What a series!
To be loved is to be changed and this is what this entire season was about, as soon as Yumi saw Soon Rook her cells, her emotions and her feelings started reviving (even if she was so done with him at first) and as soon as Soon Rook fell for Yumi his principles shattered, I realized how easy it is to change when you are in love, true loveAs an introvert like Soon Rok who has been misunderstood in the past of my feelings, this season of Yumi’s Cells have really proven to me that the right person will definitely do everything possible to be with you, no matter what, and all you just have to do is meet them. There’s no pride or hesitation in how most introverts feel when we meet the person we care about… we express our feelings extremely to the max! Before the time, there may be misunderstandings as we live fully in our world, but once we are certain, we fight to be with the one we choose. I’ve been crying watching these episodes because it really has convinced me that true love will come for us, no matter our temperaments, and that all it takes is the right person and right moment. Yumi is guaranteed to be loved forever by this wonderful man. I’m so, so happy for her! What a beautiful end to one of the best series ever!
The animation element to this drama has been so consistent and brilliant it brought the story to life in such a unique way and made us connect to the characters on a deeper level. There’s always a bittersweet feeling when a drama you like ends, but saying goodbye to Yumi’s Cells is a lot harder. Such a great drama, everyone involved in it deserves their flowers.
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1Great contrasts but the ending was rushed.
This was a decent watch, an easy binge with a decent take on the measurements some must take to survive in an exhausting world... Boundaries and the way one is perceived while just trying to make it trugh the day.The season has a bit of second hand embarrassment, some over the top moments and at least one character I wanted to send in to small dark room to rot. Some parts dragged out a bit to long while others were cut short, especially the ending flet like they skipped a chapter or two just to get to the point. That said the contrast and growth of communication between the leads was fun to watch and the episodes truly did just fly by...
Also I am not a fan of multiple seasons, but somehow Yumi makes it work, I am not sure if Im hoping for another chapter/season or not.
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Still cute and funny, but fell short compared to other seasons
I've enjoyed following Yumi's journey through these 3 seasons, but this last season really fell short compared to the others. With only 8 episodes compared to the 14 in other seasons, this season felt too rushed and lacked depth. I still enjoyed the cuteness and humor, but didn't really believe the love story which is a disappointing way to end the series.Likes:
1) Sun Rok's unique character - I think it's the first time where I've seen an introvert's energy levels explained so well in a drama. I completely related to the energy depiction and also the sort of opposite work vs home personality. Even though MBTI has helped people understand a little bit about introversion, this depiction really captured how much being social can drain strong introverts.
2) Kim Go Eun as Yumi - I can not picture anyone else who could have played this role to perfection like she did. I love her. Her expressions in the beginning towards Sun Rok's rudeness were hilarious!
3) Of course, the anime cells - I don't need to explain that one. My favs were Yumi's enormous hungry cell and Sun Rok's enormous naughty cell. hahaha
4) The addressing of how we approach love so differently as we age. I loved watching this journey as I could relate.
Dislikes:
1) The rushed loved story - it wasn't believable. There wasn't enough buildup between the indifference to love. It needed more time to develop which is a shame because the acting was good and the chemistry had potential but because of time, the chemistry fell short.
2) While I like Sun Rok's opposite work and home personality, at times it was a bit too extreme esp towards the end. So sometimes it felt unbelievable.
3) The last episode was just too rushed in wrapping up everything. A big let down as it could have been all heart fluttery, but it felt like the writers/director just didn't care.
Overall still an entertaining watch, but most likely will be a bit disappointing for those of us that have been on Yumi's journey.
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Go man, give us nothing!
Underwhelmed and unsatisfied with the romance: Have you ever waited 4 years for a complete letdown? That's what it feels. The characters are actually well thought out and their interiority beautifully depicted. Yumi is the best version of herself, goal-oriented and very adult.But she still can't dress herself to save her life. The knitwear is atrocious. Over a white t-shirt, what is this, trashy 1998? Couple that with the unflattering haircut and you have a heroine that lacks taste, ironically for an artist. It's good that she doesn't design the comics, she's writing them.
The romance doesn't flourish until the last episodes and even then it's childish and redundant. I signed up for heart-fluttering, not okay-fine. They are adults, sure, but there can still be whimsy. I am profoundly underwhelmed.
