May I Help You (2022)

Supernatural + light dose of romance= Satisfactory

LIKE:
Cinematography, colour pallet, locations and the interiors of the apartments and funeral home.
Wardrobe was appropriate and in good taste.
The FX for sending the people on to heaven were very feel good.
Writing:
the concept of helping both the living and the dead.
The idea behind why FL was ‘gifted special hands’.
I liked the message of being truthful with those close to you, so you don’t have regrets when they are gone.
Music:
was well suited for the scenes and I didn’t notice it being overpowering when actors/actresses spoke. However I didn’t notice anything standing out or really memorable either.

DISLIKE:
Production:
Shaky Camera Syndrome [Someone forgot to activate the film stabilizer!]
Zooming in too close; don’t need to see their nose hair or clogged by makeup pores.
Writing:
Similar concept seen with Mystic Pop-Up Bar and other shows, so nothing new.
The ML and FL are cute for the first portion of the drama, then ML’s trauma shifts the whole show to be about that, before ending with FL trauma. But don’t worry there’s a happy ending, comedy included! Some parts were rushed and it felt a little disjointed. Could also be the editing though. There was some character growth, but we get no definite conclusion for a few supporting characters that were seen throughout the show.

OVERALL:
Very very slow burn for the romance, but we got a little bit of it. Thankfully the comedy wasn’t over the top or frequent. I would recommend it for a supernatural drama, if you are just starting out in this genre. There are better dramas than this, but it is satisfactory and even young teens can watch it. I won’t rewatch it and there were no moments that I wish to see again.

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Connecting the trivial meaning of death in a new light

/- Actual Rating: 8.5/10
/- Finished this on All Saints Day to bring out a closing to another great series. Though, it was unsettling to think that you beautify the dead before their passing by talking to them one last time. I find it peaceful to imagine our loved ones carry on their final wish without remorse or regrets.
/- This series actively made me understand the comfort of each of us passing on and meeting again (just in another world). So I take it positively to see my still alive loved ones to pass on with lesser burden inside me. This has comforted me well enough that I'd get to see them again soon time and fate decides.
/- A belief-changing and perspective driving one.

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Preparem os lenços, não tem como não se emocionar!

Não devemos pensar demais no amanhã, mas viver intensamente o agora, pois não sabemos o que nos espera, e podermos assim deixar de aproveitar ao máximo a vida. Isso foi o que me transmitiu esse Dorama.

Numa pegada de sobrenatural, conhecemos uma Prota que consegue se comunicar, ao tocar, com pessoas falecidas, e com isso fazer com que as mesmas possam deixar sua última mensagem. Prepare os lenços, pois cada história, com os falecidos, tem seu toque de emoção.

E mesmo se odiando no começo, os protas não conseguem deixar de se apaixonar. Foi interessante ver o desenvolver dessa paixão. Ela foi, na verdade, o bote salva vidas dele. Pois, vivendo há anos com o sentimento de culpa, ela trouxe cores ao seu mundo.

O desenvolver do enredo foi bem elaborado, e confesso que teve momentos que me conseguiram pegar de surpresa, e olha que é difícil isso.

Só me sinto ainda um pouco incomodada com o “vilão” que eles criaram para o desfecho da história. Eu tinha me simpatizado tanto, no começo, pelo personagem, que essa transformação dele me deixou um pouco deprimida. Há, tinha momentos que eu ficava agoniada com o sofrimento imposto do prota. Sei que ele se sentia culpado, mas reaja meu filho. Viver de alto piedade por muito tempo não era a resposta.

Fiquei surpresa como colocaram uma explicação, onde todas as pessoas que apareceram se conectavam com a personagem, até mesmo o casal principal. Meio que compreendi que como a salvaram, ela seria responsável de prover, da melhor forma, o adeus de cada, como um milagre.

Só não considero um dorama perfeito, já que pra mim faltou algo. Não é aquela história espetacular, mas interessante de se assistir. E senti falta de um pouco de química entre os atores.

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Simple yet heart warming

I like how the plot focused on kindness unlike usual revenge theme which I'm kind of sick watching them. It's draining.

