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Probably my favorite drama of all time

If I watch more than 10 episodes of a drama, that means it's a good drama. If I watch all the drama, that means it's a really great drama. If I'm willing to watch a drama a second time, it's one of my favorite dramas. But when I watch a drama for the second time, I can never finish it. Let alone watch it a third time like I did for Her Private Life. It's just that legendary for me. I think it's the combination of good plot, good chemistry, good acting, good comedy, good OSTs, + that I'm also a hardcore kpop stan (so this drama is quite relateable to me) that made me like this drama so much. I'll never get tired of this.

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Cute and funny romcom with a great cast and no major flaw

I enjoyed watching this drama very much. If you look for anything unique, don't watch this drama, it looks a lot like a lot of other romcoms from that era, but I didn't watch this drama for anything but a lighthearted romcom and I was overall satisfied. It has a very happy ending as well, which I honestly expected because most romcoms have happy endings.

The plot is pretty simple and straightforward. It's just about 4 childhood friends and their relationships (friendships, romance, family...), their goals and aspirations in life and how they accomplish them. Both the romance and comedy aspects of the drama were great, it was a sweet and fun drama. It was especially good in the first half of the drama but in the second half I felt that the pace was a bit slow and the story wasn't as interesting. Nothing serious but it's what I noticed. Also I wish we witnessed a bit more of the FL's career growth a bit more. I also can't get over the fact that she was always watching TV for her role model news anchor for so long but throwed away her dreams for another job just because the ML told her he thinks she's better fit for another job... Also wish there was bit more aegyo from the FL because it was the reason I got into this drama in the first place and it was adorable and funny. To be honest there wasn't that many flaws except a medium sized one is that the plot is a bit too simple.

As for the acting, it was very good, especially the main leads. They picked the right actors. I liked the main leads' chemistry but I feel like the second lead couple was even better. They also worked on the issues of their relationship quite well (even though it took a while) because I was kinda frustrated with the 2ML's behavior. The other supporting roles were good and I appreciated how the problematic ones like Park Hyeran and Jang Yejin got on good terms with the main leads even if it's not always realistic though I'm not watching a drama for realism.

The OSTs are good and exciting. It gets you on the romcom mood well. No bad OST.

I would watch it again if I had a lot of time and if I was a beginner Kdrama fan, because at that time I had lower standards for rewatching dramas and now I'm focused on finishing the other dramas I'm watching. But it was good, it's just that I don't see the point in rewatching the drama, when I could just rewatch a few scenes.

I don't have any very bad criticisms to say. There were a few minor flaws but overall it was a very enjoyable watch. I recommand this drama.

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It was so good I'm not even exaggerating

I watched this drama because of NJH and I wasn't disappointed at all.

The cast had great acting and chemistry.

The story was great, it's just since the drama is so short the story obviously wasn't developped like it could've been and it had potential to be even better, but regardless, the story was amazing. I wish it was longer 😭

The drama was deep and really made me reflect on societal issues, on family... I'm glad Soo-ji took her end decision. The comedy was also really good. Really recommand the drama, don't hesitate to watch it (don't listen to the comments it's only 2 hours long overall so even if you didn't enjoy you wouldn't have wasted your time!!)

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An amazing drama that I would want to watch again one day

I watched this drama a year ago (I just found out MDL isn't just for reviews) so I might not remember everything. Sorry if my English isn't too great.

The story is amazing. The ML is a Joseon righteous attorney who defends victims because of his own traumas in the past. In the drama we see his cases, and his romance with a princess. The FL is a very kind and empathetic princess unlike her family which is obviously bloody so she ran away and started to live and work at a hostel or something like this and started to live a modest but pretty comfortable life.

The story is very unique. It's a very good thriller with a lot of suspense, so much that you just have to watch the next. Usually with dramas I feel a bit bored sometimes because the episodes are a bit long but I don't remember doing that for Joseon attorney. You can see the plot was very well written and high quality as well.

As for the romance it's honestly really good. I don't remember much but I remember going crazy for Bona and Woo Dohwan's chemistry. They have some steamy scenes as well relating to Woo Dohwan's body. They were so cute together.

For the cast I honestly really liked it. But I felt like Bona was a bit plain. It didn't bother me that much because she was so cute though (she improved a lot in Pyramid Game though). Except for this I love the cast. They acted well.

I dont remember the OSTs so I chose a random number.
I really want to watch the drama again because it was a very pleasant watch. Greatly recommand this masterpiece. They don't deserve their viewership ratings and even MDL ratings, they deserve much more!!!

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Fell off after season 1

Since season 1 was very good (I gave it an 8.5) I cant give this less than a 7.5 but it's underwhelming compared to season 1. I initially dropped it until episode 6 but finished until the end just because of the antagonists' acting (which was good from the beginning to the end) and I was curious about the ending which disappointed me.

Positives:
already mentionned

Negatives:
- Song Hyekyo's acting was bland. She had only one expression all the time. I only felt empathetic to her younger self. She's the only reason I rooted for her character (she did a great job as well as the young versions of the antagonists). Same thing for PYJ's husband, at the beginning like many people, I was rooting for him to be with MDE but I guess their chemistry hided his subpar acting skills.
- Who casted Lee Dohyun should be fired. Not only his acting was annoying (I loved him in 18 Again but he had the same expressions there and here even though it doesn't fit, so I guess this role didn't suit him at all), his chemistry with Song Hyekyo, according to my personal chemistry rating scale, was an F. They had no visual chemistry due to the 14 year age gap (and then they dare say that JYJ is older than her). When they kissed at the end I was mad. He's like her nephew and she never even loved him the whole series. I don't understand why anyone would cast Lee Dohyun. He's even more annoying than Song Hyekyo even though he had better acting.
- As someone else said, the FL had a lot of plans in season 1 but in season 2, she got away really easily with luck, and didn't suffer at all. It was boring that PYJ was always the one to lose. Junjae also should have suffered wayy more.
- I would've liked it if Junjae ended up in jail like PYJ, instead of dying peacefully. He should've paid the consequences to his actions. I thought Moon Donggeun was gonna reveal that he raped Yoon Sohee and PYJ cheated on her husband with him.
- What about Choi Hyejeong? Losing her voice isn't enough. And as the doctor said there was a small chance that she could find her voice again.
- Would've wanted to see Lee Sara in jail and Kang Hyeonnam with her daughter again.
- Why didn't we get to see JYJ's revenge on the killer of his father?
- And many other complaints. I'm generous to give it a 7.5 just because of the first season.

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