all the reply dramas are good character-driven stories, but what sets 1988 apart is the main focus. the first…
I think I read an article or saw a video somewhere where they interviewed Ryu Jun Yeol about the confession scene and he said that Hyeri cried a lot while filming it. They actually had to stop filming because of that. I don't think she was supposed to cry but Hyeri was either moved or also expected that Deok Sun would end up with Jung Hwan. I heard they were even surprised when they got the last 2 episodes' scripts.
Firstq time reading this review and we seem to be in agreement that D.O's face is angelic. *high five* It didn't bother me as much as the adult version where he doesn't seem to know how he could move his facial muscles.
I knew it! She IS older than Hyun Woo. Even though her facial features make her look younger, her voice is low-toned and modulated that it gives the impression that she's not that young.
I don't have any preference for her this early but it seems to be pointing to Jung Hwan. When the story lets you see from a character's point of view and there's constant development (no matter how small it is, if it's there every episode), you're almost sure they're going to end up being with other.
I even think Bo Ra and Sun Woo are going to be in a relationship after seeing Ep 9.
Yay, I have watched 10 out of 15 drama on the list! I don't feel so bad having to take time off from dramas.
The only drama I remember rating so low was Rookies. I think I saw it in one of Joe's articles and watched it... (Gomen, Joe.) The sap was too strong in that one. Tumbling had sappy moments too but I find the amount of work the cast had to do for gymnastics too outstanding.
We like Jdramas in our own way. I like them because they're easier to finish. They present mysteries better than any other Asian dramas I've seen so far (please feel free to disagree). They can act similarly to what's written in a manga or as how they're seen in an anime--and they can get away with it. (eg Yamato Nadeshiko, Hana Kimi among many others). Romance is not one of their strong suit--in my pov anyway.
Recommendations:
I recently watched Kaitou Tantei Yamaneko based on feed recommendations (@Oppa-kiss-me, thank you). I don't personally like Kamenashi Kazuya but out of the 4 dramas I've seen him in, I appreciate how he had portrayed his role in Yamaneko. This is where he displayed more emotions, seemed more human or more passionate. You might also want to try Yamato Nadeshiko or Tatta Hitotsu no Koi. Hana Yori Dango, Hana Kimi and Gokusen are considered classics--first two has romantic elements, all three are also about friendship and are set in school.
I was contemplating on giving this an 8 but I thought the over-all cast did an awesome job. The second-lead couple had a lot more chemistry than the main one and for me, their build-up was far better and the ending was quite satisfying--yes Dae Yeongie, kiss her passionately!
Perhaps one factor that made the drama engaging for me was its side stories. That apart from that love story that had a handsome soldier and a civilian doctor, there's an issue here and there, a follow-up to a character's small story. (Although at one point I thought they were overdoing it and putting too much stuff in.)
I dramathoned this for two days so I can't say if the pace is too slow.
I even think Bo Ra and Sun Woo are going to be in a relationship after seeing Ep 9.
Yamada Takayuki was a scene stealer in Nobunaga Concerto. Never rooted for him, but he was superb in his role.
The only drama I remember rating so low was Rookies. I think I saw it in one of Joe's articles and watched it... (Gomen, Joe.) The sap was too strong in that one. Tumbling had sappy moments too but I find the amount of work the cast had to do for gymnastics too outstanding.
We like Jdramas in our own way. I like them because they're easier to finish. They present mysteries better than any other Asian dramas I've seen so far (please feel free to disagree). They can act similarly to what's written in a manga or as how they're seen in an anime--and they can get away with it. (eg Yamato Nadeshiko, Hana Kimi among many others). Romance is not one of their strong suit--in my pov anyway.
Recommendations:
I recently watched Kaitou Tantei Yamaneko based on feed recommendations (@Oppa-kiss-me, thank you). I don't personally like Kamenashi Kazuya but out of the 4 dramas I've seen him in, I appreciate how he had portrayed his role in Yamaneko. This is where he displayed more emotions, seemed more human or more passionate. You might also want to try Yamato Nadeshiko or Tatta Hitotsu no Koi. Hana Yori Dango, Hana Kimi and Gokusen are considered classics--first two has romantic elements, all three are also about friendship and are set in school.
Perhaps one factor that made the drama engaging for me was its side stories. That apart from that love story that had a handsome soldier and a civilian doctor, there's an issue here and there, a follow-up to a character's small story. (Although at one point I thought they were overdoing it and putting too much stuff in.)
I dramathoned this for two days so I can't say if the pace is too slow.
The lead's voice was so soothing and the bass from the string instrument--two things that stuck to me whenever I recall Echo. Awesome song!
doS Deka's premise seems funny enough. I hope she's not over-the-top sadistic though!
I'll also be keeping an eye out Tatakau, Tenno no Ryoriban and Fuben na Benriya.:)
Thanks for the list!