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Could have been so much more!!!!
The story is quite predictable. The guy has been in love for more than 10 years but his family did something bad so he chose to never see her again. That's some s**t reason. Jeong Ho as a character was confusing at times. He researched the Dohan construction and even wrote a novel on that. But he could have done so much more while being a prosecutor instead of running away so that the girl would not hate him or leave him for good. Does this even make sense?Kim Yu Ri as a character was so strong and brave in the first six episodes after that all she did was cry. Sometimes she seemed desperate and I didn't like that. The comedic timing was good. And I liked how straightforward she was never ashamed to ask for help.
Other characters just came here and there. It felt like the writer was forgetting them that they were also a part of the show. When he remembers that he puts them back together to solve cases. Eun Kang's story and trauma were so poorly written. They didn't tell the proper story of his sister. And the fire thing which he did with that kid was so bad. He could learn to take revenge and plot things like this if something doesn't go his way. And what if he died in that fire? Bae Joon did nothing important to the show. What about his career? What about law? He knew nothing about law while being in the same field.
Now the villain Lee Pyun Woong. He did so many things out of the blue just to get the female lead’s attention and could have done more but didn't. Again writer forgot there is a main villain and doesn't show him for straight 3 to 4 episodes and then showed him again doing something extreme out of the blue. He had the potential to be the top villain in Korean drama but later this series lost its charm.
All in all, I would give this series 8/10 but after completing it I am giving it 7/10.
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A light and heartwarming drama for every rom-com lover.
This drama has everything that a person needs to watch in a drama. No unnecessary fights, healthy relationships, character development, beautiful OST, perfect writing and casting.Yoo Eun Ho’s character was so well written. He is an organized, kind, reliable, amazing Dad and neighbour. His cooking skills were not inferior to any chef's. A greenest flag which every woman deserves in real life. He had an amazing work-life balance. Always available to help his coworkers which made him a great team leader for his career. I often see people neglecting their children when it comes to their health or just well-being. They do not spend time with them with the ultimate excuse that they are busy but this drama never showed that and that's what makes this drama so special. Nothing is more important than his daughter for him. This is how a parent should be even if they are a single parent. This drama showed the struggles of single parents so beautifully even in that case where a lady was fighting for custody. Though I wanted to see more of their father-daughter bond.
Kang Ji Eun was a cold-hearted and straightforward character with past trauma who needed warmth to see what actually living life to the fullest means. She was a great CEO who knew what she wanted.
‘A good partner will bring out the best in you’ so beautifully this drama portrayed this. She might be a cold-hearted person on the outside but she always wanted the best for her clients even if she had to show her soft side to them.
Their chemistry was not like any other Kdrama with cute voices and kisses but a very mature one. Their level of emotional maturity made this drama so special. They know how to communicate and resolve things without wasting any unnecessary time. Seeing Kang Ji Eun in love was like seeing a teenager falling in love. It was so cute and heartwarming. Her confession made my jaw drop. It was so smooth. I just love her straightforwardness. From late-night talks to him curing her insomnia and treating her like she is a kid who is experiencing things for the first time. Misunderstandings were resolved so naturally and they did not take the whole episode as a plus point to watch.
This drama handled the past traumas and family dynamics so well. The kids need separate awards for this show. I watched her in good bad mother and she was damn good. I am glad she got this project. She was a smart, kind and understanding daughter which was perfect for Yoo Eun Ho’s character. So naturally she became close to Kang and even knew that his father got a girlfriend and never threw tantrums because of that. Her moments with Kang Ji Yun were so special. My favorite was when she slept with her while cuddling. It was such a beautiful scene. It was like she had accepted her as a mother.
The second couple’s chemistry was shown only in the last two episodes before that they were drinking buddies with the same wounds. Their bond was more on the friendship side but I liked that. I got to see different chemistry in the same series. But I needed more of their screen time.
My only disappointment is why they didn't show Kim Hye Jin’s downfall properly. She did so dirty and even blamed someone else for the things she did.
If I am not wrong this drama is Lee Jun Hyuk’s first rom-com where he is in the main lead. The casting was amazing because I have watched his other dramas and they were great. He is a great and experienced actor but in some scenes, it felt like he was trying too hard to show the audience that he could fit in this genre as well. Maybe I am the only one who noticed it. I am sure this drama will open huge opportunities for him because everyone starts at some point.
