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I prefer the action in Healer. It seemed a lot more realistic there. Everyone's saying the action is a killer but I disagree. Then again I'm so damn picky about my action so you should see for yourself. XD

I wouldn't say she's vulnerable or pathetic. I was torn wondering if she wasn't behind that attack herself but it's too soon to tell.

I'm with you. Those masks were really something. haha

Best comment on this page, lol.

You're not alone.

Perhaps it's just the whole "superpowerful" agent thing going on that's ticking me off. I mean, c'mon. If he's been off duty for so long he would be out of shape for sure and yet there he stands against an entire top (and armed) team and does his deal without a sweat and many sexy close-ups. lol Is he Jake Wesker or what.
Healer was way more "realistic" and it's pretty damn hard not to compare both although I try. Even City Hunter! I was pretty amazed by the action scenes working around LMH's princess' body figure - delicate yet fatale. lol

I can't help the feeling of "trying too hard/pushing too far" those scenes are giving me and alas they're a huge part on the show so I'm hoping it'll get better from now on. I'm almost certain they will, actually. My guess is that it was an honest mistake once they were going for an intense pilot but it backfired (luckily to the minority of us, it seems) considering they were not yet able to afford quality production costs at the time. That also makes me wonder about their intentions insisting that Korea's *sweetheart* Im Yoona joined the cast. So sad the stars are draining the resourses of an already low-budget project. But now that "The K2" is airing we can hope the ratings (if they don't follow after my expectations going downhill, that is) will help bring the sponsors in.

Then again, as I said previously, I can count on one hand the action shows AND movies that pleased me. XD I'm rarely picky about anything but when I am...

Oh my God, YES, please let LJK in on a present-time action thriller, I... *faints*

First things first, I'm a complete fool for CW and you guys should know I've been dying to watch this drama. Now, if you're biased of the SHOW already, please don't even bother reading this comment because I don't need the blind criticism on my ////OPINION////.

To everyone else with an objective view, was I the only one with a terrible first impression?
Not on the story or the acting (so far) but... it kinda looks indie? As in... poor production? Not that I mind that in general but... action AND poor production just DON'T go well together.
Anyone comparing this to Healer will have to fight me because the action (gotta say I'm very very EXTREMELY detailist when it comes to action scenes though) is 85% off imo and I know Changwook CANNOT be the problem so it has to be direction, editing, angles... idk, something!
The music doesn't sound fitting imo as well... although it's great, it sounds a bit too overdramatic at times and... Woah! A+ to the fact he breaks a 10mm impecable glass with a screwdriver by tossing it from 3ft away! Way to go writers! Is this fantasy? I didn't realize.

On a minor note, the spanish actors might as well come from a porn acting agency - if those exist, that is. I had to check in on the floor when "cop guy" smirked devilish. lol

I don't want to be quick to judge, I was just hoping for better quality but, if that's all we'll get, I'll lower my standards for The K2 so I can be fair to it as it is. Hopefully it's just a pilot thing! ; u ;
So far I haven't seen much improvement in Im Yoona's acting but I'm so thrilled watching the other 3. *-* Some close ups are really on spot and brought my heart eyes out, especially Song Yoon Ah's!
And let's not mention the constant overuse of CW's glorious arms in low cut... can one even call that clothing?! Jisoos saves us all, what is mercy! OTL

Why? Was Yong Pal terrible? XD

lol i'm so with you on this XD I hope there'll be another season because this show was the best of the year and idec the year isn't over yet. XD

You should see her sister... lol jk. Yeah, she does look like PSH. I love her voooice!

I miss it and it hasn't been a week yet. XD

This is a brilliant analysis! I'll have to rewatch the whole thing to try and capture everything you said. I wasn't hoping for a romantic kiss since the fact she likes someone else alone would be enough to spoil that attempt. I also didn't feel terrorized by the fact it was forced since I'm aware about the historical context, he's in a higher position therefore he wasn't taught to respect the"lowly born" to put it that way, any other girl back then would be thrilled to be kissed by a prince but she's from the future and all that is simply absurd in her reality and all else. I really didn't even pay much attention to the kiss. In my pov it was just an honest and desperate mistake as he attempts to express feelings he never had before therefore he doesn't know how to act or what to say so he just... Did it. It felt fitting but it was no big deal imo.

Don't worry, love. I never said you were lying or hating, I was agreeing with you. ^-^ I don't know anything about rumours, I like IU's voice but only few of her songs and she doesn't seem to be someone trustworthy in my perspective for some reason I can't quite grasp but that gives me no reason to hate on her. She is very talented and undeniably beautiful too. People out there who do bash on other people with or without a reason, famous or not, are sick and they should be the ones getting what they wish others would.
So many children starving in the world and those worthless pieces of crap get their kick out of harming strangers... Whatever happened to values.

Can someone bitch-slap that twisted evil queen already?

Can't comment about the kiss because it didn't make me feel a thing.

BUT WOOK, YES, HE'S UP TO SOMETHING AND I HOPE IT'S THAT THING I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT - I'M SORRY I HAD TO SHOUT!!!!!

A+ for hope, sweetie! XD I'm with you on this.
My guess (hope, actually), is that... well... History is in the making. She's there, there are other people from the future there too and they're changing the course of it, bit by bit. Wang So wasn't meant to make it through the ritual. He only ever made it because she helped him - there's a change. Otherwise, Wang Yo would've made it instead and he would be the face she'd see (I'm guessing whoever brought the rain would be in their way to become Gwangjong).
A single tiny thing changed can alter everything - it's the theory of chaos. We all know Wang Yo is an antagonist therefore it would make sense that he was to become Gwangjong and Wang So is too damaged, furthermore if Hae Soo keeps rejecting him like that (but he is good, he likes his brothers). They're the obvious candidates for that spot but... as for me, I'm hoping it's Wook. I don't know how they would make it possible or even why at this point but... wouldn't that be the perfect plot twist? *-* To put a safe dramatic end to WookSoo (</3) and let rise SoSoo's romance. I'm so obsessed with this idea I hope they do it. >u<
Then again I'm guessing her sight is right but she will change him through her love and all that jazz we're all tired of seeing. *sight* :(

The scene where she does his make up is like 10384781374308 times more intense than that kiss scene imo. lol

I can't even believe these are real facts, honestly. IU is doing an amazing job imo all things considered. Comparing her acting to Suzy's in UF..., dang, she would deserve that Oscar alright. She isn't brilliant but I don't see any outstanding flaws so far? Her fear was pretty convincing to me, what wasn't convincing was the fact she needed to be that afraid and that shouldn't go on her account last time I checked - she only does what the writers/director tell her to. Some people just can't tell the difference between character and acting, it seems.

I was going to write a review but I changed my mind because 1) it would suck anyway since I am absolutely 101% in love with every single aspect of this drama and 2) there are fair and great reviews already so it's all good.

I really can't even put my finger on a particular theme to go on because "Age of Youth" is simply my current top favorite drama. All the characters are amazing, some great acting is shown, the comedy is on spot, their stories are solid and well developed and the romance is heart warming.

I've noticed friendship themed anything tends to grow freely in my heart (like animes A-Channel and K-On! to mention a couple) so if you have any recs, send them my way pleeeeeeeease!