See You in My 19th Life

19 Lives Later… Here’s What I Think (⭐️8.75)

Rating: 8.75

I just finished See You in My 19th Life, and honestly… it was pretty good. Good way to finish my 50th drama!!

Overall Story:
The concept is definitely interesting, but also kind of weird if you think about it too hard. She first knew him when they were kids (she was younger and he was already in early high school), and now in the present she’s technically lived like 1000 years but is falling for a 25-year-old. It’s not exactly bad , just one of those things that makes you pause for a second.
I did really like how some of the big moments were handled though. It felt more mature than I expected.

Actors:
Shin Hye‑sun was great , she had really solid acting and clear emotion, and her crying scenes were especially strong. She made it easy to connect with her character, even when some parts of the story felt a little off. That said, she was a little annoying at times. The way she overly emphasized her reaction to eating food, lol it felt a bit extra. She was also pretty pushy at times, especially with how forward she was about her feelings, which sometimes felt a little intense even though the feelings were mutual. It didn’t ruin the show, but it kept it from being a favorite for me. Also, One unnecessary part that has not too much significance to this review, was her dancing lol. I understand her dancing was from her past life, but I felt like it was so stupid… like no one does that.

Also really liked Ahn Bo-hyun in this. He played the vulnerability so well. The way he showed his emotions felt really natural, and his acting made the romance feel warm and genuine, like he was actually in love rather than just playing it up for the camera.

Story
What I did love was how they brought in pieces from her past lives. Seeing those connections slowly come together in the present timeline was probably the strongest part of the show. The whole idea of carrying memories and emotions across lifetimes is such a cool concept.

Overall, it was a solid watch. Not my absolute favorite, but definitely interesting and worth checking out if you like romance with a fantasy twist.


*** Spoiler ***
Misconceptions:
The finale was confusing the "reset" is logically messy because it doesn't explain what her 20+ years of 19th-life memories were replaced with, but the show frames it as a "fresh start" where her loved ones now have the chance to chase her. So when she thinks of her being raised, does she not thing.., “wait who raised me” ..?? I don’t know I didn’t think that was necessary.

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Interesting Plot

This was something unique... It peaked my interest so much..... At first I was going to binge watch after all the episodes were aired... but I couldn't and I was the best decision to watch it ongoing.... it always kept me on edge.... I am more than satisfied with the ending.... The actors must say did a great job in portraying the emotions..... Even though in the starting the ML was criticized for his acting bt I think his acting was good enough... He is a good actor and I loved his acting in MY NAME as well... About FL We all know what kind of actor she is... I don't have to say it... If you've seen Angels Last mission Love then you'll know.... I loved the side actors as well.... The actors who played Yoon Cho Won, Ha Do Hyun, Ae Gyeong and the others did a great job .... MUST WATCH.... Want to keep the review short I don't want others to read and waste time... Instead just go and WATCH IT..... YOU'LL LOVE IT

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AN EMOTIONAL AND CAPTIVATING DRAMA

Some dramas are just so beautiful and leave an ever lasting impact and this is that type of drama.

From the plot pacing and execution which was done beautifully and in an Intruiging manner, with a safe balance of comedy and thrill and also suspense...it was a beautiful heartwrenching and at the same time a healing story.

The acting was amazing from all the characters in the show from the kid actors who played the younger versions of the leads to the main leads and the supporting characters..every ones acting stood out in a unique and interesting manner...the emotions really got to me as a viewer and I must say the acting made the story execution even better.

The chemistry between the leads and the second lead couples were to die for..the tension and cuteness...the pairing of outspoken female leads and shy male leads really had that cite impact to the show.

The cinematography is something I don't worry about when I see studio dragon..I trust them so much and gladly they didn't disappoint yet again...most scenes were shot nicely and the sceneries were breath taking.

The osts were impactful to the show mixing up a calm and emotional osts to the cheerful and bubbly ones that have you dancing around.

In conclusion this drama was an absolute roller coaster of emotions, happiness, healing moments, love, friendship, sisterhood, suspense, thrill and comedy...all put together and execution in a flawless manner....this drama has a lingering effect to it...that will make me remember it for generations.

