10/10 It was life lesson not just a show.
10/10 It was life lesson not just a show.After the first half i knew it will be one of the best shows i seen.
After the second half i knew it was the best show i ever seen.
Why?
The qualities of it are clear From the writing to acting and directing and you know that from the other reviews.
But from me as it touch my heart, i can describe the experience like it beat me until i start crying like a little biby and i didn't mind it be couse it was a lesson a life lesson that will make you think about a lot of stuff in your life.
It's a masterpiece for sure, check it out and see by your self how people are deffirent and alike in the same time.
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10/10 The writing, the directing, the acting - pure magic!
10/10 The writing, the directing, the acting - pure magic!This is the first time in a long time that I haven't been able to stop thinking about a show!
I'm a huge fan of silent storytelling, and this show is full of it!
So much of the storytelling and emotions are conveyed through subtle images and the actors' faces, rather than through words. The three leads are particularly good at this.
There are tons of cool fight scenes, but the quiet, still moments are some of my absolute favorites.
I've seen plenty of great big budget shows with casts full of high profile actors, but sometimes shows like this are even better, in my opinion. It's the magic of really great writing, directing, and acting.
A heartbreaking and beautiful show. Absolutely brilliant.
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10/10 The writing, the directing, the acting - pure magic!
10/10 The writing, the directing, the acting - pure magic!This is the first time in a long time that I haven't been able to stop thinking about a show!
I'm a huge fan of silent storytelling, and this show is full of it!
So much of the storytelling and emotions are conveyed through subtle images and the actors' faces, rather than through words. The three leads are particularly good at this.
There are tons of cool fight scenes, but the quiet, still moments are some of my absolute favorites.
I've seen plenty of great big budget shows with casts full of high profile actors, but sometimes shows like this are even better, in my opinion. It's the magic of really great writing, directing, and acting.
A heartbreaking and beautiful show. Absolutely brilliant.
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10/10 A Fantastic Action Thriller
10/10 A Fantastic Action ThrillerWhen it comes to action thrillers the plot somehow goes flat, however K-dramas never comprises with the storyline. Not only this show has brilliant action sequences, but also loads of emotions, and a strong plot that would keep you hooked till the end.
I am truly mesmerized to see how Korean Dramas are raising their bar with so many different contents this year, and My Name truly does the job well.
I watched the entire series in a day, and I just can't let it out of my head. Special mention to the actor (Han So Hee) who truly nailed the show, her hardwork was totally visible throughout. The other actors too did a great and made the series a fantastic watch and definitely made me cry at times.
Loved It!!! It's a Must-Watch!!!
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10/10 So good
As a psychology practitioner, I see "Genie: Make a Wish" not just as a fantasy drama, but as a heartfelt reflection on humanity. The series beautifully conveys the importance of truly caring for children with mental health challenges - showing that they don't need pity, but consistent love, understanding, and support.What touched me the most was the powerful message that
"a child can be saved when everyone is involved." This aligns deeply with psychological principles of collective care and systemic support, reminding us that healing is never an individual journey - it flourishes when family, community, and society walk together.
Overall, "Genie: Make a Wish" is a warm, meaningful, and emotionally resonant drama. It not only entertains but also invites us to be more empathetic, mindful, and active in nurturing the mental well-being of every child.
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10/10 Heart-wrenching
am no fan of Korean TV series but I took an exception in watching since the plot was very complicated taking a step back in time. It took me awhile to feel comfortable watching since it took a lot of effort in reading subtitles while internalizing the dialogue. But right after Episode 2, I was totally hooked. I couldn't stop with just 1 episode a night and had the craving to just watch all 20 episodes in 2 nights!!Scarlet Heart Ryeo has just begun airing in the Philippines but I have access to the original version with English subtitle, which I prefer. It was giving me a headache listening to the Tagalog translation. Besides, it was more heart-wrenching hearing their original voices. So, as a fan of the Scarlet Heart Ryeo series, I hope that a Scarlet Heart Ryeo 2 is up for an international showing SOON. It may not have been a hit in South Korea but I hope that the producers seek the comments from the international audience for an unbiased feedback.
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10/10 Campy Show with time travel/gender swap
10/10 Campy Show with time travel/gender swapAfter seeing Oh My General I stumbled upon this Chinese web series on the internet. I was pleasantly surprised. Go Princess Go is a campy show, a strange blend of romcom, drama, and slapstick hinting to modern day rituals and topics like gender change and homosexuality. The show was taken off line by Chinese censors and came back with cuts in the original 35 episodes, leaving two alternate endings on line.
The plot: a modern playboy tries to avoid his ex-girlfriend (s) at a party and falls into a pool. He gets injured, nearly drowns, and somehow travels back in time. He wakes up in the body of a beautiful princess married to the crown prince of ancient China. Their marriage is a total sham since the prince openly hates her and shows his affection to his sister in law. The reborn princess changes everything at court though. Knowing quite well the habits of men she outsmarts many opponent, temales included. Thinking and drinking like a man, and easygoing with all the concubines, she touches their bodies at random and piques the interest of several royal princes including her own husband. Question is: how will she cope with her transsexual life when love enters her heart.
