The poster and basic synopsis is very different from what this movie turns out to being. Both those made it appear to be a story that would be positive and happy, but this is far from that. It is based on a true situation that happened in Korea in 1980. When I lived in Korea I learned a lot about this when I visited Gwangju as there are memorials placed there to remember this event and the people who fought for justice. Koreans referred to this as the "Gwangju Massacre" or the "May 18 Democratic Uprising". And without giving too much away, it was actually a very scary situation where the military actually killed civilians. If you want to have some context about the Gwangju Massacre/ Uprising before watching the movie, you can google it. I suggest having a box of tissues beside you as this movie is moving and sad.
Not a fan of the ending. Lots left to the viewer's interpretation. What did she write in her letter to her future self? Who was the serial rapist? Was he ever caught and charges taken off the ML's sentence? What happens at the trial?
I began watching it because I haven't seen Rain in a drama for some years now and thought that the cast looked stellar. While the story is intriguing at first, honestly some parts feel really draggy as you watch the show. It has a strong beginning to rein you in, but after the first 2-3 episodes I found myself fast forwarding 10 seconds every few minutes. I'm about half way through (ep 8) and I think this should have been a 12 episode drama with a lot of the in-between scenes cut out. Does anyone else enjoy the scenes with the female janitor? She is hilarious! I think some of her scenes had me laughing out loud pretty hard.
No matter how many dramas I've seen after this one, this will always be one of my top 3 favourite dramas of all time. It is the original Hana Kimi, made so well, and Toma is so damn amazing! It should be significantly higher in ratings because FOR IT'S TIME, it was done really well. Stellar cast, acting is fantastic and the OST was so good too! I find nowadays a lot of people are comparing the older dramas to newer ones, but you cannot do that. Understanding the context of it within the time when it was created is so important. IYKYK: Homo janai yo! <3
When Yamapi (King of Clubs 😍) appeared with his shirt off... please tell me I wasn't the only fangirl squealing and screaming. I actually had to pause the show to breathe. 😆
S1 and S2 of Alice in borderland was brilliant in every way. I don’t understand why it is so low on the my drama list ratings for top shows. It's even been on the top 10 for Netflix for some weeks. This show is a MUST watch, even better than Squid Games (similar premise initially) in my opinion.
S1 and S2 of Alice in borderland was brilliant in every way. I don’t understand why it is so low on the my drama list ratings for top shows. It's even been on the top 10 for Netflix for some weeks. This show is a MUST watch, even better than Squid Games (similar premise initially) in my opinion.
I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews on here. This show is honestly really well made. You watch it for the characters and their development - not for the plot which unveils slowly, or for the realistic portrayal of hospital life which can be gruesome to some people. It's meant to make you relax after a hard day of work with lovable characters that make you laugh and warm your heart during the moments when someone overcomes a challenge. The plot and other aspects of this show are kept in the background as the friends themselves are the focal point. This is more of a slow-paced-feel-good drama. If that's not your cup of tea, don't bother watching it. If you want to watch it, instead of complaining about the pace, on Netflix use the forward 10 seconds button, skip sections of the show by fast-forwarding, or watch it at a higher speed.
Autumn's Concerto was amazing and A Gentleman's Dignity too! I loved both as I watched them when they aired. I too re-watched Autumn's Concerto once more after. Still remember Vanness Wu fondly! <3
This is my first time seeing Taec Yeon take on the role of a villan and he's actually playing it really well! I'm just so impressed! Not done yet, so no spoilers!
Thanks for the recommendations! :D I will check them out. I've seen Ouroboros and I loved that one. Yeah, I agree, J-dramas have an entirely different vibe to them.
Does anyone else enjoy the scenes with the female janitor? She is hilarious! I think some of her scenes had me laughing out loud pretty hard.
IYKYK: Homo janai yo! <3
Not done yet, so no spoilers!
I will check them out. I've seen Ouroboros and I loved that one. Yeah, I agree, J-dramas have an entirely different vibe to them.