BullandPear
Norway
In Short: Starts out slow, but I was addicted within a few episodes. Felt relatable even though I had no idea who H.O.T were. Realistic and heartfelt, with some lovely touches. Most moving moment for me was “Ode to my family”.
Pros: Great family depictions, sweet characters and a realistic outlook on youth. Good use of idols.
Cons: Marriage mystery was slightly dragged out, but served it’s purpose.
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My Rating: 9.0
In Short: Gong Hyo Jin never disappoints me, and neither did anyone else involved in this drama. I really liked the unconventional way it handled mental disorders.
Pros: The cast was great, the music was fantastic and the drama was well written and did not have the classic "second leads". I did not miss them!
Cons: Hae Soo's anxiety disorder was a bit too "easily cured" in relation to how big a deal she made of it. It would have made no difference if she had just been a little prickly.
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My Rating: 8.5
In Short: I really enjoyed this drama. For me, Song Ji Hyo makes a winning heroine, and I was glad to see the main characters grow throughout the drama. Dramalands most adorable baby warrants extra points.
Pros: It felt like they took medicine as a discipline seriously. The main couple were cute, even though I'm thoroughly against reuniting exes. Kang Gary cameo Daebak!
Cons: The exes reunite trope is uncomfortable for me. Also, the side characters could have been a little cuter/funnier to make this more of a comedy.
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My Rating: 8.5
in Short: I’m still surprised that I wasn’t addicted to this drama, because it had all the elements it needed and more. Probably it was a slight pacing problem that held it back from being perfect. The mythology, mystery and cheesy effects were great.
Pros: An extensive universe filled with fun mythology and logical mysteries which kept me guessing. I also enjoyed the main characters and the villain with a believable motive.
Cons: The pacing (and perhaps the sageukness) was probably what held it back from being a crack drama for me.
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In Short: This is the most emotionally involved I’ve been with a drama so far. The entire series (including the end) is expertly plotted and acted. Not for everyone, but if you tolerate some thoughtfully slow pacing, this is the melodrama for you.
Pros: Well directed, well cast, well written and beautifully shot. Through a 20 year age difference, the lead couple sizzled in a realistic way.
Cons: Yoo Ah In is significantly older than 20, and you can sort of tell. The acting (and some thoughtful styling and makeup) pulls it off though.
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In Short: Gender-bendy fun with endearing characters. Could have done with fewer episodes, as I found myself fast-forwarding past most things without Yeorim towards the end.
Pros: Great cast of characters, epic bromance and fun comedy.
Cons: Would have liked a more spunky female lead, and a more satisfying ending for our characters. Time skip was unnecessary here.
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In Short: A fun ride, where I really just wanted everything and everyone to be BETTER. The immense number of characters should have reduced screen time for brooding, listening to music in tandem, and creepy parental romances. Instead, everyone got the short end of the stick.
Pros: The one-liners were great, and the Chan Young - Bo Na romance was really sweet.
Cons: Kim Tan turned out to be one of the most boring leads I have seen to date. They could have limited the number of slow walks - grab wrists - meaningful stares moments to under two times per episode. Love was not those moments.
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In Short: Being addicted is fun, and this drama offers fun all-round. Super cheesy fun. Do wish they would have gone the second lead route, though, despite stiff acting.
Pros: Super addictive and entertaining
Cons: Unnecessarily low production values, an unforgivable male lead and a few too many episodes. Idiot female lead.
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My Rating: 7.0
In Short: I somewhat regret watching this drama all the way through. I especially disliked the female lead character and the overall dishonesty of all the main characters. Cuties Yoon Sol and Do Joon Ho was its saving grace.
Pros: The cast was fine, I really like the male leads and the side characters. I liked the flashbacks as a way of getting insight into Tae Ha and Yeo Reum's past, as well as the interview structure.
Cons: This whole plot was built around lies, which annoyed me to no end. I also struggled with Jung Yu Mi's appearance. I don't often dislike the looks of k-drama actresses, but I had serious problems understanding why all these men liked her (character personality was not helping). She looked way too skinny and a little too old in this drama.
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My Rating: 9.0
In Short: The only thing I didn’t like about this mini-drama was how short it was. This premise, with it’s bad-ass Nikita/The Bride Heroine, could have been excellent basis for a more extensive plot.
Pros: Surprising emotional depth for such a short drama. They even fit some high school flirting as a great juxtaposition to all the killing. Han Groo was great.
Cons: The short length of the drama lead to some plot lines being rather thin. Also, they sure worked hard to make it very clear that this was on a cable network.
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In Short: A comedy with a grown up and modern view on relationships. The leading couple is adorable and the ladies are endearing. Yey for characters with friends!
Pros: Great friendships and a wonderful leading couple.
Cons: No complaints, this drama was everything it should be, fun and breezy.
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In Short: Worth it just for Gong Yoo’s smiles. A very cute drama, though it has some slightly unnecessary “filler” story lines and a very passive male second lead.
Pros: Excellent leads, sizzling chemistry
Cons: Passive second lead, some unnecessary “filler” story lines
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In Short: A show full of wonderful characters and a great setup. Noona romance with cohabitation is rare, but glorious. Everyone should have a puppy like that.
Pros: I love everyone in this show. The female lead is superbly flawed, in a good way. Super cute chemistry both with first and second male lead. A rarity indeed: I also liked the female second lead. Go figure.
Cons: Some of the courtroom stuff was drawn out. Sesame street law was a little hilarious, but not always in a good way. For the main case, they should have considered real law.
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In Short: Great chemistry between the leads, and a cute way to lead them together. Do wish Chunderella was the main conflict though, not eeeeevil twins.
Pros: Cute lead romance with a great excuse for skinship.
Cons: The ghost of the week premise was hit and miss. Got really sick of the eeeeeevil twins.
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In Short: Great visuals and casting. Loved the main couple, did not like the ending. They should also have spent some more time on Min Joon as a character. He seems to exist only for Song Yi.
Pros: Compelling lead couple, and a great female lead character. The nation’s goddess indeed. Kim Soo Hyun looks great in a suit.
Cons:
- Wormhole.
- Title: Why not settle on a simple English title? I have reverted to calling it “Star man alien dude” for some reason.
- Why is he suddenly an idiot towards the end? Hiding your powers would have been easy.
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