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Well uhm!Okay I won't be mean because this kdrama isn't actually that bad but holy shit is the ending grim.
Im kind of still pissed about how IU's character left almost every brother heartbroken like damn it felt like I was watching some kind of a cliche Fanfiction where every remotely attractive guy falls for y/n lol..
4th Prince falling for her was actually so beautiful and I hate how they ruined it in the end. I get she would've had to return back to her normal life eventually but was the depressing ending really necessary? Gah damn.
I also kinda shipped her with the 14th prince, I'm so happy they got married and he's the one who got to raise her kid. I was also pissed as hell that they didn't allow him to keep her ashes...Like yeah 4th prince and her were the ones in love but cmon he literally gave up on her and he gets to keep it? Asshole.
Well. I also shipped her with wangwook because aghhhhdiwhwahoaisjxcjkds the romance in the beginning and the tension between them ARE U KIDDING ME ISDIDAHDSO THE CHEMISTRYYYYY WOOOHHH...
Lowkey wishing they were the main couple but wtv..Good drama to get invested in.
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Honestly watching this movie, you can just tell why it received the oscars. Its truly a work of art but at some points it is a bit confusing and it leaves you to interpret a lot of things in your own point of view. Especially the ending which was left bittersweet and yet open for you to give it your own ending. Was his daydreaming something that actually happens in the future or just something he wishes for? I also really wanted to know what happened to the rich family in the end, I was always curious about that and if kiwoo actually liked the daughter or not. It just leaves you wondering and creating your own theories about what the plot and the message is about. The actors did so well, really amazing performance and it really did deserve those oscars.
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This is a very good feminist kdrama in some way. It follows the main character who decided to be a female historian for the first time ever. Which of course is a big no no in Joseon Dynasty lol. Its very good built in my opinions, so many pure relationships get formed, many likeable characters as well. Eunwoo plays here as well, okay to be honest his character is the cliche cold guy but atleast hes a bit silly here and cute, he really did well here. Romance is the last thing i remember here tbh, im glad it didnt focus on that a lot and it was mostly about people accepting women in work. Really recommend this kdrama! Was this review helpful to you?
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Im so sad that it got discontinued, Im truly disappointed to learn that it wont be getting another season. Its like finding a really good fanfiction only to realise that the author hasnt updated the story since 2015..If you're a big fan of time travel plots like I am then you might really like this! Though this technically isnt really time travel kdrama but if you're curious about it then I really do recommend you watching this. Romance isnt a main factor in there but you know how kdramas always find a way to get some cheesy romance in there...even if it is just very subtle lol.
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Fever Dream
This kdrama is veeerrryyy fight club inspired i'd say. I definitely was NOT expecting that plotwist in the end, but thats what makes it all the more interesting i guess. This is also one of those kdramas that leave you with an open ending where you can only guess what happens in the end. I really like how they made us experience sort of a surreal experience along with the main character- And although the fandom loves to joke around how he and his killer alter ego are in love, it honestly does make a lot of sense. Was them being okay with each other in the end, them confessing their love for each other? LOL Im just blabbering around but the characters had more chemistry than the main character and his girlfriend!Was this review helpful to you?
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Lovely Kdrama
Its such a calming kdrama..watch it when you're feeling low or in need of an escape. This show will make you want to escape just like the main character. It makes you intrigued and makes you wonder just how much can your life change if you do one thing thats huge and out of the ordinary. Will your life change for the better? Will you regret it? Who will you meet.. will you meet someone who will change you? Waahh.. all I have is good review for this kdrama. Though some episodes can be slow paced and a bit boring but i swear they quickly make up for it. Also another great Siwan role!Was this review helpful to you?
