Ok, sometimes it was idiotic and over the top, but I really enjoyed it ^_^
It was hilarious, serious, focuses on the problems every family faces, especially when it involves on how to take care of a child or children. It shows us how difficult it is to raise a child and one needs lots of time, support and effort to do so.
I loved how Gin-san helped each child and family get back on the right track and find their smile and happiness again ^_^
Also, it was interesting how Gin-san wore Mary Poppins style clothing. It was mostly why I wanted to watch it as I was curious on how the story will be and I loved it :D
Moreover, I was surprised that they did songs, ok they weren't the best ever, but I enjoyed them :)
I love it :D It was short, sweet, the story wasn't rushed, the characters were nice and we get to see them change for the better and the 4 housemates relationship was awesome :D The main couple, Nayoon and Seon Min were so cute together <3
I love the message that we shouldn't judge thinks quickly. Also, that there is nothing wrong for men and women to live together, even if they are friends or lovers. After all, life is expensive, finding a place to live is expensive, it is better to be with other people, you can be less lonely, you can share concerns, ask for advice, make new friends, etc.
Moreover, it was nice that the four friends got to live together again, but they were still going to go their separate ways to pursue their own careers. A nice and happy ending ^_^
Wow, an amazing, detailed and interesting article! :D I learned a lot! I didn't even realise that they produced movies or dramas at all. I will watch some of them for sure ^_^
currently watching and on episode 23.......... (27/12/2019)
I loved the cast, they're all good actors. I love the characters, especially K&K members, they're all so cute and adorable ^_^ Plus I love their relationship and their team ^_^
I also love Tong Nian and Han Shang Yan as a couple, they're so cute together. And yeah they might have an age gap, but they are perfect for each other.
Ok, Han Shang Yan might be 30 but he acts like he's younger and does act like a child at times. While Tong Nian may be 19, but she's more mature. To be fair, the actress is older than 19, ok she is still young, but definitely not 19. So I cannot see that they have an age gap; conclusion they are good for each other.
Now going on to the story...........ok I love the story that is based on CTF, cybersecurity, competitions, etc. I really learned a lot. I never heard about this before and it was interesting to learn about it.
However, the story is too draggy!
Ok, I love the interactions between the main couple. However, they started in a fake relationship because of their relatives, then broke up, then together again as Gun started to fall in love with Tong Nian, but then broke up with her again because of her mother.
Uhh, too long and draggy! So what if the relatives are against their relationship. It's kind of expected and he instead should discuss it with Tong Nian and find a way to make her mother like him. But instead he runs away and breaks Tong Nian's heart once again.
Also, mentioning Tong Nian. Apart from studying in college, doing programming and coding and assisting in projects related to AI programmes, she also sings. Ok, nothing wrong with her singing, you can say it's a hobby.
But, I don't know, the story or her story feels cramped or too much. Like, one moment you see her at a signing event, or singing for a theme song and then another moment you see her doing programs, assisting in projects, etc.
Ok, it sounds wrong as I'm writing it, as there's nothing wrong with doing things or you love things that are different from each other. However, for a story or for a drama, it feels too much. Maybe it's because I'm used to seeing characters stick to one thing. Or I feel that they used her singing plot to fill in the 41 episodes. Or I'm saying bunch of nonsense lol.
I also love the story about K&K team and SP team, their competitions against each other, their training sessions, etc.
Also, the flashbacks about the disbandment of Team Solo. It is slowly getting pieced together of what exactly happened, why Han Shang Yan (Gun) left the team after they won the championship, etc.
If I haven't missed something, we still do not know what happened exactly. What I do know, it's something to do with Appledog and Solo (using their game names). They were together, but apparently Solo had another relationship who is now Gun's assistant and has a daughter with her.
This is quite confusing what happened, so we do not know the details yet. Even if Solo had another relationship with another woman, I do not know why Gun was so mad about it. As the other team members like All and Little Mi apparently know about it and are not that mad about it as Gun. They even told Gun to forgive and forget as 10 years have passed.
Ok, this drama has many interesting things and things I want to find out about, but it's too long and draggy. Plus it has many extra stuff that could have been cut shorter.
Anyway, know I'm looking forward to the relationship between Little Mi and Tong Nian's roommate.
I'll continue watching + fast forwarding scenes that bore me...........but to be honest, with all its flaws, I can't seem to hate it or stop watching it. It has something that makes me continue watching it.
Ok, the leads got back together quickly and it seems that Tong Nian's family accepted Gun.
Anyway, even with all the drama, misunderstandings, etc, I really love them together <3 They're so cute and adorable together <3 Gun rarely smiles and most of the time he frowns. But when he is with Tong Nian, he smiles a lot and does really cute and adorable things for her ^_^
Also, I'm disappointed about the reason why Gun fought with Solo and left Team Solo. So, Gun was mad at Solo for 10 years, because Solo wanted to take care of his daughter who also had a disability + he had to learn to be a father and take care of a small child.
And I'm like seriously?? Gun was mad at Solo for that reason? Ok, I get that were always together, were like a family and Gun was mad at Solo that he threw their hard work, etc. But Solo put his daughter first and I cannot blame him if he wanted to do that + he did not want to hold them back since Solo needed to focus on his daughter. Also, taking care of a small child is no easy matter.
Anyway, in this episode 35, Gun, Solo and Appledog became friends again and resolved their conflicts.
Also, Little Mi retired as a player from SP team and is now a manager for K&K team. In my opinion, it was a drama for nothing. He should have been a manager from long ago.
Also. Little Mi and Yaya got closer but nothing official yet.
The K&K team members are cute and adorable as well, I love them all ^_^ However, my most favourite member is Demo, he's so cute, kind of an air head but adorable <3
The story got more draggy and never seems to end. I'm also fast forwarding a lot, but I want to see how it ends so I'll continue it. Last 7 episodes left..............
A great ending! ^_^ K&K won the championship! xD I was rooting for them, but I was kind of rooting for SP as well. Also, l'm glad the SP team and K&K team are all friends. They are really patriotic, as it did not matter who one of them won, as long as it was for China.
