This is a nice addition to the lovely drama Boys over flowers. It's a nice sit and talk type of show, where actors (male only, but that's okay) discuss their opinions about the characters and experiences of filming the drama. I'd recommend this piece to every Boys over flowers fan as it gives you a lovely insight in the drama and also offers more screen time for us to watch these young wonderful actors that portrayed this beloved characters. It's really short piece that you can watch in the evening and relax, before actually moving on the drama. 

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This is one of the best Chinese dramas I have ever watched. Everything is perfect. It restored my faith in Chinese drama makers. The cast is simply spectacular and the chemistry between Zhao Zanilia and Zhang Han is simply exquisite. The supporting cast just adds to the wonderful acting. The story is nicely paced and although it's 33 episodes long it's just so entertaining and filled with somehow realistic or possible twist, I can forgive the length of the drama. I already watched this drama twice and I can guarantee you I'll watch it at least ten times more. I simply must recommend that everyone watches this drama as it is really good and simply one of my favorites. I realize that some don't like Chinese dramas but this one is worth a try. The dubbing is not noticeable at all if it is dubbed at all. Truly a beautiful story, finely acted.

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Oh how much I wanted for this drama to be good. How much I missed a good Japanese drama in my life. I was so grateful for this drama it was unbelievable. It is basically a no romance drama, at least romance was not the main this,  Matsushita Nao and Ishihara Satomi were just wonderful. They had a great chemistry and their portrayal of two sisters with a mainly conflicted relationship and many life problems was spot on. I loved this drama for its sincerity, incorporation of real-life problems, humor with a hint of seriousness when needed and mainly for an impressive and very realistic portrayal of family bonds and the relationship among siblings. It was a drama that I the least expected to tear up while watching. This is definitely the drama I would recommend to every drama watched no matter the age and no matter if you are a romance only lover. This drama will make you rethink your life choices and your life path and open your eyes with it's truly wonderful, fulfilling and emotional ending.

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Hmm. I have read almost all reviews that our fellow drama watcher wrote on this one and I was quite surprised by a number of people saying that this was soo ''cute''. Maybe I am a bitter-hearted person (after all I live alone in a tower with an orc factory in my front yard) but I found this movie very forced. I have yet to find a movie where Komatsu Nana would make me say wow she is a good or at least decent actress. She was plain, showed no emotions whatsoever and in my opinion had no chemistry at all with Yamashita Tomohisa who tried very hard to make something of this relationship. I think she was the wrong choice for this movie. The story by itself I guess was okay, but the acting made it boring and just frustrating. The lack of emotions between the lead couple was devastating for the movie. I would not watch this again, just by writing about it makes me frustrated. I would not recommend this to my friends, well maybe to some orcs they have no heart after all...

The orc association approves...

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I love Lee Hong Ki. I think he is a wonderful singer and I truly adored him in the role of singer Jeramy in You're beautiful. But I was very skeptical if his acting skills were strong enough to actually hold the lead male role in a drama, to be that hot main guy that all the girls wanna be with. Well, I doubt him no more. He was perfect. His acting was on point and his character development was great. Choi Kang Joo went from an arrogant heir to a likable, sweet guy. When I watched the first episode I knew the story would be wonderful, but I was a bit worried I wouldn't like the main actress Yang Jin Sung. She just felt different. Well, she didn't disappoint me either. Her acting was impressive, especially since she played two roles. Both characters were so different.  As I said the story is entertaining, not too long not too short, with a nice pace. I really have no complaint. The ending was satisfying.  It's a really good drama that I definitely count into my top-notch level. I definitely recommend this drama to everyone, but especially Hong Ki or F.T. Island fans.

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Ahh, yeah this one is complicated. Always was a movie recommended to me by another member of MDL. I was enthusiastic about it since So Ji Sub is one of my favorite actors and also I very much like Han Hyo Joo. But I was sort of let down. Although the cast was admirable and the acting by both lead and most supporting cast impressive, they were all let down by the story, screenplay, and direction. It was cheesy, painfully slow paced and full of unnecessary twists and complicated which made the story unrealistic and sadly unbelievable. It made me rather gloomy. I'd say watch it if you are a fan of the main actor and/or actress and if you like a melodramatic story full of complications and obstacles on the couples way to happily ever after. I would not watch it again, once was enough.

Saruman was somberly not pleased.  

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I avoided this movie as long as it was possible. Although considered and ''older'' movie this was still trending when I started watching Korean dramas and movies in 2015. On first sight, I just found the theme annoying, but the biggest reason for my avoidance was that I was not a particular fan of Joo Jin Mo. But when I finally gave up and decided one night to just get over with it and watch it I was pleasantly surprised. The story was fun, charming, funny at times, with still enough seriousness and learning points included. For me, it was not cheesy at all. I learned to like Jin Mo a bit more, although his character was not particularly likable. The winning point for me was most certainly Kim Ah Joong. Not only is she stunningly beautiful, her acting in this movie was just mesmerizing. Actually, the entire cast was very well chosen. The music was good also, and Ah Joong's singing (if it truly was her singing) was beautiful. This movie is one of my favorite and I will definitely watch it again and again and again. In my opinion, it represents one of those ''classic'' movies that you can rewatch many many times.

