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yes, in Her Private Life, the chemistry is awesome. It works in Healer too. But in Queen for 7 Days, also less chemistry. I didn't mind, the actors are humans after all. Sometimes the chemistry comes naturally, sometimes it's a bit forced.

I really enjoyed the drama. It seems it's not everybody's piece of cake. I guess I'm okay with a series that's pretty realistic with marital and relationship and parents/parenting problems, not just fluffy and cute. Also, it turned out to be much more of an ensemble drama than just focused on the main couple. The weather forecasting theme was interesting to me. PMY role was perhaps overly dry but that's understandable given the weight of her responsibilities. I got to like the Mr. Um and Mr. Shin characters, they were understated, sympathetic and even low key hilarious. Congrats for a really good drama (I gave it a 9 instead of 8.5 seeing it get so much bashing - I guess much of the bashing comes from people having expectations that aren't met). I try to have as little expectations as possible, especially romancewise, let the drama be what it is. There's plenty out there to choose from.

I think the ending was the best thing in the drama. Realistic. It wasn't depressing imo

I didn't find the ending at all bad, it felt was very realistic. Uplifting even, in the way they acknowledged how they supported each other through difficult times. Baek Yi Jin had a career to pursue, he put that first, being in the midst of heavy world issues happening, and they drifted apart. Hee Do was already hurt by her mother also being a journalist and having somewhat trampled on her in the process. There was an inevitability to the break up and both led satisfactory lives afterwards. Is there ever a perfect worklife/lovelife/emotional support balance in any family, such a difficult equation. I appreciate the drama for tackling such issues, I didn't expect that and it was a positive aspect.

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Well said indeed. I was so moved by this drama. Heartfelt thanks from me too. I hope they get this message

she just gets less irritating to me as the drama gets more intense

Just wonderful. Creative, fresh, heartbreakingly beautiful. Cinematography is awesome. JCW is so great, the instantaneous shifts in the vibes he's giving are something else. Netflix and k-drama is really a match made in heaven. Pacing and lenght, perfect. First D.P. and Squid Game, now this, artistic victories and done with the highest level of ambition possible. 9.5 from me (0.5 points reduced is hair covering face irritation. Pls actors show your eyes and eyebrows don't reduce acting to movements of the lower lip).

I rewatch a lot. Great k-dramas remain just as great in rewatching, I've found myself to be just as enthralled in 2nd or 3rd watching. The good thing about rewatching is being able to appreciate the fine details more. Be it acting or cinematography or dialogue. Only difference is perhaps laughing more and crying a little less on 2nd watching, but that just means being tuned in and prepared in a good way. There's piece by piece rewatching, meaning just watching individual scenes. And there's rewatching whole series from start to end. There are many: Mr. Sunshine, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love From The Star, Something in the Rain, Memories of the Alhambra + some 20 more. I know now that I won't miss out on anything if I choose to rewatch - there will always be enough time.

I rewatch a lot. Great k-dramas remain just as great in rewatching, I've found myself to be just as enthralled in 2nd or 3rd watching. The good thing about rewatching is being able to appreciate the fine details more. Be it acting or cinematography or dialogue. Only difference is perhaps laughing more and crying a little less on 2nd watching, but that just means being tuned in and prepared in a good way. There's piece by piece rewatching, meaning just watching individual scenes. And there's rewatching whole series from start to end. There are many: Mr. Sunshine, It's Okay to Not Be Okay, My Love From The Star, Something in the Rain, Memories of the Alhambra + some 20 more. I know now that I won't miss out on anything if I choose to rewatch - there will always be enough time.

The description of this drama sounded so depressing that I avoided taking it up. Then I came here and read the comments (thanks folks!) And I loved the drama, it's far from depressing, it's actually very funny and heartwarming. The humor is top notch! The pacing and lenght (short) is perfect, there are no boring scenes. I am amazed by the acting skills of Jung Woo - what a great actor! One of the main reasons to watch this drama. The only negative thing to say that the rollercoaster turns to overdrive on the last episode, I wish they had ended the drama in the hospital scene. But folks, don't avoid this bc the description says it's about mental heath issues - it really doesn't delve on illness or splash you with murkiness.

Pls respect other people's opinions

"some semblance of normal" - well said! There's no talks about S4. https://www.soompi.com/article/1524940wpp/lee-ga-ryung-discusses-her-characters-changes-in-love-ft-marriage-and-divorce-3-her-real-age-and-more

We all have so many questions about S3, I'd really like to see an honest documentary (not a toothless variety show) about how it was done. Was it produced just because s2 ended in a messed up cliffhanger? Was it written during showing so that audience reactions changed the decisions and/or direction? Did the writer just think "to hell with the viewers they're not worth my genius writing so let's give them a perverted ghost and turn the grandma into a crazy murderous woman." Did the new directors influence the overall decisions or just film what was in the script? The strong parts of seasons 1 and 2 were mostly gone. There were strong hints at both asexuality (Seo Ban) and s/m tendencies (DM) but maybe those were deemed a no-go zone and it was wiped under the carpet. Production team was busy getting new product placements and that really showed. The whole overall thematics seemed to get a turn around with the instamarriages, the FLs ending up housewifes, giving up their own careers. I guess it's just me but I find it deviating from the more liberal spirit of the first 2 seasons. Hae Ryung at least could have had a decent closure and character development.

It's been a great new experience discussing the drama with you all!

I read your review. It was excellent, totally agree!

Hope Kim Jae Young is the ML. Somehow Go Kyung Pyo fits better in a triangle as in Chicago Typewriter and Don't Dare to Dream.

I'll even watch a zombie drama if Taecyeon is in it!

I'm with you. I changed my rating to 1.

still, there are some rules in dramaworld. Like, if you say somebody has an important secret, you gotta reveal it in the next episode. That's just how it's supposed to work. Real world is messy enough, dramaworld should not be failing us.