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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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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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A LAUGH OUT LOUD K-ROMCOM AFTER AGES
I've been a but of kdrama slump when it comes to romcoms, so when i ramdomly came across this title, i went in with no expectations. And boy was I surprised. This was a fun romp that consciously takes every cliche from kdramas and fairytales and puts it on steriods. It doesn’t take itself seriously at all, that makes for such fun viewing. I belly laughed at some of the scenes. The narration, the animation, the lead characters, the supporting characters, even the villian, were so camp that it was a delight to watch. This may not have that many swoonworthy moments between the leads but the leads genuinely look like they enjoy each others company and respect one another. It also doesn't descend into a typical marysue trope. It really deserves a higher rating.Was this review helpful to you?
Divertido!
É uma série curta para você se divertir enquanto assiste e dar boas gargalhadas, tem partes sérias mas a série mescla muito bem a hora de colocá-las. adorei a química dos protagonistas, é bobinho, ótimo para assistir em uma semana sem graça. Todos estão buscando desesperadamente profundidade, mas a verdade é que às vezes a gente sente falta de um dramalhão que nos faça rir de tão bobo que é, e estou feliz que os dramas assim estão voltando com tudo. Não mais delongas, embora todas as críticas, eu gostei bastante. me entreteu e adorei acompanhar essa série.Was this review helpful to you?
Untalented actress
Here is why I dropped this title:1 The acting of the female lead was atrocious. I haven't see her anywhere else so maybe I'm being unfair but here she was terrible.
2 The execution. I'm all for romantic comedies, and I can watch the same trope a million times. The Cinderella trope is one of my favorites but here the execution was bad. I stopped counting how many times I rolled my eyes. It's a shame since I was keen in watching it.
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Fl is a big foot actor with crazy behavior, like she was literally eating and sticking out her tongue while her eyes were boggling like ....
And the fat shaming is returned, her step sis is chubby, and they put pig noises when she’s eating but then fl goes to eat and it’s fine, tho they also have her “omg my face is bloated” like why is the face getting fat for eating tho I do know like salty food makes a bit of puffiness but she also tells her “sleep on the floor your body is like a sleeping bag
Like the step sis is weird but it’s hardly cuz she’s fat and they have her act like a baby throwing tantrums
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Un cliché absurdo
Recuerdo que vi un tiktok donde decían que las escritoras querian hacer una cenicienta diferente, alguien independiente, no la típica que necesita un príncipe y resulto que cayó en el mismo cliché de siempre. Fue hasta los últimos episodios que se dio cuenta que ella era su verdadero príncipe pero terminó con el protagonista jajaja, bastante contradictorio si quieres dar ese mensaje.La comedia era rara, parecia caricatura con una narradora y esas escenas de anime algo absurdas, lo único que rescato es la imaginación del protagonista, tratando de reprimir sus emociones, en verdad que me gusta mucho ese actor, lástima que no tomo un buen proyecto, espero que elija algo mejor la próxima vez.
En conclusión si te gusta el cliché basico, y no eres muy exigente puede que te gusta para pasar rato.
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FOLLOW THE STEREOTYPES
No daba ni un duro por el drama desde que leí el argumento, la cosa no mejoró con el trailer, es más te diría que empeoró demasiados efectos de animación y la cosa no ha mejorado mucho tras verme la serie. Si tiene un 5 y no menos es por ese cameo de Taxi Driver.Y te preguntarás: ¿por qué te ves el kdrama sino te llamaba desde un principio?, adoro los dos actores protagonistas, Lee Jun Young y Pyo Ye Jin. Jun Young le metieron en una serie malisima The Impossible Heir (no pude acabarla) despues de actuaciones maravillosas como en D.P (cariño mío, me encanta cuando te toca personajes insorportables. Aunque debo admitir que me gusta verte modo juguetón) y tenía ganas de verle en un rol completamente distinto. Ye Jin me encanta en Taxi Driver pero me estoy dando cuenta que no me gusta en las romanticas que hace, no me hizo mucha gracia en Moon in the Day. Me he dado cuenta que no sabe besar, deja lo labios y ya, uf que Jun Young si sabe como besar y espero que le haya enseñado porque como hubieran sido los besos como en Moon of the Day me hubiera costado tragarme que son pareja (por cierto no he visto la química en ningun lado).
