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zero chemistry between leads, leading to a very boring movie.

I feel the same way. Esp the last episode....I was hiding behind my pillow watching it cause there was so much second hand embarrassment...

This drama was............a mess. The last few episodes esp were filled with so many cringe worthy moments I was ff through basically half of it. I wish they could have focused on one element instead of trying to do everything. If they had just focused on his growth as an action hero instead of the love triangle and wishy-washyness of the main leads this could have been better. The script was weak, the acting overdone (esp by LDW) and the directing did not match the story line. It seemed like the director wanted it to be like a slow romance when the script demanded for action.

You can tell LDW didn't give a crap by the either his lack of emotion or his overacting. Only character that really did well was Secretary Ko. He reminded me soooooooo much of Kronk from The Emperor's New Groove. But the rest of the cast were meh, except for the best friend and younger brother who acted really well despite the weirdness of the show.

It's ok to watch to waste time like someone commented below. You really need to ask all form of logic to stop existing once you click play.

Misaeng is unlike any other Korean drama, to be honest it feels more like a japanese drama to me. And I loved it. It's slow, describes everyday office life in a realistic and relatable manner with impeccable acting and warmth.

For me what really made this drama stand out to me was the relationship between Sales Team 3. Their team had such amazing chemistry that made you root for them through each hardship. Many times through the series I found myself saying "don't hurt my sales team 3!!!". Their sense of loyalty towards one another is one that really doesn't exist anymore these days.

I esp loved Mr Oh's and Geu Rae's relationship, as a boss, a mentor, a friend, a father-figure, it was just amazing. The supporting cast were brilliant as well, you go from hating some of them (baek-ki i'm looking at you) to loving them as well, esp suk yool, who is so adorable through the series.

This is one of the few dramas that are dramatic without having excessive drama in them, rather it is a quiet illustration of life as an ordinary worker, the painful learning process of new employees and hoops that older ones have to jump through to teach and protect them. It silently teaches you about life.

This would have been a better drama if I had nothing to compare it to. Whilst it started out pretty ok, it just lost itself somewhere in the middle and was no longer entertaining to watch. I have no idea what they did with nodame's character because towards the end she became more and more of an airhead with this annoying "cuteness" that was nothing like the original nodame. they even didn't focus that much on the music which is what made nodame so special to begin with.

the only thing worth watching in this drama was joo won because as usual his acting was spot on and the guy playing il ruk wasn't bad either.

i would probably not rewatch this since i had to force myself to finish it.

Agree, Stressman looked wayy too normal. Hopefully the actor can bring out the quirkiness.

Oh thanks! Will go put them on my list.

I heard those had sad endings?

Do Not Want. Please don't do this after the massive train-wreck that was BOF US remake (was that a student project?).

"and more like watching jaba the hut slowly stangled by his own fat while he sleeps." - This is a hilarious comparison and unfortunately one that can be used for many Tdramas!

I agree with everyone else, this might just be the best drama out of 2014. It was definitely the most meaningful one. There wasn't a single thing to complain about the this drama, the acting, the storyline, the script, the music (except maybe they kept playing Queen's Best Friend at the wrong times IMO).

I loved how they tackled mental health issues in this drama. The therapy sessions combined with correct dosages of medical drugs, and how some people were understanding but some people weren't. This drama really broke my heart in many ways over and over again but it still remained sweet throughout those moments, which is what life is really. That, I think, separates this drama from other melodramas. They managed to find the perfect balance between drama, pain and happiness.

I adored the relationship between the two leads, the friendships and the support system they had built in this house. Finally a Kdrama that isn't afraid of HUGS! Everyone hugged everyone and that was just lovely. I really hope that through this drama people become more curious about mental health and realise that therapy is not for "crazy" people but anyone. It's just about finding a way back to 'normalcy', if I can say that.

**slight spoiler**
I know some people think the ending was too sugar coated but I think that the whole point of this drama is to show that people with mental health can lead happy fulfilling lives as well, even after everything the two brothers went through, they can find their way back to stability with the help of a great support system, so I absolutely adored the ending.

ETA: I get how everyone seems to hate the mom and sister but unless you have been through that position where you have to be the carer for someone your whole like and it's likely it will never end, there is no stop to it, you really can't judge them for how they reacted/lived in wanting their daughter/sister to not put herself through it...again, or even the mom cheating (which is wrong but not hard to empathise with). It's not easy being a carer, and I can't believe anyone who would judge them. First start building a society which is more supportive of mental health issues and a support system for caregivers before jumping onto the judging bandwagon.

Sigh. Not a fan of this lady, she really needs to go back to the start and learn acting. I never find her roles believable. This is purely about her talent, not anything against her. I just find all her acting either non-existent or painfully forced.

Thanks!

Does the acting get any better? I'm at ep 18 and I have to say, no one seems to know how to act and the script is such a mess. I have no idea what the writer is trying to convey in any of the scenes. Does this get any better or should I just drop it now and save myself the pain?

Hi, just wondering if you finished watching it, does it have a happy ending? Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations for more dramas like this? With happy ending?

This drama.... so many feels *_* *_*

I wasn't too sure when I started this drama, having started a few historical Mainland dramas and being bored to death by dragging/nonsensical plot lines or cringing at the overacting, but this drama is so different from the rest. I struggled through the first episode, but the rest of it was so dramatic I often forgot what time it was.

Although the story is not new, it played out wonderfully as it is so character driven. You really end up loving each member of the group and never want them to separate. This is one of the few dramas where the lack of romance didn't bother me too much (being a romance junkie I usually start losing interest if the romance is lacking). This drama really sucks you into the plot/characters. I even felt for the main villain Bao, at times pitying him, at other times hating him. I thought I wouldn't like Ruyi's character much but the last few episodes made me admire her so much that I actually felt (for a brief moment) that Li Ge should remain single.

Thumbs up to the writer, the way Li Ge would solve cases, or find a way out of a tricky situation was always fascinating. The chemistry between the four heros is amazing, as is their (often) deadpanned delivery of humorous lines. Sure there are plot holes in this drama, but the acting and overall story more than make up for it. I really hope if they make a sequel (as someone commented below), they manage to keep the charm of this season. Wonderful wonderful drama !

I REALLY HOPE THIS IS TRUE

"many of the so-called scandals you see in dramas are meant to cast female characters in a bad light (e.g. as manipulative golddiggers for instance) and they portray the male character as an innocent saint "-THIS THIS THIS

(sorry forgot to add how much agree with that statement).

@cinnamaroll Thank you for this comment. I didn't know how to word what was wrong with that comment and you managed to put it so eloquently. I find it quite depressing how in cases like these there will always be someone who says "she could have started it" or "she could have done it to herself" (as implied some comments above). Do people not understand how hard it is already for women to report abuse cases? Often women only report as a last resort and that too after experiencing it for far too long. These victim blaming comments don't help anyone, rather they just feed to a society that already makes it difficult for women to find any justice in a broken system.