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I started to watch this drama as its on going since 1st episode. It's all because I just watch Memories of Alhambra in Oct 2019 and fell in love instantly with Hyun Bin. And suddenly CLOY trailer popped up on youtube. So yeah, I've been waiting this drama since October 2019, and here's my reviews after completing it:
1. Story (8.0)
The story is well developed but I feel this drama will be awesome if the total episode is 20. I must say many plot holes. Until the very last episodes, I don't know the real motives of CCG. Yeah maybe because he's actually nobody in the storyline, but I interested to see who he really is. Why RJH's father shoot the man in episode 16? Also, I would love to see how YSR & her mom made up.
Meanwhile I love the idea of having epilogue in every episodes. I do love the theme about fate. No matter how far your loved one goes. If he/she really means for you, they will always find a way back. It's not a heavy neither light drama. It's in the middle. It's just enough.
A bit suggestion to the writer maybe on episode 16, she can put how RJH find YSR. I think it's gonna be fair since she shows how much effort YSR put to go find RJH.
What I really love about this drama is actually, not only the main leads are super sensational and good in acting, but also the supporting role do their job excellently. F4, Man Bok, and Ahjummas are forever be the "squad I would love to hang out with". Also how director, writer and staffs try to portray North Korea but in a heart warming way. As I know, they really do some researches from NK defectors. I admire this teams hard work and it was payed off when they hit 21% rating on their last episode.
2. Acting/Cast (9.0)
a. Hyun Bin
No one can replace him being RJH. No one. Having military service in Marine, he really is RJH in real life haha Not to mention he also not the kind of flowery-handsome but more of manly-handsome (?) not to mention I love his acting.
b. Son Ye Jin
I love her acting. Everytime she's about to cry, so am I. She really is Melo-drama queen.
c. Seo Ji Hye
Great work for potraying cold Seo Dan. I just realized she is the villain in 49 days. And yes, her visual fits the image of Dan.
d. Kim Jung Hyun
Besides Memories of Alhambra, I also watch Eulachacha Waikiki. And I love Jung Hyun's acting as well. He's so good potraying his roles whether in EW or in CLOY. And wow, he's the youngest actor who can keep up with his sunbaenim. Respect.
3. Music
Last time I love all ost is when DOTS's airing back then in 2016. And now, CLOY also has a good line up for the OST. This drama has 11 ost (10cm, Yoon Mirae, Davichi, Baek Yerin, Crush, and even IU). I love how every song fits the drama moods & situations. I even make my own spotify playlist for this. 3 out of 9 ost are happy ost. Meanwhile the rest of it is kinda mellow. When you read the lyric, you'll feel happy but sad when hear the melodies. Besides ost, there are some instrumental parts on their album. I love the opening title and RJH's song for his brother.
4. Rewatch
Yes. since I can't move on. But still this drama will be kept in your heart once you watch it.
1. Story (8.0)
The story is well developed but I feel this drama will be awesome if the total episode is 20. I must say many plot holes. Until the very last episodes, I don't know the real motives of CCG. Yeah maybe because he's actually nobody in the storyline, but I interested to see who he really is. Why RJH's father shoot the man in episode 16? Also, I would love to see how YSR & her mom made up.
Meanwhile I love the idea of having epilogue in every episodes. I do love the theme about fate. No matter how far your loved one goes. If he/she really means for you, they will always find a way back. It's not a heavy neither light drama. It's in the middle. It's just enough.
A bit suggestion to the writer maybe on episode 16, she can put how RJH find YSR. I think it's gonna be fair since she shows how much effort YSR put to go find RJH.
What I really love about this drama is actually, not only the main leads are super sensational and good in acting, but also the supporting role do their job excellently. F4, Man Bok, and Ahjummas are forever be the "squad I would love to hang out with". Also how director, writer and staffs try to portray North Korea but in a heart warming way. As I know, they really do some researches from NK defectors. I admire this teams hard work and it was payed off when they hit 21% rating on their last episode.
2. Acting/Cast (9.0)
a. Hyun Bin
No one can replace him being RJH. No one. Having military service in Marine, he really is RJH in real life haha Not to mention he also not the kind of flowery-handsome but more of manly-handsome (?) not to mention I love his acting.
b. Son Ye Jin
I love her acting. Everytime she's about to cry, so am I. She really is Melo-drama queen.
c. Seo Ji Hye
Great work for potraying cold Seo Dan. I just realized she is the villain in 49 days. And yes, her visual fits the image of Dan.
d. Kim Jung Hyun
Besides Memories of Alhambra, I also watch Eulachacha Waikiki. And I love Jung Hyun's acting as well. He's so good potraying his roles whether in EW or in CLOY. And wow, he's the youngest actor who can keep up with his sunbaenim. Respect.
3. Music
Last time I love all ost is when DOTS's airing back then in 2016. And now, CLOY also has a good line up for the OST. This drama has 11 ost (10cm, Yoon Mirae, Davichi, Baek Yerin, Crush, and even IU). I love how every song fits the drama moods & situations. I even make my own spotify playlist for this. 3 out of 9 ost are happy ost. Meanwhile the rest of it is kinda mellow. When you read the lyric, you'll feel happy but sad when hear the melodies. Besides ost, there are some instrumental parts on their album. I love the opening title and RJH's song for his brother.
4. Rewatch
Yes. since I can't move on. But still this drama will be kept in your heart once you watch it.
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