The story was good, but the plot was same old same old. Some of the my questions were not answered. I like this drama because both actors loved the girl in a different way maybe more than another. The suspense was a good add to the drama, but they couldn't keep up with to the end. How the problem resolve was not resolve in a good way.
I dislike this drama because they didn't really solve the mystery and why it started was not solved. If you love the actors, I suggest giving it a try. The love triangle was entertaining and cute at the same time.
I would rematch it, but only if I am bored.
Loved the music
Overall it was a good ride, but only if the story remained good.
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I like the main actors, but even the best actors could not have saved this drama. I usually hate dramas with a lot of bi-stories and unnecessary actors, but this time they were actually the entertainment to me. The detective running around winking at people and the "other" girls chasing the male leads are too funny.
The music is fine.
I will never rewatch this.
I don't recommend this drama, but if you insist on watching it, then I suggest watching to episode 6 skipping to episode 15.
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I wanted so much to love this drama. I don't think I suffered from inflated expectations, even though Yoo In Na is one of my favorite actresses. This drama was just an absolute mess. The characters were mostly ridiculous. I think Yoo In Na cried in every single episode, sometimes several times an episode. Now, I don't mind a good damsel in distress every once in a while, I don't mind characters who have weaknesses. But that is all Yoo In Na's character was, weak. She was indecisive and allowed herself to be pulled in two different directions constantly. And I mean that quite literally. On more than one occasion, both boys each had a hand and was telling the other to let go. I was just hoping that she would tell them both to go take a flying leap since she wasn't a toy for them to argue over, but she never did.
That's not to say that I didn't pick sides. I was all for Goo Hae Young from the beginning. I know a lot of people love Nam Goong Min, but his character in this drama was absolutely insipid. He was a trope, and nothing more. Someone there to create friction and cause conflict, but not anyone who the writers care enough about to fully develop. Goo Hae Young, on the other hand, you understood what drove him. You understood his motives and the reasons why he wanted Sang Hyo so much. And more than anything, I think once you meet him, you just know they deserve to be together.
The other characters were all a joke. Used only for comic relief and as the impetus for Sang Hyo's interactions with either ends of the love triangle. It was a drama that was obsessed with love, but didn't really know how to piece it all together very well. They could have cut out 5 or 6 of the middle episodes and the drama would have been much better paced.
The murder, which could have been a really interesting focal point, was reduced to minor story points, usually used to just further the relationships. Did anyone really care who murdered those people? I certainly didn't, and the drama did a horrible job of trying to make me care about it.
All in all, it's hard to find something redeemable about this drama. But that's not to say that it isn't worth watching. There were times when it as genuinely fun, and Goo Hae Young and Nam Sang Hyo had some seriously sweet moments. Jin Yi Han is an amazing actor, and I am seriously looking forward to a more serious future role for him. While the surrounding characters were mostly shallow portrayals, they were still a lot of fun to watch their antics as they guess at the murderers and scheme to make romance happen. The love that Si Chan felt for hi boss and how much he wanted to help him be happy was adorable. And the competition for Sung Gyeum, Eun Joo, was a feisty, confident character that I legitimately liked.
If you aren't a fan of weak characters and weaker storylines, then I'd say avoid this. But if you are looking for fluff and fun, and a lot of crying (by the actors, that is), then I would say give this one a shot! It will require a lot of suspension of disbelief, but there is at least a thread of a story here that might be worth your time!
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As for story. It's not something special, it' s the same triangle, same love problems, same truth. It's no different from many books, films and even dramas. But what I can say about the story it's that it intrigues and catches attention. For me crime story was less interesting than love story. And to contradict with the negative reviews. I don't know why people said that there is no final point in the crime story. It's been resolved! Why can't you see it? It's real life. Never will you find a man who will tell you about whos and wheres, in real life you must think, you must decide for yourself because you will never know the truth. In real life there are people who have feelings that influence the decisions and the life itself. What I liked about this drama is that it's fictional, but it's fiction about life. There are no perfect people, there are no crystal clear stories. There are no bad guys. If the realtionship fails there are 2 people to blame at least. And this drama shows us once again that to make it work, to save love, you have to make decisions, you have to make choices, difficult ones. I liked how every character is unique and has it own approach, thoughts, desires. I hate that people don't see beyond the destiny of these characters. Jo Sung Gyeom is not just a nice guy. Didn't you see his progression? His pain? His desire? His lost love? As for Nam Sang Hyo and her crying. I'd like to see you in this situation. The situation when you don't know what is better or who to choose. The situation where you relive all the best moments of your life and you know that it won't happen again. And you feel pain and loss and regret and hope that is killing you. If it's so simple for you, then human feelings are simple too.
