AnicsiRoscoe

I like realistic and slow romance dramas, and I've enjoyed this so far. The young couple as well as the older ones reuniting. But now at episode 7 I am at a loss of words at how Jisoo is acting. Just because of that clip of them kissing she's letting herself get blackmailed into starting over with her ex-husband whom she obviously despises. Not only goes that against her strong-willed and upright personality so far, it's also ridiculous to think they would be able to build a happy family. This is the worst choice she could make, because of her first love whom she hadn't seen in 20 years, when her son is everything to her. It makes no sense.
Then, to make things worse, she would let her ex-husband dictate her life and friendships and tells her friend of 25 years she won't be able to meet him again just because he confessed and because she cannot be friends once she's remarried?? like wtf? Have some self-respect here!I seriously don't understand what's suddenly happening in a span of minutes in that drama, it went from great to 'unbelievably stupid.' Could I ask you what your take is on this, since you love this drama so much? Is this just a trick of hers or is she serious about it? I am seriously confused.

I am at episode 7 and I want to drop it because older Jisoo's choices are so so wrong. Can I ask you something under spoiler tag?

I have to disagree here. Everyone has the right to seek their own happiness. If your relationship makes you feel unfulfilled, if you know there's something missing, even if you cannot point out the reason, it is understandable that you get interested in other people. It's not cheating wanting to get to know someone, I think that is taking it too far. But of course, the moment your feelings really shift, the moment you feel that you're developing romantic feelings for another person, and the moment you realize you would want to be with them instead of your partner, is when you need to be honest and end the relationship. Of course you can also choose to stay with your partner instead and deny the attraction you feel with that other person, the question is just if it will make you ultimately happy. I think both is possible and human nature, it just depends on the personality.

I put it on hold for a while, so I haven't seen the latest episodes, but I just recalled one scene where he helps her with one of her stories and he says something like 'We get to see the male leads intentions way too late in the story, so it is difficult to understand him'. Maybe the writer is picking up on that thought, it makes things more interesting if we don't really know what he truly feels, because we are left wondering the way Yumi is.

Thank you for your kind words, that's very sweet of you! <3 All the best to you as well!

I haven't seen ep 8 yet after all the bad comments and will put it on hold for now. Even so, I wanted to say how much I can relate to the entire show and how much I love the sequences of 'cells' battling it out within the village. Especially episode 6 and 7 hit so close to home, it's actually a bit painful. I quit my office job 2 years ago to pursue my dream of being an independent designer, and every day I ask myself if it was the right decision, if this is the right path for me, if I can succeed at all when I'm running out of money to pay my bills. I've been asked repeatedly by my old 'company' if I want to come back and work for them, hell, I actually even took on projects with them in the mean time on a freelance basis, and all of this was so on line with the plot of Yumi's Cells that it felt somewhat unreal. It's not like I regret my decision, but deep inside of me, anxiety cell, reason cell and stingy cell are telling me to give up because I have no talent. It's really so so true, the facets of human nature, their struggle in work, life and love and this is why I sincerely hope for this season to end on a good note. We really need some positivity in our lives sometimes...

I just finished episode 8 and I am in love with this drama. I know there'll probably be heartbreak at the end of this, but it doesn't change the fact that the first 8 hours of this gave me a sense of purpose. The title 'Record of Youth' is befitting of this show, that gives us a glimpse into the lives of people at the steps of adulthood. I am just past 30 now, but this drama made me remember so clearly what I felt when I was chasing my dream in my twenties, balancing between recklessness and the fear of failure, hoping for a stable future, yet wanting to be free and not tied down. I can relate to every single of the thematics here, I can feel each character's struggle to make the right choices, to be responsible yet not to give up on our hopes. I understand why this drama is not for everyone, though. It's way too 'real' for some, especially the scenes that involve family who are nearly smothering by way of 'protection'. And then there's the romance, which to me, feels very natural, but some might argue they're lacking chemistry because it's not the typical romcom romance. They support each other without being overbearing, at times they're overly cheesy and sweet (because as Jeong Ha put it, she has 'had to face reality too early on in life'), while sometimes they hide their pain from each other or are out of touch because work and other responsibilities get in the way. Typical romcoms paint our partners as heroes who drop everything at once and answer all our calls and come to rescue whenever we need them, all the while sparks fly around until you can see nothing but them. But that's not reality. No matter how amazing someone makes you feel, there might be times when our significant other cannot be there for us when we most need them. It's okay for us to want them to be there, but it's important to understand that one day they might not be, and to stand on our own two feet and not forget who we are. This is such a lengthy comment, but I truly think this is a gem and I hope the ending won't disappoint, even if it turns out to be sad. So far, it's a 9/10 for me.

