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NOT IMPRESSED BY
Park Hyung-SikDoes he lose weight? I can see his cheek bone, when he smile there's obvious deep wrinkles around his eyes. His baggy cloths, some part he acted childish. He's probably just acting cute, but he's a surgeon, did he forget his actual character that none of surgeon ever act cute? He's mischaracteristic his part. While Park Shin-Hye didn't make a better impression either (why did she flip her hair so much?).
Holding hand scene
Sigh....seriously though. They're not in High School anymore. 2 adults who acted like kindergarten first love, especially when they're both medical doctors who know so much about human anatomy and biology, why should they acted squeamish, petrified than simply shy. Although they both adults (not young anymore) first time in love, their acting was barely.
SYSTEM IN KOREA
I don't understand the system in Korea. Is that true that doctor can get pay cuts easily? A Professor can bully and scream on top of his lung humiliating intern just like that? 2nd ML got no patients because of....(he wasn't in tik-tok?), administer drugs to patient in operating room without knowledge from the anesthesiologist? Is it really hard to find job as a doctor in Korea?
It's a bad directive, not good acting, too much fillers, this drama can be finished by 10 ep top.
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My patience's Slump
This drama starts off sluggishly, with the first seven episodes feeling like a test of patience. Luckily, it finally finds its rhythm though it dips back around episode twelve. ๐๐Park Shin Hyeโs portrayal of a submissive character was something new. Although her extreme botox and altered appearance took away the charm.
Park Hyung Sik brings his familiar charisma , my darling!!! he passes his virus to every FL ( ep 11 3:00- 4:00) how come he makes all his co actresses act cute in the same way .. he did the same thing in strong woman as well ๐ ๐ ๐ it almost feels like the man casts a spell on all his co- actresses.
The storyline Unlike the classic ER/trauma setup was little inclined to plastic surgery a theme very relevant to current Korean medical trend( though very less to do with medicine itself . This setup brings a fresh perspective, exploring PTSD among the aesthetic surgeons and showing that even plastic surgery has its high stakes.
A few things that I find extremely disliking about this drama is
1. The character of FL bestie.. this character was so frustrating and unnecessary. I mean really this might be my personal vendetta but I don't like people who don't respect boundaries and understand when to keep things private, especially during a sensitive time for you.the ML wanted to stay by FL's side during her harsh times but this insensitive woman spoke everything out,like she is the worst.Every time this ugly woman calls the FL saying ' I am not sure if telling you this will help her or not' .. like the STFU .. if you aren't sure just let it be ...
( I have met a woman very similar to this character and watching the same crap I was beyond myself with rage I was like just write a loose plot and hit her with a truck .. damn it !!! )
2. MLโs overly calm response to the FLโs accident, which feels out of place given the situation. Honestly I wanted him to loose some cool there instead of acting all doctor-ish and explaining it to her family. In real life nobody can act this calm no matter how successful of a doctor you are.
overall I am not impressed a fairly talented cast loss it's potential to a weak plot . This storyline would have been better if created into a movie instead of full length drama.
Totally not my cup of tea , so I am not recommending this one ๐ ๐
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Cringe fest
Clearly, the show didn't know whether it was a comedy or a drama. The plot had very serious elements relating to mental health, trauma, and PTSD. And, then we had Jeong Woo rolling in bed and throwing temper tantrums in every episode. If that was supposed to be comedy, it was cringey as hell.The romance was underwhelming with very bland chemistry. I wasn't sure why because they did have some cute moments. Maybe because it took them half the show to finally kiss. Maybe because the funny scenes looked stupid and extremely overacted, mostly by Park Hyung Sik. Maybe because their trauma was undermined by immature behavior that was completely unnecessary. If a man acted like Jeong Woo in real life, no amount of good looks would make him attractive to women.
The villain who caused the medical incident was also badly written. His motivations were just so very shallow. He decided to punish Jeong Woo because his mom didn't let the villain see his dad and dad died. So, Jeong Woo, who happened to be his best friend and who did nothing wrong, had to be put through hell and back for the villain to feel vindicated. Crappy reasons, motivation, and extremely lazy writing.
I like Park Hyung Sik and I was looking forward to this drama, but it left me extremely disappointed. I am going to take a break from him and watch something else for a while.
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love this dramaโฅ
I really liked the drama, let's start with the perfect casting of the cast, it seems that Park Hyung sik just played his real life (you can see in fan meetings and interviews that this is his mindset) seriousness and maturity alongside childishness (they say that in every mature person, there is also a little child). The drama deals with healing and recovery, competition for achievements and success alongside failure and disappointment. friendship, and support. Insights that you get after crises (financial and mental), satisfaction in the face of fulfillment... a race for achievements in life where along the way you forget to enjoy the small things (sunset, going for a walk, enjoying nature from the blossoms and even eating ice cream) and the mental price that you pay because of the race for life. It is true that there are some childish scenes (not compatible with the model of a doctor) but they fit so well against the very sensitive subject of mental exhaustion and depression. I totally recommend watching the drama and examining it in depth and not superficiallyWas this review helpful to you?
