Feel good drama about people trying to live out their dreams, even though they're past their prime. Watched mainly for Park Seo Joon and I heard this was funny. The second couple though wasn't really to my taste, especially when they entered a love triangle with an annoying female character who can't seem to take no for an answer.
I personally love this story about a human pretending to be a robot when the actual robot is in repairs and managed to capture the heart of an eccentric CEO who happens to have human-contact allergy. Of course you have to suspend your disbelief in order to watch this drama. There are a lot of cutesy, funny moments in the first half of the movie, and then some heartbreaking scenes in the last half. Yoo Seung Ho is very dashing in this drama as he displays a wide range of emotion without overacting.
This is probably the first drama where I sided more with the Male lead than the female lead, and it's mostly because of Seung Ho's acting. Chae Soo Bin is not so shabby herself and she had to portray 3 characters, as a robot, as human, and as a human pretending to be a robot. However I could not relate to her when she managed to deeply hurt the person she is supposedly striving hard to protect. I did not like any of the secondary characters at all, and their individual story lines just bored the heck out of me, except when they are interacting with the lead characters. But this drama showcase that love, whether familial or romantic, conquers all.
This is a drama that kept me on my toes. The characters have their own strengths and weaknesses as they solve crimes that involve dangerous encounters with the corrupt elite, but yet they risk their lives to be righteous and hold on to the belief that one day good will triumph over evil as long as you don't give up. It's a mind-boggling drama that needs a lot of brain power to comprehend.
A very intriguing political, criminal, and social drama about the role of prosecutors and police, and how lines can be blurred between good and bad. It can be heady sometimes to follow the drama, but so worth it to follow the twists and turns as the Main characters navigate the complex web of truth and lies, as they fight for justice.
I was hesitant to watch this drama, until somebody recommended it to me. It was better than I thought as it has new plot devices, it was very entertaining and funny. Like the fact that this time, it is for a change that we have a woman protecting her man! There are over the top moments though, like with the gang squads, and some unnecessary fillers and repetitive moments, but over all a joy to watch and lead actor and second male leads are hot to boot!
I absolutely loved this offbeat love story between human and machine. I find the Premise of a Robot developing Human emotions very intriguing as the Robot also is a "better" person than the human version that he was supposed to portray. Seo Kang Joon managed to elicit entirely different feelings by portraying two characters so effortlessly. Kang So Bong as a character initially irritated me but she redeemed herself when she finally made the right choice by being less selfish, and help Nam Shin Robot to grow as his own entity. The other secondary characters, whether they are villains or not, are well-rounded that they have their own distinct personalities and characters.
Tried to watch this twice but Dropped at 25%. It is supposedly one of the funniest Korean show ever, but while I do admit there are some quite funny moments, I feel that some of the humor is forced. Also, I am not into plotless sitcoms that go nowhere. Hence not a fan of Seinfeld.
I dropped this drama after watching a few episodes because the pace is soooooo freaking slow and characters so one-dimensional. The acting is also stiff. I also checked the kissing scenes and blah they're like mosquito bites. ...if it's romance, I'm expecting the kisses to be good or at the very least, decent. I don't expect any good kissing scenes like from Healer or any dramas that focus on thriller or political themes....but if a drama is touting itself to be a romance, decent kisses are a must. Save yourself the misery or take the risk. I feel this drama is overhyped and its popularity questionable. If the only reason why this drama got a high rating and became popular is because it is a social commentary on the standards of beauty and the plastic surgery industry and trying to give a message that girls need self esteem ...that beauty is in the inside....yada yada yada..... then I don't need to watch a Boring drama just to know that.
The only thing that keeps me going is the acting of Jung Hae In. But otherwise this is a slow-cooking drama made worse by alternating cringe-worthy sound tracks playing at inappropriate moments. I was rooting for the couple in the beginning but towards the end, I feel frustrated for the Main Female Lead that I wanted to push her off a cliff because the self-sacrificing male lead deserved better.
The decisions made by the female martyr seemed so self-serving even when she thought she had good intentions, as if she WANTS to play the role of the suffering victim that needs to be saved by the young prince. The drama wants to come across as an art film but becomes more fartsy than artsy. Saving this film from pure destruction is the chemistry between the leads, but otherwise this drama can go to hell along with the obnoxious, social-climbing mother.
