Drinking Solo (2016)

Overall entertaining, and gave me great laughs.

I went in for the theme. The idea of having time for your own, to do things alone and enjoy that time fully. It is something that is important to me, and here they exploit it perfectly. The way prof Jin enjoyed his *drinking solo* felt like he was my kindred spirit.

I think the best thing about this drama is that screen presence was evened out among the cast. It isn't just the main love story and those that surrounds it. We have a setting, and we explore the different lives and experiences of those involved there. The setting is an institution that gives classes for people who want to pass the civil exam and be employed by the government. The drama tells us two different stories in that setting, that of the teachers there (pretty similar to typical romcoms) and that of the students and the things they do cause by the pressure.

I won't rehash what everyone is saying, but I agree the trio were hilarious. First time I watch Key in a drama, but really he was effortlessly the heart of it. My favourite was Kim Dong Yeong, I could relate to him the most. He felt the most realistic person there, naturally down to earth, and a total sweetheart. I gotta add I totally enjoyed all the scenes of the impersonator, he was pure fun. As for the other teacher, she wasn't bad, but too petty for an extended period of time. The director was hilarious as well. I actually wished for him to divorce since he seems so miserable with his current life.

For me it lost points on

-Inefficiency: Not only were the episodes long, but there were many dragged out scenes or events that are there to fill the time with no purpose of advancing the story. I think the drama would've benefitted being cut to 12 episodes

-The last 2 episodes: I do hate Noble Idiocy, but the was it was done here was the most nonsensical, to the point I didn't want the couple back together. And I actually was very forgiving of the lead, and maybe one of the few that found him cute while dating. Also the secondary couple were left out too last minutes. In the end they were cute, but it would've been better to explore the relationship better.

Despite my remarks on the pacing and the ending, I'd say it's still worth checking out for the laughs, as well as the heartfelt moments here.

p.s. I do wonder though is it normal for women to be this irresponsible when drinking outside this often?

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This is a really outstanding drama. Down to earth, very realistic, warm and comforting. Some of the biggest problems and taboos of contemporary Korean society are discussed in a sensitive manner but in a gentle way with a hint of humor. The balance between comedy and drama is good. The flow is good but some of the episodes feel stretched and I think that this drama would have been perfect if it had less episodes. Also, the last plot twist between Ha Na and Jin Suk was too forced and obvious, and didn't go too well with the otherwise innovative and original plot.

The characters are consistent. I like how they are classified into certain types with certain typical character traits. The acting is really superb but the only one who disappointed me was Jung Chae Yeon. I understand her character was special but her acting was way too stiff.

I know that I will miss the characters of this drama the most. The show was not turbulent or dramatic and I will miss that calm atmosphere a lot. It was still interesting enough to watch episode by episode and I didn't really feel bored while watching.

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Normally, I wouldn't watch this type of drama at all. It just doesn't really fit my type of genre but I had to start this because of Key. I've always known he had a talent in acting but never really got a chance in dramas so this was something that I was so happy to see.

It started off okay and was a bit slow paced but it picked up after a few episodes. The comedy in this was really good, I was laughing along with it a lot.

The main couple's story was okay but my favourite part of it was the trio of KiBum, Gong Myung and Dong Young! These three made the whole drama for me, all their scenes were full of delight. They all did such a good job in this and it really made the viewer laugh and cry along with them. For me, Key was the main character. You could really see his talent shine through this role and he put lots of effort into it so I'm very proud of him. I can't wait to see him act in more dramas and showcase his talent

I also have to commend Hwang Jin Yi who was absolutely hilarious to watch and Min Jin Woong and his impressions! Omg they were the best! I always looked forward to every impression he would do~

I felt like I could relate to the students' struggles of juggling all the studying, work, friendship and love lives from my own past experiences and they portrayed it in a realistic manner which was refreshing to see.

The food and drink they showed in this drama was really nice, it made me really hungry and thirsty at the same time xD

I am definitely gonna miss this drama. I am so glad I started this drama because it turned out to be such a great watch and I'm going to venture more into this genre because of how much I enjoyed it.

Overall, lots of fun to watch so I would highly recommend it!

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Drinking solo has some flaws, but overall is quite enjoyable. It's the story of people who like to drink alone. The good parts of the drama is the good performances (even from the idols) and the interesting side stories. The characters were very interesting and helped the drama be entertaining till the very end. Actually, even the last episode, that usually is a boring resume of the story, was okay. Now, for the bad points. I didn't like the beginning and the ending of each episode, as it was a long repeat of the same pattern. If it was for a minute or so, it would have been fine, but it actually lasted for three minutes or so and it was just the same lines over eating scenes. In addition, the romance was just okay. I liked that the love triangle was a little mild, but the romance itself was weak, even though the chemistry was there. So 6 out of 10.

