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a good start, unexpected healing messages
thought it was a comedy until i realised it had a few messages, very jtbc.liked the fact that it first mentioned the 'mask' - not a new thing but how it was portrayed and the realistic side of what happens when we've lost it. also liked the message about the buried emotional feelings towards family, a new unexpected way of getting a closure.
there was a scenario which struck me as a very good reflection of current society - the scene of the idol and his fans. it's really scary but it is real I feel, to see how some fans would go in the world of fantasising their idol.
stayed and finished the show because i wanted to see what are the other messages (writer/pd wanted to relay)
actors were really good playing their roles even the kids too.
it's not a typical rom-com
it's entertaining
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Ep. 1-8 yes ! Ep 8-12 No !
Leads did well, but the premise & the comedy got lost around Ep. 8. If I ever rewatch this I would stop at the end of episode 7- that's all the happy ending I need. Ep 8-12 are weighed down with maudlin, boring listless characters who do alot of soul searching. Yes, that stuff did tie things up nicely, but in ways that I don't need or care about. [DO I care about the side characters getting an in depth happy ending ? DO I care about 4 main characters getting closure with thier parents ?] This is not a drama that felt like it needed to get all sober & philosophical, sending a pointed message to the audience about mental health. That just made this a drama that seemed bipolar!Was this review helpful to you?
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Frankly Speaking I expected something else
I solely watched this drama because of the premise of having a news anchor who cannot lie, like in "Pinocchio". But the turn of the events wasn't exactly bad but I hoped for more (I guess you could say that's how it starts out in my head).The first two/three episodes were very hilarious imo, The comedy was at its peak and set up the first encounter between our leads in a memorable way. And obviously the set up of how he gains his "superpower" and the role the FL plays in it all. Our ML story is multilayered and we get to see how he allowed people to walk all over him and let rumors' about his life go off the rails just so he can get to where he wants to get to be and finally not be as pathetic as he thinks he is. It's a journey of you rooting for him to survive every encounter because he has no filter. You get to see him grow, love, repair old friendships nd navigate his new found fame with his unfortunate condition. But most importantly, repair his relationship with his family. This was something that eluded me whilst watching which particularly gets emphasized more especially in the last 2 episodes.
This drama is a decent watch and does live up to the hype, sorta. I guess where we all were disappointed is how we walked in expecting him to suffer through struggling to lie as a news anchor at a day and age where false information is rampant but it just became about this whole dating show and first love out for revenge (honestly idk why, if it was said I guess I missed it, but likely a loophole). Lowkey, I also expected that he would use his "superpower" to his advantage to get the job he wanted and maybe have workplace drama around that, but ohh well. There's also a poor wrap up of side character plots, the supporting cast might as well be props. Literally because they come and go as needed, little to no personality or context whatsoever. But I guess since it has little to no effect to the watching experience, because you have little time to wonder about hanging plots, then we can maybe ignore it.
Hopefully by the time the drama ends we get to see ML achieve his dreams and everything tied up nicely. (Update: this is mostly true). The slice of life aspect of the drama really shines at the end making you heal alongside ML because he is finally at a healthy place with regards to his family and work situation.
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A mess of a storyline
You know, I was really looking forward to the drama, but I think it lost its way. At the start, the concept of a news anchor who can't lie was so promising! They could have really dug into the whole fake news angle and made it hilarious, like they did in "The Honest Candidate." The romance could have been a fun side story. His people-pleasing nature could have added another layer of humor to the plot.But instead they threw in a reality dating show and a pointless love triangle. Honestly, I don't think it needed all that drama. It just needed to be over-the-top funny with a sprinkle of romance, like "Sound of Your Heart."
I'm so disappointed. I was really excited to see Ko Kyung Pyo and Kang Hanna together, but the story just missed the mark.
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Directionless plot
This is nothing but a bland, incoheasive romcom. (And not even much romance or comedy, at that). The male lead's newfound inability to lir is barely even a secondary focus of the plot.It bounces around like the writer added every idea she ever had, regardless of if it fit or made for a good story.
I mostly watched this while doing other things and would not recommend it unless you're a big fan of any of the main actors.
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Total Lack Of Passion
Just finished watching “Frankly Speaking”. It was just okay, nothing great. There was too many stories going on which detracted from the main couple’s story and romance. There wasn’t much chemistry with the main couple. The last episode had a cute unusual ending that was good. But too little too late for this 12 episode show to get better then a 7/10 rating.Was this review helpful to you?
Speaking The Truth
The story is about a man who's got an accident and makes him to speak what's inside his head frontally without thinking. It's destroying his career as a reporter since He can't control his mouth. Not long after that, He managed to go to his family to hide and get help from them but their relationship is not really good too. That's where his journey begins to recover and gain his job back.Was this review helpful to you?