Gun and Tong Nian got married :D Little Mi and Yaya can be considered together :D
The end :D The story was draggy but on the whole I enjoyed it ^_^ Also, I loved all the characters, I'm gonna miss them. I also loved the songs in this drama :D Worth a watch :D
I liked it :D Finished in one day, with some fast forwarding.
At first I thought I wouldn't like it compared to the other 3 Project S series, but as I continued watching it, I found it cute, light and a breathe a fresh air from the other 3 series.
I admit that the story is not that good compared to the other Project S series.
Also, the actress portraying Bo overacts most of the time and she did annoy me at first, but I started to like her and get used to her as the story got along. I'm glad that she really likes archery now ^_^ It took her some time to find out what she likes, but she never gave up and she finally did :D
Also, it was interesting to learn more in detail about archery. I did watch dramas about archery before, but there weren't enough details. Here, I got to learn with Bo, since she is slow at learning. I am also slow at learning, so it was nice that they explained to her in more simpler terms, aka explained to me or to the viewers in more simpler terms.
For the romance part, it was kind of love rectangle and messy. Archwin and Fame were together and Fame broke up with him. Archwin being heartbroken asked Bo to be his girlfriend and now he realised he really liked Fame and broke up with Bo. But Fame ended up liking Shan.
For Shan and Bo. I think Shan likes Bo, but he's not sure but he did get jealous when Bo was with Archwin. In the last episode, Bo said she did not like Shan having a girlfriend, so they tried kissing and it was kinda awkward and weird. And it ended like up. So, we're not sure if they are officially together or not, but they are cute together and really get along so let's assume they did :)
Also, the characters from the other series appeared and I was like happy to see them lol.
Boo appeared in episode 5, when Shan and Fame went to the amusement park. Like Boo casually walked from behind them and looked at them and off he went.
Jern, Leng (from Spike) and Gym (from Side by Side) appeared in episode 8 during the archery competition, asking what Ganbatte means. It was hilarious xD
Anyway, that's the end of the four Project S series. I enjoyed them all :D
Wow, I loved it. This series is the best one ever and I was so into it that I finished it in one day.
All the actors did an excellent job, especially the actor portraying Boo, he was amazing and also the actor portraying Simon, he was awesome as well :)
Boo made me cry a lot in every episode, felt his pain, felt his loneliness and got to understand depression more. It was very realistic, really portrays depression well and makes us more aware of it.
I was so angry about how his father acted. Boo did try to ask for help. His father brushed it off and told him to tough it up. Also, the hospital told him that he is underage and need his parents consent. So, what could Boo do?
Then after he saw Boo cutting himself, his father finally woke up and realised that he needs to help his son.
Then what did he do? He prevented him from practising skateboard. I'm like, seriously?? Boo nearly killed himself and the skateboard was the only thing that made him want to keep living.
Ok, his father did not know or not anyone knew that Boo attempted suicide. But come on!! He never let Boo do anything he wanted. He always pressured him and tells him do this, do that, play badminton instead, etc. I do not blame Boo at all for never talking to his father, as his father never listens to him.
I was so happy that Boo smiled when he practised skateboard and made friends with the skaters. It was a ray of hope for him.
However, it only lasted for a while and everything went back to how it was after Simon got hurt badly because of him and his father found out that Boo was practising skateboard instead of badminton.
Then after Boo got hurt as well, got another physiastic, Boo said he would never practise skateboard again and never contact the skaters; he acted too normal and like everything is fine. And I'm like, Oh no! Something is definitely wrong.
Bell was the only one who realised that Boo is going to attempt suicide again. Then his father, thanks to her warning, found out that Boo was not taking his medication and was collecting them, aka attempt suicide by taking them all at once.
The last episode made me so emotional, it made me cry a lot. Thank God they saved him before he tried to kill himself again.
Boo also could talk about what he feels to his father and his father now understands him. Also, Boo' relationship with the skaters, especially with Simon changed for the better as well ^_^
Moreover, the most important thing is that he is skateboarding again with the help and support from his father, Bell, Simon and other skaters :D And Boo might still have not been cured yet, but there is hope that he will or even if he doesn't, his life is better and he is much happier :D
The story's focus was on depression and suicide. But it was interesting to learn something about skateboarding. I learned a bit when Simon was teaching Boo and I liked it :)
Definitely worth a watch and prepare lots of tissues.
I loved the story. It was full of emotions. It made me cry, smile, feel happy, feel sad, etc. Also, I loved that it was based on badminton, it's my favourite sports.
I also loved the acting, it was very realistic and awesome :D The actor playing Gym, did an excellent job :D I also loved the cast and characters, they all did well ^_^
For the story, it was mostly based on Gym, Dong and their relationship in their family, rather than badminton. It was mostly how they overcome the hardships they face, especially how to face Gym's autism.
It makes us be more aware of autism and if we are more aware; we would be more understanding, be more open, etc. If we get to accept all people as they are, the world would be a better place.
Ok, it's like Dong felt, it is frustrating at times, as Dong could not do anything he wanted and everything he had to do was for Gym. I really felt frustrated like Dong.
Ok, Gym has autism but it's no excuse to get Gym spoiled and let him get everything his way. He also needed to be more independent.
However, as the story got along, we see Gym grow. The first step was that Dong ''left'' him and went to play singles match.
The second step was the behaviour school. Ok, it was like his mother abandoned him, but here Gym learned to be more calm and be more patient + he found a new passion, where he teaches other people to play badminton, and he's really good at it :D
Also, the third step was thanks to Noi, who taught him how to string rackets, and he also learned to tie his slippers. This way, he learned to appreciate rackets more and do not throw them as he pleases. They are really very expensive.
The final step was thanks to his mother, were she gave him confidence to participate in a singles match. I was really happy that Gym got to look at her in the eye and gave her a kiss for encouragement. That means he is not afraid of her anymore, or he is not afraid of seeing her looking disappointed at him. That's mostly why Gym did not want his mother to come see him. He was afraid that he would embarrass her. she would look at him in disappointment and also he was afraid that she would shout at him.
I loved seeing Gym grow and be more independent. I also loved how his mother, got to accept her son's condition and yeah he may not be good as other people in certain things, but he is definitely good in other things like badminton.
