A brilliant series all round
I am watching this series again, now for the 4th time, and not the last. I am writing this whilst watching the last episode, This episode has everything you could wish for in a drama, and I mean everything. I wont go into details so as not to spoil the story.What is also amazing is the production, direction, storyline and all the actors generally. I know most drama series concentrate on the main Actors, but as I watch the impromptu football match I acknowledge all the cast, and I mean all. The music played especially now at the near ending of the drama, with Ji an grandmother telling her to be happy. I am avoiding spoilers so you must watch it
I almost feel cheated that I cannot score it more than 10 marks.
Bill
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The music was gorgeous, even if they're not the type of music I listen. I liked the old songs from this drama, as well.
Now, I want to see more dramas which could give me the vibe this drama gave to me. I will surely rewatch this someday.
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Not a typical Korean Drama
This is not a typical k-drama. Story of people who are struggling in their life, irrespective of their financial status. Amazing story line and acting voilà. IU has beautifully played the character of Lee Ji-an. There are only a few Idol who can sing and act good, she is good in singing as good as in acting, and Lee Sun Kyun is an amazing actor. I have watched his work, coffee prince, Parasite and The Advocate: A Missing Body with Kim Go Eun etc. All are drama and movies are must watch for everyone.Was this review helpful to you?
Don't miss this gem
I guess at this moment this is one of my most favourite kdramas.I found it accidentally searching for films in which IU (Lee Ji-eun) had a main role (after watching Hotel del Luna)
What a big surprise
I agree with other reviews, maybe is not for everyone. A big film about human relationships, friendship, family, people like us.
I don't want to reveal anything about the story. Just give it a chance and watch the first episode.
Lovely, caughty and breathtaking from episode 1 to 15.
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All the characters was so good they were totally in to it.
The Male lead is also good, the most importantly Iu character is good.
I also liked the music of this drama, Sondia voice was very soothing, all the ost's were also good
U all will probably love watching the drama.
The screenplay is good as also the story Is too good.
I am a fan of Iu and also her acting is good In this story
Her character is different from other stories, in every drama she plays a role as a baby doll and in this drama she was very bold, her character as a child only very sad. She suffers from the childhood and as a result she became bold and continues her life as a bold girl. When she meets the male lead she analyzes his life and his character and finally fell for him.
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FOR ANYONE THAT WANTS TO FEEL LOVED, WATCH THIS SHOW
this is something I should've done long time ago, after rewatching it again I got the feeling that I have to share my feelings for this show, I wont say my life was hard, but at the time I watched this show, I was in a situation no one should be in, and could relate to this show a lot, therefore whenever I rewatch it hits hard on how did I manage all what I've been through, back when you first watched this show, it gave me the warmest hug ever, and after all this time when i rewatched it again it still gave me a hug that is not less warm to what I've got on the first time, this show is "PURE GOLD"Was this review helpful to you?
Human relationships are life savers
I just finished this masterpice. To be honest I had some doubts about it and my main reason to watch it was IU.I wish i had watched this before; the story overall is so beautiful and heartwarming. It truly points out how the relationships we build in our life can drawn us or save us.
Every character develops in such a beautiful way. It can seems slow at the begining and probably it´s not made for everyone tastes, but you should give it a try. Every day life and the difficulties that comes with it can make really wonderful stories.
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The A-Typical KDRAMA that is worth the watch
So I'll start by saying I've watched this drama several times now. I even got my wife to watch this drama even though she was reluctant because she was not a fan of the main character. She ended up also loving this drama.What I liked initially about this drama is there was no rich, handsome CEO or young, spoiled son of a billionaire driving expensive cars and wearing expensive clothes. It was refreshing to see something about a middle aged, hard working office worker who happens to get caught up in some struggles. Someone that didn't have a hidden talent for fighting 10 people at once or endless riches behind him. Everything just seemed more normal with an intriguing story line.
I never knew who this actor was, nor did I really know who IU was. I was just amazed because I thought IU fit the role perfectly and did a fantastic job. I only found out later that IU was a singer and maybe she is not great in some other roles but for this role I thought she played the part perfectly and my wife was initially surprised that I thought she was an excellent actor. Well, that was until she finished this series with me.
In any case - I don't write reviews often but this is something that will appeal to those that are sick of some of the typical cliches that fill kdramas. The acting is wonderful with some heartbreaking moments that will burn into your memory forever.
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More than the sum of its parts...feels like I'm better off than I was when I started it
The writing, acting, and directing are all so strong...but the show is more than just the sum of those parts. It isn't a feel-good show by any stretch - it shows some dark events and explores some tough themes - but it unfolds in a way that leaves you feeling like you came through the other side better off than you were when you started. The themes of platonic love, family bonds, and neighborhood ties are woven together nicely.Was this review helpful to you?
This drama is a perfect fall and winter drama when you want to feel
I have now rewatched this drama 3 times and I can say I will never get bored of this story. So many lines stick with me and Lee Jin character will forever be my favorite character IU has played. Really lovely story that not hard to understand a legit story about life. The hardships the connections everything is shown in this drama. I really wish dramas like this were more popular in Korea so they could make more of them. This drama really was only pulled off because of the emotion the actors have but in. I feel sometimes dramas now would include some sad stories but the story itself would be emotional not the portrayal of the actors. I recommend this drama to everyone who might feel alone or is going through hardships. Very healingWas this review helpful to you?
Heartwrenching at certain points
I honestly have to say that Jang Ki Yong totally stole the show for me. From his first scene, I knew that he and Ji-an would have some sort of history, and indeed he turned out to be the most layered and gray character. He had one of the best development arcs I'd ever seen, and the acting was top-notch.Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed the development between the leads as well, but it just didn't captivate me the same way, save for a few scenes that were actually really touching.
I wish I could rate this higher but it actually took me so long to get through this drama, and even mid-way it was hard to find the motivation to keep going. I think part of this was the amount of time dedicated to the side characters — while some did grow on me, especially when they interacted with Ji-an in later episodes, for most of it I didn't care much for many of their scenes and it just very disjointed from the main storyline.
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