A Masterpiece, but a few complaints on the characters
This is my first time writing a review and I created an account just for this as well. I was having such a huge k-drama burnout but this drama really helped me get back to it. This is literally such a masterpiece, at first I read the summary and it sounded so boring but after reading a few reviews, I decided to give it a watch and it did not disappoint me at all! I have never cried this much and been this invested in a drama.However, I have a few small complaints that doesn't matter much but I just wanna rent about it a little. I feel like they could have added more character development and backstory to many side characters. Personally I actually felt pretty bad for the characters that were perceived on the "mean" side in the drama.
(Spoiler - just my personal rent about this)
I honestly wanted to get to know the wife, the CEO and the mean guy who kept beating IU's character more (sorry i'm extremely bad with names). I feel like the more I watched the more I pitied the wife more. So many people are gonna disagree with me here and im so sorry to say this, but I kinda understand why she was having an affair, the main lead guy is also kinda at fault. I mean he wasn't that great of a husband either and barely talks to his wife. They kept talking about how trash the CEO was, and maybe that's just from my own perspective on things, but I didn't really see anything super wrong or bad with him. He just seemed like an adult who hasn't grown up mentally yet, like a kid's mind in an adult world. Lastly, the "abuser" ill call him. His story actually made me really sad honestly, he never learnt how to express his feelings, mostly because of his abusive dad, so he just kinda grew up like the only adult he saw, his dad. Idk he just made me really sad the more the drama went on. Anyways, I think they could've added more story or told more backstory on them.
Maybe that's just me for another thing, but I think they could've made this drama even more focused on the normal daily life of everyone (aka more backstory of side characters) instead of focusing so much on the plot of bringing down the main guy.
This makes it seem like I hated the drama now that i'm reading this again haha. Other than my small complaints, this was a really wholesome drama, much different from the typical format, and I will definitely rewatch this when im in my 30's and maybe I'd have different opinions, reactions and feelings about it than now :)
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A MUST WATCH
One of the best dramas EVER (not just for a Korean drama, but of any drama from any country or in any language).The drama brilliantly presents life and the human condition in a story that is universally resonant.
It is both “quiet” and appropriately “emotional”. It is understated in a deeply heartfelt way.
It’s beautifully written, acted, and directed.
To say I HIGHLY recommend this drama is sincerely an understatement or I can simply say: WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT WATCH IT WHAT
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My Mister is about life. The sad and harsh truth which is life.
The message My Mister wants to tell is that even though life is this difficult, everyone can succeed and find a way to be truly happy in life. The perfect MC for this is Ji-An who lives a life which probably couldn't be any more difficult and cruel. We follow her steps into what is called "life" and uncover many lessons to be learned.Another masterpiece, and ranked No. 1 on MDL, by director Kim Won Suk, who already followed his principle about life-telling stories in Misaeng (2014) and who is the director for the 2nd highest ranked drama show on MDL - Signal. He clearcly does his job right and I will be looking forward to future works of his. IU and also Lee Sun Kyun are doing wonderful jobs acting in My Mister and several of the supporting actors and actresses are doing an utmost, perfect job and are fitting right into this setting and story. My eye personally stuck to two here: Song Sae Byuk as the youngest of the three brothers aswell as Oh Na Ra as the bar owner Jung Hee. Both of these characters go through each their own struggle themselves and they are very charming. I don't know what I could add to other reviews here, but IU and Lee Sun Kyun are perfect in this drama and no one could have fitted the roles better than they did. They make a very charming and real relationship in front of the camera and give this story the kind of meaning it deserves. This might easily be the best acting IU has done so far and I hope she will continue her road of success - she truly deserves it.
More in-depth review: https://youtu.be/GChUsqdgKpE
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What I can say for sure is that this in this drama a lot has been thought on a is very good cinematofraphy. Because DETAILS. Every frame is art – it’s beautiful, “movie - like” and aesthetic.
The story is refreshing because there aren’t so many dramas like this.
Best part in this drama is ability to have thoughts and emotions exchanged without much actually being spoken. Body language and facial expressions are showed amazing.
But I got heart eyes for Lee Ji An who is played by IU already, since the episode one. And let me tell you, I think this is the best work she has done in her acting career. Also, her character in this drama isn’t the usual one she is given to work with. Which was refreshing.
I can put my hand on my heart and say that IU’s character is one of the most strongest female leads I have ever seen in a K- drama world.
Lee Sun Gyun as Park Dong Hoon really has a talent. The way how he showed how “broken” his family life and his character is broken is amazing. And what I love the most is that these things he has been through or is going through is said in drama but the audience its self has to notice it or pay attention to these small details.
Note: What has stuck to me the most in this drama is how bare or raw it is. Producers really went all out to show poverty, the infidelity, corporate wars, hard work / job life, bonding of opposite gender with a big year age gap.
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In this drama, there are 3 brothers whose lifes are in trouble. They face the hardship of life, but try to overcome with their obedience and love for one another. However, they are also alone and abandoned in a way. These aspects are combined with a spectacularly portrayed character Lee Ji An who is another desperate with a darker past and seemingly hopeless future.
This drama is a masterpiece. It is not like a drama, it is so much more like life itself, characters are real people and audience is an invisible visitor for this lovely neighbourhood.
