A Decent Cop Thriller with some Comedy thrown in

Hey, Everyone, welcome back to the K-drama Study. Last time we talked about the spectacular drama Twenty Five Twenty One. Today I'll be talking about the Seo In Guk drama Cafe Minamdang which aired from June 27 - August 23. The last time we saw Seo In Guk, he was in Doom At Your Service, A drama that could've been significantly improved. So did Seo In Guk's new drama impress me more, or did it have similar problems to his last drama? Let's jump into the Cafe Minamdang world and see what I think.



Characters:

Oh Yeon-seo as Han Jae-hui: Starting this Review, we talk about the female lead with whom I was in the middle. The actress acted well, but the whole character was weak. It felt like all the female lead did was punch and threaten the male lead. Stealing evidence and never catching the bad guy which felt like a never-ending cycle. I also found the female lead annoying at times, which made me dislike her that much. I wish I could throw her character away since she sometimes felt useless in this show, but I kept watching her to see if she would grow, and yes, she grew on me a bit.

Seo In-guk as Nam Han-joon: Seo In Guk's acting perfectly fit his character. I loved seeing him play a shaman, which made me laugh occasionally. I will say some of the shaman humor got old often. However, I enjoyed how slick her was when he needed to be and how he was the brains of the operation they were putting on. Seeing the Male lead interact with the female lead felt like I was watching Tom and jerry. I still wish his character was more serious and less goofy to fit with the thriller elements.

Kang Mi-na as Nam Hye-joon: My favorite character in the show played by former gugudan member Kang Mina. I love how serious her character could be and go into funny/cute. Hye-joon is excellent at computers and is super intelligent. I also loved the romance hse had with Gong Soo Cheol; that was super cute and funny. This character felt necessary to the show helping the story to progress further.

Story:
There are so many things to say about this exciting story that didn't impress me. Unfortunately, the writers built more on comedy and less on the mystery elements, making the whole story not connect well. I did find some of the casting to feel strange as some of the actors and actresses felt out of place playing some of the characters. The biggest letdown was the plot which I was excited about after reading it, but this show didn't live up to it. My favorite episode was when minamdang and the police raided a club with a good balance of comedy and thriller. The shaman moments where he was advising people felt like he was a con artist lying to them, but those moments were great. Now I will mention that the episodes dragged on too long, making my board halfway through them. The cringy moment of the show was the romance between the Shaman and the female police, as they didn't fit together well. There weren't too many romance scenes, but watching them made me sick. However, I did like the moments where Seo In Guk's character was fighting the villain; that was cool to see. The comedy this show had was good, but there were times that they used it in the wrong moments. The first couple of comedy episodes were too over the top, which made me dislike those moments that much.
During episode one, the two male police thought the female police officer was a ghost, and I thought that wasn't an excellent addition to the show. The second ML. who played as the cop who got let go. He started promising but looked like a weak, slow-witted pig. I don't care for characters like that, as they feel like throwaways. There was one moment when the Shaman came down the steps in the cafe, and all the girls were like, he is so cute and felt cringy and not crucial to the show. One thing the police did was break the law so many times in this show. The show's ending showed the male and female lead find a dead body on their holiday, which made them go back to work. I felt the conclusion was building up to a season 2, which I don't want to see.

OSTs:
I found the OSts to be the best thing about this show. Gwangil Jo had the first OST, which I enjoyed, but I found it not to be my favorite. Raina had a piano ballad song, the first track from the show became my first obsession. The second was Seo In Guk's track which showcased his killer vocals, and I've been listening to that tune a lot these past few days. SuA of Dreamcatcher had the 7th and final song, which was a perfect closer for the OSTs. The dance of Minamdang was the weirdest song for me as I still don't know if I like it. I'm happy with the songs from this show as they worked well with the story. I will still be repeating these tracks since there were some good ones.

Thanks for reading my review for Cafe Minamdang, a show that used too much comedy that sometimes felt unnecessary. I will give this show a D for having a poorly executed story that the writers could've done better on. I hope the next Seo In Guk drama is much better than this one. Don't forget to come back next time I talk about Sejeong's drama Today's Webtoon.

