Lot of kisses in this drama!
I'm not good in reviewing drama so I'll try my best.First of all, I like the cast of this drama. Second, the OST is really good tho I like it too.
The downside of this drama is that, the director didn't give much detail about the backstory in the past life. However, the past life arc was so good! It was pure love that need to end in a sad way.
You see the headline? yes, there are tons of kisses.
The comedy in this drama also are enjoyable and some of the scenes i was laughing so hard because it was so funny.
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Reincarnation & Spells
Everything was so average here with the exception of high production value as it was to be expected.A tragic forbidden love story between a shaman girl and an aristocrat's son, replays when both are reincarnated 300 years later.
The drama meanders between comedy, romance, tragedy and thriller. The characters were interesting. Rowoon in particular since he went from rigid and too serious lawyer to a funny man in love who believed himself to be under a love spell so he explained repeatedly the symptoms of love. Hilarious. The female lead was the usual K drama heroine: tough, kind and brave in the beginning but loosing every braincell after falling in love and giving us a string of bad decisions and ridiculous actions.
Most of the support characters were the comedy part: her work colleagues were the usual gossiping lot, more annoying than funny and his parents bickering. Then there were the "bad guys" his girlfriend and a gardener. They were the most underdevelopped characters because their motivations for being evil was never really explained. Why was the girlfriend, rich and pretty, so jealous of our FL, poor and stubborn? Why was the gardener so obsessed with the FL, so much so he wanted to have a soul wedding and kill her (what is all that about?)? I liked the second ML, whose character was never really clear: was he honest or power hungry?
What about spells? We never learned if they really worked? They did 300 years ago but not today? And the curse he was put upon apparently disappeared when he died and was brought back! Why? The previous sufferers from the curse also died but the curse remained.
Plotholes galore!
But in spite of that, it was a nice watch, nice cinematography, basic story, correct acting. Just that Rowoon is too tall, so when he puts his head of her shoulders, he looks ridiculous!
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Destined With You: Everyone's cheating so it's fine :)
What the actual fuck happened. This drama managed to totally crash and burn in the 11-12 episodes. The breakup saga was so toxic and it WAS cheating no matter how you gaslight me. No matter how bad his gf is, it doesn't erase the fact that he did in fact cheat.This could just as easily be a cautionary tale for women to not be a side-chick, ever. The leads had like negative chemistry. The second lead guy was a god tier catch compared to the douchebag ML. Unless they make him evil in the later episodes which idk I have zero interest now. Like do you expect the FL to have telepathic powers and read your mind??? And when she gets angry you try to KISS her?? Like wtf-- Kisses don't solve anything, if anything it's a manipulation tactic.
It felt so gross and toxic.
I'm not continuing this ever.
There was no explanation about the spells. The plot was left in the back burner for like 4 episodes. Then the Joseon arc was thrown in our face without any explanation or preamble.
And I really don't care how cute it was or whatever. A love spell is wrong. If it did work everything was wrong. So fucking gross. It didn't feel romantic at all. 🤮
In one sentence: This shit is so ass.
I've wasted 12 hours of my life and I will not be wasting anymore.
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Great start. Lost me with the cheating.
The first half of Destined With You was great. It was funny and I was enjoying the fantasy element as well as the creepy bloody hand. In fact, I started to miss it later.My biggest issue was that the ML despite having a girlfriend, kisses the FL. This was clearly a red flag for me so much so that I was angry with the character for a good few episodes and couldn't enjoy the story.
The other issue I had was that by the end, it isn't completely clear if anyone was acting under the power of the love spell or not because of the twist. I'm not sure why they made it seem so confusing. That's a plot hole.
Third biggest problem I had with the show is the father being verbally abusive to the mother as well as negligent towards her needs and the writers made them patch up after teasing a caring younger guy as a potential love interest. There was one more female character that was divorced and found love. Not sure why ML's mother didn't deserve better as well? Is it because they didn't want her to find love with a younger man? The father was so horrible towards the FL as well. All the more the mom should be with a nicer man. This is the second such drama that disappointed me in this regard. First being Doctor Cha.
I still have a few doubts related to the story. Towards the end, I decided to speed it up because the story was moving a bit too slowly.
The best thing about this drama was the SML. I wish FL had ended up with him. He was a really decent guy. FL and ML's chemistry was nice except for the weird cheating aspect. SFL was stunning but unbearable. Acting wise, everyone did great. It was the story that let me down in the second half.
The OST of the drama is beautiful.
I would say the first half of the drama is a lot more fun than the second half. It's not a bad drama but it could have been better with a bit of tweaking.
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Beautiful storyline
Absolutely love the show. Great start and young star cast. the storyline is intriguing. Give it a try you wont regret.The chemistry between Lee Hong Jo and Jang Sin Yu was amazing, adorable, funny and cute. Actor Rowoon and Jo Bo-ah were perfect together. Specially Rowoon showed his acting pro. He gives brilliant yet subtle facial expressions. I hope he thinks about acting in movies, and on more serious script. He displayed a lot of potential, and can be something really big and global hope to see this pair again.
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The OST is the best thing about this show.