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Another swooning chapter in Kim Go Eun’s romantic saga
As they always say, ‘third’s time a charm’ so Kim Go Eun and her cell village return for a heart-fluttering third and final season in the search for love.After dating a nerd and a romantic and getting her heart broken on both occasions, Yumi chose to remain single and focused on her career as a writer. When the familiar butterflies in her stomach suddenly come back to life, it is none other than because of her associate publisher, Shin Soon Rok who is extremely calm, level-headed, and most importantly, younger than Yumi. This pairing gives off “calm bf and hyper gf” meme. The stark contrast in their personalities is glaring even in their first meeting. Can this noona workplace romance be the key to Yumi’s happily ever after?
I am fairly impressed with Kim Jae Won’s portrayal of a man of few words and few expressions while at work. He totally nails the neutral face emoji (😐) since he is the epitome of an introverted personality (pro max version). You can instantly tell hanging out with people is not his favorite thing and just depletes his social battery. Nothing seems to boost his mood while he is socializing at work. Hence, it is only natural that some can misunderstand his personality and dismiss him as rude and party pooper. No one but Jae Won can perfectly pull off Soon Rok’s dual charm of inscrutable face at work and adorable puppy look at home. He is emotionless but his acting does not look stiff and I think that is a great sign Jae Won totally nailed his role.
Kim Go Eun has consistently brought to life the comical and tearjerker events in Yumi’s life. Her comedic timings are still spot-on. Go Eun’s hilariously funny and painfully relatable thoughts is one of the reasons viewers cheered in her quest of love and dreams. She never misses a beat, whether it’s getting flustered while caught up in an awkward situation, getting riled up over a coworker’s behavior, or suddenly realizing she has fallen head over heels again. In this last season, she has notably displayed maturity and sensibility. She clears the air as soon as possible to avoid further conflicts. She is no longer easily swayed and swept up by her emotions, but falling in love is clearly an exception. However, emotional numbness poses a threat both in her cell village and in her job as a writer. Thankfully, Soon Rok comes her way, wreaks havoc and revives Yumi’s deserted cell village.
It has been a while since I giggled, twirled my hair and kicked my feet in the air while watching a K-Drama. Yumi's Cells truly captures the feeling of diving blindly, headfirst into love. I missed this feeling of giddiness. K-Dramas nowadays feel too contrived, the chemistry feels forced and the outfits are overly flashy.
This season is the epitome of the phrase 'the more you hate, the more you love' because you can't hate someone without spending your precious time thinking and nitpicking everything about them. I love how Yumi's Cells continue to highlight that people have layers and a single encounter with someone doesn't define them. We all carry contradictions, passions and habits that can only truly be understood after spending some time with someone.
I love the enamored look at Soon Rok’s eyes whenever he or looks at Yumi. You can instantly tell he really cherishes Yumi and he’s got his eyes only for her. He is also unfazed when he learns Babi is Yumi’s ex. He didn’t get defensive nor did he probe Yumi about it. This is what everyone should aim for: a love that feels easy and secure.
A subtle parallelism between Yumi’s apathy and Soon Rok’s robotic personality is also highlighted in the show. The lack of emotions is far different from a lack of social energy. The former can unintentionally cause us to lose our spark in life while the latter is simply a way of conserving energy for the activities we truly enjoy. In the end, Yumi and Soon Rok found solace and rest in one another.
However, the question still remains: how can you choose the person you want to spend the rest of your life with when even your feelings are contradictory and unreliable? The answer is: when you know, you know.
My only issue is, just like everybody else is saying, this was way too short. Yumi and Soon Rok’s relationship timeline feels hastened. At one point, they were having an honest and open conversation and the two of them reached a mutual decision. But then parents suddenly barged in and everything they talked about felt like it disappeared into thin air just like that.
But then again, the length of dating does not really dictate the longevity or happiness of a marriage. Some couples date for less than a year, yet their marriage is still blissful. Meanwhile, others have even conquered the seven-year itch, only to learn they don’t work well living together. Indeed, love is a hit or miss. You are never going to know what you will get unless you take a chance and gamble your fragile little heart, putting it on the line. I was hoping for more of Yumi and Soon Rok’s relationship dynamics, but we already caught glimpses of that in later episodes which even revealed Soon Rok’s laidback, childlike charm at home which is unknown to many.
