Allows you to truly disconnect
Funny, entertaining, fluffy romance. it you want really cool off and enjoy your time, My Dearest Nemesis will definitely do the job !the leads (all 4 of them) are good in their respective roles so it will be really fun to watch. I was a little bit apprehensive because of the actor that plays the ML due to his young age but, the chemistry with his FL co-star is definitely there too. he nailed it in weak hero class, in twinkling watermelon and now in this too. I hope he’ll get many more roles in which he’ll be able to improve. The FL is really good too, same goes for Im Se Mi (as usual).
Don’t start this by expecting something with an exceptionnal plot or anything, it’s the kind of drama that you watch under a blanket and some hot cocoa :)
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The Sun that shines through the Darkness (SPOILER FREE)
GET IN THE RINGRemember, the day when everyone burned with passion !
Don’t be swayed by the bad reviews, some people don’t know nuance and think things are either black or white !
This kdrama means so much to me, Yoon Dung-Ju, the main character, means so much to me.
It started really strong, had some REALLY GOOD highs, some little lows, but overall, it’s a show that i find to be really REFRESHING.
Plot :
The plot could have been better, it’s not the most extraordinary, but it’s not the sloppy thing that some people will try to make you think it is.
To me, the thing that really made this plot and this story move forward was the ANTAGONIST.
The writers of good boy gave us Min Ju Yeong and they delivered ! Some people found it problematic that the show was centered around one villain, but to me, the delivery was really well done. Even though he was the only one MAIN antagonist, he had many tricks up his sleeve so the story went along with it and he made our main crew suffer quite a bit.
Repetitive ? Yes. Bad ? Not necessarily so. That’s what some people ought to learn to differentiate.
The show also kept us from being more emotionally attached to certain secondary characters by cutting the amount of screen time some scenes should have had. It moved on too quickly from scenes and things that were really poignant and GOOD for character developments.
Characters :
- Yoon Dong Ju : He is the sun of the group, a former professional boxer. I already made this comparison in the comments many times but, he really reminds me of Monkey D Luffy from One Piece. Simply put, Dong-Ju is a strong willed individual that does not hesitate to charge without thinking in order to protect his friends, family AND also to bring down Villains. Dong-Ju had a really sad childhood but pushes through with a smile, even if it means destroying himself in the process, he is THE GOOD BOY of the show. Some would say that he does not think at all throughout the show, but that’s not true. He evolves, learn to deal with the consequences and change at his own pace, with nuance. He Still is the same person at his core but is much more level headed. Park Bo Gum really made a STRONG impression with this role, he nailed it completely.
- Ji Hana : This one is a little special. Kim So Hyun’s performance was not really outstanding, but not BAD. I think it’s one of her best role but she still had a tough time delivering good emotional moments with the character. The character also has its own problems and trauma and i think that, to an extent, she (KSH) did a good job depicting them. I like the character but it does not move me in any way. The character is a badass, despite its flaws.
Lee Sang-Yi’s character : One of my favorite. At first, i didn’t like him at all, but i really loved his character development. I grew fond of him and became eager to see him and dong-ju interact with each other, cultivating their rivalry/friendship. The writers did a good job with this character.
Man-Sik’s character : The clown of the group, and it’s not an insult. He made me laugh so HARD, multiple times. He was like their dad, his relationship with dong-ju moved me.
Tae Won-Sok : Not much to say about his character as an individual : He was sweet, the big brother of the group.
As a whole : Their Dynamic was off the charts. Doesn’t matter which characters are exchanging words, they nailed it completely ! The group as whole is a FOUND FAMILY and I will miss them very much.
Others :
- Action Scenes : The choregraphy for each AS was really good ! I am a boxer myself so i was looking forward to see if they were gonna deliver, especially with Dong-ju : they did. You can feel each and every IMPACT from the hits.
- Cinematography : One of the highs of this kdrama. Everything is really well filmed and put together.
- The Balance between romance / comedy / action is well done too. Honestly, this show could have done without the romance, it wasn’t necessary BUT it was a good addition nonetheless because it gave us sweet and badass moments.
- The Music : 10/10, i won’t say more.
Again, the show has its flaws, it CAN be boring sometimes, but it’s like a bowl of fresh air. The character dynamics, the villain, the stakes, it’s overall a really enjoyable show.
It Also has multiple good quotes, especially from dong-ju.
This Show has a special place in my heart.
a well deserved 8.5 / 10 for me.
you should definitely give it a go.
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Nuclear bomb of emotions.
Spectacular.An incredible story telling the difficulties of being a woman, a wife, a husband, a mother, a daughter and also a breadwinner father during the last 6 decades in South Korea in the island of (Jeju).
A powerful story full of emotions, a life lesson.
Out of the 16 episodes, i cried during watching 13 or 14 of them i think. especially cried during the first 7 even episodes straight and multiple times per episodes.
Certainly one of the best things I've seen lately and one of the most beautiful stories I've seen in my life.
The fact that some life lessons are told through Ae-Sun’s poetry makes the immersion even more pleasant.
The Narration being by Ae-sun (young), Ae-sun (middle-aged) and their daughter was just wonderful storytelling.
Park BoGum's performance is at the top level but then that of IU.. I don't know what she ate but wow.
I can only say respect.
The Quote that resonates with me the most is :
" i thought once everyone became adults, they’d be able to carry hot bowls with their bare hands .. I thought that once you grew up your hands and heart would naturally become calloused. But everything’s still too hot for me. I get burned everyday, and it huts everytime ".
It's the kind of fiction that will take all your energy so much it pulls on your emotions. It's also very well written.
If I had to make my mother watch something, it would be that. Really very very powerful and it must be even more so if we look at it as a parent
Some may think that I do tons of them, but for those looking for something strong in emotion, with excellent writing, a powerful message, good cinematography and top actors, I can only recommend.
Totally deserves its success.
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