That's what you call a typical cliché drama, but made successfully
I was looking for a cliché older kdrama, with predictable nonsense plottwists, but lovable characters and a heartful story. Well, I got what I wanted.We've got the rich ML, the humble nice and invisible FL, the time-skip (I'm kind of a sucker for time skips), the amnesia part, and the happy ending.
I remember watching the chinese version of this story a few years back and lowkey wishing I started with the korean one. It was a given that the korean one is going to better (I haven't seen the taiwanese one yet, but hopefully will soon). And of course, it is way better. The acting performance wasn't necessarily outstanding, but still really good. Without a doubt Jang Hyuk carried the show like the boss. Even though his hair was hideous the first half of the show (and even worse somewhere towards the middle, thank god they gave him another hairstyle...) he won my heart with the last half of the show... A very fine aged wine indeed. My favourite part about this whole show probably, was Mi Yeong's mom and her relationship with Geon and also her relationship with Mi Yeong. It was absolutely adorable and heartwarming. Jang NaRa got the best moms in her dramas, I swear.
All of the lovey dovey moment were so cute, innocent cliché and too sweet to be true. To be honest, the show got better the farther it went. The last half was such a delight, so satisfying and fun to watch. I mean we got Jang Hyuk in a good hairstyle, we got the "mother-son" moments, a strong-girl comeback, extremely fun and awkward moment, the little bromance between Mr. Tak, Yong and Geon. They even gave the ending a WHOLE ass episode. Didn't feel rushed at all, maybe even a bit too much, but it was nice to see everything wrap up nicely.
All in all, my little pink cliché romance heart is very content and I definitely don't regret watching this show!
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Better then you think
This show is misunderstanding central. One misunderstanding after another. A rollercoaster ride of a show. The first 5 episodes were annoying but after that, it made me stressed and sweat and scream and want more. It's not the best show out there but it will not be disappointing. It's funny at times and serious when it needs to be. The acting isn't the best, but if you don't mind all the annoying parts of the show because you just get that invested.Was this review helpful to you?
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Engaging melodrama - Jang Hyuk was such a babe!
Marriage of convenience is one of my favourite tropes. I have seen this kdrama in many lists so I decided to watch it. Oh boy, I was in for a ride!What I liked:
1) Jang Hyuk - wow, Jang Hyuk was a babe! Handsome, quirky hairstyle, hot body (washboard abs), nice teeth and eccentric personality - I was hooked from the first time he appeared on screen. Brilliant actor, great at conveying different emotions of his character.
2) Lee Gun characterisation - The quirkiest male character I've watched in kdramas. His maniacal laughter, his unconventional approach to personal and professional matters.
3) Kim Miyoung characterisation - I usually get annoyed easily with doormat female leads but Jang Nara played Ms Nice Girl very well that I cried a few times. It's great that she grew as a person - I love that she had a successful career on her own and was very firm with her beliefs and principles.
4) Romance - Their romantic scenes at the start of th the relationship were so sweet. There were two intense scenes that I love so much: 1) the auction and 2) the press conference. Both Jang Hyuk and Jang Na Ra gave their all in these confession scenes. I also enjoyed scenes when Lee Gun desired Miyoung. Haha!
5) Supporting characters - These characters had depth: Manager Tak, Miyoung's mother, Lee Yong and even Jiyeon (Miyoung's friend and Yong's love interest). Manager Tak and Lee Yong's shenanigans were hilarious!
6) Daniel Pitt characterisation - He gave sensible advice even when he was a stranger to Miyoung. He is a great friend. I like that he's not just in this series as a love rival but Daniel has his own story to be undiscovered.
What I disliked:
1) Confidentiality - I hated when doctor shared Lee Gun's medical diagnosis with Kang Sera. She had no right to that information and her actions after that disclosure were unacceptable even though she had good intentions.