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Making people happy through the love of Webtoons

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Welcome back to The K-drama study. Last time, we talked about Cafè Minamdang, which could've been a way better show than what the writers delivered. Today we will discuss Today's Webtoon, which aired from July 29th - September 17th. I've been excited to talk about this show since it first started. So let's jump into the show and remember there will be spoilers.
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Disclaimer: Spoilers will be in this post, so read at your own will

Characters:

Kim Se-jeong as On Ma-eum: On Ma-eum is a fantastic character played by the beautiful Sejeong. Ma-eum is a warm-hearted person who loves to help people as much as possible. I love watching her character learn about working in Webtoons while still having a passion for reading them. I'm also glad the Ma-eun fixed her broken relationship with her father after she stopped judo. I found the acting from Sejeong, as she did a killer job playing her character. Right from the first episode, I fell in love with On Ma-eun, and she never disappointed me.On Ma-eun is one drama character I'll miss seeing since she warmed my heart in this show.

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Choi Daniel as Seok Ji-Hyung: Ji-Hyung is another excellent character who helps the new PDs. I love the actor's acting as he portrays the character wonderfully. Ji-Hyung grows throughout the show, seeing him go from Deputy Editor to Co-CEO of a company that will work with webtoon Neon. Ji-Hyun has a warm heart but showcases it strangely. I wish him the best, being the Co-CEO of another company that will continue to work with Neon Webtoon. I will also mention that he is a great mentor to the two new PDs, Ma-eun and Jun-yeong.

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Nam Yoon-su as Goo Jun-yeong: Jun-yeong is another interesting character. Initially, I didn't like him as it felt like he wanted to sabotage the Neon Webtoon division. However, as the show continued, I started to like him as he grew closer to the Webtoon staff, and we saw him change his way little by little. I love the interaction between Jun-yeong and Ma-eun, as they both work well together.

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Story:
I fell in love with this show 3 minutes into the first episode. One moment in the first episode, we see Me-eun be a bodyguard for webtoon artists, which was fun to see. Later in the episode, she applies at Neon to work in the webtoon division even if she doesn't know much about webtoons besides reading them. One thing this story does well is developed side characters stories like some webtoon artists. Shin Dae-ryu was one of the webtoon artists that grew a lot in the show. Seeing Dae-ryu go from being shy to having more confidence was a thrill. Ma-eun took good care of Dae-ryu, helping him to grow in his webtoon creation. All the people at Neon webtoon work well together as they deliver some laughs to the watcher. The show does a killer job getting you interested in watching as you can feel the emotion from each of the actors. The show's ending was perfect as the character got to achieve their goals, but it made me sad that it was ending. We can learn much from this show, like not giving up when life gets complicated. I can't believe this show is over, but it was an excellent heartwarming show to watch.

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OSTS:
Today's Webtoon has some killer songs released during this show's run time. Jihyo delivered the first song for the show, I Fly, which excited me to watch this drama. I got excited for this show because of the plot and Jihyo's OST. Next, Layone delivered OST #2, a singing/rapping one I still have on repeat. Finally, O.when gave a sweet 3rd OST which we heard a lot in the show and one that fits well with the overall vibe the writers and directors bring to the table for this drama. For the 4th track from this drama, we saw 90s singer Kim Tae Woo deliver his singing over a sweet acoustic-pop instrumental that works well with his voice. Next, Kimyeji provided a pop-rock OST with a bright vibe that always puts a smile on my face. Finally, Zeenan dropped the final song for this show, a ballad that makes me sad this drama is finally over. Overall, the OSTS is replayable and are some of the best this year, which keeps me coming back for more. Great job to all the artists and producers for crafting these tracks.