I highly recommend See you in my 19th life...for those looking for a good..no awesome drama to watch.

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BORING

Started watching with interest, because of cast FL and ML previous drama was very interesting.
After, few episode.. felt there is no chemistry between ML and FL.
FL character felt selfish and clingy. She remembered her niece in poor life because she needed money, previous life when she had everything. She forgot the poor niece from circus.
ML character felt like, he was confused regarding so many things in life.
Story was not convincing enough. Some of previous life was not explained.Some of the side stories was not explained or given enough screen time.
As if, director or editor was in a hurry or wanted to wrap up in 16 episode. Didn't enjoyed watching.

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Not a favourite !

I am sorry I have to say I stopped after three episodes . I did not like it one bit and Shin Hye Sun got on my nerves . She was excellent in My Golden Life , but I think this part did not suit her . I had finished watching " The Man who guards me , the Black Knight " about a similar theme of Karma and past lives and which was highly superior to that one . I could not form any empathy with any of the characters which is disappointing . Better to be watched by people who really like it . I would really have had to persist with it but I did not find it interesting enough . It seems that people are divided about this drama , which would suggest some flaws .

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The Couple just don't have Chemistry

As a webtoon reader, I just can't fathom how they make this drama go in total opposite of what the webtoon is about.
Chowon character changes but the actress makes it work , but then at the story level, it create so many confusion.
This drama really failed in what they are trying to do, as an independence drama and as an adaptation.

The one things I feel really disappointed is the chemistry, at least they should look like a couple and not like a show window couple. I genuinely can't think that this couple will be together other than because the plot demanded them to. Their character don't match, their acting don't match and their chemistry is barely there.
Wish all of them luck in their next project

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One of the best series I've ever watched!

The actors' acting is so on point and I felt a lot of their emotion. The story line is quite understandable for people who dont understand how reincarnation works. Plus I never felt bored with the storyline at all!

The casting is so perfect they even had Shin Haesun and Ahn Bohyun.

I love the OSTs, I personally love Silence by Sunwoojunga. That one's my favorite. That one song by Jo Yuri, Stars by Colde is a good one too! and a song that im confused whether the singer is the actor Ahn Bohyun or ...? Idrk about that one but they have a really nice OSTs playlist.


This series had it all, the story line, the acting, the osts, I love it all :D Might be my best series

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Fate & Destiny are dancing together in this epic story of love and memory......

Since the beginning of episode 1, the cinematography has already been captivating and alluring. It made me keep wanting to watch it continuously. Especially when Shin Hye Sun (SHS) character was reminiscing her previous lives. Every previous lives she described was like a fairy tale and able to bring the audience to dwell into an imaginary world (well to me it is).

This is no ordinary love story where man chases woman but it was the opposite, where the woman diligently chases the man as he was her first love in her previous life. The drama managed to lead the audience on her persistence in love and very convincing as well.

SHS acting was top notch. She delivered each of her characters well (let it be her telling her previous lives or her current one). I especially love her acting when she was trying to remember her 1st live (clenching to the shaman bells) and remembered that a character name Han-Ya killed her sister (though she realized that she remembered it wrong in the end). When she said to Seo-Ha (Ahn Bo Hyun’s character) “Han-Ya, you killed my sister, I’m going to kill you” woah… her facial expression was beyond rage. The way she changes her facial expression through the emotion that she felt through her memories was beyond great acting. She really did her best here. I can feel her rage, despair, devastation and desperation just for this particular scene (which I rarely feel while watching). The best scene for me in this drama.

Ahn Bo Hyun (ABH) acting was great as well. His diversity exceeded my expectation. ABH mostly played tough characters, strong willed, a bit rough and action packed scenes. But in this drama he showed his soft side, his eyes, facial expressions, demeanor are on point. Would love to see him in this kind of character more.
I like how the writer build his character in this drama. I didn’t read the webtoon so didn’t have much expectation but I like his character, who are able to overcome his trauma and be a better person.