Not Good Enough
Korean Drama '' Frankly Speaking '' is a romantic comedy which blends in a lot of genres but ends up a hot mess.The drama starts off smoothly, but soon it loses its way and gets all messy. It actually turns into a completely different drama, completely forgetting its original storylines and ending up being all over the place.
Thus, the romance was swept up into this mess and was hard to enjoy it. The comedy part got weeker and weeker as well.
The performances, on the other hand, were all great by every actor and actress of the cast and, especially, the two main leads.
So, overall, two out of ten.
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What can I say?
Frankly Speaking will not win awards for writing and storytelling, but it might win over your heart. It is more that a Comedy Romance, it is a Comedy. I found myself laughing hard at the silly jokes. Frankly Speaking is a lot of fun. The running “dad jokes” type situations may remind some of home.Frankly Speaking is the story of an announcer who has lost his ability to filter his words. It stars accomplished Korean drama and film star Go Kyung-pyo (Marriage in Contract). What can I say about the story? It is stupid. However, I am laughing my rear end off. How do you rate this? I don’t plan to drop it. Frankly Speaking is a great laugh. When you think about it, Go Kyung-pyo was in the great Dark Comedy Decision to Leave. He was the funniest person in this comedy. Do you know how hard it is to act in a dark comedy. You have to pretend that it is not funny when it is funny. Go Kyung-pyo knows the comedy landscape.
Juxtaposition the comedy from Go Kyung-pyo with dramatic dramas Go Kyung-pyo has appeared in like Connect, Chicago Typewriter, and DP. This tells me that he is a great actor.
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Watch your tongue
Song Ki Baek works as a TV announcer. Eyeing for the chair of the prime slot, the sweet talker is everyone's favorite. But his dream comes crashing as he loses his ability to self-censor on air. Enters Han Na who is struggling to keep her position as a variety show writer. As Ki Baek catches her attention, she gets the scoop for her next show.Cliche Boring Not so happening
Isn't it obvious since inception? Well as Han Na works with him she will find herself drawn toward him. Helmed by Jang Ji Yeon this story has nothing to make the audience feel butterfly or adrenaline rush. The plot is easily decipherable ever since the second episode. Choi Kyung Sun- the person behind the pen knitted a disappointing story overall. The leads lack the professing chemistry which makes the audience want more. They also seemed to be forcing themselves while going through it. Ki Baek's illness seemed to be inspired by Pinnochio and extraordinary Woo- he got stuck in between. It lacked the much-needed power to push the story.
The only beautiful element is Jung Heon. After his shady performance in Extraordinary Woo, the man stole heart in this gummy story. Ever since his appearance he took the burden on his shoulders and made the show watchable. His attraction for Han Na, his genuineness, and his struggle- are all felt through the charismatic performance. Also, the bromance between main leads helps in keeping the spontaneity alive.
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ML is good but can't be compared with Legend like Jim Carry
concept of drama come from Jim carry's movieand ML was doing really good with his acting and still doing Great
thus i give story less and acting More points
concept of ML character is inspire from Hollywood movie Lier Lier (1997)
but it doesn't have any story after 2 episodes or they don't wanted to write one themselves
so they practical copy script from Love is for suckers {{ Choi Si Won and Lee da hee }}
FL casted her friend on a dating show then she herself got involved with him, to add some spice they have SML and
a first Love common between whole universe( she is first love of everyone) don't had budget to cast other first loves for side character so they have to share first love
ML is acting Good and his character is weird but its weird not hot, I don't understand this Females in drama who cling on to someone who doesn't give a fish about them,
SML dude move on, you are far better off,,, Find your SUNSHINE CHOI SU YEON in this drama
Story doesn't have that which make you wait for next Episode,
its 4th episode and Love triangle is already cleared up, ML and FL
only love triangle i apricated in dramas was
EMPRESS KI, Goryeo king vs Yuan Emperor
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Não é um drama ruim, mas daria pra ser ainda melhor
Gostei, mas ficou longe de se tornar um dos meus favoritos.Talvez por já não estar com grandes expectativas me fez aproveitar mais do show.
A princípio tem bastante momentos engraçados e caóticos mas do meio pro fim fica com uma pegada mais melodramática.
Tem romance, porém não acho que seja de grande destaque.
Gostei que acrescentaram um reality de namoro ali no meio, pra mim foi a mesma vibe de 'Love is for Suckers', inclusive poderiam ter estendido mais esse programa dentro da história.
Creio que com 'Frankly Speaking' eles quiseram passar a mensagem da importância de não escondermos nosso verdadeiro eu, nossas emoções, além do gancho da saúde mental também.
Não é um drama ruim, mas daria pra ser ainda melhor
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