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Thanks for reading my thoughts on the Sejeong drama Today's Webtoon. I've decided to give this show an A for being another tremendous drama this year, with excellent characters that grew during each episode. In addition, the writers did a great job crafting the story and teaching us about the webtoon industry. The cast was on fire, making each episode fun to watch. I can't wait to see what Sejeong will be doing next, and don't forget to look out for my Review of Joy's drama Once Upon a Small Town. Have a great day/night where ever you are in this world.
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A Class Plays a Game

Hey everyone, welcome back to the K-drama Study. The last time I talked about Death Game, which started Seo In Guk. Today, I'll be talking about Pyramid Game One, which I've been looking forward to watching. The show stars Bona, one of my favorite idol actresses. I've been watching her since her first drama was released in 2017. Now, let's jump into the show and remember to read the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: There will be spoilers, so read at your own will

I remember seeing this show on my drama list, and the description made me want to add this to my watch list. Since 2014, I've been waiting for this show to air, and when it did, I was happy. This drama was the first that featured more girls as characters than males. I was curious to see what kind of character they would have Bona play in this show. After watching the first episode, I wanted another one cause it left off with a killer cliffhanger that pulled me right into the show. As the episodes kept airing, I loved watching Song Soo Ji craft a little team/friend group, which helped make the show more interesting. During the first episode, I felt terrible for Song Soo Ji, who had been tortured since she was in Grade F, thanks to the pyramid game. It did anger me from time to time that some people had a feeling there was school violence but didn't do anything about it. Ha Rin was the one who made the class play the pyramid game, and I hated her as a character cause she was mean to some of the girls. Seung-Yi was one girl who I wasn't a fan of, but I felt sorry for her cause her father beat her. I found it fun to watch Soo Ji and the gang come up with ideas on how they would stop the pyramid game. Getting the guy from the convenience store, Woo-ri's brother, to help them was a twist I didn't see coming. I loved how everything unfolded in the last two episodes, as I was happy the game was ending and people were getting what they deserved. The ending with the Twins left an excellent cliffhanger. I will see if there will be a Season 2.

Usually, I would discuss the OSTs, but since there are only two, I won't. I will be giving Pyramid Game an A for being one that kept pulling me back, wanting to know what was going to happen next and see what the characters would be doing next. I can't wait to see another Bona show and my next drama, so look out for that. I'll see you all next time in another review.

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A Sweet Show that has to much typical Rom-Com elements

Welcome back to the K-drama study. Last time we talked about Today's Webtoon, an excellent drama that I would gladly rewatch. Today I'll be talking about Once Upon a Small Town starring Joy which aired from September 5th - September 27th. After watching the show, I'm curious to see what I think about my experience. Don't forget that this post will spoilers, so read on your own.

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Disclaimer: Spoilers in this post

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Characters:

Park Soo-young as Ahn Ja-young: Joy played officer Ahn who I found annoying in the first couple of episodes of the show. I found her character to grow on me during the show. Joy did an excellent job playing her character as she put a smile on my face whenever she was smiling on the screen. I still want to know how Officer Ahn became a police officer since I didn't think she did her job during the first three episodes. I felt they could've developed the character better, but it was still fun to watch. Ahn and han had some decent chemistry together, but they both worked well together.

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Choo Young-woo as Han Ji-yul: Doctor han was one of the main characters and one I fell in love with after seeing him for the first time. I loved his acting as he fit the doctor's character wonderfully. I found him working on the animals to be something that helped to make the show even better than it already was. His character sometimes felt dull, but I can look past that since he had some nondual moments. I did find that mister Han grew on me more during the show's runtime, which pleased me.

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Story:
The whole story is as paper-thin as a ten-year-old could understand it. Of course, nothing new is brought to the Rom-Com genre, but I find it better than Business Proposal. I found the first three episodes to be a bit boring as nothing much happened, but after that, I saw the show pick up slowly before getting a little interesting. I loved the backdrop this show brought to the table, as the countryside setting sounded beautiful, helping to take the stress away from daily life. Some side characters sometimes felt annoying, but they grew on me somewhat, but not that much. I found it annoying that Joy's character would pop up everywhere, helping everyone in the town like you can't help everyone. There was a moment when the three members of the woman association walked right into the house Doctor Han was staying without knocking bugged me a bit. You can't go into someone's house without hitting that trespassing. On the other hand, I found the story relaxing when we saw the characters' daily lives and what they were doing. Doctor Han and Officer Ahn's relationship felt strange initially, but as they started dating, I found them perfect for each other. The story isn't anything special as we've seen these types of so many times in Rom-Com, but the cuteness this show brought and the setting made me smile, which made the story a bit better but not by much.

