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ending was really rushed, they didn't even address the secretary or Mun Sik, or any of the other bad guys that were working with the Old Man (like inside the police and people in much higher places) and with all the connections Old Man was supposedly having, he could've probably weaseled his way out of this one. Besides, it wasn't properly explained why Healer let himself be manipulated with that ridiculous 'confession' video, when he could've just taken back his word (he never confessed while being interrogated) and said he was threatened (something which Yeong Sin and MunHo could've attested to), and he should've secretly filmed the screen where they showed them held captive, or recorded the phone call or something. I suppose it was still a risk, because they could've fabricated evidence or killed him while in custody like they did with his father and master, but it just wasn't really explained very well. Also, it's not like the video just disappeared, they said Bong Su was an assassin, but his face in the video confession was obviously a different one. There were just too many lose ends, I also would've liked to see better endings for the side characters. Sol, yeah, final episode was somewhat disappointing....

I rewatched healer after a good ten years or so, and I have to say I'm quite conflicted. Back then I gave it a rating of 9, and while I won't change my rating now, my views have changed somewhat. Of course the acting, OST and general setup are still fantastic. The idea of 'Healer' as a man for hire, working with a genius hacker, doing all sorts of shady jobs is great, it just didn't live up to what it could've been because it focused too much on pointless romance. And I say that as someone who needs a sprinkle of romance in all my dramas, or at least good chemistry. I mean, let's think about it, FL has a huge crush on a gun for hire, a dangerous man she has only heard RUMORS of. But she doesn't even know his face, his age, his ethics, she hasn't talked to him, he could've been an old af creep, for heaven's sake. Their 'relationship' progresses into some sort of dating fantasy where they go on fake dates, even kiss, and yet YET she has never seen him or had an actual conversation with him. So I think they should've made FL fall in love with ML's Bong Su persona, instead of having her madly infatuated with Healer, defying all reason. Oh well, maybe I'm just too old for this now, I suppose when I watched it in my teens, it made me swoon. As an adult, I'm like: wtf? I also did not like that the ending felt extremely rushed (more under a spoiler). Ah, and the 'Eternal Love' song, was often extremely out of place for some action scenes, it made me think of Elton John smashing some Disney Songs lol As I said, I won't change the rating, but for todays standards it'd probably be more of an 8 or so. Still worth watching if you enjoy action mixed with romance, though.

I am halfway through the drama (trying to complete it for the third time) and all I can say is that I have a love-hate relationship with it. I love the actors, I love realistic stories, I love the mood and the cinematography. But at the same time, it feels like pulling teeth. It's just.... so frustrating. I think this would've made an exceptional 2 hour movie, or perhaps a short drama like 'Nevertheless'. But 8 episodes in (full hour episodes, so 16 if you count half), and basically NOTHING happened. I could understand Jeong In's reluctance in the beginning, you don't just end such a long relationship on a whim or fleeting feeling. However, between episode 5 and 8, it was just painful to watch, the constant back and forth, maybe/maybe not, never actually spelling anything out, and in my opinion this is where the deception happened (because before that it was nothing, just a thought, the realization that maybe you are wavering and feelings have changed...). The moment she made up her mind to end it with her bf should've been the end of that, but she selfishly led the two guys on, and dragged it out. She never even told her bf a reason when she tried to end it, or no real reason anyway. 'I fell out of love', it's as simple as that, it's a legitimate reason that nobody should be able to defy. And then suddenly Ji Ho talks about 'loving her', like actually 'sarang', not just I like you, or I have feelings for you, but 'SARANGHAE'. Excuse me, you haven't even gone out on a date, or kissed, you haven't even talked more than a couple of times, you basically know NOTHING about each other. I just find it baffling and unbelievable and I just hope the second half will be better than the first. I am all for slow-burn, but this is like... nonsensical.

I have a love-hate relationship with Healer now haha I mean, I adore the actors, and I think the premise is good, I just think it focused too much on pointless romance. I think they should've made FL fall in love with ML's Bong Su's persona, instead of having her madly infatuated with Healer, despite knowing nothing about him. He could've been an old af creep, for she literally knew nothing about him. lol Oh well, maybe I'm just too old for this now, I suppose when I watched it in my teens, it made me swoon. As an adult, I'm like: wtf?

Thanks for recommending to check YT, I'll keep my fingers crossed it's still on there. It's too bad netflix keeps dropping really good dramas...

Gaksital is the Korean name for 'Bridal Mask'

I am also rewatching some oldies, Like Love from another Star, Healer etc. and I feel the same way haha I mean, back then they were just so amazing, and in some ways I think they're still well made, but other aspects are just so outdated and somewhat ridiculous. Especially Healer is just such a romance drag which makes absolutely no sense, considering she has a huge crush on someone she doesn't even know the face of, or has talked to, she only knows rumors of him lol In that regard City Hunter is still better, but there are definitely some cringe moments as well... I actually want to rewatch it (watched it five or six years ago again after a long time...) But I cannot find it on any streaming sites. Where did you watch it? You can drop me private message if it's a gray zone... Thank you!

