I like her acting, she's good. I've watched two of her dramas, Devil judge and Mr sunshine. She did well. However,…
Man to Man, her character there is very much carefree but stern and quite different from her usual roles as comedy is kind of one of the main focus for the series.
It's a great little show to watch, if you enjoyed 'Bring it on Ghost' you would enjoy this as well, as it is technically the cousin of the show with few similarities but also differences. It has its flaws like any other drama and to be fair there are a few characters that weren't really necessary for the show. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend anyone who's curious to just go ahead and watch it. Hope you also enjoy it <3
When I see negative comments on any kdrama, I always see it as a challenge and would often try to watch it from start to end from an unbiased perspective.
To my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed this drama that I completed it in a span of 3 days, yes it's not perfect but it was very entertaining. From the thriller and the plot twist to the comedy and the "romance" it was in a way refreshing to just watch without investing much into the drama. The reason I place romance in quotation marks is simply because romance isn't the main focus of the drama but rather the side dish so if you're here for that, I suggest looking elsewhere. It could've been explored a bit more in this drama but in my opinion, the small level of romance present was the right ratio.
A lot are complaining about the ending but it really isn't that bad, I mean it could've been better but in a way, it was still realistic. And though the bad guys were in a way "evil" and "bad" the whole drama is literally them running (metaphorically) from the "Good guys" while they get corned over and over again till eventually they get caught. Which makes it very entertaining
Do I recommend it? Yes 100% but I suggest watching it for the sake of watching, don't invest too much into it.
The 3rd instalment was actually quite sad but at the same time beautiful in its own sense. The 3rd season extends the story of the 2nd season by exploring the stories of the background characters that appeared within season 2. The two school girls, the late school boy who came for one of the two school girls' notes and the high school boy on the bus who avoided eye contact with the FL of season 2. It was surprising to find that the timeline of seasons 2 and 3 are in fact intertwined within the same timeline and both stories are occurring at the same time.
However in this season, we learn, that no matter how much one might want to change the past, the past will always be the past, but the future can be worked on. We were given the insight into the life of a troubled high school teen boy who struggles with his feelings for his high school female friend but only has thoughts for his mother due to her constant memory loss. It's a touching story of how things lost in the past, dreamed for the future can be found in the present.
Once again, every moment spent watching was punctual
Quite the comforting second instalment of the series. Unlike the first season, the second season gives the experience from the perspective of one of the customers. In season one we got to see the different types of people who come and go within the cafe, however, in this season we get the chance to experience from a new location and scenery the magic and mesmerisation of visiting this quiet and beautiful cafe perched on the end of a hill viewing the whole of Busan. Here we learn to appreciate the little things in life and how sometimes it is good to break out of the usual routine and take a break for ourselves. By doing so it can enable us to see clearly the positive side of life rather than the negativities. Once again every moment spent watching this season was punctual.
Very enjoyable to watch, it's a simple story of how timing in life is everything, if you rush then things won't work out the way they should and if you're late then you lose your chance forever. But if you are patient and time it well, then things will work out how they should. Time doesn't wait for anyone because what is over is over. Keynote however if things happen both bad and good, they happen because that is the way it should be... A drama that is punctual with every second spent watching it.
Reading the comments first made me almost unsure if I even wanted to watch this drama and therefore I placed it on the burner to watch it another time, however, I prefer judging on my own terms, and decided to give it a go. I must say it has to be one of the most enjoyable dramas I've seen in a while.
I understand people's reasoning for not liking the drama or FL but that was the point of the drama, it's supposed to demonstrate how most sexual assault victims are treated, even the FL failed in this department and was even willing to ignore a sex assault victim in the first episode whilst leaking information on the gay victim all for the sake of winning and to keep her winning percentage high. Many people say she doesn't change throughout the drama, however, it is very clear she does, and her attitude towards the victim also changes. Does that mean she becomes perfect? No, in the end, she still makes flawed judgements swayed by her emotions. But guess what, so does every other character in the entire series as that is not only a part of being human but just downright reality.
