Nice melo movie
The OST was one of the best I've heard. In other dramas, one or two songs might stand out, but I liked every, single song and the music really stood out, rather than being unnoticeable in the background.The story started as a sweet love story with some stumbling blocks, and I liked it even as it was at that point. Park Bo Young and Choi Woo Shik are each adorable on their own and even better together. The casting of the child actors was on point, as the children really resembled their adult counterparts.
Then, the story went deeper into the characters' pasts and we got to see them work through some of the issues that had burdened them for years. Ko Gyeom's relationship with his brother, Jun, was the most poignant, especially that last scene of theirs when Ko Gyeom was drinking Jun's bottle of liquor left behind at the bar. Their interaction here was perfect. Right behind that was the realization Kim Mubee finally had about her father and, moreover, her mother.
The second couple's story, while fine, was not really needed. There were some life lessons and goals attained, but I think too much time was spent on their relationship. *Spoiler alert* - I was happy that the producers had them move on in the end, rather than trying to tie everyone's stories into happily ever after packages. This allowed the characters to develop and grow independently of one another.
Finally, Ko Gyeom's philosophy after wishing the years away that every moment he experiences makes his life last longer, so now he is going to live every moment to the fullest. This just had a satisfying feeling.
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I loved season two.
Frankly, I'm baffled by some of the lower ratings. I think many of them have to do with the cliffhanger ending. I knew before watching that this would be sort of a part one, so I was not so disappointed.Season one was mind blowing because it was a novel idea at the time. Season two had big shoes to fill. I liked that we start to see from the point of view of the characters who are not part of the games and I'm interested to learn more of their motives and backstories in season three, especially the North Korean defector.
The rock/paper/scissors/Russian Roulette segment was so impactful. Even more so when Gi Hun and the recruiter square up. I really didn't expect that outcome.
A couple of caveats here. When the Front man joins the game (not a spoiler, since it happens in the beginning), the fact that he's number 001 doesn't throw up any red flags to Gi Hun seems a bit unbelievable. Also, with so many top stars, there wasn't a lot of mystery about who would not be eliminated early on.
I think season three is going to totally blow us away. I hope it comes out by summer. Can't wait!
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I love, love, love this drama.
I just finished watching it and I already want to watch it again. All the moments of struggle and love and loss, joy and despair were portrayed so thoughtfully. The acting was exemplary. I loved the message that all those around them helped them get through, especially when they had a huge personal loss.And, while the story seems to be more focused on her and all her trials and joys, you realize in the end what an integral part he played, not only in her life, but in all of their lives. His love for her and for their children was so steady and pure.
I probably went through half a box of tissues while watching this. At the same time, I felt with them the sweet moments and the heartwarming moments. Needless to say, this drama touched me deeply and I know the story will stay with me for a very long time.
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A poignant story of love and betrayal
This was an excellent series. The focus was not so much on the details of the affair, but rather on the damage that an affair causes, to more than just the couple. There was so much raw emotion and angst portrayed. Lee Sun Kyun played his part flawlessly. I almost didn't watch this due to some negative reviews. I have, sadly, come to realize that there are those who rate a series on their personal feelings about the subject matter, rather than the value of the actual production. This drama was done beautifully and I know that it will stick with me for some time to come.Was this review helpful to you?