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Ah, those were the day of my fangirling of Lee Min Ho! Those days are so over. I wouldn't say that Lee Min Ho is not a good actor because truth to be told he is, but I just find something on him that makes you start him slowly like less. Maybe because he is choosing similar roles. But I think that the real reason is, for me particularly, the extension of your/mine knowledge of drama world. There are better and hotter actors, therefore I'd say the, otherwise lovely Lee Min Ho, is just slightly overrated and this drama is an example of that. It was okay, the story is okay (although it is dying for the wow effect). I don't see any special chemistry between Min Ho and Park Min Young, who btw is one of my favorite Korean actresses. The ending is truly lame and the drama is kind of forgettable. This drama is very similar to drama titled Healer (with Park Min Young also in the main actress role), but City Hunter is not half as good as Healer is.  I truly think this was rushed and starstruck by Lee Min Ho. I'd say watch it. Watch it yes, but watch it BEFORE you watch healer. You'll save yourself from a big disappointment and you'll be satisfied with the decision after watching healer. I made the mistake of watching Healer first and loving it, since City Hunter is almost the same I was left unfulfilled after finishing this drama. First came Lee Min Ho with City Hunter and left me unhappy, but thank you lord Sauron you sent us Ji Chang Wook and gave us one of the best dramas ever.

Saruman is okay with this one, but would rather watch Healer and sexy Ji Chang Wook.

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Ugh, what can I say about this one? First of all the story or the plot is interesting and could possibly entertain me if the drama wouldn't be so, so, so long. 39 is definitely too much, especially for this drama. I almost gave up. The pace of the drama was soo slow. I like the main couple  Song Victoria and Ho Peter, but I noticed that they had no chemistry what so ever. The other cast members were rather dull and some very much over the top. The acting was rather cheesy, the plot full of very much unrealistic behavior and just weird situations. I know it's a drama but come on at least character behavior could be more realistic. Th music and singing were a nice touch to the drama. But nothing can ever make me again to watch this 39 episode drama when the pace is so slow. I wouldn't recommend.  It could be a nice, fun drama if they'd cut the number of episodes in half. I think for this plot 20 episodes or less would be just enough.

Saruman does not recommend.

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Ahh, my beginnings. This drama was trending when I first started to watch kdramas. It was very hard to find, but thank god for youtube. I was, unfortunately, let down. I did not understand the point of the story. The fast pace, short episode and scattered production contributed to my boredom and confusion while watching this.  The cast and/or characters were forgettable, the only character that possibly stood out was Byeong Ho by Kim Jong Hoon, sadly his character was not explored good enough and had little screen time. The story was boring and I will most certainly not watch this again. I would not recommend.

Does not suit Saruman's taste.

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This is a decent horror movie for all those who love a good horror movie but with a ''lower scare rate''. Before I watched this movie I've watched it's 2009 American remake by Guard brothers, starring Emily Browning and Elizabeth Banks. Sadly I was not really impressed. It was a slow-paced, horror yet no horror movie. Therefore I hesitated whether I should watch the original, Korean version. I did and was not disappointed.  I felt it was far better than the American remake. The whole cast is rather decent, with Moon Geun Young's talent shining especially bright. The story itself is okay, with scenery and music decent enough for this movie to be watchable. I probably would not watch this movie again. It's a one-time watch move, with no true, big memorable moment. But overall it was ok.

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Now this one I would call a true classic of drama world. If you are a true kdrama fan you probably know this one or have watched this one already, if not you are in for a treat. Every Korean drama watcher should watch this drama. Not only is this a textbook drama it has a great cast starring Lee Min Ho, who is the IT boy of drama land. There is really nothing to say. The cast is awesome, the story is excellent, of course, inspired by Japanese manga. Lee Min Ho makes a fantastic Goo Jun Pyo. The music is also great. I watched this drama twice now and I'll probably watch it again. I love it. It was my first love and the drama that attracted me to this world that I am now kinda obsessed with. I may not be a big fan of Lee Min Ho anymore, but his Goo Jun Pyo made me a part of this world. You simply must watch it, whether you are a drama beginner or a drama veteran. It may be a bit cheesy but hey this is drama land and a drama simply must be a bit cheesy.

Saruman approves! Watch it!!! Watch it now!!!

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Every person I asked found this Japanese movie lovely, sadly my experience with it was rather dull.  The story itself was okay although I didn't find it to be special in any way or more entertaining than other similar stories that we've already seen. It was okay with little splashes of humor or heart tightening moments, but it didn't make me laugh out loud or sob. Maybe it's just me, maybe I am a stonehearted white which - ups I am! The acting was average, nothing stood out where I would say wow, he/she is amazing.  I would rather recommend the anime version since it's much better. But well to each their own.

Saruman is okay with this movie.

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This was my first non-romance Japanese drama and actually my very first non-romance drama in general. I watch dramas for the romance so I was very much sure that I will not like this drama or at least will be missing the romance element. Not at all! This was a splendid drama with a strong main character that was the soul of the drama and fantastic supporting cast that just elevated the whole thing to another level. Yonekura Ryoko is just a wonderful actress whose portrayal of dr. Daimon Michiko is simply unbelievable. Daimon Michiko is a special kind of woman. She is strong, capable and very talented. With her sidekick Kanabara Akira, played by the spectacular Kishibe Ittoki, they create many funny situations that made me laugh al through the episodes. This drama is interesting, the story is thrilling and never boring. Seriously watch it, you will not be disappointed.

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