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suggested to watch it i'm damn sure you are not enough to watch for once
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Constructing a Beautiful Lie for Myself
"If someone is under an illusion, you can help them out of it. But if they choose to stay in that illusion, you can’t do anything. This story is exactly like that."When it comes to the acting, all the actors did a commendable job. The direction, screenplay, and overall presentation were good. The pacing of the story was smooth and the flow felt natural. Its engaging and i enjoyed how everything unfolded.
However, there were a couple of moments in the writing that didn’t sit well with me. For instance, I found it unconvincing when the female lead accepted the male lead as her husband just because the doctor told her that her actual husband's body wouldn't survive. That was her only reasoning? She didn’t take even a moment to process it. It felt like she was simply looking for a substitute “If my husband isn't here, I’ll accept the brother-in-law instead” whether that felt right or not. And the very next moment, she even moved to the same bed with him. As if she just couldn’t bear to be without a husband. It felt rushed and emotionally shallow. If she truly wanted to accept him, it would have felt convincing had she done so when the male lead was trying to win her over by recalling their past memories. That moment would’ve made her acceptance feel genuine and emotionally grounded.
Later, when the female lead becomes pregnant, the writer had the option to officially write her marriage to the male lead (her brother-in-law), but they didn’t take that route.
Now, why did I say:
"If someone is under an illusion, you can help them out of it. But if they choose to stay in that illusion, you can’t do anything. This story is exactly like that."
Let me explain—
Even though the male lead was living as a substitute for his brother, he genuinely longed for the female lead's love, which is fake cause she is loving him cause she thought he is her husband - that fake love is illusion for ML . And the female lead,she knew he wasn’t her husband. The final scene subtly confirms this, showing that she was fully aware, yet still chose to live in that illusion.
Let’s decode the last scene:
When the male lead mom's leaves a letter for the female lead and ML suddenly realizes she might read it and runs to stop her. But she’s listening to music and doesn’t notice. The letter is left unread. When he opens it, it’s blank,a seemingly empty sheet, making it appear as if his mother hadn’t written anything.
But then we see the two sitting together, holding hands, smiling. As soon as the male lead takes a sip of tea, the female lead’s smile fades slightly. That’s a callback(for audience ) to an earlier scene where his mother had pointed out:
“You don’t even know how to hold a teacup like your brother.”
This moment suggests that the female lead noticed that detail, but chose not to react.
This means: She had already read the letter and replaced it with a blank sheet. Because she didn’t want to shatter the illusion she had chosen to live in.
This subtle truth was left for the audience to uncover, it wasn’t visually spelled out in the film. And that’s the brilliance of the ending, it invites interpretation, if you’re willing to look closely.
The story also raises some serious moral questions:
1)Gu Hao Xun : Is it right for a man to pursue a relationship with his sister-in-law while his elder brother is in a coma? That’s deceptive and deeply disrespectful to both the woman and society. If you truly love someone, approach them as yourself, not as someone else’s replacement.
2)Gu Hao Nan : Let’s say the elder brother did share all his secrets with his younger brother, but if he even discussed intimate details of his married life, that makes him downright indecent.
3)Ye Zhi Xia : In the end, when the FL finds out the truth, instead of confronting it and making a conscious decision, she chooses to keep herself in the illusion. That’s not romantic,it’s ridiculous.
overall its engaging good drama all because of presentation and acting .
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STORY
story is really great i never expected that it took my heart and make me smile with tear eyes it hook me from episode one i didn't skip a sec of drama till i found epi 12 from here i thought that i should skip or drop it story is going wrong way thank god i didn't skip/drop it till end of drama other wise i regretted it the mention epi is also worth to watch cause before and after it make worth
love is painful when comes to love became hatred or hatred became love or guilt in love that time people find themselves breathless
CHARACTER
2nd ML try to impose himself to FL basically its force love and ML try to get revenge from FL or can say revenge love this is my 1st show and as well as unique show where both ML approach FL as a same time for not only for soft love but to satisfy itself and both end up to fall for her both ML have gray character but not as much dark to hate them from start to end i love both ML even for 1 sec i didn't think to hate them there is love revenge guilt jealousy respect every emotion are convey in their manner in right time and for FL her character match to real world
RECOMMENDATION
YES : if you really believe in love then watch it i'm sure once you watch you're not enough to watch for once
NO : for those who don't believe in love stories or expecting action or some kind of practical things , it is story you need to left your logic/practicality and lost themselves in show
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not impactful
The story didn’t leave any impact on me. I didn’t feel love, hatred, or even sympathy for any of the characters. Not a single emotion stirred within me. Despite all the drama and revelations, none of the characters managed to connect with me on an emotional level.For the full story, please refer to my comment in the comments section on the drama’s page.