And she got to accept that he may learn things slowly. However, once you teach him once, twice and more, and be patient, Gym learned and was able to fly on his own.
Also, Dong's mother spoiled Gym and her guilt may her that way. Ok, she helped Gym get into badminton, but she spoilt him too much and so she got over her guilt and helped Gym be more independent.
Moreover, I'm happy for Dong and he got to win a gold medal for the singles match :)
However, although he won, he missed Gym. So yeah, Gym may annoyed him at times, but he still loved him and loved playing doubles with him. It was so sweet <3 I loved their relationship between them <3
And for the last episode, I loved their match against each other. At first, they were using each other weaknesses to score points, especially Dong used tricks to tick Gym off. But Dong felt guilty and they both ended up helping each other. Like Gym caring for Dong and Dong helping Gym focus. It was so sweet <3 <3
But it was so sad that Gym lost, anyway Dong could have lost instead and it would have been sad as well. It was difficult to choose. However, Gym wanted to win so as for Dong to play doubles with Gym again. I don't know if they will play together as doubles again, but they cleared all their misunderstandings and are friends / half-brothers / half-cousins again ^_^
Loved it! :D The acting was good and the emotions felt real and were on point :D I loved the cast and characters :D Also, I loved the friendship and teamwork.
I don't really like volleyball, or understand it much. But I ended up rooting for them, crying with them, smiling, happy when they won matches, sad when they lost matches, loved it when they teased each other, feel hurt and sad with betrayal, etc. A beautiful team and friendship ^_^
Moreover, it was short, simple and just right :D No dragginess and they told what they needed to tell. Also, even the ads for the products, it did not feel annoying as usual or forced. But they were integrated with the story.
Loved the ending :D It would be awesome, if Than and Puen get to play together in college as well ^_^
It took me some time to watch it and I'm glad I finally did :D Definitely worth a watch ^_^
It wasn't perfect, it had flaws, had various cliches, slow progress, felt draggy at times and I did fast forward some scenes. Also, in my opinion, it has unrealistic reactions like for example Fuuta's reactions when he found out about Yoko being married, he took it too lightly. Or his character is too honest, I don't know. If there is a person like him, I have yet to meet him.
However, even with all the things I mentioned above, the story grew on me as it went along. I liked the original plot where Shouko was actually single and lied that she was married. It's kind of exaggerated and over the top, but it was interesting and new for me.
Also, I kind of get her reasons why she lied and said that she was married. The situation kind of made it that way + maybe Shouko felt like it was a kind of safety net to say that. And so, all in all she lied and continued it.
For her sister's side, Yoko's affair, it's the typical and common thing we see nowadays. At first I could not understand her why she wants to keep her relationship with her husband and also with her lover.
Then, as the story went along, we get to realise that it's because of society, because of her parents and because of the standards that women have to go through.
Like women need to have a good career, need to also know household chores, need to get married, the husband needs to have certain standards, the husband needs to be of similar age or it's ok if he's older, need to have children, then if you have children the woman is expected to take care of them and need to know how, etc. If you do not have these, people will talk about you, society will judge you, your parents will annoy you, people will think you are not normal or you are weird, etc.
I see this in asian dramas a lot. They always judge a woman for not being married and if you are near 30s and older, you are considered the passing age or something. Also, they call you weird, or say anything that according to them, why you haven't got married yet or aren't in a relationship.
Like a woman needs to be married to be happy, needs to have children to be happy, needs to be in a relationship, etc. It's not true for all women. Yeah ok they are those who of course want to be married, have children, etc, but that is not for everyone. You cannot put everyone under the same umbrella.
Back to Yoko. I then began to understand her reasons. She did not love her husband, only saw the exterior things, decided to do things for the sake of other people and society, etc. She made mistakes and lied a lot, however I'm glad she finally decided to get a divorce. Afterall, she wasn't happy and it wasn't fair either on her husband and either on her lover. Also, she dragged Shouko into the lies as well.
Afterall, what kind of life is it to be constantly lying? Ok, we are humans and we lie. However, lying to your partner, husband, wife, etc and having affairs is not good. So, I believe that if we do not love our partners anymore, or there is something wrong in the relationship, I believe it is better to separate or divorce immediately. There is no need to start affairs. You will hurt yourselves and others involved.
Also, I'm happy that they had no children. What I hate the most when married couples separate or divorce is when children are involved. It really affects them badly and children take it differently. Some act out, some cause trouble, some get into wrong things like drugs, some met the wrong people, some do not act out at all but keep it all bottled up until she/he explodes, etc.
I'm no expert, but I'm in my second year as a teacher and I have already seen lots of students with complicated backgrounds and how they act in school is the effect of their homes and it's ruining their lives. Anyway, that's mostly why I hate divorces or separations.
Also, I liked the acting, the characters, the OST, the relationship between the sisters (Shouko and Yoko), the friendship between Shouko and Masako (she's an awesome friend) and the main couple (Shouko and Jyo) were cute together. Their chemistry wasn't out of this world; I have seen better, but it wasn't bad.
Also, it had quite serious and heavy topics like lying and affairs, but it was quite light considering the affair plot.
I do not know if it's worth a watch or not. You may like it a lot, may find it average, or may hate it a lot. I suggest that if you have no idea what to watch or you find the plot interesting, watch it and see. If you like it, well and good, but if you hate it, fast forward it or drop it.
currently watching...........and on episode 28 (16/12/19)
Ok, I really loved the beginning and the first 10 episodes (out of 32) were awesome, interesting, original and exciting. Also, many times it was hilarious :D
At first, I found it similar to W, but this one is different. We are never shown outside the comic / webtoon world (at least up till now, but 4 episodes left, but I don't think so) and some of the characters, are aware of themselves, which made that really interesting and original.