Acting was superb. I may be a little biased. I like Yoo In Na. I think she is the cutest actress, but at the same time she is believable. The greatest quality of hers is that you beleve that she's in love. Her story with Jin Yi Han you could see the love in their eyes, moves, voices. I felt the love in the air! Jin Yi Han was my discovery. I'm dying to watch something else with him in the main role. I fell in love with his eyes. So expressive! And his dialogue in the episode 14, I rewatched it and cried, it was so true, so real and so heartbreaking! And finally Nam Goong Min. I adore this man! He is fantastic. He played his character super well! I dream of the main role for this guy, because he is worth it. He is candy for eyes and balm for a sad heart.
Music was awesome, it fits the drama and the spirit. Appreciated the music a lot.
Rewatch! I will rewatch it when I will need some time to evaluate my feelings and to see a silver lining.
This drama is not for fun, it's a serious drama about relationships, about hardships, about taking into account your feelings and feelings of other people. It' s just life.
So I will advise to try it and give this drama a chance. It may seem repetetive. But actors, story and emotions are worth your trying, Don't drop this drama and have your own opinion of this work. It's a beautiful love story that I'd like to cherish.
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And why?
Firstly, the story.
I've said this in a previous review, love triangles is really not my cup of tea. If i take the time to watch such an drama it must have something more going for it than just romance. The thing with My secret hotel was that by also having a murder case floating around, I believed that the romance would benefit from it and not just become battle of the idiots. Sadly that's not what happened. Instead everything became mush and meh. In the end the only reason for me watching it was two reasons alone. Who she would end up with, and that only because I loved one of them and hated the other. And the second reason being that I loved the romantic scenes between Sang Hyo and Hae Young and wanted to see this wonderful couple as much as possible.
Secondly, the cast.
I did love both Sang Hyo and Hae Young, both the actor and actress really did a good job from my point of view. And yes I know that everything surrounding this couple was rather mediocre and meh, but I still liked them both as a couple and by themselves. However I do find Hae Young more tolerable in the end. He is just adorable and funny in how much in love he is with his ex wifey. So really, I watched this show til the end mostly because of my love for him. When talking about the rest of the cast there's really not anything to say. The only other major character is Sung Gyoum and he for me is just in the way for the most parts. I really did not like his character. The actor is not horrible, that's not what I'm saying, It's really just that in any other series I would love to see him as the main love interest, but for this one, Not so much. The supporting cast is just not anything to sell. They're there and they do what they're suppose to do but not anything more. Tho shout out to Detective Kim, played by Ahn Kil Kang. He really is an awesome actor and I love to see him in just about any series.
And the love rival in this one is just about the most stupid and ridiculous I've ever seen in drama thus far. She really doesn't feel like a rival at all because she's just hanging on him and never really has a shot in being the next love. The show would have been saved so much BS if she'd been dropped and thrown away away.
The music would have been able to save the show a little, but the problem is that it didn't really do its job in expressing all the emotions in the scenes and I felt that it always where the same song playing in the background and even that song was not the most perfect. It was not bad persay but not the greatest either.
Yes again the rewatch is not high and yes it's mostly because of the whole love triangle thing but this time its more than that. I totally love the couple, and I nearly fell in love with Hae Young (Whom I am I kidding, I totally did) but imagining myself sitting thru this whole show all over again just feels like an impossibility, maybe that's just my current feeling and sure I do hope I get the feeling to see this show again, but for now I'll just stay satisfied over the fact that I even finished it the first time.
Overall and lastly, the show is not horrible. But it's not great either. I know there exists good love triangles out there, but this one really is not the best of them. Its mediocre. I truly wish that I would be able to recommend it to everyone, but however much I fell in love, I can't. I was able to watch it because I was sold on the idea to see Hae Young for 16 whole episodes but I also know that not everyone works like me. Even I felt tired as hell when episode 14 came along. My last words for this one is, give it a shot maybe it really works for you. But don't have to high hopes about it, because the the risk of becoming disappointed is greater than you think.
Happy watching!
Mivaaa
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Though I did read the synopsis and knew that there would be a love triangle it really did take precedence over the whole drama. If you were looking for a good mystery and a hotel full of people with secrets then you are bound to be disappointed with this drama because though there are secrets afoot , this drama focused primarily on this love triangle. The first few episodes were good and I had a good couple of laughs in between even when I started to get annoyed with where the show was going and overall it wasn't an awful show in my opinion.
Now in terms of the thirst, it was just a bit too real for me at times. Obsessing over someone whose just not that in to you is the kind of thirst I am referring to. I can't make references to all of the blatant thirst without spoiling things but I can say that there are some characters who have been blatantly told through words, actions, or both "I don't like you" and their failure to process this as a sign to move on really baffles me. I know some people find these kinds of situations cute or funny but for me there is almost nothing more frustrating then a person that does not take no for an answer and continues to stalk you and interfere in the love life you are trying to have that does not involve them. This is called thirst and it's not cute. lol!!! I also got fed up a few times with the childish antics of the ex but I cannot go into detail on that one.
