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An average start, with some promise.

Besides the sci-fi elements this was a pretty average start. Sure there's promise. To be quite honest I don't care for either leads at this point, but there's room to develop them.



My first glaring issue is that Song Yi is apparently a classic airhead/stupid lead. Though I do enjoy the take on how quickly everyone is to immediately start bashing her. It's true with social media. One minute you're praising them, the next there's blood in the water and everyone is a bully.



Min Joon's is the smart and cold lead. With glimpses of the past when he first landed on our planet his warmth is apparent, it's clear that living that long and watching everyone die has made him cold. Though I wonder how smart he is if he hasn't jumped on silencing head phones? Though I guess if he can hear through sound proof apartments the poor guy is screwed. But . . . what if he was on his planet he wouldn't have this issue? Wouldn't they have mediation things so they could block out the noise and sleep.



There's already some glaring issues with the science here. That's okay, there's room for explanations later.



The setup for reincarnations/fated love is nicely developed. Min Joon's minions are really cute and I hope they're a part of the story and not just obligatory side characters. The third wheel of the love triangle is nice, Hui Kyung, and I already feel bad for him! Overall it's an all right start.

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Jul 3, 2016

Yeah, you'll need that box of tissues.

Well, I was spot on. Tissues are going to be needed, and a box of comforting dark chocolates. This episode was so human and real. That's been the magic of Dear My Freinds. When it hits those human moments on the head and we realize that this very thing could be happening.



Whehter it's getting a view point from the parent's or the child's perspective.



Park Wan is right. Our parents take care of us our entire life. When something bad happens to ones parent they do think selfish thoughts. The reality is though that everyone is going to think selfish thoughts. What makes parents and children family is what they do when those selfish thoughts have cleared.



Overall I cried. Yeah. Dear My Friends balance of sadness and happiness has deifnitely tipped. We're seeing the sadness of aging in its element now. With two episodes left I'm gonna keep that box of tissues on stand by.



(Park Wan can not give up her man. Yeong Ha will totally understand, if not that's not how I thought he was or their love.)

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Jul 2, 2016

Another fun blooper reel!

Yeah, for more fun blooper reels! I love them so much! (If you're wondering where they're in place of the previews for the next episode at the end of the episode.)



Joon Soo, I believe in you. He did the right thing in this episode! Despite me being on "team Dan Tae" and all Joon Soo was the lead I thought Gong Shim should end up with. He's so thoughtful and I love how he treats her. At this point I have a case of second lead syndrome, while still liking the first guy! Ha-ha. They're both keeping her in the dark and they are both at a crossroads. I believe that once Joon Soo is given sometime to process everything he will do the right thing. Heck, it would be crazy if he didn't protect his mother. This is the one good thing about the melodrama plot right now. Seeing Joon Soo's discovery and finding out how he's gong to handle it all.



Other than that I don't care for the melodrama taking over. The plot was obvious from the get go and I knew the who, what, and why before characters were even revealed. Honestly the plot is tired and old, and too predictable. That's why I thought the obligatory melodrama plot would be more of a back burner thing.



I think the writer has forgotten that the show is called Beautiful GONG SHIM!!!! There's hardly any of her and she's whom I'm watching it for. Dan Tae and Joon Soo are both great male leads, but the show is not named after them and I wouldn't watch it just for them. Gong Shim has been benched, she's like the bone between two dogs right now. Additional tension between Dan Tae and Joon Soo. Gong Shim is such an interesting female character for dramas and well developed, I don't like her being benched so two guys can fight it out.



(Oh, and Dan Tae was looking at her when she fell. What happened to his super powers? He caught her last time. I'm starting to see a pattern with this drama writer . . . . )

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Jun 30, 2016

Perfect balance.

What a perfect balance. Once case ends and the new one begins. The first case is solved and brings up many moral dilemmas. The man killed 11 girls, but it's true what Hae Yeong said, "Some people are born monsters and others become monsters because of other people." Despite that I felt and understood the killer. Which is where the true power of any good writing hits home. But it doesn't just bring up the morals of a killer, but when Hae Yeong had the chance to give the name of the killer over to Jae Han. The fear of exchanging the lives of those girls heavy on his mind.



