I’m not a fan of body swap….can I ask how long the swap is or is it something that overtakes continuous throughout…
The body swap wasn't annoying to me at all and doesn't seem to be for a lot of other viewers too. The first time is ep5-6 then again from ep11-12 so it only lasts about 2 episodes each time. Not sure if it'll happen again in the last 2eps as I haven't watched them yet. I'd say you'll enjoy the story even if you're skeptical about the body swap at first, as it's a vital part of the plot. The body swap plays a big part in explaining and influencing the decisions they make in ep10-14 as well as helping the main couple become closer.
I don't ever get SML syndrome but I think why a lot of people do in this show and others is probably because they…
Most of the time tropes get away and are liked despite having that weird dynamic and trope because the leads are pretty so behaviours become more excusable to the viewer than if they saw those actions in real life. Luckily there's definitely been a surge of 'green flag' MLs over the last few years so yay! Although I do think a toxic dynamic can still work and be interesting to watch if both leads are equally toxic and hurtful to each other, because then that just becomes the nature of their relationship rather than being stuck to a specific trope.
Trying to watch edits on TikTok, but all I'm seeing is SML. How do people even have SML syndrome?! Sure, he's…
I don't ever get SML syndrome but I think why a lot of people do in this show and others is probably because they love that idea of forbidden love between the FL and SML as if the SML is a victim that needs to be pitied because his pure feelings aren't reciprocated. Especially in this show, the SML is extremely aggressive towards to FL even though she shows him kindness no matter what. This reminds me of those cliche cold bad-boy and kind good-girl tropes that people used to love in earlier kdramas. I never really understand why people would side with this SML but if they love the idea of him yearning then I guess that's what would draw them to him.
Both the ml and fl ended up togetherThey had a son Ml didn't know he had a kid until the kid was around 5-6 monthsThe…
I mean I know this director likes to add some tragedy between the leads but even this would seem a bit too intense to adapt into the show from the novel.
Haven't watched such a well paced kdrama in a while honestly and even from the first episodes it never felt like anything was dragging! I watched all 14 episodes in like 2 days I can't believe it's already ending so soon the characters are just too good. I was worried I'd find the soul swapping annoying but it was such an important part of the plot that served a purpose for both main leads interests. For anyone hesitating watching this because they're worried about the body swap, don't be! It doesn't last long and plays an important purpose in them growing closer as well as for the political and drama side of the plot.
I definitely agree with other comments that it probably could've even been longer than 16 episodes because of how well the story is written and built upon a larger message than the main couple themselves. No matter how good a romance or chemistry is in a historical drama, I find that with a weak political plot I can get bored quickly but this show was definitely not the case! So many interesting characters that each play their part really well.
Put on-hold for now. Weirdly enjoyed the first 2 episodes when everyone was depressed and things felt more heavy but as they started healing and getting happier which is great for them but I started to loose interest. The brother is also so pathetic he just always thinks he's the only one suffering in the world and even though I hadn't even reached the point where he gets together with Hye On, she's way too good and nice for him.
A thrilling story centred around a murderer who kills for revenge and someone who would kill for desperation and freedom. The storyline progressed really well and even managed to weave in some very good points about bias during interrogations and police investigations of criminal cases. They did a really good job of portraying how quickly an investigations process can quickly shift to portray a suspect in court as guilty as possible. Evidence can be manipulated or police choose to only suspect one person and refuse to admit wrongdoings. It's something that has occurred many times in real life and lead to the false imprisonment of innocent people. This is also why Yun-Su should have definitely just got a lawyer before doing anything because her going back on her statements and making a false confession just made everything worse.
I'm usually a 'more number of episodes' advocate for shows but I think this show was the first time in which I wish they did less episodes so that the pacing could've been tighter. It felt like it had dragged on a bit till ep8 but thankfully after that, things picked up a bit more. The actresses were definitely my favourite part I've watched so much from Kim Go Eun and she's never disappointed once!