I like Cho Won a lot, this character has a very bubbly personality and fun to watch her clumsiness. Ha Yoon Kung (HYK) portrayed her character well. In SHS 1st live, HYK portrayed as her older sister, she has a different persona here than being Cho Won, can immediately tell the diversity here.

As well as Ahn Dong Goo (ADG) character (Ha Do Yoon). I love his loyalty but his indecisiveness about his feeling to Cho Won really frustrating but again.. Ban Ji Eum is the true matchmaker that she is helped him to realized it before too late.
I love how the writer create a happy ending for both Cho Won and Do Yoon.

Ae Kyung (Cha Chung Hwa) has the biggest heart in this drama. She welcome Ban Ji Eum with an open arms. Raised her selflessly without expecting anything in returns.

Overall, the actresses and actors portrayed their character well. The castings were top notch. I wouldn’t imagine other actors playing in this drama.

This by far one of the best drama I watched this year. I will definitely rewatch in the future. There was no boring parts in every episodes I watch instead I keep wanting to watch it.

The ending was the best for me, the role reversal was unexpected yet it gave a great closure to the drama. Many would say it was still an open ending but for me, it brings closure and is a done deal happy ending.
The way Ban Ji Em called “Seo Ha ya” will stay within my memory for a while (I like the way she call him out) :D
The OST songs are good as well. I love most of the songs in this drama. Have a listen to the song title "Star" by Colde. I love the lyrics so much.

Don’t hesitate to watch this drama. Its alluring and captivating. Both the story and cinematography were beyond expectation.
Hope many will enjoy this drama as much as I did.
Happy watching ^^

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Shin Hye Sun did it again! BUT not a great storyline/ending

Imma keep this short and simple.
As an avid drama fan, a great drama includes multiple factors. With modern production companies and high quality VFX renderings, the cinematography is great; however, for a fantasy drama as 19th life, the storyline felt incomplete. I haven't read the webtoon so I am only judging based on the storyline of the drama.

The storyline started out great, entailing the details and explicit things that a viewer should know while keeping us guessing for more. I was genuinely excited. The flirting and butterflies within the drama--hands down to Shin Hye Sun for her AMAZING ACTING! Arguably one of the best actresses, and hands down to every moment of her, laughing, crying, FLIRTING, SCREAMING, ugh, just unbelievable performance. Have always loved her ever since Angel's last mission.

HOWEVER, there are things that got me so confused as to why it was even important or relevant, which sucked because the drama started out SO GOOD, and just crashed within a matter of minutes.

**MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD [read at your own discretion]**





My main questions have to do with why the uncle even got involved in such a thing as the car crash, and his excuse was because he loved the mother??? I'm sorry but why are we supposed to care? Either the writer didn't flesh his character out enough or there's something I'm missing?

Another thing is why did the guy in the first life help FL to that extent? I get that they wanted to paint a twist and act as if he was bad or something, but tbh there wasn't really a real villain, nothing exciting about the villain. Usually, I would salute an antagonist for portraying something morbid or wicked, but this dude really didn't have any of that. He was just there watching the people around him, then giving hints to the FL and didn't explain anything else. And all of a sudden the FL feels like she has so much to do with him, which she did, but it was so short lived, I really didn't get the point of him at all.

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Anywho, I loved the cast and the acting, the character developments for the main leads were excellent. Just there were quite a few things that I felt could have definitely been better executed/elaborated. It just didn't feel complete and suddenly, which is quite sad, I felt like became a waste of time. :(

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How do you repack an opened Pandora’s box? . . . With great difficulties!

This show is hard to score. Not in terms of the acting or the production value but how its fundamental world building is mishandled.

Let’s take a step back. The star of the show is the FL. She has the titular role, and she is all singing and all dancing from start to finish. She has a demanding role and she has to dig deep. On the other hand, the ML feels muted for the longest time and while I understand that he is traumatised since an early age, his performance is quite stilted or maybe it was just the way his role is written. You just don’t feel much energy coming from him. This is the opposite compared to the FL who is on overdrive most of the time. Another issue is the chemistry between the leads is not strong. There are sparks but, on the whole, it feels more scripted than spontaneous. There are also some questionable behaviours by the FL earlier on which just feels awkward.

