Intriguing
Things I liked:1 The main actor. It's the only series I watched with him, but I liked him and I think he played well his role.
2 The main actress. She's cute and a good actress.
3 The MF character. I liked her story and how she was connected to the male lead. Although it was too heavy for me, it was beautifully written and acted.
4 The ML character. Even though he often was a jerk I couldn't hate him. And I think he had one of the best character development when the ending came.
Things I disliked:
1 The second female lead. Although she redeemed herself later I can't say I ever warmed (maybe a little) to her character. I think she wasn't good for this particular role. I tried but couldn't see the main actor with her.
2 The SML. At first I though I'd love him and hen I started to dislike him more and more and at the end I didn't even want him to have a happy ending. I know I'm being unfair, he had his reasons to feel like he felt, but still... I was mad at him, still am.
3 The story about the male lead's past. Too dramatic for me. I wanted something fluffier.
4 The premise wasn't one of my favorites but they managed to deal with it quite well.
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Love the actress
Things I loved:1 The main actress. This was the first series I watched with her and I loved her acting. She was beautiful (even more when she supposedly was ugly) , cute, funny, great. her character as well. She was smart, funny, hardworking, loyal.
2 The magazine team, all of them. They had a good relationship and it felt real. Also that the story took place in a magazine. I love anything that ahs to do with publishing.
Things I liked:
1 The friendship between the main female lead and her friend. They were there for each other and they were smart, ambitious women who wanted to be happy without sacrificing their friendship.
2 The ending. Sweet and not rushed. Also that she followed her dream and that they supported each other.
3 Some funny moments before they got together and some romantic ones after they got together. I think the leads had a good chemistry.
4 The premise. Original and funny.
5 The mystery about Ten although I knew who he/she was.
6 The relationship between the SML and the heroine. That said it was also a reason to dislike this triangle.
Things I disliked:
1 The main male actor. He grew on me though and I think he's good actor, it's just that he's not handsome enough for me and I'm shallow when it comes to romantic comedies and I want gorgeous couples. I still looked for other series he played to watch.
2 The triangle between the female lead and two males. Triangles is what I dislike on every series, but here it was once again painful because the SML was a great character.
3 The male lead character at first. He was rude and cruel without reason.
Things I hated:
1 The female triangle. HATED it! They didn't ruin things and managed to salvage the story, but while watching, it bothered me a lot.
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Good idea, poor directing and script
Things I liked:1 The plot. It was original and it could be great if the execution was good.
2 The manager. Great character, good acting, I just loved him, and his relationship with the male lead.
3 The male lead. Although he didn't do a great job, he still was good at showing some emotions and other than the manager he was my favorite of the cast.
Things I disliked:
1 The plot didn't live up to my expectations. It could be funny, romantic if the director was good, but in my opinion he was truly bad.
2 The female lead isn't a great actress. For such a funny premise I was expecting more from her. It was like she didn't care about her lines. Something felt off.
3 The way the male lead acted. I love this actor normally. Here he was too distanced from his role and he never truly embraced it.
4 Lack of chemistry between the leads.
5 The producer and the director. I didn't find the endearing, just irritating.
6 The script. The idea was great, the script just bearable. Some things didn't make any sense and the whole concept felt stupid when they could have chosen to develop it in some other way that could make it shine.
Things I hated:
1 The second female lead. Such a stupid character. I didn't like her even for a second. I didn't care what would happen to her at all.
2 The second male lead. Worst actor ever. Worst character ever. Not only his character was beyond redemption and his acts those of a psychopath, but the actor rubbed me the wrong way as well. I don't think he managed to show any kind of real emotion. I just wanted both him and the second female lead to disappear. They ruined the series for me.
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Interesting idea
Things I liked:1 The heroine's character. She was smart and assertive most of the time.
2 The progress of their relationship. Although fast it felt real.
3 The romance and the kisses. Not enough but better than in other series. There was chemistry between the leads.
Things I disliked:
1 It took me a while to warm to the actor. I'm not sure I care to watch other series with him, although he's a good actor.
2 I think his character sometimes was great and sometimes overbearing. It was difficult to deal with some scenes and it rubbed me the wrong way.
3 The time it took to find out why she was chosen. I think the story would be better if they spent more time on this.
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Good, interesting premise
Things I liked:1 Both leads were great. The actress is one of my favorites and the actor although this is the first series I watch with him was great.
2 I liked the relationship of the heroine with her father.
3 I liked the premise, it was fun and intriguing.
4 Some funny scenes.
Things I disliked:
1 Not enough romantic scenes for me.
2 I don't like romantic triangles and this one was painful for me since I like the actor.
3 I didn't care about the second couple. I didn't think they were interesting characters.
4 The premise was great but I think the execution could be better. The script wasn't up to par with the idea.
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One can only wonder about the high rating
Things I liked1 The premise or what I thought would be the premise. They didn't try too hard to make it work, did they? I can't fathom how this drama has such a high score. I'm probably missing something but I can't imagine what.
