MG Mayre

Cinderella’s Sister (2010) - I have seen this drama now that I am older compared to when it was released where I was still not into korean dramas. I was curious to see this drama since it was shown on our local television dubbed in our language, and sadly the timeslot for this drama is at night where I am already asleep. I felt weird watching this since it was produced a long time ago, and the pacing is quite different than what I used to, but the story is really great.

I like how the emotions flow between the characters. The actors are also really good in portraying their characters. The characters, though have flaws, I did not have that hatred towards them, even if they are the supposed antagonist, because their characters have a meaning.

It was a good watch. Definitely recommended.

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The drama is bad, really bad. The story itself is somehow good base on the plot but was not really executed well. The storyline and pacing sucks, that is why it didn't really progress further.

The characters in the drama are mostly shallow people that is why as a watcher, I can't connect with them or empathize with them. The acting of the actors are bad as well, only few would I say had decent acting. Main male lead though I love him in B2st but not here. I mean, he needs more acting workshop I suppose.

I would not recommend this drama, even though it is suppose to be for newcomers, but it did not really justified my time watching this.

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King of Baking (2010) - this drama is really well-known in korea, and sadly GMA (our local TV network) dubbed this so I didn't watch it since they are pretty bad at it. I get to watch this somehow, the Korean version one and Yoon Shi Yoon was the male lead so yeah, I really watched this. Who says Jo Woon can’t be the evil other lead in a drama? Well, I was amazed how he acted in the drama because he is really bad, like his character is really bad. This one is a family drama so it leans more on makjang type and the struggles are a lot, which turned me off as a viewer. It's hard seeing the male lead being bullied, but it was just the usual favorites of the korean audiences at that time. I’m happy that this drama got the recognition it deserves while airing and also am happy that I finished it after struggling since it's pretty long - 30 episodes.

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I don't know if I like it or not. It's just average for me. I don't think I really liked the male leads character. He is so red flag for me, from the get go. I can't seem to connect with his morals or ideals, so maybe that is why the drama seems a bit odd for me as a watcher. The female lead is fine with me, but I can't really see the chemistry between her and the male lead as well as the second lead, so I don't know. The other leads in the drama, like the second couple is much entertaining for me to watch other than the main, so that is a nice catch in the drama. Revolving around different relationships in the drama is also good, but I think the intensity of the drama is not for me, to bland for my liking.

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Sungkyunkwan Scandal (2010)– this drama has a powerful main cast and seeing the cast nowadays that already have good careers, it's amazing that they were formed for this drama. Since it was shown in our local TV network, it was hyped but I was not that interested to watch it. I did am happy that I watched this one as a starting Korean drama. This drama is good for newbies especially those that don’t like historical dramas (just like me before) so to take historical dramas in a ligher mood. I don’t quite remember the storyline of the drama nor the drama itself but I do know that I did not quite understood the concept of "Sungkyunkwan" (which I do understand now already). Well, anyway I don't have the energy to rewatch this.

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Secret Garden (2010) - this drama is one of the dramas that got me in Korean drama scenes. I guess it’s one of the dramas that I’ve seen when I was growing up that is why this drama is special. This drama is your typical “rich guy who feel in love with a poor girl but the family is totally against it” yeah, you know the deal, but with a twist of fantasy making their souls swap is a good alternative to a you know what's gonna happen storyline. Because of this drama, I watched other Hyun Bin and Ha Jiwon dramas. This drama is really good for someone who wants to start watching Korean dramas. It’s recommendable even if it was a 2010 drama. I just don’t like the ending of the drama.

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Graceful Friends (2020) - I bow down to the main cast. Their acting is on another level, the younger cast should be ashamed. Can anybody explain the ending? HAHAHAHA. I was so confused with the ending. Who was the killer? Since I'm so imaginative, I already suspected Choon Bok. Well, anyway the story revolves around the theme of friendship, maybe this just it. In fairness, I was not that stressed compared with The World of the Married, but still amazing, JTBC knows who to choose for the cast. I truly like the side stories outside the crime part, I did really like those. Touching.

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Temptation of an Angel (2009) - who would watch a 2009 drama in 2020? Me! Aw, it is all because of Bae Soo Bin, eventually I start having interest in this drama is because of Graceful Friends. It's hard to watch an ongoing drama since I have to wait a week for new episodes to come out, that's why I started watching this so I could distract myself. This revenge drama is really good but way too unrealistic. So I just fooled myself and finished this in 2 days. I really am invested with the whole revenge theme and the main leads are good. I am in awe with their acting, they were so good. Lee So Hyun did good in portraying Ah Ran – she is so infuriating but at the same time I pity her, and as a viewer I’m quite conflicted I should support her or not. Base on my memory it’s my first-time seeing Jin Tae Hyun as an actor that is on the spotlight. He really portrayed Nam Joo Seung perfectly, I was really amazed with his acting, award winning. Though the drama is serious, I also did like that they tried to insert some comedic scenes with the side characters to make the drama lighter.

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