I watched 25% of this drama and the story did not grab my attention. I was disappointed that male lead changed his hobo look to conform to society's expectations of a clean-cut man. He was more interesting as a quirky character and the minute he tried to "look" acceptable was the minute he lost his oddball personality. What is also lacking in this drama was the chemistry between leads that it was hard for me to be invested in their love story.
I watched 25% of this drama and the story did not grab my attention. I was disappointed that male lead changed his hobo look to conform to society's expectations of a clean-cut man. He was more interesting as a quirky character and the minute he tried to "look" acceptable was the minute he lost his oddball personality. What is also lacking in this drama was the chemistry between leads that it was hard for me to be invested in their love story.
Absolutely one of my favorite rom-com! It is one of the cutest and funniest and also hottest! rom-com with legit kiss scenes between Park Min Young and Park Seo Joon. It is like "Two Week's notice" but feels like months which I certainly did not mind. None of the secondary characters however have a strong presence, some even are slightly off-putting but the two leads and their chemistry, plus the plot propels this drama to the top.
The beginning started out strong. The two leads have chemistry and are easy on the eyes. My favorite actress Park Min Young and one of the hotties from Coffee Prince together in a drama, what's not to like? Well, what started out as fluffy and funny about the fangirling life became a boring story about the curating process. The story was too predictable for me, and too sweet for my tastes. The drama switched from the female's story quickly to the male's story and different arcs in between, which is fine if the elements were introduced smoothly. Alas, what you get from this drama is bits and pieces of everyone's story but not fully baked. Disappointing one-dimensional secondary characters that could have contributed more to the drama.
The bestfriends-turned-lovers trope is the premise of the drama. Normally I like this type of story, however, I think my second-lead syndrome prevented me from enjoying this drama to the fullest. I didn't buy in to the main pairing because it took quite some time before the male lead realized his love for his bestfriend and it was close to the end. The romantic plot didn't fully develop for me to believe that those two could be more than friends.
It was kind of slow in the beginning, but it picked up quickly. The story about the publishing industry, the process of how a book gets made was really interesting, especially if you like writing and books, which I do. The May-December romance of a divorcee and her best friend did not blossom until towards the end, but I can't help but swoon over Lee Jong Suk's pining over his BFF. The struggles of the female lead Dan Yi of trying to get back into the workforce is heartbreaking but it is the realism of the drama that makes you want to root for her, even though she has to resort to a small white lie to get her foot in the door. Overall, this is one drama where I was invested in the fate of the main characters.
The best Korean drama in the last decade and it lives up to the hype. A well-rounded story with drama, romance, politics, family, friendship, intrigue, mystery, etc. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin deliver in their respective roles as the upright military officer and the sassy socialite who meet at the North-South Korean border by chance. After being thrown together under unusual circumstances, Ri Jung Hyuk learns to open up while Yoon Se Ri adapts to the provincial life in North Korea. It is their mutual respect for their individual strengths that both leads compromised and even made sacrifices for each other to make their partner happy.
This is such a heartwarming drama that even secondary characters are lovable with their own charms, even with their flaws! The characters are multi-dimensional that you can't help feel for some of the characters who are depicted as "bad" but only because they are not "good". This show shot up to be one of my all-time favorites and would be hard to beat.
I was hesitant to watch this at first as I am not a big fan of Psychological dramas, after my lukewarm reception of "It's Okay, That's Love," however, after putting aside my prejudices, I came to appreciate this drama about dealing with mental health, familial issues, trauma, how to overcome one's past, embrace one's weakness to be strong in the future. It is a powerful drama about learning, about forgiveness, about caring, about unbreakable and breakable bonds, but ultimately, how It is okay not to be Okay.
Performances by the three main leads are phenomenal, but a standing ovation must go to Oh Jung Se as he nailed Moon Sang Tae's character down as if he was autistic and suffering from PTSD himself. His gestures, mannerisms, quirks and ticks all make his character as the mentally-challenged artistic genius so believable, while retaining his forthright innocence. Kim Soo Hyun somehow became more handsome when I saw him last in 2013's MLFTS. First time seeing Seo Ye Ji, but she also was born to play the eccentric author Ko Moon Young, with a dangerous mix of sexy and devil.
