Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

Great but

This drama is great, NO DOUBT. I would for sure recommend it if you enjoy slow family, community vibe dramas with no dramatic plot or "bad guys". It's a feel-good romance and the chemistry between the leads was great Until they got together. I don't know what happened but the fl suddenly did a 180 on her personality and the way she interacted with the ml, yes understandable now they are dating but it lost the spark/ banter they had before they got together. She was VERY, EXTREMELY CLINGY and HER VOICE irked me so so much it was honestly very hard to watch yet I kept going because I am guessing it is "normal" for the start of a relationship but it's not that fun to watch. I have noticed her calming down and being more herself again as they go on but this is just a warning for the ep 10-12 at least like it's a lot.

Otherwise, definitely watch this drama it's so fun and everyone is so likable.

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What a Beautiful Masterpiece

Indeed the perfect pair of the year. ?
The casts are well suited with their characters.
The dimples of the main leads are kind of distracting.
You will just see yourself smiling because of this show.
I love everything about this show.
SLOW CLAP FOR EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS SHOW COME TO LIFE.
No dull moments in every episodes. It may feel slow sometimes but the FL and ML always saves the show.
The OST are addicting too. It's quite funny and super catchy.

Indeed the perfect pair of the year. ?
The casts are well suited with their characters.
The dimples of the main leads are kind of distracting.
You will just see yourself smiling because of this show.
I love everything about this show.
SLOW CLAP FOR EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS SHOW COME TO LIFE.
No dull moments in every episodes. It may feel slow sometimes but the FL and ML always saves the show.
The OST are addicting too. It's quite funny and super catchy.

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YOU MUST WATCH THIS DRAMA AND HERE'S WHY!

I never write reviews but for this one i strongly felt like i should because i dont want people to miss out on this drama if they are having second thoughts about starting this one . Following reasons are why i am loving this drama so far

1)Cinematography- There are some absolutely breathtaking wide and drone shots of the place Pohang where the drama is shot makes it such a visual treat. After watching this you will definitely want to put this place down in your wishlist of travel destinations. The setting of the drama with its picturesque landscapes, sunsets at sea will give you healing vibes for sure.

2) Cast and Characters(Both main and supporting cast)- I will admit that i was looking forward to this drama because i have been waiting for shin min ah's return but i was pleasantly surprised to see how well the rest of the characters hold their own, its not a drama which is all about the two leads ; its also very much about the people around them the actors all have done a really good job so you do become invested in their stories and struggles as well . Even the child actors give really memorable peroformances in this one .

3)Main Leads- The chemistry is so present but unlike so many rom coms this drama will give you time to like these two as individuals before they get together as a couple(which as of now they havent) . I like how both of them are not perfect but that is what makes them relatable and you will soon find yourself rooting for them.

4)Story- Even though at this stage a large chunk of story is to be seen but i like that there is an actual story to look forward to especially about the lead actor's past. This drama was already good because of the previous points but the compelling stoyrline that they have been teasing in the first episodes is such an added bonus that makes this one a complete package.


HOPE YOU ENJOY WATCHING THIS HEARTWARMING DRAMA SET IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE AS MUCH AS I DID !! :)

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It’s a healing drama like they said it would be.

This is my first review so I hope my thoughts aren’t too scattered.

Get ready for a slice-of-life, rom-com, and healing drama! It has a lot of k drama clichés which is something I enjoy and I think that’s what draws a lot of people to k dramas. Having said that, it also defies a lot of them which made me really happy because SOME clichés are just plain annoying.

Slice-of-life
For those who are new to k dramas, slice-of-life might not be something you’re used to but it grows on you. It took me a while to get into Reply 1988 and I wondered why so many people liked it because I found it hard to get into the first few episodes but after a while, it grows on you and you become part of their life. That also goes for this drama. With each episode, you get to know the daily lives of the people of Gongjin and it surely is a great journey learning about their lives and relating to the struggles they face and seeing them overcome it.

Rom-Com
This drama is filled with rom-com elements. There are many scenes that make your heart flutter and make you smile from ear to ear. Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho have amazing chemistry and you really fall in love with them and their journey. So if you’re here for some rom-com, you’ll definitely get a lot of it and some say too much of it from Episode 11 and 12… haha I enjoyed those too much though but it was not for everyone.