What I noticed in Season 2 is it perfectly balances the storyline of Yumi's dreams and love whereas Season 3 heavily focused on finding her endgame. It wouldn’t have hurt if we peeked a bit into how she balanced dating Soon Rok while still staying on top of her game. I also wondered whether Soon Rok got reassigned to a new writer. Maybe the director intended such conclusion up to the viewer’s interpretation. Open endings are built like that to keep us, viewers, from reeling long after watching.
I don't harbor any ill feelings toward Woong or Babi because they both shaped Yumi to who she is today. They both boosted her confidence and helped her pursue her dreams of being a writer. Woong gifted her a typewriter to reignite her passion for writing while Babi fully supported her in her decision to write full-time and join contests. Yumi will not be the successful writer that she is today without her past heartbreaks and betrayals. She transformed her sadness and gloom into art which is her romance books. Isn’t it fascinating how our darkest times can be a steppingstone and catapult as to our crowning moments?
I’m truly going to miss this show, especially Swear Cell and Naughty Cell haha. But then again, I’m the captain of my cell village and I can make each day as exciting and worthwhile as Yumi’s. I may not have men as handsome as Yumi’s exes ☹️, but I can allow myself to experience life in ways that shape me into the very best version of myself. After all, emotional turmoil is what makes us human. Feelings waver, lifelong principles are broken, people come and go, and that’s all part of the human experience. Amidst all this uncertainty, we can still choose how we react and decide which people and things we want to pour our energy, feelings, and time into.
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An entertaining conclusion to the series
I was skeptical going into this season even though I read the webtoon because I didn't know how they would interpret it for the small screen and if the main leads will have good chemistry. Safe to say that some of my expectations were met while some were left in the dust.Let's start with the positives:
1. The humor- I'm a very dry person but even I laughed out loud by the comedy. The jokes and humor landed for me and is the main reason I enjoyed this show
2. The cell animation and dialogue- I really enjoyed the cells and their dialogue within themselves. They were written very well and were distinct.
3. The doubts in love- One thing I appreciated a lot in this season was the doubts before the start of a relationship. Even starting a relationship can be confusing and emotionally draining so I'm glad they touched on this subject.
4. Perfect portrayal of introverts- As a fellow extreme introvert, I was happy by how well they explained the functioning of an introvert. All my life, I've been misunderstood and misrepresented but I was very happy by how they showed Soon Rok's inner workings
Lets move onto the negatives:
1. The forced plot points- Since they show the inner workings of each individual, it just easy to sense when a plot point doesn't make sense. Some scenes felt really forced, like the writer was pushing their ideas onto us instead of it flowing naturally in the story.
2. The chemistry- This is subjective but I couldn't feel the chemistry between the leads. They were just work colleagues who had a slightly awkward work dynamic but then suddenly one of the starts liking the other. So I couldn't feel their emotional connection or attraction they felt for each other
3. The inconsistency in writing- I get that a person can change but it doesn't happen overnight and definitely not drastically. It just felt like lazy writing, like the writer couldn't bother to connect them so they wrote it in for the sake of it.
4. The acting- Again this is subjective, but I feel like the main lead's acting could've been better or we got a different male lead. He had the most complicated character in this season but his portrayal of his different personas felt too much like they were two different people and not just a single person.
Overall, I had a good time and that's whats important. Some parts could've been much better but I still enjoyed myself. 7/10 stars.
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Sun Rok
Yumi's cells has been one of my favorite Korean dramas, so much so that I have purposely avoided the webtoon as to not affect my opinion.From the very first season I have been aware that Soonrok was endgame, but other than his name I didn't know anything about the character, so I have been looking forward to him to finally show up.
In season 1 I fell for Koo wong pretty quickly, how could I not just look at that man! Ufff!!! I was skeptical about Yoo Bobby, I highly doubted that he could top Koo wong, but he got to me so bad, that I actually cried in season two, I hadn't even noticed but I had fallen for him, hard. I felt real life heart break for Bobby.
Now Sun Rok, I don't understand why he was hyped up so much, I didn't understand why Yumi liked him so quickly it wasn't until episode 7 when I started to warm up to him, and it's most likely deliberate, I'm probably missing the point but I wish we would've seen more of his laid back cute side in the previous episodes, just glimpses here and there, or maybe if it were 10 episodes instead of 8, or if I had waited instead of watching week by week. I avoided reading the webtoon and still ended up comparing the two versions somehow.
