Did not like the execution of story and characters...dropped
It was so hard for me to keep watching. I just could not get into it. The story is unique, but for me, not well executed. The story kept repeating itself, and the characters are not very likeable, except for I Na; she is my favorite. The male lead is just running around acting like a douchebag, which is very annoying. I had no connection with the characters and did not care what would happen.And, to be honest, the acting is nothing special. I did not like the execution of the time travel, the cinematography, or the OST; I hated it—it is terrible.
I tried, but I am dropping the drama midway. To be honest, I do not understand how the rating can be so high when there are much better shows with lower ratings.
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Hidden gem!
What a surprise…Great drama!The acting is superb…specially the performance of Kya Sung and Yuna. I love this duo there are so funny.
It is a emotional ride to see the development of their relationship and how much they care for each other. Not a single episode was boring. I was hooked from the beginning till the end and finished the drama in a few days.
I am supriced that I did not heard more about this drama. What a hidden gem. One of the best drama of 2023.
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overrated.....boring.....
I was so excited for this drama as the rating is very high, but I am a little disappointed. I am on episode 6, and it's so boring. All they do is fight, and there is no change in their relationship. Every episode repeats the same story. Also, they are superheroes; after the fight, they are on the edge of death, but five minutes later they are totally normal. Well, I will drop this show as I cannot imagine watching 16 long episodes. It's really overrated.Was this review helpful to you?
Mature drama with great acting.
It is a mature drama about relationships without sugarcoating. I was hooked from the start and could not stop watching it. The storytelling is great, as you will find out more about their past in each episode and understand them more. I don't know why the comments are so negative. I really like the drama.The acting is amazing. Also, the production and cinematography are great.
They did a great job with casting, as Hyun Jin and Gong Yoo are a perfect fit. I love their chemistry and the way they communicate with each other.
It will make you long for them and hope for him to get away from the toxic relationship. It will make your blood boil as well as it will make you happy to see glimmers of hope.
I recommend watching it if you want to see something totally different from a rom-com.
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Beautiful love story during Gwangju uprising
The acting is great and Do Hyun never disappoints.Is is a love story set during Gwangju uprising. The main couple had to go through some many obstacles to get their happy ending which last probably one minute but it is such a beautiful story. The last episode is very emotional and you will cry. I was hoping for a happy ending but I guess the ending made it more realistic about what really happened in Gwangju.
It is very well written and also it states all the facts about cruelty of the military and that thousands of innocent people lost their lives.
I really love this drama. You need to watch it!
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Good drama with superb acting!
the drama was a nice surprise. The acting was superb! The girls really nailed it.The storyline was good but I would not compare it to masterpiece Weak Hero Class 1 as I read in few comments. You will be hooked from first episode and feel emotional with the safering characters.
The drama was great but towards the end the plot did not have the same pace as at the beginning. To be honest I was expecting “The ending” after what they all had to go through. Also I could not see any punishment for the parents as they all known about the bullying. Also it wasn’t really satisfying to see Ha Rin laying in the hospital.
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Great acting saved badly written drama.
I was so looking forward to this drama as the concept is really interesting, but the drama did not deliver. It was an easy watch as it is only 10 very short episodes.To be honest, I stayed for the acting as it was great and mostly for the villain, as Young Kwang was born to be a villain. I saw his drama Eviline and he slayed the role as well.
I wish they spent more time on the stories of the victims, as the most touching was about the students. You feel for them as there is no justice if you have no money and nobody cares, so instead of ending their life, they choose the gun. I get what Moon Baek wanted to achieve, as the situation in Korea is appalling. The suicide rate is over the roof, people been chased/killed by loan sharks, bullying... one day you reach the point of desperation and pull the trigger. The story of the gangsters was unnecessary and did not bring much to the drama; I would say it was quite the opposite. It would be better if they explored the impact on society and if people would start to change. Also portraying the police as useless and in the meanwhile Lee Do sorts and saves everyone by himself. Especially the last fight, he kills the whole commando. The ending did not feel right and not satisfying at all.
The script is just a mess, and the acting saved the show.
It is an okay drama, not bad, not great. Such a shame as if it was done properly, it could have been awesome.
