AnicsiRoscoe

I think if it had been Eun Hyuk, it'd have been more cliché. It's usually always the second male lead that gets killed or ends up in an accident.

I am wondering if you watched far enough to get to the plot twist involving Hyun Soo. I also felt like it became a bit draggy near the end, but this plot twist in court gave me new appreciation for the writers and especially the acting on Dong Ha's part. 4 episodes really is nothing, I think you could give it another two hours of your life, just to have a closure :)

While I admit that the end/latter episodes were somewhat draggy, I don't think it turned super boring. Yes, the beginning was the bomb, and the developments later in the show unfortunately couldn't keep up with it, but it's still a good show. Especially the character dynamics are amazing. Oh, and there IS a really good plot twist in the final like 4 to 5 episodes, so I advise everyone to stick around until then. I for my part was really surprised and applaud the writers and actors for pulling it off that well.
I am torn between 7.5 and 8.0, but for now I decided to stick to the higher score, for the sake of the amazing actors.

I agree with you one hundred percent. The plot about the two main leads is very simple and while cute, sometimes fails to deliver. I enjoyed it a lot, but I cannot say it's the birth of a new masterpiece or sets the bars higher or anything. It's just a fantastically well-produced drama with amazing cast and comedy, yet unfortunately lacks a spark in the plot department.

Ah, and that summary here on MDL is really bad. Can someone please change it? The last three sentences are just not what this drama is about.

For me it is the other way around. I liked Gumiho, but compared to this one I thought in the end it was just another drama. Oh my Venus has a much more mature approach and outlook on life. I think it depends where you stand in life as well. Gumiho, to me personally, feels like a great watch for people in high school or those who have just started University. Oh my Venus tackles a lot of issues that young adults face: Work, family, illness, loneliness, betrayal, trust in a relationship and so on...
I think you could definitely give both a shot, though.

I've already watched this drama 4 times, and I just love it to pieces. It's a feel-good drama with a lot of heart and laughter, but also pain and struggles. It is true, it is more on the lighthearted side, but what in my opinion makes it stand out from the rest, is that the sad and painful moments are not trivial. Each one is carefully placed and considered, which is why I can appreciate them much more than all those mediocre dramas where they add trouble and tearjerkers, simply to make you cry, even though the story doesn't ask for it.
Oh my Venus is so much more down-to-earth and 'real', even with its chaebol world (which it luckily doesn't focus on too much) and comedy.
I whole heartedly recommend it to everyone who loves amazing chemistry, real relationships and a sentimental slice-of-life. I gave it a 9, even though now I cannot really remember why I haven't rated it higher. Maybe because it's 'only' a romcom, which shouldn't be a factor at all. Also, I have to add that my love for Chief Min almost rivals that of our three main bros. He is just the bomb! (And in the very last shot we get to see him smile, hehe)

Yeah, I gave it another shot, but episode 3 was already worse enough, so I am dropping it. No reason to torture ourselves with dramas that just aren't our cup of tea, right? :)

Well, I think character development is something important, so if he is actually going to change, I might give it a chance. Even so, I am rarely wrong with my first impressions, or rather, I don't change my mind easily. It's not even that I just don't care for him as a character, I seriously dislike him and could barely finish the second episode because of that.

I've only watched two episodes so far, but somehow I am not sure I should continue. For some reason I really cannot find Hyun Jae likeable. He's a narcissist, somewhat dumb (like, even after he finds out and accepts he has travelled in time, he keeps acting as if everyone would know who he is and he's still the shit. Face it man, your time is loooong over), is constantly shouting and comes across as super selfish. I cannot find a single character trait to like in him. Will this get any better? Maybe I should drop it, I will definitely never belong to #TeamHyunJae.
On a side note (this isn't a spoiler, since it is revealed in episode 1), I find it slightly off-putting that father and son are fighting over one girl. Even if time-travel is involved, it just doesn't sit right with me.

I've only watched two episodes so far, but somehow I am not sure I should continue. For some reason I really cannot find Hyun Jae likeable. He's a narcissist, somewhat dumb (like, even after he finds out and accepts he has travelled in time, he keeps acting as if everyone would know who he is and he's still the shit. Face it man, your time is loooong over), is constantly shouting and comes across as super selfish. I cannot find a single character trait to like in him. Will this get any better? Maybe I should drop it, I will definitely never belong to #TeamHyunJae

In the first episode he chastises someone (I think it's Tae Min, but I don't remember well) for looking more like an idol, rather than a writer. A writer should be as changeable as an actor and as blank as a sheet of paper... Because a writer constantly needs to put himself into different situations, in his mind or in real life, to be able to write realistically. That's why he keeps his hair short. At least that is what I remember, It's been a while since I saw it, hehe.

completely agree with you! In many Anime shows, where the run time is only 25 minutes or less, I disliked the forced cliffhanger endings after only 20 minutes. And then the recap the next episode. It's an endless cycle. I think 45 minutes run time should be the minimum

what I really hate about the split episodes is 1. when they simply make a cut, but there is no actual conclusion to the episode, it is basically just a random scene right in the middle. That means there is no change in the format/buildup of the episode, they simply cut it in half because they need to do so. 2. When they start the next episode, we first get to see a 5 minute long recap of what happened previously. Now, I know I cannot really take 'my only love song' as a comparison to major broadcasting shows, but it just popped into my head, because geeeez, that was annoying.... Unfortunately it happens more and more...

OMG, director will be Kim Jin Won, who also directed Innocent Man and I remember You. I cannot wait! I really hope Junho will take the role, I adored him in Chief Kim as Yul.

I just finished this amazing drama, and what a ride it was! The comedy in this is unsurpassable, I swear you will be laughing through tears. Many times I just found myself bursting out loud due the sheer genius comedic writing. Although that isn't all: The series teaches morals and life lessons, and we deeply feel for the characters who are faced with difficult decisions. I barely ever watch dramas without romance, but don't let that keep you from watching this gem. My favourites, of course, were Chief Kim and the Gluttonous Sociopath Seo Yul, haha. Those two will go down as one of the best bromances in history, just a match made in heaven HAHA I will rate this a 9/10, because as much as I loved it, and I will probably rewatch it when I feel like a need a cheering-up, it could have used a tiny bit of spice to fire things up even more.
Anyway, highly recommended, one of the best series this year!

That might be true, however: His only ever goal was to avenge his 'father', at least in the very beginning. This shifted into a sense of righteousness only much later. I believe that he knew he could only uphold his fake persona by using the wealth Steve Lee accumulated, and they were necessary evils to get him what he wanted. We don't know what path he would take once everything is over and done (it has been too long since I saw this, anyway...), but I imagine he received a decent salary at the Blue House since he was a sought after 'genius' after all. He might have donated most of the wealth (if he was even the heir to Steve Lee in the first place)

I haven't seen Cruel City, but personally I enjoyed City Hunter much more than Healer. Healer was more of a pure romance drama, the action plot was somewhat of a sidedish, as opposed to City Hunter.
I would say, if you enjoyed 'Time Between Dog and Wolf', you will most likely also like City Hunter. Watch the first two episodes to decide if you like it. They deliver the background story and I was hooked from the first scene onwards.

You should watch Chief Kim to see Nam Gung Min in a fantastic comedy role. That drama made me laugh way too much!

No, I don't think they did. I guess they fooled everyone present, except for the ones who knew about the plan. How? No clue. Maybe the writers don't know either xD