Nothing like 50 Shades of Gray or other western shows/movies, but there are sexual scenes that imply that the…
lol XD
Netflix rated this with sex scenes & violent and I was shocked when I watch the actual drama -- everything was just implied and very tame. I really dont understand Netflix rating tbh -- like The Untamed was rated with nudity lol and there is only 1 shirtless (guy) scene in it.
lol same. the plot makes zero sense. but everything was beautufl and happy and the acting and chemistry was amazing…
Agreed. The plot makes you really frustrated at times but they were so good at acting that i cant stop watching lol. The chemistry is off the chart and everything is so beautiful and makes you happy. Its a feel good drama
This is the first lakorn I've watched and I loved it soooo much! The acting was superb and the chemistry was just…
Yes, you are right. He really hate the idea of marrying her from the start and he really means it when he's asking for the divorce and etc. Plus, when everyone know how smart & strong Muey is, he is the only one who is oblivious of that fact since he never really took the time to know her. So the twist of him liking her first was more like a puppy love -- someone that made him feel interested and wanted to see her face but that feelings later fizzled out esp when she started to hang around him more often.
must watch drama but my fav ep was ep 11 when she was drunk and he wanted to consummate their marriage hahahahaha
Thats seriously the best scene of the whole drama tbh. I cant get over that. XD Or the one where she dreamt that he wants to kiss her and she was like ' Thien NOOOOOOO!! Thien Noooo!!!1' sleep-talking when he actually on the bed judging her from afar lol!
Can someone please explain to me Mueys decisions in episode 12-13. I understand that she wants to go study abroad,…
Yes, this bit is the most frustrating plot for me too. My only guess is that this is a drama thus they need to make everything so dramatic just for the sake of making it interesting. Muey did explain it briefly at the hospital that she just need time apart from each other to see how they two will work out (since she realised that Thien did love her but didnt really know her as a person) but since Thien chose to run away instead, it made her feel even more heartbroken. Thats exactly what she want but Thien did it in a way that leave her feeling bad (which is run away from the problem) thats why she was bitter when they met again 2 months later. But still, its not good enough reason for me so I really wish those plot didnt happen. :P
As much as I love Thien, I actually wish that Muey leave him when he really hurt her so he knew how important she is to him. She really have a heart of steel despite the so many mean things he said to her. But their parting scene was the other way around which disappoint me greatly. It seemed like Thien is hurting more and chose to leave when I felt Muey deserve that more esp in the earlier episodes where he said some really hurtful things to her.
9/10 - I cant believe that I said this but this is like my fave drama that is released for year 2020. There are so many iconic & legendary scenes in this that makes everything so interesting and memorable. The leads have amaaaazing chemistry (one of the best I've seen) and the drama is hilarious as hell. The lead guy is seriously so handsome and charismatic that even a simple tshirt looks good on him and he had such a killer smile (I rarely said this about anyone). :P And the lead girl is very refreshing -- as she is the innocent type but she was horny as hell as well (have we seen this combination before? lol). There are sooo soo soo many embarrassing scenes between the 2 of them and I was like 'Girl, NO NO NOOOO!!!' but she did it anyway and since the guy is savage, the whole thing was even more embarrassing for her haha. I still cant believe that he had to tied her on the bed since she was so horny that night! I dont think I have seen scenes like that happen in any dramas before and since there are so many this type of scene in this drama, it just stands out even more.
But most of all, both of them are such a good actors despite being so pretty which made the whole thing even more enjoyable. I love the production of this drama since you know it is high budgeted with the way all the houses are so pretty and look expensive and not to mention the extras that they used in this drama -- I love that it truly look like office with actual people working in it. The storyline do get frustrating at times but its still entertaining and interesting and not to mention consistently hilarious so it will always hold a special place in my heart.
The the rewatching value for this drama is like 100% as there are so many iconic and legendary scenes that I cant stop watching. The drama made you feel good and happy and thats the reason why I always find myself rewatching it over and over again. :D
To anyone who is watching this amazing show, I just want to note that this drama has a lot of references to other dramas which made it even more hilarious & fun. I list them here for anyone who is interested:
REFERENCES USED IN FATED TO LOVE YOU
- Successful Story of a Bright Girl references: Some of the similar scenes in Fated to Love You are intended as a reference to the Jangs’ previous drama together.
