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REVIEW:I Hear Your Voice (2013)If I had known Lee Jong Suk/Park Soo Ha was in this drama I would have watched it ages ago. I found it now and its on Netflix. It has only 18 episodes so a good day solid watch. Its so exciting and kind of romantic, just the way I love Lee Jong Suk. There is a few familiar actors that I have seen before in here so I’m totally ready to watch this.
So he’s a stalker now following the love of his life who stepped up to testify that she had seen a man kill his father when he was young and was about to be the only witness she said she was it and even had photos on her cellphone.
It started with a murder. How could I be so naive to think that this could be just a nice little romance. It turned into a nightmare. Kim Hae Sook/[Jang Hye Sung's mother] was killed by the first murderer. He was lying to the prosecutor saying he didn’t kill the very first victim and Jang Hye Sung was wrong when she said that she saw him kill the driver with an iron bar. When she said there was not only her Jong Hye Sung who was a witness but there was another witness as well and that witness was her Lee Da Hee/ Seo Do Yeon The prosecutor. He stopped speaking then.
Her mum last words were “people who harm you are just jealous. Don’t hate those people have sympathy for them. Feel sorry for them. Okay!” The murderer was with her at the time and listening to every word she spoke. He idea was to turn the daughter into a vengeful savage. The mother was confident that she had taught her well and that would never happen. The mother continued saying “ Promise me. Don’t waste your life hating someone. Okay??? You only live once. There’s barely enough time to love people. Okay! Good! Good Thats my daughter ” Don’t do it girl don’t go against your mother’s advice. She supported you through thick and thin and believed in you. Just have faith in your mums words.
A colleage in her office her now boyfriend is forced to defend her mothers killer. He is finding a way to get him off the hook. There must be some truth stories like this where the perpetrator is released through lack of evidence.
How come in this day and age homes in Korea do not have automatic washing machines and still stamp on their clothing in a plastic tub.
Their aquarium looks like our Kelly Tarletons in New Zealand.
Lee Jong Suk/Park Soo Ha is such a good actor. I’m glad I found this one now he’s gone into the Military. He’s only about 23 years old when he was in this drama. He’s so good. I think I need to bring him up on my favourites lists of actors. He got the cutest, sweetest shy smile. Flip flop my heart.
So in Korea they don’y get an automatic jury trial for murders like in New Zealand.
Bits of this drama is so sad, especially when she is trying to cut him out of her life. She is so ruthless, cruel and heartless to him. Telling him he never like her and she hated him. The other lawyer Yoon Sang Hyun/Cha Kwan Woo trying to make her his girlfriend, He has all the advantages, same age, same jobs, same intellectual level. He Lee Jong Suk/Park Soo Ha is starting to remember things.
So hard to put yourself into the position of the other person and make a decision about your own life and the process you are going through without malice. So this is “double jeopardy” Korean Styles.
Gee they drag it on sometimes instead of just spitting it out and getting to the point. Just tell him she is not dead already putting them through the mill.
AHHHhhh! Its over now but such great drama. You can tell it pretty good when you watch all night without getting tired and its daylight without you noticing and then you keep watching all day a still don’t get tired. Lots of humorous bit keep up your interest and you laugh out loud.
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I cannot say enough how much I love this drama. It is so cute, sweet and heartwarming. Plus, it has an interesting plot with some very intense moments. Perfect. I do think it had a bit of a short-coming in the court-room scenes and the overall pace was hurt somewhat by the extension. But the show stuck true to its original intent and I just love how everything concluded in a similar fashion to how it began only we were able to see the growth of all the characters.
There was such wonderful characterization here I'm afraid all other dramas may fall short and disappoint me now. Can we get another show with this writer, asap? I'm sure we will be seeing more from her in the future do to the fact that I Hear Your Voice was an even greater ratings hit than her previous drama Dream High. I'm so sad it's over but so content with such a perfect ending. THANK YOU!
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In Short: A show full of wonderful characters and a great setup. Noona romance with cohabitation is rare, but glorious. Everyone should have a puppy like that.
