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unbelievable
Calling this drama just a melodrama or a romance would be unfair and nonsense.This is an unbelievably beautiful story, compelling and captivating based on a tragedy, which explores the way to redemption of the survivors, of the guilty ones, and of the people who are part of their lives, and who share with them the pain, the sadness, as well as the will to go further and overcome a loss, a trauma, or both of them.
Through the two leads (who were simply awesome), the story deals with the theme of the collective tragedy experienced by the survivors after a disaster that broke almost 50 lives. As a sort of background throughout the show is the path towards the processing of mourning and loss , which is symbolized by the construction of the memorial that forces the survivors to tell their heartbreaking stories and face the tragedy once again.
The two main leads are the personification of that collective tragedy and while they take care of the construction of the memorial, actually they become the symbols through whom that way to redemption take form, through their story so tragic and at the same time so sweetly romantic.
The plot is written well, constantly credible, and consistent, not giving room to holes and flaws. Some scenes are brutally and cruelly heartbreaking, but it could not be different. Watching them you could feel moved, compelled, involved till even cry your eyes out.
The cast, was top. I liked a lot the women of the story: female characters who show up strong and at the same time sensible. Won Jin Ah / Moon Soo was perfect: I didn't know her so far, and I was well impressed not only by her beauty (stunning: the combo of her eyes and of her smile can kill), but also by her talent, and the ability to render her character without flaws. Kang Han Na / Yoo Jin perfect too: she made her role credible and strong, without falling into the stereotypes, which sometimes impact negatively on a character and on the story itself. Maybe the strongest and at the same time the most fragile woman in this story, for sure a very beautiful character. Na Moon Hee / halmeoni, who impersonated the grandmother of all the derelicts, was simply awesome, literally filling the scenes where she appeared with her presence. Na Moon Hee / Ma Ri deserves being mentioned too, while rendering a not easy character, showing the humanity where not expected, and able to try till the end to redeem on of the shabby villain. And so on... All the actresses did well in performing roles which sometimes were not easy at all. The actors and the men of the story were unmatched too. Lee Jun Ho / Kang Doo among all was sublime, and able to render his character so unlucky and so painful in a perfect way. And I wish to mention Kim Kang Hyun / Sang Man, because he was unmatchable in playing a character like this, making him credible and intense.
Direction and photography were very nice.
The OST is one of the best I found so far: complete and well sorted.
A masterpiece who shall be watched, absolutely.
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believe in miracles
I didn’t expect to be this attached to this beautiful kdramaThis kdrama shows us pain,happiness,the feeling of guilt,sadness,the feeling of love. I am writing this and tearing up ,the kdrama makes you to value the things you have so you won’t take everything for granted. The storyline made me cry so much, they show us how miracles actually can happen and they show us not to give up on living no matter how hard life can get , just continue fighting, continue believing in miracles and also continue loving people you care about.
I hope everyone will watch it, i really think this kdrama is so underrated and recommend it to everyone.
The OST is another piece of masterpiece <3. I hope everyone will enjoy it.
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The "Bad Boy"
I had only seen Lee Jun Ho as the polished, uptight hotelier in "King the Land" , where he played a very good part. However, in Rain or Shine (Just Between Lovers) he is superb as the "bad boy" , and classic "angry young man".His "Granny" sees through the facade, and she, Na Moon Hee, is my second favourite actor in this programme.
Most of the main characters are complex - dealing with their own trauma from the past - and the actors portray their pain well.
I haven't finished this series, but, so far, it's been an emotional ride - with a little humour to balance out the tragedy.
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One of the worse dramas attempting to mirror grief.
I'll try to keep it short. The drama tries its best to tackle grief and show how different individuals overcome and experience hardship. The problem is that it simply isn't realistic. The coping doesn't involve professional help, but rather toxic traits that include pill-popping, destroying lives around you to feel better, and being stuck in a time loop of self-destruction. Now, many of these things can be real for us, but the show does little to really address problems head-on. People don't give full answers, there is little context to justify the pain sometimes and the approaches to cope are never healthy.The first 6 episodes are actually very well done. There is little drama, the cringing is kept to a minimum, and every character shows promise. Then, with little context or reasoning, it just goes bonkers and many characters attempt to destroy their own lives. In one episode, the male lead experiences ghosts of the dead and voices in his head. This isn't grieving, it's a mental disorder and borderline schizophrenic. The crazy part is that this is never addressed again in any other episode, nor do we see those ghosts again. If you're having trouble understanding me writing that, imagine watching the show.
Overall, your time would be much better spent watching virtually any other drama.
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It lacks something than it will be better if the writers want to convey something more than what it seems.
After all I come to think that's the power of good PD. Elevated the script, and alot of performances and scene really well executed . SO I can see why people rate it high. I give this drama a good rating for those two alone.