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OSTs:
The music for this show was way better than the story. Hang Dae Kwang released the first track sounding like a country tune that fits well with the show's overall vibe. I found that one on my playlist, and I never got tired of it. Then, O.when surprised me again with another excellent OST that kept popping up on my music playlist. The sweet acoustic vibe fit the singer's voice making it one that I kept playing on repeat. Finally, Boramiyu delivered my second favorite song from the show, as I've been listening to it a lot the past few days. The piano melody blends well with the sweet voice the singer brings to the table with this relaxing ballad. I find that her OST fits well with the autumn season that we've just entered. Song Yujin's final OST for the show will have to grow on me as I'll be returning to it more to see If I thoroughly love it. With only four OSTs for this show, they all bring something to the table that fits well with the vibe I found pleasant.

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Thanks for reading my thoughts on Once Upon a Small Town which was a decent show that put a smile on my face and relaxed me. I've decided to rate this show a light C as it didn't bring anything new to the table, but the acting and setting helped make this show decent enough to satisfy me. Joy worked well on this show, and I can't wait to see what else she has in the future. Well, I'll see you in December for my final Drama study of the year, where I'll tell you my favorite drama of 2022. So have a good night/day where ever you are in this world.

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Living the lives of Seven People

Hey everyone, welcome to the first K-Drama study of 2024. Today, I'll discuss the show Death's Game, starring Seo in Guk. The Drama was released in two parts. The first four Episodes will be released in December of 2023, and part two will be released in January 2024. I've been excited to watch this since it was announced, and now let's jump in as we see what I thought of the show.

Disclaimer: This review will contain spoilers to read at your own risk

The last Drama I saw Seo in Guk was Minamdang Cafè, a drama that I wasn't a fan of as the comedy elements overpowered the other aspects of the show. I wasn't sure what Death's Game would be like, but I was excited to see it. I have to say the acting from the cast was perfect as each of them performed terrific. I loved Park So Dam's performance of her character, Death. The way she brought that character to life was amazing, as he expressions kept impressing me each time I saw her on screen. Seo In Guk put on an excellent performance of his character, even though there were some moments I wouldn't say I liked cause it felt like he was still selfish. I will also enjoy some of the stories in the first four episodes felt rushed, but they still fit this story overall.
I loved the moment when Yi Jae got to see his ex-girlfriend, but in someone else's body before they both got killed. The one story I liked was when Yi Jae woke up in a High Schooler's body. It was fun to see him stop this person from getting bullied, but he got killed again in the end. One moment that made me laugh was when Yi Jae tried to shoot Death with a gun. Come on, bro, Death can't be killed. You should know that. I liked the little suspense the show brought, but I will say the ending was predictable. I have to mention that the first four episodes we got in December were perfect. Nothing was wrong with them, but after we got the second four episodes, it felt like we were watching a Crime drama. Overall, a Seo in Guk is much better than Minamdang Cafè.

We did get three OSTs for the show, and they kept popping up on my playlists. Sondia did the first OST, delivering some excellent vocals with a beautiful piano melody that kept bringing me back for more. You could feel the emotion that she was getting with her singing. Seo In Guk did the second OST one that felt a little darker, but I always welcome it time we get to hear him sing since he does more acting than singing now. Sondia returned for the final OST for the show, which has been popping up on my playlist in 2024. For only three OSTs for this show, they all pack a punch and are ones that keep popping up on my playlist.


Overall, Death's Game is an enjoyable show with some excellent acting and suspense but a predictable ending. I've decided to give this show a B for being a great drama and a big step up for Seo In Guk since I wouldn't say I liked his last Drama. I'll be back sometime in 2024 with another Drama review, so look out for that and have a lovely day/night.

