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Great Variety show!

Running Man is an enduring icon in the realm of Korean variety shows, beloved for its unique blend of games, humor, and celebrity interactions. This long-running series has carved its place in entertainment by showcasing a fixed cast engaging in a multitude of challenges and missions.

At the core of its success lies the chemistry and camaraderie among the cast members. Their playful banter, distinct personalities, and competitive spirits create an engaging dynamic that keeps audiences coming back for more. The diverse skills and quirks each member brings to the show contribute to its entertainment value.

The format of Running Man revolves around a variety of games and missions, often set in different locations, providing a fresh and exciting backdrop for each episode. The incorporation of celebrity guests spices up the show, infusing unexpected twists and humorous interactions with the regular cast.

One of the show's strengths is its ability to evolve while staying true to its essence. Despite its long tenure, Running Man continues to innovate with new game concepts, challenges, and locations, maintaining its appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers.

Occasionally, the show faces criticisms for repetitiveness in certain game formats or reliance on scripted elements. However, it often manages to bounce back by introducing new ideas and adapting to audience feedback.

Overall, Running Man remains a cornerstone of Korean variety entertainment, providing a mix of laughter, excitement, and engaging content. Its enduring popularity speaks volumes about its ability to entertain diverse audiences with its blend of games, humor, and the camaraderie of its beloved cast members.

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A cuor leggero

Questo fumettone è simpatico da guardare. Episodio dopo episodio la storia evolve abbastanza coerente e con momenti di ilarità e di tristezza interpretati abbastanza bene da coinvolgere emotivamente lo spettatore.
Tutti gli interpreti sono bravi nel loro ruolo . Sanno tipicizzare sia i personaggi sia le loro particolari vicende.
Solo la protagonista è bella , gli altri attori no ma sono simpatici e qualcuno conquista per bellezza della personalità .
Ho trovato piacevole avere tante scene in cui ammirare la leggiadria della protagonista anche con promi piane : è davvero avvenente , a mio parere.
Ho trovato divertente e stuzzicante , nel ep.11,, vedere gli stessi attori protagonisti interpretare ruoli diversi dal proprio .
A me piace la musica e il pianoforte e questa serie offre numerosi momenti in cui ascoltare Chopin, Bach Mozart e altri autori classici.
Non ho dato un gran voto al rewatch perché raramente rivedo film già guardati e questo punteggio è basso in tutte le mie valutazioni per tutti i film o commedie.

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The best stories are the ones that leave you shaken. They are those that really make one reflect on life and how one has been living so far. That is Miss Hammurabi's effect on me right now. It has given me hope once again - hope that the good will prevail, hope that people are kind, hope that life will be better.

The stories of every case that the legal team had to face and how they reflected their personal lives was smooth and helped in the character development of each one. The character development of each and every character was also clear and evident from the main ones to the supporting ones. The viewer will be able to witness the characters' views get shaken and shifted which make them grow as a person/character or even break them. Every decision each character made was reflected in how their story concluded in the series. Bad decisions that only protected one's self interest and desire for power eventually led to the downfall of these characters. I especially liked how the older generation also grew because of the younger generation - they realized that their ways were not working anymore and were enlightened by the new ones leaving them reassured of a better future.

Each episode had a distinct issue they wanted to emphasize. Not every issue was resolved they way we would want it to be but they were surely loyal to how the law would have it. Sure, sometimes they favored the less powerful or less privileged but they made sure that the other side was also explained so that both sides of the story can be seen. What is consistent with every case though is that it showed that every human being has a good side and that we are all just struggling in life. It also displayed how sympathy plays a big role in living life as human beings and being kinder to one another. Not to mention the idea that every person also breaks at some point. But most of all, it resonated with hope.

As an Infinite fan, I am definitely proud of L (Kim Myungsoo) in this drama because it shows his growth as an actor. Besides his cute soft moments, I especially liked his fierce angry scenes because it showed his duality and versatility as an actor. Some moments were still awkward and need improvement to be more natural but the thing with L is, is that he is continuously learning and improving so I have no doubt he will do better in his next project.

This drama is definitely one that made me more aware of myself as a human being. It isn't a light one but there are light moments despite the heavy ones which just goes to show how life really is and that every human being goes through something similar.

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Seo Hyun Jin - The Queen Of Rom-Com

At first, I hesitated to watch this drama, and I'm glad I did it finally.
This drama is true to itself till the end, it starts with what it represents, just lefts you in awe.
If you're looking for a Rom-Com with some Melodramatic moments,
Fun and creative things about life and such situations.
This drama is for you.
The best thing is the romance, God you don't get to see such a passionate love in such a creative way every time.
Watching this is a bliss ^^

I loved every bit of it.
The acting and cast are brilliant.

