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The living mop is the star of this show.
Not to diminish the effort of the actual human actors, but that dog was the cutest, and so talented!This is an excellent example of a drama that deals with heavy and dark themes but does it with such grace and humor that you fall in love with it. This drama resonated so much with me and my life experiences, they did a great job representing mental health struggles and the stigma associated with getting help, as well as the burden of affair shame that often seems to affect women so much more than men. The people were real, the solutions were messy, the conflict was approachable, and the comedy was exceptional. The female lead actress is super good in every drama she does, I feel like she just -gets- what her characters are feeling and experiences at the time. The male lead was also very good, though I didn't like the parallels toward the end between his character and the bad guy. There's a fine line between chasing after a chick and aggressively stalking her and I feel like his character skirted that line a few times. He was an excellent crier though!
I will say...it's a frustratingly short drama. They did a great job with the plot and dialogue, the acting was great, but because of the dramatically shortened format (13 episodes 30-40 minutes each) there wasn't a lot of space for viewers to really experience the depth of different relationship dynamics that are so hallmark to the Kdrama format. That said, they did a wonderful job really developing the side characters even in the short format, which is something many long-format Kdramas can't seem to get right. I guess my disappointment with the shortened time has more to do with my selfish desire to spend more time in the world the characters inhabit because it was so much fun.
Another thing I really liked about this drama was the Samantha character. Kdramas are difficult to watch sometimes because they get so awkward about alternative lifestyles, especially when it comes to gay people. It was nice to see a straight people romance comedy drama that embraced a cross dressing man while still keeping (but overcoming) the inherent awkwardness. They used that same format, actually, to deal with the reactions of the neighborhood ladies to the scarlet letter situation. The women approach the situation clumsily, awkwardly, but eventually learn to embrace the truth instead of remaining intolerant and ignorant.
Overall, the drama did such a good job at masterfully exploring a wide variety of themes in a truncated but effective format. I might watch this again in a few years because the comedy was good and the initial bickering between the two leads was fun to watch.
As a side note, can someone please explain to me the trope at the end of every romance Kdrama ever where the female lead leaves and returns a year later? Like you finally get everything you wanted, your problems are solved, you found the love of your life...and you bail? I can't fathom it at all. Maybe they do it so you can have two happy endings instead of just the one?
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Very insightful, cute and fun for the most part
Mad for each other is a surprising good drama especially because I didn't expected much from it. It surprisingly was very insightful.It revolves around the story of a woman who is diagnosed with delusion and a man who suffers from pted (aka anger, aggressive behaviour in reaction to negative life events especially if they think its unfair to them). This aspect itself sets it apart from the rest of the dramas that never showcase such topics. A life of a person with delusion is shown so well, it was so heartbreaking to see the female lead suspect everything including herself. But pted wasnt so well shown, his problem was mostly ignored except the first few and last few episodes.
The reasoning of why both of them are the way they were was satisfying to watch especially the female lead. The female lead's story was so well portrayed and really made me empathize with her.
It clearly showed how mental illness affects the life of people, such clear portrayal is literally never shown in a drama. You could see how positive bright, hard working and competent the leads were before the illness. It showed clearly that mental illness doesn't just "go away" if you just "stop being sad, stop worrying, stop being anxious " and how much work you need to actually put in to treat yourself.
The drama also touches upon personal choices of how a person likes to present themselves.
The chemistry of the leads and how the relationship develops is really nice to watch and they're super cute together. The acting was pretty good along with iconic looks like flower behind the ears and sunglasses, will never forget it!
The osts were all good too I'd probably come back to them.
Now this was gonna be a 9 or 9.5 rated drama for me but then 11th episode happened and things started to go downhill. Literally all the hardwork the writer put in to build such a great plotline was lost by the ridiculous progression of the story.
From 11th to finale, the show was a mess with no logical reasoning, no problems solved, and rushing of the story like the writer didn't know how to proceed. We had random car chasing like its mission impossible, some random arguments, random singing on the street etc. The ending was happy but it didn't give me the satisfaction the first 10 episodes gave me.
Mad for each other is a small drama with 13 ep of around 40 mins, it is quite insightful and I think it is worth it though the ending is not so well done. I recommend it.
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A hidden gem that takes a fresh approach to the "enemies to lovers" trope.