Supporting characters have each of their own strength and personalities that all together, made the drama cohesive. Fashion and cinematography are also worth noting. Had to deduct half a point due to the dip in pacing towards the last quarter of the drama. If you are looking mainly for romance, this is not the drama, but unless you are inhuman, your heartstrings will be tugged seeing flawed characters leaning on each other for support, how your circumstances do not necessarily make who you are, but how you make out of it.
The premise sounded interesting: A cat turns human on certain times of day and falls in love with its owner. However, after three episodes in, boring as heck. Dropped.
This remake of Go Princess Go is highly rated and didn't disappoint. I wasn't sure how I will react to this drama, since I loved the low-budget original due to its "It's so bad, it's good" campy vibes, but this one sure brought it on. Despite my lukewarm feelings towards actors Shin Hae Sun and Kim Jung Hun in their other productions, they gave amazing performances here. They shone as individuals and gelled together as a couple. Their backroom politics and courtyard antics are both engaging and funny.
Supporting characters are multi-dimensional, and portrayed by a talented cast. You can tell that this is a big budget production, from the set & scenery, to the costumes, to the attention to detail, and everything in between. The comedic timing was spot on, and even the over-the-top brewing love story between the Head chef and the Queen's consort provided additional comedic relief. The array of food in the show is also quite impressive so if you are into mukbang shows, political intrigue sprinkled with a dash of rom-com, this drama is for you.
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This is probably the first drama where I sided more with the Male lead than the female lead, and it's mostly because of Seung Ho's acting. Chae Soo Bin is not so shabby herself and she had to portray 3 characters, as a robot, as human, and as a human pretending to be a robot. However I could not relate to her when she managed to deeply hurt the person she is supposedly striving hard to protect. I did not like any of the secondary characters at all, and their individual story lines just bored the heck out of me, except when they are interacting with the lead characters. But this drama showcase that love, whether familial or romantic, conquers all.
The decisions made by the female martyr seemed so self-serving even when she thought she had good intentions, as if she WANTS to play the role of the suffering victim that needs to be saved by the young prince. The drama wants to come across as an art film but becomes more fartsy than artsy. Saving this film from pure destruction is the chemistry between the leads, but otherwise this drama can go to hell along with the obnoxious, social-climbing mother.
This is such a heartwarming drama that even secondary characters are lovable with their own charms, even with their flaws! The characters are multi-dimensional that you can't help feel for some of the characters who are depicted as "bad" but only because they are not "good". This show shot up to be one of my all-time favorites and would be hard to beat.
Performances by the three main leads are phenomenal, but a standing ovation must go to Oh Jung Se as he nailed Moon Sang Tae's character down as if he was autistic and suffering from PTSD himself. His gestures, mannerisms, quirks and ticks all make his character as the mentally-challenged artistic genius so believable, while retaining his forthright innocence. Kim Soo Hyun somehow became more handsome when I saw him last in 2013's MLFTS. First time seeing Seo Ye Ji, but she also was born to play the eccentric author Ko Moon Young, with a dangerous mix of sexy and devil.
Supporting characters have each of their own strength and personalities that all together, made the drama cohesive. Fashion and cinematography are also worth noting. Had to deduct half a point due to the dip in pacing towards the last quarter of the drama. If you are looking mainly for romance, this is not the drama, but unless you are inhuman, your heartstrings will be tugged seeing flawed characters leaning on each other for support, how your circumstances do not necessarily make who you are, but how you make out of it.
Supporting characters are multi-dimensional, and portrayed by a talented cast. You can tell that this is a big budget production, from the set & scenery, to the costumes, to the attention to detail, and everything in between. The comedic timing was spot on, and even the over-the-top brewing love story between the Head chef and the Queen's consort provided additional comedic relief. The array of food in the show is also quite impressive so if you are into mukbang shows, political intrigue sprinkled with a dash of rom-com, this drama is for you.