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You know when you get bored with a drama that you click on forward to skip some parts and just go to the good ones? I didnt do it for this drama. Each episode will hold you captive and begging for more. The actors were magnificent, I hold Joong Ki's acting with reverence, he was perfect for Kang Ma Roo and this is the only drama where I admired the female lead enough to look for the other drama that she starred in. Chae Won played the role magnificently.
I would have loved to see an episode 24 of this drama though, 20 episodes seemed too short and it made me feel like it was hastily ended.
All in all this is a must watch drama, guaranteed!
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Acting : I watched it for Song Joong Ki and Moon Chae Won. Song Joong Ki became one of my all time favorite actor after this. His character has so many sides to it. He's super smart and makes each episode have cliffhangers. His character is dark and deep, but he has a lighter side to him as well.
Moon Chae Won has always been my favorite actress ever since The Princess' Man ...the whole cast just brings together the perfect amount of intensity and emotion. Kwang Soo did an awesome job as a friend here as well as Park Si Yeon.
Music: it's XIAH Junsu and Song Joong Ki of course it's a 10. The opening is pretty epic too.
Rewatch: I hate rewatching but I will watch this again one day
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Story ~ I never would have ever imagined that the ending would turn out to be as cool as it gets.
Acting ~ I'm now a Kang Maru fan, 100%. I believe each of the cast made a very good job in making the viewers believe them. I'm convinced.
Music ~ honestly, the music is weird in a good way..especially the opening song but its tailored fit whenever needed.
Overall ~ if I have to describe this drama in 3 words: exciting, enchanting and heart-warming.
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+++++++Simple Summary, Deep Connections++++++
We all know that dramatic structure consists of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement/resolution.... but for me each episode was a climax. You know what I mean? Every episode that I watched, i felt the tension, the hatred, the thrill, the excitement, the depression, the frustration,the sadness, the happiness, and the enjoyment, in short super mixed emotion. The suspenseful event happened unpredictably and unexpectedly. oohhh yyeeeaaaahhhh!, I'm hooked. The first thing that come through my mind "oh man, let me see the next episode if my guess was wrong!" then after a week " oh yeah I'm very right, all my guesses were wrong". So I'm thinking behind with confusions dragging my self along with the story till the last episode knowing that i will never guess it right. There are many special things that i liked about this drama but I could not figure out what are those...just see for yourself!
But I am positive that every time I watched this drama I unconsciously following/copying the facial expressions of the characters. Gosh, be aware,ok? others can see you. for example: Whenever I see _******_ angry expression, I grind my teeth, smirk or grin unknowingly that I followed his facial gestures too. Every time _******_ is having a bad time, I frowned or grimaced because I just saw her like that, I felt i was the one who is in her place. That make sense, aye? The portrayal of the characters is felt and not over used in the story. They matured as the story went through (both villain and protagonists). The main characters were kinda extrovert type of person. Limited thoughts and conversations though their dialogues and lines meant a lot beyond simplicity.
I heard intense music when tensions between characters took place. It might be repetitive but it still sounded so suspenseful that I never get irritated after so many times. There was also the song of the main character and that song was used wisely (they played it when KM and EG is involved). So this drama got 10 for me because they deserved it. Very well executed as mentioned from other post.
lol! I liked the fact that the last 3-4 minutes or so of each drama was purposely shown accordingly. When new episode aired, sudden twists occurred. Those 3-4 minutes from the previous episode would showed up again with added scenes in-between that makes the story more interesting. Unlike any other dramas that just continues where it left off.
First Impression Lasts... go for Episode 1
If you were not impressed enough... go for Episode 2
If you are still confused... go for Episode 3
You are not convinced yet?... try Episode 4
Oh come on, try a little harder... watch Episode 5-10
You want more?!...time to follow your instinct.
Not enough effort to watch?!... okay then, skip everything then go for the last episode (ep 20)*if ever the last episode impressed you, you might wanna consider the first episode instead.