If you believe in the fantasy that every ML and FL of every drama you watch must always make the right choices and be perfect like literally no one in reality then don't watch this drama. However, if you like the idea of being grounded in reality than go for it. Does this mean you have to like a character when she changes later on? Of course not, that's your opinion but it can't be denied that she has changed for the better.
People seem to think the FL and ML are supposed to be perfect or at the very least likable, however, that isn't the case with this drama. It's meant to demonstrate that people in power sometimes abuse their responsibility for their own benefit, sacrificing the victims of sexual assault. People in power sometimes lack empathy to relate or feel for the victims and just try and solve the case for the sake of doing so...the focus of the show was the victims of sexual assault, not the ML and FL, which was why even their mistakes or selfish choices affected the victims of sexual assault.
The female lead even won the 2017 Best Female Actor award for her role in this drama, in which she reemphasised the point of the drama was to draw attention to the thousands of sexual assault victims that existed in Korea and hoped the show would help push for stricter sex-related laws.
Didn't expect to see romance between the ML and FL but I must say that was an enjoyable part as well.
In Witch's Court, he plays such as convincing child molester that I needed to remind myself he was just an actor, I was even more shocked to find out that he officially can be labelled as a sex offender. Honestly, it is really unfortunate to hear, but it's even more disappointing that he played quite a big role in Witch's Court which was used to address the sensitive but confronting topic of sex-related crimes in Korea and to spread awareness as well as hopefully strengthen flawed sex-related laws.
Good take but I consider it a disappointing story.I watch dramas to be entertained but mostly to be satisfied…
Honestly you should place this down as a seperate review on its own, your perspective is completely different from mine that I now somewhat understand how you felt. Your view actually makes more sense, though I called the series open ended it seems your take on it is quite a realistic perspective. It didn't occur to me that the variating aspest of each individual characters contribute to the cheminstry and balance of their friendship, likewise the balance of their emotions.
But the fact that so many people derive such differing perspectives both bad and good from this series goes to demonstrate just how impactful it was. Honestly you really should repost this as a review, your writing itself is so structured and insightful that the chemicals in my brain was going crazy as I read your post.
Good take but I consider it a disappointing story.I watch dramas to be entertained but mostly to be satisfied…
I totally understand, in the same way when I first wanted to write a review, I intially gave it a low blow score as well, mainly because I felt frustrated, confused and thought the way things turned out was so unfair. However, after having a few issues with uploading my review, it gave me time to calm down and re-evaluate the series. I started to question why I felt frustrated? I mean it was such a short series, why was I so invested in something that didn't even last long? Why did I have so many conflicting emotions and thoughts for a series that was no longer than 10 episodes that each went for 25 mintues?
Just as you said, I came to realise how layered and indepth the series was itself, no scene, comment, action or conflict was wasted, every little thing meant something. I felt compelled to relate to characters I never intended to relate to. This series was supposed to be one I passed the time with to simply relax some pent-up emotions I had carried from the previous show but this show almost brought me back to reality. It was a reminder that a happy ending isn't a guaranteed but rather some who miss their timing, have lost that chance forever.
I must say I somewhat feel honored you took a time to read my review and felt compelled to re-evaluate the series. Luckly I have the MDL app on my phone so I saw a notification of your reply almost instantly. Thanks again for taking the time to read and comment I do appreciate you interacting with me :)
Everyone has their own way of coping with grief...anger, sorrow, laughter, trolls, ignorance, absence etc...and I understand people feeling the need to voice their opinion of the K-pop industry, however using someone's death to further your point based on mere speculation is not appealing in any way. You can argue this and that but it doesn't change the fact majority of those commenting in a negative way are just as clueless about the facts as the rest of us. We don't know the true details of Moonbin's life nor do we know whose responsible so STOP USING HIS DEATH FOR ARGUMENT AND LEARN TO HAVE SOME SYMPATHY FOR THE LOST OF HUMAN LIFE!!!!!