- You Who Come from the Star reference: “Do Manager” reference during Clara’s opening scene when she throw a fuss and call her manager; “Where is Do Manager?” when she refused to do the shampoo commercial ad.
- ‘Change’ by Gloomy 30’s from Slave Hunter OST is used in the scene when Gun is trying to chase away the dog using his blazer. Jang Hyuk is associated a lot with this song since this is the drama that won him a Daesang in 2010 KBS Drama Award. Even in Real Men (a K-variety show about army life), this song is played constantly during his scenes. XD
- James Bond’s Bond girl reference: Gun transformed Miyoung to an attractive and kick-ass lady (Bond girl) at Macau and this reference is also used later in the drama.
- Count of Monte Cristo reference: When both of them are locked by Miyoung’s mum, Gun sarcastically answer to Miyoung; “Then should I dig a tunnel with a spoon?” when he tried to escape from the room.
- 'Snail’ by Panic is played when Gun described Miyoung as a snail that slowly, little by little, piece by piece, get closer to its target.
- Behind the White Tower reference: “What’s with this “Behind the White Tower” situation?” comment by the baby instructor when Gun acted dramatically like he is operating a patient when he is stitching the baby clothes.
- ‘Why do you?’ by Chuli & Miae is sang by both Gun and Miyoung during the karaoke session. Gun rap while Miyoung sing and a live performance from Jang Hyuk’s days as TJ Project was briefly shown in the karaoke video.
- Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara’s past/current career reference: Gun praised Miyoung singing (reference to Jang Nara’s career as a pop singer) and Miyoung praised Gun’s rap (reference to Jang Hyuk’s short-lived career as a rapper) and Gun replied by saying; “I had to do something like that before. A project.” (Just for the lolz, TJ Project is his stage name which stand for ‘Team Jang Hyuk’).
- Pasta reference: Daniel said to Miyoung; “Eat here, I made pasta in my past.” which is a reference to his character in Pasta. Beside that, Daniel’s Korean name in the drama is Kim Taeho which is Choi Jinhyuk’s real name.
- ET reference: Gun said Miyoung’s sister baby looks like an ET (alien) when he is holding him at the hospital.
- Various famous people reference: Jung Joon Young radio show (JJY is a big Jang Nara’s fan and he is indirectly asking Miyoung to come to him), ‘Having an Affair’ by GG (G-Dragon and Park Myung Soo), Park Kyunglim radio show and ‘Sera Sera’ by Doris Day is played from the radio during the car scene when Gun is sending Miyoung back from the hospital.
- ‘The Princess Diaries Medley’ from Princess Diaries OST is played during the firework romantic scene by the lake side.
- Batman’s Joker reference: Gun seeing his shrink in the iconic Joker make-up when his sexual frustration is driving him nuts that he has to take a cold shower for it. :’D
- Volcano High & Successful Story of a Bright Girl reference: Both Gun and Miyoung dressed as students as their previous movie/drama (Volcano High for Jang Hyuk and Successful Story of a Bright Girl for Jang Nara). You can hear Yong called Jang Nara’s character in the drama; “Yang Soon” and ‘Love Song’ by Jo Jang Hyuk from SSoaBG OST can be heard in the background during that scene.
- A New Leaf reference: Gun wake up and having an amnesia and he asked Sera; “That thing that happens frequently in movies and dramas, memory loss, I’m in that state?” You can see Kim Myungmin amnesia scene at the side of Gun’s face.
- g.o.d. reference: Gun rapped to g.o.d.’s 'To My Mother’ – a song which he starred in a music video in 1999. He did this rap in front of John Park (a member of g.o.d. who made a cameo in this scene). Jang Hyuk and John Park is a long time friends as they once share a dorm during their rookie years.
- g.o.d.’s Baby Jaemin reference: Jaemin is the name of the baby that members of g.o.d. has to take care in their variety show. John Park is holding and recording an advertisement with 'Jaemin’ in this scene.
- 'I Can’t Forgive’ by Cha Soo Kyung from Cruel Temptation OST is played during Yong and Jiyeon restaurant scene. This song is associated with betrayal so it is purposely played during that scene. This song is also played during their meeting with Yong’s mother.
- Jang Hyuk reference: Gun speak in Chinese and pretend to be Jang Hyuk (himself) in order to stop the kiss conversation forced to Miyoung and Daniel by their friends.