Go Princess Go has an abrupt ending, perhaps due to troubles with the authorities, but the story kept me hooked until the end. Ideal for a Sunday afternoon binge watch.
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10/10 Beautiful romantic show and a must watch for Kdramas fan
Short story:- It got me hooked from the very first episode.Long story:- I am someone who have watched plenty of Kdramas in the past and so my standard is pretty high for rating a show as positive. Any show which gets me attached and hooked from early on is straight away deserves 10 stars.
Lately at the time of writing there is so much negativity and depressing stuff going on in the world and in our life, i was looking for show which can bring smile on my face after hard day at work. I started few Kdramas on Netflix before this and was struggling to find a decent show.
About this show, first of all it is believable, the story I mean.
It's so simple yet so beautifully crafted. It's relaxing and doesn't stray away from the story much. The rural setting makes you wanna retire to some place like this in your future. The setting of the town is picturesque and full of colours. Both the lead characters are cute looking and instantly lovable. At times, the show will teach you valuable life lessons also. The romance and chemistry between the two characters are pure and angelic. You know they are made for each other.
This is so far my analysis of the show after watching the first few episodes of it. Can't wait how the rest of the story will unfold. So interesting.
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10/10 Surprisingly good!
Honestly i truly didn't expect it be good, had my doubts over eunwoo being the main lead and not doing the character justice but he improved big time. Great acting by both eunwoo and ga young but her character was annoying at times especially knowing her insecurities were mainly related to her acne and she thought the only way to hide them was to wear makeup, not go to a dermatologist and fix it but wear makeup everyday to school and make it even worse. It made no sense. The real star of the show was definitely in youp, great acting and you find yourself rooting for him throughout the whole thing. He truly had the best character development delivered in the best way possible, he better get a main role soon because he got potential. It's just a typical rom-com drama with a few twists here and there but it was enjoyable and filled with great visuals and great actors so it's definitely recommended if u need something light and pleasing to the eye to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
10/10 slayyyyyyyyy
It is one of the best k-dramas in recent years I feel like the plot of the story is incredible and how she executes her revenge is it's just so satisfying to watch seeing her executing and how she works just a masterpiece. They tried to slow her down but she was playing chess while the others were playing checkers. likee she was always 2 steps ahead of them. She deserved her glory and her bullies got what they deserved. The storyline is wonderful the development of the story is awesome. I love how people were willing to help her to reach her goal and how she was so determined not only to avenge herself but her classmate who was bullied. She is so admirable. I love her character and the development of the story.10/10, would recommend it if you like thrillers and a little bit of cutesy stuff in between, also the acting was impeccable on all parts every one completed their assignment.Was this review helpful to you?
10/10 slayyyyyyyyy
It is one of the best k-dramas in recent years I feel like the plot of the story is incredible and how she executes her revenge is it's just so satisfying to watch seeing her executing and how she works just a masterpiece. They tried to slow her down but she was playing chess while the others were playing checkers. likee she was always 2 steps ahead of them. She deserved her glory and her bullies got what they deserved. The storyline is wonderful the development of the story is awesome. I love how people were willing to help her to reach her goal and how she was so determined not only to avenge herself but her classmate who was bullied. She is so admirable. I love her character and the development of the story.10/10, would recommend it if you like thrillers and a little bit of cutesy stuff in between, also the acting was impeccable on all parts every one completed their assignment.Was this review helpful to you?
10/10 3 episodes in - bursting with delight; all 16 episodes watched - pure joy!
It is very rare for me to review a series before finishing it, but this was so darn delightful that I could not stop myself sharing the good news. After 3 episodes I wrote that if you are not watching this you are missing out. Also that Eun-bin Park is simply wonderful as the autistic attorney at the centre of this drama, coping so movingly with the challenges she faces.Having now watched the whole series my opinion has not changed. This is a joy to watch. All the usual elements of good K drama are here: fine acting, well drawn characters, believable relationships, deft plotting. I could go on: K dramas do so many things well.
But the absolute clincher is the performance of Eun-bin Park. She makes us believe in her character's difficulties.
But she also makes us believe in her ability to find a path through that does not contradict her autism. You are on her side the whole series through. She managed to convey a character that struggled with emotions but also gave us those emotions. Remarkable. Utterly believable.
I am no expert on autism. I have read reviews here from those with experience of the condition both decrying and lauding the accuracy of the portrayal. Perhaps another reviewer got it right when he/she said that the condition is a spectrum, so those with experience can find that it varies considerably.
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10/10 Viva la vida -- Long live life!
This Korean drama is at turns delightfully light and emotional. The music is superb. The actors are adorable.There are elements of coming-of-age, rom-com, and fantasy time travel. But, foremost, it embodies a celebration of life -- especially of aspects that are sweet and sparkly like the title, Twinkling Watermelon.