Pros: I love everyone in this show. The female lead is superbly flawed, in a good way. Super cute chemistry both with first and second male lead. A rarity indeed: I also liked the female second lead. Go figure.
Cons: Some of the courtroom stuff was drawn out. Sesame street law was a little hilarious, but not always in a good way. For the main case, they should have considered real law.
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A Gripping Legal Thriller with a Touch of Romance
I Hear Your Voice is a captivating Korean drama that skillfully weaves together elements of legal thriller, romance, and supernatural abilities, creating a riveting and emotionally charged viewing experience. With stellar performances from Lee Jong-suk and Lee Bo-young, the series follows the extraordinary journey of Park Soo-ha, who can hear people's thoughts, and Jang Hye-sung, a determined public defender, as they join forces to seek justice and navigate a complex web of legal cases. The expertly crafted writing keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with suspense, moral dilemmas, and thought-provoking themes, while the aesthetics, pacing, and the touch of romance enhance the overall appeal. With a rating of 9/10, I Hear Your Voice stands as a must-watch drama that seamlessly combines thrilling legal cases, heartfelt romance, and supernatural intrigue, leaving a lasting impression on its audience.Was this review helpful to you?
A Great Story
An unusual story of the supernatural combined with a murder mystery. It was entertaining from start to finish. There was a lot of emotion and drama that will keep you immersed in every episode. I liked every side story and every character in this drama. The script is very well written and will make you laugh and cry.The only thing between a 10 and my rating of 8.5 was the romance. It was sold as a romance so I looked forward to watching that unfold. For me, it never really did. The kisses were awkward. The last kiss, which followed the loving stare of two people, looked like she couldn’t wait for it to be over. I wonder how many takes they had to do to make it look even that good. It looked like he was trying but she was not into it. In fact, she never sold the chemistry between them at all. The words were there but words don’t make chemistry, romantic acting does. This is just one man’s opinion.
So don’t let my opinion of the romance stop you from watching this great drama. It is well worth your time.
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Timeless Legal Thriller with a Memorable Cast of Characters and a Top Tier Slow-Burn Romance
Good Things:• No one is effortlessly good or irredeemably evil. Everyone gets a story that examines their motivations and allows them the chance to grow and change; even the villains. FL's journey is central, but all the leads share the spotlight.
• If you like slow-burns with a focus on daily life domesticity, tsundere!FLs/steadfast!MLs, witty bickering, role reversals, healing from shared trauma, cohabitation, hurt/comfort, a protective ML with an equally protective FL and helplessly devoted longing, it's top tier.
• Parallelism is used to great effect, both as a rhetorical and narrative device to explore the themes of justice, the cycle of revenge, personal vs professional integrity and the limits of the law from different vantage points.
• Unlike most legal thrillers it doesn't involve chaebol/political corruption, genius lawyers or an episodic case-of-the-week format. Instead it's an arching narrative about how the legal system fails to hear the people that it represents and several people in particular who have to live with the consequences.
• It's an excellent example of the cross-genre complex plots that were hallmarks of Kdrama in the mid-2010s and have been dumbed down ever since: all the niggling details have a purpose and it sticks it's landing at the end. There's also a balanced mix of comedy/tragedy/plot/romance so no one aspect becomes overwhelming.
Either-Or Things
• The age gap. ML is 18/19, FL is 26/27 (int'l). May be deal-breaker for some, though it's more of a 'I would set myself on fire to keep you warm' romance than an overtly sexy one.
Bad Things:
• The cinematography. It has a simple style and high frame rate that looks plain compared to modern Kdramas.
• The pacing. It received a two-episode extension due to high ratings, so the story stretches EP14-18.
Interesting Things:
• Lee Bo Young won the 2014 Best Actress Baeksang for her role as FL.
• The story is loosely based on the fairytale 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde.
Recommended if you enjoy slow-burn romances with domestic/daily life relationships, idealistic legal dramas, anti-revenge revenge cycles and sweeping, panoramic stories.
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Starting from music and direction: The music is always introduced at the right times, and although some footage is not just enjoyable, because of movements perhaps a bit 'too fast, has not ruined anything. I gave a half past nine to music, touching and sweet. I love ost.
