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What gave me a surprise was Lee Seung Gi's performance. Seriously... I doubt that I'll love Joon Soo if someone else portrayed him. It was a topnotch performance! I cried hard and was touched. I love his character the most. Their chemistry is also amazing; since they've been on Shining Inheritance before and remained good friends, I think it was easier to create for them.
Overall, I had a wonderful, precious time watching it. Highly recommended to everyone! :)
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One of the greatest Korean dramas ever made!
This drama didn't deliver a single lackluster scene. From the beginning to its end, all actors' phenomenal acting (especially the three main leads, Kim Soo Hyun, Seo Ye Ji and Oh Jung Se) plus the writer and director's (along with the staff) magnificent execution of the story made IOTNBO a top notch kdrama! For me, it became not just one of my favorite dramas of all, but my most favorite drama of all now (also THE KDrama of 2020!)I have been closely monitoring this even before the cast weren't finalized at the time. As a huge KSH bias/fan, I looked forward to seeing this. He never fails to live up to my expectations with regards to his performance, even exceeding it more times than not. Plus this was his new drama after Producers in 2015.
As time passed, Oh Jung Se's casting was confirmed and made me looked forward to the drama more, as I have seen him from Marry Him If You Dare and he was awesome. Then when Seo Ye Ji, also got casted, I got curious as to how her chemistry with KSH will be. I admit I haven't watched any dramas or movies SYJ but I have watched her guesting in Running Man and Knowing Brothers. I also know her from Bigbang's Let's Not Fall In Love MV. Nevertheless, I know that she's a great actress, and I found it true as I watched her play Ko Mun Young. She was outstanding! Her acting is very praiseworthy, never felt short with KSH's or OJS's. There was someone on Twitter that said most viewers watched for KSH but fell for SYJ as well and vice versa. Well I can totally relate and is now a SYJ fan!
Going back, I know I might not give enough justice reviewing this drama. For me, IOTNBO is a very warm, sweet, heartbreaking, beautiful, magical, funny and 'weird' one. I laughed, I cried, my heart fluttered seeing KSH-SYJ couple, got heartbroken, depressed and 'healed'. It was 'weird' as it tackled issues rarely seen in dramas, specifically about mental disorder. They were bold enough to portray and tackle these issues sensibly and beautifully. It provided deep awareness. I for one suffer from depression and watching this made me reflect on my feelings and thoughts. I identified with most of the characters' problems and seeing as how they got to overcome it made me heal too. It felt like I was also comforted. The rooftop scene of KSH in episode 7 got me the most. It was remarkable!
There were a lot of noteworthy scenes or episodes where the acting for a heavy scene was just beyond perfect. Also the script is very well written, each line cleverly prepared, never losing the flow when revisiting the past for future use. It always leaves me in awe whenever I watch a scene 'paying homage' to its own, which I never see coming unfortunately, since I've been watching kdramas for a long time, but also grateful since they were presented wittily. IOTNBO deserves a lot of recognition!!! Highly recommended, guaranteed to leave you with warmth (like the type I get on a slice of life anime)!
Also the OST is amazing! My favorite was 나도 모르는 노래 (Hallelujah) & 아직 너의 시간에 살아!
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One thing I didn't enjoy here is the female lead. I don't know if it's just me but I find the character soooo annoying! (I'm not sure if it's the character or the actress or the way she delivered her role that I hate, though.)
Solar surprised me, I hope she acts more! And the rapport between her and YSH was good, she looked pro to me.
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