Like the previous commenter, I have many questions, including many of the same ones. I'm mostly curious about Hye Eun's motivation for making Myung Jun a kidnapper, it wasn't made clear and it really should have been, kind of important. To pin the murders on him? Real dick move, if so.
And clearly at the end we see that this was bigger than "Jaden", did the people who killed him successfully get the data or whatever they wanted from the pendant and laptop? Otherwise wouldn't we continue the same song and dance with these investment folks continuing to need Ro Hee, even if they did get the data they might want her anyway. Though of course we also get the teaser with her twin/clone at the end, so I suppose it's meant to be an open ending for the possibility of a sequel.
I also found that too much time was spent focusing on the cops, who were two steps behind everyone else's one step behind. Also they wanted to give the main detective backstory but it all really fell flat for me. His "rival" from the Seoul department just kind of showed up sometimes looking like a smug prick for no reason. And was there a mole in the police or not, wasn't really clear.
Anyway, I still enjoyed the show, it was an episode turner, but the resolution wasn't too satisfying. Wish we got a glimpse into the future where Myung Jun was out of jail and living with his new family.
I'm more invested in this than I have been in a drama for a long time, even though everyone sucks. Though unlike everyone else here I actually don't hate Cha Rim, she's a massive bitch but she and everyone else knows that, at least she's not hiding it. Gang Ju is the only other character I really don't dislike, though it's getting a bit annoying how needy he is for stepdad's approval at his age.
Also, in the words of ML's stepdad to FL's mom, "see a dermatologist, I can't stand to look at you". Seriously every time she's on screen I want to look away.
Like 80% of this was thoroughly enjoyable and I will probably rewatch at some point, which I rarely do. Unfortunately the ending few episodes were disappointing, the early plotline with the doctor felt totally unnecessary also, they did him dirty for no real reason. And I'd have been up for more body swap shenanigans, always am.
Season 1 was the closest I've come to giving something a 10/10, and now season 2 is right behind it. Once again it's the final episode that prevents that virtual perfection for me, just gets too sappy and emotional after the almost purely comedic and novel mood of every episode before it. I can't quite say Kuwano does a 180 and goes completely out of character in the final episode, as in both cases throughout the season there are clearly signs that he's creating a strong connection with someone, but any feelings or romance is just really not taken seriously at all until the very end. For most of the series it feels as if he's totally content to live a single life with a romantic relationship not even being on his radar, acquaintances to banter with being enough. What I love about this show is the comedy, seeing the unique and eccentric character that Kuwano is and how brilliantly Hiroshi Abe plays him, just don't want to see that emotional crescendo at the end.
Kuwano is not quite as eccentric this time around also, but still a great character.
As expected the female lead is ... a placeholder. The writer didn't put much effort into the character, so Park…
Agreed about the female lead. But this is fairly different from your typical sports drama since it's not about the players or coaches, more of an office drama with a sports theme really. There's not going to be the same inspirational, challenging yourself kind of thing. Instead of challenging yourself it'll be challenging all the other selfish self interested managers owners and coaches (and star players). But could also have that special satisfaction a sports drama gives you about overcoming the odds, becoming a winner etc.
for download it's on raredoramas, google it, pretty useful site. The site is kind of annoying with ads and links are not always reliable so good luck. subs are on d-addicts, you have to register.
Pretty much everything on raredoramas is also on AvistaZ, a private tracker for asian movies and dramas, far more reliable and has far more than just rare j dramas. But AvistaZ is invite only, rarely they do open sign ups so check the site or the forum topic here frequently. Private trackers are tricky to gain access to and to use, read the rules and guides carefully if you get in, but it is definitely worth it so good luck again.
Synopsis felt right up my alley but I struggled to finish this, took a few tries with some lengthy breaks in between. Only finished because I knew it would involve the earthquake and tsunami at some point and I wanted to get to that part, which ended up being pretty underwhelming anyway. Really disliked Aki's character, that's the gist I think, story was alright and the older side characters were mostly great, enjoyed the music also.
Really enjoyed it overall, lots of smiles and a few tears. At times it felt a bit cheesy, maybe a bit preachy, I figure that's common for asadora though, I'm not exactly the target audience here.
Loved Ellie's laugh, I don't know if it was bad acting, good acting, or if her laugh is really that silly but I laughed every time she did.
Only really still watching this for Jung Gook. Don't care one bit about the wife's character or story or any romance, almost want to skip her scenes entirely. Hoo Ja as well I don't really care for, neither woman convinces me as this supposed "bad-ass" character they're supposed to be playing.
And clearly at the end we see that this was bigger than "Jaden", did the people who killed him successfully get the data or whatever they wanted from the pendant and laptop? Otherwise wouldn't we continue the same song and dance with these investment folks continuing to need Ro Hee, even if they did get the data they might want her anyway. Though of course we also get the teaser with her twin/clone at the end, so I suppose it's meant to be an open ending for the possibility of a sequel.
I also found that too much time was spent focusing on the cops, who were two steps behind everyone else's one step behind. Also they wanted to give the main detective backstory but it all really fell flat for me. His "rival" from the Seoul department just kind of showed up sometimes looking like a smug prick for no reason. And was there a mole in the police or not, wasn't really clear.
Anyway, I still enjoyed the show, it was an episode turner, but the resolution wasn't too satisfying. Wish we got a glimpse into the future where Myung Jun was out of jail and living with his new family.
Also, in the words of ML's stepdad to FL's mom, "see a dermatologist, I can't stand to look at you". Seriously every time she's on screen I want to look away.
Kuwano is not quite as eccentric this time around also, but still a great character.
Pretty much everything on raredoramas is also on AvistaZ, a private tracker for asian movies and dramas, far more reliable and has far more than just rare j dramas. But AvistaZ is invite only, rarely they do open sign ups so check the site or the forum topic here frequently. Private trackers are tricky to gain access to and to use, read the rules and guides carefully if you get in, but it is definitely worth it so good luck again.
Loved Ellie's laugh, I don't know if it was bad acting, good acting, or if her laugh is really that silly but I laughed every time she did.