I have rewatched this show 8 times
I absolutely love con artist storylines, and this one is my all-time favorite.The backstory of how the crew gets together is absolutely brilliant, and I love Ma Dongseok in this lovable oaf character who slowly finds his footing between all the other badass characters who are also surprisingly multidimensional and well-written.
The cons themselves are also well developed and rarely seem forced or like they are asking you to suspend your belief too much, which is usually the downfall of this type of show. The villains are hateable but also pretty realistic - just some greedy businessmen evading taxes - which makes the storyline all the more believable.
Tie in the fact that the main characters are people who, traditionally, you shouldn't trust, and you get a perfect mix of teamwork and friendship and mistrust and betrayal.
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One of those shows that keeps you guessing where else this could possibly go
Almost took 0.5 stars off for the ending, but the rest of the story is just so juicy, I can't. One of those shows that keeps you guessing where else this could possibly go, especially since the first episode ends where you'd expect a whole show to end. Great show, so many twists and turns, great main character, villains you will despise. God, I hate the son's character, though.Was this review helpful to you?
I could write an essay on this show.
I could write an essay on this show.I did not expect to love it as much as I did, but the main character, Woo AhJin, left such an impact on me. I don't think a single other K-drama has done the 'perfect rich woman' character as well as this one. This character is almost like a role model to me; she is so kind and generous, always wishing the best for everyone, no matter what evil they have done to her. She is practically flawless, but also so real and humane, I have never rooted for a character as much as her.
Overall, for me, this is a story about discovering that what you want may not be what you need, chasing after something desperately, only to realize it was the wrong thing to chase. Yes, it has "makjang" vibes and might seem a little funny at times, however, I think this drama has a wonderful message behind it and some overall great writing.
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Most misunderstood k-drama of all time
This is one of my all-time favorite shows, and I am so sad that it is so greatly misunderstood.I guess it is marketed as this campus romance, featuring beautiful Cha Eunwoo, typical romantic comedy - I get it, people go into it without looking much deeper.
However, in reality, it is this beautiful story about friendship and forgiveness. About being able to recognise someone who is truly in pain and ultimately understand and forgive their wrongdoings.
At the end, Mirae realises that everything Sua has done has been out of her own deep insecurity (which is a feeling that Mirae is very familiar with) and extends her hand to Sua when everyone has turned her back to her, because her perfect image is broken. Thus proving to Sua that someone will always have her back, even if she isn't perfect.
This story is just so wonderful and surprisingly deep, considering the image this show has. My ID is Gangnam beauty, they could never make me hate you:)
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