With regard to the actors: Impeccable.
Characterization gives the characters: I caraterizzati well and each of them has a personality fresh and credible. Some are a bit 'weird, others perhaps a little' too blunt ... Some, again, you would not think "But he's an idiot?", Yet it is these moments that make you realize how much realism managed to give the actors and creators.
History: History enjoyable to follow, not boring. Do you take a lot.
It 'was my first drama, and I consider myself lucky. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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This show has some fantastic lines that just stick with you and make you smile. The female lead, played by Lee Bo Young, is tough to like at first, but she grows on you. The male lead, played by Lee Jong Suk, though significantly younger than that female lead is able to put her in her place at times. Their banter/conversations are some of the best parts of the show. The second male lead, played by Yoon Sang Hoon, is also an awesome character. He starts out as someone you might find annoying and ends up someone easy to look up to.
The music is good and fits the show well.
This show is just great. There are a couple episodes that I found annoying because I am not a fan of the trope used in them, but over all, I love this show and will probably rewatch it over and over again in the future.
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The reason we love kdramas
to this day, when I've watched so many engaging kdramas, this one remains unmatched. the story is engaging and in every episode there are more clues to the central mystery, and to the two the protagonist's backstory.it's rare that kdramas allow a woman to not be stereotypically cute. in this one, she is a badass lawyer that is great at her job even if she doesn't care deeply. through the story she learns to fight for what is right and to be less self centered. i love her journey as a person
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This drama definitely has its strong points and I can understand why a lot of people loved it. Without doubts it is a beautiful story of love, but it's better to say story of twisted destinies, how lives of main heroes were interacted. There are many interesting ideas which can make a person think. For example Jang Hye Sung's Mother said a lot of good stuff and of course the life of the main villain.
Secondly, the cast is gorgeous! Don't understand me wrong I have nothing against Lee Jong Suk and Lee Bo Young, but I wasn't impressed by them. To say more I was a bit tired of them by the end of this drama. It was too much of them despite the fact that they are the main actors in this story. But the supporting roles were indeed magnificent. I love the skills that actors showed and it was a pleasure to see. I especially liked Yoon Sang Hyun (Cha Kwan Woo), he showed his character so well. He was serious but at the same time very playful and I fell in love with this character and then Lee Da Hee. She was simply awesome in her role of Seo Do Yeon. She showed progress of the character and so much passion. I enjoyed watching her a lot. And other characters too, but I won't mention them all. So the cast is definitely a spot on.
But there are also disadvantages. For me there were a lot of situations where I understood it's just not possible. There are dramas where you also understand it but it is not so obvious. But I hear your voice isn't a happy case. So the overacting and overreaction isn't good.
And all in all this drama is good, there's no doubt in that, but is it so great? I'm not sure, there are a lot of dramas which are worthy of attention, but they didn't receive it. And this drama received it so much, so that I had a lot of expectations and not all of them were fullfilled.
But if you ask me whether to watch or not I will say: watch it. It's good, the cast is great, there are some interesting thoughts. So it's a good drama as far as I'm concerned.
Btw the scene in aquarium was so bloody awesome!
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The relationship between the two female leads is pretty awesome, not because it's healthy, but because it's STRONG. I love the way they mirror each other and how obvious it is that they could be each other, given only slightly different circumstances. This is the relationship I watch, not the primary love triangle.
The supporting cast is pretty strong. I love attorney Cha. His attitude is, as another character alludes, contagious. He gives a lot to the cast and story. I also really like Go Sung Bin -- she's cute, energetic, and sweet. Both of these actors take advantage of showing their characters' depth.
BUT by episode ten/eleven, it's totally losing me. I really can't stand Park Soo Ha--I think his acting is pretty terrible. It probably doesn't help that his character does some pretty questionable/creepy things to the female lead in some of the opening episodes. His monotone voice resembles his monotone character arch.
This was a pretty good show, but now I don't know if I'll finish the season. I'd like more of the female frenemy relationship play out, and definitely more of the mom. :( But I'd pretty much take anything over Park Soo Ha. And since he's a primary character......
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