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good executed romantic and investigating drama
Synopsis:The female lead’s brother, a dedicated police officer, is gravely injured on duty and falls into a coma. Before the coma, he entrusts his close friend and colleague the male lead with the responsibility of looking after his younger sister, who works as a reporter now . The male lead doesn’t marry her out of obligation, but because he had already fallen for her long before. However, the female lead is unaware of his true feelings and believes the marriage is just a formality or duty. As the story progresses, the couple slowly opens up to each other, sharing their thoughts and feelings, eventually realizing and accepting that they genuinely love one another.
My Take:
The execution of the story was very well done. The couple loved eachother , and the cast overall was strong. I especially enjoyed the bromance between the male lead and his brother-in-law their camaraderie added a pull and push ,warm and emotional touch to the narrative. This isn’t just a love story; it also weaves in a parallel crime investigation plot, which moved at a steady and engaging pace. The storyline had the right flow and balance between romance and investigation.
However, one aspect that disappointed me was the female lead’s performance. Her acting or perhaps her character's portrayal felt restrained, as if she was holding herself back and not fully immersing into the role.
Overall, it was a good drama worth watching.
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Parents : Guardians of Guilt and Extend of Love
Movie Summary: IN FEW POINTS1. Perspective on Justice: As long as wrongdoings affect others, they often go unnoticed. However, when the tables turn, it suddenly feels like a grave injustice.
2. Karma's Play: The movie emphasizes that you will inevitably reap what you sow.
3. Unconditional Parental Love: Parents' love for their children knows no bounds, even when those children have strayed down dark paths.
4. The Power of Influence: The film illustrates how bad company can lead even a good person astray.
5. Cost of Meddling: Never interfere in others' affairs, or you may end up facing the consequences.
6. Unexpected Twists: The story unfolds in a straightforward manner, but two pivotal twists elevate it to another level: one involving a parent’s encounter with a store lady and the other being the twist at the end. These moments transform the movie into something truly memorable.
7. A Critique of Professional Portrayals: One lingering complaint is the film's portrayal of professions or organizations, which often disregards the actual rules and regulations tied to them.
Overall, this is a compelling movie that everyone should watch.
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i don't find any chemistry in main lead all the time ML seems burden in relation his 1st love is not love , its pity case and for 2nd love its guilt case all the time i think what he is doing in name of love ? charity !!!!
a love story with supernatural concept what is come out of that ???? nothing !!!!!! its big blunder
comedy 10/10
steamy kisses 10/10
(when lead kisses that time only i see chemistry between them only that time ML eyes filled with love other than he was feared or guilty all the time )
park soo kyung character 10/10
suggestion :
only for comedy and kisses
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this was the 1st show where mike aum make pair and their chemistry, pair, loved by all over the world. cause of that they again paired for "kiss me". which is also a tremendous work of them, people often went to "kiss me" after watching "full house". as sources declare "full house & kiss me " both are highest watching show
but i came here after watching "kiss me" which is them after project of "full house". after watching "kiss me" i became fan of mike and aum i really loved them even one sec of the scene of " kiss me " drama i can't criticize the team of "kiss me "
so my expectation is very high but i'm disappointed here. i confessed haven't watch "full house " Korean. so i'm not judging/comparing it to Korean version . what i expected is their chemistry which is there , but what i expected which is not there is great script writing. confusing writing , logically not acceptable.
first two episodes are not eye locking if I've n't watched "kiss me" i wouldn't taken the risk to watch further episodes but it not disappointed me in certain things . and i went through 15 episodes which are really great. but what after it i get silly/logic-less/confusing script writing . until the 15 episode i really want to give it 10/10 but further episodes change my mind and i given it 6/10
-> if you have given promise to stand beside her always in any situation that doesn't mean you should be her hubby there are many ways(friend/brother) to be with her(is he insane)
->no matter how way you confessed your love she need a proper confession (is she dumb)
-> last two -three episodes flash backs irritate me
as a fan of aum and mike i still want to give it 10/10 but then it'll be unfair review
ACTING-----
Aum 8/10
Mike 10/10
after this may be i'm hated by many people who really admire aum/ mike/ full house but love you all
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i really want to give it 10/10 but i'm not that person who like simple going story i love to watch great surprising shocking shows which make me to say " wow ! that's great" thing i watched
RECOMMENDATION : yes i really want to recommend its good shows watch it for once
WARNING : don't expect anything standard watch it for time killing
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Part of the 3/4 (12 ep) episodes went on to describe the character of Cha Moon Shook as powerful and brilliant minded so that our main couple seemed did not emerge in the series, that they are co-star/supporting actor of the main lead Cha Moon Shook .
