Not the best of K Drama

Cute , mildly enjoyable , light hearted , easy to watch if you have nothing better to watch , but far too long .
The teenage years dragged on to the point that SoJu Yeon ( good in Lovestruck in the city ) became quite boring although kind hearted and well meaning . As to Kim Yo Han he never really grew up , he looked the same at 30 as he was at 15 . They did not managed to age him or make him look more mature . And then the story jumps and the adult years went at a pace without any real character development . The reason why she broke up with him was badly managed and I lost patience with the whole lot of them but continued watching to see how they would end it . Only after 23 episodes most of the issues were tied up . so not the best of dramas but some good acting from the cast and the dance at the wedding was probably the best scene of the series !!

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Best of the Best !

I came to this drama not knowing what to expect . The title did not inspire me , but I am so please I watched it . I enjoyed it thoroughly , the story , the acting , the development . As a fan of the Korean Drama -Tomorrow - I am always interested in stories of the After Life and karma . And this has all of it presented in a subtle and compelling story . It is moving , endearing , funny at times, thought provoking for sure , and comforting . When we say to our loved ones " Rest in Peace " how convinced are we that they will rest in Peace ? I am glad Cha Yu-ri went back after her 49 days on earth , I am pleased she managed to say a proper Goodbye to her family and friends and her beloved daughter , the daughter who has grown into a lovely student in the mist of her loving family . Brilliant !

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A nice surprise

Considering this drama was made in 2018 it is remarkably topical . It is also interesting for its debate on marriage , living together , and divorce . I found it captivating for that reason as fewer and fewer women in Korea want to get married and the divorce rate is still quite high . None of the characters are particularly likeable but they are ordinary people living their lives the best they can , juggling work , relationship , money , friendship like most of us , some hiding secrets which are eventually revealed . Tempers can run high , patience can run dry, and looking after oneself becomes a priority . It draws you in , because you think you can do better than them , but they take back control in the end , and all's well that ends well !

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Fantasy

I did like this drama in spite of the inconsistencies of the story : a young girl surviving 15 years on a deserted island ! I could have put up with 3 / 5 years at the most . She seemed almost comfortable there , had a hammock , befriended a seagull , built herself a fire ( presumably rubbing two sticks together ! ) ate wild potatoes .... her castaway days do not hold scrutiny .
She is rescued by a drone and her life begins again or rather continues where she left off .
in spite of this , the second half is interesting , gripping at times , beautifully acted by all the cast , accompanied by lovely music and songs . All's well that ends well , and the future is assured and bright . Worth watching ( only once for me ) , but easily forgotten . However at times I thought Park Eun bin had forgotten which drama she was in and traits of Attorney Woo crept back in the way she walked , and in her awkwardness .

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A wonderful surprise

I wanted to watch it because of Rowoon whom I had seen in other dramas before and whose performance I always admired .
The beginning of Destined with you is slow and Rowoon 's part of an upright , haughty and stiff lawyer , who 's always sour looking did not inspire confidence . I thought it might be a rom com but there was little evidence of that . But then the plot developed into a thrilling , engaging , intense love story , with suspense , compelling supernatural mystery , which had me on edge until the end when everything is very well tied up together . it has a happy ending and I would say well deserved for the main characters after all they went through ! I would watch it again .

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A wonderful drama

I did not know this was a remake but I enjoyed it thoroughly ! It is brilliant , well acted with some amazing photographic scenes and a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat . It never falters , keeps a good pace and your interest . A most enjoyable Back to the Future series . The cast is wonderful especially Jeon Yeo-been who transforms from a 36 year old woman into an awkward teenager through skills and good acting . Three characters time travelled but the story never loses its focus until it is all resolved . There won't be any going back into the past . The past is safe . The future remains in the future and the ending predicts a forthcoming romance . The theme song is beautiful .

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Not just a crash course in Maths

I really enjoyed this series . It ties well with " Green Mothers' club " which I watched before hand . The intensity of the competition and pressure put on Students by their parents to over perform is quite topical at the moment an well documented . Korean school children are pressured to be the best , to be at the top , as money can buy the best tutors and a place at the best academies .
Going to the top Seoul Universities is the ultimate goal of every parent for their children . Students are often burnt out by the time they reach uni . They will have worked three times as hard as their American counterparts for example . Mothers not only pressure their children but also teachers by the sound of it .They are a formidable force but lack empathy and understanding .Having money or making money does not make them happy neither at home with their partners or their children . So it was refreshing to see another more compassionate side with flesh and blood characters who develop to become better people than when they started . I loved the series and the acting was superb . Congrats to all the cast .

