A pearl I wasn't expecting to find!
I was interested in the synopsis of this drama and decided to give it a chance. I'm so happy I went for it! It quickly became a favorite for how well everything was handled - the plot, the main characters, the support roles, the villains, the themes explored in the story, all of it.The story isn't anything overly original in its setup, but I absolutely love how the writers didn't try to add too much to it and sticked with building on the main elements they started with. There was a lot to work with from the beginning and the production team was able to see it and work with it! Nothing got lost along the way, nothing was left in the air for me to wonder about. Something else that I really care about in dramas and tv series is the pacing, which was perfect here. Nothing felt too rushed, nothing felt like it was dragging for too long. The events and the characters had the exact time they needed.
The characters were all lovely. The performance of the MLs was great and their chemistry was impeccable, but I especially loved their dynamics with the secondary characters and the support roles, companions and villains both. They all felt like true and complete people by the end, even the characters that felt the most caricature-like in the beginning.
I truly appreciated how the theme of reformed criminals was handled in the story. No character is entirely black or white, noone's crime is simply swept under the rug because "they're part of our family", no villain is just depicted as pure evil just because "they're part of that group". There is a lot of nuance and care and I loved to see it.
I watched this with my mother, who is much more well-versed in K-dramas than me (she watched SO MANY, seriously), and she absolutely loved it. I believe this already makes it worth recommend it to anyone who is looking for a touching rom-com.
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I want more
I hardly ever say this about dramas but I need more time with this one.More moments between each of the couples, more shenanigans in the family, more moments of Ji-Hwan being an absolute loser(affectionate).
Overall didn't care for the mafia stuff, it wasn't bad, just that everything else was so good in and of itself that I didn't find it necessary.
Ji-Hwan has become an absolute favorite of mine, both the character and the actor. (his voice too 🫡)
Love this drama very very much, the vibes are immaculate and this will be rewatched sooner rather than later.
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the best kdrama to come out this year istg
this was the cutest thing ever!!! eunha and jiwan got me giggling and kicking my feet like crazy, they are soooo adorable🤭🤭 my sweet mobster is easily in my top 5 fav kdramas of all time, it was literally perfect from the first ep on i won't lie yall😭 the chemistry was insane, the comedy aspect was great and the found family trope??? loved it sm🙌🏼 the side characters were amazing, i really liked the different dynamics a lot! the second couple was so sweet omgggi watched this during the last days of this year and im sooo glad i did!!! overall i didn't get to watch a lot of dramas in 2024 cus of uni etc. and the ones i did watch were all kinda meh tbh... but this masterpiece really saved it for me😇 10/10 fr
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Male lead shines in this modern Snow White/Maid Marion mash up of a plot
I took off points from a perfect score because of 3 things:1) Prosecutor's obsession with female lead felt creepy.
2) Female lead promises multiple times to stay safe by staying put & she doesn't, which puts her in danger (this trope MUST die!)
3) Female Lead's best friend's storyline was jarring, 1 dimensional & detracted from main story. What she has with her guy is not a relationship & not romantic !
Now for the positive:
All those car accident, kidnapping & torture tropes; where the music sets you up to be scared? Well here you get the scary music, but those tropes don't happen. No One dies & relationships that matter are mended by the end, (AND you get your warm fuzzies!). Issues are resolved quickly, (though I am getting sick of the clueless male & female serenely navigating the world with a superior air trope). At least it wasn't heavy handed here. Leads are great in this. I wasn't really sold on thier chemistry, but the male lead sells it, so I let it slide. A very enjoyable Rom Com. The female lead was a kind of Snow White/maid Marion mash up living with her menagerie of merry men dwarves , but also get's her "prince"/hero!
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A simple fun loving drama
This drama is a feel good loving drama. The most unique thing which I liked about it is that ML is a former gangster and now CEO, so he is not shown stupid or doing crazy things. He is shown very sensible and responsible at all times. Because of this ML actually seems to be a genuinely sweet person as per the title of the show. His decisions at many times will make complete sense as he is always burdened by his past. He is never shown exaggerating things or doing crazy stuff for the sake of comedy., this really spoils the drama as it makes it implausible. Also the concept of former gangsters now trying to be good is a feel good concept in itself..The only thing that I didn't like was the FL acting.. In starting I thought she is being simple and expressionless, as she is facing troubles in life, but this never changed till the end. She is always normal whatever happens.. even in the last episode when she gets proposed she is like OK, no happiness or excitement at all. But overall it was OKAY as the FL is not acting very good but at least she is not doing overacting at any point, she is like just a normal person.
The prosecutor's role is also very good. I thought he will at one point, like in other dramas, hide things or create unnecessary misunderstandings, but he is shown genuinely a good person as well. He is such a good second lead which is very sweet to watch.
Overall the drama is sweet and nice if you want to watch a simple romcom.
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When fluffy becomes an absolute gem of a show!
I thoroughly enjoyed every episode! It's fun, fluffy, of course cheesy in the best way and I fell in love with all the ex-convicts as we got to know them better. What a beautiful little family they all made together.There were so many times I laughed out loud, too.
