Light-hearted and sweet
LIKEHilarious especially Jae Su and Man Ho - they make the whole drama brighter
DISLIKE
Il Yeong who could not make up his mind what to do with his relationship at the start
MUSIC - personal fav
Everything - more
The Way - Lee Min Hyuk
See the Light - Belle
A Man Who Wants to Play - Every Single Day
Ring My Heart - Kim Pureum
REWATCH VALUE
Just okay, don't intend to re-watch
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My Sweet Mobster: 7/5/2025 ~ 7/8/2025
The idea for the show was there but I think the English title doesn’t really fit it especially considering the ML isn’t a mobster but instead a reformed one. Even so in the show he actually gets hurt when the FL refers to him as one. Besides that point it actually really sweet to see the romance between the ML and the FL. It was something that really made no sense at first but the chemistry was very there and made it feel natural. Though I think the inclusion of lost childhood friends was dumb and not really necessary, though it fit the story it kinda felt like an unnecessary plot point. Though there was that I also really like the secondary couple, since their relationship was one that started with one night. Even though it was actually sorta clear that the 2ml was already into the 2fl even before the knowledge of her being pregnant. It was sweet to see that and how he truly cared for her and would support her no matter her decision. The last thing that I think really redeemed this drama was the family aspect of the story, how the ML truly cared for each of his people and would do anything to defend them and take care of them.Was this review helpful to you?
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Fun. Initially I loved it but later ML got very one dimensional. By the end I was more interested in the secondary couple's story. (also would have loved if something happened with the prosecutor and his employee but oh well.) A lot of time was spent on MLs dad plot which I did not really like since it was inconsequential in the end, but I will forgive that since this was a lighthearted romcom. (Also the posters were simply exquisite) Was this review helpful to you?
Cute and Fun
Cliches abound! I kinda wish they didn't have the met as kids trope in this because it severely ruined the relationship between the lead characters for me. But that being said this drama was fun and comedic, and didn't take itself too seriously.The chemistry between the leads ventured on being cutesy rather than romantic, but that was fine by me.
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INDEED A SWEET EXPERIENCE FROM A SWEET MOBSTER
I just wanna say that this 2024 Kdrama brought back the Kdrama we have been addicted TO before, this Kdrama was not like the new Kdrama nowadays, I have always been looking for a Kdrama like this ever since and here we go ..this drama was just so beautiful , I loved the lessons learned in this drama, I liked the story , it was a fun and enjoyable journey watching Eun Ha and JI Hwan .. and the support characters are all so lovely , they were like a family , I just really felt good watching this.
There is only thing I am so disappointed with this drama, it is because of the second male lead syndrome ! like why does they have to choose such a handsome second lead Hyeon U Komsannim !!? waaaaa .. and why do they have to make his character so so green flag that I really felt bad he was not chosen. if only Go Eun Ha has not given up of his first love Ji Hwan probably Komsannim has gotten her ! anyways .. still such a good drama .. I liked the squad , I liked Go Eun Ha's bestie Go MI ho HAHAH such a funny name .. and JI Hwan being innocent about hitting .. I had a roller coaster here
definitely a recommended drama
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glory of tropes done well
While i totally enjoyed this - at least for the first half or so, because it started to feel too long after that - i still dont get the logic behind comedy-turned-melodrama and i-met-my-true-love-in-kindergarten clichés/mannerism.The actors look good - i know a few of them from other works - , the camera work is at its best, but the drama somehow becomes nonsensical and dragging. The 2nd couple could've been WAY better than it actually is, but instead we get a bunch of tropes, like unexpected pregnancy, clingy parents that hunt down the first guy their daughter brings home, one-night-stand turned into responsibility etc. How big the probability is that the accidental "lover" gets to discover the pregnancy before his gf?? Dropping the pregnancy test here and there where anyone can find it is such a cheap trick... Havent we moved on from the glorious era of lakorns at all??
Again, it's a really nice watch, too bad it couldnt step outside the crowd.
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Mobsters with Diabetes
Why Mobsters with Diabetes? They’re too sweet to be true. These are less mobsters and more white collared criminals wanting to reform by working hard to assimilate back into society- a society that is not willing to give them second chances.Then enter Mob Boss aka Mr Soul aka Mr Voice aka Mr Sexy AF Mofo. He has cheekbones of steel and a voice of thunder. Not only is he loyal, loving and kind, he is also a teddy bear in disguise.
Take this and add in the usual Kdrama formula and you get an incredibly sweet and light drama:
- co habitating
- group of funny friends
- strong and hard working FL
- SML who isn’t an asshole, persistent but not pushy
- there’s really no love triangle, ML and FL only love each other
- a sprinkle of serious moments but mostly fun and hilarious moments
I would watch just to hear ML whisper murderous threats to me.
