SixFD has a plethora of characters that run the gamut of villainously vibrant, to agonizingly altered, to magnificently noble & every variation in b/t. My 2 fav. characters are B.Yo-Han (Ddangsae) and Y.Kyoon-Sang (Moo Hyul). Holy-academy-contender, didn't think Yo-Han could ever equal the Nobel quality of "Misaeng" but his performance here has just surpassed my, the producer's & the writer's expectations. The other standout is Kyoon-Sang, boy his acting pedigree is grown by the episodes. YKS is so adorable I just want to put him in my pocket, to have & to hold a figure of human purity. Yoo Ah-In is doing a fine job but I feel the aforementioned 2 actors have run away with the spotlight. The writers sketched Ah-In's role to be more of an anchoring type role (he is certainly capable of reaching into a complex role as seen in his prev. works). Finally Se-Kyung is admirably doing justice to her role. The 6+ grt actors is why I'm dedicating my time to this 50 epi Hx drama.
I am so glad I tuned in and gave this a chance bec it's absorbing and a total drama winner. Park Hae-Jin and Kim Go-Eun have a unique story to share with us. Bit by bit the back story and secondary character have weaved a tapestry of misunderstanding, flagrant use of jealousy and obsessiveness where even a sibling attempts to use and abuse her own brother to make up for her own lack personal moxie. Yoo Jung is not as tightly wound as he appears and In-Ho is not as care free as he expresses. The writer is keeping this drama's momentum with the subtle back stories melodically playing in and out of the present day dilemmas. It has a credible life lesson that: a misunderstood first take - may ripple into harmful after effects...effectively hurting-unjustly.
Yoo Seung-Ho come back drama showcased his tremendous gifts that he brings to the profession of acting, couple that with his alluring (almost Amime) face and I'm done, gone, and dancing on moon beams. ..................BELOW SPOILER ALERT.........................
The last episode was well done, finally the bad guys didn't just get a slap on the wrist or or major pass card, they got back all they dished out. Very emotional and completely well acted by EVERY ONE of the cast members.
This drama will be remembered for both its extremely exemplary and its horrifically heinous characters.
I wasn't sure about this drama at first but as the epi have revealed it it a winner. Park Hae-Jin and Kim Go-Eun have a unique story to share with us. Bit by bit the back story and secondary character have weaved a tapestry of misunderstanding, flagrant use of jealousy and obsessiveness where even a sibling attempts to use and abuse her own brother to make up for her character flaws. The writer is keeping this drama in play with the subtle back stories melodically playing in and out of the present day dilemmas. It has a credible life lesson that: a misunderstood first takes may ripple into harmful after effects...effectively hurting-unjustly....
The premise of the script seems unique with a healthy dose of social-political intrigue. Song Joong Ki will bring a dimension to his character's validity that's so real and faithful it will be career defining. Song Joong Ki will connect with us through his eyes, lead us with his expressions and moves our hearts to believe, our pulse to quicken and our palms to sweat and believe he is everything about his character. The body of his work exemplifies the diversity of his reach, he's able to ring in the delicate notes of an affable charmer, to a more darker emotionally angst fill every man and even haunt us in the memory of a mystical creature (Werewolf Boy) in a love with no end....
I'm so glad to be seeing Gin Goo is a capable and lovable actor and definitely will add value to this drama.
OMGosh Song Hye Kyo was brilliant in, That Winter, The Wind Blows and equally charming and endearing in Full House. Eager to see her beautiful and talented face grace us in this drama.
My initial fever for this little ditty(drama) has somewhat waned. I feel they are spending to much time with the slow motion fight scenes that are lackluster and undermines the suppose unique, high skills that they're touted to have. I feel the slow motion fight scenes are a filler device in the absence of developing story dynamics. But Lee Hyun Woo, sooo talented, so capable and his emotional nuances are deep. The 2 male leads unique/mystic air shared between them is intriguing. Ye Ji as Sim Soon Duk (role) is a total departure from her previous role in "Last". She is spunky, kind and her talents will surely come to bear trying to heal the unaware. The 4th person to round out this quartet is probably the wisest, with a will to equal a Titan. I suspects she has an undiscovered memory link with Shi Woo. The first 6 epi still have me in: fan bias, watch mode but no long: fan bias crazy-in-watch mode. I'm hoping it stays its course with some minor directorship adjustments.
I saw this while it originally aired and was quite surprised with its lingering and endearing quality. I was so taken by it it drew me in harder and faster then most dramas do.
For the first 6 ep I was thinking even if it was this second the episodes can't come quick enough. Thinking that "Remember" will be long etched in our memory for its sharp writing and snappy and seärng performance. I've always been impressed with Yoo Seung Ho's ability to transform his roles to a pulsating, fully breathing, real in the moment character/experience. It is mind blowing to witness such a young actor be in command of- the craft of acting- such that he might have written, THEE book on acting, couple that with his exquisite face and OMGosh I'm melting. Park Sung Woong performance is no joke either, and still has not had his last licks in this drama. Park Min Young is delicious as ever and capable beyond her beauty. Nam Gung Min is creepy with a capital "C" just walking within a 100 meters of him you put yourself in peril................................................................................ Up until epi 8 this was one of the most urgent need-to-watch-right-now dramas bec the writing and the acting was heart pounding and award winning, BUT then I detect some obvious lack of creativity in epi 8, what happen, did they switch writers? I hope and pray this drama regains it's initial intrigue bec my Yoo Seung Ho deserved writing equal to his skills.