Overall this drama may have the same plot as other dramas but after watching it, it will make you realize that it is so much different. I strongly recommend it to everyone, even those who typically don't enjoy rom-coms. It's appealing because it avoids being cheesy.
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Short, Simple and easy to watch in one go!!!
This is just my opinion on this drama.What I like-
This is my second drama of Ju Ji Hoon. I liked him in LOVE YOUR ENEMY and I liked him in this as well. His comedic timing is so good.
Whenever Kim Won Hae appears in any drama even if for 5 minutes. I can immediately tell that the drama would be good.
Rude version of Dr. Kim from Dr. Romantic but I liked this character as well. It felt like it was written for him only.
This drama has its own charm even though it is quite similar to other dramas.
What I don’t like-
This is for K-dramas in general.
The same plot which I see in any other K-dramas. I have been watching K-dramas for quite a few years now but they don’t make those heart-fluttery, good plot twists dramas anymore. Writers definitely have to up their game. Even though plots are predictable they can add some elements to other parts so that the drama can be engaging. We have already watched Dr. Romantic which is quite similar to this one.
The casting is superb and they think people will watch because they are casting good actors(no doubt about that) but I have to see something new to really like it. I don’t know maybe after watching so many dramas my expectations got high.
All the other doctors seemed inexperienced next to him, who felt like the only true savior. The story mainly focused on the main doctor, which left me wanting a better understanding of the other characters. I hope future seasons will address this if they happen.
Despite these issues, I would still rate it a 9 out of 10 because it was enjoyable and entertaining overall.
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Must watch for Thrill lovers!!!
You will be missing out on so much if you haven’t watched this drama.This is my first Chinese crime investigation drama. I had only watched rom-coms till now but after watching this one I’ll be trying more. I am glad I saw this.
1. The casting was amazing. This is my second drama where Tan Jian Ci is in the lead role. And after seeing this one, I fell in love with his acting. He is a versatile actor. He portrayed Shen Yi so beautifully. Because of this drama, I came to know so many new things.
2. I wanted Du Cheng’s character to shine through the drama. But the character got lost midway and took a back seat at some point. But then shined again in the last 3 episodes.
3. Love the writing of the drama. The cases were so well written. The catch for me was how all culprits became victims of the cases at the end of their confession. It was so sad. The culprit was predictable from the start but I was still on edge about their backstories and that's where all the twists came for me.
4. Kudos to the artists who drew every sketch and painting. I love how perfectly they blended different styles of art with the cases. My favourite was thread one on the wall.
5. My only disappointment was the main case of human trafficking. I did not expect it to wrap this fast. They built so much tension from the start for this case because this was the major plot of this drama. I was expecting more twists in that case because of the villain’s dialogue delivery in episode 19. I mean he spoke like he had so much on his sleeves to save himself and the next minute he was caught.
All in all, this was a perfectly written drama which will be going on my top list.
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Even something broken can shine again!!
A strong woman needs a strong Man - This drama beautifully portrayed that.I don’t want anyone to miss out on this drama, so I’ll be keeping the review to the point.
Why did this beautiful drama end? I get the hype now. I was confused if I should start this drama or not but I am so glad I did. This drama will hook you from the very first episode. I didn’t even skip a single second of this drama.
Everything about this drama is BEAUTIFUL.
It is by far the best visual drama I have seen. I can’t even explain the beauty of this drama in words.
This drama has great writing with lots of twists. Even if the main plot of the story is predictable, it will still give you shocking twists.
I have said this before in my other reviews that I love dramas with strong female leads.
Dou Zhao is so well written. She is strong, smart, ambitious, strategic, and straightforward- a true inspiration to all women. She can go to lengths to save him.
Not everytime a man is needed to protect a woman even a woman can protect his Man.
Yantang- The beauty of this man is irresistible. Another well-written character. He can move mountains to protect his woman. He is a capable, smart, badass fighter, the greenest forest and a perfect example for all men.
Their chemistry- No words will be enough to define how cute they were together. I love how they got married in the middle of the series and we got to see them as a married couple. Whenever they came on screen I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. No unnecessary misunderstandings and miscommunications. The way he looks at her and smiles when she stands for herself and for what she feels is right is so beautiful. This is what a great chemistry drama looks like. They both deserve all the awards. Truly a breakthrough drama for both of their careers.
Ji Yong- He was a monk in the first episode and her soulmate in the second life. I just love their friendship. He can do anything to protect her. He is cunning and intelligent. Who said he can’t feel anything or express emotions? When he confessed to Dou Zhao of being the mastermind, he was begging her to leave her husband because she might get hurt. That was peek of his emotions. He was not evil at all, he just wanted to remove all the evils. I will never hate this character.
