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CAMBIO LA TRAYECTORIA DE MI VIDA
la cinematografía 10/10la actuación 10/10
y claramente 10 para la historia también, este drama sabe como mantenerte atrapado durante una hora y q los capítulos se sientan eternos pero no in bad way, la historia es tan desgarradora y grafica en algunos momentos que me dieron ganas de vomitarme y llorar al mismo tiempo.
creo firmemente que la temporada 2 es mucho mejor que la , empezando por el desarrollo de personaje de gilchae, el como paso de ser una niña mimada rodeada de flores a una mujer valiente que sufrio TANTO.
El protagonista una total green flag definitivamente mi fav boy de kdrama historico, el amor tan genuino que él tenia hacia ella es imposible no patalear de emoción al verlo.
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Very powerful love story!
I became addicted to these dramas during Covid, and I’ve seen several hundred of them. For the mature people, the love story is the best I’ve ever seen, my favorite show was Empress Ki, but now it’s my second favorite. The music was exceptional. The story lines were perfect. I just wish it would have been more episodes! The ML, I will be looking out for him in more of these period pieces. His acting is believable, he’s very captivating. The leading actress is also phenomenal, she’s definitely not a weak woman. The Qing princesses acting was so good, she was a horrible wretched princess, but if the writers could add more episodes, maybe we could find out why she was so pitiful. It takes a real good show to entertain me, I’m a black woman, born in the USA, and I don’t even watch regular shows anymore because of my addiction to these period pieces, it’s definitely worth watching over again!Was this review helpful to you?
Caution! This will mangle your heart.
I needed a few days to process what I had just seen before writing a proper review. My heart was way too invested in this and I needed some clarity before proceeding...If you are a sucker for a good romantic melodrama, this one tops the list. The heat in the room gets turned up by the smoldering male lead, Jang Hyun, played by Namkoong Min. He falls for his lady the moment he set eyes on her and sets out to steal her heart by any means necessary. Our female lead, Gil Chae, is aptly played by Ahn Eun Jin (Hospital Playlist). Gil Chae has no interest in our ML, however, because she has her eyes set elsewhere. What is obvious to us, though, is that our FL has fallen head over heels for our ML but she is the only fool who doesn't realize it. What transpires is a delicious game of push/pull and how Jang Hyun would cut his heart out of his body for Gil Chae if she wasn't so self-absorbed to appreciate it.
We get a sweeping epic of historical fiction that will throw our leads together or tear them apart. We get lost in the intense gaze of Jang Hyun telling his lady he resents the hell out of her, while granting her the simplest of wishes. We are swept along in the tidal wave of their love and it is beautiful.
Unfortunately, this beautiful epic love story has its flaws. Most of the plot was taken from Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind, in the first part and then riddled with cliches and sloppy writing in the second, leaving us confused and asking a ton of questions. There were time lapse issues, abandoned story arcs, and implausible scenarios. How is it that Jang Hyun can fight so well? He hates war and is a bit of a dandy, so when did he train to be so deadly with a sword? His past is alluded to but not clear. The storyline gets muddled and repetitive, so it would have been better to just stick with a simpler plot. After all, it was delivering spectacularly in the romantic aspect.
The OST...what an OST!! It was sonorous, sweeping, simple, and unforgettable. It conveyed the romantic emotions, the angst, the desperation, and the deep longing of two people who can't live without the other. Bravo!
Then there are unforgettable lines like, "I tried to hate you when you left me, but I couldn't, So, I hated myself instead." "I never left you, I just couldn't bring myself to have you." Add these to the stellar acting and breathtaking cinematography and you have yourself a noteworthy production despite its flaws, deserving of its many awards for best actors and best drama of 2023.
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amazing both story and acting
I cannot describe how much I loved them. Since the very first episode they both made me fall in love with their character. I loved how their characters grew along with their love for each other. I don’t know why but I was expecting a sad ending.. thanks god we got a happy one although full of tears. They definitely deserved happiness after what they’ve been through. Both so strong and caring, always fighting not always for themselves or each other but also for everyone in need of help. Definitely one of the best kdrama I’ve ever seen!Was this review helpful to you?
An another level drama
An another level drama. A masterpiece.I think it will be one of the top drama in my list. Top Kdrama 2023.