I honestly appreciated the reflection. Things work out, as far as we know. So it makes Hae Yeong not hesitate about the In Joo case. Though considering his conviction about finding out the truth behind his brothers wrongful imprisonment and death there's no way he wouldn't want to do some rewriting of history. So I found his conviction to let the serial killer not be caught in the past interesting, and a bit of a double standard.



Again this episode beautiful blends the timeline. The present and the past are becoming scary. I really worry about Hae Yeong. He knows Jae Han was wrongfully accused and then went missing. Why would he not be a little more worried? Especially since it seems to have some kind of connection to the In Joo case? Which I'm pretty sure Hae Yeong noticed the date of when Jae Han went missing. With this ending I'm really nervous about how the bad guys are going to spin the story. Like framing Hae Yeong. Things are going to be super intense from here.



(Fun little note I loved how all of the guys in the squad, in the past, new about Soo Hyun's crush. When she left the room and they all quite pretending to be ignoring her so they can gossip about her and Jae Han! Too funny!)



Overall I'm eager to see detective Jae Han and Hae Yeong's brother saved. I remember the dramatic ending of Frequency, and boy do I want a spectacular repeat with Signal.

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Jun 26, 2016

The burning emotions!! Wow.

Cheap pun I know, but the fire storm of emotions this episode made me have. I cried, I know they can probably save that person because they're a main character, but my goodness this episode was intense.



I know I complained about another story hitting so close to home with Jae Han, but at least the writer is doing everything in her power to make it A-mazing. Its hitting hard just how dangerous and unpredictable changing the past can be. The ramifications of not just killing people in the past (we don't' know if that little girl and her father would have died together on the bus or not, or if the girl would have lived), but killing people in the future.



For the sake of not spoiling anything I won't go into depth. Trust me though, you're going to want to be able to watch the next episode immediately! A life is on the line.

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Jun 26, 2016

So good, but . . .

The writing for this show is truly top knotch. However, I didn't like that the next case twisted around affecting people Jae Han knows again. It's just too sloppy that it happened AGAIN and that things fall the same way. I well say it hits home how careful Hae Yeong needs to be. Jae Han hasn't seen the truth of what happened in the future. Hae Yeong is cautious because of the people who died in 2015, but he doesn't truly understand how dangerous it all is.



I'm still very curious as to when we're gong to get the full story about Hae Yeong's bother. The build up is intense.



I love how well Signal is pulling together. We get flashbacks to when Jae Han is getting the transmissions, Soo Hyun's flashbacks about Jae Han, and Hae Yeong's teasing flashbacks. Right from the beginning Signal has been ambitious and the writing and stories have nailed it.



Though I would like to have not every case somehow be linked or involved to Jae Han on a personal level. Signal is very character driven, but it doesn't need to be lazy. Make them work for the cases more, and quit making me have to watch poor Jae Han cry because of the loved ones he's constantly losing!

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Jun 25, 2016

Holy cow! Each episode is just packing a punch as the end of the show comes closer!

Each episode since 9 has been packing such an emotional wallop! The depth of these peoples lives is beautiful. I loved the sleepover with all of the Aunts. It was so cute and heartwarming. I really hope that there are people like this that keep having childish fun. Ages is just a number. Not to mention keeping these friendships throughout such long lives.



Again this episode masterfully expands upon everyone's story. I can't be happier.



Hee Ja's fate has be worried. Not to mention the cliffhanger with Nan Hee and her mom at the hospital. I also love the message of ignorance being no excuse. That people change and they don't take the time to reflect on their actions. I don't know what is going to happen between Suk Kyoon and Jung Ah. But I'm rooting for them.



While I've been foolish enough to say Choong Nam needs a man in past reviews, I think she is already happy. She's chosen her life and it's great to see how much she cares for everyone.



This, for me, is definitely one of the top shows of 2016.

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Jun 19, 2016

Have to give it to the writer . . .