It's almost impossible for me to rewatch a drama because I know what will happen so I always look for new thrilling ones to watch but this is just a drama I can't help coming back to. The stories are so raw and you feel every emotion the patients feel. The main and side couple were one of my favourite I've ever watched. The side couple kind of reminds me of Sang Yan and Wen Yi Fan from The First Frost in some aspects. I also usually could not care less about the side couples in 99% of the shows I've watched but I wouldn't mind if the side couple got a spin off just for themselves. The main couples development was just so sweet and natural I couldn't help but fall in love with them!
Wasn't too sure whether I'd like it after watching the first 2 episodes but by the second half it became so addicting to watch! The twists in the 2nd half of the story were just so thrilling!! If the twists were predictable to others thats fine but to me they weren't and they were really well executed. No regrets watching this and I'm glad they kept an option open for a season 2. Something that drew me in was that I was curious what type of dynamic a serial killer mother would have with her detective son and I got what I expected.
I'm not too sure why the other comments dislike the acting so much, it was one of my favourite and I've seen my fair share of flat and mediocre acting over the past 6 years. Jang Dong Yoon was amazing but it was my first show with Go Hyun Jung and wow she was just fantastic! Especially in the scenes where they were angry, in despair or distressed they did such a good job. I didn't know she fit these darks roles this much I wouldn't mind seeing her in another thriller in the future too!
Fun beginning and a satisfying ending! I definitely loved the romance even though in shows like these when it's used as a subplot I don't pay much attention to it. This time the chemistry was just so natural and sweet that you can't help but fall in love with them! I honestly didn't mind that they had so many hardships through the show, they're natural and expected if the story was set around the IMF crisis. My only wish would've just been for those hardships to actually be caused by economic difficulties which they did kind of do in the beginning really well and that's what hooked me in straight away. However, the more Hyun Jun got involved and caused all these unfortunate events on Typhoon Trading because of his ego and complex, the more it felt like it was straying from the central economic crisis theme and more into just rivals petty revenge. Would've loved to see more of their cute blended family but I'm glad everything turned out well for everyone! Also everyone's acting was perfect! The directing and cinematography was also gorgeous so nothing to complain about there and I'm honestly excited to see the project the director will have next!
For me it started as a 8.5 and finished with a 7.5 but it wasn't a drama I regretted watching or got bored of.
How do they make the romance feel so natural omg?!?!! I love their blended family dynamic so much I hope they keep it till the end!!! The Thailand storyline kinda bored me and felt like it was moving away a little from the main storyline but ep13 onwards was pretty good. That slap was also so satisfying I think I rewatched it like 50 times.
im so upset they didnt still bring back taepoong florist arc, it was so nice
I'm wondering if he'll have to step down from his CEO position and go back to cultivating the roses so he can export them through Typhoon trading. Even in the first episodes they keep mentioning it so I'm wondering if that was a foreshadowing. I imagine the person who would then become CEO is Mi-So which I think she's fully capable of.
Really liked the beginning when I started the show in July but suddenly stopped at ep10 and have had a hard time picking it back up for some reason which is a shame because I really love supernatural shows.
Definitely one of my fav this year! I gave it a 9/10.
I loved how explicit they were especially with the abuse and showed how much it had affected Hui-su even once the husband was dead and she was free. The amount of pain and suffering someone must inflict on another human being for them to wish for their death was well portrayed in my opinion. I actually found the first few episodes quite hard to get through because they felt so intense and real. Hui-su's portrayal was definitely my fav and the actress was fantastic she portrayed that relief and freeing feeling from abuse perfectly. The way the sister and mother dug their own grave was so satisfying to see. The trios friendship was a really pleasant surprise and I'm glad they kept it platonic as having a romance sub-plot would've made no sense for this show especially in 8eps. The whole casting to me was perfect and not a single persons acting let me down. I was already familiar Jeon So Nee and knew I'd love her role, but wow Lee You Mi was just phenomenal! In a scene where she kept a straight face while crying was so fascinating like how did she do that!
