ThereMightBeBreakfast
Caribbean
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I recently finished watching Unstoppable High Kick as have started High Kick Through the Roof, also known as High Kick 2, which a second season of the High Kick sitcom series with different characters. Although some of the cast from the first season appear as cameos. The seasons are totally unrelated.I started off my love for all things Korean with Unstoppable High Kick. It was my first drama and I have to say, it is my favorite. Unstoppable High Kick has this kind of 'fun' family setting. I have thought many times that it would be so great if I could just place myself among the Lee family and live my life with them. I know, for sure I could never say life was boring.
The sitcom takes us through a joy ride of the daily lives of the Lee family and the 'psuedo-family'(what the show refers to friends of the family who are in their household most of the time- basically act like it's their house). We are shown the ups and downs in the lives of each character in the family. This is what I love the most about this drama. Each character gets the floor at a certain point and we see things in their perspective. The daily lives of this characters are hilarious. The coincidences, the situations, will make you laugh. Though, rarely will you crack your sides with laughter.
Lee Soon Jae, the head of the household (grandfather) is beating and chasing his eldest son, Lee Junha, around the house, for causing him to lose money in his stocks. Lee Junha's wife, Park Haemi is lecturing her mother-in-law, Na Munhee, about the faults she made when doing the housework. Na Munhee is extremely angry because her daughter-in-law treats her so condescending though her feelings are only expressed in her thoughts. Lee Junha and Park Haemi's youngest son, Lee Yunho, the 'bad guy', is chasing his younger brother, Lee Minho( the studious one) and Lee Minho's best friend, Kim Beom, who got the title "home-stay Beom". Lee Minyoung, who is the youngest son of Na Munhee and Lee Soon Jae, would most likely not be present, since he acts anti-social towards his family. Although, the romance part of the show includes him. Hwang Chansung, a classmate of the boys and calls himself Yunho's bestfriend, is listening to Hip-hop through his headphones and breakdancing amidst all the ruckus. Na Hyemi and Kang Yoomi are fighting with each other.
^That my friend, is the Lee Household in a nutshell.
And of course, the reason why I started watching this 167 episode drama was because of Kim Beom and Kim Hye Sung(Lee Minho)'s bromance. They displayed a deep friendship throughout the show, even hints of some yaoi- but nay. Though, they had a few fights throughtout the show. Not to mention:
Minho: Beom.
Boem: Minho.
Minho: Beom!
Minho: Minho!
[insert hug here.]
Well sorry for the long review. It's just that I really love this sitcom and would recommend it. Don't let anything deter from watching it. Overall, I enjoyed watching this show a lot. Compared to the second season, the first is superior and I enjoyed it much more.
Some quotes from the drama:
"What the...All the people in this family are crazy"~Nurse Yu
"Why does everything in this family have to be so abnormal?" ~Park Haemi
“No one in that family is normal.” ~Nurse Park
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Although, the seasons share many similarities, the writers didn't fail to give fans a fresh batch of interesting characters. If you're someone like me, the sitcom won't have you splitting your sides with laughter. This is only rare. The show does make you chuckle and keep you entertained. Like I said in my review for Unstoppable High Kick, the show is really fun to watch.
The characters come off as "crazy" and do things we would never do in our normal lives. Although, I find the first season funnier and crazier by far, though this season was also good.
The cast were really great. Once again, they toss in some eye candy and Kim Bum (cameo). I was especially impressed with Hwang Jung Eum's acting. Thanks to this sitcom she gained one more fan. Her acting was powerful.
To conclude, this isn't the heavy, make-you-stay-up-all-night-cause-you're-dieing-to-see-what-will-happen-next kind of drama. It's quite entertaining. It was supposedly light and funny until the last episode. I'm sure all the other reviews have said it, but the ending was disappointing for those who followed this sitcom through all 126 episodes. Either way, it's a good drama. But none can surpass the first season!
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My English teacher always tells me that my stories are creative and the plot is great. Not to mention, my writing skill is superior. However, the development lacks.
Time Slip Dr Jin is similiar. A great plot but poor execution.
To be honest, I enjoyed watching the drama. The actors were skilled, however, there are exceptions. Like someone said, the actor for Dr Jin, his expressions were exaggerated to the point where it was embarassing.
After watching Faith which is has a similar plot, I also noticed that Dr Jin adapted to the Joseon Era too quickly. Basically, you're suprised, you suddenly travel 500 years ago to the past but then you start treating people, become a reknowned doctor, and start to fit in. In fact, from the moment Dr Jin time travelled to Joseon, he fitted in. Personalities, mannerisms, protocol, norms, values etc...would be completely different from what he knew in the future. However, he fits in perfectly. Which consequently resulted in a boring main character.
Many people would let this slide. However, after a while, I was all. "WHEN THE HELL DID THE CHARACTERS DEVELOP FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER!?!" Yup. This drama doesn't deserve a romance tag.
The drama mainly focused on its political aspect. And that in all, was executed perfectly. It was well enjoyed.
Now to the biggest turn off about the drama, the drama developes on a plot and then BAM! Your reward for wasting 22hrs of your life is a horrible ending, cliff hangers and bad explanation for a good plot.
All in all, it doesn't hurt to watch Time Slip Dr Jin. According to the person, you might be disappointed.
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