Don't even doubt anything, anytime you see
Seo Hyun Jin that drama can't be bad I swear.
She's the 2nd best expression queen after the great Jun Ji Hyun,
She and Jun Ji Hyun are made for Rom-Com.

ENJOY! ^^

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Romantic series "2nd chance" and "return to the countryside", with Ji Chang Wok & Shin Hye Sun.

PLOT: FL, a renowned photographer, returns home to Jeju with her sisters, to escape a scandal. There she finds the ML, her childhood friend - ex lover, who will help her face the situation.

PROS:
+ 2 great leads for the CL: Ji Chang Wok & Shin Hye Sun.
+ endearing characters, fairly well described (but a little one-dimensional).
+ a magnificent setting which highlights the island, its culture, its values.
+ “relatively” realistic story.
+ Dynamic production, but the plot is simple and the rhythm is slow at times.
+ This series aims to be feel-good, with a light and “comedy” tone.

CONS:
- the characters lack depth.
- the narration is sometimes slow, which does not make the series addictive.
- Some narrative arcs are not credible: I am willing to believe that the media have a significant influence in some industries, but the fact that journalists are unleashed on a popular photographer based on a simple denunciation? The fact that they arrive in force for a small exhibition in the lobby of a remote weather station?? Seriously ?? The FL could solve everything by simply telling the truth about her ex's betrayal with her assistant. Why did she never say anything?

=> The series is nice, light, and it's an opportunity to see JCW, but it won't go down in history...
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Série romantique "2e chance" et "retour à la campagne", avec Ji Chang Wok & Shin Hye Sun.

PLOT: la FL, photographe renommée, rentre chez elle à Jeju avec ses sœurs, pour fuir un scandale. Elle y retrouve le ML, son alter ego (ami d'enfance - ex lover) qui va l'aider à affronter la situation.

PROS:
+ 2 super leads pour le CL : Ji Chang Wok & Shin Hye Sun.
+ des personnages attachants, assez bien décrits (mais un peu unidimensionnels).
+ un cadre magnifique qui met en valeur l'ile, sa culture, ses valeurs.
+ story "relativement" réaliste.
+ Réalisation dynamique, mais l'intrigue est simple et le rythme connait des longueurs par moments.
+ Cette série se veut feel-good, avec un ton léger et "comédie".

CONS:
- les personnages manquent de profondeur.
- la narration est parfois lente, ce qui ne rend pas la série addictive.
- certains arcs narratifs ne sont pas crédibles : je veux bien que les médias aient un poids important dans certaines industries, mais que les journalistes se déchainent sur un photographe en vogue sur une simple dénonciation ? qu'ils débarquent en force pour une petite expo dans le hall d'une station météo reculée ?? La FL pouvait tout résoudre en disant simplement la vérité à propos de la trahison de son ex avec son assistante. Pourquoi n'a-t-elle jamais rien dit ?

=> La série est sympa, permet de voir JCW, mais elle ne restera pas dans les annales...

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When  I started watching this, I became more curious of how this story is going to end. It didnt disappoint me for some reason because of the brotherhood of the two leading roles Soo Chan and Dong Tak. Their different personalities make the funny and furious moments although there were some romantic touch but I was more touch than the friendship between two men. And I also notice Ko Bong the beautiful pickpocketer and her partner the detectice (I cant remember his name) to be so cute couple... although they have some short scenes, I found them so noticeable. And also I found Prosecutor Tak to be so hot... uhm so cute and serious type... good film, nice atmosphere, nice story and one last thing that I remember was "forever partners".

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This drama is my very first Chinese drama so it does hold a special place in my heart.
I recommend this drama to everyone. If you're thinking whether to watch it or not, I suggest don't waste your time and just start watching. 30 maybe long for someone but trust once you start watching, you'll ask for more.
*STORY-10/10*
this drama is actually very simple yet unique. It has simple plot. A sweet romance and friendship story. So for the thriller/suspense lover, this drama may not be for you. But the plot is actually good, not boring one. I didn't find any scene boring in it. Someone may find all the gaming world scene boring, but for the gamers it'll not. So overall the story is very good.

*ACTING-9/10*
The main male lead's (yang yang) acting was very charming. He is very perfect like he is only made for this role. Id give his acting 10/10. He was that perfect for this role. (yang yang is also very handsome????) the main female lead's (Zheng shuang) acting was good too though it lacked something. It was cringey sometimes but it's fine you can manage it when there's a gorgeous and hot men ;) the supporting cast was actually good.

