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Bingable classic, meh storyline
To be honest this drama didn’t draw me in from the beginning, maybe because I had high expectations knowing it was a big hit 10 years ago. But like any kdrama I was binging the show after 3-4 eps.ML + FL are just beautiful and top actors, so I don’t think it would’ve have been as good if anyone else were casted. FL’s character was annoying but it was interesting to see her fall for an ISTJ character.
Alien storyline was interesting but lacked in detail with why DMJ became weak and could die, why he was healthy after returning home, how exactly he came back at the end. He had told FL that most people have 7-12 children on average, but told her mother that there are no families back on his planet… how does that work?
FL lead was left emotionally tormented and on edge over a guy, which is not exactly the best message to send. Same goes for the 2nd ML who never gets over CSY.
Unsatisfying ending but overall a good show to binge if you enjoy rom coms.
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If you are SUPER romantic and have a thing for supernatural drama, you will absolutely love this one. And even if you are not, it would be nice to watch, basically, for the main cast. But if you are seriously anti-romance, this will get to your nerves a little too much to handle on a binge-watch mode.All the male leads have done a great job. The female leads were also good. Maybe if Jun Ji Hyun didn't go over the top in some of the scenes, there would have been no flaw. Some of the moments which were supposed to explain a lot about Kim Soo Hyun coming to earth from the stars, staying for as long as he did, and what would happen if/when he goes back, did not deliver any meaningful explanation. Was that intentional to keep the mystery, I guess not, it left so much to be missed. But there were many points that would make up for what was missing, like the cinematography, the music, scenes and sets designs, all were very good indeed. And again, high marks for the cast.
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Indeed, Jun JiHyun is so pretty and as talent as her reputation. She isn't the top actress for just her beauty. This drama wouldn't the same as it was without her in it. This was my first drama with her, and thank to this drama, I became her fan.
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The story is rather basic, but it has everything it needs to make my heart skip beats like crazy. Do Min Jun is the mysterious, silent kind of character that slowly starts to loose it when his love gets in danger. His feelings grow slowly, her feelings grow slowly and even though I can't pinpoint where they fell for each other, I didn't feel surprised by their deep love for each other.
Aside from the love line, there is a surprisingly high number of deaths in there, since there a side character, that spices things up by intriguing here and there to stay on top of the company.
Side characters like Hwi Gyeong and Yu Se Mi are actually also lovely. I enjoyed their story and that they weren't as dramatic when they couldn't get the guy they wanted to have. I especially liked that, for once, there wasn't somebody chasing after the male protagonist, being nasty to the female lead and everything.
One thing many might be curious about is the ending. Since it's an alien drama, I also was expecting either a very dull explanation or no explanation at all. If you are worried about it, here is my opinion: I liked the ending. It wasn't the usual dull answer, it wasn't too easy and I really liked the outcome. Maybe they didn't think it through perfectly, but if I compare it to other supernatural themed dramas like "My girlfriend is a Gumiho" or "Big", where they messed up the endings, if you ask me, I think they did really well! I was content.
5* for this lovely drama, since it's a romance drama just the way I like it. A bit of action, a bit of humor and lots of love mixed with an okay-amount of tears. Recommended romance drama for every romance lover!
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I also felt so bad for the second lead!! He was actually a really nice guy and had loved her for 15 years….and probably will all his life. And he always did right by her. And he never complained when she kept rejecting him, I mean. But not to the point where I got second lead syndrome. That spot is forever reserved for Tae Gwang (Who Are You: School 2015). But man, what a guy.
The main couple was cute, yes. I liked that he had the ability to protect her several times, and could stop time + teleport + eavesdrop. It was quite unique in that way. At some points I got Twilight vibes too (decades older than her, has supernatural powers, and rescues her in ‘impossible’ scenarios and denies it). I did like near the end, it felt like their relationship had matured in a sense and they felt like a married couple.
There were lots of good moments in this drama, and lots of comedic moments which I loved. And the bromance between her brother and Do Min Joon was just so..iconic? I loved it so much, all the E.T moments.
The ending was good but why did it feel like it just got chopped off halfway through?? I was sitting there like ‘that was fast! was that it?’ But I can’t complain too much because everything got closure, sort of. It would have been nice to know if he started to age or their future together. And if they have kids…would they have alien-ish powers? So many questions.
But yeah, overall - fairly good. I enjoyed it. Solid 8.
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First of all, this is the love story between a handsome alien and a beautiful human girl which is an actress. Secondly, the storyline is interesting because before this I didn't see any romance drama which is related to an alien and a human, so it's interesting to me. Thirdly, their acting is too excellent. You can't find any wrong in their acting. It looks like they are really in relationships. Fourthly, I think Kim Soo Hyun is the most suitable actor to act Do Min Joon because of his cool face (without smiling, if he smile, he will become a sunshine boy????) nobody can replace him. Finally, this drama makes me laugh a lot of time because of them when both of them are interaction (The two main character). Was this review helpful to you?
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i love this drama and has watched this more then 1 time and im just never tired of it the main actors are reallyyyyy fantastic actors! i also have watched there other dramas and if you havent watched this drama yet what are you waiting for? watch it! its better then good its amazing! and at the end it made me cry but i still watch it over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again!! its never boring or tiring at all i hope you enjoy watching this drama Was this review helpful to you?
Aging like fine wine but reduce your expectations a bit
This old gem has been recommended to me over the years and so I started it with high expectations. I advise you to reduce those expectations a teeny bit. Cheon Song Yi is such a breath of fresh air as a leading lady but I eventually got exhausted by the stoic Do Min Joon . It's a personal preference to have the leading man be expressive but praise to Kim Soo Hyun for portraying the role so well. With that said, I found myself more interested in the side story between Lee Jae Kyung and Lee Hee Kyung rather than the love story of the two main characters. Lee Hee Kyung is definitely one of my favorite characters.The acting is great, genuinely funny, and definitely some scenes gave me slight agitations. With sci-fi elements and a sideline mystery, this drama sets itself apart by blending multiple genres into one central story without being overwhelming. The drama is also able to fall back on rom-com k-drama tropes we love adding to its charm. It's definitely a must see but because of it's unique nature your personal taste matters.
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I thought that some characters were only superficial and lacked depth. Some overacting too unfortunately which impacted my overall enjoyment of the series. This explains the low re-watchable score. Still there are many funny interactions among them that are worth the watch.
The soundtrack was good.
Overall it was enjoyable as a first watch. My second watch years later was not as memorable.
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just think about u live for thousands of year like other then u no one exist ( u hold no one dear ) but when u have to leave or die then some one came in ur life whom u hold dear then anyone else and are ready to give up on everything just for that person but now u cannot do any thing in the end that person is left behind ..................... it truly hurts
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