The comic world story, that is called Secret, is really similar to Boys Before Flowers, and has much more cliches. It was hilarious each time, especially when the aware characters are 'ON' mode (called stage mode in the drama) and we hear their internal thoughts and they are like, uhh! it's so exaggerated, so cliche, so stupid, etc. So hilarious! :D
It's also hilarious when they are in the 'OFF' mode (called shadow in the drama) and they act differently from their ON mode character. Especially, Eun Dan Oh was really awesome, sassy, assertive and strong in the OFF mode. And she's really adorable ^_^
I really love Haru and Eun Dan Oh as a couple. They're really cute, adorable and sweet together + awesome chemistry <3
Also, I love all the cast, awesome acting :D Moreover, I like the characters ^_^ Some characters in the comic world, were kind of strange, one dimensional and like puppets, but since it's a cliche comic story, they pass. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- However, it's a shame, but as the story went along, it went downhill.
Like, in the middle of the story, the story started to turned boring, repetitive and annoying. Like, ok we get that Haru and Eun Dan Oh are desperate to be together, but the whole I'm going to die soon + Haru being too worried about her, dragged on. It was too long.
Also, what I'm finding annoying, is the amnesia thing. Ok, Haru got amnesia, it did not annoy me that much, as I accepted it as a consequence / punishment for changing the story.
But now also Eun Dan Oh has amnesia and only 4 episodes left?? Ok, it was explained as if you die in the OFF mode, you are alive in the ON mode, but you forget your memories in the next scene. But, the amnesia part is used too much here! Also, it was suddenly introduced. Why wasn't it mentioned before?
Like, even the unaware characters, get amnesia and do not remember what happened in their OFF modes. They only remember the parts in the ON mode. In the beginning, it was hilarious and ok, but with all the amnesia, going on, it turned annoying and repetitive as well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Uhh!!! and lots of questions that I have on this story, will probably be left unanswered.
Like, who is the writer?
He/She is mentioned a lot, but we never get a glimpse of the writer. At least, in W, we knew who was the writer.
Also, it was slowly explained the Haru and Eun Dan Oh actually knew each other, even Squid Fairy, Kyung, Eun Dan Oh's father, Kyung's step-father, Nam Ju's mother, Kyung's father, etc (some that I remember) were all together with the same appearance and name in another comic / webtoon story called Flower, however it was set in a historical context.
What I didn't like in this Flower comic story, was that it was kind of pushed in randomly and that it was like used to fill the episodes, Also, that it was similar to the Secret story.
Like what kind of writer is this! Which writer would repeats a similar story with some of the same characters and even uses the same lines. People in the real world would be bound to notice. That doesn't make sense in my opinion. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other questions like: (some of them taken from Kamiali's review and agree with them)
=Why do shadows exist in the first place?
=How do the changed scenes affect the writer's planning in real life?
=What's the point of this whole drama if the characters will face the same problem in the other works the author writes?
=What happens to the characters after a story is completed?
=Why does Haru sleep in school?
Ok, in the beginning we get that he is nameless and was called Number 13 and he also has no idea who he is. But after, he got the amnesia and then he became aware again, he started to know something about himself. However, he was still shown living at school.
=Why don't we know anything about Haru, other than that he likes Dan Oh and likes drawing?
=Also, why did the writer or whatever let Haru keep the scar on his hand, if the Secret comic is a new start for all characters?
It would have been interesting, if the characters in the Secret comic communicated with the writer in some way, or communicated with him/her through the black holes.
=Like, how did even Squid Fairy become aware in the first place in the Secret comic?
=Like, why do the characters become aware?
=Yeah, what's up with the black holes? What is their point?
Through them, we got to see the comic story of Flower, what happened, etc.
But again, what's the point of repeating the story? Does the writer want to torture Haru and Dan Oh? Or is the writer oblivious of what's going on in the OFF mode lives of the character, and coincidentally is repeating the same story? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, I get it's a fantasy story, but it's full of plot holes. It has to make some sense. Lots of things are left in the air and will probably be left in the air. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- And what's the point of making Ju Da aware at this point in time of the story?
I really thought she would end up with Do Hwa. Ok, I shouldn't know at this point of time in the story, but I was really curious and looked up spoilers.
I really shipped them together, as mostly Do Hwa is really cute and adorable and kind of pitied him + he appears more than Nam Ju so I kind of wished him a happy ending with Ju Da. However, I read that Ju Da still ended up with Nam Ju. I'm like, what's the point of Ju Da giving hope to DO Hwa in the OFF mode?!!!!! They are literally playing with us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ok, in general it's not bad, but they ruined it. It really had potential, but it went downhill.
However, I still recommend to watch it if you want.
To be fair, it has an original concept, that at least I never seen before + Haru and Dan Oh, are really cute together <3 Their scenes are really cute, fluffy and make you smile like an idiot, so it's worth watching for that ^_^ And then fast forward parts that annoy you lol.
Also, to be more fair, even with the story going downhill; I still kept going to watch it. I was still curious on what would happen next.
4 episodes left to be watched for tomorrow...........
At least Dan Oh's amnesia ended quite quickly and they are both together again ^_^
Also, the story is ending soon, I wonder what will happen to the characters. Will they end up in the black void?
Also, Squid Fairy is going to have some type of happy ending with his lover from the other comic book, Flower. And apparently, she's aware, but why isn't she telling him anything?
Also, Do Hwa got rejected, but I already knew it, so no surprise at all. He's really cute and adorable ^_^ <3 Also, he's hilarious and does at times act over the top, but it's his charm xD
For Kyung, he finally made something good. He was actually the one who killed Dan Oh in the Flower comic. To be fair, his set-up was like that, but he was really mean, so I kind of disliked him. At least, he changed and helped Haru and Dan Oh to be together again, at least in the OFF mode, he redeemed :)
I liked the ending :D The class reunited with a different story and it is now set in university.
Also, the characters that were nerds are now tough guys and the tough guys are now nerds, that was hilarious :D Also, Nam Ju is not that popular and considered as the worst dresser. He had strawberries on his shirt, a reminder of Ju Da :D
Also, Haru and Dan Oh, reunited and are finally together ^_^
It's disappointing that Squid Fairy, Kyung, Do Hwa and Ju Da did not appear in the new comic. It would be interesting to see them in university.
