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For me there was no boring scene in this drama
The OST "it's you" made me watch this like when how the first episode ended and it started playing I had literally goosebumps but yeah the drama itself was worth my time like it was so good seeing them both on screen Im sad that it ended but yeah all good things have to end if you want to watch it then go for it Im sure you won't regret itThe OST "it's you" made me watch this like when how the first episode ended and it started playing I had literally goosebumps but yeah the drama itself was worth my time like it was so good seeing them both on screen Im sad that it ended but yeah all good things have to end if you want to watch it then go for it Im sure you won't regret it
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Wonderful Cast with Wasted Storyline
I usually approach fantasy dramas with high expectations which this drama didn’t meet but an overall okayish watch nothing spectacular and exception about the storyline.‘’ Destined with you’’ presented a mixed bag of pros and cons. A major reason for me to watch this drama was Rowoon for his striking visuals however the storyline lacked overall depths leaving audience with no interest to continue watching. Despite this setback, the drama does have some heartfelt moments of romance and suspense which served as a saving grace.
Rowoon’s visuals in the drama was such a treat to watch. The overall cast was well picked and aesthetically pleasing to watch, the acting was great and not overdone. However, the weight of the storyline was wea. The narrative lacked depth and failed to engage me as an audience. By episode 10 I felt the story completely lost track and couldn't wait to start another drama. FL has no personal character development and overall was just a spineless and confused individuals who didn't have her prioritize straight. By episode 8 the story completely loses its fantasy element and turns into a cliche love trainable and personally I feel so much could’ve been done. The romance aspect was given more importance than the fantasy element and that awful for a drama that promises us a compiling romantic fantasy.
Another notable drawback was the limited screen time of the second male lead. By episode 10 he is established as the male lead and cue to an upcoming love triangle. However prior to that not much importance was given to him so I felt so disconnected with him knowing nothing about him as an individual. This lead to lack of investment in the second male lead which affected my overall viewing experience and left a void in my narrative.
The chemistry between the leads was pleasant to watch and there were some heartfelt moments which made my heart flutter. However, it is not worth a second watch in fact I struggled to continue watching due to the weak and lengthy storyline. In conclusion it has some positive aspects but if you’re looking for a Romantic fantasy I’ll suggest investing you time on something better.
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Worth it for the great actors!
Two of my favorite actors, but I felt like the affection was so awkward. I don’t know if it was because of their height difference and Rowoon had to kind of hunch over Jo Boah.I was still fixed to the storyline, though. Past lovers are always a good plotline in my opinion.
Mostly because I was flabbergasted the MMC would have a girlfriend for soooo many episodes, right up until ep 11! I know this differed from an actual cheating trope because he didn’t have feelings for the girl, but she got on my last nerve, always interfering and just being there! Like one conversation, dude and she would have been rid of. The MMC was super passive throughout, especially with his father.
I liked the second male lead, but even he had his moments of just getting in the way. It’s lazy plot bunnies and this story didn't need that many cliffhangers.
(Notable mention to the work colleagues' sideline relationship! So cute.)
Overall, I enjoyed it, would watch it again, and would recommend it.
If only to see the bloody hand which was oddly erotic lol.
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Quite a hot love story
I watched this show several times as it got better and better each time. The weird story gets clearer and turns into a sweet love story with a few hot scenes:-)The parts with the psychopath can be skipped without losing the context.
Rowoon is very strong, playing an arrogant guy who becomes funny, love sick sweet and very caring. He is very convincing in the hot scenes:-)
I would have chosen a different FL but she is actually
a good fit in this role.
All actors are great. Maybe the two colleagues are quite over, an usual element in K dramas (glad that no over-parents showed up).
You will enjoy this show!
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A Spellbinding Mix of Love, Fate, and Fantasy
“Destined with You” follows the classic romcom formula, complete with the familiar K-drama tropes and setup. While it doesn’t break new ground in terms of plot, what truly sets it apart is its remarkable ensemble cast. Every actor, both lead and supporting, delivers stellar performances that make the characters feel relatable, flawed, and endearing.One of the standout features of this drama is its cinematography, which beautifully captures emotions and adds depth to the storytelling. The humor is perfectly timed, bringing a delightful balance to the heavier, mysterious undertones.
The drama starts light and fun, but as it unfolds, the tone gradually darkens, revealing deeper backstories that tie everything together. It’s the kind of show that rewards careful attention — full of subtle clues you might only catch on a rewatch.
The leads — Bo Ah and Rowoon — have amazing chemistry. Their banter, feisty exchanges, and adorable moments make the romance both heartwarming and hilarious. Rowoon, in particular, shines with his charm and delivery of those “cringe-worthy but irresistible” lines.
While the love quadrangle and a somewhat average plot might frustrate some viewers, the strong performances and emotional depth more than make up for it. The past life storyline adds intrigue and connects beautifully with the present-day romance.
