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The characters and the actors are really making the drama. The story itself is overall simple and linear, but it unfolds at an enjoyable pace.
I didn't really like the first episode, and after completing the drama, it really doesn't reflect the rest of the show, so hang on until the second episode no matter what!
The romance aspect takes the back seat in the drama, the main couple has their cute moments, but it's a really small part, and don't expect much cuddling and kissing. However it really fits the story and the characters well, more romance and the drama wouldn't have the same taste. Just don't get in hoping for any big romantic gesture at any moment.
The friendship between Eun Ho Won, Do Ki Taek and Jang Kang Ho) seems really genuine and is used very well. I loved how they linked every character, the side characters aren't just here to serve the main character's story, they are well developed and have their own growth through the drama.
I'm very conflicted about the last episode, while I liked the ending (very open), the whole episode felt rushed. It seemed whole parts that could/should have been developed where condensed in one short scene or just happened off camera. You almost see the writer rushing around to tie up all the loose ends!
I also felt like a few plot lines weren't fully exploited, mostly in the first half of the drama, as if they were trying something but weren't sure what to do with it in the end.
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I wasn't expecting much when I started this drama, but I was hooked right away.
The two main characters really work well together. I totally bought their romance (although I wish they would have kept it as passionate as they hinted at first).
The supporting characters are just amazing! Every single one of them, which is too rare.
There's a great bromance between Dong Ha & Soo Cheol. Na Rae and her husband are one of the best (and funniest) couple I've seen. The mother, the boss and all the coworkers were just too perfect, slightly over the top to be fun, but not enough to be ridiculous.
I loved the ending!
My only complain would be the main male character... why so perfect?
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It's clearly not the best drama, the plot becomes muddy at times, and after a while, it does become repetitive.
BUT, the actors are amazing, and they are really selling the characters and their dynamic. The chemistry between Gil Da Ran and Kang Kyung Joon was evident for me even before the body swap. Gong Yoo was absolutely convincing as a teenager trapped in a man's body. The two main characters are cute together and the interactions with the family are lots of fun.
As for the ending, I actually liked it. I like open endings and the fact that you could project whatever you wanted in it suited me quite well, but if you like clear defined endings, it will be beyond frustrating.
(okay, it probably deserve less than a nine even if I loved watching it, but considering how bad other reviews are, I'll leave it at that)
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The synopsis doesn't do this drama justice. The plot is quite good, and for me seems quite original, just complex enough to not be boring yet still easy to follow. The love story is good and believable.
The drama doesn't take itself seriously though, characters and situations can be slightly exaggerated, just enough to be funny but not enough to be ridiculous, often playing with clichés but in a good way, it's all part of the charm of this drama.
The main couple has an amazing chemistry. The acting is overall very good.
The drama may be a bit disconcerting at first, it took me 4 or 5 episodes to really get into it. But unlike most dramas, the story just gets better and there's no slow or boring moments toward the middle or the end.
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I wasn't convinced about this drama, the first episode didn't help, but after the second I was hooked.
The story is overall a bit complicated, but it unfold at the right pace and it stays clear all along. It is interesting and somewhat surprising for the whole drama.
The mix of genres will not be to everyone's taste, but the supernatural elements are well played and balanced. It doesn't dwell into the cliché cheesy supernatural elements and stays somewhat realistic.
The main actors are amazing, they're always spot on. Oh Yeon Seo as a male trapped in a female body is just perfect.
I hadn't noticed it when I started watching, but so many of those secondary characters are among my (and probably everyone's) favorites.
Ra Mi Ran is beyond amazing as always.
I loved the ending, although quite sad, it fitted perfectly and had just the right amount of hope.
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I started watching it as it was broadcasted but I stopped a bit after the half way mark and came back to it a little while after it finished airing. I kind of struggled to finish it, but I'm glad I did.
The story gets so complicated and ends up revolving around the same things a lot. It probably would have been better with fewer episodes.
The characters are great and the actors are overall quite good. I had a hard time at first with the female lead, but I got used to it quickly enough.
For me Kim Eui Seong (female lead's father and the webtoon writer) is the highlight of the show, his acting here is just perfect.
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Why? Because of the characters. The premise of the story is quite interesting (more interesting than the synopsis lets you think) but for me, it fell flat quite quickly.
The characters only are a reason to watch this drama They are wonderfully written and all the actors are doing an amazing job.
The male lead's sister is one of the best character ever. She's crazy and over the top but in such a great way, you can't help but love her. Her scenes with his best friends are also some of the best (on a side note as a native French speaker, those French speaking moments were a mix of hilarity and wtf?!).
The male lead's brother and his girlfriend came off a bit stupid at the start, but they grow on you quickly and are just adorable.
Kim Mi Kyung (as the female lead's mother) is as amazing as ever.
It's rare to see so much evolution in secondary characters in dramas. The were a great part of the show, and let's face it, I was quickly in more for the 2 other couples than the main one.
The plot itself is quite good, I liked the revenge aspect and the repercussions were played out quite well. However, I found the story became a bit predictable after a bit.
I just couldn't quite buy the whole "seeing the future" part, thankfully it's a very small part; I quite liked the reason behind it, it's such a great idea really, but the way it was explained seemed unnatural and forced. The writer(s) just told us part of the plot, a part that no one in the story should have been able to understand.