I found out about this drama by chance, and it was the most fortunate incident of my life. After reading a few reviews, I decided to watch it, and overall, I was very pleased. Also, it's short format helped not only make it easy to watch, but also harder for the story to go off the rails.My first impression upon watching this drama's first episode, was that it would be "It's Okay, That's Love" 2.0, which isn't a bad thing, as that is one of my favorite dramas of all time, but I was wrong.
Our main character is Noh Hwi-Oh, a suspended detective, who has obvious anger issues, and he's trying to overcome that problem. On the other hand we have Lee Min-Kyung, who has pretty deep trust issues and is traumatized by her past. Both of them are considered "mad", and the drama follows their healing process, as they learn how to deal with things through therapy, and slowly but surely fall in love with each other. In other words, this is your typical "enemies to lovers" slow burn with a mental illness twist. This isn't meant as a criticism, but rather to prove that you can make a trope interesting.
The main thing about this drama, to me, is its approach to the mental illness part. Each episode we have snippets of their therapy sessions, and this gives as a window to what is going on in their minds. I also need to praise this drama for not making love the cure for their problems, as many dramas do. As much as I would like to believe that love can cure anything, I say from experience that sadly, just like any other illness, mental illness doesn't go away just because you're in love.
At first, I found the main characters a bit annoying, but I feel like that was done on purpose, maybe to show how outside people perceive them. But slowly, as we learn more about them and their trauma, they start warming up to us. And when you realize, you are rooting for these two to be together.
Dramas like this can be frustrating at times. You want to see these two get along, but in reality, each of them has issues and traumas that make it difficult for them to be together.
Though this drama is primarily about the two main characters and their backstories, I also enjoyed the B-plot involving the part-timer and Samantha. Although a bit out of nowhere and with a rushed ending, I thoroughly enjoyed their storyline. And the ladies from the "Women's Association" were quite fun to watch too.
I think that the only issue I have with this drama is the last two episodes. I don't think they were inheritably bad, but instead extremely rushed. In my opinion, if they added one or two more episodes, to actually develop and wrap up the story, this drama could have been perfection. Since the format of the episodes was so small, and there was so much going on in the last two episodes, many things went either unexplained or the conclusions did not make much sense.
In spite of the rushed ending, I still think it is worth watching since it discusses very important topics.
Side Note: the two main characters in this drama always look so comfy in their clothes, and I really want Min-Kyung's wardrobe.
Acting and Cast: I think everyone involved was very competent in their roles. I thought Jung Woo did a superb job in the role of the righteous but a bit too aggressive cop who wants the best for everyone, but can't control his anger. Oh Yeon-Seo, is one of my favorite actresses, and as always, she did not disappoint. I really felt the pain and trauma her character lived through. The rest of the supporting cast also did a good job in their roles, even with little screen time. And I have to mention Lee Soo Hyun, cause I didn't know she acted, and I was really surprised, she didn't feel awkward or out of place, so good job.
Cinematography and Sound/Music: I like the cinematography of this drama. They did some visual references to movies, and although in the first episodes I found the abrupt endings a bit jarring, and an odd stylist choice, I got used to it after a few episodes, after all this drama is supposed to be a bit "mad". And this "mad" theme also leaked into the camera work, with some odd camara angles that either were used for comedic reasons or for tension. As for the OST, there was nothing special or memorable about it, in my opinion, and the sound mixing was alright.
Will I watch this drama again? Maybe, I really liked the main couple and since the episodes are really short, it's easy to do a marathon. Do I recommend it? Yes, I think this drama is a hidden gem, that does the typical "enemies to lovers" trope very well, and talks about very pertinent issues, with a touch of comedy and a tiny bit of tension.
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Acting from all cast = top notch. ML and FL really got me immersed in the story. Their chemistry is very good. I also like every supporting character in this drama. Friendship between apartment residents, ML and FL's mothers, ML's co-workers, and not to be missed, the part time employee and Samantha. I love them so much.
This drama fits. Not too long and not too short. All can be told in a few episodes.
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unexpected charm, but has some gaping flaws. Bland ending
This has a certain amount of unexpected charm. The male lead's anger is mostly used for comedy but he goes berserk a few times & it is not pretty to watch. The female lead's paranoia seem a bit unfounded until near the end when you see why she's that way. I warmed up to the leads but the story lost me when the lead female kept pushing the guy away too many times. An incident made it hard to really like the lead guy I found the last 3 episodes a bit tedious & could not figure out where or why the lead female leaves for some time before returning. A very bland happy ending.**Spoilers******
Female lead's trauma is a result of being beaten.
which makes the fact that the Male lead he accidently punches female lead problematical
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Really enjoyable
Thanks to my granddaughter I discovered Korean Drama's and became totally hooked and this series is one of the reasons why.It made me smile, laugh and forget the world. It was right up there with My Love from the Stars (my all time favourite). The two main characters were superb and really seemed to enjoy working together.
