Is it good as Reply 1988?
Ok now before I start I will make it clear that this review might be very biased as I am someone who have watched Reply 1988 a total of five time.
Now How good was When Life Gives You Tangerine(WLGYT)?
Ans: Its a goldmine.
Story was incredible, acting was impeccable(other than IU uring 1st 2 episodes(guess she cannot pull off tsundere very well), overall color was memorable, the whole movie making itself with timeline shifting from here to there was captivating.
Only sad thing is I don't remember any ost in it(if there were any other than OP). I am crazy about OSTs.
That being said how is it comparable to Reply 1988.
For starters reply was more focused on youth and love where as WLGYT is mainly focused on Life and Family. The issue with WLGYT for me is that most characters even though they felt life core of this drama felt like guest characters. (If you watch it you will understand). On reply almost all characters had stories that made viewers happy, sad, or curious. So Reply felt more wholesome.
But for new viewers I recommend WLGYT first. The reply series can be felt lagging or unengaging for those who look for binge watching.
In conclusion Yeah WLGYT is slightly better for fresh viewer but if you want to be a kdrama addict Reply 1988 is the way.
PS. Anyway you should watch both if you want to have no regret later or of you want to call yourself Kdrama Lover.
Now How good was When Life Gives You Tangerine(WLGYT)?
Ans: Its a goldmine.
Story was incredible, acting was impeccable(other than IU uring 1st 2 episodes(guess she cannot pull off tsundere very well), overall color was memorable, the whole movie making itself with timeline shifting from here to there was captivating.
Only sad thing is I don't remember any ost in it(if there were any other than OP). I am crazy about OSTs.
That being said how is it comparable to Reply 1988.
For starters reply was more focused on youth and love where as WLGYT is mainly focused on Life and Family. The issue with WLGYT for me is that most characters even though they felt life core of this drama felt like guest characters. (If you watch it you will understand). On reply almost all characters had stories that made viewers happy, sad, or curious. So Reply felt more wholesome.
But for new viewers I recommend WLGYT first. The reply series can be felt lagging or unengaging for those who look for binge watching.
In conclusion Yeah WLGYT is slightly better for fresh viewer but if you want to be a kdrama addict Reply 1988 is the way.
PS. Anyway you should watch both if you want to have no regret later or of you want to call yourself Kdrama Lover.
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