Very beautiful drama.
Watching this feels like I really feel the sound of flowers, the sound of wave, the sound of wind, the sound of snow.
Every bit of silent momen in this drama is beautiful and elegant.
This drama is rewatchable, but not in the near future, it takes a lot of energy to watch it.
And I can also confirm that I got post-traumatic drama disorder after watching this.
Looks like I need a cheap romcom drama after watching this.
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My Dearest 연인 The drama of the century
The most incredible drama I've seen, I finished it around 1 a.m.... I was dreading this moment when I finished it because it's such a masterpiece 💔 The story is incredible, especially for a historical drama, In this drama, boredom does not exist. The romance is the best I've seen so far, it's really perfect between the two, nothing to complain about. Even where sometimes I said to myself “no why is she doing that” or that kind of thing afterwards I understood.. if for example she wouldn't have married Mr Gu (I’m pissed) but it was important otherwise the story could not continue. Everything was logical ahaha sorry I don't know if we understand what I'm saying, I'm getting carried away but 10/10 I'll have to get over it after finishing it..Was this review helpful to you?
Wow…Masterpiece!!! The best drama ever
Wow what a masterpiece!!!The production and acting is amazing. Namkoong is fenomenal actor and I love his voice. It is the best drama I had ever watched.
I like how EunJin character envolved in the drama and in the end she knew what is in her heart and never stop loving Jang Hyun and finally she started to persue him. It was painfull journey but she never gave up.
It was hard to watch all the intrigue and betrayal of family and friends. Jang Hyun had fallen for her at the first sign and he always protected her even he had to sacrifice himself. I really hate his father and the crazy king just gets on my nerves. I am so glad they got their happy ending and survived all the obstacles on theirs journey.
Of course there is unsolved story how Ryang ended up in prison and we probably will never know unless we have season 2.
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E O VENTO NAO LEVOU...
O prota lá na China, salvando os cativos de joseon.. a prota em casa casada com o nojento 🤮 do oficial. Só que ela é raptada e levada como cativa pra China.O nojento acha q a pobre fugiu de novo, a amiga defende ela e o estudioso tbm. O cantor q foi esculachado pelo prota por ter dito q ele morreu, com medo da prota morrer e o prota enlouquecer quando souber, vai atrás dela. Volta pra China e avisa q ela tá lá como cativa.
O prota só fica sabendo disso depois que a pobre sofre… sofre… sofre demais. Ela é a Jong jong foram raptadas.
O marido chega a ir atrás dela, mas quando descobre q ela foi abusada pelos invasores, simplesmente larga ela lá e volta pra casa mentindo q mandou alguém atrás e q foi roubado e não pode pagar o resgate.
A pobre, achava a o marido ia buscar ela. Ela salvou a amiga, salvou o estudioso da cadeia mas ninguém foi lá atrás dela. Só o prota quando soube, ficou louco
(Se prepare pra cena mais linda quando ele a vê no mercado de escravos 😭😭😭😭😭 ) chorei horrores
Daí ele começa a fazer tudo pra salvar ela. Tudo mesmo, inclusive mentir e dizer pra ela ir embora pq a cascavel 🐍 da mulher mascarada quer ela longe dele.
Daí a pobre volta pra joseon
Ele pensa q ela foi acolhida pelo marido. Ela pensa q ele vai ter uma vida melhor sem ela. Os dois sofrem
Ele volta pra joseon, vai atrás dela pra vê se ela tá bem mesmo. Descobre a ela tá só e divorciara. Daí os dois ficam juntos… prepare-se para a melhor cena 🎬 da vida (quando ela diz q foi abusada ) pra ele e ao contrário do nojento 🤮 ele a acolhe.
Tem um monte de coisa, mas no final eles ficam juntos.
