The story isn't that good, except it's like a fangirl fairytale. I would be lying if I didn't at least admit I wanted to be in the main girl's shoes. Being a maid at Exo's house with Chanyeol and DO pining for me? I'd take that any day over my current admiring-them-on-my-screen position (obviously). While I liked the idea of the story it was a poor execution. It was boring and bore no laughs after the 12th episode.
It's amazing how Korean dramas manage to drag even in these super-short series. The characters were much like any Kdrama with the jerky main lead, dense girl and a pining second lead. I don't know why they took Baekhyun among the four main guys. He was awful at acting and Kai would have been a better choice as he was at least less annoying. The four guys makes it, what- E4 (Exo4)? BTW the wannabe-martial arts brother was mildly humourous among the cast.
I love the song sung by Baekhyun for the OST. I'd recommend it as a listen to everyone. Watch this drama only if you have time to kill else don't even consider it. A 7 rating for bringing Exo onto my screen and making a fangirl's wishes true on TV.
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A Sweet and Light-hearted Treat for EXO Fans
EXO Next Door is a delightful and heartwarming treat for fans of the popular K-pop group EXO, as it brings together humor, romance, and a touch of fantasy in a charming storyline. With a rating of 7.5/10, the series successfully captures the genuine chemistry and camaraderie among the EXO members, who play fictionalized versions of themselves. The lighthearted and humorous moments, combined with the comedic performances from the cast, including Moon Ga-young, create an enjoyable viewing experience. The addition of a magical element, with Ji Yeon-hee discovering a mind-reading bracelet, adds a whimsical touch to the series. However, the focus on interactions between Ji Yeon-hee and the EXO members leaves little room for a deeper plot or character development, which may leave some viewers wanting more. Nevertheless, for EXO fans and those seeking a light-hearted and fun series, EXO Next Door delivers a delightful blend of comedy, romance, and fantasy that will surely put a smile on your face.Was this review helpful to you?
But all in all it would make you feel like you were in that girls shoes and it's very enchanting.
It would fit the song "Enchanted by Owl City" and also a few others (more like a lot) but I can't be bothered to list them all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JGHd0NWmGM
YOU'LL ENJOY WATCHING THIS KDRAMA WHETHER YOUR AN EXO FAN OR NOT!!!!
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- i know everyone finds it cringy, but to be honest i liked it the very first time i watched it & rewatched it later just for funsies- second male syndrome at its best and this has absolutely nothing to do with me being kyungsoo biased..
- it made me officially an exo-l
- sehun-kwangsoo bromance was the best thing about the drama let's be honest
- i love emo suho having emotional crisis over anything, relatable
- real chanyeol and drama chanyeol are so different, i kinda hated it
- my chansoo lover heart was crying the whole time
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Story
It's obvious that this drama's target is the EXO-L's/fans. Looking at it from that angle - the concept is not a bad one. Which fangirl would not want their idols next door? A dream come true! But at the same time it doesn't go much deeper than that. So I wouldn't expect too much out of this plot. They did add a bit of a history to make things a little more exciting and I have to admit - I did like the sweetness of it. Simple as the story is, with the episodes being so short, it was just fine and enjoyable enough.
Acting/Cast
The boys did well! I started watching this because I was curious about EXO and wanted to 'get to know them' a little better. I doubt that the characters I saw in the drama were reflections of their real selves entirely, but all the same it gave me a bit of a feel about them. I liked their acting well enough - especially Sehun! As ridiculous as his role was.
I have to admit I didn't much like D.O in here but I think that has more to do with personal taste than his acting. I've seen him act in 'I Remember You' and boy - that guy can act!
Overall - the boys did well.
The only thing I really didn't enjoy about the acting was the female lead. Too over the top and just not the acting-style I enjoy.
Music
I can't remember well what music was played but I'll assume it was EXO's work. And I love EXO's music, haha!
Rewatch value
5,5/10 because I personally won't ever want to watch this again. But I can imagine fangirls watching this over and over again. So I decided to go for mid-way. (And if I were forced to watch it again, I wouldn't hate it. I just wouldn't watch it again on my own terms.)
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I actually didn't even listen to EXO or even K-Pop in general when I first watched this series, so it was a bit confusing for me in the beginning; yet I still enjoyed every second watching it and thought it was super cute, and even fangirled at a group I wasn't even a fan of. That's how much I liked it.
Today I am super obsessed with K-Pop, especially EXO, and thought of rewatching the series. Of course, it was still as cute too me as it was before, and had me fangirl even more. I ABSOLUTELY recommend this drama for EXO and KPop fans, but also for those who aren't fans but like dramas with cute romance.
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Definitely had a good time watching it :)
I know absolutely nothing about EXO, but I loved this mini drama! It was so adorable and fun. And even though I wasn't expecting much acting wise (this is not my first time coming across k-pop stars acting in dramas), I was pleasantly surprised! Solid performances all around! I had a smile on my face almost the whole time while watching this.Moon Ga Young totally kicked ass in this. The more I see of her stuff, the more I like her.
Also, the bromance between Yeon-Hee's wacky younger brother and Sehun was priceless.
I wish all k-pop groups did little dramas like this.
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Plot is simple. Your favourite band lives your next door. A moment where a fan girl's dream come true.
They nailed it with their acting skills.
Before starting this show,I just knew that there is a korean band named EXO. But this show said a lot about them. Their brotherly love,their bond.
Just go for it. It's a great show.
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The story line is fairly simple and the plot is not all that complex which is pretty normal for a mini drama. There isn't as much time to tell the story so it's can't be too complicated. That being said though, I thought they did a great job telling this story. It has more than one plot in it. In fact there are actually about 5 plot lines running through the show which is a lot for a mini drama. The four main EXO characters (the other members are only in it briefly in the episodes) are super fun to watch together and you can see that they are enjoying being together which makes watching them all the more enjoyable. The acting is good overall...some actors are better than others, but again...that's not unusual in this sort of drama.
The only thing about this show that sort of bugged me is that the female lead's character is VERY slow on understanding the situations around her (a bit of a pet peeve of mine in Kdrama) and her BFF is incredibly annoying. I could totally have done with out that BFF character.
All in all though, I really liked it and I'm glad that I purchased it because I think it will be one of my go-to rewatch shows when I just want to see something fun.
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nothing about music, not much about anything else, if not showing faces to hardcore fans
Do not watch this drama, if you expect it to be about music. Frankly, you could change "EXO" into any other "celebrity" without any change to the script, except for replacing the name. Even changing it to someone not famous, it would not be too much of a difference. The "celebrity"-storyline is not exploided.I only wanted a drama about music (or music with a bit of drama), did not even know what/who EXO was before reading another review and even then thought for half the drama, it is a four-member-band. But I definetly did not become a fan due to this show. There was maybe half of a snipplet of a concert, I guess, so becoming a fan of what?
This really made it difficult for me to rate the music. KPop (or better called KRap) may or may not be your music style, but it was not part of the show and the soundtrack was just decent background music. So no rating of EXO's official music (which I will not rate here).
Also two things to know before watching:
a) Episodes are only 15 Minutes, so expect rather a filling than a show itself.
b) the actors are musicians and dancers, not actors. They are ok, but not extraordinary. I somehow pity them, since they were probably forced to play a part in such a show.
The story is just a story, nothing much (literally, since it is less than 4h in total). A bit stupid in the beginning, a bit more serious later on, but more something to fill the time, since the story is very clearly about reaching out to already existing hardcore fans. Since I am not one of them, I was not an expected audience in the first place.
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