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Writing that pulls the season down

Hey everyone, welcome back to the K-drama study. Last time I reviewed the historical drama Joseon Attorney: A Morality. It was a show that was decent but still had some enjoyable moments. Today, I'll discuss the second season of The Uncanny Counter. Now, before I jump into the show, I'll give you a small recap review talking about my thoughts on season one before I share my thoughts on Season two.

Season One Recap Review:
The inaugural season of that particular show was an absolute delight to watch. The writing was top-notch, and it was evident that a lot of hard work had gone into it. While it is true that there were some minor issues with the drama, they did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the show. If my memory serves me correctly, I gave it a C rating due to a few areas where it could have been improved. Nonetheless, it was still a great season that left an indelible mark on me.

Season 2 Review:


Story:
The latest addition to the counter team in this show was not a strong character. They didn't bring much value to the team, and their ability to smell spirits could have been more useful. Furthermore, their character development needed to be improved, and they didn't add much to the fight scenes. I wonder why the writers decided to introduce a new member to the group. Additionally, Somun's personality seemed off in this season, which was a letdown. It was also disappointing to see the relationship between Dohwi and Hana come to an end. Nonetheless, the evil spirits were a bright spot, although a backstory for them would have been nice. Despite some pacing issues, the fight scenes were still engaging, and the family dynamic remained intact. Overall, season 2 didn't live up to the standards set by season 1. However, the ending did provide some closure, which was appreciated.

I found the soundtracks for this season to be pretty decent. However, out of all the tracks, only one ballad left a lasting impression on me. That particular track was Sejeong's soundtrack, undoubtedly my personal favorite. The vocals were simply breathtaking, and I couldn't resist listening to it on loop. Another song I enjoyed was "& Turn," which was created specifically for the show; although, I didn't get to hear it as frequently as I would have liked. Overall, I preferred the soundtracks from season 1, as I recall listening to them repeatedly when they were initially released.

I would have to give season 2 a lower grade of C. The writing could have been better and made the show less enjoyable. While the characters were satisfactory, adding the new counter brought little to the table. I don't know if I would want to see a season 3, but if it does happen, I truly hope the writing is of higher quality and brings back the same feeling as season 1. In the meantime, I have decided to watch A Time Called You and will provide an in-depth review once the show has concluded.

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Time traveling to the past to see a lover

Greetings, everyone! I am thrilled to be back with another K-drama study. In my previous review, I shared my thoughts on the second season of The Uncanny Counter, which I found to be an enjoyable watch. Today, I am excited to share my review of A Time Called You, a recently released Netflix drama I binge-watched in just two days. It's been a while since a show captured my attention to the point where I contemplate it even while working. Thus, I'm eager to dive into the drama and explore my thoughts in greater detail.

Disclaimer: There may be spoilers, so read at your own will

Story:
A Time Called You has an enjoyable story that kept me wanting to see more of it. I loved how the case tape would take Han Jun Hee back to 1998. Ahn Hyo Seop from Business Proposal starred in the show, and I loved his acting as he fits well with the whole story. I did like the mystery aspect that the show throws at us occasionally. It was nice to see them portray two characters in the show as the male lead, and the female lead did an excellent job with those two. The time-traveling stuff was executed perfectly, making me wonder what would happen next. At some moments, the story was hard to understand.
One scene I like is when Min Ju and Nam Si Heon lie together under the tree. It looks so cute. I have never seen the original version, but this remake was all right. I've seen a couple of time travel shows before, but this might be the best I've seen. The show's final scene made me tear up a little as the two main characters meet each other.

OSTs:
I loved all the OSTs that this show delivered. The piano-driven song from Kim Min Seok, who provided killer vocals that kept me coming back for more. Lim Kim had an acoustic ost one that was another one I kept listening to on repeat. Kei has to be my favorite artist who released a song for this show, as you can feel the emotion from the singer's performance. The only OST I wasn't crazy about was Newjeans, as it felt lifeless to me, but I still returned to it a few times. I have still been having these Osts on repeat since they were released.

Overall, A Time Called You is getting a B from me for being a great show, but not one that thoroughly blew me away. The Acting and music fit well with the overall vibe of the show. I was excited about this show, and it was worth the wait. I'm excited to see what the next drama will be bringing to the table for me. I hope you all have a great day or night wherever you are.

