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Strong premise that got lost along the way
I started watching this drama not actually knowing what the story was about, and it almost immediately piqued my interest as the premise of the FL being able to detect lies seemed interesting and unique. I really enjoyed the first few episodes, however it slowly started to lose itself and it felt like it didn't really know what it was trying to achieve.My biggest issue is that there are far too many episodes. They clearly did not have enough material to fill 16 episodes of upwards of an hour each, and it was just impossible to drag the storyline out for that long without it getting lost along the way. There is so much unnecessary filler in here, which I often don't even mind in dramas, but in this case it wasn't even particularly interesting a lot of the time. By the time it gets to the final 2 episodes it's just completely pointless and nothing is happening as they have already wrapped up the main crux of the story by this point, and it was so fillery that it was not only boring but also felt incredibly awkward because already pointless scenes were being dragged out longer than they needed to be. I didn't even want to finish it since the story had already been completely wrapped up and so there was no incentive to, and ended up skipping through huge chunks of the final episode because nothing of value was happening at all.
It also got to a point where it felt like the FL being able to detect lies - which was the main selling point of the premise - felt completely inconsequential to the storyline, as at it's core it's really just a basic murder plot and while to some point her lie detecting powers did help them solve the case, it very easily could have been solved without her being able to hear lies. There was also no reason for her to lose and regain her powers towards the end, in my opinion, as they didn't really have that big of an impact on the story in the first place and there were no consequences to her losing her powers either. I understand that it was part of her character development of her learning to accept hearing/not hearing lies, but again it just felt completely inconsequential to me.
To add to this, the storyline itself once you remove the FL being able to hear lies is incredibly basic and predictable. I knew exactly what was happening at every moment before it happened, and I had guessed the culprit almost immediately. I also had a feeling that the "twist" with Deuk Chan being in love with Do Ha was going to happen, although I wasn't sure if they were actually going to go down that path or not. The mystery as a whole left me feeling underwhelmed as nothing felt shocking or had an impact on me, and it really was just a run of the mill murder mystery.
The acting overall was pretty decent, and the main couple was cute enough, although I thought that this was supposed to be a romance first and foremost and it kind of lacked in that department for me too.
It's overall relatively decent and I managed to make it through to the end, but it didn't feel like it did anything particularly special and I felt a little underwhelmed and disappointed in the end as I had much higher expectations for it based on the first two or three episodes. I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it had been condensed into maybe 12 or even less episodes, but it's an easy enough watch (although TW for self harm/suicide) if it's the kind of drama you're looking for.
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THIS DRAMA's COLOUR IS GREEN. GREEN FLAGS EVERYWHERE
This was such a breath of fresh air. So different from other kdramas and I have watched 150 of them. Intelligent and logical FL . ML was like a shy puppy . Both of them green flags. This drama has a love triangle but it so mature. THE BEST SECOND LEAD I REPEAT BEST SECOND LEAD in any k drama ever. Respects her boundaries, respects her bf , not a typical kdrama triangle plot. Also if you go to the drama without knowing any spoilers, you are in for a surprise. Like the plot will shock you a bit, that bein said it's a murder mystery too but don't go for just the mystery. It was so refreshing to watch , If you are in a mood for a happy ending romance kdrama, with no disgusting drama and green flags give it a chanceWas this review helpful to you?
"Useless Lies" should have been the Main Title
I binge watched first 6 episodes and it felt really good. The story is unique and the suspense part in the starting episodes made it more interesting and got me hooked. Also the lie detecting scenarios felt really good and funny in the first few episodes. To be precise - "A great Start".I reason I said "Useless Lies" would be more suitable for the main title is because I felt even thought Female Lead can detect lies the situation or the questions might be inaccurate(If you know..you know). So, I felt week by week the story deteriorated but it was watchable and not boring at all. But it picked up again when the murder mystery came into light.
Their dating era felt surreal to me. But got to admit they have the healthiest relationship ever. I am happy it ended really well. But kudos to the writer and the team of "My Lovely Liar" I have not even a bit expected the plot twist with Deuk Chan.
Coming to the Acting everyone performed really well. But I kinda expected more from them but that's ok, the story made it up for me. Leads did a great job. Lee Si woo(syaon) is a great actress, she portrayed the character really well, can't wait to see her in a main role. And i'm happy for Chi Hoon, he finally acheived his dream........hahaha.Literally Chi hoon is the most aloof and a funny character.