To my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed this drama that I completed it in a span of 3 days, yes it's not perfect but it was very entertaining. From the thriller and the plot twist to the comedy and the "romance" it was in a way refreshing to just watch without investing much into the drama. The reason I place romance in quotation marks is simply because romance isn't the main focus of the drama but rather the side dish so if you're here for that, I suggest looking elsewhere. It could've been explored a bit more in this drama but in my opinion, the small level of romance present was the right ratio.
A lot are complaining about the ending but it really isn't that bad, I mean it could've been better but in a way, it was still realistic. And though the bad guys were in a way "evil" and "bad" the whole drama is literally them running (metaphorically) from the "Good guys" while they get corned over and over again till eventually they get caught. Which makes it very entertaining
Do I recommend it? Yes 100% but I suggest watching it for the sake of watching, don't invest too much into it.
Overall: 9/10
However in this season, we learn, that no matter how much one might want to change the past, the past will always be the past, but the future can be worked on. We were given the insight into the life of a troubled high school teen boy who struggles with his feelings for his high school female friend but only has thoughts for his mother due to her constant memory loss. It's a touching story of how things lost in the past, dreamed for the future can be found in the present.
Once again, every moment spent watching was punctual
I understand people's reasoning for not liking the drama or FL but that was the point of the drama, it's supposed to demonstrate how most sexual assault victims are treated, even the FL failed in this department and was even willing to ignore a sex assault victim in the first episode whilst leaking information on the gay victim all for the sake of winning and to keep her winning percentage high. Many people say she doesn't change throughout the drama, however, it is very clear she does, and her attitude towards the victim also changes. Does that mean she becomes perfect? No, in the end, she still makes flawed judgements swayed by her emotions. But guess what, so does every other character in the entire series as that is not only a part of being human but just downright reality.
If you believe in the fantasy that every ML and FL of every drama you watch must always make the right choices and be perfect like literally no one in reality then don't watch this drama. However, if you like the idea of being grounded in reality than go for it. Does this mean you have to like a character when she changes later on? Of course not, that's your opinion but it can't be denied that she has changed for the better.
People seem to think the FL and ML are supposed to be perfect or at the very least likable, however, that isn't the case with this drama. It's meant to demonstrate that people in power sometimes abuse their responsibility for their own benefit, sacrificing the victims of sexual assault. People in power sometimes lack empathy to relate or feel for the victims and just try and solve the case for the sake of doing so...the focus of the show was the victims of sexual assault, not the ML and FL, which was why even their mistakes or selfish choices affected the victims of sexual assault.
The female lead even won the 2017 Best Female Actor award for her role in this drama, in which she reemphasised the point of the drama was to draw attention to the thousands of sexual assault victims that existed in Korea and hoped the show would help push for stricter sex-related laws.
Didn't expect to see romance between the ML and FL but I must say that was an enjoyable part as well.
7.6/10
But the fact that so many people derive such differing perspectives both bad and good from this series goes to demonstrate just how impactful it was. Honestly you really should repost this as a review, your writing itself is so structured and insightful that the chemicals in my brain was going crazy as I read your post.
Just as you said, I came to realise how layered and indepth the series was itself, no scene, comment, action or conflict was wasted, every little thing meant something. I felt compelled to relate to characters I never intended to relate to. This series was supposed to be one I passed the time with to simply relax some pent-up emotions I had carried from the previous show but this show almost brought me back to reality. It was a reminder that a happy ending isn't a guaranteed but rather some who miss their timing, have lost that chance forever.
I must say I somewhat feel honored you took a time to read my review and felt compelled to re-evaluate the series. Luckly I have the MDL app on my phone so I saw a notification of your reply almost instantly. Thanks again for taking the time to read and comment I do appreciate you interacting with me :)
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