AnicsiRoscoe

Pheww, okay, so... here is what I hate and what I loved about the show:
- The acting was really great on most accounts. I still cannot believe how both Hyun Bin and Sung Joon switched between faces so flawlessly, even their tone of voice and expression of their eyes...
- The dialogues: Some of the writing was so silly, that I am left wondering how the writers could then create such beautiful dialogues that really reflect the essence of each character. Usually, writing is either hit or miss – in this case, I really cannot decide.
- The OST: Also, conflicting because I LOVED the background music. The composing was absolutely beautiful. I am so sad it hasn't been released on the OST. Now, the main songs with lyrics are horrible. Destroyed every even remotely touching or romantic moment. I sometimes just muted the sound to somehow get through it lol

Now we come to the things I was sorely disappointed with:
- The female lead and wonder(never)land: I was so excited when I heard about her profession. I work in the theatre world, so having shows and circus and acrobatics was so on the top of the list I wanted to see in a drama. Sadly, it was ridiculous to say the least. There was two instances where she showed off her 'skills' (more like breaking in and swinging on a rope), and both times it was so over the top I just had to roll my eyes. The one show the produced was mediocre at best, and it was the only thing we ever got to see about the circus. The female lead started out as witty and independent and strong, but she ended up as an accessory, the always 'supporting' woman who doesn't work and strive for dreams of her own.
- The romance: The chemistry between Seo Jin and Ha Na was great. Until it wasn't just there anymore because for some ridiculous reason, Ha Na decided it would be like cheating if she developed feelings for him. Her attachment to Robin and interaction with him, seemed like child's play to me. As an adult woman, she should have understood that there was no way she could stay with him forever, as he is an imaginary persona, and a symptom of someone else's illness. Honestly, I felt so, so, so bad for Seo Jin. I had first lead syndrome, if you may call it that, because he never got what he deserved, not even in the end. Her suddenly accepting him, despite claiming a hundred times that she didn't love him that way, felt forced and too sudden. They should have found a way to make her realize the connection between Seo Jin and Robin earlier - after all, they are ONE.
- which brings me to the ending. The final episode was a bit ridiculous. Yeah, we all knew it would end with Seo Jin and Robin becoming one, but having Seo Jin adapt all of Robin's traits and skills seems so far fetched. I would have loved it, had he started to make an effort to LEARN the skills, for Robin's sake. But this is such a romanticized view of DID that I just cannot agree with it.
- plot holes and stupid policemen: I am not going to go into depth, but the 'bad guy' honestly got away WAY too often. He is a single guy with no field training or whatever, how in the world did he manage to avoid it? It makes no sense. Then the final kidnapping incident: it felt soooo awkward. Everyone was way too calm, especially Ha Na. How they never addressed that he tried to kill her SEVERAL times, he choked her and threw her off the roof, and later on she told him readily all her secrets while being under his spell - and she doesn't need psychotherapy? Really? Seo Jin could forgive him for nearly killing the woman he loves? I mean, yes, damn, I felt so sorry for Dr. Yoon, but what he did in the beginning was just too much. I really think they filmed the first episode and made him look like a murderer and had no idea about his actual motives. Because I don't think he even meant to kill anyone. It was just messy writing and messy directing.
I don't know, I could go on and on, but I'll stop here.

I have a real hard time rating this drama. I stayed away for a long time because of the bad comments. So to start off: This drama isn't as bad as many others make it out to be. Okay, in the beginning, I was ready to rate it a 6 at most. Then, somewhere along the thrilling episodes between 6 and 13, I changed my mind and actually considered rating it a 9, because despite its flaws, it kept me at the edge of my seat. I felt for the characters, I suffered their pains and feared for their life, and some of the dialogues touched something deep within me. But with every episode nearing the end, the show lost it's excitement and emotion, at least for me. The final episode didn't bring me satisfaction, on the contrary, I somehow feel cheated. Don't get me wrong, I suppose the ending is everything most people would wish for, but it didn't bring across the emotion. I will write more about the reasons in a spoiler tag.
Anyway, if you're a fan of Hyun Bin, give this a shot, because he was amazing in this. Sung Joon almost stole the show, but sadly he didn't get any screen time later on.
For now, I rate this an 7.5.