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Great Acting, but a story that is missing something

Hey everyone, welcome to the first K-drama Study of 2023. I know it's been a while, but I've been waiting for some of the dramas on my watch list to come out. So today, I'll be talking about my first Historical drama, Joseon Attorney: A Morality, which starred Cosmic Girls Member Bona. I'll review this show differently than usual. I've been excited to check out this show since the story sounded terrific, but we will find out what I thought of the show, so let's jump in and see what I thought of it.

Disclaimer: There May be spoilers.

Story: When first hearing about this show, I remember reading the story and being interested in this Law type of drama since this was the first time I had seen one that focused on the Law. Woo Do-Hwan did an excellent job with his character helping the ordinary Joseon people with their problems which helped make the story enjoyable. However, one thing that sometimes pulled the story down was that the writer needed to give more power to Bona's character. Also, why did we need a romance when it felt like it didn't even go anywhere like they could've done without it or did it better? But, on the other hand, I liked how some funny moments in the show spiced things up occasionally. The story had some good moments, but then we had moments that felt one-dimensional and stuff that I didn't like. It was fun to watch a Historical show, even though it was my first one.

OSTs: The music for this show was fantastic, as I've been listening to it a lot. Changsub dropped the first song for this show which set the mood for the drama and one that kept popping up on repeat. Then we got LEAD sung by Nan Ah Jin, one of my favorite tracks from the show, as the singer delivered a sassy performance that blended well with the tumping backing track. Finally, Boramiyu had a sweet tune that fits well with the spring season, as I've been repeating that one recently. I still found all the OSTs enjoyable, as I remember listening to them constantly.


Thanks, everyone, for reading. I'm glad to be back with a new Drama review. The next drama I'll be watching is in July, so look out for another review soon. Joseon Attorney: A Morality will be getting a C for me for being a decent drama with a few things I would've changed. I had fun checking out my first Historical show since I'm used to watching modern dramas. I hope you all have a good day or night, and I'll see you next time.

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My drama of the Year

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Last time in the K-drama study, I talked about Joy's decent drama Once Upon a Small Town. Today I'll be telling you my drama of the year, which took over my whole year. I'll also be talking about my drama journey of 2022 and what I'll be checking out next year. I'm excited to announce the drama that took over my year since it took me a while to pick it up. Now let's jump into the post.
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Drama Journey 2022:
January started the year with me finishing up the drama Snowdrop which was still airing since it came out last year in December. By February, I started watching Twenty-five Twenty-one and Business Proposal, the first new drama of 2022 for me to watch. Of the two, Twenty-five Twenty-one was more attractive with its story. May was the first month I took a break from watching dramas while waiting for Café Minamdang to start airing, but I will say I didn't enjoy watching it much. July picked things back with Today's webtoon began airing as Café Minamdang was still airing. I fell in love with Today's Webtoon as Sejeong played her character wonderfully. Now with Café Minamdang ending, September came around with Today's Webtoon coming to a close and Once Upon a Small Town which aired three episodes a week until it ended at the end of September.

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Drama of the Year:
Todays, Webtoon and Twenty-Five Twenty-One both battled it out for Drama of the year. After listening to OSTS, watching clips, and reading the two blogs I created. It was challenging picking the year's drama since both dramas were enjoyable. So now, after thinking about it for a while, the show that took over my 2022 was Twenty-Five Twenty-One. Twenty-Five Twenty-One took over my year because of the story and characters. I loved the female lead Na Hee-do who made me continue watching the show. The characters in this show kept making this show even better. One moment I enjoyed was watching the Fencing moments, which kept things interesting. This coming-of-age story was a fun one to watch as we got to see the characters grow up. The OSTs helped bring the show to life, as I always listened to them. I'm glad Twenty-Five Twenty-One took over my year, as it was one of my favorite shows this year.

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Shows I'm checking out next year:
A Time Called You (Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy drama is supposed to air next year, but there is no release date for the show, so I have to keep my eye out for it. However, the story made me want to check it out, so when it drops, I'll be checking it out and reviewing it for you guys.)

