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Great Story

The only drawback for this drama is the awkwardness of some of the cast from the Dahl Hospital scenes. The language gap and lines were often difficult to watch because those actors were unaccustomed to the rhythm of line recital by the Chinese actors.

Aside from that, the chemistry between the protagonists was palpable. They did an excellent job of portraying two people that love each other deeply, but had difficulty communicating their thoughts and feelings, blaming each other and assuming the others intentions.

Overall, I was impressed with their performance and the way the story developed.

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Weirdly Addicting

I must preface that I was completely captivated once again with the acting skills of Byeon Woo-seok. I was in shock for a while because the other two dramas I have seen him in had characters that were so sweet, and his eyes reflected something wholesome and kind. Yet this character was deeply sinister and violent.

Most of the story was good, super human strength passed down to the females in the family. They were smart, fearless and capable to a point.

My favorite was the Grandmother. She way coy and flirtatious, but carried about her business in a no nonsense attitude. She loved her family and was willing to sacrifice herself for them.

The stunt work wasn’t that good. When Nam-Soon was carrying men or heavy things her body placement and angles made the scenes look cartoonish rather than believable.

The story line wasn’t too bad. It was entertaining for the most part. Some of the acting was odd and didn’t really fit the character buildup of the FL in the first few chapters. There was no growth into her character except for the little bit in regards to the fire and her jumping in and out of windows to rescue people. She goes from naive free-spirit to instant actress and investigator in a heartbeat. She was eccentric and her character was over-acted in my opinion. (side note, they should have left her hair long, the haircut she had was t flattering at all.

The FL’s mother was portrayed beautifully. She appeared narcissistic and self-absorbed but had a heart for justice and second chances. And let’s face it, she rocked that leather riding suit like a pro.

The story progressed at an excellent pace, and the breadcrumbs that were left of Si-o’s character made you feel a little guilty for disliking him so much.

The only side story that was ended oddly was the homeless couple she first met when she arrived in Korea. The way the female character treated her male counterpart was a fitting ending. But it should have ended with him regretting his choices as she walked away.

I don’t really remember much of the music as it seemed to blend in too much and didn’t stand out enough to make an impression.

Overall, it was a good show, but it will be a long time before I rewatch.

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Incredible

I have to say after watching this drama, that I have a whole new respect for Zhao LuSi. This role allowed her to show everyone that she is not just a pretty face made for rom coms.

Her range of character development from abused slave to an incredible business woman in a time where women were anything but respected and cherished by a male dominated society that treated them as punching bags and were sold like cattle at auction was breathtaking.

This was a hard watch for me, especially knowing the abuse and overworking issues she has recently made public with her health from things very similar to this drama. It must have been extremely hard for her to do. I could see even when this was made how she had started to decline in regards to her health.

I have rad a couple of reviews here that say the script didn’t make sense and they dropped the drama. That is too bad, because the finished product seems to have had a lot of footage cut out. But it is a story about a woman who fought against incredible odds to make a life for herself and to help other women along the way.

The ML, Yuning Liu was impressive. I had seen him in the Long Ballad and found him to be a very good actor - giving the role such a performance that you both hated and pitied him and loved him at the same time. His performance of Tang Zi Jing was stellar, and has made me want to see more of him.

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Brilliant Cliffhanger

I loved everything about this drama. Every character was played well. You experienced the gamut of emotions - loathing, sorrow, joy, frustration, disappointment, injustice, compassion, ire.

The bad guys were truly bad. The women were treated worse than livestock, parents used their children to curry favor with corrupt officials, abuse was everywhere.

And yet our ML and FL refused to buckle to the tyranny of authority and wanted to pave the way to where all human beings were treated with dignity and respect.

The flowers were beautiful. Male abusive dominance, manipulation and threats were not. Yet both were living lives that aware markedly different,m. Even though the ML had a reputation of a philandering playboy, it was all an act.

The tacit communication and cooperation of the ML and FL was done very well in both the writing of the script, direction and acting.

While this is a period drama, the battle for female rights are very modern but played out extremely well.

I look forward to part 2!

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In books or life Tgere is joy and sorrow…and love

Initially I put this aside as I was still under the spell of CXX’s other drama LBL. But picked it back up and was not disappointed.

Both of the leads portrayed their characters so convincingly that I couldn’t help but feel like I was a silent observer in their world.

There is humor, frustration, fear, unbelief, delusion, happiness and sorrow demonstrated in this drama, and every scene was not only acted well, but the scenery and settings along with the music built a world that involved your heart and mind.

