This is the only drama I've watched so far that I can give a ten to! The plot while similar to rooftop prince (aka RP) was very different in several ways: how the guy could transport back and forth as needed (the last teleportation was kind of lame in one sense, but it made the ending as a whole was better than RP IMO), the setbacks both main characters faced were beleivable (in context with the story of course), and just the overall feel of the drama was excellent. I do have to say there were a couple episodes here and there that were a tiny bit so so or slow, but not to the extent that you'd want to skip them or fast forward through parts. The ending I have to say as forementioned was a bursting with almost every emmotion you can think of the only real problem I had with the ending was how they teleported him.

Now on to the cast: No complaints and everyone was fantastic (her ex was a bit irritating in a couple portions, but that's just the way his character was supposed to be). The chemistry between In na and Hyun Woo was amazing, and I heard that he confessed he really likes her in real life too -I hope they do become a couple because they are super cute together.

Anyways the soundtrack was great and is one of the only dramas I actually really paid attention to. The rewatch value IMO is excellent, and I will absolutely watch this again anytime I need a "recharger" drama and is my FAVORITE drama.

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The plot of this drama is definitely unique for a RC and I enjoyed the general premise of going back in time to try and fix your mistakes to get a different outcome. What I really didn't like was how long it took Ken to actually speak his feelings to Rei, which made the drama drag. The first few episodes were good, the middle ones were hit or miss, and the very last episode or two were good again.

The acting by all parties was ok. Ken's character was a bit flat and uninteresting. Rei's character I enjoyed and I thought her acting was spot on. All their friends had fun characters that added a lot to the story and without them it wouldn't have been as good. Tada-san's character was also a bit flat as well and at first I didn't really care for it at all.

Music- I loved the soundtrack of this drama and the ending ost was great. I'm going to have to see if I can dig up some sheet music for the songs as I liked them so much.

Rewatch value- is so, so as although I may rewatch sometime I think I would skip a few of the middle episodes since now that I know the plot it wouldn't be all that detrimental.

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The plot was a bit so so, but very cute. This had major Second lead syndrome (aka you want the girl to end up with the second lead guy), so the ending was a little dissapointing to me yet on the other hand it was really good. Some of the beginning and middle episodes were a little slow, and this drama really would have been better with fewer episodes, less second lead syndrome, but overal it was ok.

Acting was fine, but a little over the top at some points. Music was fine. I don't think I'll purposely rewatch this unless I'm desperate for something with shorter lengthed episodes to watch.

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This wasn't as much of tear jerker for me as 1 litre of tears until the last 2 episodes which were really sad. The plot I guess just seemed lacking -I'm not sure exactly why- but I think it would have benefitted to have more interaction with the friends (also I felt the relationship between the two leads just lacked "chemistry" in most of the drama-like when he told her he loved her it just didn't cut it in my book). Also, this drama in some ways seemed almost too "dark" and in others it was just too light for the content it contained to really shine to its full potential

The acting by the main girl was well done in the disease progression, but the male lead at times just didn't cut it half the time -he just seemed too detatched/unsure for the most part yet in certain scenes he really "knocked it out of the ball park". The actors and actresses that played the friends, doctor, and families all did very well. Music was really good for the most part, but some songs were excellent.

I don't think I will be rewatching this as it had several issues of various natures, but if you liked 1 litre of tears and are looking for a similar although less heartfelt story you may enjoy this drama.

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This is a very cute drama!! There are so many life lessons and just touching moments when the main characters change their ways. The Plot I must say is excellent although some of the latter episodes were a bit so so. The ending was very, very cute, sweet, and unique compared to most K-dramas even though the general idea is commonly used (ex. guy changes his ways and falls for girl, ect...).

The acting I can't necessarily give a fair value on since I actually "watched" this via recaps, but from what I know of the actors and actresses they generally are able to perform very well. Music was fine, and I will definately rewatch this drama after I break down my to watch list.

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The plot while not all that original: a high schooler forced into an arranged marraige with an older guy. It however had so much comedy, one liners, and just general silliness thrown in that you just get a happy, silly feeling after watching it. The main couple was just too cute with their bickering and how they helped each other out, the friends with their support and helping keep the sanity, and the family dynamics thrown in. -Finally a movie without a B-y mother in law, frustrating love triangles, and too many relational misunderstandings (what misunderstandings occured were resolved quickly and didn't ruin the mood of the movie). Boeun's hair at the end though -ick! (The "perm" did not really suit her).

The acting was excellent -Loved the girl that played Boeun, Sangmin was really funny, and just everyone added so much to the movie.

The music was fine, but nothing overly special.

Rewatch value is excellent because it was so funny, the relationships were great, and everyone was just so good in this movie.

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Frustrating

The whole movie is just a hot mess of communication issues. If everyone was more honest with each other it wouldn't have been as bad, but then again the movie would be completely different from start to end if that was the case. I found the whole thing more frustrating than sad.