I haven't seen the original, so I won't be comparing. I can just say that besides the first episode, I find it extremely boring (and even the first episode was a bit: huh?). The SFL and her mother are just batshit crazy, Kang Jae is kind but a snooze fest and Raphael... well I'm still undecided, but so far he is my favorite character. FL's facial expressions convey nothing to me, although she did gain some bonus points in how she stood up to her father in the latest episode. In any case, I'll put it on hold for a while, cannot seem to get through another ep for now. It's a 6.0 at this moment for me.

Starts with a bang, goes out with a fizzle. The beginning of this drama really was hilarious. Clichéd but with a twist, so somehow done right, it hit the right buttons. But then in the middle it became somewhat ridiculous, and I started to lose interest. In the end I didn't even want to finish it because it had become predictable and boring, the clichés suddenly back to being real instead of witty plot devices (fast forwarded through the last episode, which I never ever do with dramas. Either drop them or give them my full attention.) I give it 7/10, but only for the fab start.

Most of my female friends are like that, and they always say the Korean actresses look like they're 15 lol Hm, have you tried Oh My Venus? So Ji Sub is pretty dandy, not too feminine (in the first ep you see him all muscular working out, too hahah). Terius behind me with So ji Sub is great, as well!

Oh, and for gamers, I recommend 'Memories of the Alhambra'! The beginning being set in Spain and with all the gaming content, it's a great start, fantastic music, too.

I think it's important for the first episode to be really gripping. Most western series/Netflix watchers find K-Drama romcoms too cheesy, so I try to go for something more action packed. I've had decent success with 'Tunnel', 'Yong Pal', 'City Hunter', 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim'...

Ah yeah, I see. We have a couple of Korean restaurants in my city, but it's quite populated. I hope something will open where you live so you get to have a taste :)

I think that one of the main points in this drama concerning the Chinese cuisine is tradition vs. innovation. Chef Wang wanted to keep things traditional and didn't dare to try new and modern fusion foods, but It was exactly what made Poong's dishes stand out from the rest and why Chef Wang was jealous of Poong's popularity. He just couldn't reach Poong's skill level, which eventually lead to their falling out. And the 'Korean' Chinese dishes they sort of focused on was another point where they disagreed: Chef Wang only wanted to serve 'classy' food, while Poong believed that even street food (and the Korean Chinese dishes originated from street food) could be sophisticated as well if served with a twist.

Sad the ratings are dropping. I've been loving this drama since it came out and watched it like 5 times. The chemistry is off the charts, the bromance is so touching and the comedy never gets old. Only character that really got on my nerves was the mother, but other than that, all the characters were sorta amazing, even the 'villains'. Objectively speaking Chil Song is the most amazing and lovable character, but I didn't get SLS, because how can you not fall in love with Seo Poong? In any case, gonna watch it many more times, such a fun romcom!

Let's say she's a very broken character, and her actions are a consequence of that. You will keep hitting your head because of her defiance, but at some point it will become clear why she did it. She's not one of my favorite female leads, but I see myself in her imperfections somehow, so I can relate to her struggles. Not sure if that makes sense, but she's definitely not the playgirl she appears to be in the beginning. :)

I cannot believe I nearly gave this a pass because of the dumb title. It has easily become one of my favorite realistic romance dramas. The first episode was somewhat strange with the interview style, but you get used to it, and they tone it down a notch in the later episodes. What made me love this drama more than I thought I would (besides the sizzling chemistry of our main leads), was the unusual format, that we knew what Eun Oh/Sun Ah knew, but everyone else was left in the dark and those little snippets of suspense really elevated the drama for me. Secondly, it's incredibly realistic, to the point where while I want to hit my head against the wall for why she acted the way she did, I can understand her to an extend. The characters here are all flawed and imperfect, just like you and me, and the mistakes they make, make this drama so human. More than anything, the wish to reinvent ourselves at one point in our lives, is very interesting and true, but we are immediately faced with the consequences of such action. To everyone looking for a realistic romance, that gives you flutters just as much as heartbreak, I recommend this drama. I'm already looking forward to rewatching it one day. 9/10 for now.

If you just don't like her because she's a 'playgirl', you should keep watching. There's a very interesting explanation to her character. The first couple of episodes are somewhat confusing, but it becomes much more heartfelt and understandable later on. I loved the show, personally.

Watch 'Work Later, Drink now', if you haven't yet. I liked it more than Melodramatic. The first episode is like 'wtf', but it really gets so good!

My favorite shows hands down are 'Age of Youth', 'Because this is your first Life' and 'Work Later, Drink Now'. Although 'Weightlifting Fairy 'is also high on the list. I watched most of the ones you mentioned and they were all decent, though. Only just started 39, so far I love it.