- In Time With You reference: When Gun and Miyoung are conversing by messaging each other, the scenes where they sit side by side are inspired by this Taiwanese drama.
- Chinese zombie reference: Gun called Secretary Tak; 'Tak Gangshi’ when he keeps following him around.
- The Classic reference: This happens during Gun and Miyoung running under the rain scene during their visit at the botanical garden. You can hear Jatanpung’s 'Me to You, You to Me’ from The Classic OST played in the background.
- Romeo & Juliet reference: Gunmeo & Julmiyoung according to Secretary Tak. 8D
- Notting Hill reference: Due to them confessing to each other in front of a press conference.
- 'Kiss Me’ by Blink is played during the drawing scene when Gun tried to kiss Miyoung. This song is very popular in k-variety shows since they always play it during any kiss-attempted scenes.
- Dragon Ball reference: Ice and fire exchange between Gun and Yong. And in one of the scene, Dragon Ball’s song (Korean version) can be heard from the background.
- Jun Jihyun reference (Jang Hyuk’s co-star in Windstruck and two of his MVs): A play on Jun Jihyun name is made by Gun when he asked Miyoung about Jiyeon’s name; “She’s Jun Jiyeon, right? Not, JIHYUN but Jiyeon.”
- Jang Nara reference: In Gun’s dream where he seemed to have forgotten Miyoung, he mistaken her with Jang Nara.
- Terminator reference: Gun said; “I’ll be back!!1” to Miyoung’s mum when he failed to convince her to be with Miyoung the first time.
- Tazza - The War of Flower reference: Reference to Jang Hyuk’s character in his drama Tazza; “Goni” by President Park when they play the Go-Stop (Hwatoo) game in which Jang Hyuk’s character in the drama is an expert. Also, Jang Nara love to play the game irl so they show how she is an expert in the game in the drama.
- Secret Garden reference: This happens during the exercise scene when Gun and Miyoung are doing sit-up trying to impress Miyoung’s mum that he is healthy.
- Emergency Couple reference: At the end of episode 19 when we see them running in public to their wedding ceremony.
- Men in Black reference: Both Yong and Secretary Tak acting as secret agents when they tried to recreate the Macau incident.
am I supposed to watch this first before six flying dragons?
Watch it before since this one first come out first. I actually enjoyed watching Six Flying Dragons despite knowing the sad destinies for some of the characters. It made the drama even more sad and I appreciate those characters more and dreading the fate that will eventually befall upon them esp for Lee Bang Ji. :(
Majority(?) seems to prefer the original taiwanese version more over this remake. While the original has its charm…
Oh really? I watched this drama when it was aired last time and EVERYONE loves this version more than the original.
The original had its charms but I personally think this version correct everything that felt wrong in the original. For an example, during the 3 years they are apart, the male lead in the original actually got engaged with the 2nd female lead and the female lead actually had a brief romantic relationship with the 2nd male leads. Not saying they are not allowed but the premise of this show is about one true love and how no one else can compared to the one you loved but when that 'love' can be replaced with other people, that love doesnt feel that 'special' anymore lol
anyone else giving this a rewatch since stranger 2 has ended and we need a cho seung woo fix?honestly this show…
The combination of Jo Seung Woo & Lee Soo Yeon will always be a winner. I'm glad they love to work together since both of their talents were top in their respective fields.
I still cant believe that Lee Soo Yeon is a new writer that only had 3 dramas under her belt. The quality of her works are like she's been writing for decades. The micro details, the complex characters, the perfect editing were really out of this world.
Hahah yessss. I wrote a review on it mentioning this and gave that show a 6.5 precisely because the writing was…
haha yes & yes. I was so frustrated watching how dumb is everything & everyone that I dropped the drama even when I had like 3 episodes left? This is because I used to watch Court TV shows like The Practice & Boston Legal and oh boy the quality is like heaven & earth. Never again I will watch any Court Kdramas -- I sure learn my lesson. :P
Grew up in the 90s watching TVB dramas and they still have some of the best detective series. Luckily, they have…
Yes me too. I grew up watching HK dramas and they just disappear from TV lol so I switched to Jdramas & Kdramas. And now I'm back of watching T-dramas & C-dramas :P
Watched the trailer and it looks more like a movie rather than 45 episodes drama. I wonder why it took so long to get an airing date. The actions looks great
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Netflix rated this with sex scenes & violent and I was shocked when I watch the actual drama -- everything was just implied and very tame. I really dont understand Netflix rating tbh -- like The Untamed was rated with nudity lol and there is only 1 shirtless (guy) scene in it.
