Superb drama that explores the grey areas in life
First of, this drama gives off a new flavor on the romance genre, it has that unique charm that other dramas lack of which is warmth and sincerity. At first, I was hesitant because crime and romance isn't really a genre that mix together quite well but through this drama, I realized it is possible. What I love about this drama is that more than romance, they focused on the complexity of each characters development and explored the relationships between the characters on a deeper level. On the downside, I wasn't really happy about some parts where they try to give off piece by piece information about the past because personally for me doing the flashbacks are only effective if there's an impact or tension but on this one it's like they're giving out Q&A. You know the answer but you're just waiting to confirm if you're correct. I just thought it would be better if they completed the past then gave flashbacks only if necessary. Nonetheless, this drama is still great because it's not too dreamy and really close to reality.Anyway another thing I really commend on this drama are the casts and their excellent acting skills. I felt the continuity of the story from the past and present. I really felt like the younger ones grew up for real. They had the same facial expression, same attitude and characteristics. Out of all dramas I watched that dealt with past and present, I can confidently say that this is the best among them. I am also shocked to see myself empathizing on an antagonist which lies on the grey area, portraying as the bad guy but is really warm inside. The best part of this drama is that, the events are negative and unfortunate but the characters remain positive and tried to solve the problem without getting swayed by it. Other dramas usually gives tragic scenes where it is completely unfair that the characters were forced to change, sometimes sacrificing something that's really precious to them but this drama is different. It allowed the characters to grow together while fighting together and also grow individually on their own as time passes.
This is really a hidden gem as indicated on the article where I discover this drama. I didn't mind being sad with the characters because I feel their sincerity and care towards each other which makes me believe that sadness is something we feel because we are human. Instead of running away, we must embrace it so that we can grow for the better.
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Perfect portrayal of characters made possible with their top-tier acting skills
The title itself fits the whole story; the warmth of a hug that can soothe one’s uneasy feelings. The show established a great flow of storyline that is unique and well-written. Every episode manages to get my attention throughout without getting any hint of tiredness or boringness. Especially since it will give you an absolute vibe of creepiness. That irksome aura can be seen overflowing in the psychopath’s devilish stares and smiles.The best element of this drama is the way that the actors offer excellence in handling their roles perfectly. Each one of them contributes more than enough and carries on filling their part to the fullest. From the main characters up to the supporting roles, super deserves to get praise from the audience.
My favorite episode will be from EP17. The face-off fight between the two brothers was dramatically intense. Loving the fact that Do Jin, his mother, and his younger sister never gave up to save their older brother. Since they all knew that he was badly influenced by their ill father. That scene when Do Jin was accidentally stabbed by Hyun Moo’s knife and the way he hugged his brother was such an impactful tension of feelings.
I may be late finishing this fantastic show, but the important part is I enjoyed every element it has to present to us. The series deserves more recognition. The actors are incredible, have a fine foundation of conflicts, have consistency in providing interesting plots, and connect every single detail of the script to the actual happenings in the story. The ending hugs they both gave to their little selves are wholesome, a happy ending indeed.
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More like a emotional journey
This is one of the drama which makes you emotional and can make you feel the pain and happiness which they are going through.Rather that psychological drama I would say it's a type of drama where you see realistic characters (characters with flaws they have their weaknesses and strength not some super cool idol character) and their emotional journey as well as their character development.
Both leads have done a good job especially female lead, she has done a good job and make you connect to her character and as for male lead I think it's good but not on point it's bit off but both child male and female lead was good and have done a good job I can even say that they are more good than the adult male and female lead.
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The Most Criminally Underrated Kdrama I would watch a million times and still feel the same way!!!
One of the best and criminally underrated Kdrama I have seen, there isn't enough talking about this drama, not enough edits on youtube. I can go on and on about this drama as much as I like. ???????????Spoiler Ahead >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Why Should You Watch This:
Let's start off with the story/plot of the story, it is so deep, tragic and hhealing. It is a tragic love story about a boy who is as tall and reliable as a tree (Named "Na Moo (meaning 'tree') and a girl who is like a dream-like Heaven (Named "Nak Won" (meaning 'heaven'), they both meet when they were young in school and get to know each other; he is a quiet and mysterious boy whereas she is a happy-go-lucky girl and they become childhood sweethearts when Nak won starts pursuing thisman who seem to have piqued her curiousity through his quiet and mysterious demeanor and personality. Through Nak won's persistence, pure and loving nature towards Na mo, Na moo falls into a reciprocated love with Nak won. Overview would be that This is a tragic love story between a serial killer's Son and the Daughter of two his Victims. Moreover how their painful past shapes their lives and haunts them as they try to heal.
So, this drama includes, main genres, crime thriller, mystery, and romance.
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The reviewer has said:
" The lead pair's tragic and beautiful storyline: One thing I've learned after watching 'Come and Hug Me' is that I love me some angsty romance with a traumatic backstory (though I figured that out after loving 'Just Between Lover' (which is one of my favourite kdramas a well just like the reviewer here). Na Moo and Nak Won are childhood lovers, and continue to be drawn to one another due to their shared pain and unmistakable chemistry. They both have PTSD because of Na Moo's serial killer father and his activities. There is a LOT of high intensity scgazing and tearful reunions. These two make the perfect OTP as Children AND Adults (the casting is immpeccable!), and seeing them together often brought tears to my eyes. They have shared trauma, though from completely different sides of The Event, and that made their relationship even more special. I loved them and wanted to watch them heal: Top 5 OTP!!! Same thoughts here also 100% agree with this.