2 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The actor wasn't that bad. Yes, he didn't have a lot to base his acting, but he is handsome, even though in a classical way, and I want to believe that if the script was better he'd be better. I may be wrong though. That said, he's so handsome, it's easy to see why he got the role. Even if I don't like that kind of beauty it'd be hypocritical to not notice how handsome he is. And I want handsome ML in my rom coms.
Things I disliked
1 The script and the fact that the characters were never three dimensional. They are all like cardboard characters and unfortunately the actors don't have much to work with and not enough talent to work with the little they have.
2 The friends and the secondary cast. No one stood out for me and I had no one to root for.
3 The ML. I'll have to split this between the actor and the character. The character was so so and he had some questionable lines that made me cringe. He wasn't what I calla green flag. Not a red one either but in any case he wasn't what I want in a rom com.
4 Lack of chemistry between the leads. I didn't see any, although one or two kisses weren't that bad.
Things I hated
1 The FL. I just don't get it. Is she supposed to be smart? Because I didn't see that. I saw a stupid teenager who thought she was beautiful and smart and walked around with this belief written allover her face. I'll be honest, I think she's a terrible terrible actress. Add to it that I don't find her beautiful at all and you have me perplexed about why she was cast as the ML. What I get from her is the vibe: I'm beautiful and don't need anything else to get on in life. Not only the character but also he actress. I feel like the actress knows she's beautiful and acts like she's the princess everyone has to bow to. Like she knew she acted and never immersed herself into the character. Sorry if I'm mistaken, this is what she projected for me. The character wasn't special either. She was supposedly smart but she never really showed that.
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Too dark for me
Things I liked1 The ML. He's handsome at least. I can't say much for his acting skills though since this my first drama with him and I wasn't impressed. I didn't find his character was that great to be honest so maybe he should play it like that. I don't know. The thing is I was disappointed after seeing so many good reviews.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. I think she's not a great actress and her character wasn't compelling. She wasn't able to give it some depth so in the end I didn't care for her.
Things I hated
1 The script. It was too dark without make me care for the cases.
2 The lack of chemistry between the leads. I blame both, it feels like they didn't even try,
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Toxic, boring, abhorrent.
Things I loved1 Nothing. Just to be clear.
Things I disliked
1 The premise. It could be fun and relatable if they had treat it as a rom com. They treated it as a real issue and they managed to offend any decent human being out there. Shame on them for shaming people with a health issue as gaining weight.
Things I hated
1 The way hey made this into a serious drama. What is wrong with everyone involved in this mess? I started thinking it would be fun and lighthearted and it turned out a shame game.
2 The FL. This was my last attempt to like this actress. She ruins everything she's in for me. At first, I thought she'd be one of my favorites but she manages to make me hate each of the characters she plays and she drags with her her male costars. She exudes arrogance, she's terrible at comedy and she makes me depressed. Awful actress.
3 The second couple. I think there was only one other drama then I Married an Antifan or something that had a toxic second couple I hated. Now this one is at the podium as well. Not once ounce of remorse from those two execrable human beings. What kind of story is this where the mean people win?
4 The plot. it was beyond stupid. The family plot, the rich hidden hero plot. Everything was atrocious.
5 The last episode. What the hell was that? He shamed her even at the last minute? Despicable! The more I think about it the more I regret having lost so many hours for this stupid shameful drama.
6 The ML. His character is exactly what any women should avoid. Under the cover of living healthily he imposed his vision on a another human being and shamed her all the way. Shame on him. And in case you wonder. I lost 20 kg a few years ago and I know how hard it is. But no matter if I weight like now 60 kg or like a few years back 80 kg, I never once accepted or will accept that someone shames me. I pity the young women who will consider this romance.
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How to mess up a great premise
Things I loved1 The concept. Fresh and perfect for a rom com you can't believe there's a way to mess it up. And yet.
Things I disliked
1 The FL. She wasn't great, but I blame more the writers than her, so she doesn't go to the hated list.
Things I hated
1 The ML. He wasn't the right actor for the role. He never managed to make me laugh or make me care about him.
2 The writing. Disjoined plots and nonsensical characters that turned a great concept to an utter disaster. I gave it 2 for the premise, but the rest is below zero.
3 The wrong labeling. I thought it would be a rom com. It wasn't.
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Major casting failure. The FL actress isn't right for the role and ruined it for me
Things I liked1 The ML. he did his part. he tried hard to make it work but it was useless with the useless partner he had. I hope I see him in other series where he can shine.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. Something was off and it never felt like they were in love. He probably was, she certainly wasn't. She gave the impression that he was lucky to have her and we were lucky to watch her destroy a love story.
Things I hated
1 The casting of the FL. The actress didn't even try to make us believe she was in love. No warmth, no humor, no tenderness and certainly not any chemistry with the ML. The people who cast her for the role should be fired. If she's not capable to convey love and warmth she has nothing to do in a romance series. Don't make me incest my hours on something you know it won't give me satisfaction because you chose a person for the role who can't act. It's an insult to the viewer. First and last time I've watched that actress.
2 The line about leave to men to take the initiative about the future. What the hack was that? Who wrote that dreadful line?