LIKE

My sudden realisation on why Tae Hee used one arm to save Joon Ho

When the school girl said she regretted not confessing earlier to her crush that made Dong Joo mustered up her courage

When Dong Joo suspected why she couldn't wake Hae An's brother

What Il Sub commented on Hye Jin's case - that statement was very powerful

The real reason why Dong Joo was blessed with her special ability

When Tae Hee and his parents visited Joon Ho - that scene was painful

When everyone was talking about the kind of person Dal Shik was

The moment I realised what Hae An did

When So Ra and Jung Hwa both comforted Dong Joo when she was at her lowest

When Priest Michael found out who was the lady who helped out and visited Dal Shik

DISLIKE

The main leads chemistry is not there but then again this is not a love story

MUSIC - personal fav

Goodbye My Friend - Jamie
Reminiscence - Jung Joonil
Pray - Lee Won Seok

REWATCH VALUE

Seven for now probably re-watching some day.

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Completing Wishes Of The Dead

A funeral director and a doctor (due to past trauma, now works for his uncle "A Dime A Job", doing odd jobs) are the basis of the relationship found in this story.

I had no expectations nor idea of of where the story will lead me as I watched the first episode. Obviously, from writing of this review, I completed 16 episodes without any difficulty. I found this drama absolutely refreshing and enjoyed so much the representation of lost souls and spirits through Baek Dong Joo, who can communicate with the dead, when she touches them in preparation for their wake and funeral.

"A Dime A Job" Kim Tae Hee becomes the loving and supportive boyfriend to Dong Joo. Sceptical at first, Tae Hee eventually becomes her biggest supporter as she tries to complete the last wishes of the dead.

Every episode was entertaining and the un-folding of Tae Hee's past also kept the drama going. Lots of good stories which pulls at your heartstrings. I enjoyed this drama thoroughly.

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WONDERFUL SERIES

I see everybody has different tastes by the reviews.
I only watched this because of the ML (just recently watched him in a series and I liked him so had to watch it)
I read the description and thought it may be goofy or simply not good!
But I loved this series! It had a few good twists too, but most of all I thought it was very sweet and I loved how they wrapped it up in the end explaining all the people that died and the ones that lived because of how they were saved. OMG it was amazing!
I cried many times through the series, but loved loved loved it.
I enjoyed the ML , FL., the Father, the Priest and the Uncle. Good cast I thought.
I only rated "rewatch" low because I rarely rewatch a series.
I think this is a worth watch, but of course everybody has different tastes.

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Not perfect but BEAUTIFUL

before you judge. Read my review till the end.

The drama overall is full of loophole. Like no explanation for certain things and you have to make your own conclusions. Some characters are really unnecessary and don’t have a closure they deserve like the ML ex girlfriend.
Some characters, you will only find the reason and explanation on last episodes. So you might have to remember back who is em and what from 1st episodes.

But overall. The drama is very relaxing. The FL is a very positive person with positive aura. I love the father daughter relationship. The ML is not really that typical successful ceo arrogant vibe kind of ML. But instead he just a normal human. And i love the uncle nephew relationship too. But best relationship is the priest and uncle relationship. Huhu. Overall i love the drama.

It was beautifully done for the relationship part. Not so much on drama suspense and plot twist. The drama actually focus on the FL who can see the dead. And in every episode, you have to be bear with the heartbreak. So prepare some tissue.

When I thought we will be all happy in episode 16, yup we lost one of best character ever. And he is the last person that the FL has to send. And it was soo beautifully done.
All living will end-up with death. And not everyone got 2nd chance. Not every love is explainable. And we don’t have all time in the world to show, appreciate and tell someone we love them.

All in all. In the midst of 21 loss and tragedy, there is a miracle. And our FL is the centre of that miracle even when she didn’t realise it or know it. This drama is funny one part. Sad and tearjerker too. Slice of life too. And teach you bout love and life too.

Everything and everyone you love. Will be gone. So show them your love before it is too late. We always thought we have soo much time on our hands, so we think it is okay to “wait” and “later”. But what if we don’t have that “later” ??