The poyniancy of this drama was not hard to miss if you pay attention - to truly love another person you have to understand that relationships thrive when those involved are sincere in their words and actions. More importantly is not to make assumptions about another persons thoughts. Communication is imperative. Opening up your life and heart can be painful, but also it can be beautiful despite the pain. You must lay your heart, dreams and life open in order to truly accept the love of another person and welcome them into your world.

The last 2.5 episodes had me in tears the whole time. I have experienced the loss of the man I love and had I known we would be separated, I would have lived and loved him differently, I don’t know that I could have been as brave as this drama portrays the FL in those last episodes. I would have been a total mess.

If you’re questioning whether to watch this or not because of the lower star rating, throw that number out of your head and watch it. The character development was very well written, and the acting out of these characters was incredible.

I guess the one thing I took away from this drama is that no matter how alone we are, or how much we may want something from life, we have to be vulnerable with the right people and not try to power through situations just to survive. Time is limited and we are not going to be around those we love forever, so love with all your heart, talk about your dreams and your fears, and don’t let outside circumstances distract your heart and turn it into stone. Love those around you with all your heart.

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A Real Gem

This drama was one of the biggest surprises I have had based on the rating, and wonder why it didn’t rate higher.

The leads were charming and endearing, even the 2nd’s were great. The FL was cast perfectly, as she was able to portray the cocky, domineering and fearless CEO while also showing how insecure and fearful she was when it came to being able to live and be loved in return. The ML was brilliant. He was a calm, cool and collected doctor who was compassionate and truly cared about his patients and his career, while also showing his faithful affection to the childhood friend who proposed with a game coin and his desire to find her again (he did!). And let’s face it, he’s got a very handsome face - and his abs aren’t bad either 😉

For once, a drama that had a best friend of the FL that didn’t have a brain made of cotton candy, was inflicted with childhood trauma and was overly promiscuous and bitter! This girl was brave, smart, articulate and creative…and she didn’t have a voice that sounded like fingernails running over a chalkboard. I loved her character.

The plot was well developed and almost every character developed and grew personally, which kept your attention throughout.

Tge one big surprise was the FL’s assistant. His whole storyline was so well hidden that it truly caught you by surprise.

The in-laws on both sides were also very normal, with the exception initially of the FL. Her father was always angry and cranky, while her stepmother was whiney, calculating, and very vocally hysterical initially. None of them from either side intruded on their private space, and there were absolutely no mil visits where every square inch of their home was rummaged through and then hostile confrontations taking place over “hidden” secrets.

And finally the little boy the leads had was absolutely adorable and a fabulous actor at his young age. He was very convincing of the leads being his real parents, and was very interactive with them physically with hugs, hand holding and climbing in them like young children do. Very convincing.

Personally, I had a hard time initially with the 2nd ml because I despised his character from another drama (Legally Love) and it took me a long time to get past that 😂

I liked the music a lot. Tgere was one song that had me crying when the big split took place because it was so fitting with the scene. It really tugged at an empathetic heart.

I highly recommend this drama if you haven’t seen it yet. It is relatively angst free, broken up by comedic interaction, and filled with romantic gestures and affection.

Give it a watch. You won’t regret it!

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Atypical Romance with Intrigue

I had my doubts going into this drama because I am not a fan of the FL. However, this is the first drama that I have seen with her that I enjoyed. This was a good role for her and she did a very good job portraying this FL.

I had only seen the ML in one other drama, but it was his performance that kept me coming back. His eyes truly are deep and affectionate. That was evident in every scene, even when he tried to portray himself as a person of questionable character.

Every role in this drama was cast perfectly and all characters, regardless of their roles personality added depth, humor, empathy and the full range of emotions. I will say that I don’t know if I’ll be able to watch a drama with the ML’s mother in it for a long time, as just seeing her face had me angry with her in every appearance she made in the story.

The childhood friends, the grandmothers and the biggest surprise of all was the ML’s little sister. Let’s just say that her singing debut was definitely not what I expected 😂

The storyline was good. A little weird in places - like the FL’s former boss who kept pursuing her even when he knew she was married, but didn’t believe it because he had convinced himself that he was perfect. Narcicist doesn’t even begin to describe how much this guy admired his self.

I have to admit, the 2nd ML was annoyingly endearing because he was just a tender hearted oaf who clung too much to his image of being a gangster. I loved the interaction between him and the 2FL’s son.

Tge story has a lot of twists and turns and the screenwriter did a great job of leading your mind down one path only to find out our assumptions were wrong. I showed the corruption and coverups of serious crime, revealed the dangers of holding others, especially children, for things beyond their control - and even more so was that revenge and anger have terrible side affects on you and those you love.