Conclusion:
Anyway, I will miss it. It was not the best story ever, as it started really good and the story went downhill as it got along. Also, lots of questions left unanswered. However, it was not that bad and on the whole, I did enjoy it ^_^ The acting was great and I loved all the characters :D
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Ok, sometimes it was idiotic and over the top, but I really enjoyed it ^_^
It was hilarious, serious, focuses on the problems every family faces, especially when it involves on how to take care of a child or children. It shows us how difficult it is to raise a child and one needs lots of time, support and effort to do so.
I loved how Gin-san helped each child and family get back on the right track and find their smile and happiness again ^_^
Also, it was interesting how Gin-san wore Mary Poppins style clothing. It was mostly why I wanted to watch it as I was curious on how the story will be and I loved it :D
Moreover, I was surprised that they did songs, ok they weren't the best ever, but I enjoyed them :)
Worth a watch! ^_^
I love the message that we shouldn't judge thinks quickly. Also, that there is nothing wrong for men and women to live together, even if they are friends or lovers. After all, life is expensive, finding a place to live is expensive, it is better to be with other people, you can be less lonely, you can share concerns, ask for advice, make new friends, etc.
Moreover, it was nice that the four friends got to live together again, but they were still going to go their separate ways to pursue their own careers. A nice and happy ending ^_^
currently watching and on episode 23.......... (27/12/2019)
I loved the cast, they're all good actors. I love the characters, especially K&K members, they're all so cute and adorable ^_^ Plus I love their relationship and their team ^_^
I also love Tong Nian and Han Shang Yan as a couple, they're so cute together. And yeah they might have an age gap, but they are perfect for each other.
Ok, Han Shang Yan might be 30 but he acts like he's younger and does act like a child at times. While Tong Nian may be 19, but she's more mature. To be fair, the actress is older than 19, ok she is still young, but definitely not 19. So I cannot see that they have an age gap; conclusion they are good for each other.
Now going on to the story...........ok I love the story that is based on CTF, cybersecurity, competitions, etc. I really learned a lot. I never heard about this before and it was interesting to learn about it.
However, the story is too draggy!
Ok, I love the interactions between the main couple. However, they started in a fake relationship because of their relatives, then broke up, then together again as Gun started to fall in love with Tong Nian, but then broke up with her again because of her mother.
Uhh, too long and draggy! So what if the relatives are against their relationship. It's kind of expected and he instead should discuss it with Tong Nian and find a way to make her mother like him. But instead he runs away and breaks Tong Nian's heart once again.
Also, mentioning Tong Nian. Apart from studying in college, doing programming and coding and assisting in projects related to AI programmes, she also sings. Ok, nothing wrong with her singing, you can say it's a hobby.
But, I don't know, the story or her story feels cramped or too much. Like, one moment you see her at a signing event, or singing for a theme song and then another moment you see her doing programs, assisting in projects, etc.
Ok, it sounds wrong as I'm writing it, as there's nothing wrong with doing things or you love things that are different from each other. However, for a story or for a drama, it feels too much. Maybe it's because I'm used to seeing characters stick to one thing. Or I feel that they used her singing plot to fill in the 41 episodes. Or I'm saying bunch of nonsense lol.
I also love the story about K&K team and SP team, their competitions against each other, their training sessions, etc.
Also, the flashbacks about the disbandment of Team Solo. It is slowly getting pieced together of what exactly happened, why Han Shang Yan (Gun) left the team after they won the championship, etc.
If I haven't missed something, we still do not know what happened exactly. What I do know, it's something to do with Appledog and Solo (using their game names). They were together, but apparently Solo had another relationship who is now Gun's assistant and has a daughter with her.
This is quite confusing what happened, so we do not know the details yet. Even if Solo had another relationship with another woman, I do not know why Gun was so mad about it. As the other team members like All and Little Mi apparently know about it and are not that mad about it as Gun. They even told Gun to forgive and forget as 10 years have passed.
Ok, this drama has many interesting things and things I want to find out about, but it's too long and draggy. Plus it has many extra stuff that could have been cut shorter.
Anyway, know I'm looking forward to the relationship between Little Mi and Tong Nian's roommate.
I'll continue watching + fast forwarding scenes that bore me...........but to be honest, with all its flaws, I can't seem to hate it or stop watching it. It has something that makes me continue watching it.
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EDIT: On episode 35...... (30/12/2019)
Ok, the leads got back together quickly and it seems that Tong Nian's family accepted Gun.
Anyway, even with all the drama, misunderstandings, etc, I really love them together <3 They're so cute and adorable together <3 Gun rarely smiles and most of the time he frowns. But when he is with Tong Nian, he smiles a lot and does really cute and adorable things for her ^_^
Also, I'm disappointed about the reason why Gun fought with Solo and left Team Solo. So, Gun was mad at Solo for 10 years, because Solo wanted to take care of his daughter who also had a disability + he had to learn to be a father and take care of a small child.
And I'm like seriously?? Gun was mad at Solo for that reason? Ok, I get that were always together, were like a family and Gun was mad at Solo that he threw their hard work, etc. But Solo put his daughter first and I cannot blame him if he wanted to do that + he did not want to hold them back since Solo needed to focus on his daughter. Also, taking care of a small child is no easy matter.
Anyway, in this episode 35, Gun, Solo and Appledog became friends again and resolved their conflicts.
Also, Little Mi retired as a player from SP team and is now a manager for K&K team. In my opinion, it was a drama for nothing. He should have been a manager from long ago.
Also. Little Mi and Yaya got closer but nothing official yet.
The K&K team members are cute and adorable as well, I love them all ^_^ However, my most favourite member is Demo, he's so cute, kind of an air head but adorable <3
The story got more draggy and never seems to end. I'm also fast forwarding a lot, but I want to see how it ends so I'll continue it. Last 7 episodes left..............
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EDIT 2: Finished! :D
A great ending! ^_^ K&K won the championship! xD I was rooting for them, but I was kind of rooting for SP as well. Also, l'm glad the SP team and K&K team are all friends. They are really patriotic, as it did not matter who one of them won, as long as it was for China.
Gun and Tong Nian got married :D Little Mi and Yaya can be considered together :D
The end :D The story was draggy but on the whole I enjoyed it ^_^ Also, I loved all the characters, I'm gonna miss them. I also loved the songs in this drama :D Worth a watch :D
I liked it :D Finished in one day, with some fast forwarding.