I’m gonna call my father. And my boyfriend after watching this drama. Hahahahha

And all this remind me of a song call “tunjukkan cintamu” by nosstress.

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Un petit bijoux d'humanité !

Franchement ? J’ai trouvé ce drama beau, doux, triste par moments, mais tellement humain et lumineux à la fois 🥹✨
Il m’a vraiment surprise, parce qu’il parle de sujets lourds, oui, mais toujours avec une touche d’humour, de tendresse et de légèreté qui équilibre parfaitement le tout 😅💫

La trame principale est hyper touchante. On sent que chaque petit moment a un sens, chaque rencontre, chaque mission… ça t’attrape sans prévenir. Et j’ai été tellement touchée par certains adieux, même quand ils ne duraient que quelques minutes 🕊️

Et alors la romance… OUI, MERCI !
Pas de gnangnan inutile, juste une vraie alchimie, douce mais intense. Hyeri et Jun m’ont charmée du début à la fin ! 😍
Ils forment un couple qui se construit avec pudeur, tendresse et respect. Et cette scène de déclaration + le kiss ???
J’étais en PLS, mon cœur a explosé, mon écran a fondu, bref : chef’s kiss 🤤🔥

Gros coup de cœur aussi pour les deux oncles, leur duo fonctionne trop bien.
Ils semblent aux antipodes, et pourtant… ils s’apportent beaucoup l’un à l’autre. J’ai vraiment adoré leur dynamique, à la fois drôle, touchante et pleine de sincérité 🫶🏻

Si t’aimes les dramas type Hotel Del Luna, Mystic Pop-Up Bar, ou Midnight Studio, tu vas retrouver un peu cette vibe-là ici aussi.
Mais May I Help You joue plutôt la carte du surnaturel léger, sans trop partir dans le fantastique visuel, ce qui rend tout plus réaliste, et donc encore plus percutant émotionnellement 💔✨

En vrai, c’est pas un drama qui en fait trop, ni un de ceux qui cherchent à te choquer… mais il sait te parler. À sa manière. Et ça, c’est beau.

Bref, un petit bijou tout doux, avec de l’humour, de l’amour, de l’émotion et une touche de magie.
J’en garde un souvenir tendre… et le cœur un peu serré 🥲💕

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Deixou a desejar, esperava mais

Inicialmente, eu achei muito interessante o drama, principalmente a parte do romance entre o casal principal. Gostei muito da sinceridade da FL ao expor seus sentimentos, pois não acho que sempre deve ser o homem a tomar a iniciativa para se iniciar um relação. Gostei de como eles se apaixonaram. Achei tudo maravilhoso até o episódio 10, onde começaram a namorar. Depois disto, não houve romance, não houve nada entre o casal. Entendo que tinham outras questões a serem resolvidas como descobrir quem atropelou o irmão do ML, mas poderiam ter intercalado um pouco de romance e alguns beijos entre o FL e ML.
Contudo, gostei que não houve rompimento e mal-entendido entre o casal principal.
Enfim, pelos capítulos 1 ao 10, eu esperava mais deste drama, pois esperava que mantivessem o mesmo ritmo dos primeiros capítulos. Contudo, foi um bom drama e eu recomendo assistir.

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recommended buat yang lagi pengen nangis

plot romance di sini sebenernya oke oke aja, bahkan bagus karena gapake adegan putus nyambung yg selalu bikin cape tiap nonton drama romance. scene dongju sama temen temennya lumayan dikit dan ga terlalu sering ada screentimenya, emang fokusnya bukan di friendship sih. scene ayah-anak selalu bikin iri soalnya ayahnya dongju bener bener definisi ayah idaman semua orang. scene mantannya taehee bener bener ngeselin soalnya terlalu lambat alurnya, bikin capek nontonnya. yang paling menarik dari drama ini sebenernya cuma cerita selama di pemakaman dan berbagai kisah orang-orang yang udah meninggal. mirip mystic pop up bar, tapi bedanya drama ini ga balesin dendam, cuma nyampein pesan doang. jujur kecewa sama endingnya di eps 16 karena scene meninggal itu, rasanya kayak konflik antara ayah-anak itu belom selesai. baru ayahnya doang yang ketauan kerja jadi satpam apartemen, dongju belom ketauan ternyata masih kerja di pemakaman dan boong soal selalu belajar + taehee jg boong soal belajar bareng. tp ya intinya udah ketauan sih kalo dongju masih kerja di pemakaman, tapi gak gitu juga dong caranya writernim :))))
intinya nonton ini asik, seru, nangisable, tp ga rewatchable soalnya bikin nyesek.

