I'm really enjoyed watching this drama.

AFTER I FINISH WATCHING THE DRAMA

Maybe this drama wasn't exactly calm and happy, but it became my next comfort drama nonetheless. The relationship between Dae Beom and Yeo Reum was developing at a perfect pace. It was cute, a little shy at times. They always supported each other, even if it wasn't the easiest thing to do. They are my comfort couple. Also, the friendship between Yeo Reom and Bom was something really cool to see. They could learn from each other.

For this drama, it was very important that Yeo Reum learned to enjoy these little things, even though she did not know what she would like to do in her life. She just started appreciating the here and now. And I love this concept.

This drama is definitely worth watching.

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AFTER WATCHING 2 EPISODES
rating: 9.5/10

I'm enjoying this drama so far. I feel like this title will become my next comfort drama.
A lot of negative things happened to FL in the first episode. Thanks to this, we will be able to see how she completely changes her life. I'm excited to see how FL will do in her new reality and I'm really curious about the librarian's backstory.

After watching the first two episodes, I have very high expectations for this drama. I hope nothing ruins it and after 12 episodes I will be satisfied with it
and be able to increase my rating to 10.

Of course, this drama reminds me of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha as FL goes to the countryside to change her life after having a hard time in Seoul.

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I watched the first episode...

UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA
Well, despite what I expected, it's not a drama worth 10/10 for me. I was not bored while watching the next episodes. They were addictive enough for me to finish watching this drama. I want to point out that the actors did a really good job but there is something average about this drama. Some things didn't make sense.

About Oh Do hwan... he said he was ultimately on Jin Jung's side because it was the matter of being human. But does it really make sense? The fact is, Oh Do Hwan always took the side of the person who was more likely to win. He was well aware of at least some of the crimes of the Seo family. He knew how Director Seo treated his people when he didn't need them anymore, but he still took his side and then suddenly changed his mind. He didn't do it when there were signs that Seo Hyun Kyu might lose. He was literally punished for his actions only because of the actions of Oh Do Hwan. I think the creators forcibly wanted his character to develop and become the good one at the end. In my opinion, his actions towards the end of the drama were not entirely consistent with his earlier character.

This drama was also so predictable and so obvious. Jin Jung, in the eyes of the writers, had to win every battle and the whole war against the evil character of this drama. Because of this, even the fact that Park Jae Kyung is alive was obvious to me from the beginning.

So although the episodes did not bore me, I am a bit disappointed with this drama. It had great potential and could have been written much better.

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AFTER WATCHING 1 EPISODE
rating: 9/10

I just finished the first episode and 3/4 of it was boring. The ending, however, promises some really good next episodes.

From the beginning, I expected a lot from this drama. I love Kyungsoo as a singer and actor and I'm sure his acting won't disappoint me. I haven't seen any titles where the main actors from Bad Prosecutor play the lead roles, so I'm curious how they will do.

I like the dramas of this type in general, so I hope it maintains its good level which is to be expected because of the end of the first episode.

For now, my rating is 9 because most of the first episode was boring, but the ending interested me. I think the next episodes will be more interesting and ultimately this drama will be a 10 for me. Let's see how it's going to be.

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To be honest, I was surprised by how much international fame this drama gained. Usually, this type of stuff is not very popular and poorly rated. I think the success of this drama came from ml who really cared about fl. It's interesting because I feel like you could feel the makjang vibe everywhere except the main couple (although at the beginning we also had Yi Joo as a damsel in distress).

Personally, with all the makjang cliché scenes, I really enjoyed this drama. The plot itself was interesting, although for me there were no plot twists. What was supposed to be a surprise was rather predictable.

The actors did quite well. They played their roles in the way expected. As for the OSTs, they were really good.

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Just my thoughts after I finished watching...

AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA

I really enjoyed the romance between the adult main characters. They had great chemistry.
The drama also touched on several topics related to the problems of Korean society, such as the pressure parents put on their children to study. And that leads to the question of what eventually happened to Sua? It seemed that in the earlier episodes she had quite a lot of screen time, but eventually she was forgotten and the creators focused on explaining the mysterious plot, the solution of which was obvious anyway.
Also what about Hui Jae and his mother? They went on a trip and suddenly everything was fine? I feel it's not enough to close their story.
I really enjoyed this drama until it turned out that the stories of several characters were not properly closed. Also, the dark plot took up a bit too much screen time, because only one person could really be the culprit - especially considering that the creators wanted to direct suspicion to Hui Jae in the first place.
But most of the time I had fun watching this drama. So my rating hasn't dropped much.