Still I really enjoyed this final season, although it left me wanting more and probably will watch the whole thing again, or maybe even finally read the webtoon.
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Simple, Sweet One
It is a relaxing and enjoyable drama to watch. The story feels light, fun, and comforting, with no real villain or stressful conflict, which makes it easy to enjoy. It’s the kind of drama that can make you smile and feel happy after every episode.The actors are all so cute and charming, and their chemistry makes the drama even better. Their expressions and acting bring a lot of warmth to the story. The animation of the cells is also creative and funny, adding extra humor and making the drama unique.
Overall, Yumi’s Cells S3 is a fun and heartwarming drama that’s perfect if you want something entertaining, sweet, and stress-free. I really enjoyed watching it.
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Shin Soon-rok, welcome home. But the endgame was rushed.
I have been watching Yumi's Cells since season 1 came out. For some reason, I was not able to vibe with Ung's character despite likinng everything else about the show. The cells were the highlight of the show for me, like everyone else. Even that couldnt stop me from dropping season 2 midway because I was frustated with Babi's character. So I was skeptical going into season 3 just for the cells and Yumi herself (the growth is immaculate)I was captivated from the first episode where Yumi meets Soon-rok. The one sided hatred was so fun and it is exactly what I came for: the cells dramaticising everything. The whole thing with the strawberry custard bread was really fun to watch. (also Hunger cell is my spirit animal.). I loved the way the system just glitched when Yumi fell for Soon-rok, because it is such a classic rom com move.
Soon-rok's cells are also the most fun to watch. The Love Cell as a doctor is a brilliant representation of his rationality and the Reason cell not being in control because he is always tired humanises the character of Soon-rok. The fact that Soon-rok is driven by love for Yumi after his principles break is so sweet because it just got redirected instead. Soon-rok just chooses Yumi. Something Woong couldnt do despite loving her and Babi...is well Babi. That is what strengtens the romance for me. But it made me realise that the reason why I wasn't into Woong and Babi. Yumi was happy but never in a way she is happy in her relationship with Soon-rok. That is a brilliant creative choice because love is a destination which you reach after trials and errors. Yumi's line, "Because two loves are not the same" anchors the whole thematic outline of the story. But here is where I was side-eyeing the creative choices.
Soon-rok's proposal came too early. I mean they were already moving fast but I wish they showed us more of how their relationship dynamic before the proposal so it feels more earned. It felt like they were rushing because of the honeymoon phrase but it was softened by Soon-rok choosing Yumi always. Maybe I am just salty that i didnt get to see more of their datimg era.
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Great for 8 episodes
This really feels like saying goodbye to a character I've loved and followed for years. Yumi's Cells has always been one of my favorite dramas for being able to show its characters in such a realistic way; the animated cells might seem over-the-top sometimes but they always perfectly encapsulate the emotional turmoil of romance, friendships, and everyday life.This final season is no different; I normally don't like watching dramas where the female lead falls first, but after seeing Yumi give up on love after her first two relationships, it was actually beautiful to see her be the one to fall first and be so happy about feeling butterflies again.
I know a lot of people were skeptical about Kim Jae-won taking on the role of Soon-rok (me included) but I think he really won us all over by the end. There's one scene in particular where he's standing outside looking up at Yumi's window; that scene absolutely flipped a switch for me.
I think the OST of this season also really helped to elevate it; I loved the previous seasons but honestly never paid much attention to any of the songs. This time around there were multiple that I immediately wanted to download, and it really made the scenes feel so romantic.
With that being said, I think there are some things that were really iffy, and the biggest one, to nobody's surprise, is the short runtime plus the fact that Babi was given some Soonrok scenes.
It's crazy to me that Yumi's final love interest doesn't get the same 14 episodes that Woong and Babi did; even 10 episodes would've been an improvement. I think they did the best they could with 8 episodes, giving Yumi and Soonrok time to confess and get together while leaving episodes for them to be together and show us what their relationship would be like, but the last episode in particular did begin to feel rushed. I know this may not even be the drama's fault, since there's this same pacing issue in the webtoon where it feels like we skip right to their wedding, but the drama also leaves some things out.