At first I thought I wouldn't like it compared to the other 3 Project S series, but as I continued watching it, I found it cute, light and a breathe a fresh air from the other 3 series.
I admit that the story is not that good compared to the other Project S series.
Also, the actress portraying Bo overacts most of the time and she did annoy me at first, but I started to like her and get used to her as the story got along. I'm glad that she really likes archery now ^_^ It took her some time to find out what she likes, but she never gave up and she finally did :D
Also, it was interesting to learn more in detail about archery. I did watch dramas about archery before, but there weren't enough details. Here, I got to learn with Bo, since she is slow at learning. I am also slow at learning, so it was nice that they explained to her in more simpler terms, aka explained to me or to the viewers in more simpler terms.
For the romance part, it was kind of love rectangle and messy. Archwin and Fame were together and Fame broke up with him. Archwin being heartbroken asked Bo to be his girlfriend and now he realised he really liked Fame and broke up with Bo. But Fame ended up liking Shan.
For Shan and Bo. I think Shan likes Bo, but he's not sure but he did get jealous when Bo was with Archwin. In the last episode, Bo said she did not like Shan having a girlfriend, so they tried kissing and it was kinda awkward and weird. And it ended like up. So, we're not sure if they are officially together or not, but they are cute together and really get along so let's assume they did :)
Also, the characters from the other series appeared and I was like happy to see them lol.
Boo appeared in episode 5, when Shan and Fame went to the amusement park. Like Boo casually walked from behind them and looked at them and off he went.
Jern, Leng (from Spike) and Gym (from Side by Side) appeared in episode 8 during the archery competition, asking what Ganbatte means. It was hilarious xD
Anyway, that's the end of the four Project S series. I enjoyed them all :D
Wow, I loved it. This series is the best one ever and I was so into it that I finished it in one day.
All the actors did an excellent job, especially the actor portraying Boo, he was amazing and also the actor portraying Simon, he was awesome as well :)
Boo made me cry a lot in every episode, felt his pain, felt his loneliness and got to understand depression more. It was very realistic, really portrays depression well and makes us more aware of it.
I was so angry about how his father acted. Boo did try to ask for help. His father brushed it off and told him to tough it up. Also, the hospital told him that he is underage and need his parents consent. So, what could Boo do?
Then after he saw Boo cutting himself, his father finally woke up and realised that he needs to help his son.
Then what did he do? He prevented him from practising skateboard. I'm like, seriously?? Boo nearly killed himself and the skateboard was the only thing that made him want to keep living.
Ok, his father did not know or not anyone knew that Boo attempted suicide. But come on!! He never let Boo do anything he wanted. He always pressured him and tells him do this, do that, play badminton instead, etc. I do not blame Boo at all for never talking to his father, as his father never listens to him.
I was so happy that Boo smiled when he practised skateboard and made friends with the skaters. It was a ray of hope for him.
However, it only lasted for a while and everything went back to how it was after Simon got hurt badly because of him and his father found out that Boo was practising skateboard instead of badminton.
Then after Boo got hurt as well, got another physiastic, Boo said he would never practise skateboard again and never contact the skaters; he acted too normal and like everything is fine. And I'm like, Oh no! Something is definitely wrong.
Bell was the only one who realised that Boo is going to attempt suicide again. Then his father, thanks to her warning, found out that Boo was not taking his medication and was collecting them, aka attempt suicide by taking them all at once.
The last episode made me so emotional, it made me cry a lot. Thank God they saved him before he tried to kill himself again.
Boo also could talk about what he feels to his father and his father now understands him. Also, Boo' relationship with the skaters, especially with Simon changed for the better as well ^_^
Moreover, the most important thing is that he is skateboarding again with the help and support from his father, Bell, Simon and other skaters :D And Boo might still have not been cured yet, but there is hope that he will or even if he doesn't, his life is better and he is much happier :D
The story's focus was on depression and suicide. But it was interesting to learn something about skateboarding. I learned a bit when Simon was teaching Boo and I liked it :)
Definitely worth a watch and prepare lots of tissues.
Loved it! xD Finished it in one day :D
I loved the story. It was full of emotions. It made me cry, smile, feel happy, feel sad, etc. Also, I loved that it was based on badminton, it's my favourite sports.
I also loved the acting, it was very realistic and awesome :D The actor playing Gym, did an excellent job :D I also loved the cast and characters, they all did well ^_^
For the story, it was mostly based on Gym, Dong and their relationship in their family, rather than badminton. It was mostly how they overcome the hardships they face, especially how to face Gym's autism.
It makes us be more aware of autism and if we are more aware; we would be more understanding, be more open, etc. If we get to accept all people as they are, the world would be a better place.
Ok, it's like Dong felt, it is frustrating at times, as Dong could not do anything he wanted and everything he had to do was for Gym. I really felt frustrated like Dong.
Ok, Gym has autism but it's no excuse to get Gym spoiled and let him get everything his way. He also needed to be more independent.
However, as the story got along, we see Gym grow. The first step was that Dong ''left'' him and went to play singles match.
The second step was the behaviour school. Ok, it was like his mother abandoned him, but here Gym learned to be more calm and be more patient + he found a new passion, where he teaches other people to play badminton, and he's really good at it :D
Also, the third step was thanks to Noi, who taught him how to string rackets, and he also learned to tie his slippers. This way, he learned to appreciate rackets more and do not throw them as he pleases. They are really very expensive.
The final step was thanks to his mother, were she gave him confidence to participate in a singles match. I was really happy that Gym got to look at her in the eye and gave her a kiss for encouragement. That means he is not afraid of her anymore, or he is not afraid of seeing her looking disappointed at him. That's mostly why Gym did not want his mother to come see him. He was afraid that he would embarrass her. she would look at him in disappointment and also he was afraid that she would shout at him.
I loved seeing Gym grow and be more independent. I also loved how his mother, got to accept her son's condition and yeah he may not be good as other people in certain things, but he is definitely good in other things like badminton.
And she got to accept that he may learn things slowly. However, once you teach him once, twice and more, and be patient, Gym learned and was able to fly on his own.