I already watched this once so it is enough because i won't be thrilled as much as I was before.
Simple truth: I knew what would happen next, same story line.
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Ok. I'm trying to write this calmly and rationally. However, I'm so disappointed that I'm not sure if I can. I know that I will probably be crucified for this review, but here it goes anyway.The story has been done in tons of dramas, but I think this writer did it with new twists and a lot of mature content. I enjoyed every episode and wasn't sure quite where the writer was going to lead me from week to week. It was exciting and I really did love it. It has all the makings of a great melodrama including love, betrayal, amnesia, murder, attempted murder, etc. The writer's subliminal messages are great. I like it when I have to read between the lines and not just take everything at face value.
Honestly, I thought this drama was great until the last two episodes. Did they change writers??? I don't get it at all. There was this really great tragic drama for 18 episodes then two episodes of filler and a 7 year time jump that just left me cold. I'm not suppose to write spoilers so I can't go into detail. However, Jae Hee's final actions were totally out of character. I don't for one minute find her redeeming or her tears convincing. She is a certifiable nut job. She and crony, Attorney Ahn got off way too easy. Plus, how can they make a woman as smart as Eun Gi not notice...crap, no spoilers. Well, they turned her into a friggin' idiot. The only good part is that Ma Ru doesn't back down and stays true to himself. At least they did that much. I won't even go into how I feel about the ending. I can't with out writing spoilers.
The actors are the reason why this drama was good anyway. Song Joong Ki as Kang Ma Ru floored me. I had no idea that he could play this kind of character. He was so complex and believable. I know he is good looking, but even an actor with the best of looks would have a hard time pulling this character off. He did it all with those eyes. How does he make his eyes warm and cold like that??? It is amazing. Park Si Yeon as Han Jae Hee was also good. She made me dislike that character with a passion. It is a tribute to her acting. She did the ending well also even though the writer changed her character too much. It isn't her fault and she plays twisted to perfection. Moon Chae Won who plays Seo Eun Gi had a hard character to play. She practically had to change from cold to warm so many times in this drama that it is a wonder she knew if she was coming or going. I have seen her in other dramas and I appreciate her acting ability. It was also very nice to see Lee Kwang Soo teamed up with Joong Ki again. He is adorable as Park Jae Gil, Ma Ru's wing man. All the other side actors did a good job also. The acting was NOT lacking!!!
The music was beautiful. Even if you don't watch this drama, you should check out Song Joong Ki's "Really" and JYJ's Junsu's "The Innocent Man".
I won't rewatch this.
Overall, I think that this is a drama that you would enjoy if you like melodramas, which I do. You may love the ending. A lot of people do.
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I really loved it and how the story goes I find it really good , also because every episode just 5 minutes you will wonder how can anyone make you understand the feelings in such short time
I think the music of this drama was really amazing and it goes with the story line so well .
I found it really cool and I hope you enjoy it :)
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The lead is a charismatic figure who follows her own set of rules and refuses to do anything that can be done without a license. She loves being a surgeon but hate the politics that go along with it. She basically just shows up does her job, to perfection, and leaves once the time is up.
The plot line is great, something sort of original for once. If you ignore the formulaic screenwriting and catchphrases typical of a jdorama then you'll find it awesome. The plot visits the side of healthcare that people don't really get to see: the politics, the bureaucracy, the mountains of paperwork, and the sycophantic underlings. And of course the gossip and the backstabbing.
The acting is good, but seeing as there haven't been any difficult scenes that require more substantial acting, we can't really call it spectacular. But the actors did a good job of owning the characters, Yonekura pulled Daimon off wonderfully and the other actors were convincing enough that I have no complaints.
This drama is definitely one to stick to. Expect a lot of mystery, politics, backstabbing, and impossibly difficult surgeries in this refreshingly different medical drama.