Or the one where she dreamt that he wants to kiss her and she was like ' Thien NOOOOOOO!! Thien Noooo!!!1' sleep-talking when he actually on the bed judging her from afar lol!
As much as I love Thien, I actually wish that Muey leave him when he really hurt her so he knew how important she is to him. She really have a heart of steel despite the so many mean things he said to her. But their parting scene was the other way around which disappoint me greatly. It seemed like Thien is hurting more and chose to leave when I felt Muey deserve that more esp in the earlier episodes where he said some really hurtful things to her.
But most of all, both of them are such a good actors despite being so pretty which made the whole thing even more enjoyable. I love the production of this drama since you know it is high budgeted with the way all the houses are so pretty and look expensive and not to mention the extras that they used in this drama -- I love that it truly look like office with actual people working in it. The storyline do get frustrating at times but its still entertaining and interesting and not to mention consistently hilarious so it will always hold a special place in my heart.
The the rewatching value for this drama is like 100% as there are so many iconic and legendary scenes that I cant stop watching. The drama made you feel good and happy and thats the reason why I always find myself rewatching it over and over again. :D
I'm just so happy to see Jiro in RomCom again. Its been a while since he's in a proper romance drama.
REFERENCES USED IN FATED TO LOVE YOU
- Successful Story of a Bright Girl references: Some of the similar scenes in Fated to Love You are intended as a reference to the Jangs’ previous drama together.
- You Who Come from the Star reference: “Do Manager” reference during Clara’s opening scene when she throw a fuss and call her manager; “Where is Do Manager?” when she refused to do the shampoo commercial ad.
- ‘Change’ by Gloomy 30’s from Slave Hunter OST is used in the scene when Gun is trying to chase away the dog using his blazer. Jang Hyuk is associated a lot with this song since this is the drama that won him a Daesang in 2010 KBS Drama Award. Even in Real Men (a K-variety show about army life), this song is played constantly during his scenes. XD
- James Bond’s Bond girl reference: Gun transformed Miyoung to an attractive and kick-ass lady (Bond girl) at Macau and this reference is also used later in the drama.
- Count of Monte Cristo reference: When both of them are locked by Miyoung’s mum, Gun sarcastically answer to Miyoung; “Then should I dig a tunnel with a spoon?” when he tried to escape from the room.
- 'Snail’ by Panic is played when Gun described Miyoung as a snail that slowly, little by little, piece by piece, get closer to its target.
- Behind the White Tower reference: “What’s with this “Behind the White Tower” situation?” comment by the baby instructor when Gun acted dramatically like he is operating a patient when he is stitching the baby clothes.
- ‘Why do you?’ by Chuli & Miae is sang by both Gun and Miyoung during the karaoke session. Gun rap while Miyoung sing and a live performance from Jang Hyuk’s days as TJ Project was briefly shown in the karaoke video.
- Jang Hyuk and Jang Nara’s past/current career reference: Gun praised Miyoung singing (reference to Jang Nara’s career as a pop singer) and Miyoung praised Gun’s rap (reference to Jang Hyuk’s short-lived career as a rapper) and Gun replied by saying; “I had to do something like that before. A project.” (Just for the lolz, TJ Project is his stage name which stand for ‘Team Jang Hyuk’).
- Pasta reference: Daniel said to Miyoung; “Eat here, I made pasta in my past.” which is a reference to his character in Pasta. Beside that, Daniel’s Korean name in the drama is Kim Taeho which is Choi Jinhyuk’s real name.
- ET reference: Gun said Miyoung’s sister baby looks like an ET (alien) when he is holding him at the hospital.
- Various famous people reference: Jung Joon Young radio show (JJY is a big Jang Nara’s fan and he is indirectly asking Miyoung to come to him), ‘Having an Affair’ by GG (G-Dragon and Park Myung Soo), Park Kyunglim radio show and ‘Sera Sera’ by Doris Day is played from the radio during the car scene when Gun is sending Miyoung back from the hospital.
- ‘The Princess Diaries Medley’ from Princess Diaries OST is played during the firework romantic scene by the lake side.