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Most unpleasant characters I ever watched in a drama
Things I loved1 You must be kidding. Nothing and when I say nothing I mean nothing, not even one line they said, not even one thing they did.
Things I liked
1 That it was so ridiculous and over the top that it was funny.
Things I disliked
1 The ML actor. He wasn't the worst actor but his character was so unappealing. I truly didn't care what happened to him and I never felt he was really in love with the FL.
2 The 2ML actor. His character but more that he accepted to play in this drivel. He became one of my favorite actors after watching Strong Woman and now I wonder if he was a good actor or if it was just a fluke his performance in Strong Woman. Such a pity that he wasted his time in this awful terrible series.
Things I hated
1 The FL. What an unpleasant stupid character and what an untalented average actress. I thought at first she would be me favorite but she was such a stupid person that I couldn't take it after a while. One thing is sure, I'll avoid any drama with her.
2 The sister. I won't even waste my time to list why. She's an awful person and the actress is ugly and untalented.
3 The 2FL. I hear from everyone that she was the best. Well, I disagree. She was as unpleasant as the others and jus because she was poor doesn't mean she was smarter, kinder, or anything better. In the last episode when she tried to play cute with the 2ML and be witty with the mother I hated her even more. I think she was just a cunny woman who didn't have any manners, any wit and and any competences. I dare say she was worst than the FL. I won't go that far, though. Both were as unlikable as it gets. Needless to say that I will avoid her dramas as well.
4 The mother. She should get the crown of worst mother, although with K dramas we have the choice. Such a ridiculous character, I never felt an ounce of sympathy for her. I know she had an awful life, but she deserved it. I hated her from the first scene and it lasted until the last one.
5 The father. I'm not sure who imagined that despicable person, but he ruined the series more than anyone. What was the purpose of his character? Other than being a monster, what was his role? I wish he had some things coming to him, something truly bad. Alas, he was still the same monster in the last episode.
6 The lack of chemistry between the couples. No difference to me. None had any chemistry. Unless shouting and talking like two stupid people is considered chemistry these days. The kisses were bland, the words were awful. I can't believe in the last episode that they were talking about divorce before even get married. This must be the worst chemistry I've seen between couples and the way they treated their relationships was shocking to say the least. I remember the chemistry between the 2ML and his partner in Strong Woman and wondered what was he doing there.
7 The narration of the FL. She made it sound like she was telling something deep and insightful when what she said was so trite and stupid, I wasn't sure she had all her mind every time she talked.
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Not funny or romantic or anything
Things I liked1 The premise. I thought it was interesting. Unfortunately it turned out to be depressing instead of funny.
2 The FL. She's not my favorite actress but I've seen other dramas with her and I think she's cute and quite talented.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. I didn't think they were good together. Nothing inspired me to rule for them. It was bland and boring. The FL tried too hard and it didn't work.
2 The acting of the ML. He has a natural talent for making everything a little sad and depressing.
3 The cinematography. Too dark and uninspiring.
Things I hated
1 Too long.
2 Not funny. yes, she tried and yes she had some jokes that landed but nothing original, nothing truly funny. I wonder why the heck didn't they hire someone to write a true one woman stand. Most of the jokes she said are old and were never funny to start with. I wonder honestly how this drama can have so many 10. Do I miss something?
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Too dark, too convoluted, a crazy soap opera without rhyme or reason
Things I liked1 I thought the acting was quite good. Maybe not every scene was great, not every actor/actress was perfect but they were all decent.
Things I disliked
1 The two older sisters. They weren't appealing characters I could stand behind. Their actions were stupid sometimes and their love for their sister wasn't enough to make me like them. All sisters were unappealing characters.
Things I hated
1 The little sister. What a stupid stupid character without any redeeming qualities. Her behavior was inexcusable and no I didn't like how things ended.
2 The villain and all the villains actually. How they never were punished really and how serious things were left unattended.
3 The script. Ridiculous is the best way I can describe it. The writer(s) thought they were too smart to have to make things make sense. Guess what? It resulted in a mess of a series I'd never recommend to anyone. Next time take the time to develop the characters and write a plot that doesn't resemble to a child's fantasies without rhyme or reason.
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Nothing to keep you watching
Things I liked1 How it started. A bold and cute FL and a cute ML. You think it can't be bad and yet.
2 The FL. The script was weak but she was good in her role and I'd like to see her in other dramas.
Things I disliked
1 The ML. I didn't hate him like I did in Love is Sweet, but he's not great as the ML. He's cute, no doubt but I can't say I find him talented and the romance was tepid at best.
2 That I can't say something really positive. I've watched quite a few high school and college dramas and this one doesn't stand out in any way.
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Her acting ruined it
Things I liked1 The ML. He's not my favorite actor and will never be for the simple reason I think he's one dimensional. No matter the role he comes out the same way. I believe he's a great person, at least that is what he projects, but his acting skills could be better. Still I can't put him on the dislike list.
Things I hated
1 The FL. Her acting was weird and off-putting. Her grimaces, her delivery were awful. I wasn't a fan of her character either, so in the end I have nothing positive to say. This wasn't my cup of tea. Maybe others will like it.
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