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the story is so unpredictable.. that I think makes us viewer eagerly wait for the next episode to be aired.. If your not patient I don't really think you can appreciate the story.. The cast really fits the role they portray.. Music thumbs up to Song Joong Ki for the OST.. ^-^ You will totally experience mix emotions and even fall inlove with the character.. Just give it a try...Watch it and for sure you won't regret it..
Enjoy watching.. ^-^
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The plot sounds pretty cliched and has been exhausted plenty times in other dramas with the cold guy falling for our sweet hearted heroine but this one drama actually reinvents itself in many ways.
The story is pretty nicely planned out and we actually can guess where its going(no surprise there..:D) but somewhere along the way we stop analysing or using our brains while watching a drama but this one is actually pretty complex in some ways.
I LOVED how Mike He played the main guy.He's not polished in his acting even after many years(can already hear the girls screaming..) but frankly here i would say he did a good job.He's easy on the eyes and is i guess the only actor who can have chemistry with anybody, even a tree..:D
Cyndi Wang as Mei Le did a good job.She doesn't overact as much as the other TWdrama heroines tend to do.
I am a sucker for damaged leads and this one drama delivered on this aspect so nicely and in such a touching way that this one goes down in my list of favourites...i like how the leads are so flawed and how they work together to heal each other and in the process fall in love too...:)
The chemistry is mind blowing in this one,reminded me of Secret Garden so much.The leads here are so snappy and adorable with each other and at the same time that it makes one wanna go crazy over this couple.The best part of their chemistry is that its so believable how these two could easily fall for each other.How they are motivated and the reason their attitude are the way they are leaves no room for contemplation and gives us a straight forward answer.The reasons for their behavior are pretty good and how they change gradually throughout the drama is very pleasent to watch.Their scenes has this distinct beauty and a dreamy quality that is so beautiful.Their scenes together are shot pretty beautifully with the whole sunshine playing tricks on the eyes that it makes their love all the more beautiful.their were enough cutesy moments and entralling scenes to keep a romantic like me glued to my screen for hours.The best part of their relationship is the spontaneous hugs and kisses.In many dramas they come out as pretty awkward but here it seems so natural and mixed in with Yi Lei's impulsive personality and Mei le's denial makes it great.What the writer did with the toast concept and mixed it with the romance was charming
At 13 episodes this was an easy watch and didn't drag long like other dramas tend too.The story does slow down and gets burdened with angst in the last episodes but it is all worth it since its pretty heartwrenching and believable and touching at the same time.
The subplot involving the lead couple's brother and sister was too cute.i loved their love story and could understand why they fell.They are running parallel to the love story of the main couple and its cute to watch them together fighting and snapping their heads off each other.I don't have any sympathy for women like Xuan Xuan or men like Yi Feng so their parts were what i fast forwarded the most through.Xuan Xuan is annoying.period.
The music fit well thoughout the drama and the one track stood out was stick to you sang by the leading lady herself..:)
I will definately be rewatching this since all those captivating and lovable moments filled with such amazing chemistry will always leave me wanting more of this couple.
Highly recommeded for any die hard crazy romantic fan like me..:D
Trust me this will leave you wanting more and more of this amazing couple
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This drama is silly and full of nonsense. But it's breezy and very light to watch. It's one of those dramas that you can watch without thinking much and enjoy it. I laughed hard at something every other episode. The first few episodes were absolutely hilarious. I think this drama did a fantastic job of not boring me till the last 4-5 episodes (parts of which you can easily skip). But I found the story and its characters very colourful. Members of both the family and even its secondary characters are all likable. I wasn't annoyed by a single person in it! The main guy- Zhi Shu is a genius with more brains than actual emotions. But we realize as the story goes on that he isn't that bad anyway. I have to say I liked him better than Xiang Qin's character. I tried my hardest to not criticize her actions and thoughts and that was the only way I could end up liking this drama.