Healing
This drama has been advertised as a healing drama and it’s true. The healing part actually involves all the characters of the drama. Although the male lead may be seen as the one with the biggest problem, each character had something to heal from and we get to witness how they dealt with it. I really like the pace of the drama and how they realistically portrayed the struggle of someone who has faced trauma. The ML suffered a lot and it took many episodes before we even find out why but that just shows how long it sometimes takes for someone to open up and face the trauma and choose to move on and be happy. It’s as though the writer took us through a journey of healing and that involves the good, the bad and the ugly. So prepare to go on a roller coaster of emotions because that’s what healing involves. Facing all the ugly and finally coming out beautifully. Some might quit because it gets too heavy all of a sudden but for those who choose to stick around and get through the pain, the end will be rewarding.

Favourite Character
I would have to say my favourite character is the female lead, Hyejin. She showed a lot of character growth and she definitely defied a lot of the traits that I dislike about female leads. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. She also wasn’t afraid to admit her mistakes and apologize. You will find yourself applauding and wishing you had a person like her by your side. Thanks to Hyejin, we didn’t have any noble idiots around here.

Although Hyejin is my favourite character, the whole cast is amazing! Like ALL of them! The acting was top notch and this drama made me a fan of a lot of them. I initially watched this for Kim Seon Ho but I started watching a lot of Shin Min Ah’s dramas while waiting for the episodes to come out. Also, if you felt disappointed with Han Ji Pyeong’s fate in Start Up, this would be the drama for you!

Finally, if you haven’t already watched this, just give it a try! It’s a slow-paced drama that is designed to portray what healing is like. It’s not quick, it involves daily struggles, and a lot of pain. However, when you get through all of that, you can finally smile without reserve.

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a balm to the soul

This charming show about two dimpled sweethearts dancing around their growing feelings for one another in an adorable seaside town is literally the best medicine ever invented to cope with our stressful lives. The supporting characters are fully-realized people, and I was invested in all of their lives from the first episode. I watch most of the show with a huge grin on my face, and finish each episode happier than I was when I started (though things are starting to take an angsty turn now that we're at episode 6).

The only thing I don't like about the show is only two episodes come out per week. Waiting is torture. I want to inject all of it directly into my veins right this second.

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Hype for what ???

Honestly, I have dropped this series, not that it's bad, but it's just so slow phased. The storyline is somewhat normal for me. There was nothing much to expect from this series, but the scenes, and the way the series was shot, the casting, and all were good. But at the end, I had to drag myself to watch this series even till ep 6 and then eventually I had to give up. Normally romance genre are hard for me to watch bcoz the story line is normally repeated with a twist here and there. With the given hype thought of watching it and then I got disappointed. It's just not my cup of tea. But if you are someone who loves romantic genre you may like it.

Let's live, Let's Love and hope you enjoy your time by doing what you love ?

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Physical Abuse is Wrong Regardless of Gender or Excuse

**This is just my opinion. I truly appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that went into the production of this drama. Thank you.**

This is less a review than me stating my objection to yet another female lead character abusing her love interest and it somehow being okay. I refuse to watch any more episodes.

First though, I have to say that the cast is very talented. I especially enjoyed Kim Seon-ho as Hong Du sik and Lee Sang-yi and Ji Seong-hyeon. It was produced well and has a pretty soundtrack.

The problems for me lie in the characters and story. It took me many tries to get through the first episode and until the fourth before I held out any hope for it to improve. The female lead character, Hye-jin, does always have a sense of integrity, even though I find it lacking. She is vain, shallow, pretentious, unfriendly and rude while also managing to occasionally be generous and kind. The male lead, Hong Du-sik, is a jack of all trades who bends over backwards to help everyone, is incredibly friendly and kind. I hated that she behaved so ungratefully towards Du-sik when he put so much effort into helping her. She improved some only to ruin it when they finally became a couple in episode 11. She didn't want the other villagers to gossip if they found out that she and Du-sik were dating so she physically assaulted him to "disguise" their physical closeness. It was ridiculous and so incredibly wrong. The writers didn't have her just hide or even shove him, though that would be wrong too. No, first she slapped him hard across the face to disguise wiping something off of his face. Then she kicked him so hard in the shins that she knocked him down and he was still hurting later. Later the same day she followed that up with head butting him and giving him a bloody nose. Seriously, what is wrong with them? How could any of that be okay or funny?

