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Boring but Interesting...
I first came across You Who Came from the Stars from seeing the 'Most Popular Shows' list on MDL. The premise intrigued me so I had to watch it. While being on my watchlist, I watched It's Okay to Not be Okay and fell in love with Kim Soo Hyun, who starred in You Who Came from the Stars! Another reason to watch this K-drama!This series was entertaining though a bit fluffy, cliched and drags at times. There wasn't much substance but that is alright as it works for what it is, a form of romantic escapism. However, it quickly becomes stale as it drags a lot to the point where I am bored watching the drama. However, it is also able to keep me interested with its cliffhangers. It's a weird dichotomy of being both boring and interesting at the same time. I know that if I was watching this drama as it was airing like one or two episodes weekly, I would definitely be able to finish it. However, since I am binging, I am unsure if I want to even finish it when I could be spending my time watching something that I like better.
The story is a bit messy with a lot of plot point that didn't make much sense. Characters hold back knowledge that could easily save them or help find the culprit, but they don't divulge for the sake of prolonging the story, which is bad writing in my opinion. Like why is Song Yi so dumb? She knows that Han Yoo Ra didn't commit suicide so it must have been murder. And who could have killed her? Uh... how about the person who was arguing with her before her death? An argument that Song Yi eavesdropped. But that never came into her mind. She even revealed to Jae Kyung that she heard their argument. This is bad writing. There's no way that she would be that dumb. In addition, Min Joon knew that Jae Kyung killed Yoo Ra but didn't tell anyone for some reason, not even Song Yi whose career is being affected by Yoo Ra's death.
On a side note, It's pretty cool seeing how Kim Soo Hyun changed in the 7 years between YWCFTS and IOTNBO though he was still beautiful then and still is beautiful now. It's interesting to note that both of his roles in both dramas are quite similar as he plays the stoic ML opposite an over-the-top FL.
It's nice seeing that Kim Chang Wan and Kim Soo Hyun acted alongside one another in this drama 7 years before IOTNBO. I love their dynamic!
On another side note, why does Min Joon shower with a towel on? Lol. Couldn't they just show the waist up if they wanted to show him showering?
On a somewhat related note, Is the Korean entertainment industry this ruthless when it comes to rumours and portraying the perfect image? I know that the Kpop industry is ruthless, not wanting their idols to be in relationships and whatnot, but can something like what happened to Song Yi actually occur? Can a top celebrity be blacklisted for 'causing' the suicide of a fellow celebrity?
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Timeless drama
11 years later, this drama holds up (other than hairstyles on a few of the actors.) I waited for several years before I finally gave in and watched this drama, because I'm not a fan of the alien genre. But wow, this was so much better than I thought it would be! I am glad that I finally gave in and watched this.Was this review helpful to you?
I already rewatched it 5 times still love it evertime.
This is the drama that made history and millions of people started watching asian dramas because of this dramas just completed watching fifth time today. Definitely watch it more than one time a complete series of perfection and everything is on point acting and ost all that was very good though. I never thought i love a series this much still remember back then in 2013 i was watching this in my laptop and it was amazing don’t even compare old k dramas with today’s k dramas.Just watch it don’t even think.
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Loved the fantasy rom-com combination
Fell in love with Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun right after watching MLFTS and they are still my number one fav Korean ML & FL till date.LIKE
Enjoyed all epilogues at the end of each episode.
Hilarious moment
Section Chief Yoo's reaction upon finding out Lee Hui Kyung's identity.
DISLIKE
Nothing to complain about not even Lee Jae Kyung as he portrayed his role well.
MUSIC - my personal fav
Goodbye - Hyolyn
REWATCH VALUE
I had re-watched like three times I think and I would love to watch it again some day.
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No matter how much I try, don't like it.
This is one of the few dramas which I try to like and give fair chances but can't, I know it's a one of the most beloved dramas and I can see that perspective but i still don't like itIt's a 2013-14 drama, and aired around the same time to "I hear your voice" which is one of my all time favourite kdrama. This one had higher production value, star-studded cast, better cinematography, More unique storyline but failed to deliver the fundamental aspect of any drama (in my opinion) Character development.
It stars kim soo hyun and jun ji hyun both of them are eye candy, however I didn't like jun ji hyun's character here. She is an excellent actress, and I've seen her many movies including thieves(2012) which stars both of these actors. However her character is too childish here and the character development part is almost absent.
I first started this drama a few years ago and dropped it after 3-4 episodes , again started it a few years later (dropped it at 9th episode) and this is my third try and again dropped it at 9th episode. I don't know how that simple storyline spans over 20 episodes and i think the pacing is an issue as well.
One thing that i really liked in this drama is the villain, he portrayed the role perfectly
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