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Watch when bored
Its one of those feel good kdramas tbh. It didn't leave a strong mark on me after I finished and I honestly already forgot what the kdrama was about. It does get interesting at times but this is also one of those kdramas where you just have to have patience to get through. I didn't hate it though! I think the characters are very likeable and I like how romance didn't play a big part but it was still subtly there. If you're bored and just wanna start a kdrama for the sake of it then this is the one! Its not that hard to follow although you kinda forget what the plot is throughout it, and it ends with a sort of an open ending. You don't know if the main character ends up with the main lead or the second lead. I'm glad they left it like this!!Was this review helpful to you?
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Heart tugging Kdrama
Woah... This kdrama just...Wow.Amazing acting and a really good plot. Usually plots like these are really hard to execute well but this is really well done. A good balance between humor and being serious. Talking about suicide is never easy let alone showing strong emotions like that on TV,,, The cast did such a well job. It can be a hard watch if you struggle with those thoughts yourself but as someone who struggles as well, this really did change my perspective on some things. BTW this will make you cry every episode....
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Comfort Kdrama
Okay to be fair, I am a bit biased towards this kdrama since I followed it before the episodes aired AND I read the Webtoon version as well. BUT! The show does bring out a beautiful story about self love and self image and how loving yourself before loving anyone else should always be your priority. I'd call this kdrama a feel good kdrama because really everything goes well for the main character in the end (Which aheemmm it might be a little unrealistic but she did go through a lot of shit so she deserves it!!) But also another thing i'm so mad about is how poorly they treated seojun in here. As an avid TB Webtoon reader, seojun and jukyung were each others first everything and that got practically erased in the show. I got really mad and was very disappointed when their first kiss never happened! Not even jukyung reciprocrating his feelings!? Thats just low...But I digress! Its a good show to watch when you're feeling low but do beware the second lead syndrome will hit HARD.Was this review helpful to you?
Tasteful show
I didn’t expect much from this show if i’m completely honest, i thought it would bore me too much and i would end up forgetting about it till i inevitably restarted it again just to finish it, but honestly it was so good!i liked all characters in the show and i liked the shows pacing and development throughout the episodes! usually i would be a bit bummed out that a good show only had 10 episodes but honestly, it was perfect.
it takes a good director to know how many episodes are enough for a show. it wasn’t an overkill and it wasn’t too short either. every plot in the show wrapped up nicely, it genuinely felt like i was watching a cute little story! its been a while since a kdrama did that!
bonus points for the weak hero class reference haha, i loved jihoons cameo at the end and his iconic sieun kubrick stare.
lovely couple, beautiful friendship, also a found family trope which warmed my heart. i liked everyones dynamic in there, it was funny and sad- everything a mix of perfect balanced emotions. it was never too excessive on drama but also didn’t make it boring. i really liked this!
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No complaints!
I’ve been quite obsessed with Zombie plots lately and when I found out about this I just knew I would enjoy it and I was RIGHT!!!Really I have no complaints about this show. Nothing lacked and nothing was too much. The characters that were frustrating were there to keep things interesting and they sure as hell did so. The characters that I hated in the early episodes I started to like them ONLY A LITTLE BIT!! I still dislike the doctor and the building representative but they both were hilarious at times and I honestly didn’t hate them as much as I did towards the end. I’m just glad the lawyer and the mistress ended up having a sad ending LOL, deserved!!!! I hope Lawyers ex wife gets the happiness she deserves in the end.
But episode 12 scared me so much?! Why’d they make it seem like Yihyun died ?! But then he showed up fine 😭 I’m not complaining but it did scare me, I’m just happy they had their happy ending in the end!
I wish they showed the other detective and if he survived and Seoyoons mom if she is doing well. Also the chiefs wife and if she survived…I’m assuming that their child passed away but I wouldve still wanted to know about the side characters endings. Very good and thrilling show!!
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THIS WILL SNATCH YOUR WIG
Just finished the last few episodes and I NEED MORE!!!!I need a season 2. Nam Joohyuks comeback from the military is ICONIC. One of his best roles, and best K-Dramas I watched this year. Truly no K-Drama had me quite in this type of grip.
