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Promising Plot and start, didn't maintain it.
I had high hopes for this drama since i like both the main leads. I have watched a few of their dramas and none were as confusing (and mediocre) as this one.When i first read the synopsis,it was promising,and there was a great chance to execute the story well. But that unfortunately didn't happen.
The Start of the show was good,it was fun and made me continue watching, but it all fell off after that. Maybe it was around the time the second ML was introduced? but since then it was very hard to continue this show because of different reasons.
1-The characters (especially the main leads) stopped being what they initially were shown us to be. I'm not sure how to describe it properly,but they just felt flat after they kissed for the first time.
2-There were many plot holes.
3-Many characters didn't have a reason to be there. They felt like props to make the show look grander than it was.
4- There was never enough explanation given.
a) Why were the Second FL and ML even engaged in the first place for business when she's so clearly in love with him? But she also doesn't want to marry him?? Very confusing.
b)what even was the purpose for the umbrella? Also, I don't think giving up on emotional support items you've kept with you for years is as easy as it's shown in the show.
c)I still don't know what was the purpose of the Sister and her boyfriend's plot? Was it just to show the FL finally "bursting or breaking down"? Because if it was,it was very anticlimatic, especially considering they never treated her wrong.
The comedy of the show fell flat and was too over the top(considering I've laughed to way too many "bad" and "cringy" dramas according to people). The characters were shallow in my opinion. The actors didn't have much to work with,so i didn't even feel the chemistry between them. Overall a miss for me.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama '' Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale '' is a romantic comedy with an emphasis on the comedy.The drama feels and looks like one of those older Korean rom coms, with the over the top scenes and the over the top acting. And yet, it worked, as it was nostalgic and fun to boot.
The story was entertaining as well. Yes, it was predictable and the love triangle was boring, but the love story was well paced and there were a lot of funny and sweet moments between the couple.
In addition, the settings and the costumes were all pretty.
Finally, the performances were all enjoyable.
So, overall, seven out of ten.
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Juat a common plot drama
Watched first 5 episodes made me laugh a lot but after that i got a big drama slump. I complete this drama after 2 weeks and i skipped a lot part. Just a common dramamplot, hate how the ml doesn't straightforward about his feeling and act like the most pathetic person, i knownhe never fall in love but its made the story a bit boringWas this review helpful to you?
É UM DRAMA BEM LEVE E LEGALZINHO DE ACOMPANHAR
Conseguiu conquistar meu coração com uma trama bem desenvolvida, personagens carismáticos e um equilíbrio perfeito entre momentos de tensão e leveza. A química entre os personagens e os toques sutis de sofrimento adicionaram camadas interessantes à história, tornando-a ainda mais envolvente. As declarações emocionantes e o final que deixou um gostinho de quero mais demonstram o cuidado na construção dos episódios. Estou feliz por ter apreciado tanto essa trama que mescla romance e comédia de forma encantadora. Com certeza, ficarei com saudades de acompanhar mais desses personagens cativantes.Was this review helpful to you?
Strictly for female audiences
The synopsis which introduces the male character before the female character will lead you to believe the is equal focus between the male and female character. But the title should give you an idea that this is not for everyone and is strictly for female audiences.The premise will remind you of those M&B and BC pocket books your mother used to read on her free time. Poor female pining for a change in her circumstances and an aloof rich male trying to make his mark.
FL characters and their situation in those old novels is probably what birthed the present term "strong independent woman".
FLs goal for working is not to earn money to survive but to meet a rich male she can marry who can turn the tide of her life whether that's what it means to be a strong independent woman I'll leave it to someone else to figure out.
I'm dropping the series because I have no room despairing over someone else's miserable life - I watch dramas in order to get a respite from the realities of life not to see other people suffering more than I am.
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Light Rom-Com with all the feels!~
If you are a dreamer who loves happily ever after fairytale like endings, then this romantic comedy might just be up your alley! There is some depth to the character development (with some angst thrown in) and a refreshing storyline . Just remember that this is a light romantic comedy and don't hold it to ridiculously high and critical standards. Great job to the cast for their wonderful acting!Was this review helpful to you?
From Conflict to Connection: A Romance with Depth
The story was fresh and captivating, standing out from others I've seen. It features a classic enemies-to-lovers trope intertwined with an office romance that brought butterflies to my stomach. The narrative also delves into various aspects of life, adding layers to the plot. While I enjoyed every episode, there were moments that felt a bit bland. Despite this, the side characters shone brightly, contributing significantly to the overall charm of the show.While the main plot had its charming moments, there were times when it felt predictable. The chemistry between the leads was palpable, yet the pacing sometimes dragged, making it hard to stay fully engaged. However, the strong performances of the side characters added depth and humor, often stealing the scene and providing a much-needed balance to the storyline.