In the earlier episodes, you should get to used to the characters but it makes itself familiar quickly, so you don't have to wait for many episodes.The story is unique and makes you wonder what will happen next. Characters are perfectly depicted by the actors which makes the drama magnificient. No more words, watch and see!
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You may not be the same after viewing My Mister
My Mister is a compelling drama about community, family and friendship. Of all the K-Dramas out there, this is the one you must see.It has been several months since I watched My Mister, and I still find myself pondering the events, the characters, and their challenges. When I linger in this reverie, I am overwhelmed with deep emotion… even now.
In the film, As Good as It Gets, Melvin (Jack Nicholson) confesses his love for Carol (Helen Hunt). Melvin sums it up, "You make me want to be a better man."
That's the feeling I get after watching My Mister.
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I couldn't decide on how to rate it for a day. There is something profoundly sad about this drama and it leaves you changed, even though the tone and the general message of it changes a bit later on. People say that it is a story about hope, but to be honest, I haven't seen hope in this drama. What I have seen is the power of people to dramatically change people's lives, be it for the better or worse. The vast majority of the characters had their life significantly influenced by other people's actions and those actions are what keeps them either going or being stuck in their lives. Then again, I do understand why some people see it that way.
Honestly, the story is about so many deep issues that there is no point listing them here. It is also very unique, even though it uses a lot of usual storytelling techniques and themes. It is a more mature drama in a way. The dialogues are intelligent and engaging, and the character development is so on point. The main story is amazing and engrossing. I also love Jun Hee's character and her story. At the same time, I didn't quite get into the brothers' side story. Also, the secondary romance in this show and the whole story of the actress wasn't interesting to me at all. Nara's character actually annoyed me here. Maybe I shouldn't even use the word secondary because, how some people pointed out, this is not a romance, although in some way I wish it was.
I can't say anything bad about the acting. All actors did a phenomenal job, but IU completely and utterly blew me away. What an outstanding performance.
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“When I run, I disappear. But, that actually feels like my real self.”
Originally written on Jul 14, 2021A couple days ago I wasn’t sure if I should rewatch Twin Peaks for the tenth time or if I should give My Mister a shot. I’m glad I decided to go with the latter. After not having cried in over two years, the final episode of My Mister managed to bring me to tears twice. Both times it was just a single tear, but I’ll take it.
There’s just something so wholesome and heartfelt about Ji-an and Dong-hoon’s relationship. It’s such a pure depiction of friendship. The kind you don’t see that often in film, or real life even. I was already a fan of IU’s music, but on top of being a great singer she’s also an amazing actress and she did an incredible job as Lee Ji-an. I’ve only seen Lee Sun-kyun before in 2019’s Parasite, but I have to say I liked him more in My Mister.
At first I wasn’t too sold on the other characters and their stories. I just wanted to see more of Ji-an and Dong-hoon. But the more I kept watching, the more I grew to like them and by the end I really loved how their stories all came together in one big, wholesome tale of friendship and family. I binged the whole thing in three days, but I wish this would go on forever. It’s that good.
After more than two years My Mister broke me. Or fixed me, depending on how you look at it.
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You are not ready for this
This is the best K drama I have seen in all my life. I have kept stalling on watching the last episode due to intense nostalgia I tend to get for movies that really get to me. The cast, the scenes, everything was perfectly done. I can't get enough of this show.I'm pretty sure I'll be back watching it again in like a month. God bless the creators of this for me.
The chemistry between the main characters is one u haven't been able to explain yet but it's beautiful to watch how it develops in each episode. No love scenes, no kissing scenes, yet this show reeked of class from the first episode to the last.
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A masterpiece
It's been a few nights since I finished the drama, but my tears are not over, this is a drama that affects your life and morals, so be very careful, iu will be the best actor in his life in this drama, and he has a flawless direction. If you are a depressed person, please be careful, what fascinates you the most is the lack of dialogue of the main character of the story, but at the same time, this lack of dialogue has become a very important role in the film and makes every word that JN's mouth comes out, nails you and makes you cryWas this review helpful to you?
A Writer's Dream
One of the lines that has often given me comfort whenever I face hardships in life is not to worry myself too much since, "it's not like I'm trying to save the world."Adulthood comes with a lot of pressures and we easily find ourselves in depression when we can't seem to cope. For the beautiful portrayal of adult life, I could give this drama a rating of 1000/10. Note that I used the word beautiful to describe a drama full of sad scenes that will have you soaked in tears. The tears are worth.
I would like to applaud the writers of this show. If, in this life time, I manage to write a story like "My Mister," I would live the rest of my life thinking about how awesome I am. I would also like to give credit to the directors, the editors, and of course the cast! Every actor in the show gave the performance of a lifetime. I highly recommend the show.
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Heartbreakingly Beautiful
After keeping this drama on my Plan to Watch for almost 2 years, I finally got around to watching it after a coworker watched it and could not stop talking about it.It was exactly what I knew it would be, the reason it was in my plan to watch for 2 years, heartbreaking.
Each and every character in the drama had so much pain inside them.
Ji An with her past, crippling debt and a world of burden on her young shoulders. The Park family who are going through a difficult due to the unemployment of the 2 sons. Dong Hoon with his lonely life.
The beauty of the series was the way Dong Hoon and Ji An healed as they found some one who understands them. It was impossible to not be invested in all the characters and see them as real people as the story was so realistic.
I could rave on and on about the story but it is best experiencing their story in person.
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