In short, it started well, the mystery and plot twist is awesome, and it ended really well. Just another good fantasy K-drama. So, Go Watch it!!!!!!
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Start of with a mist of mystery but ends up kind of meeh
What do you get when you combine a Lovely Cast, a predictable plot, Cringe and a whole lot of annoying elements?Well I guess you get a whole lot of watchers who want to enjoy this but end up just felling meeh... Was it worth my time? probably not? Was it bad? Not really... it just lacked that spark that could have made up for all the annoying elements that would make me go oh all is forgiven.
The drama starts off with a mist of mystery, a male lead who is some kind of Korean Phantom of the Opera with mostly mental scars, meets a supernatural... Our male lead has this mysterious unavailable charm that was almost captivating however once he took off the mask the mystery was kind of gone and all that remained was a beautiful face with a whole lot of cringe.
Our female lead had so many monologs I found myself bored off my mind and the people around them where 50 shades of annoying with one pretty good lookin Ahjusssi and well that is.
The story while predictable had a lot of good hidden inside and the good cast kept me from dropping this and stands for all the good so while I admit this was not the most enjoyable watch of the week, I still feel that the good does accumulate to a 7 ... So if you do not mind over the top annoying elements and love the leads in this it may just be a really good choice. But if you are just a fan of the leads you may just want to skip this.
Also will someone PLEASE give Seo Ji Hon a good romance where he is the male lead... Seriously this is getting ridiculous.
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it started great but
on the first 8 eps, i was in love with the storyline and the main couple, but when they got together it became soooo boringthey lost all the chemistry they had and the development of the murder was poorly written. 12 eps would be enough to develop well the story and the couple, but it wasn’t, it was more 8 eps with pure boredom 😭😭
seriously, i watched the last 2 eps in 2X speed and finished the draw because of syaon and chi hoon
i am rlly mad because i love hwang minhyun’s acting and got sooo happy that he was finally a male lead, but he choose the wrong project tbh😭
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Fluffy romance but thriller part was quite disappointing
The drama is a decent watch if you like fluffy romance. The ML and FL are cute and very complementary in their personalities. They meet again and start to learn about each other, trust each other and the dating stage drags to arrive but there is obviously something between them. SML is not too clingy, and he has his priorities. SFL is childish so no worries from this side. There are also 3 secondary romances that were not so interesting for me, but I believe that some others will enjoy them.The thriller part is interesting and intriguing at first. Because there are little infos and the mystery has huge consequences on the ML. But when the truth starts to unveil, the victim gained little sympathy but more pity from me. The final twist is surprising because it follows an unexpected and unusual path for kdramas but it also looks cheap and lazy writing. To put all this on one sided feelings and accidents…
The drama suffered from the characterization of the ML. He was way to nice always saying sorry and full of good intentions… to the point he looked bland to me. He also had little good impact on the others and he barely contributed to the solving of the mystery. I loved the FL. She brought light and fun to the drama with a great personality dealing with ML, SML, clients, her parents, employees, rival… SML Is my fav ML. I liked how he dealt with his personal issue and how he did his job despite the uneasy situation. The culprit was also a complex and interesting character with good intentions and very bad actions.
Overall, it was ok but wish the ML was stronger or maybe it was the lead male actor. His acting was below par compared to the other lead actors and especially the SM lead actor. It showed. But I wish him the best like to the others. 7.5/10
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Better than I thought
Initially I didn't expect to like this series at all. Especially because of the title and poster... it seemed a bit cheesy tbh. But I began to like it after ep 3/4. Kudos to the writing of a non-toxic and cute relationship for that. It's a nice watch. I gave it a 6/10 which is a good rating. I think a 5.5 or 5 rating could be appropiate as well. But since I had a surpisingly good time with it for many episodes, my rating is a bit higher than that. It's a sweet romance you can use as an in-between series or just as a feel-good drama. I guess it has the potential to get quite boring if you binge watch it.PRO:
- Writing of the characters and romance: the romance was healthy and cute, I really liked the episodes where they were slowly building up the relationship between the leads
- Acting of the SML and FL, give Seo Ji Hoon another main role in a proper drama please...