I just finished rewatching this show, and I think I love it even more the second time around. It's just such a beautiful, heartfelt and compelling drama. The characters with all their flaws and insecurities grow beyond what you thought possible. This is a gem, one of a kind, and shouldn't be missed (unless you really cannot see blood and surgeries). 9.5 and pretty much perfection.

It's not one of my favorite dramas, but it was a good watch. If you're hesitating because of that dad-daughter relationship, don't worry. They never consider each other that way, it's a mere title, and it's resolved early on. I hope you enjoy it :)

That's what you call slice of life. No unnecessary ridiculous shenanigans and drama needed. This is one of my favorite dramas, and I've rewatched it many times. It's sweet, funny, heartfelt and very much shows that appearance isn't everything. To each their own, but in my opinion it is not overrated at all. I gave it a 9.5/10

Thank you!

Yeah, but I am more of a binge-watcher, so I guess I'll wait until those have finished. Touch your heart seems like a drama I can watch while airing though, and I just looove the actors. And yeah, sadly Bonus Book has failed my expectations so far. Let's see!

I second pretty much all the recommendations, especially the older ones 'Queen In Hyun's Man' and 'City Hunter' shouldn't be missed, although the fashion sense is questionable lol I only dropped 'Are you human too', couldn't stay invested.

There is not a single episode set in Hungary. However, there are some episodes/scenes that supposedly take place in Granada Spain, but they filmed in all kinds of places in Europe. Maybe they added some Hungary in there, too. I could catch glimpses of Ljubljana and Girona at least.

That is true, but Dream High and most other dramas I can think of that went down that road weren't romantic comedies but more friendship/slice-of-life dramas with some romance on the side. Even on the poster here, it is just those two. It seems laid out for them to end up together, but I guess she might date second lead first, before ending up with her long-time friend. Even so, I guess you never know. I'll put it on hold until it's finished airing, though. Not enjoying it as much as I should. 'Touch your heart' is my fav at the moment :)

Unpopular opinion, but I think they don't have any romantic chemistry at all (yet). I think they're cute and adorable like brother and sister or best friends, he obviously loved her in the past one-sidedly, but I don't see any sparks. Like, at all. I ship him with his junior at work who goes to his house when drunk, and I ship the female lead with the dog-guy. I know it's not gonna happen, though, so I wonder if I should drop it. -sigh-

You may be right about that, but there is definitely a difference in working hard and giving it your all and letting others walk all over you and getting exploited until you literally break down. There are still too many fields where this is the case.

I am also not a big fan of noona romances, but in this case it doesn't really feel that way. Because he is very successful in his career, he is mature and independent and he is even the one to support her. So although there is an age gap, it doesn't really feel that way. You should give it a shot. I didn't like the first episode, but it gets better.

I really, really want to watch this, but I am so afraid it will be heartbreaking as fuck. Is it one of those drama that will make you cry from start to finish, or only in parts? I need to be mentally prepared. I have had cases of Alzheimers in my family, so I think it'll hit me hard.

Not at all a K-pop fan, but Junho has become one of my favorite actors spiraling to fame. He stole the show in Chief Kim as gluttonous sociopath, made our hearts ache in Just between lovers and swept us off our feet as charismatic chef in Wok of Love. All the dramas he has starred in have a rating above 8.0, that's a feat!

Not at all a K-pop fan, but Junho has become one of my favorite actors spiraling to fame. He stole the show in Chief Kim as gluttonous sociopath, made our hearts ache in Just between lovers and swept us off our feet as charismatic chef in Wok of Love. All the dramas he has starred in have a rating above 8.0, that's a feat! I cannot wait for this, so hyped!

Super hyped for the director and cast! I hope the screenwriting will be good. At least I enjoyed Master's Sun. Korean Odyssey has also quite some good ratings. Fingers crossed.

Wow. This sounds so dumb. Even as an ad lol Gonna pass.

Jang Hyuk is absolutely amazing in this drama, I love his character to pieces, but I rooted for the main couple and thought their chemistry was great, especially in the later episode when their feelings have developed. Chil Seong simply needed more time to settle his affairs, especially around his parents, but I believe he found love in the end :)

Almost done rewatching this drama, and now I remember the only character on the 'good' side I hated was her mother. Ack, I want to slap her face, honestly. She's a horrible, horrible selfish human being.

Also: The summary on this site is not deserving. It doesn't even give a vague idea of the plot.