There is only one negative thing i’ve got to say about it, and its that I can’t find the OST or Soundtrack of this show!! The outro they used in ep2 is AMAZING. I NEED THE SONG!!! I tried to shazam it and searched for it but nowhere to be found. So if anyone knows…let me know.
But once again, this was such a good 8 episode drama. Usually the best K-Dramas tend to be 8 episodes, which is so frustrating! I don’t think anything has been confirmed for another season but I truly hope they don’t let this show die.
Gripping storyline, acting and characters. Nam Joohyuk has always been one of my favourite actors so seeing him in this type of role was exhilarating.
Lots of great actors in general. I’m in love!
Please watch it!! You won’t regret!!!
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Prepare to cry
I started this because of an edit I watched on tiktok. I saw park boyoung play as a depressed character and i just knew i had to watch it. Her acting is top tier especially when it comes to expressing negative emotions.The show is honestly a rollercoaster. I cried each episode and it lowkey reminded me of Tomorrow kdrama. Whenever there’s kdramas that center around mental illnesses or suicide I know it’s going to be one of the best shows but it’s going to make my heart ache each episode.
I loved all of the characters and their development although some episodes seemed too good to be true like, quitting and getting a dream job just like that or social anxiety getting lowkey erased. I understand the characters had a development to get to that point but as someone who has social anxiety all of that seemed just too good to be true to me.
This show also made me realise just how scary it is to put a name to an emotion that is actually mental illness. It’s insane how quickly people avoid you and view you differently just for having a mental illness…I don’t know if i’ll ever have courage to get a proper diagnosis but this show showed that it wouldn’t be too bad or scary if i did.
Really well done. I recommend it but be aware that this show shows self harm scars and self harm happening (which was a bit hard for me to watch) the show is a bit gory with some scenes so if you’re sensitive, do go into this show with caution.
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go find your light!
oh my oh myyyyy😭😭😭man i struggled so much finding a place to watch this show, i had to switch between three websites for each different episode (because some didn’t have subtitles) but alas, it was worth it because this show was amazing. from start to finish, its a beautiful show with a beautiful message.
i cried so much and it takes a lot to make me shed tears. the actors sold their characters and their grief and sadness so well.
at first i thought it was horror the way it introduced itself in the beginning, but it was truly a beautiful show.
the only thing i was confused about was the little boy in the bus and how come he was never mentioned in the episodes. i only remember him showing up briefly to hand over a basketball to the nurse but that was it, and was never mentioned again. this isn’t a spoiler so don’t worry, just a little observation that didn’t make sense to me.
overall. amazing show, amazing characters! very sad though, be prepared to watch this!
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Give me tangarines not lemons!
This is one of those kdramas that you can either only say a few words about or write a whole essay, though i’ll try to find the latter as I write about it.Once again, IU. Holy shit dude. She’s amazing.
Every show i’ve watched that featured IU has left me speechless each time. The way she conveys her emotions is truly something special, I genuinely believe IU is a better actress than some of the actual actresses. Seriously, what can’t she do?
This story is a mother daughter centered show, though it’s also about lovers, dads and siblings. So many themes are explored and yet the biggest one that left its lingering scar behind was the grief of it all.
I cannot express how many times this show has made me cry. Good, bad, painful, sorrowful. The actors made you feel everything they felt and yet somehow you knew that whatever that character felt is something you could never feel on the same level as them.
This will leave you wanting to call up your mom and dad and tell them how much you love and appreciate their sacrifices for you. It’ll make you ponder about your grandchildren and hope that once its your time to pass, your grandchildren will look after your child in their old age.
Wonderful show. Truly. From beginning to end, each story was unfolded in its own pace and has wrapped itself up perfectly.
IU and Bogum’s chemistry is admirable.
However as I compliment this show, I have to say I will never rewatch this show again lol… It has tugged at my heart one too many times, I’ve exhausted myself watching it.
One time watch but it’s worth it.
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