2) Lee Gun - Kang Sera interactions - It sucks that Lee Gun cheated on Kang Sera and I understand that he wanted to inform her personally but I think he cared too much for her feelings over his own feelings.
3) Spiked drinks - It was hilarious the first time but I don't understand why the culprits were not apprehended. Anyway I don't like that their drinks were spiked again.
4) Lee Gun's hairstyle - It's refreshing to see male lead with more than 2 hairstyles in a kdrama. I disliked the hairstyles in the last 3 episodes. That severe fringe made him old and less handsome.
Favourite scene
The press conference. I love that Miyoung was the courageous one and took charge!
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All of the actors and actresses carried their own characters well. All of the scenes, characters, episodes, OSTs and even the places had an impact on me. This drama ate and left no crumbs. It will make you laugh, cry, a little bit frustrated, and most especially; loved. Where can I find my own Lee Gun in this world? (ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣﹏ᵕ̣̣̣̣̣̣)
Worth it to give a 10/10. It is a masterpiece and will make you feel warm. 100% recommendable.
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So giving people ruffies is funny and romantic... only thing worse is that laugh.
There were some nice moments, but hard to take seriously with that constant obnoxious laugh, and the ruffies bookending the story like it was a good thing. Just awful. Also, too long with too many cliches. I did like how the family treated younger brother after it turned out that he wasn't actually related. All those negatives just overshadowed the good parts too much for me. I do like the Ellie Kim bags though. And the music wasn't bad.okay, now the app is forcing me to write a longer review but I've already spent too much time on this show, so moving on to the next drama!
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I give story 9 marks. I love this story line itz interesting.. but some jokes are too mutch..
Acting is ok but gun's laught feel irritating for me.. snail is ok.. and daniel is my favorite.. oh man why is he soooo cute. His acting also perfect... i gave cast for 9.5 becz of daniel ❤️❤️
overall it is good drama tht must watch..
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a surprising cliché drama
I watched this because I love Jang Nara, but I was worried (dramas prior to 2014 make me worried) because it might be problematic and strange.Although the plot is cliché, the acting between all four leads is good. Jang Nara and Jang Hyuk offer chemistry and are in their elements as their characters. The second leads do well on their own.
If I have to complain about something is the length - it could have easily been a 16-episode drama, or maybe even a 12-episode. But that was expected given the relatively simple plot and it being a 2014 drama, as the story goes on and on until everyone reaches a complete happy ending.
I did throw fits against Sera and Daniel, so I have to say I >>really<< didn't care about them in the end. But the central couple made everything worth it and it's definitely in my top 20 dramas.
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Re-watching the whole series
It was 4 years ago that I watched some eps and put it in hold but recently YouTube reccomended me a scene from this drama "the casino scene" and before I realize what was happening I was already watching th drama from the 1st episode and this time I finished the whle serie in 2 daysI didn't remember that Jang Hyk looked sooo good in every frame I was mesmerized by him. The story was classy type but I still loved it because the development, acting skills, cast made it awesome.
- I really had a hard time to choose between the to male leads because both of them had a really great characer but in th end I made my decision and choosed my favorite character
- The beggining was confiusing, embrassing, accidetal and they made many mistakes but still in the end everyoe got what they really wished.
When they got married the first time I was sooo confused because they didn't loved each other
but still had to be a couple and that thing iritated me
it was sad that they lost thei're first baby but in this way I had the chance
to see the real feelings of Kim Mi Young because before the death of the baby I thought she was living with Lee Gun just because she wants her baby to have a good in the future
but when she confessed her feeling to Lee Gun even after losing the baby I got that she really loves him and that part made me fell for her character too
The two characters I hated the most are Lee Gun's Grandmother and the Mother of Kim Mi Young because it's all thei're fault if they had o go thought all this. It was a beautiful story because it's a fictional drama but imagine this happening to your life... love one, marry someone else ....that would be the real start of hell
I spent my 20 hours for this beautiful drama just in the last 2 days and I already want to re-watch the whole series
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