As for the cast- I have become a fan of Joe Cheng and Jiro Wang. I was familiar with Ariel Lin but here she is the true star of the show. She made all the cutesy expressions and pouts in the world and still shined. She was way too cute and managed to win me over in the first episode itself. This drama has loads of cuteness in it. And the main leads have amazing chemistry. I was sort of disappointed with lots of times because whenever they were together, I found myself wanting for them to kiss. The last 2 episodes more or less made up for this part. Oh and should I mention one scene which stood out among the rest? This show has one of the best confession-in-the-rain scenes I have ever seen! I can't believe how well it was shot and with great dialogues. And the wait that builds up in the viewer till then makes it all worth it.
And I want to address this particular issue on people complaining that Zhi Shu was too "cold". I say no- he wasn't cold. The way he acted was to show the contrast between his and Xiang Qin's personalities. Where she is impulsive, he is smart and carefully thinks before acting. But I loved how he keeps smiling to himself whenever Xiang Qin's stalking him or trying to please him. I probably only didn't like his need to be constantly chased. There were times he didn't take enough pity on her but then I understand why he didn't. That's all I can say without spoiling it. Anyway, both characters are too flawed and yet likable.
This drama was a thorough entertainer. It doesn't have melodrama which is probably one of the strongest points. It's more of a family cum romance genre. And I loved the ending even if it was a bit silly. It left me wanting for more so I'd definitely watch the second season. Its rewatch value is decent. I think it's a drama that can be seen again just to remember the good parts.
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I'm usually right about who the main character ends up with, but I got an interesting surprise, which is actually a good thing.
I also can't get over how adorable Jason and Pil Sook are together, I've even gone as far as to write down every instance that they have a moment so that I know when it happened. Probably a bit obsessive, but I absolutely loved them and they would hands down have to be my two favourite characters.
I've already watched it twice and will very definitely watch it again and again and again.
I can't actually say why I liked it, because honestly, it would take a while since I loved it all.
Seza :)
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If you are searching for a light but simply addicting drama, you should pick Long Vacation. The story may began just like the other 'living under the same roof' dramas, but the setting is on 1996 so it was different from other recent dramas. No handphones or emails, so it was more about the characters dealing with themselves regarding their feelings. The simple twist at the end of every episode will keep you want to know more about what will happened next. And the ending is simply beautiful.
The chemistry between the main couple really worked out, it was fun to see them together. Kimura Takuya is as excellent as ever and Yamaguchi Tomoko did a very nice job playing a miserable 31 years old woman. The other casts are also awesome, I didn't find any of them annoying.
The soundtrack is also one of the winning factor for this drama. The opening theme is still one of my favorite song up until this moment (and I always sing it whenever I went for a karaoke) plus all the music pieces they chose for this drama is awesome.
Even though this drama is quite old, it will remain evergreen in my heart. Try watching this drama, you are not going to be disappointed.
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This is one of those dramas where the main character almost always has a smile and he's got a little bite to back up his bark. Kohei (main character) was written well with complex feelings, loyalty and intelligence, very different to what hosts are usually portrayed to be. I really liked the fact that Kohei had certain standards working in the world of hosts clubs and those standards helped him survive.
I felt the story was realistic in giving an answer to "what happens to good hosts when they get old?".
Although the story is based in and around host clubs/ life this is not a romance and its not funny either. Gira Gira is a life drama attempting to shove "you dont have to sell your integrity" on its watcher with every episode. I didnt mind the message as much as i hated(i know i contradicting myself) the seemingly forced waxy smile kuronosuke always had on his face, he must have kept botox flowing. The men were much worse than the women, the men were: catty, jealous,traitors, cowardly and overly sensitive throughout the drama.
yes there is some stero typical behavior, some really bad things happen to our main character, and yes he dishes out ridiculously miraculous advice. However, even with that waxy face Kohei is endearing, sincere, persistent and you fall in love with him. I liked Gira Gira; there is a feel good ending, it stays entertaining and suspenseful, and it helps there are one or two hot guys around. give it a chance by getting to episode 2.
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