The ending may feel a bit rushed — shifting from intense and eerie to suddenly warm and romantic — but it still leaves you smiling. The curse explanation and flashbacks are well-executed, adding clarity and meaning to the story.
In the end, Destined with You is a feel-good, fantasy-infused romance that blends lighthearted charm with emotional storytelling. It’s not perfect, but it’s a ride worth taking — especially for Rowoon fans.
Final Thoughts: A mix of magic, fate, and heartfelt romance that makes you laugh, swoon, and believe in love — destined or not.
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The Best.
The Story, the pacing, the acting, the direction, the music, the chemistry, the setting. A+++I confess when I first watched this drama, i was frustrated at some aspects of it, the coworkers hypocrisy and at times, cruelty and some of the plot choices. But re watching it and loving it more and more has been a joy. It’s funny, heartbreaking, heartwarming, satisfying and a really good thought out overall story, and wow Rowan is just stunning!! The production value is top notch and stylish. The acting and chemistry is engaging, believable and heartfelt.
I’ve watched a lot of both K and C drama’s, and this is one, if not THE one, of the best.
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Much much better than the reviews say ...
I'm thinking a lot of people were in bad moods when reviewing this series. I found it to be fantastic!!!It starts out a little creepy ... with a bloody hand that keeps appearing to crawl up Sin Yu, but later on, we completely understand it. Once we get beyond that, this really turns out to be a great story with great actors & great writing.
Bo Ah, who always shines in whatever she stars in, doesn't disappoint in this drama either. She & Ro Woon are perfect together, although you wouldn't think so at the start, but give it time.
Ha Joon also fits perfect, making a complete puzzle of an unlikely trio. When you add in a couple "evil" antagonists, and I do mean evil ... it balances out to make a perfect story. It makes you believe in past lives and how our destinies are already decided for us, whether we like it or not.
Later in the series, from episode 9 on ... What would a Korean story be without bringing in flashbacks from the Joseon Era. It works out great in explaining the entire past history of all the characters in the present time. It's extremely entertaining to watch it play out.
As you get to the final episode, I have to say, it may be one of the most satisfying finales to a series I've seen. Everything you want to see happen, it does exactly as it should. The good guys win across the board, and the bad souls that really got on your nerves since episode 1, they finally get what they deserve.
A great cast with great writing makes for great entertainment in this series!!!
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Don't be quick to judge, just give it a try!
As a Rowoon fan, I'm surprised I left this show in my watchlist for so so long. For some odd reason, I was on a hiatus from k-dramas and just could not pick this show up even though I liked the premise enough to put it in my watchlist. Last night, I randomly decided to give it a shot, and boy I'm glad I did. What a ride! 24 hours later, and I've finished this in it's entirety with very few skips here and there (I'm not a fan of costume/period trope).Contrary to the majority of the views here, I actually did not find this drama to be unbearable, or the story to not fall into place. I'm still trying to think back to any major plot holes but I don't find many so I'm kinda falling short at understanding many of the reviews here. But to each it's own! Which is why I started this review with not judging until you give the show an honest unbiased try. I was lucky to have come here to read the reviews only post 6 episodes when I just needed a little spoiler on a happy or sad end. I'm not sure if I would've watched it had I seen the reviews earlier.
I like the story and what I like the most is that although it has those fluffy typical kdrama butterfly moments and some amazing chemistry between the leads, it is a refreshing take from your usual over the top sweet rom-coms. while there are other tropes like past life which are also relatively common, it was an easy watch for me personally. The leads have superb chemistry and I think the three: Hong Jo, Shin Hyu and Mr Kwon together gelled so well that it was a very pleasant watch.
I like how the second male lead was not vengeful which I why I absolutely abhor the same old trope of the vicious second female lead (if we can call her that, she was anything but a lead). But she has barely any screen-time so it's still fine. I also find the co-workers at City-Hall to be extremely rude, extra and not needed. Although a lot of redemption comes by towards the end of the show and once Ms Ma comes back, but before that I keep questioning which workplace allows such blatant infringement of privacy? These two women are just always shouting??? Who allows that? That was another aspect that was putting me off a bit.
ONE THING that has PUT ME OFF the most is the lack of respect shown to the second female lead. Even if she's a bad person, she deserved to be told that he's breaking up with her before he goes around telling another woman "he loves her" for whatever reasons those might be. This was done repeatedly, and not just under the spell trope. Even after that, this continued. I do not support such nonsense so it was a big downer which is why this show does not go into my all time fav list. Everything else was on-point for me otherwise as nothing is absolutely perfect.
However, I like how the story progresses. I also like the suspense of it in the beginning though it becomes quite predictable towards the mid of the show. But where it lacks in dramatics, the romanticism makes up for it. Lots of angst and cute moments between the leads to keep you smiling throughout. Even their banter is hilarious. I quite enjoyed it.
