Drama could be shortened into less episodes, as the pacing is quite slow. Not a fan of Shin Min Ah (also in My Girlfriend is a Gumiho). Watched mainly for Lee Jun Ki, and the intriguing mysteries that surround the characters and supernatural events. Secondary characters quite cheesy and boring. Finished only out of curiosity.
Not much chemistry between the leads, the boyxboy kiss was hotter than the lame OTP kiss. The same song/dance routine is played almost every episode. Ala "You're Beautiful" with less panache.
I tried to plow through this show but in the end just watched 1/4 th of it because I could not stand the annoyingly selfish female lead character. Goodbye!
Greatly enjoyed the witty banter between the two leads and despite their differences, they are each other's strengths and weaknesses and both becoming the symbol of unity. It is very rewarding to see the making of a king and the people who support him. Presence of a kick-ass Queen to boot. Secondary characters are also given a lot of weight and not merely used as props.
The drama portrays the dilemma of choosing between family/friends and love as being more difficult than what it seems to be in fantasy, that there are actual consequences stemming from these choices. The slow pacing of the drama, compounded with repetitive dramatic situations and annoying characters (controlling mother and bratty female) detract from the series.
I was prepared to give this a lower grade because of the family infighting (mostly between the parents) that dominated the first part of the show and it brought back not so good memories. Also for the wailing (I mean wailing, not crying) and temper tantrums from the daughter that got on my nerves (then I remember that she was supposed to be a teenager).
The flashbacks were a good ploy and created suspense but could be a bit confusing at times. But it redeemed itself past the 2nd half. Quirky and funny show about friends, brotherhood, and family, but all those sheep "baa" prompts could be toned down. Loved that it was not as cliché like a lot of dramas but a realistic portrayal of first loves, unrequited loves, and 2nd or 3rd loves. Very down to earth and practical and certainly not your run-of-the-mill drama.
Chronicling the journey of an indie band trying to find their own identity while maintaining their brotherhood. Enjoyed the realism of the story because nothing in life always comes tied up in a neat and pretty bow. Lee Min Ki is great in his cameo as the Lead Rocker Byung Hee (I actually loved his character the best). Bonus: There are five flower boys to choose from.
Even though it is a period romance drama, it is very engaging with superb acting from everybody, especially from Kim Soo Hyun. Great ensemble that even the secondary characters have their own purpose. There's something of everything: thriller, suspense, romance, drama, tragedy, family, politics, comedy that keeps you at the edge of the seat. Definitely worth the watch.
So far, the least likeable of the "Flower Boy" series as the plot is slow and the cast of characters are less interesting. The acting and portrayal of the male lead is the only saving grace but the lack of chemistry with Park Shin Hye may be partly to blame for the lackluster story.
Really good story with human dramatic elements. The hospital politics can be a tad tedious towards the end but it is a feel good story about human compassion and people's ability to overcome obstacles.
"What a tangled web we weave" is the perfect phrase for this courtroom drama. Though sometimes convoluted, the events are all tied up one way or another. Noona romance made believable only by Lee Jong Suk's portrayal of a valiant love-lorn noona-protector, but chemistry between the pair not so much. The suspense all but makes up for it.
After watching a quarter of the drama, I was not motivated to watch it for a few reasons: mainly, the ML's annoying fake laughter and secondly, the FL's sickly-looking character. The over-the-top antics of the villagers and the one-dimension caricatures in the drama did not aid in supporting my need to watch this drama. Then knowing there was all the ill-fated and illogical coincidences, ML losing memories, FL losing baby, SFL losing her man, SML losing his love, really did not entice me to continue.
IMO, The best of the series only because of the male lead Sung Joon and his character Wan trumps all the negatives in the drama, and because it is cable, more "adult" (compared to mainstream rom-coms) themes are explored, such as single mothers, and depicts love and sex in realistic terms. The chemistry and dynamic among the cast is great. Not as much bed scenes as the 1st of the series, but the story has more meat to it, and the kisses are still hot.!
I think the drama has a potential to be more amazing as it tackles mature and serious issues like mental illness which is big taboo in reserved societies like Korea. I appreciate the realistic elements as it deals with this subject without being patronizing and the drama discussing mental problems with a very gentle and delicate hand. However, what I find issue with is that almost EVERYBODY in the damn show has a mental health problem.
I get it that it's about psychologists and their patients, but how unlucky can one be, having a schizophrenic BF, an non-functional father, and the female lead herself battling issues with intimacy on her own. As if not to be outdone by his GF's miserable life, the Male lead suffers from a serious mental illness brought on by his abusive upbringing and violent past, which affected also his mother who suffers from disassociation and his brother with anger issues. Then after all the miserable stories we hear, everyone seems to be all miraculously happy in the end with their respective partners. Jo In Sung is a very good actor, however, his aegyo moments are cringeworthy. He cannot do cheese.
Story and characters are adorable. Cinematography and music timing is also pretty impeccable. The sizzling chemistry between Kim Soo Hyun & Jun Ji Hyun propels the drama into another dimension, and arguably, there are no other actor/actress that could play these lead roles so well as they brought the quirkiness of the characters to life. Some loopholes/questions remain unsolved though. It seems like a hodgepodge of secondary characters and events skimming the surface with not enough backstory, thrown in for convenience sake. Not as airtight or compact as it could be and a little drawn out at the end. This is more of a drama that tugs at the heartstrings rather than cater to logical reasoning (even on the non-fantastical elements).
Best of Park Shin Hye's dramas, and she has finally learned how to kiss. Pairing with Lee Jong Suk is adorable. Good and poignant story about journalistic integrity, and that the choices a reporter chooses to make will affect the lives of other people. Debate between the quest for the truth and the thirst for ratings, plus other dichotomies.
This drama will only appeal to a select few. If you are morally appalled at the thought of an emotional affair between a 20+ yr old man and a much older woman, run from this drama. Otherwise, it is a beautifully crafted love story between two people who have similar interests but opposing ambitions. It is the story of two people's journey and the choices they make in life: whether to be poor in love but wealthy in life. ..or to be poor in life but rich in love. Can you really have both? Yoo Ah in is perfect as the piano prodigy as his fingers weave through the keys. Great acting from both leads. Only drawback from the drama is it could be draggy at some parts.
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The flashbacks were a good ploy and created suspense but could be a bit confusing at times. But it redeemed itself past the 2nd half. Quirky and funny show about friends, brotherhood, and family, but all those sheep "baa" prompts could be toned down. Loved that it was not as cliché like a lot of dramas but a realistic portrayal of first loves, unrequited loves, and 2nd or 3rd loves. Very down to earth and practical and certainly not your run-of-the-mill drama.
I get it that it's about psychologists and their patients, but how unlucky can one be, having a schizophrenic BF, an non-functional father, and the female lead herself battling issues with intimacy on her own. As if not to be outdone by his GF's miserable life, the Male lead suffers from a serious mental illness brought on by his abusive upbringing and violent past, which affected also his mother who suffers from disassociation and his brother with anger issues. Then after all the miserable stories we hear, everyone seems to be all miraculously happy in the end with their respective partners. Jo In Sung is a very good actor, however, his aegyo moments are cringeworthy. He cannot do cheese.