Also, Dong's mother spoiled Gym and her guilt may her that way. Ok, she helped Gym get into badminton, but she spoilt him too much and so she got over her guilt and helped Gym be more independent.
Moreover, I'm happy for Dong and he got to win a gold medal for the singles match :)
However, although he won, he missed Gym. So yeah, Gym may annoyed him at times, but he still loved him and loved playing doubles with him. It was so sweet <3 I loved their relationship between them <3
And for the last episode, I loved their match against each other. At first, they were using each other weaknesses to score points, especially Dong used tricks to tick Gym off. But Dong felt guilty and they both ended up helping each other. Like Gym caring for Dong and Dong helping Gym focus. It was so sweet <3 <3
But it was so sad that Gym lost, anyway Dong could have lost instead and it would have been sad as well. It was difficult to choose. However, Gym wanted to win so as for Dong to play doubles with Gym again. I don't know if they will play together as doubles again, but they cleared all their misunderstandings and are friends / half-brothers / half-cousins again ^_^
A happy ending and the end :D Loved it xD
I don't really like volleyball, or understand it much. But I ended up rooting for them, crying with them, smiling, happy when they won matches, sad when they lost matches, loved it when they teased each other, feel hurt and sad with betrayal, etc. A beautiful team and friendship ^_^
Moreover, it was short, simple and just right :D No dragginess and they told what they needed to tell. Also, even the ads for the products, it did not feel annoying as usual or forced. But they were integrated with the story.
Loved the ending :D It would be awesome, if Than and Puen get to play together in college as well ^_^
It took me some time to watch it and I'm glad I finally did :D Definitely worth a watch ^_^
It wasn't perfect, it had flaws, had various cliches, slow progress, felt draggy at times and I did fast forward some scenes. Also, in my opinion, it has unrealistic reactions like for example Fuuta's reactions when he found out about Yoko being married, he took it too lightly. Or his character is too honest, I don't know. If there is a person like him, I have yet to meet him.
However, even with all the things I mentioned above, the story grew on me as it went along. I liked the original plot where Shouko was actually single and lied that she was married. It's kind of exaggerated and over the top, but it was interesting and new for me.
Also, I kind of get her reasons why she lied and said that she was married. The situation kind of made it that way + maybe Shouko felt like it was a kind of safety net to say that. And so, all in all she lied and continued it.
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For her sister's side, Yoko's affair, it's the typical and common thing we see nowadays. At first I could not understand her why she wants to keep her relationship with her husband and also with her lover.
Then, as the story went along, we get to realise that it's because of society, because of her parents and because of the standards that women have to go through.
Like women need to have a good career, need to also know household chores, need to get married, the husband needs to have certain standards, the husband needs to be of similar age or it's ok if he's older, need to have children, then if you have children the woman is expected to take care of them and need to know how, etc. If you do not have these, people will talk about you, society will judge you, your parents will annoy you, people will think you are not normal or you are weird, etc.
I see this in asian dramas a lot. They always judge a woman for not being married and if you are near 30s and older, you are considered the passing age or something. Also, they call you weird, or say anything that according to them, why you haven't got married yet or aren't in a relationship.
Like a woman needs to be married to be happy, needs to have children to be happy, needs to be in a relationship, etc. It's not true for all women. Yeah ok they are those who of course want to be married, have children, etc, but that is not for everyone. You cannot put everyone under the same umbrella.
Back to Yoko. I then began to understand her reasons. She did not love her husband, only saw the exterior things, decided to do things for the sake of other people and society, etc. She made mistakes and lied a lot, however I'm glad she finally decided to get a divorce. Afterall, she wasn't happy and it wasn't fair either on her husband and either on her lover. Also, she dragged Shouko into the lies as well.
Afterall, what kind of life is it to be constantly lying? Ok, we are humans and we lie. However, lying to your partner, husband, wife, etc and having affairs is not good. So, I believe that if we do not love our partners anymore, or there is something wrong in the relationship, I believe it is better to separate or divorce immediately. There is no need to start affairs. You will hurt yourselves and others involved.
Also, I'm happy that they had no children. What I hate the most when married couples separate or divorce is when children are involved. It really affects them badly and children take it differently. Some act out, some cause trouble, some get into wrong things like drugs, some met the wrong people, some do not act out at all but keep it all bottled up until she/he explodes, etc.
I'm no expert, but I'm in my second year as a teacher and I have already seen lots of students with complicated backgrounds and how they act in school is the effect of their homes and it's ruining their lives. Anyway, that's mostly why I hate divorces or separations.
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Also, I liked the acting, the characters, the OST, the relationship between the sisters (Shouko and Yoko), the friendship between Shouko and Masako (she's an awesome friend) and the main couple (Shouko and Jyo) were cute together. Their chemistry wasn't out of this world; I have seen better, but it wasn't bad.
Also, it had quite serious and heavy topics like lying and affairs, but it was quite light considering the affair plot.
I do not know if it's worth a watch or not. You may like it a lot, may find it average, or may hate it a lot. I suggest that if you have no idea what to watch or you find the plot interesting, watch it and see. If you like it, well and good, but if you hate it, fast forward it or drop it.
The end.
currently watching...........and on episode 28 (16/12/19)
Ok, I really loved the beginning and the first 10 episodes (out of 32) were awesome, interesting, original and exciting. Also, many times it was hilarious :D
At first, I found it similar to W, but this one is different. We are never shown outside the comic / webtoon world (at least up till now, but 4 episodes left, but I don't think so) and some of the characters, are aware of themselves, which made that really interesting and original.
The comic world story, that is called Secret, is really similar to Boys Before Flowers, and has much more cliches. It was hilarious each time, especially when the aware characters are 'ON' mode (called stage mode in the drama) and we hear their internal thoughts and they are like, uhh! it's so exaggerated, so cliche, so stupid, etc. So hilarious! :D
It's also hilarious when they are in the 'OFF' mode (called shadow in the drama) and they act differently from their ON mode character. Especially, Eun Dan Oh was really awesome, sassy, assertive and strong in the OFF mode. And she's really adorable ^_^
I really love Haru and Eun Dan Oh as a couple. They're really cute, adorable and sweet together + awesome chemistry <3
Also, I love all the cast, awesome acting :D Moreover, I like the characters ^_^ Some characters in the comic world, were kind of strange, one dimensional and like puppets, but since it's a cliche comic story, they pass.