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AFTER I WATCHED 9 EPISODES
Rating 10/10
We knew from the beginning that there is some mystery in this drama. So we know that finally the dark subplot will be resolved. However, at the moment, most of the scenes are lighter and mostly do not refer to the dark part of the drama. This is quite a typical treatment in Korean productions, and I like it.

In the drama, we also have mothers obsessed with their children's education. Including one really annoying mother-daughter duo.

So far, I really like everything about this drama and I'm looking forward to the next episodes.

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AFTER I WATCHED 1 EPISODE
Rating: 8/10

I like that it looks like we've already gotten some introduction to all or most of the threads that will be covered in the drama. The first episode gave me the feeling that it will be a bit of a cute, sometimes dark story with humour typical of Korean productions. I really like actress Roh Yoon Seo and at the moment I watched all the things she starred in. I have high hopes for her character.

I've seen comments about FL looking old. Well, the actress is almost 50 years old and is 10 years older than the actor playing the role of ML. Of course, it can be seen sometimes. But it's not so noticeable that some people make such a big deal of it. They both look great and fit their roles.

I think I'll like this drama, but we'll see. So far it looks really good.

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UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA
I'm happy enough with the ending. I was looking forward to developments in Joon Kyung's story and I got the good one. I wasn't expecting this story from her childhood, and I'm glad it was resolved that way.

The beach scene broke me. It was a return to the moment when a new and better life began for Gyeo Re.

I've thought about it and it would be nice if there was a second season showing some new social workers in the hospice, more fulfilling patients' last wishes, and more relationship between Joon Kyung and Seok Joon.

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AFTER WATCHING 11 EPISODES

Even before I started watching this drama, I knew that I would like the plot. After watching the trailers and reading the description, I had high expectations for it and so far I have not been disappointed. I also really love the cast. All the actors in this drama are amazing.

At first, the drama focused on fulfilling the wishes of the hospice patients, then it began to focus more on the background of the characters. I think that's a good thing. If the drama had focused on patients all the time, the development of the main characters and their stories might have been a bit left out.

This drama touches upon some tough topics and it has been done very well. The characters are warm-hearted and really lovable.

I look forward to a little bit more development in Joon Kyung's story. I'm really curious what will happen to her.

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I'm really satisfied with this drama.

UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA
It's not a romance, but we do have some love thread in the background in this drama. It doesn't affect the plot too much and I like that. It is very natural. I don't think there are many dramas that are all about first responders, so it's a breath of fresh air.

The subplot involving Ho Gae's father was not disturbing after all. It was even interesting and added something to the plot.

I really enjoyed the first season and can't wait for the second season since the end was a total cliffhanger.

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UPDATE AFTER I WATCHED 3 EPISODES
Rating: 9/10

I really like the idea of having separate cases in each episode. I'm enjoying this part of the drama. Each episode gets better and better in this regard.
However, I don't like the parts with Ho Gae's father's shady actions and people related to him. At the moment I feel that they are completely uninteresting and unnecessary. I'm afraid it might make this drama worse. Since this subplot has already occurred, I hope that it will not be too disturbing or will somehow become interesting.

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AFTER WATCHING 1 EPISODE
Rating: 9/10

For now, I'm satisfied enough with this drama, and I hope it stays that way.

I like the slightly dark visuals of the episode combined with the calm scenes while eating.

[Very little spoiler. The situation takes place in the first 20 minutes of the first episode.]
Honestly, I don't think the scene where the victim casually left the room and started looking around the apartment was that weird. She might not be thinking straight if the culprit gave her some drugs. Also, she was very careful at first and didn't see anyone in the room when she peeked through the door and that's why she came out. Then the culprit showed up and she couldn't think straight due to the shock, so she didn't try to run away right away.
This explanation works for me for now, but I'll see how things go on in the next episodes.

The first episode was engaging and I'm looking forward to the next ones.

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This drama fits my taste perfectly.

UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA

It wasn't as fluffy as I expected after watching the first episodes, but instead it was a story involving a mature relationship. The beginning was so-so, a bit irritating (really only the first episodes). But it got better with each episode. In the end, this drama became all I needed. "May I Help You" contains many sad but also many funny scenes. It is perfectly balanced.

This drama fits my taste perfectly. I recommend everyone to try to watch a few episodes and see if you like it.



I feel like I've finally broken my streak with the dramas I started watching this year.

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AFTER WATCHING 12 EPISODES
Rating: 9.5/10

There was a time while watching this drama when I was afraid it would become tiresome because of the love triangle. However, the creators didn't let this happen.

The relationship between Dong Joo and Tae Hee, which was initially based on misunderstandings, has become more mature over time. The characters have also developed compared to the first episodes.

I understand why others may not like this drama. But it has something for me. I like watching this type of drama. It has funny scenes, usually lead by Vincent and Michael. It also touches on more serious topics.

There are only four episodes left until the end of the drama and I don't think it can be spoiled. I'm curious how the stories of all the characters will be closed.

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AFTER I WATCHED 2 EPISODES
Rating: 8/10

It is a fluffy romance drama with a little comedy and a ghost theme. Sometimes I like to watch these types of titles. However, one thing about this drama pissed me off.

{A slight spoiler. The scene takes place at the end of the first episode and at the beginning of the second episode.}
Why didn't FL believe ML when he said he was not the son of a dead man? Like wtf!? It was so unrealistic. She only had information about the son from his father, she couldn't do much research. She had no reason not to believe ML. She was the one who created this misunderstanding and, despite the explanations, she continued to wade into it.

I hope there won't be many misunderstandings in this drama. I hate it when characters don't know how to talk to each other or don't listen to each other which is why they create misunderstandings in this stupid way.

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I love this drama.

I finished watching this drama and the scenery, costumes, acting, plot were just perfect. One of the best dramas I've ever watched. It took a place in my heart next to Moon Lovers. I highly recommend watching it.

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I love this drama. This really is one of the best dramas of 2022.

The queen will do anything for her sons. The queen will do anything for her sons. I also like that the king seems to respect the queen and her opinions. He seems to be fair and is not easily influenced by the scholars and the dowager queen. I'm curious to see what will happen to Grand Prince Sung Nam and Cheong Ha. Will they fall in love and be together?

I love Queen Im Hwa Ryung. The title of the drama really fits the plot. The queen protects the grand princes under an umbrella and I really like references to that. She is understanding and her support for Grand Prince Gye Sung was touching.

Great plot, actors, acting, costumes and cinematography. 10/10 for me.

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I didn't really like the second couple in Cherry Magic because they made Minato look like a minor and Tsuge look older than he actually is. This is the reason why it was very difficult for me to convince myself to like their relationship. I don't have much of a problem with Tsuge's behaviour, because that's what you'd expect from Japanese productions. He exaggerates different situations and emotions. The same phenomenon often occurs in anime and those more typical Japanese movies and dramas.

Minato is not a minor. There is an age difference between Minato and Tsuge, but we don't know exactly how big. It's definitely less than 10 years old. I have mixed feelings about it because of how the character's appearance was created.

This drama special is simply about communication and how important it is in a relationship.

It's short and makes me perceive the second couple from the series a little better.

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I've seen a lot of negative comments...

UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA

I've changed the "story" rating from 8.5 to 9.5. I really like this drama and I like the development of all characters. But there is one thing I hate. The scene where Joon Ho drove away from the hospital where reporters wouldn't let Soo Yeon, Young Woo, and Min Woo pass. It was so out of the character. The character of Joon Ho that was created in other episodes would never have done that, even under the pressure from senior.

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AFTER WATCHING 8 EPISODES


Recently, I've seen a lot of people say they had high expectations for this drama but eventually got disappointed. This happened because Woo Young Woo with her autism spectrum is shown in a very stereotypical way. In the episodes I watched, the topic of diversity among people on the autism spectrum was mentioned only once when Young Woo as a lawyer was about to defend the boy on the spectrum.

To be honest I agree that Woo Young Woo is portrayed as a little infantile and to be seen as a cute person. And it is a very stereotypical way to show a person with an autism spectrum. There are people like Woo Young Woo and we need to understand it but it would be better if the drama focused more on the diversity of people on the spectrum. There are also people in whom it is impossible to notice at first glance that they have an autism spectrum.

