El Amor es como el Cha-Cha-Cha (2021)

Finished this kdrama and definitely recommend!!!!!!

The character development... Just the way everything felt so realistic and so unique is just everything!! Honestly every time Netflix realised a new episode I couldn't wait to wait and scream whenever I had to wait s few days.
The ending was satisfying but I wish to see a season two to see their lives with two kids XD
I cried because I could relate to the story of Du-sik and Mrs Gam-ri's son when he cried around her funeral.
Honestly, this is one of the best k-dramas I've ever watched.

At first it didn't look as good because hyejin had that bratty attitude people didn't like but around the end of the series her character changed a sweet but yet stubborn character which I liked.
I was so curious of Du-sik's life and what happened to him as he was secretive and introverted than he looked.
He.... Really reminds me of myself, also keeping it in and not telling people what I go through everyday that's why whenever the scene of du-sik cries or struggles; I cry on the screen feeling so related to him.
Kim seonho did well on this character and how his character opened up to someone he can trust and love.

I LOVEEEEE the actors and actresses in this k-drama, not only you see the story of the main characters.... But you get each of the characters story and how they get to resolve the problem they faced.
I love the town people, because they were like one happy family. Always there for each other everyday and all the time.
Always sharing their emotions to one another

I loved miseon and euncheols relationship!!! Wish to see a literal drama of them XD
I definitely recommend this K-drama, it's realistic, relatable, down to earth and just sweet.

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average not as lighthearted as I thought | some hypocrisy for drama

Life is too short for stressful drama. Why spend all that time watching and be stressed? Don’t our lives already provide enough of that?

Summary of the series:
- Not as Light hearted as I wanted from a rom/com; series had slow sections
- simpatico characters
- there weren't villains but more like distractions to add stress, there are some short struggles, calamity and miscommunications to cause more drama and some stress
- seems like they gave stress to the FL in the beginning and to the ML at the end; the beginning I had to skip since they made it so hard for the FL; the end they threw in the kitchen sink for ML in the last 2 episodes to close it out
- story was ok, simple; FL is pretty straight forward, ML is a vocal clear to the point character but cant speak of his past; they needed to create the drama here with some hypocrisy
- as you can see, the show squeezed all the ML story to the end, so you can imagine how rush the ending is and basically no enjoyment really after they get together except a few scenes here and there

still some joyful parts, some stress and slowness for this series: recommended to watch if this fits you; its not a rewatch for me for sure but good to watch once if you have watch the better ones

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Like a hot cup of tea on a cold winter evening!!!

So I finished watching this just now and it took me just 36 hours to complete this ...the way I binged it..I started this show with no expectations at all.. I had heard about it and saw the rating quite high here on mdl so decided to watch 1 episode to test it and then 36 hours later here I am!! Words cannot describe how much I loved this show!! I can go on and on about the story acting direction etc but that is true for many other shows especially Kdramas..what made it stand out for me was the way it made me feel...like I am going through something right now personally and this show just calmed me and made me feel so warm from inside ...ultimate comfort watch!! I cannot give it a higher praise than this!! I could not find one fault in the show..like come at me me with a criticism and I'm sure I will be able to defend it!!! Kudos to the entire team!! Also thanks to this show for introducing me to the most adorable cutie pie/sexy man Kim Seon Ho!! 20/10

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a good watch

overall, enjoyed the story. What is striking to me is the stories of side characters and the wholesomeness of them. Was expecting a bit more from two main leads in terms of character development but personally they didn’t do much for me, their chemistry however sparks well. What I do dislike about the whole drama is the constant emphasis on how it’s a “healing” drama, which to me, it can barely scratch the surface of such genre. There are much more healing k-dramas out there to watch, but for those who might not know these dramas, Hometown ChaChaCha would be a good start.

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I like it

I've always liked Shin Min Ah. She's been acting for a while now and I've always felt she's been ahead of her time and this was a very good performance from her. Her character development was beautiful to watch. Even though she wasn't exactly who she was at the beginning compared to the end, she was still who she was. It's not like one of those dramas whereby someone's love interest completely changes their personalities, interests, likes, dreams etc. There was a bit of that but there's a balance to it.

The male lead did a good job as well. Not a job another actor may not have done better but he was decent. However as I watched I kept thinking to myself "wow, this guy is too good to be true" and that is exactly why I loved the character. The reason we love stories and clichés is because the characters do not only reflect who we are but they also show what we want to be.

I love shows with communities that yare bound together by love and loyalty be it family, friends, neighbourhoods etc and this show has a great collection of characters that deliver that. It was boring to watch.

Definitely recommended. Good laughs. Tears. A bit of mystery. Good show.

