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A bold, gritty, dark, but also very heartwarming story, presented by a loud silence interrupted by minimal dialogues and a raw cinematography aesthetic... Han Ji Min was superb!

Uwu! Nam Myung Shik ajusshi and his masks :D

I really find Yoon Gyun Sang the cutest when he's secretly smiling or talking to himself!

I really like your positive spirit!
Do start "Rebel"! For me it is one of the best historical k-dramas, with strong story and amazing acting from all actors - especially Yoon Gyun Sang and Kim Sang-joong, as son and father, were spectacular! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did :D

Bae Doo Na and Joo Ji Hoon? I'm in!
Why only 6 episodes? :(

You really put your heart into this article! So beautifully written!
Even though you explained and analyzed such a frustrating issue and its different variations, you did it in a very enthusiastic and humorous way :)
I totally agree with you that Yoon Gyun Sang does such a spectacular job at portraying someone who suffers from mysophobia. He is an amazing actor, multidimensional and dedicated to his roles (I remember him in "Rebel", where his character awesomely copied many micro-expressions of his father, even the way he talked and the tone of his voice...)
The first couple of episodes both leads were a bit nervous and the comedy part was a little too much, but now they found their pace and the story is a pleasure to watch.
Your No 1 most favorite moment is mine too - so cleverly done! :D

'Billie Jean' halmoni was really awesome!

Dear writer, I really loved the suspense and all, but I want that flirty smirk back!!!

Best Japanese Drama of 2018: Ossan's Love, Good Doctor, Dele

Best Japanese Movie of 2018: My Little Monster, Kids on the Slope, Honey

Best Romance Drama: Ossan's Love, Survival Wedding, Takane no Hana

Best Romantic/Comedy Drama: Survival Wedding, Takane no Hana

Best Family Drama: Stepmother and Daughter's Blues

Best Action/Thriller/Suspense Drama: Dele, BG: Personal Bodyguard, Todome no Kiss

Best Manga/Anime Adaptation: My Little Monster

Best Japanese Actor: Tanaka Kei (Ossan's love), Kento Yamazaki (Good Doctor), Kimura Takuya (BG: Personal Bodyguard)

Best Japanese Actress: Haru (Survival Wedding), Ayase Haruka (Stepmother and Daughter's Blues), Kadowaki Mugi (Todome no Kiss)

Best Screenwriter: Lee Soo Yeon (Life), Noh Hee Kyung (Live), Lee Ah Ram (Come and Hug Me)

Best Director: Lee Eung Bok (Mr. Sunshine), Shin Won Ho (Prison Playbook), Kim Cheol Kyu (Mother)

Best Korean Drama of 2018: Come And Hug Me, LIfe, Prison Playbook

Best Korean Movie of 2018: Be With You, Little Forest, On Your Wedding Day

Best Mini Series/Web Drama: You Drive Me Crazy, To.Jenny, The Tuna and the Dolphin

Best Romance Drama: I'm not A Robot, Just Between Lovers, Thirty But Seventeen

Best Comedy Drama: Happy If You Died, Eulachacha Waikiki, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim

Best Romantic/Comedy Drama: Terius Behind Me, 100 Days My Prince, Let's Eat

Best Historical/Sageuk Drama: 100 Days My Prince, Mr Sunshine

Best Family Drama: Mother, Miracle That We Met, Shall We Live Together

Best Action/Thriller/Suspense Drama: Life On Mars, Misty, Mistress

Best Melodrama: Miracle That We Met, Time, Money Flower

Best Actor: Jung Kyung Ho (Life On Mars), Yoo Yeon Seok (Mr. Sunshine), Jang Ki Yong (Come and Hug Me)

Best Actress: Go Ah Sung (Life on Mars), Kim Min Jung (Mr. Sunshine), Kim Nam-joo (Misty)

Best Supporting Actor: Sung Dong-il (Live/Miss Hammurabi), Lee Kyu Hyung (Prison Playbook/Life), Kim Seon Ho (100 Days My Prince)

Best Supporting Actress: Lee Elliya (Miss Hammurabi), Do Hee (My ID is Gangnam Beauty), Im Se Mi (Terius Behind Me)

Best Up and Coming Actor of 2018: Kim Jung Hyun (Time/Eulachacha Waikiki), Nam Da Reum (Come and Hug Me/Where Stars Land/Radio Romance), Kim Kyung Nam (Come and Hug Me/Where Stars Land)

Best Up and Coming Actress of 2018: Jin Ki Joo (Come and Hug Me, Misty), Kim Tae Ri (Mr. Sunshine), Ryu Han Bi (Come and Hug Me)

Best Villain: Heo Joon Ho (Come and Hug Me), Kim Seo Hyung (Come and Hug Me), Choi Min Soo (Lawless Lawyer)

Best Idol Actor/Actress: Do Kyung Soo (100 Days My Prince), IU (My Mister), L (Miss Hammurabi)

Best Couple: Seo In Guk & Jung So Min (The Smile Has Left Your Eyes), Son Ye Jin & Jung Hae In (Something in the Rain), Jang Ki Yong & Jin Ki Joo (Come and Hug Me)

Best Bromance: Jung Kyung Ho-Park Sung Woong (Life on Mars), Jang Dong Gun-Park Hyung Sik (Suits), Lee Byung Hun-Yoo Yeon Seok-Byun Yo Han (Mr. Sunshine)

Best OST: Money Flower, Suits, Mr Sunshine

Congrats for your first article!
Nicely written and very enthusiastic :)
As I wrote in the comments of this drama, I liked it, although it could have been much better with this cast - it felt somehow 'procedural' and rushed (perhaps due to the short number of episodes?) and not that inspiring for such a real tragic love story...

So true! I think the success of this drama relies on the two main leads' superb performances, as well as its masterful combination of comic, sarcastic and emotional situations.

I totally second that!

I really love Baek Jin Sang's self-reflection process! Awkward, unexperienced, blatant, hilarious but so honest and emotional that makes me root for him all the way!

OK, you got me! I watched it twice when I watched the episode for the first time... but afterwards, I lost counting :D

I really love that almost everything in this drama is the exact opposite of the typical case in drama-world:
* the rich is a woman -mature, divorced, not arrogant, not ill-mannered, without a tragic past,
* the secretary is not a servile flatterer, constantly physically or verbally bullied by her boss,
* the chauffeur is not the parents' or company's spy, or the outlaw person for every dirty job,
* the ex- is not plotting any kind of revenge, or fighting or bad-mouthing his ex-
But I said I love almost everything, because we have the manipulative, abusive, bitchy mother and ex-mother-in-law to make our blood boil...

Funny, heartwarming and out of the box, this film’s message -through Chie's unique way of expressing herself and her view of the world- is that every relationship is unique and that communication, understanding and a healthy sense of humor are vital to a successful marriage!

A decent revenge drama, with an excellent acting, especially from Kim Hae Sook and Lee Kyung Young, both of whom delivered some strong emotional moments.
There were some plot holes, some dragging episodes, some frustrating illogical events, but overall it was interesting and entertaining.
Special kudos to Oh Dae Hwan, who delivered one of the best support police officers I've ever seen in k-dramaland: Oh Bong Sam was not dumb, not alcoholic, not violent, not 'dirty' but refreshing and cute!

An atmospheric, silent, soothing yet intense journey of a 'challenged' love and a novel, with equally elegant performances from both leads.

Thanks a lot!