With so little time there's no space for subplots about Yumi's writing this time and we don't get to see much of her friends or family, which was kind of a shame since I always loved that Yumi's Cells never only focused on relationships. Don't get me wrong, I'm super glad that they chose to focus on the romance instead of trying to cram other character arcs in, but since this was the last season I really wish we got to say goodbye to old characters who had been with us from the start.
Overall, I think this was really enjoyable and heart-fluttering, but my god, imagine what we could've gotten with more time.
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Sin Sun Rok is The Greenest Flag Ever
This was by far the best season compared to the previous ones, especially because of the story and the ending. Sin Sun Rok was the best character—also the cutest I’ve ever seen. Yu Mi felt very realistic this season, but what annoyed me the most was how she handled her relationship. She chose to date a younger guy even though she wasn’t sure, and then started having doubts when he proposed. If she wasn’t certain from the beginning, she shouldn’t have started the relationship at all.The moment she asked Sin Sun Rok to wait for her broke my heart. Even without words, you could feel his pain. Thankfully, Yu Mi’s parents stepped in and handled the situation well, because based on how her character developed, she could have easily hurt him without even realizing it. Her past breakups made her more guarded and distant.
In the end, all I really cared about was how it would finish. From the moment their relationship started, seeing Sin Sun Rok’s pure and genuine side made me hope they would stay together. I was constantly worried something would go wrong, especially after what happened in previous seasons, but thankfully this time it didn’t. I’m really happy—nowadays it’s hard to find a Korean drama that makes my heart flutter, but this one truly did.
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Sobre as células de Yumi, eu nem fiz resenha das duas primeiras temporadas porque, pra mim, as três funcionam como uma história completa, quase como acompanhar toda a vida da Yumi, vendo ela amadurecer através das experiências, dos amores, das dores e de tudo que ela viveu, é incrível levar assim!!!Dos três relacionamentos, o Babi foi o que mais mexeu comigo. Ele era maduro, romântico e extremamente fofo. Quando ele vacilou daquela forma, acho que consegui sentir a dor da Yumi de verdade. E eu entendi totalmente ela não conseguindo seguir com o casamento depois daquilo, porque seria muito difícil voltar a se sentir segura. Acho que tudo aquilo também moldou ela pra se tornar quem ela foi quando finalmente encontrou alguém que realmente era pra ela.
O primeiro namorado, eu também gostava bastante (e, convenhamos, era o mais bonito kkkkk), mas faltava diálogo, confiança e maturidade dos dois lados. Já o Babi incentivou a Yumi, ajudou ela a crescer e até levou ela a ser a mulher que conhecemos ao lado do nosso prota Shin e enfim… O MARIDO, né? Hihihi
E eu entendo perfeitamente o final. Apesar de eu achar que poderiam ter desenvolvido mais o relacionamento deles (mostrando ela conhecendo os pais dele, os dois lidando com dificuldades juntos, coisas que revelariam ainda mais a firmeza da relação, ainda assim não achei ruim). Funcionou do jeito que foi entregue, pelo menos pra mim!
Eu não sou contra relações intensas ou imediatistas quando os dois estão na mesma página e buscam o mesmo propósito. E acho que o drama conseguiu mostrar exatamente isso: relacionamentos reais, pessoas reais, dificuldades reais e superações reais, sem ficar naquela fantasia exagerada.
Muitas vezes eu me via na Yumi, principalmente nessa sensação de solidão e de achar que outra pessoa viria pra me completar. Mas ainda bem que a gente aprende que a pessoa certa não vem pra completar, vem pra transbordar. Que crescemos juntos, e que respeito, confiança e parceria precisam ser mútuos, nunca só um lado lutando.
Vou sentir falta das células kkkkkkk. Às vezes fico pensando como seriam as minhas, já que passam uns 300 milhões de pensamentos pela minha cabeça por segundo. Deve ser um caos completo, mas também muito engraçado. No fim, acho que estamos sempre tentando lutar pelo nosso melhor, assim como as células da Yumi.
É um drama divertido, leve e muito gostoso de acompanhar. Você se envolve tanto que parece que as situações dos relacionamentos aconteceram com você também kkkkkkk. Mas vale muito a pena assistir!
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