A very heartwarming movie and coming of age story.... If you're looking for a movie about friendship, youth, and love, this is it. But My Rainy Days is nothing out of the ordinary. It's a decent watch and a little cute and a little sad.
Agree- Older dramas can have a hard time standing up to new ones for people just starting But for me it reminds…
I started watching dramas recently. From 2017... Not too long ago. And I can appreciate the charm of a two decades old drama. They exude a very different vibe that you can't find in todays works. But the persent day drama's, I'd say, are equally good and more entertaining because of all the unique plots lol. Like the fantasy elements and the thrillers, I must say, didn't exist back in the day. On that note, could please suggest me some melodramas or drama that were released before 2006.
I agree. I watched it early on as well so it's special in that sense. And it has some great actors/actresses in…
I watched the Japanese version and skimmed through the Taiwanese version, but ended up liking the Korean somehow lol. But I do agree the Japanese version was more alive and less awkward if you know what I mean...
I watched 12 of the 15 dramas and liked all of them. Playful kiss is not liked by many but it's my first drama and it holds a special place in my heart.
I was a little confused about what the underlying message behind all the four short films was... so I did a little search for it and then I found some interesting stuff...
The first film, Love Set, is basically a tennis match with IU's father's marriage at stake. But in reality, it's a power struggle between the two women. They hardly pay any attention to IU's father and IU's supposed 'boyfriend' throughout the course of the match, making it more about them and their fight for dominance over each other with the father's 'marriage' as an excuse to do so. It brings out the proud side of human nature... Love Set basically portrays how we deal with conflict in our life. But another theory is that IU and Doona (the English teacher) go way back in time and have had a past before Doona and IU's father even met.
Collector is a short film about a 'Kumiho' (a nine-tailed fox that turns into a beautiful woman who seduces men and eats their liver or heart). Collector shows the dominance of women in society and portrays the darker side of woman empowerment. In the film, IU uses her sexuality to her advantage and seduces Beak Jeong U until he's so in love with her that he's willing to rip out his heart and give it to her. This shows the manipulative side of women that society doesn't really talk about.
Kiss Burn, the lightest of all four films, is a short depiction on youth, friendship, loyalty, mischief, oppression and rebellion. IU plays the role of a loyal friend who helps Hye Bok take revenge on her oppressive father. IU and Hye Bok try various methods to take revenge on Hye Bok's father and find amusement even in the smallest of things which shows the innocence of childhood. As the film progresses, it's clear that IU and Hye Bok have a strong bond of friendship and admiration for each other. As an act of rebellion, IU encourages Hye Bok to smoke a cigarette which results in the fire in the chicken coop. During the incident, we can see a chicken escaping the coop with its tail on fire which, in the end, leads to the massive forest fire we see in the end of the film. This shows that the Youth neglect the bigger picture of what their actions do to society.
Walking at Night is a take on depression. In the film, IU, who is dead, visits her boyfriend in a dream and they talk about things they didn't get to talk about when IU was alive. IU confesses that she committed suicide because she felt lonely. Her boyfriend hardly keeps his tears in, partly blaming himself for what happened despite IU's constant reminder that her death wasn't his fault. IU confesses that he did help her, but the loneliness she felt when she was with others overpowered the feelings her boyfriend made her feel. Then the two former lovers go on to talk about how they'll be eventually forgotten and how life is uncertain for death is not the end.
I summarised what I understood from reading two-three articles explaining each film because I was jobless and really curious. I initially gave this anthology an 8/10 but after deciphering what it truly conveys, I'm changing it to a 9/10 because it genuinely impressed me. IU's acting was really good but so was Park Hae Soo's in Collector. He stood out to me the most among all four shorts.
I wouldn't rewatch it, but I'd say if you're a commuter, you just found yourself two days worth of entertainment.
I just finished watching this show and what can else can I say about it apart from the fact that it's a tearjerker, a comedic and blissful romance... What I love about this show is hard to list out because of the huge number. But we all must agree on the fact that the familial, and friendship bonds in this show are so raw that it'd just bring a teary smile to your face. The way they show the contrast between the North and South in every aspect (the NIS and the N.K Army, the electricity, the food, the emotions, language, the empathetic nature.... the contrast is huge and very subtle yet informative) is just so gorgeously detailed that it never fails to bring out my empathetic side for the North Koreans. I absolutely love all the three mothers and the five characters who always stayed by the main lead's side. The story of the second leads is just as good as one would expect it to be and surprisingly, I was satisfied with how their plot ended. I'm sure everyone figured out how the drama would end and for once, I'm happy with the predictable ending. The only drawback of this drama is that it is HIGHLY unrealistic. Lol... But that just made it even more enjoyable so I'm not in queue to complain. I definitely will rewatch it one day.
Which part made you laugh after you cried? I know there were a couple times I laughed in the episode.
Many... but the last two scenes lol. I was crying at the fact that Se Ri and Jeong Hyeok may never get a happy ending and then Se Ri 'dies' and then the NIS cracks me up like shit....
With the children (the orphans) singing that song and Goo Seung Jun crying, to the NIS trying to find out if Ri…
Lmao... yes... After showing the scene where she 'dies'... they show the NIS scenes to crack us up and they did a great job with the sequence of the scenes lol...