If I had to start a friend off on Korean Dramas I would point them to this one.
Thank You Korea, UK series have become terrible with no humour, romance or interesting plot lines and that is why series like this one reach more people than you think.
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This show had potential. It has some great and creative scenes, that's about it.
The show's main characters, Min-kyung and Hwi-oh, left me with mixed feelings. As the series progressed, especially in the last few episodes, I found myself hoping Min-kyung would end up alone. Hwi-oh doesn't come across as a good partner - he's easily triggered and quick to yell at others. There's a scene in the last episode where he screams about beating everyone up because Min-kyung might leave him. I get that it's supposed to fit the show's title, but come on, that's not healthy relationship material.One thing that confused me was Hwi-oh's habit of repeating phrases three times. At first, I thought maybe the showrunners were trying to hint that his character acts like a dog (as in "woof, woof, woof" - like dog barks). After all, during the first couple episodes that analogy is brought up by him (when he says that if he keeps talking to her, he is no longer a human but a dog, pretty weird statement if you ask me) and her (to her psychiatrist). Alternatively, they might have been trying to portray someone on the spectrum, but it wasn't clear.
On the plus side, the show has some interesting cinematography:
1. The rainy scene in episode 1 was amazing and really set the tone for the characters. It felt creative.
2. I loved how the camera was framed after Min-kyung and Hwi-oh's discussion towards the end of episode 12.
3. In episode 5, after Min-kyung kicks Hwi-oh, there's an intermission. I didn't quite get why they showed the molester in the rain, though - it seemed out of place. I'd picked Hwi-oh dancing on the rain.
The plot twists, especially towards the end, weren't great:
1. When Hwi-oh catches a wanted person while chasing Min-kyung - it felt forced and unrealistic. The kissing scene that follows, with them pushing the criminal to the ground, seemed like the writers just wanted that moment, no matter how ridiculous the setup.
2. Min-kyung leaving and then coming back in the last episode in the span of 5 minutes was disappointing. I really thought she should have stayed away and worked on herself instead.
By the end, I didn't feel like Hwi-oh had really grown or changed. He still makes rash decisions, like going after Yang alone. Min-kyung, on the other hand, shows the most growth between the two. Honestly, I think her acting, style, and personality carry the show.
Speaking of Min-kyung, I found her character refreshingly raw and intimate - something I'm not used to seeing from South Korean actresses. Oh Yeon-seo's performance was captivating, and her character's clothing style was amazing. Without Oh Yeon-seo, I think this show would have fallen flat for me.
I decided to watch this after seeing a scene from episode 10, but overall, I'd give it a 6.5/10. It had its moments, but it didn't quite live up to its potential.
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Mad for each other
Well it is so sad that this drama is so unpopular, it is really good, it contains many different topics as toxic people, mental problems while it has a comedic and healing vibe. Acting and chemistry are on point.It is also perfect for someone who does not like long or many episodes, it is easy for binge-watching.
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1-honestly a bit hesitant at first but as soon I as I started episode one I couldn’t stop laughing it was so funny and the hole is just fun never had one single boring scene.2-the there back story was honestly so sad and so well written and like how they brought awareness to domestic abuse and mental disorders as someone with a mental disorder I really in enjoyed how they showed that a mental disorder doesn’t prevent you from having a normal life and his anger
3-there chemistry was so good I thought they were a real couple moment 😭😭 like you could see it in there eyes
4-I loved how the show was so diverse
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The 1st episode of this K-drama is awesome
Viewed the first episode on Netflix and laughed almost half of the show. Jung Woo as described to have that certain personality has proven that he has still "got it" and his feature haven't change since the 1994 Reply drama. I wonder how witty he is in real life.The lovely Oh Yeon Seo (so happy to see her again after Love with Flaws) is someone who is paranoid? She is really a thing to behold, very beautiful. There's a lot to discover about these two not very normal people. I wish the episodes are longer because in the middle of your enjoying moment, its all over. Next episode please. Waiting...
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ATTENTI A QUEI DUE !