Yeah, it's confusing, but the original Korean title at the time of release was 너를 기억해, which translates to 'I Remember You'. It's a shame they changed that to Hello Monster on some streaming platforms.

Just came here to say I miss the previous English (and Korean original title). "I Remember You" hits so much deeper than that nonsense cutesy Hello Monster, once you realize its connection to the story. Somewhat old but oh so good, I have to rewatch it sometime.

I'll recommend two time-travel dramas, because even though they're partly set in the modern world, they're just so good, and the historical aspect does play a big role (not just flashbacks). 1. Queen in Hyun's man (an oldie, but oh the chemistry and we get swooning kisses!), 2. Live up to your name (ML is not a typical dreamboat but he is so sweet and funny and actually gets a makeover in the second half of the show...), 3. Moon Lovers, just prepare tissues... Knight Flower was also decent from what I remember.

Omg, what a trainwreck of a final episode. I loved the first half of the show, the middle part was still pretty ok, but what was with that ending?! I'm like wtf? None of it made ANY sense. Was ML shot or not? How did the pycho die, they only showed him getting handcuffed, but there was only mention of him getting shot, too. Instead of cooking up that INSANELY RIDICULOUS Argan plot, they should've focused on a decent showdown and tying up all lose ends, not just by shoving it on the news and leaving us with more questions than before. When they reunite he's like: "wtf are you doing here, I told you to wait until I come find you!" uhhhh..... WHEN exactly did he tell her that that she obv doesn't remember? WHY would he feel guilty for her brother's death when it wasn't his fault and he had been suffering his entire life from that family and finally wanted to live happily with his wife? She's okay with it, so why cannot he? The entire character growth over the 12 episodes was cast out the window in a flash, and obv his wife would be left behind devastated without any kind of explanation of reasoning on his part. omg I am actually so mad at this ending, it could have been a great show but this just ruined it beyond hope. They kiss and make love in the middle of a rebellion led 'war zone' (and lets not get into how he suddenly went from newscaster to like secret service agent style DOTS....). Literally, all I have to say is *facepalm*. I still give it an 8 overall, but I rate the final episode a 2....

I think he had accomplices and there were two cars, but I agree, it wasn't well made.

omg I agree a hundred percent. The writing was so all over the place, the whole feud between the two families and then the final episode. I was waiting for it all to make sense, but it never did and the 'revelation' was so: wtf? Well, one thing we know was that only I-Na and the young boy were chairman hong's bio children, so it was sort of expected of Hee Yoo that she'd be the stand-in for I-Na because she was 'worth less'. So she was sort of the scapegoat to assure both families wealth and status, but as you said, Chairman Hong chose prestige over justice for his son and his entire family, and he never really showed remorse for sending off Hee Yoo, while in the end acting all happy for her. Idk, there's so much wrong with all these motives. First half of the show was awesome, too bad it just tried to be too much at once...

I really want to watch it, why does it say up here on the page it's available on netflix? I am confused...

There'll be a time skip so everyone's grown up and FL is much more mature than she was before. Second part is heavier on the romance.

I haven't seen the chinese version, so this is just based on this adaption. I think it's a fun and light family drama that drifts into melo on occasion. The first half is void of romance, but changes direction after the time skip. Luckily no love triangle. That said, I think the relationship between the two dads and three kids is really heartwarming and beautiful and a nice change from many dramas where the moms are angels and dads are often painted as the suffocating or abusive kind. While they all have their circumstances, the moms here (especially San Ha's, she can just go to ****) are a disappointment, and the one beef I have with this drama, is that the bottom line is still: as a child you return to your roots and follow the obligation you have to your parents, no matter how they treated you. While everything is well in the end, it doesn't make 10 (or rather 20) years of suffering go away, and forgiveness came way too easily to those who didn't even deserve it or showed no remorse. I know it was important for the timeskip and romance to blossom, but overall I was underwhelmed with the second part of the story, and I'm usually a romance gal.
In any case, it's a good watch to pass the time, but I am not sure I'll rewatch and it's a bit overrated in my opinion. overall more of a 7, but I give it 8.0/10 for the beautiful family relations and strong friendship bond between the kids and some fun comedy.

Agreed 100%, the more often I watched the show, the more I learned to appreciate the storytelling, atmosphere and directing. I also watched some behind the scenes footage on YT, there was a lot of input from the director and the actors to convey the ambiguous feelings just the right way.

I know this post is really old, but by now my favorites are Hotel del Luna and Alchemy of Souls (first season).

Tried watching this cause I needed more of Yoo Yeon Seok waiting for drama updates. I watched the first episode but thought it was sort of boring. I usually like slice of life and slow shows, but somehow there was no hook. End of ep 1 also tells me I'd be in for a lot of heartbreak if I watch it. Idk, maybe I'll give it another go one day but for now it goes on hold.

I agree, they would've made a really cute couple!

I loved the 2FL, but the 2ML was a selfish prick. Cannot get over how he never even apologised to ML and FL after trying to ruin their lives.