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However, it's a shame, but as the story went along, it went downhill.
Like, in the middle of the story, the story started to turned boring, repetitive and annoying. Like, ok we get that Haru and Eun Dan Oh are desperate to be together, but the whole I'm going to die soon + Haru being too worried about her, dragged on. It was too long.
Also, what I'm finding annoying, is the amnesia thing. Ok, Haru got amnesia, it did not annoy me that much, as I accepted it as a consequence / punishment for changing the story.
But now also Eun Dan Oh has amnesia and only 4 episodes left?? Ok, it was explained as if you die in the OFF mode, you are alive in the ON mode, but you forget your memories in the next scene. But, the amnesia part is used too much here! Also, it was suddenly introduced. Why wasn't it mentioned before?
Like, even the unaware characters, get amnesia and do not remember what happened in their OFF modes. They only remember the parts in the ON mode. In the beginning, it was hilarious and ok, but with all the amnesia, going on, it turned annoying and repetitive as well.
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Uhh!!! and lots of questions that I have on this story, will probably be left unanswered.
Like, who is the writer?
He/She is mentioned a lot, but we never get a glimpse of the writer. At least, in W, we knew who was the writer.
Also, it was slowly explained the Haru and Eun Dan Oh actually knew each other, even Squid Fairy, Kyung, Eun Dan Oh's father, Kyung's step-father, Nam Ju's mother, Kyung's father, etc (some that I remember) were all together with the same appearance and name in another comic / webtoon story called Flower, however it was set in a historical context.
What I didn't like in this Flower comic story, was that it was kind of pushed in randomly and that it was like used to fill the episodes, Also, that it was similar to the Secret story.
Like what kind of writer is this! Which writer would repeats a similar story with some of the same characters and even uses the same lines. People in the real world would be bound to notice. That doesn't make sense in my opinion.
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Other questions like: (some of them taken from Kamiali's review and agree with them)
=Why do shadows exist in the first place?
=How do the changed scenes affect the writer's planning in real life?
=What's the point of this whole drama if the characters will face the same problem in the other works the author writes?
=What happens to the characters after a story is completed?
=Why does Haru sleep in school?
Ok, in the beginning we get that he is nameless and was called Number 13 and he also has no idea who he is. But after, he got the amnesia and then he became aware again, he started to know something about himself. However, he was still shown living at school.
=Why don't we know anything about Haru, other than that he likes Dan Oh and likes drawing?
=Also, why did the writer or whatever let Haru keep the scar on his hand, if the Secret comic is a new start for all characters?
It would have been interesting, if the characters in the Secret comic communicated with the writer in some way, or communicated with him/her through the black holes.
=Like, how did even Squid Fairy become aware in the first place in the Secret comic?
=Like, why do the characters become aware?
=Yeah, what's up with the black holes? What is their point?
Through them, we got to see the comic story of Flower, what happened, etc.
But again, what's the point of repeating the story? Does the writer want to torture Haru and Dan Oh? Or is the writer oblivious of what's going on in the OFF mode lives of the character, and coincidentally is repeating the same story?
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Ok, I get it's a fantasy story, but it's full of plot holes. It has to make some sense. Lots of things are left in the air and will probably be left in the air.
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And what's the point of making Ju Da aware at this point in time of the story?
I really thought she would end up with Do Hwa. Ok, I shouldn't know at this point of time in the story, but I was really curious and looked up spoilers.
I really shipped them together, as mostly Do Hwa is really cute and adorable and kind of pitied him + he appears more than Nam Ju so I kind of wished him a happy ending with Ju Da. However, I read that Ju Da still ended up with Nam Ju. I'm like, what's the point of Ju Da giving hope to DO Hwa in the OFF mode?!!!!! They are literally playing with us!
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Ok, in general it's not bad, but they ruined it. It really had potential, but it went downhill.
However, I still recommend to watch it if you want.
To be fair, it has an original concept, that at least I never seen before + Haru and Dan Oh, are really cute together <3 Their scenes are really cute, fluffy and make you smile like an idiot, so it's worth watching for that ^_^ And then fast forward parts that annoy you lol.
Also, to be more fair, even with the story going downhill; I still kept going to watch it. I was still curious on what would happen next.
4 episodes left to be watched for tomorrow...........
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EDIT: On ep 31..... (17/12/2019)
At least Dan Oh's amnesia ended quite quickly and they are both together again ^_^
Also, the story is ending soon, I wonder what will happen to the characters. Will they end up in the black void?
Also, Squid Fairy is going to have some type of happy ending with his lover from the other comic book, Flower. And apparently, she's aware, but why isn't she telling him anything?
Also, Do Hwa got rejected, but I already knew it, so no surprise at all. He's really cute and adorable ^_^ <3 Also, he's hilarious and does at times act over the top, but it's his charm xD
For Kyung, he finally made something good. He was actually the one who killed Dan Oh in the Flower comic. To be fair, his set-up was like that, but he was really mean, so I kind of disliked him. At least, he changed and helped Haru and Dan Oh to be together again, at least in the OFF mode, he redeemed :)
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EDIT 2: Finished! (17/12/2019)
I liked the ending :D The class reunited with a different story and it is now set in university.
Also, the characters that were nerds are now tough guys and the tough guys are now nerds, that was hilarious :D Also, Nam Ju is not that popular and considered as the worst dresser. He had strawberries on his shirt, a reminder of Ju Da :D
Also, Haru and Dan Oh, reunited and are finally together ^_^
It's disappointing that Squid Fairy, Kyung, Do Hwa and Ju Da did not appear in the new comic. It would be interesting to see them in university.
Conclusion:
Anyway, I will miss it. It was not the best story ever, as it started really good and the story went downhill as it got along. Also, lots of questions left unanswered. However, it was not that bad and on the whole, I did enjoy it ^_^ The acting was great and I loved all the characters :D
The end.