While about 85% of this drama revolved around a love triangle the other 15% revolved around the murder mystery. Which was a bit too much of the former and not enough of the latter for me. Everything unfolded pretty quickly in this drama and then took ages to wrap up. By the time things started to wrap up I frankly just didn't care anymore and had already figured out the big whodunnit before they even disclosed it.
So in a nutshell this drama is not bad and I'd say it's just ok because I had alot of laughs and there were some cute moments I really enjoyed.Perhaps if the drama was wrapped up sooner and the murder mystery wasn't so poorly executed I would have really liked this drama. They focused so much on this love triangle that all the all the questions you really want answers to barely get answered until the tail end of the show.In fact, I still have an unanswered question or two.
So if you enjoy love triangles, thirst and having no clear answers until the very end then this drama is definitely the one for you ;)
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This drama will have you guessing who done it all the way to end thinking you know and at the next twist you think it's someone else. Along with all the suspense there is actually a really cute love story.
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I liked the part where every one had their different secrets throughout the series.
Yoo In Na is so cuuuuute! and I love Jin Yi Han! His reactions to Yoo In Na's cuteness is so adorable, they make me want to melt!
Everytime Jin Yi Han is crying in an episode idk why but I also find myself tearing up. I love the fact that he is sincere and still persevers and fights for his love.
The OST is very good. I love the OST eventhough I don't know what the lyrics mean.
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I think My Secret Hotel would be better than the writer wrote it. I like this drama because it has got a lot of cute moments, lovely scenes. If you are a romantic-drama-eater I offer you this one! Maybe the series' last episode is the most clashed (again...). My own opinion is that it would be more unpredictable. (I don't want to srite a spoiler :D). And the solution is too simple for me.
If we had known better about the supporting casts I think we would have accepted better the outcome.
But in total it's a great relaxation, away from the problems of everyday.
Yoo In Na is a colorful patch in the drama (but I think she is an excellent woman in the real life too.). I like her acting such as in the Queen In Hyun's Man. She is so cute!
Jin Yi Han was new for me but he is likeable for me. I would like to see him in more lead roles. I like his charisma. He and In Na are a lovely couple! Their chemistry is 100% :)
Nam Goong Min was new too :D He is a good looking man. I don't know that he is really a patient, prim and attentive man but I believed it. His character's care for Nam Sang Hyo was impressive.
But I was at Goo Hae Young's side! :P
The music was novel and catchy. It wasn't the best or perfect but I like it.
I offer you if you like romantic dramas with a little mystery and a lot of secrets. It was a nice experience for me.
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Cast: great actors (except the "English" lady) but poor characters - well all except the great Jo Sung Gyeom <3 (I think a girl would be a fool to not like a guy like him).
Music: really good (best part of the show maybe?)
re-watch value - 0/10 - never again. If I could find the writers I'd give them a piece of my mind. >_<
reason why I kept watching: Jo Sung Gyeom - and him ONLY.... I do NOT recommend this drama.
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Great love triangle!
I'm not sure why this show has so many negative reviews. If you like an angsty love triangle, then this is a great show. Yes, the story is a bit unbelievable, but the chemistry between the actors and the angst makes up for it. The love triangle lasts almost the entire show, and the way that the ML looks at the FL makes my heart melt. Such believable acting and chemistry between the two leads! I was expecting a terrible show based on the reviews and I ended up being addicted and finished it quickly.I will say that I was not as interested in the mystery portion, so I cannot speak to that part of the show, but if you are looking for a great love triangle, this is a good one.
The music was above average as well, and the sets and clothing were all modern and tasteful. Really, just a good watch!
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frustrating plot, but good ost
Watch it for the cute and humorous scenes that occur every now and then.I was pulled in by Yoo In Na and the mystery/murder part of the drama. I actually watched this years ago and I loved it, swearing that it was one of my favorite kdramas. Having returned to it now, I take it all back lol. I only cared about the cute scenes involving the female lead and her ex-husband's relationship, while ignoring everything else about the drama. I would say that this isn't a horrible drama, it's just decent enough to keep watching without getting attached or invested in the characters. The comedic parts definitely helped along the way.
However, the storyline was just very frustrating as was the main couple's relationship. It all boiled down to miscommunication and this goes on for basically the whole drama. I understand the need to create a background and get the viewers invested into each character and their relationships, but I was disappointed. As for the mystery, I don't think the story is well-developed for that genre either.
On the plus side, I really liked the female lead's style and outfit choices! Given that it was one of my very first kdramas that I watched, I appreciate that it did well in getting me to start watching kdramas.
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