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This is such an important issue. Transgender lives are important, and their struggles and histories are often made invisible or are erased. I would change the description to *male assigned at birth* since "gentialia" and the wording is a little problematic at the beginning. She's a woman, so we should be addressing that here. Otherwise I hope this isn't a complete tragedy. Aside from transgender issues in South Korea, I also find that stigmatization towards queer people (aka, non-heterosexuals) as a controversial issue in SK, namely the coming out process, where celebs for example don't come out, or if they do there's backlash (a I know of one famous case, where a male celeb took his own life because of the backlash). People who are deemed"unnatural," and unlike the "normative" which has been regulated as hetereo, are discriminated against. I always like to inform as many people as possible, that sexuality is not a "choice" it is who we are, and it's inside us. Whether that's hetero, gay, bi, pan, ace/etc, we're all human beings. Unfortunately that's not always the case in places around the world, and that's saddening. I'll be keeping an eye out for this one...

I'm excited to watch this now! I waited a while to marathon a majority of the episodes, but I really can't stand those white actors, not only for their acting (sorry not sorry lol) but also that they get to speak English. It's so bad, I'm crying. But waa daebak for first episode!!!

Oh my goodness, episode 6's ending (after the preview) was priceless. Ryu Deok Hwan is truly a gem. I'm definitely going to have to marathon through this entire series very shamelessly ^-^ very awesome so far!

The only redeemable quality about this series is Roy Chiu's existence. I have my on and off love/hate relationships with Taiwanese dramas, but I'll admit, his character was very likable. Too bad the better man always ends up being the second lead. *forever second lead syndrome*

I really liked the finale! There was definitely a ton of suspense. I wish there was a little bit more at the end... maybe a season 3?? It's been a few years, but that would be fun :D

How many of her works have you seen? Koo Hye Sun is actually quite a versatile actor. Not that I am an over the top fan. In comparison to the character she plays in Boys Over Flowers and Angel Eyes, she is actually quite interesting. Usually it's the script for the "over the top" acting, and not the actor. Korean dramas can get that way, especially if it's melodrama, or hints of melo, which I can see that it is labelled as melodrama. I decided to wait until 4 episodes are released before I make a decision about this series (especially since it's a 20 episode one), but I highly doubt she'll ruin it for me. It's usually scriptwriting that ruins a drama for me. Yes, the acting can be horrible sometimes, but the writing (I guess because I am a writer) is a make or break deal for me. But I hope you enjoy the series, if not, we all have the decision to drop it.

I'm so surprised that this one actually throws me for a loop. I feel like there's always something predictable in drama's (and I'm always making predictions) but this one is anything but what you'd expect, and in a good way. I prefer the investigators chemistry in Strawberry Night more, but the story here is amazing.

I feel like this could go three ways: 1) he's not ready for a lead role yet, even alongside veteran actor Koo Hye Sun. 2) after the first handful of episodes, he begins to rock everyone's world and people begin fangirling/fanboying like, "where has Ahn Jae Hyun" been all my life!!!" or 3) he only impresses audiences in the last episodes, just when his acting was getting good... there are probably more options but you really have to wait and see. He was quite good in You're All Surrounded, I felt like he could do more, so I'm kind of happy he gets the chance to be a lead actor. I'm waiting for the first few episodes to air before I watch this.

It was cute, but... I still don't know how I feel about it. If Yeong Shin appeared while he was taping himself that would have been cute. I think I'm just feeling like that could have been better tied to the ending, which was already adorable but still, I kind of wish there was something more then 2 minutes at the end leading up to them holding onto one another. Just me^^

What was the point of the interview that Jung Hoo was doing in front of the camera at the beginning of the last episode? I really loved the finale, but aside from Jung Hoo and Yeong Shin affirming their love for one another in the voice overs, I really didn't see why they added that in the mix unless it served some sort of purpose? He was even reading from questions and they didn't even explain it. Unless I didn't see something? And they didn't really get the "bad guys" for the murders of their fathers... I know that would be difficult, but I found the plot deviated right at the end with this new bacteria conspiracy...

Can we just have a moment for Myeong Hee, Yeong Shin's mom. This entire series she has been nothing but brave and enduring and kind and I love her. Finally... finally in episode 19 she tells Moon Shik exactly what he deserves. Aside from wanting to make sure she received care in the hospital after the accident, he has been nothing but filled with greed and selfishness to the point it doesn't make him redeemable at all. Myeong Hee, you are one hell of a woman, and I'm happy you're still here for Yeong Shin. Nothing matter how many times you need to start over, you always can. The feels for this show. My gosh

Although this sounds interesting, it does sound like it has the potential to be annoyingly melodramatic, and I'm so tired of female leads in these kinds of stories that get the s**t end of the stick in melos. In this case, having to endure not only the societal repercussions of having a baby so young, while dealing with crap from an elitist family. I find this kind of "resilient" nature that women so easily take up to be painful to watch, since I think that it's unfair what they have to go through. I guarantee this will be dredged out right until the end when the family finally 'accepts" her, and she becomes "stronger" because of it.Throw in a love rival or two maybe? Some near death experiences? Who knows. Otherwise I'm steering clear of this one. I heard of the promo a while ago,but 32 episodes?? I might as well start pulling my hair out now. But who knows, maybe it'll be successful. I realize that was a rant. And if I do by a stroke of a miracle watch this one, it'll be because of Lee Joon.

I'm actually plesantly surprised about this series. Tomohisa Yamashita-san's acting in this series is alright but I feel maybe someone like Takeru Satoh-san would have been better. My favourite character is Shiraishi-sensei by far, I just love Aragaki-san here! Very intense medical drama, but well worth your time!

That was such an awesome twist at the end there! LOVE LOVE LOVE. The second season is fantastic!

I love how Someday News has transformed somewhat into the group of 5 friends "Healer" underground news source/rebel group. Of course, more publicly and less secretly, but at the heart of it: revealing news to the public's eye in spite of corruption around them. I think that is a nice touch, what Moon Ho, Yeong Shin, and Jung Hoo are doing as a team. Just like their parents, and who has influenced them (in Moon Ho's case especially). It makes me feel like original Healer is being presented in a continuing way at least generationally, and that searching for the truth will always be important. That could be just me, but I noticed the symbolism here, if that's what it may be alluding to. Bravo, Healer, bravo... you have enchanted me in every way possible, fighting for an awesome finale!!!! Let's hope there's plenty of justice for those that have suffered too long.

At the bottom right at the end credits it said "to be continued" ahhh KANPEKI!!!! I HOPE SO!!! Very refreshing series with lots of laughs!! The father/son dynamic was played soooooo well!! I thought they were related for reals lol ♡

S**t just keeps getting realer on Healer. Daebak!

I haven't read the original manhwa. I want to but I heard it's completely different. I'd be curious to see what's different about it, so I might read it in the future. From what I understand though from hearing about it from others, that they both deviate from the original plot lines. The main focus is what happens when "she" looses her house to the famous actor, and in the manhwa there are characters not even included in either the kdrama or the Thai version. They change it quite a bit, aside from the marriage contract. So overall, they're both very different takes on the original Full House.

Those 'couple' shirts in the end credits are too adorable. I ship PiexKim to the ends of this earth <3 loved the sequel!

The Thai version of Full House is THE BEST EVER!! One of my favs. Sooo good. Lol that's cool,me too, I'm definitely going to be watching more of her dramas!