CONTRA
-Murder mystery plot-line: just a matter of taste, I personally dislike murder mysteries in the romance genre most of the time, I thought it was boring and the plot-twist did not catch me becaue I didn't care, I started to skip these parts
-ML's acting: I do think Hwang Min Hyun's acting has improved, but it still felt odd and empty at times
RATING: Good 6/10
An okayish/good drama if you want something lighthearted. Just don't expect anything too complex. I had a good time with it and that's it.
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Not very captivating as a mystery but the rest is worth a watch
I was very much impressed when i first saw this series, entered with no expectations and found it very cute and intriguing , enjoyed the first half of it but later with all the mystery scenes involved i felt they dragged it for a little too long so i was on the verge of dropping it ,but i am glad i dint . The ending 3 episodes were very well wrapped up .Expect for how long they dragged to reveal the mystery, i was surprised by killer's true identity. Would have loved it , had they focused on it a little more much and revealed it much sooner . So this part of the drama had a loop hole but again because of a very clean ending i had a good experience watching it.
The writer chose common concept of lead having a special ability, murder suspect, hidden identity but execution was quite novel and didnot have a cliche plot.
The leads were super cute together .Loved how things ended with Kang min and all the supporting characters were well played.
Like how every coin has two sides, this too had its own pros and cons. If you are up for some cuteness, clean ending series, happy romance and would'nt mind skipping few scenes/ episodes - Dont miss out on this.
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Beautiful Modern Drama with a realistic touch <3
NGL, I was waiting close to every week for this. Monday and Tuesday had become the days I look forward to wind down after work thanks for this drama.Kim So Hyun has always been one that I look forward to in terms of acting. She never fails. One of the promising actress in this generation. Minhyun on the other hand, was really good in this drama, towards the end. Maybe they manage to be less awkward but I am happy to see Minhyun grow. There are times where he was a little awkward but I find that it fits his character.
If you are looking for a realistic love story, I think this would hit the spot. They portray trust and love in a really realistic way and the problems that arises during each conflict are really true to life although the scenario might not exactly be that way in life because simply we are all not superstars.
Its sad to say goodbye to this drama and I kind of like the ending of this drama. I wished that there was more wholesome ending but this fits into their pace real well. The pacing of the drama, would be slow in my opinion as I often find myself skipping through the portion or fast forwarding it. Overall, a good watch.
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The Story line!
I didn't expect this drama will be this fun!i laughed every episode and i swear its have the best ending that make you can't wait for next Monday and Tuesday!
highly recommended you this drama if you need something fresh and funny!!
ohhh andd it has mystery story too, so it complite story from funny, romance, mystery. The chemistry between female and male lead is amazing!! I love them onscreen and offscreen ^^
Hwang minhyun and kim so hyun chemistry is not joke guys! you will have a butterfly in your stomach xixixiix i will rooting for them! hwaiting my lovely liar team!!!
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Lovely - if I say so it is!
It was one of the best shows currently airing and a breath of fresh air. The plot of pretty simple really - FL can hear lies in real time and ML is overly cautious of people.I enjoyed figuring out the mystery behind the ML and the whole what-happened or who-dun-it scenario. Though I figured it out relatively quick, it didn't seem obvious to others so it's a decent mystery.
Watched this for Hyung Min Hyun. His role is similar to that of Alchemy Of Souls where he is a quiet and decent guy who falls in love. We get some nice action sequence initially as well and I hope he does such roles in the future too. I also enjoyed his cute comedy.
Kim So Hyun - I loved her line - if I say so it is. I started using it in real life for fun. I liked her strong yet soft personality. She has empathy for others. The leads had good chemistry.
I love mix genres that mix romance with mystery and if you're like me you might like this as well.
The OST is nice and there are lots of different songs included since it covers a music company and Min Hyun plays a songwriter.
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Second half was mundane :(
I actually binge watched the first 6 episodes. Found it very interesting and intriguing. Unfortunately it did not last, as the second half became dull and mundane.Many reviewers said that Hwang Min Hyun aka ML face was stoic and lacked expressions throughout. I tend to agree on that. The chemistry was missing between both leads. There were some kissing scenes but it seemed more like good friends kissing lol. The main plot was quite predictable and the last few episodes were draggy.
The side plots with the side characters were dull and uninteresting. All in all it was just alright. Which is a shame really, cos it had much promise at the beginning.
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