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Adorável

Adorei assistir esse drama, o enredo é maravilhoso e bem diferente dos demais, o roteiro é lindamente escrito, bem dirigido e tudo foi muito bem executado. Esse drama é recheado de boas histórias e lições de vida, a cada episódio você se vê mais conectado com tudo aquilo que está acontecendo ali.

O ritimo é muito bom pois o drama não se torna cansativo em momento nenhum, eu não senti o tempo passando enquanto eu estava assistindo este show.

Tenho que exaltar também os personagens desta série, eles são ótimos , quanta gente simpática , eu simplesmente me apeguei ao padre e ao tio do protagonista masculino, mas confesso que o padre foi o melhor para mim , super divertido, sábio e sério quando tinha que ser , simplesmente amei ele.

Quanto aos protagonistas, vou ser sincera , achei eles fracos na atuação, os personagens que eles interpretaram eles sim eram ótimos com histórias de vida bem complexas e interessantes, graças ao roteiro interessante e da boa direção você quase esqueçe da cara de paisagem dos protagonistas.

Falando nisso achei bem desnecessário como o protagonista masculino tratou sua ex namorada, fiquei desconfortável com aquela situação, poderia ser menos da parte dele a final ela nunca fez nada de mal para ele. na realidade eu não consegui me simpatizar muito com esse protagonista masculino , faltava algo nele para mim.

Em fim eu super recomendo que você assista a esse drama, ele é leve mas ao mesmo tempo complexo porém consegue equilibrar bem isso. Foi muito satisfatório assistir a May I help you.
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I loved watching this drama, the plot is wonderful and very different from the others, the script is beautifully written, well directed, everything was very well executed. This drama is filled with good stories and life lessons, with each episode you find yourself more connected with everything that is happening there.

The pacing is really good as the drama doesn't get boring at any point, I didn't feel the time passing while I was watching this show.

I also have to praise the characters in this series, they are great, so many nice people, I just got attached to the priest and the uncle of the male protagonist, but I confess that the priest was the best for me, super fun, wise and serious when he had to be, I just loved him.

As for the protagonists, I'll be honest, I thought they were weak in acting, the characters they played were great with very complex and interesting life stories, thanks to the interesting script and the good direction you almost forget the landscape face of the protagonists.

Speaking of which, I thought it was quite unnecessary how the male protagonist treated his ex-girlfriend, I was uncomfortable with that situation, it could have been less on his part in the end, she never did anything bad to him. in reality I couldn't sympathize much with this male protagonist, there was something missing in him for me.

Finally, I highly recommend that you watch this drama, it is light but complex at the same time, but it manages to balance it well. It was very satisfying to watch May I help you.

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Un bel mix di fantasy e commedia romantica!

Per gli amanti di fantasy a base di fantasmi e paranormale questo dramma è perfetto.
Tutta la storia si incentra su questa ragazza che vede i morti poco prima della loro ascesa e prova a risolvere i loro problemi in sospeso.Cosi si imbatte in tante vite diverse e situazioni di ogni genere.
Nel suo mondo entrerà un ragazzo che ha un risentimento del passato.
È uno di quei bei dramma dove pensi che sia tutto un po' scontato ma man mano escano fuori intrecci e legami tra una storia e l'altra che lasciano sorpresi. Da un dramma fantasy si trasforma in un noir molto accattivante.
Molto bello questo dramma merita la visione.

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