The acting was great and I liked most of the main characters in general. However the whole plot did not do them justice. I feel like a couple of the side characters could have been brought into the story differently -especially the photographer who was the one character that made me cringe with irritation every time she showed up.

I wouldn't waste your time on this one. The Korean one I felt was better, but I think if I re-watched it after seeing this one I may knock my rating down a star or two just because I realize the plot in general is not my cup of tea. I prefer honesty even if it hurts momentarily to just living through a lie.

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Cute story

Do you like feel good stories? High school slice of life? Stories about k-pop?
Then this movie is for you. The basic plot, without giving too much detail away, is a girl from the fictional K-pop group is in the midst of conflict with one of her fellow group members. She decides to move out of the dorm to start attending school again. She sees ML in front of her apartment and upon finding out he likes the girl in her group, who she is in the middle of conflict with, and thinks he might know why she is getting bullied by fans. She befriends him with that ulterior motive, but will she become true friends with him or will she use him and leave him in the dust? You'll have to watch and find out.

I think this is a good story that depicts some of the struggles a deaf person has fitting into the hearing society. Friendships and school aren't easy for any teenager, but being deaf makes them much more difficult. Will he be able to accomplish his goals and figure out his future?

It also depicts some of the struggles k-pop idols may have, since the female lead dealt with crazy fans, rumors, and pressure from her company. How does she navigate all of this and try to figure out what the best path for her career is?

I thought this was a cute slice of life that combined both the struggles of a disabled person and the struggles of a k-pop idol as they navigate high school, friendships, and their futures. Is the story fairly predictable, yes, but it was well done and an enjoyable.

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Disappointed

I had high expectations for this drama based on the reviews and high ratings. Unfortunately it didn’t meet those, perhaps unrealistic, expectations. I thought the plot would have been much better with some adjustments to the timing of things and if they had done the latter half a lot differently. This drama could have been significantly shorter and told the same story.

It bothers me in most of these cross-dressing/disguise dramas that the guy that knows the other person is actually a female, but doesn’t tell them that they know the truth when they have developed feelings for said person. Just tell the truth and that way both of you can be yourselves and develop a relationship nicely instead of the guy playing along with the secret, the girl tells the truth, and then they’re like “I already figured out you were a girl” leading to a very stereotypical scene of the girl acting shocked that they knew and when did they find out. It would lead to much better chemistry between the leads as well, which I felt was somewhat lacking.

The acting I felt overall was rather mediocre. A lot of it was meant to be over the top, which I can appreciate in many cases, but in this case everything just seemed too overdone or silly. The accidental kiss scenes -I’m looking right at you. The male lead was definitely a stronger actor than the female lead, and he being eye candy was the best part about this drama.

I liked the side characters in this drama and I felt a lot of them were developed nicely, and it seemed like their stories would make a better plot than the main one.

Will I watch this again or recommend it to my friends? No, because I feel there are better dramas with disguised female leads to enjoy such as You’re Beautiful or Sungkyunkwan scandal. I’d rewatch those any day over this.

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This is one of the dramas I "watched" via recaps, as I wanted to watch a drama but didn't have much extra time so that was the fastest way to see one. Overall the plot of this drama stared out strong, but the later episodes were lacking (I had attempted to watch this drama in the past, but I couldn't stand the mother and it was a bit confusing). I found this drama a bit frustrating, but it did start and end well which is often the case for dramas.

Acting was very, very good as the mother could easily get under my skin and the girls did well in their roles. If it wasn't for the good acting I don't think this drama would have faired as well in my book

Music again was fine, but I don't have too big of an opinion since I predominantly "watched" this via recaps. I don't think I'll watch this again, because there are more dramas I really want to watch that I haven't seen and I'd much rather rewatch a fav. drama instead of this one.

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The first couple episodes were really good, the middle episodes were either frustrating due to too much indecisiveness on the male lead's part, and the latter episodes were ok although they still made me a bit frustrated. Also the CEO going after CH was just wierd and how manipulative he was made me angry and creeped out.

This is just an ok arranged marraige drama when compared to Sweet 18, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

The acting was fine as the characters all had their strengths, flaws, and unique presonalities without an excess of overacting. I don't think I'll watch this again because there are dramas I enjoyed more that are less frustrating which equals a no go for me on rewatch value.

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Watch the first, skip the second season

The second season was just blah. I kept waiting for some big leap in character development and something exciting to happen in the plot, but nothing ever really happened to the extent that it should.

The plot basically developed new side characters and made things complicated because the two leads just could not have a logical adult discussion human to human. The ending was abrupt and left me going “that’s it?!” I wanted to see them develop their relationship together after the first drama, since I liked that one a lot -the first one reminded me of a cross of Boys over flowers and playful kiss.

Save your time and rewatch the first season if you want to see something that’s cute and has decent plot.

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