ALMOST PARADISE!

This show is like Kdrama crack. Basically ALL the things happen. ALL the emotions are there. ALL the cliches are mixed in. ALL the cheesy, impossible scenarios are presented to the viewer. Now, that may make some people feel frustrated or disengaged, but not me. This show served up a giant portion of cheese and I WAS THERE FOR IT. It was like crack. I couldn't get enough of it. I needed more hours in my day to watch more episodes. I went to work and had the theme song on loop in my head. I'm fairly new to Kdramas (just started watching them this year), but I can already tell that this is one that I would re-watch. I've seen plenty of people criticise this show online for it's storyline and acting, but I thought that both were great. Lee Min Ho did a great job as the villain turned hero and even managed to remain attractive despite been given a hairstyle that vould only be described as a crime against humanity. Gu Hye Syeon was completely over the top, but in a lovable way. Her feisty and tenacious character was endearing. My favourite of the side characters was So Yi Jung (played by Kim Bum). I'd love to see other shows or movies he has been in. If you haven't seen this show, give it a try... you may end up loving it!

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