Perfect blend of comedy, romance, found family, friendship alongside those few tense monster moments.
I couldn't have asked for a better cast to play these roles.
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Interesting to watch the ex-gangster
The ML is an ex-convict and he and other convicts have a company and he is the bossHe is really sweet. His dress style is like Matrix.... and his voice is so... distinct... raspy... serious... profound things he says ... he is like a ... kung fu master parody...
FL is .. well.. over the top stupid rash female chicky chick, doing stupid things. I did not enjoy watching her EXCEPT for her skit on caterpillars. he acted a caterpillar. That was sooo cool!!!
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' My Sweet Mobster '' is a romantic comedy, with a romance between miss sunshine and gone good mobster.The drama utilizes this odd couple to the fullest, with their differences being used as a means for the comedy. The comedy was also enhanced by the band of ex-cons who were our mobster's crew and had created a beautiful found family along with the leading lady.
The romance was also cute and the couple had plenty of sweet and romantic moments.
However, the final episodes were boring and had few surprises to offer.
Finally, the performances were all great by everyone in the cast.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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A Fun and Light Drama to Watch
"My Sweet Mobster" was a delightful surprise that quickly became a favorite. I went in without any expectations and automatically fell in love, especially with the main guy, Seo Ji Hwan. As the CEO of a food company that offers fresh starts to ex-convicts, his character was both intriguing and endearing. Despite his gangland past that has a tendency to follow him even after retirement, Seo Ji Hwan maintains a murky personal history with no known vices. He has this tough exterior, but when he's with our female lead, Eun Ha, he turns into a cute little puppy, which was absolutely adorable to watch.The plot moved fast, starting with lots of bickering and back-and-forth between the main leads before they both automatically fell in love. I loved how their relationship developed, with the push and pull creating just the right amount of tension before they finally admitted their feelings.
But what I loved even more than the first leads were the supporting characters, particularly the crew at Thirsty Deer. They were impeccable with their comedic relief and played a crucial role in bringing the leads together every time they had a fallout. The crew added so much warmth and humor to the drama, making it even more enjoyable to watch.
There is nothing bad I can say about this drama. Everything was so fluffy, light, and cute, making "My Sweet Mobster" a perfect feel-good watch. If you're looking for something that will make you smile from start to finish, this drama is definitely worth checking out.
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LOVED IT. Will watch again for sure.
I absolutely adored this series!!MSM is sweet, funny, and very very interesting. I must say that although I loved the main and secondary couples, the ones who stole my heart were the guys living with the ML. The true MVPs.
I really recommend this series to people who want to have a nice time without worrying too much about love triangles: girlypop has eyes for one man and one man only ;)
Of course I also recommend it to people who, like me, love watching men be pathetic (affectionate) and stop being functional because they are SO in love with the FL. Which, by the way, is totally comprehensible because she's sweet, intelligent and capable.
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MUST WATCH FOR A GOOD LAUGH, AND A GOOD CRY
I just finished this drama, gotta say i really enjoyed it, the cast was amazing they suited the characters that they portray, and the storyline was on point, this drama has a certain vibe and feel to it, it`s those type of dramas that makes you feel all giddy inside. Don`t wanna reveal any spoilers so i will leave at that. If you havent seen this drama then what are you waiting for!!!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Ex Mob and Ms. Mini
Okayy, The reviews on this drama may seem low, But don't let that stop you cause this drama was a perfect drama too watch after you watch some of the longer dramas or heavier dramas. This was a good binge worthy drama. I can definitely eat these type of dramas in one sitting. It's not underrated but it's not popular at the same time. I personally loved the drama so much , It was so refreshing to see some cheesy romance and clichés.MAIN LEADS:
There both such sweethearts, honestly I haven't watched them in a drama before this one. Honestly loved their roles and them in this drama. They both suit their character very well, like Ji hwan looks like a vampire or mafia type man, and she looks bubbly,warm definitely the type to have a career associated with kids. Their chemistry was good.
SECOND LEADS:
Their trope is more like a book trope, I haven't watched or heard a single korean drama with accidental pregnancy trope. Either way they were super cute, it was my first time seeing the SML (Ji hwan's assistant) getting the girl. The SFL was a good friend too.
SIDE CHARACTERS:
The side characters are so funny and unhinged, Both the teams were so funny both the prosecutor's team and Ji hwan's team were so good at funny scenes, it was so entertaining. The SML was pretty annoying, idk why. I always skipped his scenes with the FL.
✅ It has every type of trope ever
✅ Has like a 730472 clichés (But it was good 🙂↕️)
✅ Found family trope was nice to watch
Maybe it would've been good if they removed some of the extra characters, and shortened the drama it would've been better. The visuals are pretty good .
QUOTE:
"We may be patient 100 times, but if we lose our temper just once, people only focus on that" - Ji hwan
I recommend this drama if you crave for a cheesy, funny,light hearted drama to watch after those really long ones, definitely worth the watch. It was very entertaining.
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