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Behind every star

Having been a fan of " Call my Agent " ( English title ) the French series , I was interested in seeing a Korean version or adaptation of the series . I was not disappointed . I loved it , the story , the pace , the characters , the script and the acting . It is more moderate than the French one , less provocative , but all the central points , the pressure , the tension , survival of the company , dealing with actors , of the story remain , placed in a different setting and a different culture .
Each character is well portrayed , well acted , well developed .
Short for a K drama , it holds its own throughout .

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Another Korean drama that got me hooked from the start and kept me interested till the final episode . A lot of good things in this drama : an amazing cast , great writing , comical episodes , beautifully acted and photographed . I learnt a lot about analysing feelings , behaviour , coping with stress and the power of love and friendship . I was expecting a proposal at the end but it did not come although we know that the bond between Da-jeong and Ju- yeong Do is so strong it will last till death do them part .
Good character development and all characters rather friendly likeable and well intended .
Th murder story had me puzzled until its denouement . Yoon Park frozen statuesque attitude was heavy . I felt like shaking him . It left me cold and irritated . That side of the story could have been sped up .
On the whole a good series which I will watch again .

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Another great series

I thought I was not going to like it . I did not like the abrasive behaviour of the new recruit at Brain PR company until I came to understand what her motive was . She was still grieving from the suicide of her sister which to her was so much out of character . No explanation was given to her grieving family except that of depression . Chae Ro was on a mission to discover the truth behind her sister's suicide and to reveal the abominable and depraved character of the company CEO whom she thought had a hand in her death . The drama reveals the reactions ,consequences and ravages that such a death can cause to family and to the workplace . The ambitions and guilt of all the people involved trying to cover up the truth to save themselves and their company .
I was hooked once again .
The shy boss whom she thought had a hand in her sister's death could not have been more likeable . Watching him struggle she begins to understand him better and romance has an opening . She had a new mission to help him come out of his shell . It is absolutely well done , moving and touching to see him become a new person so to speak doing all the right things to help people who work for him as well as helping them become confident and caring . Yeon Woo-jin is fantastic in the role of the introvert boss . A great show , a great cast and good soundtrack . What is there not to like ??

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This is a very enjoyable vibrant series , some very nice script , very moving heartfelt harrowing moments , some comedy / farce elements in it , generally beautifully set with great music . However I can't help thinking that Jang Hyuk was the wrong person to head this romantic drama , whatever his credentials are , he was a pain to listen to with this loud moronic idiotic laugh of his that went on for far too long , his untidy hair style ( much better style towards the end ) . I know the character was supposed to be outrageously eccentric but his performance was difficult to watch , compared to the handsome and smooth act of Choi Jin Hyuk as Daniel . Hard to understand how the lovely Jang Na Ra as Mi Young could fall for him and reject Daniel .I almost wished she would go back to France and make a clean break of it . But of course that would not have been right for her or him and things developed the right way in terms of character development and situations . I know love has nothing to do with physical appearance , but in a romance on screen I could have found a more suitable Geon to play the shining prince .

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I am not a fan of thrillers and do not like to watch violence on screen as entertainment . Too much gore in this film for me and yet I was compelled to watch all of it because of Ji Chang Wook as K2 , knowing that it will come good at the end whatever the story twists and turns of which there are plenty .
As an action film , it is not as good as Healer ( also with Ji Chang Wook in the main role ) . There are fewer bits when you can relax a bit and the romance is not as good either although sweet and moving in parts.
But there are worse and if you are a fan of Ji Chang Wook as I am then it will not be a waste of time to watch the series.

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A Daily dose of sunshine

The title mislead me . I thought it was to be a charming romantic comedy . I had not read any comments beforehand . So I was taken aback by the contents . But the drama is so well put together , scripted and acted ( by all the cast ) that I found it hard not to be glued to it . Mental illness is a bit of a taboo here , but it is treated with so much care , compassion , understanding and healing by skilled workers dedicated to their chosen profession , that it also changed my understanding of mental illness . It is a beautiful drama , with empathy and humour where healing succeeds to help all patients to be human beings again who want to survive , live and and enjoy themselves in a rough world and who have a place in society .

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