Comedy and drama wrapped up in one
I've been crital of Park Shin-hye's acting in previous series (Memories of Alhambra and The Heirs), but she was excellent in Doctor Slump, both in comical and dramatic scenes. She looked so beautiful, too! There was great chemistry between her and Park hyung-sik. His comedy scenes were hilarious; he has good timing. Good comical scenes in every episode. I enjoyed Yoon Park' charactor, good part for him. The whole cast did great.Good storyline, handling a serious theme well.
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Truly gives ๋ฐ๋ปํ feeling - don't miss this show
When I started watching this show, my expectations were meager. It had already finished airing and it had some mixed reviews. But since my expectations were low I could enjoy the show even better, because it took me by surprise.* The writers conveyed a vital life lesson and in today's struggles, it instilled a very beautiful message.
* The character development was wonderfully done and I could feel that I also grew with the characters.
* The second leads did an incredible job and it was really interesting to watch them on screen.
* The best part of the show was the comedy. It truly lightened the show in the right way, without decreasing the intensity and the value of the message they were trying to put forth.
* Excellent character writing for the supporting cast. They were not some unnecessary prop in the show.
Thoroughly enjoyed watching the show and the ride they took us, had all the right emotions mixed in. Commendable effort by the whole team.
For the people who are reading this before starting the show, do keep an open mind and you will have a wonderful time!
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Loooved it <3
uah....i really can't understand how this drama wasn't ''likeble'' or that it was JUST ''likeble'' for so many...like hoow?? I found it one of the best. Loved every second of it and i wouldn't change anything. I can't get over Park Hyung Sik...how can he act soo cute? <3 Loved that the drama had good story and seriousness and love and a good family and some action and a looot of funny moments. OMG...i laught so much ( uah.....when he put that crown on her head...pfff the tears started to come out from the laugh)...that's why i love so much Park Hyung Sik in Do Bong Soon drama to which is in my tops <3 I think he was like the soul of the drama. Anyways.....it was worth the loong wait and sure thing that i will watching it again and again <3Was this review helpful to you?
Upside Down Life
The story is about two people who are the best in their field and pursue their dreams of becoming a Plastic Surgery Doctor. Both of them are successful in their own field until someday there is a case that makes them accused of killing someone. Their position is going down after being on the top and now they are on the very bottom in their life. That's where their journey begins to build up their reputation and find the culprit by searching the proof.*There are a lot of blood scenes during the operation so make sure you are not afraid of blood.
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My Comfort Drama
I refused to watch this drama earlier because I thought it would be too emotional to handle but now I completed it, I regret not watching it earlier. I completed it in just 4 days amd it has become my comfort drama. I cried alot, laughed alot watching it. The cast and the storyline was the best. The chemistry between the cast was very good and natural. One of the best dramas I have ever watched. Perfect light thrill and romance with great backstory, character development and moral. It's a must watchโคWas this review helpful to you?
Had potential to become something better
At the first part of the story it had good storyline. The mystery and tension was good but it was resolved all too quickly. it felt as though the writer was trying to write a good mystery and then was like "lets change the genre!". It had good potential as a mystery with romance as the sub genre. To be honest with you it was good but it would be better if the mystery wasn't resolved at the third episode. I only watched this because my husband was in it but I must say it was not worth the hype.Was this review helpful to you?
Not sure, if I should like it
I actually like both actors (Memories of the Alhambra and hapiness are great series), but this drama is just a bit over the top, silly, illogical and boring at the same time. What I like the most is the second lead couple in this series. I'll watch it little by little, so I'll finish it. It's a shame actually, I was looking forward to both of them.**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************Was this review helpful to you?
A comfort drama
I like this series not the best drama but it gives comfort. Two broken people in the past finds healing into each other, they both are healing by getting to know each other and understand each feeling until they develop and find love in each other.I find this drama a bit funny especially the family of Nam Ha Neul I like their family it cute and funny, their reactions makes it even more funnier.
I can see a matured Min hyuk (Strong Woman Da Bong So) Park Hyun Sik"s acting here is like his character in that drama, very jolly, funny and confident.
I also like the story of the second leads Dae Young and Hong Ran they have a second chance in finding true love. They both have children in their past but still managed to be together inspite of it.
Park Shin Hye is very good in this type of genre she is excellent in drama and very funny too. She did a superb job in this series.
Overall i like this drama it talks about healing in the past pain, learn to overcome it. It gives a comforting feeling. I like how it ends it leaves a smile on my face.
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