I almost wrote that I had an issue with him for taking it and stopped myself. It is never the victim's fault, even in a drama. His character is kind and a pleaser. It makes it that much more wrong for them to write it that way. What kind of message are you sending? People watch these shows and it affects how the behave or believe about themselves. There is already far too much physical violence towards loved ones in dramas. Some might argue that the things she did weren't that big of a deal. I couldn't disagree more. He was completely blameless. The things she did hurt him physically and emotionally. There's no excuse that can justify it. I don't understand the need to put that kind of thing into this drama. What purpose was it suppose to serve? She could have said he had something smeared on his face, etc.

After watching those scenes I didn't want to watch any more. That's just me.

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Best way to fall a sleep

From the start I had high expectations for this drama but as time went by it felt bland and boring like episode 6 when there was an event in the village, it felt very cringy when they were forced to go up on stage and dance. I thought this was an exciting drama when I wanted to start this drama but it seemed like my expectations were too high, I yawned a lot and was sleepy in several episodes. I don't know why overhyped dramas are always boring, unlike dramas with ratings that aren't too high, which are usually more exciting and promising. this drama could be a good introduction/sleep medicine lmao.

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Fresh story line, but extremely annoying and childish female lead

Since seeing the poster and the name of this new drama I got very interested. The title is pretty original and meaningful - it reminds of the funny dialog the two main leads had.
The first episode succed to get me into it. The retrospection after it, showing how Yoon Hye Jin got into this place and mess with the villagers was also prosecuted well. I didn't liked the 5th episode though. It was exactly copy-paste of the 1th one. The writer could have done better, same as the drama director. A cool effect going back in the 1th episode, without going again through all we've already watched could've been better, but still I can understand that maybe they wanted to continue the story line more natural so they did it this way.
In the episode 6 I got very disappointed though by the acting of the main female lead - Yoon Hye Jin. I'm not referring to her actual drama acting, but the character she is portraying.
By the story we got introduced in the begging, Yoon Hye Jin is mature, strong woman that went through quite a lot during her life. She was acting pretty ignorant and cold, but still was trying to be polite and hold herself back on some terms.
Of course after getting close to Hong Du-Sik she opend herself little to the people living in the village and to him, BUT I just can't understand how she got in episode 6. For me it was such a turn point. I dont understand why the writter decided to portray the main female lead so childish and unreasonable. Getting so petty over something that happened when you were drunk and showing that so passively aggressive on many ocassions in the presense of the other villagers doesn't suit a woman at that age, with this kind of profession and past. I couldn't help but compare her with the teenage daughter of Mr. Oh Chun-Jae. Both of them were in a way on the same level of immaturness.
I understand that she is still young at heart and we witness many sences where Yoon Hye Jin got emotional and cried, but still I personally can't handle such a mindset and behavior. It might be just my rational view and taste.
The main male lead on other hand - Kim Sun-Ho (playing Hong Du-Sik) is doing his job pretty well. I like his character. He is still pretty mysterious, but I can't help, but to fall for his sence of humor and straightforwardness. I'm looking forward when we will get the chance to watch his story and what he is actually coping with silently.
The person whom I was so happy to see in this drama was Kim Young-Ok. I loved her in all her previous dramas, I love her here too. She is portraying such a lovely old lady, who unfortunately carries her emotional luggage too - her bad relationship with her son. But the author compensated her in a way making Hong Du-Sik so kind and attached to her. Their interactions together are always bringing smile to my face and warm sensation to my heart.
All of the villagers are having their own story and a past that still is hunting them. I'm happy that the writer and the director are giving them fair screen time so by watching them grow and heal, the viewer can experience the cathartic feeling too.
Its refreshing when they switch from one hard scene to another light and bright one.

Overall the plot is good, I do like it so I'm not gonna stop supporting the drama and I'm goint to keep watching it.
I'm still hoping that it will grow more one me by the time when the rest of the episodes will be released. Same as Shin Min-A's character.

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