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He is definitely gonna be the next big hit!
He's so young and very handsome, but very talented too!

This drama is one of the rare cases for me that I enjoyed it even though I didn't like the FL's character very much! She was selfish, whiny, manipulative and unsatisfied, always lying or hiding her thoughts, didn't stand by her friends (esp. Hye Jin) and didn't treat properly her mother, sister or boyfriend or apologized sincerely to anyone... Of course she admitted to some of her faults when she was confronted, but her character growth was the smallest compared to all the other girls and side characters...
Overall, it was a very interesting and realistic slice-of-life school drama, with impressive acting from all the young and veteran actors and well-fitted music.

Sounds very-very interesting! My cup of tea, or coffee I would say... :D

Such a well-written article! Beautiful gifs and excellent analysis! Once again, you nailed it!
If those who haven't given this amazing drama a try don't start watching it, after reading your article, they never will!
I thoroughly enjoyed it and, most of all, I really loved Baek Jin Sang's character growth and self-reflection process - the best I've seen in a very long while! Kang Ji Hwang was superb!
I agree with all the 'flaws to consider' you mentioned, but imo some of them added to the light-hearted feeling and enjoyment of the drama (e.g. theatrical acting, satirical humor).
I wish you the best in everything you're planning to do next year and I'm always anticipating your next article! <3

Not the most realistic medical drama I've watched, but surely one of the most fast-paced and entertaining ones! Nino's performance was the best - just brilliant, even though his character was a bit over the top!

Always a pleasure to read your articles - I really like the mixture of humor and seriousness you put in these...
Thank you and all the subbers out there! You have my utmost respect and admiration for your volunteer dedication and effort on subbing during your precious free time!

One of the most refined dramas I have watched in a while, dealing with 'difficult' social matters and relationships, such as divorce and its aftermath, family affairs, infidelity, friendships, failures and new beginnings. A realistic, beautifully-written slice of life drama with intelligent conversations, brilliant humor and believable, everyday characters.
All cast members did a marvelous job, but especially Bae Doo Na was the star of this drama! She was so natural: no make-up, no fancy clothes, but raw emotions, honest thoughts and once more an awesome performance. In fact, throughout the episodes, I was so invested in her character that I just wanted Hwi Roo to be happy, regardless of whom she would end up with...

Don't you worry.. I'm a proud member of the same club! ;)

Welcome back @catstreet! Always a pleasure to read your articles!
It is indeed one of the most intriguing, out of the box -internationally I dare say- dramas I've seen in a very long while! Detailed, stunning cinematography and graphics, captivating, original, fast-paced plot, and a beautifully matured Hyun Bin with a killer smirking face... I was sold since the first episode :D

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...