The emotional core involves the enduring dilemma faced by young people: whether to live a life that makes their heart beat or follow the lead of their parents. The main character Ha Eun-gyeol, a CODA (child of deaf adult) youth, grapples between following his passions and serving the needs of his family, when he is presented with an opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives by slipping back in time when his parents were his age. We're also presented with the question, would life really be better if the past changed to our liking?
As the story transpires, we see some of the joys and sparks of youth, its conflicts and uncertainties. It delves into teenage anxiety and mental health issues and the pressures from parents and society. The show also portrays beautiful friendships and loving, albeit sometimes misunderstood, family relationships. The deaf character portrayed by Shin Eun-soo is a gem. And Choi Hyun-wook is a master at capturing the spirit and zest of youth.
In a way, the show follows some of the winning formulae of other recent successes. As in the movie CODA, it peers into the lives of the deaf who face many challenges but lead meaningful lives. As in Someday or One Day, it makes you dream about rewriting the past, preventing accidents, and letting go of guilt and resentment. As in 2521 and the Reply series, it taps into 90s nostalgia, when times were simpler, when you had to run to a pay phone to answer urgent beeper messages and could drop by your friend's home anytime.
So, in a way, it is not groundbreaking but a good story nonetheless.
If splitting hairs, the series is not without imperfections.
Time travel presents logic problems. It's apparent from the proficiency of signing that the actors are not deaf themselves. And there is a reliance on common tropes to create obstacles for the characters. But I recommend you watch this for its emotional journey and uplifting message.
The main character's parents are deaf, but they are
'cheerful, healthy, and happy because they could communicate with their eyes, their hearts, and their hands!' We all have problems, but we can also grow, adapt, and have fun. The show promotes embracing music and loved ones:
Seize the day, its joys and opportunities! ¡Viva la vida!
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10/10 Best Kdrama of 2023
My Demon emerges as a standout in the realm of K-dramas, weaving a narrative that not only captivates but also leaves a lasting impression. At the heart of its success lies the exceptional acting prowess of its cast. Song Kang and Kim Yoojung, the dynamic duo leading the show, bring their characters to life with an unparalleled authenticity.The on-screen chemistry between Song Kang and Kim Yoojung is nothing short of mesmerizing. Their performances create a palpable connection that transcends the screen, drawing viewers into the intricate web of emotions woven throughout the storyline. It's a testament to their skill and dedication that their portrayals resonate so deeply with the audience.
What sets "My Demon" apart is not just the plot, but the flawless execution of each line delivered by the cast. The dialogue is not merely spoken; it's imbued with nuance and emotion, making every word count. The actors' ability to convey the complexities of their characters through these lines adds layers to the storytelling, making the drama a compelling and immersive experience.
Moreover, the well-crafted script deserves commendation.
The writing not only provides a solid foundation for the actors but also keeps the audience on the edge of their seats, eager to unravel the mysteries and emotional intricacies of the characters' lives. It's a delicate balance of drama, romance, and suspense, expertly interwoven to create a tapestry of storytelling that resonates long after the final episode.
In essence, "My Demon" is a testament to the magic that happens when a talented cast, a compelling script, and seamless direction come together. It's a K-drama that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts of the genre.
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10/10 Perfect it everything
l've seen manhwa adoptions before (both with actors, as well as in animated form). Some better than others but when I stumbled over this one on my prime account, I dropped my viewing plans and cleared my schedule and watched the first 3 episodes (hours).I don't know if it's the score (music), the scrip (that looks like it holds hand in hand with its source (love that •) or if the actors, direction or lighting and stylist had a finger in making this magical. Perhaps all of the above because it just CLICKED for me. I got swept off into the story, it took me where I first went in the manhwa and I couldn't say any negatives about it,
Sure, Su-min doesn't have her "pink'ish" hair, nor does a-hole of the year not his brown'ish hair but the actors ARE these characters. I have NO trouble believing them or notice who is who from a glance since the behavior (dirty or sweet) shines through everyone of the main cast.
Deep respect for the actors here. Not sure if they read the manhwa and laughed, cried and raged at some characters and that's why they are so incredibly adjusted to just BE THEM! But everyone had me mimic their faces. I was so caught up in it! Sumin pouted and I wondered why my brows hurt: I was glaring at her while at the same time "mirrored" her pout because I was so deeply invested into it.
When our heroine cried, feared or raged internally | "felt" all those emotions and was sobbing at several points, to the point that I had to apologize to the rest of the house that I just found a REALLY GOOD series, so that's why there is cheering, shouting and crying
Needless to say, I cannot speak highly enough for this.
I know some will take issue with the lack of hair color on a few character, however I understand and have to respect the different culture of "blending in" rather than looking like a peacock in between shoots (or have horribly wigs that fans would perhaps also fault them for).
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