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Subtle and Calm Yet Profoundly Deep
Compared to its Japanese counterpart, Josee, the Korean version, is subtle, and slow. For the most part, you get to see how the lives of Josee (Han Ji Min) and Young Seok slowly intertwine. I honestly loved how the movie was calm and quiet yet it pierced through my heart. It was so heartfelt. I strongly recommend it to everyone who wants to see a great movie. Both Nam Joo Hyuk and Han Ji Min did a fantastic job portraying their characters.I must say Nam Joo Hyuk is really suited for melodramas. At the end of the movie, there was a scene where he was looking out the window. He had this sad look on his eyes, and I just wanted to hug him so bad. I cried so hard, seeing his face... Without saying a word, he was able to move me. I felt Young Seok's sadness and longing.
Overall, I can say that Josee is a movie with a profound emotional depth. Yes, the movie might have a lot of quiet moments, but that made it stood out. That's real life! It's not made up of big moments, but life is filled with quiet and intimate moments. It's the little things that make the biggest impact, and Josee was able to convey that message well. Props to the director and actors for a job well done. Josee is now on my list of favorite movies, and it will always be close to my heart!
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Don't Bother Wasting Your Time!
I had high hopes for this drama because it reminded me a lot of Because This Is My First Life. Both dramas featured multiple leads so I thought it would be a fun story of friendship. In More Than Friends, we follow the lives of 3 close friends: Woo Yeon, Jin Joo, and Young Hee. However, for this review, let's focus on the main female lead Woo Yeon.During high school, Woo Yeon fell for her friend, Lee Soo. Because Lee Soo will be moving to the US soon, she felt that she needed to express her feelings. Unfortunately, he friendzones her, which obviously devastates her. She tried confessing her feelings again to Lee Soo after seven long years, and Woo Yeon gets rejected the second time around.
That was the last string for me.... Girl, you already got rejected twice. You already wasted seven years of your life (and so much more.) In high school, you got rejected, and then, even as an adult, you were rejected by the same guy. What more do you need to move on?!
Yes, Lee Soo might had his share of issues... Maybe he is currently going through something, BUT Woo Yeon, girl, you need someone who has balls to fight for you. This goes out for all the girls out there... you deserve a guy who chooses you and who is sure of you.
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Jang Ki-Yong and Jin Ki-Joo Are Both Perfect for Their Roles!
Definitely a masterpiece! My pick for the best drama in 2018!To be honest, I started Come and Hug Me with little to no expectations at all. This was my first time watching a drama with new and upcoming actors, and I must tell you that I'm totally impressed. Both the male and female lead immediately captivated me from the start. Now, I understood why Jang Ki-Yong won two awards: Excellent Actor for the BaekSang Arts Awards, and the Best New Actor for the 2018 MBC Drama Awards.
The story got me hooked until the end. Nak Won and Na Moo told an emotional story of love and loss. The main leads might be newbies to the mainstream world, but they were able to convey such intense emotions. Their facial expressions needed no words because they shone through the TV screen. I must say that Jang Ki-Yong and Jin Ki-Joo are both a revelation. They are perfect for their roles!
Each episode had a purpose to the main story. Even if it was an emotional rollercoaster ride, I did not mind going through the ups and downs. I enjoyed every second of it, and I loved every emotion it made me feel. Congratulations to writer Lee Ah Ram for writing such a gem. If you are looking for something new, please give Come and Hug Me a chance. It will surely keep you at the edge of your seat! Prepare to hold your breath, and enjoy this remarkable ride!
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