Avviso sin da subito che sembra una commedia spassosa e leggera, sia per il trailer, i reel che girano sui social, sia per le scene esilaranti dei primi 4 episodi ma si tratta di un genere drammatico e molto serio.Il man lead è un poliziotto con problemi di gestione della rabbia che viene incastrato dai superiori, la protagonista femminile invece è una donna con un disturbo post traumatico da stress e un funzionamento reattivo di tipo compulsivo a seguito di violenze nella passata relazione. E il tutto non si è concluso come in un paese normale, siamo in Corea quindi se sei ricco un buon avvocato può persino fartela passare liscia.
In tutto questo i due si incontrano perché sono vicini di casa e vanno dalla stessa psichiatra del loro quartiere.
Inizialmente non andranno d'accordo poi lei si affiderà a lui perché si sentirà più sicura e protetta, lui resterà affascinato dalla sua bellezza, il modo di affidarsi e aver bisogno di lui lo conquisterà totalmente.
Un modo calzante per descrivere la coppia principale in questo drama è "imperfettamente perfetta". Entrambi hanno problemi relazionali, traumi, cicatrici e demoni interiori ma provano a gestirli insieme, lui le sta accanto in modo realistico, in questa coppia ho visto più lui come supportivo e protettivo, lei è indubbiamente meno di aiuto sebbene una sua brillante intuizione lo aiuterà nel lavoro, è un tipo di sviluppo evolutivo e relazionale reso in modo irrealistico ma apprezzabile da vedere.
E' presente anche una seconda coppia improbabile (non è ben chiaro il rapporto che sviluppano, volutamente), è un drama su come le relazioni tra gente strana /sofferente/ impulsiva siano in realtà soluzioni sentimentali percorribili e riempiano l'esistenza.
I protagonisti sono stati all'altezza ma in generale il livello recitativo è molto alto, specialmente la protagonista e il man lead nel suo dimostrare amore incondizionato, ogni emozione, specialmente l'imbarazzo era resa anche da piccoli movimenti microfacciali, risultando molto naturale e dando vita ad un personaggio credibile.
Il drama in totale dura quasi 6 h e 30 quindi si può vedere in uno-due giorni, a seconda del tempo a disposizione, comunque è molto scorrevole.
Sceneggiatura molto buona, il lavoro sui personaggi coerente e attendibile, scenografia discreta ma non eccezionale.
Molti si sono lamentati del personaggio di lei perché eccessivamente dipendente, pavido, bloccato ma, sebbene risulti, almeno personalmente, scomodo da vedere e sopportare, credo che non potrebbe essere diversamente, lo capirete meglio quando verrà illustrato quello che ha passato e il senso di colpa tipico delle vittime che pensano in parte che la loro tragedia sarebbe stata evitabile con qualche accortezza, arrivando a dubitare di se stessi e del proprio discernimento. Tutto ciò, professionalmente lo affermo, è molto comune e realistico.
La storia non è davvero niente di nuovo o geniale, anzi sono i soliti topic coreani e l'idea di come una storia improbabile tra sofferenti psichici sia possibile e terapeutica viene sicuramente dal Lato Positivo, film molto buono di 12 anni fa, tuttavia mi sento di premiare la recitazione.
NEO: I due episodi finali chiudono la narrazione velocemente e, anche se c'è un colpo di scena avvincente, più per come è stato reso che non per l'idea in sé (già vista in altri lavori), li trovo stonati e sottotono, non hanno chiuso in modo soddisfacente il lavoro che poteva mostrare più le dinamiche relazionali di questa coppia.
Inoltre l'ultimo punto non è ben spiegato ( 3 minuti prima della chiusura del lavoro).
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Hermosa historia de sanación
Me encantan estos dramas donde se tocan enfermedades mentales y se muestra un desarrollo desde el punto de quiebre del personaje hasta el momento donde pueden empezar a superar estas situaciones. Más que nada el desarrollo esta centrado en el problema de ella por haber sufrido tanto física como emocionalmente por culpa del cobarde y poca persona de su ex novio (es lo mas suave que puedo decir sin entrar en insultos, disculpen).Odio que los dramas que amo sean tan corto porque me hubiera encantado tener flashbacks de el y su ex esposa, como fue que todo se fue de las manos y la pelea cuando atendio a min kyung en la puerta de no hwi pero no tengo ninguna queja sobre este drama ademas de que es corto y lo super recomiendo para un maratón.
Soo hyun de akmu y howi ♥♥♥♥♥
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