The ending was a bit of a letdown, and this is my only complaint about the drama. The wedding was just the 1ML and 1FL, with no guests, flowers or any of the pomp and circumstance of most cdrama marriages and felt more like it was filmed in a giant walk-in closet with less than ideal lighting. I really wish that screenwriters and directors realize how a mediocre or poorly planned ending can be a big detractor of a dramas ratings.

Sorry for the side trip!

All in all I think this was a good watch and tugged on all your emotions and pulled you in to the story at the beginning.

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Laugh Out Loud Funny & Cute, Too

Tgis is not my normal type of drama to watch, but I needed a lighthearted watch after seeing Prisoner of Beauty, and this was a good choice.

The characters are so odd and quirky that you instantly love them except for the raccoon loving control freak Managua ruining Editir In Chief who just made you want to push him down the stairs, off the top of a tall building or down a vacant elevator shaft 😂

There were a lot of times I laughed out loud or giggled in 96% of the episodes.

Every character was amazingly portrayed and their uniqueness remained consistent throughout the drama. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with it.

If you’re on the fence about watching this, don’t be. It’s good medicine.
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Unexpected Justice

This was my first drama with ZTao in it, and I fell in love with his attitude about life, acting, singing and speaking voice.

Initially I found the FL annoying, but as the story developed and she mellowed, I didn’t mind her so much.

Every character in this drama was cast well, and they all did an excellent job with their roles.

There was lots of humor, tension and sweet moments throughout and they were all timed perfectly. The angst level was pretty low as well.

The story flowed naturally and the script was well written. Directing was excellent.

I loved the brand placing of ZTao’s apparel in several of the scenes. He’s a clever business man on top of being an excellent actor and talented musician.

There must be some sort of regulation in China that disallows wedding ceremonies to take place over the last few years. There is plenty of alluding to ceremonies, but very few that actually take place. This drama was no exception to this. Everyone was at the venue, dressed and ready to go and poof! Bride and groom are gone.

All in all this is a good drama, and it’s quite nice to see those on the right side of the law win in the end.

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Potentially Sweet

I found this drama a bit on the dredging side and a bit on the “what the heck?” side.

First: the transition between many of the episodes was nonexistent. At the end of one ep you’d be left hanging and then it was completely forgotten about in the first half of the eps. Then they were added for the last half.

Second: Bad camera work in spots - there was a scene where there was a close-up of feet running on a dirt road in the mountain during the earthquake. When the feet got closer to the viewer on the screen, you could see the ground bouncing like they were running on a piece of plastic. That was a huge fault. the second problem in this area was the lack of sound control in many of the scenes you can hear background noise that is completely unrelated to the drama. For example, when the new chief was introduced to the crew at the firehouse, you could clearly hear, military, marching or some sort of police training or fireman training in the background it was very vocal and very loud.

a third thing I noticed was some bad CGI replacement of when one of Dayin was climbing the cliff to rescue the boy after the earthquake, when you could see his feet moving on the side of the mountain, but he was not moving at all up the mountain. It was like he was crawling on glass.

While you never know what parts of the episodes get cut during censoring, there was not really a whole lot of editing to replace that smoothly. The story seemed to jump a bit and events happened that caused things that you saw, but you had no idea how they occurred in the first place.

On the Upside:

Overall, the acting was not bad considering the material they had to work with. There were many scenes of shy faces from the female lead and angsty faces from the male lead (but let’s face it Gong Jun is not hard to look at so that was not too distracting 😍).

A lot of the character development in all of the character rolls was either left out or censored out, so it was hard to adjust, watching the sudden change in many of the characters. There was also problems with concluding issues that they brought up with some of the characters, but never addressed. Again, those could have been left on the cutting room floor.

well many people have complained about the druglord being busted in the ending of the drama, it was something that needed to be done to clear the past from the male and female leads. In order for their relationship to actually function properly the mail lead really needed to let go of what had happened to his father and his guilt associated with that. Even though he was not responsible. He still held onto the pain from that event, and it kept him back in being able to fully commit to the female eat.

He also needed to get past the issue with the villain/toxic drug manufacturer who had harassed and bullied him in school. The events that took place with that person left a lasting impression on a kind and gentle person‘s heart, and he needed to deal with the trauma and the pain that was associated with it in order to again be able to be happily married with his new girlfriend.

as for the female lead, I had not seen her before, and found her acting quite good. The only issue I had with her character was that she was almost a split personality, where she would be extremely strong and determined one moment and then the next completely helpless and leaning on anybody and everybody to fix her fragility. That is not anything against the actress herself, it was just a flaw of the character. She did what she could with the role and made it her own.

