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BEST DRAMA 2023...HANDS DOWN!
I went into this with many expectations...a lot...and this drama met all , and then some.I've always liked fast-paced action-packed films...and knowing how Koreans take it to the next level with the fighting and the gore, I was super excited to start this film.
I would have loved some more parent time... especially with Kim Dooshik, but oh well. I'm just happy they didn't kill him.
People who deserved to get hurt got hurt and redemption arcs went to people who really needed them...aka the giant bear from N. Korea...
The last time I was this invested in a couple's story and relationship was with CLoY and now I have new parents...their chemistry was giving, and I hope they get more screen time if there's going to be a season 2.
Lastly...the plot holes
-why didn't Bongseok graduate?????
- Why isn't he with Huisoo..,
-and why the fuck is Ganghoon trying to join the sick organisation?????
-What is the issue with the dude Ganghoon beat up? What really happened to him?
I was thoroughly entertained and got even more thrilled when I saw the announcement about season two cause quite frankly ...the ending wasn't it, not entirely.
The story didn't get a perfect 10, cause of the ending.
I don't even remember the OSTs
Acting was top-tier!
So should you watch this....Absolutely! You can't not watch this!
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AM I THE QUEEN OF TEARS???
To say I had been waiting on pins and needles for this to air would be an understatement. I mean our favourite resident alien was starring; the man has an entire portfolio of dramas he SERVEDDDD!!!!Kim Jiwon was another plus, I've loved all her works. She manages to deliver and then some...
The drama starts off amazing, the story is captivating; the story is new and intriguing. I especially loved that the girl was the chaebol in this instance. Their love was gratifying to witness. Then came the angst...their marriage isn't working...Why? Who tf knows? Misunderstandings, miscommunication and a bunch of awful inlaws...except you Beomja...I freaking love the woman.
I've shed quite a few tears because what do you mean they go through all that and there's still more to come?
Then the beau who wasn't really a beau, from the past who won't take no for answer. The amount of anger this man roused in me! I swear I didn't even hate him this much in The Glory. I know that means he delivered his role perfectly but still...talk about obsessed and sinister.
That being said ....
WHAT I LOVED.
Hong Hae-in
Her outfits...I haven't been fed this well since Seo Yeji's last drama.
Her aura, she was perfect for the role, or the role was perfect for her. You'd see her and know she was in charge.
Her character in general. I don't exactly know how to describe it. Not once did I find her annoying, and that's saying something.
Baek Hyun-Woo
His face.
His character, perfect mix of cute and hot. The tiny smirks when his wife did something bratty or did something that made him happy.
His bros. Having people who'd have your back through everything is common in dramas, but having characters who deserve that unwavering loyalty, pretty rare.
His family, they were close to perfect, not once did I feel like such a family wouldn't be possible in the real world. Opportunists but loyally fierce. Stern but kind, I mean what's not to love.
Character developments.
Hae-in's mom...though I feel like she should have suffered Hae-in's indifference for a little while cause the woman was just plain mean.
In this case, her younger brother, Soo Cheol, the man got a chance to spread his wings and it was beautiful to witness.
Dahye...she was loved so good she changed...a miracle right there.
Grace ...i didn't trust her till the end but she managed to surprise her.
It hurts to admit this but Eun Seong...this man has united drama fans worldwide in the hate. Second leads often manage to garner some wayward fans, and get a few thirsty edits and fan-made spin-offs, but this man...this man got none. That is how much the hate was. He bodied the character so well, I wouldn't trust him if I met him in real life. Though I feel like he deserved far worse than what he got.
The OSTs.
Whoever chose the team to do this, may you have a place in heaven cause this album ate, to put it plainly. The songs brought out all the emotions in given situations perfectly. I'm writing this while the album is on a loop btw. Falling and Love with All My Heart are my absolute favourites, a close second is Kim Soohyun's own OST.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE...AT ALL.
Hong Hae-In's fam...esp the grandpa...like how did you get so rich being so stupid. The dad only thought to take the reins in the family when everything went to shit.
How they treat their in-laws...I know it was supposed to show how female counterparts suffer in real life but theirs was on another level.
Them treating Baek Hyun Woo like he shit only to turn around and look for him to save them...pathetic.
How the writing went to the sewers in the last episodes. Why did the man have to spawn everywhere...he's the villain...we get it but come on!!!!!!!!!!!
The hospital staff, I know it's supposed to go with the story but how did they turn their backs on Hae In's situation just like that? They knew the man who was with her before, they communicated with him multiple times. He was the one who reached out to them even but when a new one appears, conveniently when the poor girl has no memories no one bats an eye just cause he threw a few bucks around...
The ending. Not the dying part, but the fact that we only got snippets of their supposed happy life after witnessing their suffering.
Where did all that cash go though?????
ALL IN ALL, THIS WAS A GOOD WATCH. THE CAST DID MOST OF THE WORK BUT THE STORY WAS AMAZING TOO...if you ignore the last chapters.
In conclusion, we the watchers, were the real queen of tears.
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no rainbows, unicorns, meet cutes or over used romance tropes,
the first time I'm doing a review because the reviews I saw here after I had watched it seriously broke my heart and I'm glad I watched before reading any...where do I start, first of all I am a huuugeeeee fangirl of Seo Yeji, huge, that being said this is no way biased.
the drama given the time of it's release was something new and unexpected and I loved it, the story was gripping emotions on point, if i met the actors who played villains i wouldn't trust them, meaning they did a phenomenal job, it is not easy to bring out that level of disgust towards your character.
Eve , Seo Yeji, did her part and she freaking slayed it, the tango, the revenge, the agony, the self-harm due to trauma,
this was an amazing comeback and a huge fu to the people who sought to slander her, after it's okay not to be okay, she gave you something real to talk about and i was here for it.
the uno reverse she pulled on her 'husband' was epic, my favourite scene was when she chose to execute her master plan on that woman's birthday....epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i would have loved for her to give the lawyer a chance, but she wasn't ready and so she didn't string him on, real mature if ou ask me.
the chairman's wife had it coming, and i was cackling like a witch throughout her suffering, being raised wrong is not an excuse to be a shitty human being.
did the chairman deserve to die, maybe maybe not, people can change, and should be allowed too if they are remorseful enough.
the intense scenes were amazingly portrayed, they had me so close to registering for a tango class....
this was honestly the best drama i have watched this year and i would watch it again and again.
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