MustSayGoodBye
Earthling
Adrenaline Rush = Great Acting
I did not see the Japanese Version (Repeat), so I cannot comment on the similarities between the two. I did notice the show is not 100% original as it takes bits and pieces from past K-J-T-C Dramas. What it does, though, is sprinkled a distinctive taste that leaves us satisfied. I was pleasantly surprised by the screenwriting and acting. It might be a little predictable or maybe no WOW Factor when watching, but if it kept me intrigued, it might do the same for you.
Actor Lee Joon Hyuk who played Detective Ji Hyung Joo was, believable, but sometimes deductive reasoning was set aside for the plotline. As a whole, anyone watching would quickly become invested in his character and story. The collaboration of screenwriters Lee Seo Yoon and Lee Soo Kyung constructed a script full of mystery, suspense, and time travel phenomenon that was out of the blue. I knew I was getting a drama worth watching when I spotted Lee Seo Yoon's name attached to 365: Repeat the Year. He co-wrote Swallow the Sun (2009), which I appreciated.
Nam Ji Hyun had a refreshing role different from her previous projects, expanding her talents into other genres. Her character Shin Ga Hyun is not your typical FL. She is a competent-smart who thinks before she does something; given her background as a webtoon artist and novelist, she is detailed-oriented. I was taken back by her acting skills. Yes, there were some scenes she let me down, but in my opinion, NJH acting was solid, especially towards the middle and backend.
If anything, Lee Sung Wook's character convincingly surprised me. The Bromance between Lee Joon Hyuk and Lee Sung Wook's character down-to-earth genuine.
I have to shout out to the supporting actors' performances because, without an excellent supporting cast, this show would be less than stellar. It is either a hit or miss for me with this Director, but she delivered silver. The soundtrack was decent, but you would rarely see me critique OSTs as I like all OSTs that mesmerize me while viewing. On some occasions, I will feel a piece of music does not fit, but not in this drama, even if we did not hear a lot of the music. The last point, I thought the production sets were above par in my eyes, but no wow factor. I cannot blame the director for that as we did not need off the chart cinematography.
In the end, if you like a little mystery, great chemistry between the ML, FL, and supporting actors watch it. Just do not expect a WOW Factor. I say it a lot, but do not have high expectations, and be rewarded possibly. If you had the opportunity, would you go back, but at what cost?
Final Rating: 8.56/10
Rewatch value is 6.5, as some dramas take longer to recoup their others to rewatch for me.
Remember, when watching these types of dramas, put your imagination on high gear. Everything is not supposed to make sense, but that is just my take.
Actor Lee Joon Hyuk who played Detective Ji Hyung Joo was, believable, but sometimes deductive reasoning was set aside for the plotline. As a whole, anyone watching would quickly become invested in his character and story. The collaboration of screenwriters Lee Seo Yoon and Lee Soo Kyung constructed a script full of mystery, suspense, and time travel phenomenon that was out of the blue. I knew I was getting a drama worth watching when I spotted Lee Seo Yoon's name attached to 365: Repeat the Year. He co-wrote Swallow the Sun (2009), which I appreciated.
Nam Ji Hyun had a refreshing role different from her previous projects, expanding her talents into other genres. Her character Shin Ga Hyun is not your typical FL. She is a competent-smart who thinks before she does something; given her background as a webtoon artist and novelist, she is detailed-oriented. I was taken back by her acting skills. Yes, there were some scenes she let me down, but in my opinion, NJH acting was solid, especially towards the middle and backend.
If anything, Lee Sung Wook's character convincingly surprised me. The Bromance between Lee Joon Hyuk and Lee Sung Wook's character down-to-earth genuine.
I have to shout out to the supporting actors' performances because, without an excellent supporting cast, this show would be less than stellar. It is either a hit or miss for me with this Director, but she delivered silver. The soundtrack was decent, but you would rarely see me critique OSTs as I like all OSTs that mesmerize me while viewing. On some occasions, I will feel a piece of music does not fit, but not in this drama, even if we did not hear a lot of the music. The last point, I thought the production sets were above par in my eyes, but no wow factor. I cannot blame the director for that as we did not need off the chart cinematography.
In the end, if you like a little mystery, great chemistry between the ML, FL, and supporting actors watch it. Just do not expect a WOW Factor. I say it a lot, but do not have high expectations, and be rewarded possibly. If you had the opportunity, would you go back, but at what cost?
Final Rating: 8.56/10
Rewatch value is 6.5, as some dramas take longer to recoup their others to rewatch for me.
Remember, when watching these types of dramas, put your imagination on high gear. Everything is not supposed to make sense, but that is just my take.
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