Another good part of the drama was the endearing and trusting relationship between the brothers of the station house and the medical staff. It was good to see that their cooperation during the earthquake helped all of them to mature in some ways and others to gain more experience and understand that not every job that is out there is something that they should take lightly or assume to be something heroic when it actually can be quite laborious and very tiring.

the villain played his part very well. He was easy to spot from the very beginning, and he was very oily his personality, oozed crook and deceiver.

I appreciated that the family members were not hysterical or bossy or overbearing for the most part and no one snuck into anyone’s apartment and dug through their belongings to find personal things that they as parents thought they needed to know about their adult child’s life. it was nice to see a drama, where most of the parents were supportive and communicated well with their children.

as for the main characters in the drama, the male and female leads both did a good job for train two people who fell hopelessly in love at the beginning of their meeting and got together too quickly, and they had to navigate through adjusting to having someone in their life outside of themselves. It was good to see that their communication for the most part was open, and that they were willing to work with each other to get through the problems and overcome them for their future.

well I may sound very critical of the drama. These are things that annoyed me, but they did not detract from the fact that this was a very sweet drama that explored relationships on many levels and the consequences of not dealing with things that have traumatized you or victimized you or caused pain in your life when you encounter someone else. Be that male or female friend or in a relationship it’s important to learn how to look past your own prejudice and filters on how you view people and see them for who they are and not for who you think they are.

I would definitely watch this drama again at some point, but it won’t become one of my favorite comfort dramas - strictly for the fact that the story transitions just jumped all over the place and that it seemed like a lot of things were cut out.

I would suggest if you were on the fence to go ahead and watch the drama draw your own conclusion about the storyline and the characters and just let yourself enjoy the sweetness and silliness that comes with life and the interactions of other people.

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Dragons and Rain

Whilevtgus wasn’t a complicated drama, some of the characters were quite complex.

I have seen the male lead in other dramas and always found his acting quite good. In this drama it was outstanding. He was able to portray a creature unaccustomed to human contact in the appearance of a human, even after living with them for 500 years.

Some of the characters were quite annoying, and I found their characters overacted and exaggerated.

The crown prince lead was like the kid who used to do bothersome things to everyone in school to remain clueless as to why no one would play with him.

The FL is also another of those characters for me. Her constant chatter and inane behavior, combined with her shrill overly dramatic speech grated on my nerves - much like scraping my knuckles on a food grater. It wasn’t until the last 1.5 episodes that I found her tolerable.

The FL’s first suitor was the unsung star of this drama next to the ML. His character progression and changes were so well done and left a big impression on me. He went from obnoxiously self absorbed, to angry, to brutal to crazy and finally regressed to a completely different person filled with compassion and regret. Tge character her portrayed was one you could hate, pity, and then made you smile at the end.

The story was pretty good, and while there were some flaws, it was still a good story.

Most of the scenes were well done. Tge underwater scenes were a little weak, but still tolerable. The scenes at night in front of the oceans were poorly done cgi. Tgd waves formed in the exact same pace at the exact same place and the size/speed were not realistic looking at all. A wave formed far off shore with a huge white cap with no swell. The wave reached the shore too quickly, had no sound, and reached the shore with no spume (sea foam) at all. Grieing up in a town that was on the coast, I found this portrayal distracting.

I did enjoy the storyline of this drama. And the scriptwriting was pretty good. A few oddities but nothing that would detract from the overall story.

I found this drama enjoyable despite the annoying characters, and found its theme remained consistent from start to finish.

if you’re looking for a good, quick watch with a unique storyline, this drama is a good choice.

P.S. Happy ending.

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Surprisingly Refreshing

I don’t normally watch Jdramas, but was looking for something short and lighthearted, and this fit the bill perfectly. It was a pleasant surprise and I quite enjoyed it - and was disappointed it was over so quickly.

I found all of the characters quirky and charming in their own way, but also appreciated how each of them, when they coupled off dealt with conflict and misunderstandings maturely in the end. There was a lot of self-doubt and confusion, but also a great deal of maturity in being able to talk through things even when one partner was a little angry or upset.

I also found the pairing of the actors interesting as none of them appeared to be who you’d expect them to be with. It says a lot about not letting unimportant things get in the way of developing a friendship or a relationship. Not everyone is made up of the prejudices we might have based on insignificant things.

I think this will be one I keep on my go to list for angst free, drama free, manipulation free viewing. It’s worth the watch despite the low rating and spam comments.

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Fadt Lane To A Hard Braje

This actually wasn’t a bad watch, I actually enjoyed the story and I have to give credit to the ML and then the 2ML as they made the series palatable.