No ha estado mal pero la historia no se sostenía , un intento de romper clichés cayendo en los mismos, no he visto nada de comedia en este romcom . Situaciones random y a las cuales le dan soluciones tontas.
Aparte del cameo de Taxi Driver, me ha gustado conocer a Kim Hyun Jin, no creo que aquí tenga un personaje interesante para poder comprobar su actuación pero lo bueno es que también esta en My Sweet Mobster y creo que allí voy a disfrutar mucho mas su actuación que en este porque hijo que personaje te has cogido.
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Verdadeira Comédia Romântica Besteirol Para Esquecer Os Problemas
Eu simplesmente preciso recomendar essa comédia romântica que me prendeu desde o primeiro episódio e me fez maratonar até o amanhecer! Sério, fazia tempo que um dorama coreano não me fazia rir tanto e, ao mesmo tempo, sentir tantas emoções.A história começa com Shin Jae Rim no leito de morte do pai, que, em sua última mensagem, diz ter deixado algo especial para ela. Desolada e endividada, ela pensa que será um alívio financeiro, mas descobre que era apenas um anúncio de emprego… junto com um conselho inusitado: não sofra à toa, o melhor jeito de subir na vida é casando bem! Revoltada, Jae Rim ignora a ideia no início, mas, sem opções e afundada em dívidas, acaba aceitando a "dica" e se candidata ao cargo de gerente em um clube socialite—perfeito para encontrar um casamento vantajoso.
O problema? No dia da entrevista, ela perde o sapato na escada… e o bendito vai direto na cara do CEO da empresa, Moon Cha Min. Um homem que odeia mulheres interesseiras e, ironicamente, vive paranoico com medo de morrer. O primeiro encontro entre os dois é um verdadeiro desastre, com direito a briga e até maldição lançada por Jae Rim. Mas, por um misto de medo e uma estranha admiração, Cha Min decide contratá-la mesmo assim.
E é aí que começa a guerra! Eles vivem às turras, como cão e gato, mas quanto mais tempo passam juntos, mais o CEO se vê apaixonado justamente pelo tipo de pessoa que ele jurou evitar.
Eu maratonei esse dorama em uma noite e vai demorar para eu achar outro com a mesma intensidade e equilíbrio de humor, romance, atuação e deselvovimento. Em um mar de doramas com desenvolvimento raso, conflitos desnecessários e comédias cheias de tragédias, esse se sobressaí com sua simplicidade e bobice, que é de fato o que se procura quando se quer assistir uma comédia romântica.
Se você quer um dorama leve, com personagens cativantes, humor escrachado e um casal com tanta química que vai fazer as borboletas no seu estômago darem piruetas, esse é o dorama certo para você!
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Pas parfait... mais totalement charmant !
Je ne vais pas mentir, j’ai passé un super moment devant Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale 😍 Il y a ce petit truc magique qui m’a embarqué dès les premières minutes, avec une ambiance légère mais pas vide, drôle sans être ridicule, et surtout… une vraie vibe de modern fairy tale revisitée à la sauce coréenne 💫👑J’ai adoré suivre cette héroïne pleine de pep’s, un peu rêveuse, parfois maladroite, mais tellement attachante 💁🏻♀️💕 Elle m’a rappelé qu’on peut encore croire en l’amour, même si la vie n’a rien d’un conte de fée au quotidien. Et le ML ? Ah lala… froid comme une montagne enneigée au début 🧊, mais quand il fond… c’est pour de bon 🥹🔥 Leur alchimie, c’est clairement ce qui m’a accrochée du début à la fin. J’ai trouvé qu’ils fonctionnaient trop bien ensemble, entre petites tensions adorables et moments tout doux 💞
Alors non, ce n’est pas un drama qui veut révolutionner quoi que ce soit, mais ce n’est pas ce que je venais chercher. Je voulais une romance qui fait du bien, qui me décroche des sourires niais sans prévenir, et c’est exactement ce que j’ai eu 🫠🥰
Les épisodes s’enchaînent tout seuls, l’esthétique est jolie, les personnages secondaires ajoutent un petit plus, et cette atmosphère de comédie romantique assumée m’a vraiment fait passer un super moment ✨💐
Bref, un drama parfait pour souffler, rêver un peu, et retomber amoureuse du genre enemies-to-lovers version K-fairy tale 💘
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