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to be for real this drama has a lot of secret it's deeper than everything
i've always love romance x historical dramas but this one i really love it's so touching what's happening to women hurts their violence the way they treat them really hurtsi hayed the way the king acts he was like everyone can die but me❌ i really hated when he said "are you letting your king to die"
bro you are adult father znd grandpa you have to try like letting people protect you? are happy to live (without doing anything) when people died for you
at the end i really love main lead's chemistry and the love triangle
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A Rollercoaster of Emotions - My Dearest Review
"My Dearest" kicks off in an extraordinary fashion, immediately grabbing the audience's attention with a gripping and immersive first half. The intriguing plot and well-developed characters promise an unforgettable television experience. However, while the initial part of the series is a triumph, the latter half presents some challenges that diminish the overall impact.The plot seems to undergo excessive acceleration in the second half, with numerous moments feeling rushed. This could be attributed to a desire to keep pace with the drama or swiftly resolve narrative entanglements. Unfortunately, this choice significantly affects the story's coherence and the depth of character development.
The final episode, in particular, leaves a bitter taste. The conclusion, perhaps dictated by the need to tie up all narrative threads hastily, lacks the satisfaction one would expect after such a promising start. Fans would likely have preferred a more nuanced and less hurried resolution.
Another aspect that might have influenced the second part of the series is the king's obsession, a theme that, in my opinion, was dealt with excessively heavily. This element risked overshadowing other aspects of the plot, leaving less room for the development of other storylines and making the entire experience somewhat monotonous.
In summary, "My Dearest" starts with brilliance that captures the viewer's heart, but the second half of the series introduces a series of rushes and questionable narrative choices. The final episode, in particular, falls short of expectations, leaving the feeling that the series could have offered much more. Despite these shortcomings, enthusiasts may still find value in the series, especially if they are willing to overlook some narrative stumbles.
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Part 2 is perfect
I was a bit disappointed of the end of Part 1 and some reviews said Part 2 was not worth it.In my opinion, Part 2 gave us everything season 1 did not.
As said for Part 1, the acting was perfect, and the chemistry between the main leads is off the roof. I like how Part 2 gives more depth to the characters (even side characters). There is something really precious in each relationship, especially those formed by Lee Jang Huyn with others (special mention for his relationship with the Qing Commander & the Princess).
It still seems some issues were left to the side, which is a bit of a shame as it could have been more of a historical drama. However, this still was a really good drama that i would recommend watching :)
Part 1 review: https://kisskh.at/profile/lisouille/reviews/328967
Note: same with Part 1, there are a lot of scenes with violence :(
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A Korean "Gone With The Wind"?
This alternately heart-warming and heart-wrenching spectacular maybe the best sageuk I've ever seen. But keep the tissues handy. The heart-wrenching moments are some of the most difficult to endure. The two leads, Namkoong Min as Lee Jang Hyun and Ahn Eun Jin as Yoo Gil Chae are simply perfection. The push and pull between their characters is the very heart of the story and their chemistry is absolutely wonderful.Early in season 1, the story began to feel somehow familiar. Then I realized that the interplay between the two leads and the secondary leads bore a striking similarity to one of the greatest movies of all time, "Gone With The Wind." The rogue Jang Hyun (Rhett) is intrigued by pampered aristocrat Gil Chae (Scarlett) who futilely throws herself after her childhood love Yeon Jun (Ashley) who only has eyes for her best friend Eun Ae (Melanie). When the barbarians (yankees) come and wreck their world leaving them destitute, Gil Chae (Scarlett) rises up from the ashes to save those around her who are too weak to fend for themselves, including her dementia addled father and Eun Ae (Melanie) Meanwhile, cynical opportunist, Jang Hyun (Rhett), showing no particular loyalty to either side of the conflict, uses the riches he makes as a "blockade runner" between Joseon and Qing to help those around him.
Thankfully, My Dearest eventually transcends the Gone With The Wind parallels and as their love story slowly unfolds, poor Gil Chae and Jang Hyun are forced to endure hardships far greater than Scarlett or Rhett ever did. It is an emotional rollercoaster that is both riveting and exhausting.
The hauntingly beautiful OST supports the drama in ways that makes it feel almost like another character. There are two versions of the theme song, "With my heart". One features the voice of EXO member Kai; the other features the lovely voice of the Ahn Eun Jin (Gil Chae) herself. (Is there anything these incredible Korean actors can't do?!)
My only quibble is with the very end. To take advantage of the show's popularity, the producers added another episode to stretch out the ending, but the added melodrama and the use and reuse of an unwelcome trope in the final episodes marred an otherwise perfect drama. Nevertheless, this one is well worth a watch.
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