The FL wasn’t bad in her role, she just had a very stiff frame all the time. Even when in the1st intimate scene - which really wasn’t intimate and lacked even a hint of affection from her to the ML.

Then there was the ML and 2ML’s mother, who needed a reality check and a very snug fitting straight jacket with extra long sleeves and industrial grade fasteners. Rhe actress played the evil, calculating personality quite well. Her face transformed into another person when she let loose (like Bilbo Bagginsvwhen he saw the one ring around Frodos neck), and then instantly back to her false persona of a caring parent.

There could have been a few more episodes to fill in and make it feel less like a hard brake on the freeway during rush hour, as the transition between episodes made you feel like you missed something and realizing it never happened.

Asude from those things, I actually enjoyed the story and seeing the ML’s personality develop. He handled that quite well for an 8 ep drama.

Tge 2nd ML his true identity well, and his emotions in check for most of his part in the story, and then unleashed them with great finesse.

I’m not sure this would be a drama I would run to if I was looking for a quick watch, BUT, I will watch it again at some point. Sonetimes doin that can help you pick up on things we might have missed and change my thoughts on it.

Overall, watch it. It’s not a cringey drama and has a ML and 2ML who worth worth keeping an eye on.

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Funny Sweet Sad and Happy Ending

This drama was pretty good despite some of oddities in a couple of the character portrayals, bad makeup on some and obvious wobbly swords in fight scenes.

Let’s talk about the makeup issues first. Two in particular were so bad that I couldn’t take my eyes off them and had to rewind so I could read the subs. one was a child’s hairpiece was so poorly applied that the ridge of the headpiece was clearly visible on his forehead and profile. The other was a piece of tape to hold another male actors wig on wasn’t concealed by anything other than poorly applied foundation. Swords wobbled during fight scenes and it was obvious that these props were budget friendly.

Liu Yichang and Esther Yi were excellent! Both have incredible comedic timing by them selves and together. They were the perfect combination of serious, witty, kind, noble and loving. I laughed quite a bit in this drama, and it was all from the acting of these two - they are brilliant.

The second couple were also quite funny. One seriously academic and wise but very naive, and the other a feisty spoiled lady who was proud, fierce and had a strong personality. Then there was the older couple that were just adorable. Then there was the surprise of the ML’s right hand man and the unexpected maid!

The villains were well played, the back story filled in gaps, and it was hard to tell that the bad guys were there in some instances as their characters were so well hidden.

The forensic side of the drama was interesting considering how little they actually had available to them. It was enjoyable to see how the cases were solved and they were explained well.

There were two characters that were poorly portrayed in my opinion. One was Qin Fu. His acting was just awkward and overdone. The other was his bodyguard- it was like watching a piece of furniture try to be a dog - he just didn’t connect well with the role.

The comedic inserts and odd behaviors of the leads and support roles were done quite well. The scriptwriter and director brought the humorous side to the forefront, and kept me laughing.

Overall this drama is one that can be rewatched and appreciated more with each viewing. I laughed and cried and was intrigued all the way through. So if you’re tired of all the standard drama tropes and draggy episodes, watch this drama. It’s well worth the time!

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Keep Tissue Close By

First - do not expect a warm fuzzy ending. It’s been 10 minutes since this movie ended and I am fighting off a second wave of tears.

I am usually not too affected by high school love stories, but this one broke my heart. I have felt this type of pain from the loss of my husband, and was quite envious of their ability to tell each other how they felt before they were permanently separated in the end.

The movie itself was very sweet it its development between the leads and how they grew close. And while I find these noble ‘sacrifice’ story lines annoying sometimes, this one made me quite sad.

The ML (what a gifted actor he is!) and the FL grew close because of friendship and shared interests, not an attack of random hormone release, and this is how lasting relationships should begin. A steady slow burn that stokes a fire that lasts a lifetime.

It was refreshing that there weren’t any psycho ex’s or ranting parents throwing fits and causing havoc. I am glad they focused on this instead of including tropes that distracted from the story.

Their separation was sweet and something neither wanted, but adults will be adults when it comes to making decisions regarding their families.

I am glad they left out how he ended up losing his life, because I’d still be sobbing if it had been included.

The ending was bittersweet. The FL finally found out what happened to him, and she finally got to see his love for her reflected in the video he had left behind.

I really loved this movie despite its ending. It was beautifully filmed and the cast was perfectly cast. Frankly, I don’t even remember anything about the music, that’s how much my mind was engaged in the story.

I think this will be my go to drama when I need a good cry and to cherish memory’s if the past.

Keep the tissues close at hand for the ending. You’ll need them.

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