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okay drama...
Really good concept, but I was not attached to the characters and I was getting bored while watching it. I have tried, but I dropped it at episode . There were funny moments, and you could see how it would end, even though I liked the second male lead. It is a good watch, but not good enough for me to keep watching. Also, some writing does not make sense, as she was saying she could not study and have a career even though she was 38 and had a small child, so what she was doing for 15 years?Was this review helpful to you?
chaotic mess
I was expecting much more from it, as I was looking forward to this drama. The storyline is great, but the production and editing are not good. It would be much better if they made a proper drama, as it's basically a movie split into six episodes. So we could have proper storytelling that takes time, so you can feel for the characters instead of jumping from one scene to another.The villain was my favorite character, as Hyun Wook portrayed him perfectly. I did not bond with the characters as it was chaotic, rushed, and all over the place.
Now I'm really upset, as the actors did a great job, but the execution is not there.
If they make a season three, I hope this time they will do it properly.
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average bl drama that could have been great if executed differently
The drama started with a unique and well-executed storyline but became confusing in the second half. To be honest, I had no idea what was going on—which storyline was the real one? What was happening? In the end, it all made sense, but it was kind of disappointing. Also, they could have done a better job of editing the scenes. It is a real shame as the drama started really strong.On the other hand, the acting was superb, especially the second leads, Korn and Tonkla, who stole the show. The intimate scenes were 🔥
Overall, it was an average BL drama that could have been great if executed differently.
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nice concept of the storyline but not executed very well
Despite the rating the comments are very positive so I gave it a try. To be honest at episode 7 I was loosing interest and I wanted to drop the drama but it only has a 10 episodes so I finished watching it.The concept of the story is good but it was not executed very well. Unfortunately nothing about this drama stands out for me. Also I don't like the open ending, specially if there is no sertency that there will be another season.
The acting is okay as their performance is average and I did not build any sympathy or feelings towards the characters.
I really liked the edvanced technology they showed but it is a shame the drama is lacking in so many ways.
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great acting but too slow pace
The acting is great, interesting storyline but its too draggy and I got bored. I had to warch on high speed to finish it. I wanted to know how it will ends.Sang Mi suffered so much and to be abandoned by her family, specially her sick father. It was hard to watch. Sang Hwan character is so annoying and he always makes the situation worst. The real hero is Dong Chul. He risked everything to save her but it seems like Sang Hwan got all the credit for it.
Its interesting storyline and very sad to see how easily people can get brainwashed and even more that places like that exist.
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Yim Si Wan…Wow what a amazing performance!!!
I am surprised that this drama is not more popular. It’s soo good!!The first half you gonna laugh and the second half is pure suffering.
The story was great. The only negative (enoying )is that I hated the sceens with Seona and wished someone would beat Jang up so he would come to his sense. Also he was getting too confident and cocky so the story unraveled as it should.
The end was so satisfying (not talking about the post credit sceen) Si Wan is amazing…the acting!! Can’t wait for season 2.
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Real drama of 90s - Chang Wook amazing transformation
I think it is the most realistic drama I had seen. The production is great and the atmosphere of the 90s is so real. I love both ML leads. They have done great job.I love the development of Seung Ho and his fenomenal transformation from cop to thug as he really became one. And build thrue friendship with Ki Chul. Also Hae Ryeon character was great and she was the main character to comparation to Eui Jung as her character/acting did not left any expression on me.
Despite it has sad ending, I have to say it is great ending. Everyone gets what they deserve. Specially the fat cop as he was the most enoying character ever. I felt quite bad for Chul as he put his trust to wrong people and because of that he lost everything and everyone betrayed him. I could see the pain in his eyes as he confronts them and he had nothing to live for anymore.
I wish they could walk together through the streets of Gangnam forever. That last seen made me quite emotional.
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disappointed-waste of time
After reading comments and reviews I was expecting so much from the drama but I have to say that I am disappointed.I don’t know why but I didn’t like the FL. I could not connect to the characters and the drama wasn’t very engaging. I had to keep skipping scenes just to finish it. The story was good…it could be great drama if executed differently.
I dont understand how someone can compare this drama to My dearest which is total masterpiece!!
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