Surprisingly, I was more invested in the 2CP's romance. It was the usual rich girl/poor man trope but it is more earnest and heartfelt. It felt more organic than the OTP's.

What bothers me more is the way the writer-nims went about building a set of fairly convoluted narrative logic. We see actions and reactions that are attributed to the FL's unique circumstances but the how's and the why's are rarely explained. The internal logic is opaque and obtuse. Their applications are not consistent. It is immersion breaking, but more importantly, makes you question everything you see and hear within the story. The writer-nims are holding all the cards.

Yes, I understand it is a fantasy and certain narrative “flexibility” is to be expected, but I cannot shake the feeling that the storytelling has been twisted into a pretzel.

The puzzle pieces finally click into place in the last episode. I have to say that the final reveal is somewhat underwhelming. There is some much meat in all her previous lives but they are served up as little more than random (emotive) scenes. I wish there is more substance to those recollections.

While her first life held all the keys, its treatment is perfunctory at best. Nevertheless, this episode is still the best of the lot. All the key side plots are tied up with pink bows. The reverse meet-cute is very meta but nicely done and is so sweet. However, the finale is also the last straw for me.

The whole premise of the FL forgetting her past lives is a good idea if there is to be closure but what is presented to us is broken logic and plot holes. It is a Hail Mary moment that didn't quite work.

The FL appears to have lost a few week's memory and went back to her old job but how is that possible? What about her co-workers? They waved her off to start a new job and she is back as if nothing happened. I suppose the CEO can pull some strings. . .

An even bigger hole is her life after running away from her abusive father. Kim Ae-Kyung raised her from early teen to now. What happened there? I can accept she won't remember Ms. Kim when they meet again but who raised her? This is a different reality?

The show can make her forget some memories, but the show didn't alter history/reality en masse. The ML, Ms. Kim and Cho-Won all remembers her so there is no gap in their collective memories. Ms. Kim lived with the FL for years. Theoretically, her room is still out the back of the shop. My head is spinning.

Ditto, why did the ML’s mother remember her past life as well? Was she cursed? That was never explained. So many loose ends if you pause and think about it. All these are just put into the Too Hard Basket™ and buried in a very deep hole.

In the end, the show is watchable and swoon worthy at times. Taken in parts, it is a decent watch. Alas, as a complete package, it is quite vexing. Fans of the stars can roll with it, but it is a challenge if you are not. With that in mind, I cannot recommend this show wholeheartedly. If you want to watch it, please make sure to put on some industrial strength rose tinted glasses and give your left brain a day off. ;)

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Great first half, too many plot holes

As someone who didn't read the webtoon, these are my takes on this drama.

First, of course, I had huge expectations before it aired, as it has versatile actors in it. I'm a big fan of Hye-sun when it comes to acting because she just never fails. I enjoyed the first few episodes. I loved the vibes that this drama gave me. I loved the concept of remembering your 18 past lives, and each life has its own wonderful story.

I just want to say that the actress who played Ju-won is so great at her job. I wish she could be a big star someday. And her chemistry with the little Seo-ha was amazing. I don't think I've seen other little stars have as much chemistry as they did. I also loved the relationship between Ji-eum and Cho-woon. But the uncle-niece was still superior.

When they started to uncover some things, that's when it went down. It's not that bad, but some things feel unsatisfying. At first, the chemistry between the leads was so good, but it started to lose excitement. I was expecting that they would make the other aspects of the drama better, like the death of Ju-won or the first life of Ji-eum. But again, it failed. I laughed several times due to some serious scenes that I wished would make me not laugh.

Am I going to recommend it? Well, if you don't mind several plot holes, then go watch it. I might not be satisfied with this one, but that doesn't mean it's totally bad. Just lower your expectations and just enjoy the relationships in the show. It doesn't have a super-evil villain, so it's easy to watch. It also has a super cute ending for both couples. 

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