However, I think that this is a huge step for Korean dramas and I hope we will see a more proper representation of people on the autism spectrum in the future.

Despite all this, I'm enjoying watching this drama. It has advantages, such as people with different responses to a person on the autism spectrum. The acting is really good. I also like the relations between Woo Young Woo and Joon Ho, Soo Yeon, and Geurami. The cases and the character's involvement in them are also interesting.

I believe that enjoying this drama is nothing wrong, but you have to bear in mind that some of the things shown in it are ableist and you shouldn't pretend that they are not. However, it is important to pay attention to it and not to duplicate these ableist things and stereotypes about people with autism.

A lot depends on how we as the audience perceive what was shown in the drama.

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This drama made me cry a lot. Over the course of these ten episodes, I have grown to love Gil Chae and Jang Hyeon and ship them. That's why episode ten broke my heart. I'm afraid that in the second part, the creators will not strive for a happy ending for Gil Chae and Jang Hyeon. I don't want the second part to end like Moon Lovers for me, because I still can't forget the sadness.

But despite the tears shed, I love the first part. There were also some funny scenes. This drama is interconnected sadness, pain, fear and happiness. The characters develop and have difficult decisions to make. I wonder how the rest of this story will unfold. I have a feeling the ending might not be a happy one, but I hope I'm wrong.

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Great film.

This is the first film I watched in 2023, and even though I didn't expect too much from it, the bar was set high.

I've read some reviews and noticed quite a bit of variety in interpretations of "3-Iron". Which I think is very cool and confirms that Kim Ki Duk did not give the viewer a clear explanation of his vision.

The story itself is a bit weird but very engaging. If there is anyone in the world who would react to a stranger in their house like the FL, I would be surprised, but that's the whole point of this film. It wasn't meant to be just another ordinary story with the probability of happening in real life. This is an unbelievable picture of "love at first sight". The main characters communicated without words. They didn't say anything to each other throughout the movie. This made Lee Seung Yeon and Jae Hee's acting stand out in itself. They didn't need any words to play their roles perfectly and show a lot of emotions. It also gave the impression of watching this film as something more private for the viewer. Interestingly, only characters who were or could be an obstacle to the relationship of the main characters had spoken.

I have to mention that the music fits perfectly with the story presented in the film. I checked the translation of the text (song: Natacha Atlas - Gafsa) and it also really fits the presented relationship.

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First, I'll repeat what everyone else is saying. For the first half of the film, each of us thought that it would just be a cute story with no plot twists and no surprises. After that, I'm sure I wasn't the only one who thought it wasn't going to be anything special. Just an ordinary movie to relax.

I couldn't be more wrong…

After the first half I thought I could handle this movie even though I heard it was very sad. I thought people exaggerated… And after all those cute scenes, I cried my eyes out. Then I got a few more cute scenes then the ending totally broke me.

I cried more during this movie than during all the movies I watched this year combined.

Also the aesthetics of this movie were really nice and the actors did a great job. I love this movie and highly recommend it.

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There are some things I appreciate about this movie, but...

There are some things I appreciate about this movie because they were good. So I'll start with them. First of all, the actors did a really great job. But I did not expect anything else, because I know the possibilities of each of them. I really liked the transitions between scenes with and without sound. The scenes without sound showed the perspective of the deaf mother and daughter better, and I think it was a well-thought-out move. The last good thing is that the ending was satisfying enough.

Now let's get to the things I don't like about this movie. It was boring until the end when Kyung Mi confused the killer. It was basically a cat-and-mouse chase throughout the movie. With people around who couldn't recognize the situation.

Despite some good things, I'll probably soon forget about this movie. Obviously, a good general idea combined with not knowing how to develop it always results in a boring production.

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I really like the plot idea itself, but...

This is one of the best idol-starred dramas I've ever watched. Pretty good acting and a great plot idea. However, there are things about it that are weak...

The background music didn't always fit the scene. Usually, the music was too joyful when the scene was serious or sad. It was really distracting.

Actually, every character has experienced its own development. But it was really fast. The character's attitude changed in the blink of an eye, which is very unreal.

The thing is, "Mimicus" consists of 16 short episodes, which makes everything happen too fast. No storyline is developed enough. I believe the drama would be better if it had longer episodes. Then the creators would have time to properly develop each storyline.

I really like the plot idea itself.

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