Okay... but I must admit, that was one of the funniest and the most heartbreaking episodes.
With the children (the orphans) singing that song and Goo Seung Jun crying, to the NIS trying to find out if Ri Jeong Hyeok is a criminal or the to-be recipient of the 'good citizen' award, to the heartbreaking conversation between Se Ri and Jeong Hyuk, to the reunion/parting of Sea Dan and Goo Seung Jun, to the possible 'death' of Yoon Se Ri, and back to the NIS being their hilarious selves.... this one one roller coaster ride I wouldn't mind riding again. And for once in a drama, I genuinely like the NIS.... XD
JUST HOW DID THEY MANAGE TO MAKE ME LAUGH TWO SECONDS AFTER MAKING ME CRY LIKE THE WORLD JUST ENDED? DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW RIDICULOUS A PERSON LOOKS WHEN THEY LAUGH WHILE TEARS STREAM DOWN THEIR RED FACE?... THEY LOOK LIKE A PSYCHOPATH.... THAT'S WHAT I SAW IN THE MIRROR TWO MINUTES AGO...
The chemistry between the leads is definitely a point worth mentioning.... it's definitely there and you'll notice it immediately. The story is nothing great, but it's serene and simple and I like it that way.
But My Rainy Days is nothing out of the ordinary. It's a decent watch and a little cute and a little sad.
The first film, Love Set, is basically a tennis match with IU's father's marriage at stake. But in reality, it's a power struggle between the two women. They hardly pay any attention to IU's father and IU's supposed 'boyfriend' throughout the course of the match, making it more about them and their fight for dominance over each other with the father's 'marriage' as an excuse to do so. It brings out the proud side of human nature... Love Set basically portrays how we deal with conflict in our life.
But another theory is that IU and Doona (the English teacher) go way back in time and have had a past before Doona and IU's father even met.
Collector is a short film about a 'Kumiho' (a nine-tailed fox that turns into a beautiful woman who seduces men and eats their liver or heart). Collector shows the dominance of women in society and portrays the darker side of woman empowerment. In the film, IU uses her sexuality to her advantage and seduces Beak Jeong U until he's so in love with her that he's willing to rip out his heart and give it to her. This shows the manipulative side of women that society doesn't really talk about.
Kiss Burn, the lightest of all four films, is a short depiction on youth, friendship, loyalty, mischief, oppression and rebellion. IU plays the role of a loyal friend who helps Hye Bok take revenge on her oppressive father. IU and Hye Bok try various methods to take revenge on Hye Bok's father and find amusement even in the smallest of things which shows the innocence of childhood. As the film progresses, it's clear that IU and Hye Bok have a strong bond of friendship and admiration for each other. As an act of rebellion, IU encourages Hye Bok to smoke a cigarette which results in the fire in the chicken coop. During the incident, we can see a chicken escaping the coop with its tail on fire which, in the end, leads to the massive forest fire we see in the end of the film. This shows that the Youth neglect the bigger picture of what their actions do to society.
Walking at Night is a take on depression. In the film, IU, who is dead, visits her boyfriend in a dream and they talk about things they didn't get to talk about when IU was alive. IU confesses that she committed suicide because she felt lonely. Her boyfriend hardly keeps his tears in, partly blaming himself for what happened despite IU's constant reminder that her death wasn't his fault. IU confesses that he did help her, but the loneliness she felt when she was with others overpowered the feelings her boyfriend made her feel. Then the two former lovers go on to talk about how they'll be eventually forgotten and how life is uncertain for death is not the end.
I summarised what I understood from reading two-three articles explaining each film because I was jobless and really curious. I initially gave this anthology an 8/10 but after deciphering what it truly conveys, I'm changing it to a 9/10 because it genuinely impressed me. IU's acting was really good but so was Park Hae Soo's in Collector. He stood out to me the most among all four shorts.
I wouldn't rewatch it, but I'd say if you're a commuter, you just found yourself two days worth of entertainment.
What I love about this show is hard to list out because of the huge number. But we all must agree on the fact that the familial, and friendship bonds in this show are so raw that it'd just bring a teary smile to your face. The way they show the contrast between the North and South in every aspect (the NIS and the N.K Army, the electricity, the food, the emotions, language, the empathetic nature.... the contrast is huge and very subtle yet informative) is just so gorgeously detailed that it never fails to bring out my empathetic side for the North Koreans. I absolutely love all the three mothers and the five characters who always stayed by the main lead's side. The story of the second leads is just as good as one would expect it to be and surprisingly, I was satisfied with how their plot ended. I'm sure everyone figured out how the drama would end and for once, I'm happy with the predictable ending. The only drawback of this drama is that it is HIGHLY unrealistic. Lol... But that just made it even more enjoyable so I'm not in queue to complain.
I definitely will rewatch it one day.
And for once in a drama, I genuinely like the NIS.... XD
DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW RIDICULOUS A PERSON LOOKS WHEN THEY LAUGH WHILE TEARS STREAM DOWN THEIR RED FACE?... THEY LOOK LIKE A PSYCHOPATH....
THAT'S WHAT I SAW IN THE MIRROR TWO MINUTES AGO...
The story is nothing great, but it's serene and simple and I like it that way.