Follows the Trope--solid series
The series follows the repressed male and the wacky female trope. I liked that they addressed the issue of disability and discrimination. Good actors with an interesting use of technology--would be nice if it were really available. Enough conflict to keep the momentum going. Nice use of the airport theme, made me wonder what it is really like to work there.Was this review helpful to you?
Lots of Eye Candy
Love that the episodes were quick and to the point. I was not thoroughly convinced about the dancing but it was done with conviction. Emotions felt honest, even if the acting was a bit superficial (but what to expect with so little time). The production quality was good. Overall, very nice and lots of eye candy.Was this review helpful to you?
Dated but Interesting
The medical issues were a bit exaggerated but it was interesting to see the variety of issues that can arise and the attitudes of people in 2010. It was fun seeing the young Song Joong Ki act. Ending was realistic but not very satisfying. Loved the 2nd ML--interesting to see the ethical playboy--well played.Was this review helpful to you?
So much promise--such a pity!
With such a strong cast , budget, and concept, it's a crime that the writing was so weak, leaving much of the antagonist actions off-screen and the protagonists largely reactive. Yi Im Jwa spends much of his time with knowing looks and telepathic communication--actor was good but writing was poor. They should have just added telepathy as a fantasy superpower rather than have him narrate with his mouth shut. He develops a formidable team of evil-doers who just sit around and agree with his pronouncements. Sigh. The gambling scenes were nice. Yeo Jin Goo probably learned some of his Crowned Clown kingly behaviors from Choi Min Soo. It was fun seeing Jang Keun Suk play a serious role and demonstrate his acting abilities. However this series was thinly written with surprise reveals and no visual preparation or background work. Thus it felt too long--such a pity.Was this review helpful to you?
Slow start but worth the watch
First Love tells the story of damaged people navigating their lives in the aftermath of frustrated dreams. Its split timelines and generational parallels create an artsy structure that can feel confusing and emotionally distancing at first, but the acting and scenario ultimately reward viewer patience. The series is well acted and directed, and the script gains momentum after the early episodes, delivering a more engaging and emotionally coherent second half.Was this review helpful to you?
Master Class in Acting
This is one of my all-time favorite series. Ji Sung is amazing and you can see the acting depth and breadth with his portrayal of all his various multi-personality characters. His co-star Hwang Jung-eum is also fun to watch. She provides warmth and emotional vulnerability and the perfect support for the male lead. In terms of medicine, Oh Ri Jin crosses so many lines and would be considered a terrible doctor, but in terms of story, it works. I don't want to provide any spoilers--just watch and enjoy!Was this review helpful to you?
Relationships Matter
This series is a thoughtful exploration of how people deal with trauma. The children at the beginning of the series are adorable and they demonstrate a child's perspective of how they react to trauma. We see them as teens and adults as they work out their more mature perspective and try to grow past their hurt. The dad, played by Choi Won-young, is the emotional anchor of the characters . Kim Hye-eun's character is horribly toxic--I hope people don't think that the son's repeated reception of abuse is the "right" path to take with an abusive parent. Neverthless, the interaction felt real and was well acted.Overall, this series is heartwarming, brilliantly acted, and well-paced. It's one of my all-time favorites--I highly recommend it.
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Lesson in Story Structure
Absolutely loved this series. It examines the structure of the Rom-Com through the eyes of a self-aware comic book character. It explores the ideas of fate and how to create self-identity in a constrained space. The main actor roles are fluid and the acting and screenwriting are good. This is definitely a series that I will be rewatching!Was this review helpful to you?
Relentless and Powerful
Ji Sung gave an absolutely amazing performance. His descent into hell, resilliance through relentless persecution, and clawing back identity was worth the journey. The cast was great and set-up was good. A bit on the heavy side--even side character don't get a break, but if you're willing to feel the agony, it is a series to watch!Was this review helpful to you?
Trauma and Healing
Trauma healing in community. Life may not be fair, but it can be lived well. These are messages woven in the fabric of the story, well crafted and superbly delivered by an amazing cast. Loved the relationships, backstories and scenery. Ji Chang Wook andChoi Soo Young worked well together, and along with Sung Dong Il, they anchored the story with realism and depth. Loved it. So good.
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Committed Makjang and Funny!
I've never seen a makjang before and it was AMAZING. The actors were all committed to their roles. The antagonists were unapologetically evil, conniving, easy to hate and funny. The protagonists, especially the FL and 2nd ML kept the story emotionally grounded. I absolutely loved the Emperor and his mother. Highly recommend this series--according to AI, it is a very pure example of the genre. Highly entertaining! Enjoy!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Bright and Fun
I'm not sure why everyone seems so harsh with their criticism..I Love Love Love this series. It has heart and celebrates dreams, dreamers, and the struggle to accomplish one's passion. Kim Sejeong is the soul of this series and she does a marvelous job of motivating others as she finds her own way in life. The cast is fabulous, the little stories are interesting and the overaching story holds it all together. I particularly liked one of the side stories that discussed trauma and how the writers dealt with it sensitively. Bravo!Was this review helpful to you?
Calm and Incremental
This series was wildly popular and affirmed why Takuya Kimura remained popular for 2 decades. It also increased interest in airline careers in Japan. If you like to sit with repetition (ML sprints to work after oversleeping constantly) and incremental almost glacial progression--plot lines are obvious from the first couple of episodes--this is the series for you! The actors are very good and beautiful. The antagonist represents safety-first, which in the airline industry is essential. So the rest is watching our young hero progress relationally and career-wise. This is a slice of life series in real time-- it fits a Japanese genre that is well-appreciated by many. I think that a Kdrama equivalent in terms of emotion and atmosphere is "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee", which is also a slice of life series with the ML learning about his industry (the coffee business) and building his career at an incremental pace. It is smooth and initially very repetitive with a very good cast. While Good Luck!! loosely follows the hero’s journey arc, its vibrancy comes from its layered depth as we follow the ML maturing and learning to appreciate the structured ecosystem that he inhabits.Was this review helpful to you?