This was an out of the ball park home run of a drama. Cruel City is one of my all time favorites. The screenwriter Yoo Sung-Yeol hit a home run with this drama. Yoo Sung-Yeol created a strong and intriguing plot - platform that any actor just by delivering the lines rote, would shine, but having Kyoung-Ho, Moo-Sung and Hyun-Min just shot the quality to the moon. The camera work and choreography of the fighting scenes made you feel the intensity (wanting to duck and cringe), The attention to detailing the underbelly of the drug world (at times) felt more like a raw undercover documentary. The emotions of all the actors were true and convincing. Jung Kyoung-Ho's was fascinating to experience his emotions come across his face, accent that with his suave graceful demeanor (007 debonair) and Lord have mercy I was 100% immersed. This is a must watch, one of Kdramas best. I will definitely be looking for more of this screenwriter's works. 2nd season, please.
Stunning, Brilliant, all the adjectives you can think of. This drama just took my breath away. Words cannot begin…
Wow and wow **bmore** you totally evaluated this drama so accurately, so on point with your observations. I also read your wonderful review on AWi, also love reading you on Viki yummy yummy.
This is quite the complicated story and one that requires more then 2 epi before its drama value seeps in. As long as it doesn't veer into the over dramatic, or thinned out with ridiculous fillers, it could very well end up the sleeper of the year. The acting is believable and each characters has maintained their defined personas. I want to continue watching beyond the 4 epi but I think I'll wait until it's nearly complete. But the 4 epi watched have been emotionally intriguing.that I will becoming back without a doubt.
"LAST" is blasting onto the list of the most intriguing dramas I've seen yet. Every week I willingly reincarnate and teleport to the real world of Seoul Station's smells, texture sounds and am embroiled in the moment, as one of them. Kye-Sang and Bum-Soo are killing their roles not to mention the whole of Seoul Seven. I feel like I'm at the World Poker Championship table wondering who's gonna make the best "flop", who's gonna win the next turn and who will "double down", who is untimely hiding the strongest "aggression factor" and who thinks they have the "ace in the hole." Having the knowledge of who will ultimately win with a royal flush is not spoiling the game afoot and the connections forged or destroyed on this road to redemption. A solid 8.5*.
Yong P'sl punch starts at epi 1 and continues to build. Few know the true tender and just reasons that drives Joo-Won's single minded economically outward approach during his residency. Even fewer (around him) appreciate the in between time: of connection, caring and skill that results in his patient's favorable outcome. Tae-Hee character is beautiful as always. By epi 4's end the punch initiated in 1 hits us square and center, blinding any 3rd eye leaving us gasping ...OMG!! The script is diverse and has bite, it more then just medical, it's got some gangsterish tones and corporate intrigue (so far) all blending into a rich tasting pie. Question is who will end up with the bigger sweeter slice. Solid 8.5*
I'm a super fan of Lee Joon Gi and my ardent wish is that this drama will put him pack up in the elite actors circle where he needs to be. I think his lead co-star Lee Yu Bi can match his charisma and help propel both this drama and their careers. Wouldn't it be great if they hooked up in real life. I really want to see LJG settle down with someone who won't take advantage of his innocence and I sense Yu Bi could be the one to spark his intellect and honestly intrigue him for life.
2015 will be remembered with having a very strong brilliant start, through the gift of Healer. So impressed with both lead actor and actress. The OST Eternal Love embodied the Healers message straight into our hearts. The most endearing thread that was golden to me was the love connection b/t Healer and Yeong -Shin it was true and straight as an arrow, unpretentious and most of all unwavering. The hardest thing for me was to let go of this drama at its end.
great write up so well written. I too was impressed with Chang Wook's gift of subtle nuances and complete and convincing role switches, juxtaposing the characters masterfully. The music director hit a home run with Eternal Love, a moving song that gave flight to the writers brilliant script, took my breath away every time it played..
Wow this is a story about a trangender working in a fiercly macho testostone driven detective divission. It shows the struggle of a detective Ji Wook, trapped in his body and the multi-level incidental cuts, indignations and bigoted remarks levied against his true core from all facets of his life. What a tough phylisophically nuiansed role achieved by Cha Seung Won. The coloration, lighting and overall feel was beautifully directed and Seung Won's acting masterful. Given the time the social constructs, I totally bought into the ending despite......... fully actualize his dreams. I bow for the courage the writer had in writing this beautifully sensitive script,
I bow for the director accepting this challenge and executing it with dignity,
I bow to the productions company for not shying away from the subject matter and
I bow to actor Cha Seung Won for his flawless performance.
The last episode was well done, finally the bad guys didn't just get a slap on the wrist or or major pass card, they got back all they dished out. Very emotional and completely well acted by EVERY ONE of the cast members.
This drama will be remembered for both its extremely exemplary and its horrifically heinous characters.
I'm so glad to be seeing Gin Goo is a capable and lovable actor and definitely will add value to this drama.
OMGosh Song Hye Kyo was brilliant in, That Winter, The Wind Blows and equally charming and endearing in Full House. Eager to see her beautiful and talented face grace us in this drama.
I bow for the director accepting this challenge and executing it with dignity,
I bow to the productions company for not shying away from the subject matter and
I bow to actor Cha Seung Won for his flawless performance.