The cinematography was also a nice surprise and the way the husbands murder was filmed all in one shot made it feel eerily real but that is what I signed up for. Through the trailer it was unclear how Lee Moo Saengs character was going to fit into the storyline but they made it work really well. His acting was also really good you can tell him and the team must've put a lot of thought into how they'd want the characters personality and trauma to be portrayed through his mannerisms.
At the end I cried out of happiness knowing they had found some peace after being haunted by abuse in their life. After going through that suffocating feeling for years just being able to wake up whenever you want, eat what you want, go out when you want and do the things you love is enough.
Really promising premise but poorly executed. There was something about the progression of the story that just didn't quite flow right. Him collecting evidence felt more like a stalker than love interest tbh. They had too little insignificant interactions in high school to make it believable that even after all those years he'd still be so madly in love when they hadn't really gone through any significant hardship together before. Cinematography was pretty good though and they nailed the cold winter aesthetics to fit how tragic the story is but I can barely remember the OST.
When I first watched this as it was airing, I was really hooked in the first episodes but by the 6th episodes I was thinking about dropping. For some reason I kept watching though and haven't regretted it all! The relationship was so lovely and sweet, and the comedy made me crack up so many times. The OST was top notch to me and is still one I listen to till this day. Jang Naras acting was definitely my favourite though she was perfect for the role! I understand this shows isn't for everyone but it's a 9/10 for me so I wonder why it's such a low rating. It definitely reminded me of 2016-2018 kdramas. Anyways, if you enjoy slice of life, comedy and a really cute giddy main couple I'd recommend giving this a try!
I definitely agree with other comments that it probably could've even been longer than 16 episodes because of how well the story is written and built upon a larger message than the main couple themselves. No matter how good a romance or chemistry is in a historical drama, I find that with a weak political plot I can get bored quickly but this show was definitely not the case! So many interesting characters that each play their part really well.
I'm usually a 'more number of episodes' advocate for shows but I think this show was the first time in which I wish they did less episodes so that the pacing could've been tighter. It felt like it had dragged on a bit till ep8 but thankfully after that, things picked up a bit more. The actresses were definitely my favourite part I've watched so much from Kim Go Eun and she's never disappointed once!
I'm not too sure why the other comments dislike the acting so much, it was one of my favourite and I've seen my fair share of flat and mediocre acting over the past 6 years. Jang Dong Yoon was amazing but it was my first show with Go Hyun Jung and wow she was just fantastic! Especially in the scenes where they were angry, in despair or distressed they did such a good job. I didn't know she fit these darks roles this much I wouldn't mind seeing her in another thriller in the future too!
For me it started as a 8.5 and finished with a 7.5 but it wasn't a drama I regretted watching or got bored of.
I loved how explicit they were especially with the abuse and showed how much it had affected Hui-su even once the husband was dead and she was free. The amount of pain and suffering someone must inflict on another human being for them to wish for their death was well portrayed in my opinion. I actually found the first few episodes quite hard to get through because they felt so intense and real. Hui-su's portrayal was definitely my fav and the actress was fantastic she portrayed that relief and freeing feeling from abuse perfectly. The way the sister and mother dug their own grave was so satisfying to see. The trios friendship was a really pleasant surprise and I'm glad they kept it platonic as having a romance sub-plot would've made no sense for this show especially in 8eps. The whole casting to me was perfect and not a single persons acting let me down. I was already familiar Jeon So Nee and knew I'd love her role, but wow Lee You Mi was just phenomenal! In a scene where she kept a straight face while crying was so fascinating like how did she do that!
The cinematography was also a nice surprise and the way the husbands murder was filmed all in one shot made it feel eerily real but that is what I signed up for. Through the trailer it was unclear how Lee Moo Saengs character was going to fit into the storyline but they made it work really well. His acting was also really good you can tell him and the team must've put a lot of thought into how they'd want the characters personality and trauma to be portrayed through his mannerisms.
At the end I cried out of happiness knowing they had found some peace after being haunted by abuse in their life. After going through that suffocating feeling for years just being able to wake up whenever you want, eat what you want, go out when you want and do the things you love is enough.