Another reason to love this drama is its beautiful happy ending. Everything and every character was wrapped up very well. People who needed to die died(except Dou Ming). Even the characters of the villains are so well written. I wish I could erase my memories to watch this drama again. I will definitely rewatch this.
P.S. I love his grey hair.
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MAJOR SPOILERS!!!!
This series is a perfect example of two imperfect people who can grow perfectly by being together. I really want a Song Sanchaun in my life.I generally skip some scenes or episodes in cdramas but this was one of the best Chinese drama I have seen. I couldn't skip even a second of any episode.
In some dramas, negative roles can make a huge impact on the audience. Whenever we talk about the character our blood boils but in this drama the writing is so good that we won’t mind if a character appears again because every episode is divided into such a beautiful story that it can overtake those negative characters.
I love how Liang Tao and Jiang Jiao got married. Sometimes the thought of getting married will come in an instant and the next thing you know, you are already married. I love that part.
Dialogue delivery is so perfect in this drama that we can use some of them as affirmations.
The male leads relationship is quite mature from the start. So many people complain that male lead only face struggles in the drama but the thing which they want to tell us through this series is how an athlete goes through so much. I found it quite real. Changing to another field in their twenties is not easy that to be if they want to play on a professional level. And excelling in that is another thing.
Phantom pain is so beautifully shown here because our mind doesn’t know how to forget the pain even if our body does. The fear of getting hurt again is the worst nightmare for any sportsperson.
I lost all hope for Jiang Jie when he asked his wife to tell him the truth about her having an affair they signed the divorce papers. He wanted people to live like his loyal dogs but he didn't want to give them treats nor he wanted to protect them. Typical narcissistic behaviour.
He always asked what wrong he did to people. Why everyone is treating him like that but when people tell him he listens from one ear and takes it out from the other. I was happy when his wife decided to leave him and when Liang You’an drew a diagram of their worlds to make him understand. He always talks about age age age. If a person can be this mature in his early twenties(male lead) then he can also be in his forties and fifties but we should never let our inner child or innocence die and the female lead explained this well in the wedding episode. I was afraid of Jiang Jao’s character that he would be like his dad but his character development was so good, especially after 20 episodes.
You’an and Sanchuan’s relationship was so cute and mature. I fell in love with Wu Leo’s character here. I only found him childish in two situations. First, he didn't come for the match because of their fight and second time when he signed the contract with Yisu. But then they make us remember that he is also 23 and he can make mistakes. It's his first time in everything. I like that part too. After the wild card match when he fell on the ground with one leg and then the pain in the ambulance. Wow so impressed. He acted so well. I have seen some of his dramas but by far this one is my favourite. She took him to another place for rehab because she didn't want him to feel guilty or any kind of pressure after seeing his friends.
One of my favourite dialogues is when he said to Liang You’an- I hate those people who always go for FREEBIES. I like Liang You’an, not Liang You’an’s child.
An song is the best stepdad dad whether it's in the go head series or this one. I loved their relationship and the way he always supported him. He always gave such beautiful advice whether it was for his career or his relationship.
One of the best ones- Anything that is hard to discuss between two people, you shouldn't avoid it.
In the friendship aspect as well this drama aced for me. Song Sanchaun has mostly seen toxic people in his badminton career but here they were so supportive and protective towards him. Jiao Jiao was only rude in the beginning because tennis for him is a very big deal and he doesn't want anyone to take this sport lightly. When the four of them talked in the last second episode about their future was so beautifully portrayed. They all grew.
These were my thoughts on the drama.
These are only my thoughts for the drama.
People who haven't seen this beautiful drama should definitely give it another try.
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Thank god I stopped before it was too late!!!
Wow! For those who have watched every episode of this series, hats off to you. How did you manage that? I only got through six episodes and now I’m questioning why. The writing is so bad. People who love to watch dramas can tell if there will be character growth later, but this show makes it obvious where it’s headed. The flashbacks were poorly done. I don’t like seeing women portrayed as weak. She even turned down a great scholarship just because she made a promise to him. When he dropped her off at the airport, he shoved her luggage because his pride was hurt. Seriously? I’m relieved I stopped watching before it got worse. If you feel the same way about weak female leads with no growth, it's best to skip this drama.Was this review helpful to you?