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Ask The Start (Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi) doesn't have a release date yet, so I need to keep an eye out for that, but Lee Min Ho and the Story made me want t check this show out. I'm hoping this rom-com is enjoyable since there are supposed to be sci-fi elements thrown into the drama. So once this show comes out, I['ll start taking notes so I can review it once it ends.)

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Joseon Lawyer (Historical, Law, Romance, Drama is coming out on March 17th of next year and will be the next show for me t write a review. After enjoying Bona in Twenty-Five Twenty-One, I'd like to see how she will do in a Historical drama. I'm a big fan of Historical dramas, but I'm giving this one a try to see if that genre will grow on me.)

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Uncanny Counter season 2 (The sequel to the popular drama Uncanny Counter might be dropping next year, so I have to keep my eye out for it since I'm excited to see what they will do with the Sequal. I enjoyed the original drama as it had a few moments that could've improved. I'm hoping it improves the show a little bit, but I'll have to see whenever it comes out)

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Thanks, everyone, for reading my drama reviews for 2022. I'm excited to deliver some new ones for you in 2023. I can't wait to hear all the beautiful OSTs that dramas will bring to the table. I'd like to see which drama takes of my 2023 as I'll be doing this end-of-the-year drama blog again. If no new drama drops in January or February that I want to watch, I'll see you all. After watching Joseon Lawyer, which starts Bona. Have a great rest of your day; this has been the K-drama Study for 2022. See you all next year.
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Time traveling to save the on you Love

Hey everyone, last time on the K-drama study, I talked about the show Pyramid Game One. I loved watching it. Today, I'll be talking about a show I discovered on Mydramalist after looking for a new show during March. Lovely Runner is the show I'll be talking about, and I've been excited to share my thoughts on it. Now, let's jump into the show and see what I thought.


Lovely Runner started airing on April 8th, the same day the eclipse happened. From the first episode, I was hooked, falling in love with our female lead, Im Sol. We see Im Sol in a wheelchair during the first episode, which made me feel bad for her as she was trying to get a job but was turned down for being in a chair. The first time I saw Sung Jae, I became interested in where his character would be going. The final scene in the first episode, where Sung Jae put the umbrella over Im Sol, got me excited for the next episode. Yes, Sung Jae dies in the first episode, which upsets Im Sol, so she runs out of the house in her wheelchair. At one point, she drops the watch and has to go into the water to get it, which starts the time travel. When Im Sol wakes up, she is back in high school. I found the high school section of the show to be one of my favorites, as it had funny and emotional moments. Sol's friend was another excellent character in the show. I want to stress how much the show pulled my heart from the romance between the leads to the side characters that fit wonderfully into the show. One thing that I wasn't a fan of was the police side story. It started well but then fell flat. Aside from that, this show was excellent, making me tear up a few times. I want to mention that when the show brings in the comedy, it knows it's silly. Sol and Sung Jae are excellent characters who blend perfectly forever. I will say the last few episodes felt like they lost the special atmosphere that the show's first half delivered. The ending of the two lovers getting married is a little typical, but I found it satisfying.

I have to talk about the OSTs which hit each time they were released. The fictional band delivered the first batch of OSTs with the song Sudden Shower, which has been on repeat since I first heard it. N. Flying drops a track called Star that brings in the rock vibe. Yoo Hwe Sung from N.flying released a solo track that hit me with feelings and emotion. Umji from Viviz had a sweet track for the show that kept popping up on my playlist a lot. Doko was the artist who closed out the OSTs, making me miss the show. These OSTs hit all my feels as I kept listening to them on repeat, and I've been playing them even though the show is over.


Overall, I'll give Lovely Runner an A for being a fantastic show that kept me interested until the end. I've been missing the show like crazy since it ended, but I've been watching clips of it on YouTube. Sol and Sung Jae are excellent characters; I'll miss them like crazy. I hope you all enjoyed reading my thoughts on the show. I'll drop another Drama review whenever I find my next show. I hope you all are doing great, and I highly recommend you watch Lovely Runner. You won't be disappointed.

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