KIM BUM AND BI = YES YES YES
LOVED the acting from bubbly Kim Bum and charismatic Bi!!!!This drama definitely went a different direction than I had anticipated - a DEF recommend!
If you're looking for romance - this isn't the focus but there IS some romance (really sweet touches + cuteness to the lovey parts).
The relationship between the actors and chemistry were all just perfect! Really focuses on the importance and value of human life, huge character developments (especially in overcoming trauma and valuing other admirable traits people SHOULD have - empathy etc).
All the side stories of the side characters were extremely interesting and really very well connected all around!!
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50 EPISODES BUT WHY NOT?
HONESTLY, it is an older drama so there will be cringe moments and out of trend cliche's but... OVERALL it was pretty good!The humor is actually cheeky and it's long bc it really goes into depth of each family's hardships, growth, wholesomeness, character development etc etc.
I truly loved all the characters - really portrayed their part so well!
Each family taught so much about life - the importance of family, revenge, forgiveness, studying, independence, wealth, respect, and just so much more... I really recommend if you're in for a show to put in the background but still want something that will want to keep making you watch the next episode!!
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AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE.
Truly goosebumps and brilliantly well-written!Each and every single character was absolutely perfectly fitted... every emotion, expression, and tone... Cannot expression how I enjoyed every moment of this series.
Truly profound and deep... Hit every portion related to family and love... what it mean to really grow up through hardships, face discrimination based on your gender... finance... Also the resilience and survival of just LIFE. Not just because they are poor - but each decision made to move forward, to LIVE ON. T
Really did a great job of portraying the livelihoods and history of the haenyos as well! Was really interesting to learn more about that sector.
I definitely bawled my eyes out in every episode if not, just fell to the floor with so much pain, gratitude, and just epiphany within my own life LOL. I think the Yangbeom and Geum Myung scenes hit me the hardest... What an excruciating scene. YET, as sad as so many scenes were, there were so many encouraging scenes - really pushing people to LIVE, to KEEP GOING. That the hardships will continue to come but as time passes, so will GOOD days, GOOD people, etc.
Really also made me question, whether I can get married and choose this sort of love? Will I be able to overcome these circumstances (I understand it's a drama but a lot of it can be related/realistic in terms of losing a child, financial insufficiencies, education, sacrifice... the list goes on) and how I would be able to handle certain scenarios. Such an endless list of great life lessons.
But overall, would HIGHLY recommend. It's a show that's just way more about love and just the amazing sacrifices each person made, decisions per situations, and the narrative concept was a nice touch as well.
May a beautiful and unwavering love such as Gwansik + Aesun find me T_____T !!!!!
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SNOOZE :(((((((((((
I LOVE Ji Chang Wook!! And I started watching it bc of him and the highish rating this drama received...But, honestly - I really think the main lead and FML just DID NOT mesh AT ALL. Partially bc of her acting and partially bc I think the type of character she had to portray just didn't go well the character the main lead was!
Also, I did finish it through to give it a fair review - but I did skim through A LOT. Maybe bc it was an older drama but it was SUPER draggy and some parts were just simply *boring* and redundant.
The storyline itself was pretty interesting at first but it sort of fell off... It was going well and then suddenly it went off tangent for a few episodes (with some future-seeing dude) or idk... I think it was to tie in more in-depth feelings for the characters but... still feel like the story was weak.
I think it was OKAY watching it bc Ji Chang Wook was super handsome/adorable but def would not recommend wasting time for a re-watch.
If you want to finish through - you can keep it in the background - bc the story is pretty simple to follow through and don't need to pay attention to too much detail (it will all make sense in the end etc etc).
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The title threw me off but overall SO UNDERRATED!
Perfect quick paced mini-series with a lot of action, sweet sweet romance build (nothing intense but just the RIGHT amount from beginning to end) and a roller coaster of emotions.Truly love how this drama depicts MENTAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL abuse, trauma, fortitude etc!! Really loved how it also showed the importance of family, love, trust vs betrayal, hatred, and desperation!
Also loved ALL the cast + characters, really befitting, and honestly such a charismatic female lead and loved Han Tae Seok!!
The chemistry between the two leads were absolutely adorable, charismatic, yet such a sweet romance (nothing cringey or lovey dovey sorts).
Overall, if you're looking for a quick, straightforward drama this is IT! However, be prepared!! :)
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I MEAN IT WAS OKAY...
Comedy was cute/funny! However, couldn't really attach to the main girl - maybe the acting, lack of chemistry, and just the character she had to portray (sort of obnoxious and really over the top).However, loved Habaek and his role - the idea was fun/cool... Lovelinle was okay - doesn't do a good job of how he really fell for her etc. Loved the secondary guy - but yeah...
Still completed and enjoyed - just not a top recommendation! Could have done more with the romance and chemistry between the two.
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