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RomCom where Com is before Rom
I dunno when was the last time I saw a rom com that made me laugh so I much. I would categorize it as a comedy before a romance though romance is certainly a bulwark of the plot. It had a plot that certainly used the general tropes of romcom genre but they were used well, the cohabitation, the cold powerful CEO and the bubbly cheerful FL. Yet they were not mere props but actually used to move the story forward. ML definitely made me a believer in the character he was portraying, as did all of the support cast. If I had to pick one thing, I'd probably say the FL while good in her own scenes, left me feeling a bit empty in her scenes with the ML. I don't know why, but their chemistry was better when they were not in love. Which is weird to say the least?The comedy was perfect, the supporting cast did an amazing job and their characters were just adorable. I do like my romcoms with a dash of bromance and this was bromance X 6 (let's not forget the prosecutor nyim). Speaking of, I wish his story arc was also closed to some extent. While I agree that to show him switching to another woman right away would be depicting him as a shallow person, which he is not, I wish the closing scenes had shown his movement forward, we know the officer in his office likes him, would have been nice to at least see him realize there is a spark there.
The story of preconceived notions, society's harsh views and redemption, was relevant, we often forget that our criticisms and harsh judgement can deter someone from trying to do better, because we push them back towards the path they are trying to escape, simply because it is what they know, it is comfortable or it is all that is left available to them in order to survive.
All in all I highly recommend this story if you like fluffy, rom coms with focus on comedy, bromance and what it means to be family.
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Cute and chaotic
Hilarious and chaotic are the two words that come to mind when I think of this drama. It was great and made me laugh a lot, but fell down a bit towards the end. As many dramas sadly do, it started out very strong and as it went on it dragged on and lost steam. It would have been better if it was less episodes, in my opinion, but despite the fact that it was longer than it needed to be and had some poor acting and weird scenes at the end, it was overall an entertaining experience and wonderful drama for laughs and lighthearted fun.Was this review helpful to you?
a nice little drama
I had no expectations going into this one but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. The premise is fine , but I didn't love the angle of the FL being a 'kids content creator' or the 'cutesy' sorta stuff around that .That said what did it for me was the ML his acting even when overly cute with the FL was great , combined that with a raspy sorta voice it fit his character's background to a t and was pretty hot in some of the romantic moments which ... Are a bit fewer and farther between than I prefer .
The secondary cast was great , I don't think this show would be half as good without them cause while the main leads are good in their own way the comedy is truely rounded out by the support cast's interactions with the main couple.
All and all I really liked this drama and the pacing of it , it was neither too short nor too long and didn't over stay its welcome in the slightest. I can't say i'd watch it again but i was happy i did the one time.
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Excellent romcom
Very brief synopsis:The female protagonist, Go Eun Ha (played by Han Sun Hwa) is a struggling children's content creator, who by chance gets tangled up with a firm run by a former gang boss.
The CEO of this company, our male protagonist Seo Ji Hwan (Um Tae Goo), wanted to break free from his mobster dad and ratted him out to the authorities years ago, sending his dad to prison.
After some initial misunderstandings, Go Eun Ha and Seo Ji Hwan end up falling for each other, but there are of course other players on the field, as well as the struggles of running a business as a former mobster.
First of all: This was a rather fresh series, a bit different from a lot of other ones. Stands out a bit like how "Knight flower" also did for me, even if that is a different genre. It's kind of like they don't view/take themselves so seriously.
My Sweet Mobster has got charm, humour, romance, and some action and suspense.
It also showcases what I imagine is a very real struggle: to turn your life around as an ex-convict. This series are in a non-preachy way showing that they often are very normal, compassionate human beings too.
Cast was brilliant, and the main couple worked well together - although I would say Um Tae Goo probably impressed me a little bit more than Han Sun Hwa, as I also think his role was more challenging to portray.
I don't always notice the music, but this time I did, in a rather positive way.
I have very high standards for "rewatch"; it is mainly only a topscore of 9 or 10 that means I myself would consider rewatching. This lingers between 8 and 9 on rematch value; I have just finished, so I might reevaluate when digested my impression a little more.
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cute and funny
This was such a nice and chilled K drama absolutely loved the combination of the cute female lead and the cold but soft male lead which was absolutely amazing. The storyline was so good. The side characters were perfect loved the proposal that was so adorable overall this is a very nice drama to watch and binge watch on a lovely weekend. It’s that kind of K drama that you watch when you just want to relax there’s a lot of funny scenes and those are my favourite funny scenes. Like everything just makes sense I was watching it on a weekly basis but it does have a binging potential so I would definitely recommend this kid drama. Do not judge it by anyone else else’s reviews. Just give it a shot and I promise you the first four episodes are so good.Was this review helpful to you?