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I'm you and you've become me

I loved it!!!!! Everything about this series is amazing! From the story (though it's a remake of a movie), characters, actors/actress, sceneries, lines, OST, and just plainly camaraderie of everyone involved in making this wonderful series.

Every episodes are relatable, not far-fetched, well-acted, deliveries of lines, character's development and side stories are all heart warming, tear-jerking, sweet, funny, frustrating and just simply what it's claiming, a healing series.

Actors/actress gave their best, delivered their lines, showed us how to react: whether to cry, smile, squel, laugh, get angry, frustrated and just simply enjoy the series. I'm always a fan of Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon-Ho, and was happy with this great pairing.

I will miss my "Shik-Hye" couple and everyone in Gongjin neighborhood. It's like I've become a member of the community and now I'm saying goodbye to them.

Also, I love the OST of this series. I've downloaded it already so I can listen to it whenever I want to.

Anyway, if you haven't watch it yet, you better start it now. Definitely worth the time and effort!

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A breath of fresh air!!

I can finally breathe after watching the final episode! So full of life and rich characters and story plots. Absolutely love it!! A romantic comedy that is also full of drama! Real life drama! I love it as the themes of love and friendship spans across age and the script confronted well the complex feelings of grief, guilt and regret!

It gives so much hope to the darkness of life and offers the possibility of fate and luck that brings people and life together again!

I will recommend this 1000% and will definitely watch again many more times!!! Well done!

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A warm meal in a hometown by the sea

Lovely drama, the plot gave me so much emotion and that special kind of warmth; I smiled in every episode (15 sit quietly)
It was such a beautiful screening, all characters conquered my heart and I got to know three riddles of Gongjin hihi, I love this drama!
Shin Minah and Kim Seonho played wonderfully, especially Seonho.. those emotions, I'm really impressed.. I bow low in admiration for his acting!
and the most important!! all this aesthetics?!
/chief's kiss/ PARADISE FOR EYES, I LOVE
Gongjin became my home during this screening and it will have a special place in my heart forever..
AND ONE MORE THING!.
hometown soundtrack cha-cha-cha! this is literally the essence of small and large adventures in a seaside town, songs full of sunshine, joy, but also bringing out the emotions hidden inside, thank you for the next gems for my dram thistle playlist<3

10/10 and this title goes to my top favorite dramas!

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Simple, amazing and beautiful

This is what you watch when you are in a bad mood. This is what you watch when you are bored. This is what you watch anytime and anyday. This series is so good. The character are so well written and the plot as well. There is no single episode that is boring. Every episode will leave with a number of emotions. The cast did so well and they contributed to their roles so well. You can feel their raw emotions. They make you cry and be happy with them. The music is also so good, make me hum the tune everytime after I finished an episode. This review is late because it is a rewatch lol. I barely re-watch shows and definitely not shows with 16 episodes and 1 hour run time. But this is just that good, even tho I already have watched it but I still giggle, feel shy, my legs kicking in the air and biting my pillow like it is my first time. Def a 10 out of 10 romcom. One of the best romcom I've watched.

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Diamond in the rough

At first I didn't plan to watch this drama. But suddenly I started watching it when the airing started. The main thing that I want to share is that "Don't judge a book by its cover". This drama is the perfect example of this phrase. We all have watched many supernatural, horror, thriller kdramas, but if you want something out of the box then I recommend to watch "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha". The story is simple and there's no supernatural things, but still it stole my heart. I never write a review. It's really not my thing. But see I'm here writing a review today. So, that tells a lot why should you watch this. This drama brings happiness and pleasure from our daily life that we found very boring. Still believe me after you watch this drama your boring life can become attractive. It will change your point of view.

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Decent drama, but it is overhyped...

Decent drama, but I would say it is overhyped. It's a slow burn so don't expect anything soonish. The character of Hye Jin got on my nerves A LOT the first couple of episodes, Doo Shik did as well at times... I don't know chemistry between the two was very much like a sparkler. Nothing grand, or fireworks worthy. The real saviors of this drama were the side cast of characters. I found myself more interested in Mi Seon and Eun Chul romance then the main couple. The heart and soul of this drama were the side characters. I feel bad for saying that because I'm sure that Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho worked hard, but...I just don't know. I felt like the chemistry between Hye Jin and Doo Shik was kinda forced, it was there but it just wasn't 100% for me. The last half of the drama felt rushed as well. Felt like they forgot to do some stuff and then they rushed to tie up loose ends. I caught myself checking how much time was left in the drama, and I was like cool enough time for them to address some stuff and then the next thing I knew the episode was over and things still didn't get address, drama felt dragged out by at least 2 episodes. Anyway the drama was decent, but far from being a masterpiece.

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