- Batman’s Joker reference: Gun seeing his shrink in the iconic Joker make-up when his sexual frustration is driving him nuts that he has to take a cold shower for it. :’D
- Volcano High & Successful Story of a Bright Girl reference: Both Gun and Miyoung dressed as students as their previous movie/drama (Volcano High for Jang Hyuk and Successful Story of a Bright Girl for Jang Nara). You can hear Yong called Jang Nara’s character in the drama; “Yang Soon” and ‘Love Song’ by Jo Jang Hyuk from SSoaBG OST can be heard in the background during that scene.
- A New Leaf reference: Gun wake up and having an amnesia and he asked Sera; “That thing that happens frequently in movies and dramas, memory loss, I’m in that state?” You can see Kim Myungmin amnesia scene at the side of Gun’s face.
- g.o.d. reference: Gun rapped to g.o.d.’s 'To My Mother’ – a song which he starred in a music video in 1999. He did this rap in front of John Park (a member of g.o.d. who made a cameo in this scene). Jang Hyuk and John Park is a long time friends as they once share a dorm during their rookie years.
- g.o.d.’s Baby Jaemin reference: Jaemin is the name of the baby that members of g.o.d. has to take care in their variety show. John Park is holding and recording an advertisement with 'Jaemin’ in this scene.
- 'I Can’t Forgive’ by Cha Soo Kyung from Cruel Temptation OST is played during Yong and Jiyeon restaurant scene. This song is associated with betrayal so it is purposely played during that scene. This song is also played during their meeting with Yong’s mother.
- Jang Hyuk reference: Gun speak in Chinese and pretend to be Jang Hyuk (himself) in order to stop the kiss conversation forced to Miyoung and Daniel by their friends.
- In Time With You reference: When Gun and Miyoung are conversing by messaging each other, the scenes where they sit side by side are inspired by this Taiwanese drama.
- Chinese zombie reference: Gun called Secretary Tak; 'Tak Gangshi’ when he keeps following him around.
- The Classic reference: This happens during Gun and Miyoung running under the rain scene during their visit at the botanical garden. You can hear Jatanpung’s 'Me to You, You to Me’ from The Classic OST played in the background.
- Romeo & Juliet reference: Gunmeo & Julmiyoung according to Secretary Tak. 8D
- Notting Hill reference: Due to them confessing to each other in front of a press conference.
- 'Kiss Me’ by Blink is played during the drawing scene when Gun tried to kiss Miyoung. This song is very popular in k-variety shows since they always play it during any kiss-attempted scenes.
- Dragon Ball reference: Ice and fire exchange between Gun and Yong. And in one of the scene, Dragon Ball’s song (Korean version) can be heard from the background.
- Jun Jihyun reference (Jang Hyuk’s co-star in Windstruck and two of his MVs): A play on Jun Jihyun name is made by Gun when he asked Miyoung about Jiyeon’s name; “She’s Jun Jiyeon, right? Not, JIHYUN but Jiyeon.”
- Jang Nara reference: In Gun’s dream where he seemed to have forgotten Miyoung, he mistaken her with Jang Nara.
- Terminator reference: Gun said; “I’ll be back!!1” to Miyoung’s mum when he failed to convince her to be with Miyoung the first time.
- Tazza - The War of Flower reference: Reference to Jang Hyuk’s character in his drama Tazza; “Goni” by President Park when they play the Go-Stop (Hwatoo) game in which Jang Hyuk’s character in the drama is an expert. Also, Jang Nara love to play the game irl so they show how she is an expert in the game in the drama.
- Secret Garden reference: This happens during the exercise scene when Gun and Miyoung are doing sit-up trying to impress Miyoung’s mum that he is healthy.
- Emergency Couple reference: At the end of episode 19 when we see them running in public to their wedding ceremony.
- Men in Black reference: Both Yong and Secretary Tak acting as secret agents when they tried to recreate the Macau incident.
Anything else that I missed?
The original had its charms but I personally think this version correct everything that felt wrong in the original. For an example, during the 3 years they are apart, the male lead in the original actually got engaged with the 2nd female lead and the female lead actually had a brief romantic relationship with the 2nd male leads. Not saying they are not allowed but the premise of this show is about one true love and how no one else can compared to the one you loved but when that 'love' can be replaced with other people, that love doesnt feel that 'special' anymore lol
I still cant believe that Lee Soo Yeon is a new writer that only had 3 dramas under her belt. The quality of her works are like she's been writing for decades. The micro details, the complex characters, the perfect editing were really out of this world.