I can't understand why so many people don't like this drama. Everything is so interesting. It's so nice to see…
I think she's pulling off the older look as well (I think that's why her hair is curled and she wears all those cute boots). I actually think its really cool that she's no longer playing the young version of her character but that there's another child actress playing the young version of her!
My feelings on the characters and their romantic relationships aside--- this drama deserves some serious points for how it handled its female characters and friendships. I've seen some other (mostly cable) dramas that have some amazing girl friendships, but this one is great. Our three main girls support each other all the way through and are always there to listen when things are rough. But what shocked me the most is how this drama handles sexual harassment/attempted rape. In every other drama I've ever seen, those things are usually either brushed aside, used for comedic effect, or used as a catalyst to bring the two leads together (him rescuing her for instance). But this drama holds the offenders accountable and develops dialogue around the situations, clearly illustrating that what happened was very very wrong. Western shows don't do this terribly often and I know we are all aware of how rarely dramas do this, so the show gets major points from me for that alone.
I deducted half a point for the weird disposal of cat litter via napkins :P But seriously this is a really really really good drama. The characters are on point and the drama (at least until episode 14) doesn't give in to the normal cliches and makjang most couples end up facing. (Not a fan of her jerking him around in the last two episodes though- I get that he needed to voice his emotions, but she knew that he was literally about to propose to her when she flat out breaks up with him and then leaves him in a sad sad state of misery so my sympathy for her is not all that great. She was an excellent character otherwise.)
Oh man I love love loved King2Hearts. I never rewatch dramas but thinking back on that one, I just might have to. It was one of my first more serious dramas and the side couple was amazing!
Lie to Me: Oy. That drama still pains me. It had SO much potential with the epic coke kiss, and then it just collapsed in on itself!
I loved Bridal Mask when I watched it when it first came out, but I'm worried a rewatch would lower my score! I really loved the main couple my first time through but I think the girl would annoy me a lot more now that i'm a more seasoned drama watcher ;P
This is such a nice light drama to watch, especially when you just want some cutesy rom-com without any of the makjang that is in the second half of almost every other kdrama. I tried watching the original first and made it to about episode 6 (though I was fast-forwarding a lot) and decided to drop it in favor of the remake instead--- this was an excellent choice! I personally think the remake is much better with superior acting, chemistry, and story-telling. I also really liked that the episodes weren't a full hour long, its so much easier to marathon 45 minute episodes!
I love the role reversal with his super rich family saying yes to their marriage immediately and him having to work hard to get permission from her middle class family who were against their relationship because of his monetary status!
Ha, that was some great humorous writing! My personal favorite of the overdone kdrama tropes is when the main couple are in the midst of an argument while the male lead is driving (because the female lead/all women in kdramas hardly EVER drive) and he gets so frustrated that he must quickly swerve the car through traffic and pull over into that one extra and conveniently located lane that apparently nobody ever drives in and appears to only exist for angsty couples and their vehicular-related arguments
Another one that drives me almost as crazy as the wrist-grabbing is the, "oh you silly female, you don't understand how seatbelts work. But do not fear, I- the male lead- will assist in you this difficult endeavor and buckle it for you while invading your personal space...there will also be a 10-30 second scene of us staring into each others eyes as we both realize the proximity of our bodies and are slightly overwhelmed, though at this point we probably still 'hate' each other."
I was so hoping RaYeong would put together their relationship (since she figured out everybody else's) and it was just as hilarious and satisfying as I imagined it would be!! Omo but poor MiYeong, first embarrassed in front of her family and now to be caught in his apartment by his mother (fingers crossed she won't be the final road block to their relationship we all suspect she will be)!
I found this drama to be really cute and funny! I really enjoyed the first 11 episodes until ep 12 when things began to get more melo...but I really like the fact that some of the barriers standing in the way of the main couple were quickly and easily avoided, which surprised me, especially for a pretty predictable rom-com. Also, the kisses in this drama are A+, so there's that ;)
One of the few dramas I have watched more than once, Chen BoLin and Ariel have ridiculous chemistry in this that makes it impossible to not click 'next episode'
This drama is hilarious and probably my favorite of Lee Dong Wook's roles, definitely recommend if you're in the mood for some good romcom (heavy on the comedy)
This is probably one of YEH's more underrated dramas, but I actually really enjoyed it! Its kind of nice to be out of the typical Seoul setting and the chemistry between the two leads was really cute!
Every time "you'll be in my heart" starts to play in the background, I automatically flash to disney's Tarzan and start singing Phil Collins' song with the same line :P
One of the most INSANE dramas that I have ever seen though would have to be Nail Shop Paris. I despised that drama but watched it to the end. If any of you sat through that thing, you know what I mean.
Oh my god Full House Take 2....I'd almost wiped that from my memory but as soon as I saw it on your list it all came rushing back and I was just like, 'oh hell yeah, that definitely deserves its spot". It was just sooo bad, their hair still haunts me to this day!! I actually really enjoyed Last Cinderella and picked the right ship (well, I liked both of the guys a lot), but I can definitely see how some of its wackiness landed it a place on this list. Bromance was a hot mess, but rarely a is a gender bender anything but, I also ended up skipping parts at the end!
Oh ItaKiss and your many iterations. That is definitely my go-to guilty pleasure drama. I've seen all of the versions and I have enjoyed them all immensely, even as my inner-feminist yells at me ;P
But seriously this is a really really really good drama. The characters are on point and the drama (at least until episode 14) doesn't give in to the normal cliches and makjang most couples end up facing. (Not a fan of her jerking him around in the last two episodes though- I get that he needed to voice his emotions, but she knew that he was literally about to propose to her when she flat out breaks up with him and then leaves him in a sad sad state of misery so my sympathy for her is not all that great. She was an excellent character otherwise.)
Lie to Me: Oy. That drama still pains me. It had SO much potential with the epic coke kiss, and then it just collapsed in on itself!
I loved Bridal Mask when I watched it when it first came out, but I'm worried a rewatch would lower my score! I really loved the main couple my first time through but I think the girl would annoy me a lot more now that i'm a more seasoned drama watcher ;P
Another one that drives me almost as crazy as the wrist-grabbing is the, "oh you silly female, you don't understand how seatbelts work. But do not fear, I- the male lead- will assist in you this difficult endeavor and buckle it for you while invading your personal space...there will also be a 10-30 second scene of us staring into each others eyes as we both realize the proximity of our bodies and are slightly overwhelmed, though at this point we probably still 'hate' each other."
Oh ItaKiss and your many iterations. That is definitely my go-to guilty pleasure drama. I've seen all of the versions and I have enjoyed them all immensely, even as my inner-feminist yells at me ;P
but anyway, I'm really happy for him, I loved Devil Beside You and am glad he seems to have gotten his own happy ending :D
but anyway, I'm really happy for him, I loved Devil Beside You and am glad he seems to have gotten his own happy ending :D