersweet romance, with an emphasis on the melodrama and few surprises when it came to its outcome and progress.However, towards the ending, the drama started showing its weaknesses. The couple, though they were mostly connected by their teary past, they didn’t have many things in common to keep them interesting for the viewer. Also, the story got more and more predictable and had few things to offer. In the end, it was more about miscommunication than drama.
Another culprit is the fact that the series founded the story on the logging for the main couple to get together. So, after that, the drama didn’t have anything else to say, though they could have explained Woong’s family situation more in-depth compared to the brush-off that happened.
Yeon Soo used to be the best student in her class. She was raised by her grandmother and she has always been struggling to survive financially, so she learned to be tough and built a nonchallenging character. Kim Da Mi‘s comeback proves that she is a versatile actress. Woong is a quirky character who is a talented artist. He is closed up and he hardly opens up or makes friends, though he is an aloof young man. He is very emotional and sensitive.
Choi Woo Shik did a great job with his performance. Ji Woong is Woong’s friend. Due to their common name, he always lived under his shadow, though he never really envied him, due to Woong’s sweet character. Ji Woong is a lonely man who feels like he doesn’t fit in. Kim Sung Chul gave a quite emotional performance.
NJ is a famous idol who is always busy, but finds nothing to make her happy. She likes Woong, however, she gets disappointed that he doesn’t seem to be as interested in her. Roh Jeong Eui handled her character brilliantly.Sol Yi is Yeon Soo’s friend. She used to be a scriptwriter, but she quit and has opened a pub that isn’t doing so well. She is an energetic character, friendly and loyal.Park Jin Joo is dramaland’s favourite side character and she is always delightful.
The drama had a smooth OST and an enjoyable pace, that didn’t confuse with the back and forth.
My overall rating for the Korean Drama Our Beloved Summer is 7 out of 10. The drama managed to present the story in a clever, entertaining way.
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MUST WATCH !! A true youthful masterpiece depicting the concept of life in a beautiful way
Wow. Just wow. This show was indeed an experience in many ways, I had given this drama a try when it first aired, however, I gave up midway through the first episode only because I didn't think it'd interest me. One day, I was reminded of this drama when I saw the OST in stores. I thought to give it another shot and I truly fell in love with every detail of this show, every character was explored thoroughly and the romance was genuinely perfect. This might just be one of the best youthful romance dramas I've seen this year everything from the plot to the characters was flawless, I am gonna miss this drama dearly, I love how they gave insight into each character's life allowing us to understand hardships that they've faced as well as showing the concept of mistakes that have been made in the past and how the characters grew from them. It was a perfect depiction of a drama driven by its characters and that's what I love. I cannot even think of a single thing I've hated, I'm not a person who writes many reviews however due to how much I loved this I had to give it a review. I think this drama will always remain one of my favorites and I wish for many people do give this drama the recognition and love it deserves.Was this review helpful to you?