i really want to drop it but only for "lee joon gi " i finished it and of course for his fight/action scenes which hook me till the last
" i'm disappointed " Apart from this, I did not have anything else to say. :(
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for me acting is kind of art which take people to another world (imagination ) where they can't analysis what they are seeing is not real and mesmerizes you that you can't blink for one sec you connect with them as genuine they perform
but here all actors perform like newbie don't know how to act or doing fake acting just reading script without feeling
i really don't suggest it if it could perfectly written has ended by may be 16-18 epi yes i have not completed it yet but i can say it cause they dragged the episodes with unnecessary things
this drama could have great scope but unfortunately team destroyed it
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now come to the drama i'm wondering after watching it why its titled " WHAT's WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM" it should be titled " WHAT's WRONG WITH VICE PRESIDENT LEE " cause after hearing miss kim - she is quiting job mr. lee is no longer as usual lol :)
i must say actors are well deserve to be their they enact things greatly that make me sense writer/screenplay whomever done that have beautiful creator mind and magician to written/convey it
we all know there is nothing new in any drama all have same things romance bromance enemy action melodrama but what make any drama different/special is how you are presenting it
the show tell story about three person who went through trauma and how they overcame things and endure/control their emotion its old saying " when people face hard time either that person broke or became more stronger"
i used to go deeply in emotion how people convey their feelings so i've used serious words here so don't judge this drama is serious the thing i above mentioned it conveyed in very beautiful/light way its only some part of drama the whole drama is about confused heart of mr. lee and his stupidity cute romance as a same time passionate
recommendation 10/10
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Poor Adaptation and Direction Ruined the Experience
There’s no doubt about the actors’ capabilities , I’ve seen their performances before, and both are truly talented artists. Their acting is not under question here. In fact, their chemistry was good. However, something still felt off.What stood out to me was the visual mismatch in their characters' age gap. Despite the storyline suggesting a notable difference in age, their appearances seemed to belong to the same generation. This affected the believability of their dynamic. If an older-looking male lead had been cast, it might have aligned better with the story's context.
Beyond casting, the entire project felt rushed. It seemed as though the entire team was in a hurry to wrap things up rather than allowing the story to unfold naturally. The scenes lacked the necessary pauses and emotional depth , there was no sense of stillness or buildup where there should have been. Scene transitions were jarring and not smooth, making the overall flow disjointed.
The direction and screenplay were the weakest points. Changes were made to the original content, but unfortunately, these changes did not fit well within the narrative. If you're going to adapt something and make changes, those changes must add impact , otherwise, it's better not to alter the original.
I can't ignore these issues, so I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone.
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A Hidden Gem Worth the Time
I stumbled upon this short-length drama after a string of disappointments and was hesitant at first to give it a try. After watching 3-5 bad short dramas, my expectations were low. However, I’m glad I took the chance because this turned out to be a gem. It restored my faith in the short drama format, which had left me frustrated with wasted time and subpar plots.Plot Summary:
This is the story of two individuals brought together by circumstances, and as they overcome the challenges, their love begins to bloom. The plot is simple, yet beautifully executed, offering a refreshing change from overly complicated storylines.
Actors and Performances:
All the actors delivered solid performances, This was my first time seeing ML work, and he proved to be a great actor. I look forward to seeing more from him and the rest of the cast, who all contributed to making this drama enjoyable.
Production Quality:
The production was good . From the cast’s wardrobe to the scenic settings, everything was thoughtfully arranged. The excellent acting combined with the beautiful scenery created a visually pleasing experience.
Music and Sound:
The background music and soundtrack were well-matched with the drama’s tone, enhancing the emotional moments without being overpowering.
Story and Pacing:
The story captivates you within the first 3-4 minutes and runs smoothly throughout. There are a few moments where the pace picks up, but it doesn’t detract from the overall flow. What I appreciated most was its simplicity. Too often, stories try to be overly complex and fail in execution. This one keeps things light and fun, which adds to its charm.
Final Thoughts:
Despite the odds, love always finds its way. This short drama, with its simple, engaging, and heartwarming story, is a perfect watch when you want something meaningful without investing too much time. It's a smooth, enjoyable experience that doesn’t disappoint.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you're looking for a short drama that’s well-made and satisfying, this is worth the watch!
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A Lifeless Romance: A Missed Opportunity
I watched the entire drama, holding on to the hope that it would get better at any moment—but in the end, it was a complete waste of time. There was supposed to be chemistry between the couple, but it simply never happened. The drama failed to convince the audience of their love—at least, it didn’t convince me. It felt like lifeless people just going through the motions of being human. The production quality was good, the actors were capable, yet despite everything, the overall experience remained blandWas this review helpful to you?