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i think i'm going to be the very black sheep the story line was looking like "remember me " the movie which i hated too
i don't know from where i should start
but i should say "BIG EXHALE' for finishing this one
i was pushing myself to continue watching just to give a fair review towards this shit
this was a real torture for me with all that repeated flashbacks and events
first time ever for me watching drama on the fast forward button starting from ep. 05
i think this sentence should say a lot about the drama
they should name it "just bleak" OR "just depression"
something like that should be more appropriate for such a drama like this
the drama is very very very very slow, boring, lukewarm, cold with very repetitive events just to fill the story
i didn't feel anything while watching
there wasn't even a fluffy moments for me
i wasn't either excited for the main leads
i liked two other side stories
two characters in this drama made me mad
bulk of selfishness (moon soo's MOTHER) & ( kang doo's SISTER)
both of them were really GREAAAAAAT B***chs
specially the mother she that kind of persons who always blames others
and didn't rest till she made everybody around her being sad and depressed
i didn't say she should forget the dead but she should live for her other alive daughter
she neglected her in a very selfish way as if she is punishing her for living
i really hated her character so much
she is really unbearable and disgusting
and i never saw a ML (bleak's professional) like this one
and the FL WOOOOW what a coward stupid one
and the writer should continue the bleak till the last breath
the relations in this drama was extremely sick and abnormal for me i think they all should go to mental health hospital
and suddenly .... HAPPY ENDING
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW
clap here for the failure please
i've never been harsh in my reviews but this one really deserves more than i wrote >_< -_-
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Great actors doing a good drama, sadly not for me
Not my kind of drama, I don't like watching shows that intends to make me sad or cry. I like shows that promises if not a happy ending, at least a good one.. No matter how much bruised the main characters are.Reading the synopsis and some reviews, I got interested. But after a short while, it became obvious that this ain't for me.
With that being said, I can still name things that I like. For example, the actors were really good and I think they're casts pretty well. I also like the music, it sets the right tone needed in the scenes.
I cannot binge watch this one, too heavy for me and to be honest it's a bit boring. If and when, I still wanted to watch the whole show..
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Have a feeling will rewatch this a few times
Writing the review before I finish watching the entire series because I am liking it so much just now, and am afraid that the ending will somehow spoil it -- and it is definitely worth the time!First of all: The acting by the main leads is phenomenal.
Second: (So far) all of the subplots make sense and fit with the overall story.
Third: It's easy and enjoyable to watch; no cringe worthy scenes or dialogues.
Fourth: The main leads are what one would call "normal" working people. The more I review, the more I discover that the this is important to me -- that the characters not be "the exceptional" or the super rich and famous -- not only is it more relatable if they are "normal", it is also inherently more interesting to me, because it then tends to focus on the actual human interactions more.
In terms of the negatives (so far): Not sure if it's a product placement issue, but the emphasis on women's makeup was a little weird in a few places. And there was the obligatory shirtless scene by the male lead (a lovely view, no doubt, but kind of out of place IMHO).
Still -- I am hoping that the ending continues to be as good because I am already looking forward to rewatching the earlier episodes.
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I love it ,one of the gem to me
It has Happy Ending ,# Emotionally Sensitive & Light heart persons please DONT WATCH THIS you may lead to more depression #
All actor and actors are well played their role
Especially ----->Lee Jun Ho and Won Jin Ah<------ultimate
If 16th episode ended before 15 minutes this drama can't get this rating's
Thank you Editor, director, script writer don't drag me in deep feeling's,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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if u r not into slow drama or u don't want to give it a try, it's not for u
i admit that first eps are kinda boring and u would gonna think if they portray in cringy the 'trauma' in the storyline (coz obv it's not just a simple word to talk about). my first impression when I saw the poster, is that I thought of light drama with a plot of having trauma.honestly, I'm not into slow drama but I realized watching several eps, the plot, the scenes, and how they portray the characters are REALISTIC. it's not having trauma and suddenly being healed bcoz of love, that's not as simple as that. other circumstances happened to their personal, social, and family life and brought them roller coaster emotions that reflect the reality of life.
in terms of acting, I really love how Junho and Jin-ah portrayed their characters so well. at first, u gonna question their chemistry, but nah, they're so good!
This drama made me cry, laugh, and cry huhu and I also learned a lot. This drama is a healing and comfort drama for me.
Life is about risk, pain, sacrifice, and love. Life is so precious. If you're reading this, I hope u overcome the thing u are going through, and be strong. Proud of u!
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Why it became my one of the fav dramas and why should you watch it.
One of the standout elements of "Just Between Lovers" is its realistic portrayal of trauma. The series does not shy away from the raw and often painful process of coping with grief and loss. This authenticity makes the characters' struggles and growth profoundly relatable. The proper bonding between Kang-doo and Moon-soo is another highlight; their relationship evolves naturally, rooted in shared pain and genuine affection. The series beautifully captures the spectrum of human emotions, from despair and anger to hope and love, making it a deeply moving watch.However, the series is not without its flaws. The slow pacing might be a drawback for some viewers, as it takes time to unfold the story and develop the characters. Additionally, the kissing scenes are notably awkward and lack the passion one might expect in a romantic drama, which can be a bit disappointing.
Despite its slow pacing and less-than-stellar kissing scenes, "Just Between Lovers" shines in its depiction of realistic trauma and the healing power of human connection. The emotional depth and strong performances by the cast make it a worthwhile watch. It's a series that takes you on an intimate journey of pain, resilience, and love, leaving a lasting impression on your heart.
If you're looking for a drama that captures the essence of human emotions with a realistic touch, "Just Between Lovers" is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
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