Have to give it to the writer, this show never lets up. Wow, events and twists. One after another. Boom, big bomb dropped. Only to have another one dropped.



Though I have to admit I hate how last episode Hyun Seo was all: Seo Ri can save herself and all of us! Now he's switched too the "one acting as the boundary can save her" AND "true love can only save her." *sighs* It was a lovely dream, but I guess I'm just left to see how it will all play out.



Mad props the director for keeping Mirror of the Witch looking so good! There was some serious magical affects going on and they looked great. Not to mention the costume design and look of each scene is always on point.



I am disappointed to where things went with Sol Gae, Poong Yeon's apprentice/helper. Don't get me wrong I had kind of figured it, but I was just so excited by her character that I wanted more! More I tell you!



Another great episode. I am so pleased to have more of Seo Ri and Heo Jun! They're developing into characters you can really get behind, and if they're going to introduce this whole true love thing I'm gonna have to by both Heo Jun and Poon Yeon's affection at some point.



Warning to viewers: This one has a crazy cliffhanger.

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Jun 15, 2016

Very cute.

What a cute episode! I love Bo and Yoa's interactions together. Not to mention Zi Yu's freiendly chat with Yoa. I love that he wants to help Bo out so much, but that he also is a friend of Yoa's.



This was a very cute episode and I love the character connections that are forming. Not to mention that it's out in the open that Yoa and Bo are courting each other.
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Jun 14, 2016

Dan Tae is an odd fellow and that's why we love him!

Dan Tae is an odd fellow and that's why we love him. Man Beautiful Gong Shim is tearing me apart with the love triangle and bromance. At first I didn't want Dan Tae to win the girl because Joon Soo was clearly the better guy. But now they've both developed and they're both worthy. >_< It's all so magical.



I'm a little disappointed that the secret of what happened to Joon Pyo is being dragged out this way. However, the writer is doing an excellent job masking it all behind Dan Tae finding out who hurt his dad and so on. The problem is WE already know what happened, so a lot of the suspense has been taken out.



Thankfully this was another emotionally driven episode. We get to see Dan Tae being savvy and smooth in his own odd way. Strangely enough I feel like Gong Shim took a bit of a back seat as this was more Dan Tae's episode. We see her feeling more clearly and I'm sure I'll be happy with the out comes. I really hope that Joon Soo and Dan Tae get more time together. Every time they were this episode I loved it.



Gong Mi has really fallen in the background these past two episodes. We see her lurking, but she's stalled out. It was interesting seeing her parents talking frankly about her greed and that maybe she should chill out. They starting to see both their children a bit more clearly.



Another fun episode! I hope Gong Shim can find another job soon though!

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Jun 12, 2016

Well I'm in!

After 4 episodes I'm definitely sticking this drama out. I really like the mesh of my favorite crime shows from the US with drama land additions and twists to the plot. It's this magical feeling!



I'm very curious as to whom the picture taker is. Either a serial killer that is obsessed with Bo, or a government agency. My guess would be whoever chained him up in the first episode flashbacks! I do love a good build up.



I loved the look on Jian Yao's face when she saw the father and sun reunite. In the end I know she'll choose to stay on as Bo's assistant, but I loved her take on events. So I look forward to watching the process as she finally decides to take the job.



Overall a great episode and I love the character interactions that the writers have created. Especially as the actors execute them. Love Me if You Dare is one of those rare treats that creates excellent chemistry with its cast and develops the characters. I suppose at this point it can be considered a slow drama, but it makes up for it in the build up of the world and characters.

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Jun 10, 2016

Intense.

Wow, this was an intense episode. With the IF project time line coming to an end, not to mention Bo Nui needs to find a Tiger and catch him. ^_- Thing is the situation is crazy dangerous. Meeting a total stranger and trusting them to just keep it to sex and hopefully the sex is vanilla!



Su Ho was right, and he saved her more than once. But you can't help but feel for Bo Nui and her stupid actions. She knows it's crazy, but she will do anything for her sister.



I really love that aspects of the side characters as they all interact with eahtoher. I am shipping people now! Even a couple characters with multiple girls! I just can't decide who I ship more.