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Drink to happiness

What a lovely enjoyable drama. It had laugh out loud humour and pathos that me empathise with the characters so good casting that made it watchable. Who doesn’t recognise the facade that some of us can put on appearing to be happy on the surface when underneath we are hiding what sad lonely lives we lead, hoping that someone or something will come along to fill that void. The ML was quite brutal in how he handled his staff, not something that will bring the best out of somebody, like in life, people’s confidence is gradually worn away. I liked the camaraderie between the other professors, trying to lift the spirits but I’m not sure always drowning your sorrows in alcohol is the answer but it helps sometimes!
Okay, the ending was probably predictable and worked out happily for most. Felt sorry for ML’s brother but it was nice to see an unrequited love show his true emotions, so nicely acted there, you don’t usually see that in other Kromance dramas. Also I like actor Ha Seoul-Jin, it was nice to see him in a main role instead of a support role which I’ve ever only seen him in thinking he’s an underrated actor and deserved more.
Really enjoyed the music, especially the intro to each episode, it’s nice and catchy even though I don’t understand Korean as I’m from the UK

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Well, i just finished this drama. I love this drama cause the plot is special different with the other drama. This drama also really entertraining. The scene is naturally make you laugh and another time make you angry cause the trait of Jin-Sang toward Park Ha Na. From the story i can say this drama well safe. I mean not many surprise scene like the others. I'm a lil bit dissapointed cause i love surprise that can make me more knot with the plot. But i really appreciate with the supporting role like hwang Kyusu, Min Kyusu and The director cause in the other drama I watched not many supporting role have a strong character and acting when they not in the center of the story. I can see they work hard for pop up their trait character in drama. And of course make this drama more colorful.

From this drama i realized many things especially for drink alone. Most People feel embrassed when they want give quality time for theirself with drink alone cause they don't want hear any judgement with people will see them but this drama give a strength for that. For the music i really love the soundtrack. For anyone that still consider watch this drama. Don't think again and try to watch it.

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OHHHH
AAAASHSHSHSH
as the Koreans said
i think many 'll see this review as a harsh one but this drama deserved it

where shall i begin

first the slogan at the  beginning should be just once to make u understand the whole idea of the drama
not repeated & repeated  every ep. & sometimes 3 or 4 times & more at the same ep. it was SOOOO annoying & provoking
what's the good thing in watching guys is drinking & eating  almost all of the ep. in silence  without any events


this is the most lame plot for me

every time they waste almost about 10 min at the beginning of every ep. by the slogan & watching a guy or girl just drinking & eating
really the main stories could just literally be in 5 ep. as mini drama
i even pressed the fast  preview button several times


second   Park Ha Sun
really was one of the most provoking actresses i had watched
didn't like her totally at this drama she was extremely silly  especially with her face expressions 

both  Ha Suk Jin  &  Gong Myung
was really amazing & adorable  but i was sad they waste their talent in such a weak drama

Min Jin Woong
was an amazing actor but his role was like a moving advertisement for other dramas

i  didn't enjoy,
it was without any goal or significance  for me & very slow motion  in events' development
THE HELL  >_<

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Loved it....and then episode 15 hit

Honestly, I so wanted to like this show in spite of the really slow start. Up until Episode 15, I would have given this a solid 8/10, but the lead couple breaking up close to the end of the penultimate episode for a really stupid reason made my rating of this show drop. If the SML would have got the girl in the end, I would have been happier. Instead, tying up all those knots in the final half hour of the drama just so you could have a happy ending was just really silly.

As much as I loved the ML in Something about 1%, he was pretty scummy in this. The only funny thing was him going on and on about "quality" and his co-workers mocking him for it. His character was really poorly written in my opinion. He was absolutely horrible for most of drama, then he turns into Mr. Sensitive and Passionate Lover and then reverts back to the prick he was and then suddenly switches back to being woefully in love at the end. What a disservice to the drama...and to the tsundere trope too.

The 6.5 rating is due almost exclusively to the disgruntled Director, Kim Won Hae, who was hilarious in this and is in my opinion the best part of this show. If it were him alone, I would have given a much higher score, but he is after all a supporting character. I don't know if I love him so much because his role in this is similar to his character in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (a recent favourite!), but he is the only part of the show I want to watch again.

Disappointed this drama took the turn that it did so late in the series.

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If you want a drama that will make you yell at the main characters, want to punch the male lead, hope that the female lead ends up with the second male lead, and have you more invested in the supporting characters relationships, then this is the drama for you!
I am almost mad at myself for spending so much time watching this drama. The only reason I'm not is because the premise was really good. The story had so much potential but was sadly completely ruined for me by Ha Suk Jin's character. This is the first drama I've completed where I truly hated the male lead. He treated Park Ha Sun's character so horribly, and just when I started to accept him as her love interest (note: ACCEPT, not support), he turned around and made me wish he would disappear. I've never watched a drama that made me think: "there's no way this couple would last". I don't know how he would ever earn her trust back after all he did to her.
On another note, the acting was wonderful! Even the supporting actors were phenomenal. I particularly enjoyed the three students' characters. They were great comedic relief without turning the characters into a joke or making them one dimensional.
I enjoyed the music as well! Although most of the soundtrack is instrumental, I actually downloaded some onto my phone I liked it so much.
I probably would have rated this much higher if the ML didn't piss me off so much, but other than that it was enjoyable (mainly due to the supporting characters).

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