*MUSIC -9.5/10*
Actually a song was sung by the main male lead (yang yang) and his voice is so heavenly. My favourite song from the drama. This song is actually my happy pill, whenever Im sad or something, I'd always listen to this song and it brings smile on my face. Other OST are very dreamy and good too. As this drama is soft-simple story, the music is like that too.

*REWATCH VALUE - 10/10
IVE ACTUALLY WATCHED THIS DRAMA 5+ TIMES. MY MOST FAVOURITE CHINESE DRAMA OUT THERE. I STILL CAN'T GET OVER IT. ITS THAT GOOD.

I'm so picky about dramas whether it is kdrama or cdrama. My genre is action-thriller-suspense-fantasy-romance with of course handsome male lead. If a drama has all the good things and not handsome man, I don't hesitate to drop it. I'm really so PICKY about dramas. So when I say you gotta watch this, you need to believe me.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Cinematographic Genius

The work of Takeshi Kitano sparked my interest in modern Japanese cinema as it is not your average run of the mill Gangster Film. It is a cinematic masterpiece, misunderstood. The story is basic yet told in a realistic way that doesn’t chase you from one scene to the next. It is a film maybe not for everybody as viewers need to observe it rather than watching it appreciate Beat Kitano’s directing style.

The cinematography is beautiful, making full use of the lovely beaches of Okinawa. Kitano puts a lot of color into this film, looking very gritty and dull when they’re in Tokyo, but it becomes much more abundant in color as they go to Okinawa. Get to know the cinematographic genius behind Kitano, Mr. Katsumi Yanagijima. He has journeyed on the path with Takeski Kitano from the beginning. We get stunning visuals and character studies more so than anything of the protagonist with a false sense of security. Legendary composer, Joe Hisaishi's music, was sad and beautiful. It was very hypnotic through the colorful camera shots. If you are someone who is not afraid to sit through a film and observe it with a keen eye see this underrated gem.


I have rewatched this film five times and I always seem to pick up something new. Even though my
Rewatch Value is a 7 I, have seen this many times.


Final Rating: 8.739/10.
It is about 4 points higher than the comments section.

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This show is AMAZING!!!! I love every part of it!! From the unique plot, to the amazing actresses, to the cool and catchy music!! The girls can sing, act, and dance so well!! The opening song Catch Me is sung by Miracle2, a 3 person unit consisting of the 3 main protagonists Kanon, Fuuka, and Mai. The ending song Heart's Jewel is also sung by Miracle2, and both songs are such a bop!! They also have a new song called Jump, which is sung by Miracle2 as well as KariKari!! KariKari is a sister duo that consists of 2 new protagonists Akari and Hikari, who join Kanon, Fuuka, and Mai, making them a 5 person Senshi team!! This show will continue to get better and better with every episode!! I give this show a 10/10!! A must-see show!! Miracle Tunes Fighting!!

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I watched this drama for the first time 2 years ago and it was my first Chinese drama ever. In that time I thought that it was amazing but now, even though I still rewatch it sometimes, I can see some flaws. I am going to talk about each flaw that I can remember but I will also say some good things about this drama of course.
I really liked the story until she started to work with Xiao Nai because in the beginning she was described as a smart girl, and I think that that side of Wei Wei started to disappear by the middle of the show. Also, I honestly thought Wei Wei's best friend was super annoying and childish tbh. The main lead was always helping her when she could and Er Xi was not thankful, and when she had that discussion with Wei Wei....god I was really angry at Er Xi.
The acting was not great, especially the kisses because Yang Yang was trying while Zheng Shuang just stood there like it was her first time kissing someone. I really wished that was better. To conclude with the 'bad' things about this drama is the fact that I think the music was not something I liked tbh,.I did not like (sorry) Yang Yang's voice in that song but I can live with that.
Now some things I liked...THEIR RELATIONSHIP. Yes, I loved the trust they have on each other. Xiao Nai did not fall in love with her because of her looks. He fell in love due to her abilities. I also loved the friendship Xiao Nai had with his friends. They were really supportive and funny...unlike Er Xi's friendship with Wei Wei. Something I think it was interesting about this drama is the fact that the "bad girl" was not really mean, she was influenced by her so-called "friend" and I personally think that was kind of a change. Another thing I liked is the fact that this story is very light unlike other stories that in each episode you are like wth all the time.
So yes I give a pushed 7 overall in this drama because, even though it has a lot of downs, it was still important to me as it was the first c-drama I watched.

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