Su Ho is bordering on one of those jerk leads. He's saved her from her own stupidity, but I feel like he's doing it in a cruel way. Not to mention that he wanted answers from Bo Nui, who's more than willing to give answers, but cuts her off and then just insults her. He is judging her.



I suppose a man like Su Ho needs to figure it out for himself. Though he is given the answer, so I feel like he should at some point really communicate with Bo Nui.



Because, I won't lie, I'm feeling the chemistry between Bo Nui and Su Ho. But they honestly haven't had that much interactions with each other. When they are interacting it's mostly yelling at each other! What I have now is a serious case of second lead syndrome. Gary (Gary Choi/Gun Wook) has my heart in this romance. The moments the two have been beautifully played out and Lee Soo Hyuk as Gary stole my heart. Not to mention that both Bo Nui and Gary have not only been developed, but have the most development thus far.



The ending cliffhanger was so cruel. I'm pretty sure that Su Ho is not there for a quickie. If they writers really go this far this early, my hats off to them. It will make for a very interesting drama. One way or another I'm captivated by this drama and it's characters. I feel like things may go for a tragic twist . . . my speculations will be in my feeds update.

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Jun 10, 2016

This is the episode!

Lucky Romance is definitely growing on me. The love that Bo Nui has for her sister is staggering. It hit me while I was watching that all of her superstitions and craziness about sleeping with a man born of the tiger, is because she needs to hold on desperately to the belief that her sister will wake up. She knows it all sounds crazy, but if her doing all that could some how help her sister she would do it. Truly that depth of love is beautiful. It may be a gimmick for the show, but in this episode the writer, director, and actress made me believe it. ;_;



On the butterfly talisman, I thought the shaman said it was for protecting Su Ho from Bo Nui's unluckiness? So the shaman is lying? If all the superstitions are to believe is the Shaman scamming her, or trying to sneakily help?



The story and cast is really growing on me. They all play off of each other well. Despite myself I have definitely fallen for this drama, it's addicting. Not to mention that it is making me laugh as the humor finds it's self, want to cry with Bo Nui, and have a good time. It's crazy, all of it! That's part of it's charm and I think episode 5 pulls all of the craziness together to create a solid episode.

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Jun 8, 2016

Four Stars

What games are Choong Nam playing? She was ready to step out on the her fancy of Sung Jae because she didn't really want a man that bad, or at least him. I think her nephew is right, she's bored!



What a great episode. While it left us in a cliffhanger about Park Wan and Nan Hee, it did build up the suspense quite well.



Overall another solid episode. I love watching the relationships unfold. There were so many wonderful heartfelt moments. Not to mention that I love the music for this drama, especially how well it's used.
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Jun 8, 2016

It's coming . . .

It's coming the face off between Park Wan and Nan Hee. Personally I'm on Park Wan's side and adherently hope she tells her off. I hate it when people go sneaking and lurking to find out what they want. Instead of simply asking that person face to face. If Nan Hee does something foolish (like the previews are showing) she could damage her daughter's reputation and lose her her job!



Overall I thought this episode was grand. Suk Kyoon and Sung Jae had some great fun getting revenge for Suk Kyoon's daughter. I love the music that accompanied them. Sung Jae is annoying me with this love triangle game he's playing. Clearly he knows Hee Ja is his main goal, and he likes that she's saying know. Poor Choong Nam is the back up. I'm excited at the prospect of Choong Nam facing him and telling Sung Jae off.



The funeral was lovely and moving, and I had never thought of the fact that as an older person losing your parent you become an orphan. It's true, everyone has to grieve their parent at some point.



Dear My Friends is turning out to be a potent show of raw emotions. I love the cast here, especially the decades long friendships and histories. I for one am thrilled for wherever this show takes me. (And I wonder if Min Ho will be on man patrol for his mother? ^_-) It also breaks my heart that Suk Kyoon is doing what he can to fix his mistake and to help his daughter, but has he truly waited to long to change?



Well I'm off to what is going to be one dramatic episode.

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