Although I liked Shin Hyu's parents as actors and roles, I'm pissed at how easily his mom overlooks the imprudence of the dad. That's where the feminist in me gets triggered but obviously they are not the main focus of the show so maybe something happens off the screen (other than that insufficient scene post drinking where he drunk hugs her and apologises once???) for her to forgive him! I also quite enjoyed the warm friendship between JSH and his lawyer friend and how he actually supported JSH throughout.
All in all, I quite enjoyed the show. I have a long watchlist and this is a little heavy so I'm not sure about a rewatch, but it's definitely worth one watch and I would recommend this show to people. In the end, I would just advice you to push through 2-3 episodes before deciding if this is your cup of tea or not. For me, it became better as it progressed. Cheers!
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Go and watch it! I beg you!
So this drama is by far the best rom com of the year and years to come.So many butterflies in stomach.... Rowoon ❤️❤️
The cute lead actor and when he can't keep his act together.
This was also reunion of BoAh and TaeRi as they had previously worked together in Tale of NineTailed.
The story is amazing and the chemistry is ufffff... Been a long time that I watched the chemistry of leads on this level. I could not help but smiling while watching this drama like a fool.
On a side note, the second male lead was quite annoying.
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Supernatural clickbait. Consent has left the room with this problematic kdrama.
Consent seems to be a concept that is giving issues for some kdramas. This is the case for Destined with You.The series promotes a supernatural themed experience replete with Joseon flashbacks. It starts strong with a visceral curse of a bloody, red hand haunting the male protag and also a haunted shrine to start the ball rolling on events. A couple of episodes later, however, that enticing premise is nowhere to be found.
Lee Hong Jo's character is unlikeable and unrelatable. She is insecure at work because she is not invited to the collegial team luncheons. There are suggestions that she is bullied as well. At first, I thought she might be a low ranking public servant. The synopsis itself says she is a "low grade public servant" however, at one stage we discover that she is in fact an assistant manager, ie the second in charge. At that point, all sympathies for her work problems evaporate. If she's skilled enough to get to that point she should be skilled enough to handle the politics.
Furthermore, we discover that she stole Na Yeon's bf in high school. For some reason Na Yeon chooses to apologise to her for the incident and Hong Jo has the gall to refuse to forgive her. This was quite early on in the series already and had cemented my dislike for this character. But I decided to keep on with the show by switching focus onto the male protag instead. That, unfortunately, also sank like another cement block in the river.
The premise of this show is that LHJ decides to cast a love spell on a crush at work. This distastefully amoral deed, which smacks of psychopathy, backfires and instead (and quite predictably) Shin Yu gets lumped with the spell on top of his curse. I dropped the series at the start of episode 5 when it was revealed that there was no way to break the spell. Shin Yu is stuck with having to feel feelings that he does not have for a woman he had no inkling of having those types of feelings for in the first place. This show became as romantic as watching a guy try to woo a woman he roofied. It's not cool for it to happen to a woman. It's not cool for it to happen to a man too and it was tragically sad watching Shin Yu struggle against being physically gravitated towards Hong Jo and saying things he doesn't want to towards her while the vacuous, insensitive Hong Jo just keeps asking, "why are you here? Why are you staring at me like that? Why did you say that?" etc when he has said, time and again already, exactly why he was behaving like that and has literally begged her to help break this spell just as multiple times.
For the fact that it also became obvious the supernatural themes were just used as clickbait and there's no substance to the characters or the story, it was not worth even a first watch.
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um what the h*ll. So many things wrong here. It felt like 5 stories smooshed together. At the beginning, the ML has this haunting thing going on with the red hand grabbing him, which goes away after like 2 episodes? I assume that represents the symptoms of his illness?And his chronic/terminal illness seemingly goes away for 5+ episodes after they do the spell, which by the way those don't actually work!
Then the random stalking plot. Why did it change from this supernatural creepy story to a weird love story where they fall in love and things become so ordinary? I am just in disbelief of how poorly the story was executed. I only got halfway through but it changed so much - the story was devolving - to the point that I can't even imagine what happens next.
Okay NO when she makes the first spell, the love spell, and puts the potion in her tumbler, puts most of it in the glass for her coworker to drink.... okay. Then, her boss takes her tumbler off her desk and drinks the water in it, then keeps it? what? In that scene she CLEARLY holds it upside down and shakes it to show that there is NO love potion left. Yet, a few episodes later, she brings it to a work thing in the forest and the creepy gardener drinks some? Hello, what? Why would there A. be any potion left after we SAW IT EMPTY and B. why would she bring that with her days later? Like girl what?! Am I misremembering this or something? The more I type the worse I remember it being.
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