From Now On, Showtime! (2022)

THIS IS WHY I LOVE KDRAMA

actually, i don't know about this drama, because it's closed with the fame of the new tvn drama until now tho, but after that drama airing their first eps, I thought it was very boring even though I was expecting a lot from it, then I start to see the drama that was on going and I found [from now on, showtime!] airing one day after that tvn drama, so I watching it and this drama was very very fun with the personality of the whole cast that was just PERFECT, even now their back sound can still be heard in my head lmao

I think u might love this drama sm if u like
- sell ur haunted house
- hotel del luna
- the master's sun

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Nakaka aliw at ganda panoorin I love it

Aww Maganda pala to na kdrama, entertaining. First episode palang na hooked na ko. I like the cast.
-The ghost employees are the best sobrang nakakatulong sila at nakakatawa haha
- Ang cute at bagay ni Cha Woong at Seul Hae
- Ganun padin c Seul Hae sa past life at present life nya matulungin, desidido, aliw haha at c CHoi Geum matchmaker padin
- Enjoy na enjoy sina advisor choi, dong cheol, sang gun, ah reum sa mga pinanggawa nila haha
- Nakakatuwa talga tignan sila lima pag magkasama, the main leads at mga ghost employees
- Cute din ng second couple Ye Jin at Yong Ryeol
- Nakakagigil yung full moon murderer/bad prince criminal talga mapa past life or present

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Hard to Finish

The premise of the story is fun and engaging. Big fantasy/crime fan, so the idea of a magician working side by side with ghosts to solve crimes was greatly appealing to me.

The ML did a good job of portraying his character - Park Hae Jin was historically a terrible actor (back in the days) but its good to see that his skillsets have evolved. His relationship with his employee ghosts was heartwarming and comical. Made it bearable to watch.

The FL's character was insufferable and unbelievable. Too over dramatic, too over the top. She would do and say things that would just seem so cliche and cringy. She is unapologetic, whilst lacking skill as a police officer and she is incredibly rude and intrusive to the ML for very little reason.

Without spoiling the plot, there was a moment in episode 5 that just made me cringe and turn off the drama. Glad I didn't waste anymore time on it.

Hard one to watch, or finish, unless you're a fan of the ML/FL

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It's alright, but there are annoyances.

The Good
⌲ There are some extremely touching emotional moments.
⌲ The main characters were excellent. (ML, FL + 3 ghosts)
⌲ Jin Ki Joo is really awesome in this, what's up with all the hate???
⌲ Park Hae Jin was quite alright too, he has improved A LOT since My Lover From the Star.
⌲ The romance is pretty good, albeit way too slow.
⌲ The ghost related side stories, crime solving (not quite as good as in Goblin, but far above average)
⌲ The comedy
⌲ The second couple was quite fun, though they had very little screen time, or plot significance.

The Average
⌲ The love triangle (considering all the sageuk vibes, this was quite tolerable)
⌲ The show has many extremely silly moments. (some of them were quite out of place)
⌲ The plot
⌲ The ending (the five minute long happy ending does not completely justify the entire final episode and it's just too fantastical, even for a kdrama)
⌲ The "general"

The Bad
⌲ The directing is strange in many ways. (Mystic Pop Up Bar is from the same writer & has a similar plot, but the contrast is quite large in this regard)
⌲ The drama is too sageuk-like for contemporary fantasy. (and I'm not talking about the S. flashbacks)
⌲ The 90 minute long sageuk flashback
⌲ The Saesang fandom in the three kingdom era
⌲ The mandatory noble idiocy breakup x2 (once in the long flashback, once in the final episode that lasted for 5 minutes)
⌲ The 2d villains are less than whelming & super stereotypical

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it's a 10/10 for me

first, i have no clue why this drama has 6.8 stars, as i LOVE IT so far. it's funny, enjoyable, addicting and very entertaining! i had been on a drama slump and have been dropping dramas for months but with this one, i've finally found something i thoroughly enjoy. please watch if you have the time and don't get swayed by the stars it is really good!!!! if you enjoy crime dramas, magical dramas and thriller like dramas, please watch it! it's got all that plus it's got comedy and you'll laugh a TON i promise!

i find it unbearable to see the amount of stars they've given it when it's actually one of the best dramas i've seen in a LONG time.

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An old concept portrayed in a creative way

The story is centred around CCW, a magician by profession. He is also predestined steward of great 2000 years old spirit. Endowed with ability to see spirits, he has become quite famous. He has learned to use ghosts (which obviously only he can see) in creative and ingenious ways to perform his acts.

GSH is a hard-working, high empathy cop working to correct wrong done to people. In my opinion, Jin Ki Joo has improved her acting a lot compared to last KDrama I saw of her (Secret Life of my Secretary). I wish she goes on to become top league actress.

OST wise, it's nice. Just not noteworthy till now. Cinematography is quite good. As it's shows about magicians, of course, they would some eye-catching sequences.

Overall, a fun enjoyable drama. If you are fan of Park Have Jin, of course, you have to see. If you are looking for something moderate serious tone, please go ahead and watch.

It was a stellar show till episode 10. Post that it has become victim of predictability. The historical arc, I thought there would be more substance to it. But alas, it doesn't.

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A very good drama with the right amount of comedy and a charismatic magician

At first, when they announced this, I'm a little bit worried about how they will jumble all the genres into 1 drama. But after 2 episodes, It really blended all together nicely. I like the strong female character even though she temp to be empty-headed sometime, but she is cute and focused on what she wants.

Of course our magician Cha Cha Wong has performed very well in the magic department (with the help of the ghosts. I have always been fascinated by the ability of Park Hae Jin to show micro-acting and effortless in every scene.
The three cute ghosts really stole the show. They are so funny.

The first OST "Freak Show" is also very nice.

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From Now On, Shorten the Showtime!

I’d be lying if I say that I enjoyed every single episode of this show. I skipped a lot of scenes and my heart didn’t flutter at the FL and ML romance plot. Their romance plot is non-existent despite how it’s pivotal to the plot.

I started fast forwarding, which is not a good sign because the show failed to keep me engaged. The show’s filled with fillers and I couldn’t understand how slow-paced it turned out to be. The three ghosts workers were an appreciated addition to the show and despite defying logic with that speaker-ghost translator device, I let it slide since they were funny.

I have no problems with their acting. It’s just that I didn’t like how this show was draggy and turtle-paced. Beginning at episode 10th, I had a hard time moving forward. And also there’s this feeling that after catching the villain, you somewhat nothing to look forward to in terms of plot.

Will I recommend this? Not at this time since a lot of interesting shows are coming up. I won’t even rewatch this in the future. Overall, this show is a meh, unless you’re a fan of the ML. Neither memorable nor a classic. Such a letdown since I loved Mystic Pop-up Bar, from the same writer.

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