One thing I particularly appreciated was the way the show tackled real-life issues. It wasn’t just about romance, but also about personal growth, career challenges, and navigating complicated relationships. These elements gave the show a sense of authenticity, making the characters more relatable and their journeys more compelling.
Overall, it was an enjoyable watch with memorable moments and a solid cast. Even though some parts felt a bit slow, the charm of the characters and the underlying themes of the story made it worth sticking through to the end.
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Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale!? has been -obviously- a lot of fun, despite that I don't think this is all that unique or anything, though admittedly the whole wanting to be a Cinderella openly and aboveboard concept is pretty cool. I think the biggest contributor to success is the short format. A regular kdrama mini series is 16 hours long, as we all know the kiss happens at 8 & then after some fluff complications lead to a breakup & a 2 year separation happening in episodes 13 to 15 followed by a usually rather poorly written happy ending that can be either 1 or 100 minutes long. Opposed to what I just outlined this show is about 7 hours long (40 minutes x 10eps) & almost all of the things that normal kdramas have are there (love square, breakup, gangsters, almost marrying someone else etc etc), however the quick pace makes all these very palatable & since the comedy and main romance are both very strong, I don't have it in me to give a score any less than 8.5. The ending is rather satisfying too and not that short considering the format..Pyo Ye Jin always had been amazing, but it fills me with joy to see her shine so much in a main role, while also having wonderful chemistry with her rather amazing partner. ^ I really wish for this to be a financial success, selfishly just so I could see her in more high profile romcoms :-P
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"Make your delulu become trululu"
This drama is literally the definition of your delusions and wishes becoming true.You start this drama with the typical poor, funny and delusional female lead and the snobby, narcissitic and traumatized male lead. Despite this drama being extremely cliché, they changed it in a way that it makes the drama enjoyable, funny and with a lot of depth and story behind it. Every character is unique in their own way with their own personalities, what makes this series so captivating. I'm so surprised how they were able to fit so MUCH in only 10 episodes.
WARNING!!:
If you are a very serious person that doesn't take things lightheartedly, this drama is NOT for you! This whole k-drama is unserious, extremely satire and goofy as hell. The sad and angsty moments don't last for too long and they use a lot of cartoonish effects and sounds to make the series more entertaining. The male lead eventually has then loser tedencies and becomes obsessed with the female lead and tries to win her over. Many moments in this drama are so CRINGE, that you genuinely just want to turn off the screen, get up and scream. 😭
However despite all ofthis, this drama is AMAZING and definitely recommend it if you love rom com!
My final rating is 8/10.
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IF YOU LIKE FUNNY CLICHES THIS IS FOR YOU!!
I love love love clichés when they’re done right and not cringey. This drama had me smiling like a fool especially because the ML was very shy. I’m a sucker for shy male leads. The FL did an amazing job she’s extremely funny. The story flowed nicely and the amount of episodes were PERFECT!!! If you want a short, sweet, fluffy, funny, rom com with an ounce of drama. This is the show for you!!Was this review helpful to you?
A modern Cinderella story
I watched it because I loved Lee Jun Young. I was excited to watched it but I wasn't expecting that it will turned out this way, it doesn't meet my expectation. It's a typical fairytale story with a twists, actually its not that bad I was just expecting too much. Its a common Cinderella story that a poor lady that fall in love wit a prince charming. I love the love-hate relationship at first and later on they didn't expect that they will developed feelings for each other. The FL has a two sisters that not too evil at all and the stepmom loves her dearly specially when her dad dies they never neglect her inspite they carec& very appreciative on her.There is a love triangle between them the guy is engaged with the woman he doesn't love they are just engaged to grow more in their business. The fake fiance is really trying hard to do evil stuff so that they will fall apart from each other. But their feelings foreach other is stronger and grows pounder that no one can break them. Until one day the family of his fake fiance tries to scare him for hurting their beloved daughter, they even closed his business and he has left with nothing. But the FL and ML fight for their love & they remain inseparable. And together they strive hard to make it work to be successful someday. And they were successful in their chosen path and they lived happily ever after.
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songs were a banger
short, cute and the songs were a banger, lowkey all i got to say............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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