The OST. I'd call it spectacular. It's a catchy blend of music that complements the story and specific scenes well.The story's not great. It drags at times and let's just say some characters are artificially put in there to make things happen. Some parts are repetitive. What I appreciate is the "male chases female first" and what I liked even more is the whole love potion situation. I enjoyed that a lot!
As for the cast, Jo Bo Ah is very specific when it comes to pairing and needs "special" care in that aspect. It's about 50:50 chemistry here. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's missing. I can't decide if this pairing is good or not in this case. I think it's still missing something and comes across as just average. Only later in the story, do they start to have some cute moments.
Overall, it's relatively good, nothing spectacular, and some parts are entertaining. So those solid 7 it'll be.
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Bland plot and no chemistry
I love a a good romance drama and was super excited to watch this drama. In my opinion first few the episodes were a let down as the fl was quite a push over and the ml seemed to be forcing this stoic and aloof personality. Through out these episodes the interactions between the characters seemed very forced and I couldn't see any chemistry between the actors. The fact that the ml kept having to process his love and then add that it wasn’t really made it very frustrating as it was often repetitive. And the scene where the fl goes to the beach and the little moment of calm between them felt forced as well. Overall I just don’t see any chemistry between the actors and the plot just wasn’t fun.Was this review helpful to you?
Watch it and enjoy with your family.
Everything about this show is perfect,the comedy,sadness,team work etc and all main characters are good and very Beautiful.The acting and everything is just excellent! The chemistry between actors feels so real. I wish I could just watch all the episodes on the same day hahaha please skip the negative reviews from the haters and go watch this show till the end and plz don't skip an episode. From the beginning to the end, this show is just everything! I'm loving it so far. Go and watch it right now.Was this review helpful to you?
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A never ending storylline
Half way through. Tho it is a beautiful storyline, but it is really bothersome to see the FL push back the ML which is so honnest. That story line could be alot more bold. I feel they are holding so much it becomes frustrating. I read that all of it is worth watching beause of the last 3 episodes being smokey hot. I will do so, because both leads are amazing to watch. I truly hope the end will be worth wile!Was this review helpful to you?
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Jane Austin would roll her eyes
I wonder why the writters/directors still believe that the general public is not ready for modern storylines, strong FLs and mature MLs. Because in spite of excellent photography and acting, this drama is still based on a 'Naive Everygirl and abusive, but handsome Chaebol'.Jane Austin's Elizabeth said to such a guy, some 210 years ago: '...And I might as well enquire why, with so evident a design of insulting me, you chose to tell me that you liked me against your better judgment.' - That is the best description for Mr. Jang as well, a man who did not grow up enough to own his feelings so he puts all the responsibility on the FL, and she is nice (stupid?) enough to pick it up every time.
Eliza had a change of heart only when Fitzwilliam prooved he matured enough to be her equal (seeing his large estate was, ehmmm, welcome addition to his personal change). Let's see what proof will Ms. Hong-Jo reqire.
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Very fun to watch!
This drama surprised me. It's one of the best dramas!The lead actors are doing a very great job with acting. It's their acting that attracts me, it is not the story. They both made this drama one of the best dramas. Very fun to watch! And the lead actors were so fun to watch. I rewatched this drama because it was so fun watching the lead actors...
I normally don't like reincarnation dramas and skip them because I don't believe in reincarnation. But this one is an exception.
Finally, after The Glory this drama got my attention!
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Not for Everyone, but Worth a Watch
Review:Destined with You is a Korean drama that tells the story of an unlikely couple: a star lawyer and a lowly civil servant who is cursed. The two are drawn together by a forbidden book that contains the secrets of their past and their future.
The drama is a unique blend of genres, including rom-com, supernatural, and mystery. It starts off a bit slow, as it introduces the characters and their world. However, the pace picks up in the later episodes as the plot thickens.
One of the things that sets Destined with You apart from other K-dramas is its strong female lead. Lee Hong-jo, the civil servant, is a complex and well-developed character. She is intelligent, independent, and fiercely loyal to those she cares about.
Jang Shin-yu, the star lawyer, is also a well-developed character. He is initially portrayed as a cold and arrogant man, but he gradually warms up to Hong-jo and shows his vulnerable side.
The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable. They have great banter and their romantic scenes are both heartwarming and passionate.
However, the drama is not without its flaws. The plot can be a bit convoluted at times and some of the subplots are underdeveloped. Additionally, the CGI is not always of the highest quality.
Overall, Destined with You is an enjoyable and entertaining drama. It is not perfect, but it is a unique and refreshing take on the rom-com genre.
Recommendation:
Destined with You is a good choice for fans of Korean dramas who are looking for something different. It is also a good choice for fans of supernatural and mystery dramas. However, it is important to note that the drama starts off a bit slow and the plot can be a bit convoluted at times.
Rating:
7.5 out of 10 stars
Personal Opinion:
I personally enjoyed Destined with You. I liked the unique blend of genres and the strong female lead. I also thought the chemistry between the two leads was great. However, I did find the plot to be a bit convoluted at times and the CGI was not always of the highest quality. Overall, I think Destined with You is a worth watching drama, but it is not for everyone.
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