This drama shows you the work behind sounds in movies/series, and that is quite interesting, I had never really thought about it, and you'll probably find yourself paying attention to all the sound effects in the drama like I did!
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This drama was overall very fun and enjoyable to watch, perfect if you want to be kept on the edge of your seat. The mismatched set characters really works and you can't help but like all of them. The dynamic is great between them and I appreciated that the bromance aspect took over the romance one.
It's also quite nice to see that the "bad guys" weren't the usual mean and evil guys, but more realistic ones.
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The characters are good and the actors are making a good job (well except for that tennis play, that was just awful). But the plot is kinda weak, it gets messy and draggy from time to time because of that.
There are some brilliant moments, especially between the two main leads, that make the drama worth watching though.
The main leads are really cute and dorky around each others, and it makes for some very nice scenes.
There are also some really good secondary characters/actors (Kim Sang Ho, Jung Sang Hoon, Lee Cho Hee... and the whole work team overall) who often stole the scene. I was quickly watching the show more for them than for the leads (and rooting for the secondary couple long before it happens).
For me the biggest problem are the second leads (both male and female). the characters aren't interesting and they don't brong anything to the plot... except for the weakest love square ever. Maybe?
Even if they gave the second male lead a side storyline, I'm sure the whole drama would have been better without them.
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The first scene of this drama really took me aback, but it set the mood for the whole drama. No matter what hang on until the end of the second episode.
The female lead works as a writer for an adult magazine (including writing those sexy stories) it's very unexpected for a kdrama, but it plays very well and makes room for some fun workplace moments.
The two main characters chemistry is great, their love makes sense and the evolution of their relation is very well paced. They are both lovable and are so cute together.
The opposition of the family to their relationship may come off as too strong, but for me, given the whole situation, it did make sense.
The secondary stories (workplace, sister, mother...) take quite some time in the drama. I think it's not such a bad thing as the MC's story would have probably run dry sooner if it wasn't the case. It took me a while, but I ended up really liking the sister's story arc.
Despite being over 10 years old, the drama isn't too dated, if you overlook the cell phones and the movie rental place!
But why, oh why does the older woman who will end up with a younger man has to be so inexperienced? (yes, I'm also looking at you Dal Ja's spring & Baby-faced beauty)
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The girls are so great! Park Bo Young's acting is just perfect, she slips from one character to the other so well, it's really believable and Kim Seul Gi is so adorable and funny.
I loved the kitchen brigade's dynamic, they could really bring some light fun in the drama.
Lee Jung Eun is also quite amazing and funny.
The plot is clearly a dangerous one, it could have gone wrong at pretty much any moment.
Particularly with the main characters' romance part, figuring out which girl he was falling for, but it managed to stay afloat, and the way they closed it still makes sense.
The suspense part fell a bit flat for me, as I found it a bit too evident.
I just hate that kind of ending which I find rather cliché and boring for the main characters. However, I quite like how they choose to end on the sister's side.
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The chemistry between the two main characters is perfect.
The secondary characters are also quite interesting and I loved the adult characters, it's so good to see parents acting in such reasonable/sensible ways.
The story is simple and unfolds at the right pace. As always with shorter drama, you may feel like some scenes are missing, but it's not too noticeable in that case.
Some people may be put off by the "forced" aspect of the kisses and skinship, but I found it to fit perfectly with the story and the characters.
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I found the drama to be rather funny, which makes it very easy and enjoyable to watch.
Overall the characters and actors are ok. But some are just empty shells (the two coworkers) or just plain caricatures.
You have no idea how much I wanted to slap that stupid smirk off Shi Won's face... but I kind of got used to it and I guess it makes sense for the character.
I wasn't fully convinced by the story to start with, it turned out to be a bit better than I thought, but not amazing either.
The story mostly revolved about the male lead growing up, the romance part felt forced. I wish they had shown the two main leads enjoying each other presence a bit more, it would have changed the game a great deal.
I got more interested in the second male lead and his wife's story.
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The love between the main characters is simple and evident. Their story itself flows quite well, there are no crazy plot twists and thousands of problem coming between the main characters (well, just what's needed to last the 16 episodes).
All the students' stories are nicely intertwined even if the show construction - 1 case at a time - is basic, it works very well.
I just couldn't quite buy Gong Yoo as a high school student... or at least not as someone younger than Gong Hyo Jin.
This drama may already come off as slightly dated, so hurry up and watch it!
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The story itself is good and solid, with overall good characters and great acting, it is very enjoyable to watch.
There's not much to say about the story, and I can't say much without giving main plot point away, but it's pretty evident, fight each other -> team up to fight ghosts -> fall in love. It's well played and the show goes from cute/fluffy moment to suspense to plain comedy to slight horror very well and naturally.
The ending was quite predictable but good anyway.
The ghost stories are quite good and I love the way ghosts are shown in the drama, it's just a bit scary and works very well.
Lee David and Kang Ki Young are amazingly funny, make up for one of the best bromance ever and often steal the show. It's worth watching just for them.
Lee Do Yeon and Kim Sang Ho are also amazing comic relieves.
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