Fascinating Back Story and Storytelling Style: Nature Vs. Nurture -
The set up of Na Moo's family and the question of whether or not you are born monster or become one, is the backdrop of 'Come and Hug Me.' When Nak won's family is torn apart because her parents are murdered in front of her (this is not a spoiler if you watch the first couple episodes), the show slowly reveals bits and pieces of what's happened, mixed in with beautiful memories between the two leads. the Kdrama feels like a mysterious psychological thriller for half, and an intense romance for the other half.
Fleshed Out Characters: There are so many interesting characters in 'Come and Hug Me!' Each person has independent motives and agency, so you can't tell who is "bad" and who is "good" for quite a while. One of the ways to tell if a writer is doing their job, is if you re empathetic to flawed people, and you will be! People make choices, carry regrets and either work through those feelings, or shape their lives destructively because of them. No one is perfect (Except our Lovely Nak Won)."
This is one of the reviews I really liked and it went with my thoughts so well written and conveys the emotion that the drama is making you feel. I can go on and on about this drama however I'll stop there because even this box can't fill the thoughts I have about this drama. It is very close to my heart.???????????
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The acting and cast were superb! Every single actor and actress made their characters come alive and personally found the brother of the male lead very very good at acting. Main leads and their younger versions were so good !! And the dad was a standout with his skilful acting.
Tbh I didn’t really pay much attention to the music but that must be a good thing if it didn’t stand out in a bad way for me to notice. I just remember feeling so emotional and tense during so many parts so the music must have made a good impact.
Wouldn’t rewatch because my heart wouldn’t be able to take the intensity again haha.
Would totally recommend this drama to anyone up for a good storyline and great cast.
Claps to the writers, directors, crew, actors/actresses and everyone behind the scenes of this amazing drama!!!!
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Psycho-Thriller drama. Showcase how powerful media can be..
I dont know if its fair to say, but I like the younger actors playing the main role than their adult counter parts. Their story was more engaging. For me, I get the romanticism from them.When they became adults, its where the drama kick in. A daughter with a picture perfect family who lost everything. A son willing to own the sins of the father. A psychotic fathers love. A mothers love bound by more than blood. See, drama right?
Some parts of the show, the media was more vicious than the antagonist of the show. Makes me think whos the real villain.
The show may not be perfect but it is still a good show because after the fight for their love, their lives, they still achieved their happy ending.
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great performance, interesting suspense, but dragged for too long
i was very excited to watch this drama. i love both actors, i saw that so many recommended this after watching 'just between lovers' which is one of my favorites, and the story seemed pretty intense.however, it has greatly disappointed me. the chemistry wasn't as good as i hoped it would be, and the story dragged for more episodes than it should've. things were starting to get repetitive halfway through. however, i really liked the side characters, like the brother and adoptive mother, which were very touching to watch. the ml's brother stole the show for me! he was so vulnerable but strong, and loved so passionately. the father also did a wonderful job portraying the madness of a murderer. his performance was impeccable, always managed to make you have chills down your spine every time he's on screen !
if you have time on your hands, and just want something to pass time with thrilling scenes, go for it!
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I was avoiding any dramas with more that 16 episodes and this one was said to be 32. When I started watching it I realized the each episode is around 30 minutes :)
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To be honest, I wasn't really satisfied with the explanations of the brothers case in the end. It was to vague for me.
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After finishing I cannot hug you, I came across this drama and I was really happy to start it. I didn't know anything about it, the title and the promotional photos have convinced me to watch at (and the fact that the last drama that I watched was like the opposite to this one)
Well, I have watched a few dramas in a year and I have to tell you, I haven't seen a drama like this one before. Not only that the storyline is really unique and mesmerizing, but the actors were really professional. In my opinion, the storyline of a drama can be amazing if the actors know nothing about acting, but this is seriously not the case. The chemistry between the main leads was amazing, the way the screenwriters have decided to tell the story is something I haven't seen in a long time. Not only that they showed us what happened before the big crime on Christmas night, but they made every characters story count. They didn't go over details and leave the viewers in the dark. They decided to answer all of our questions and this is one of the reasons I love this drama.
There wasn't a cliffhanger at the end of the final episode. There wasn't a sour ending. There was a sweet-happy-ending that I have been missing. When was the last time that a drama had a pleasing beautiful ending? A long long long time ago.
Anyway, my favorite thing about this drama was that they showed how Yoon Hee Jae was thinking. They showed us how a psychopath's thinking is. They showed us how the victims' families have survived. They have showed us a story which was close to reality.
This drama is not about a candy-cotton couple. This drama is about a real love story. A love that survived.
If you are looking for a really entertaining and mysterious drama, please watch Come and hug me. You're not going to regret it.
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This drama is interesting for a theme but lack of details. The plot is well made but slow paced. It consistent most of the time. The thing that i regret is the detail of lead's parents death. The murder of lead's parent isn't well described and lack of details. It makes me unable to comprehend the story fully. The portion of the show is laid on romance story between leads
The acting of the casts is good. The other things are also good.
The last thing that i want to say. It's a drama with heavy romance but fortunately it isn't clingy. That's the rarest thing i've seen from romance dramas
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