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lets just start by recognizing this freaking handsome man (kim kang woo)
i could just stare all day. ok back to the show. the acting was just ok i love go so ra coz i first saw her in i need romance and she was so cute. i dont mind the busan accent. for bok ja/yoom tae hee, they say u can take the woman out of the streets but u cant take the streets out of the woman, well this is exactly wot happened to her. for tae sang's wife, i loved her performance on 49 days coz of her big round eyes with really dark pupils, she just did ok in this show. the uncles were hilarious but the dad was just perfect. this 50 yr old man acting like a 6yr old was just awsome. anyway this is just one of those reg. dramas only theres a really really hot guy that u dont even care for the story

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This drama is really sweet and touching and funny =D I loved it so much that I kept talking to my screen ^^ When I were watching the drama I forgot everything else around me. I loved this drama so much that I watched everything in one go. When I found out that the name main actress really is Watanabe Mayu I was really surprised. The character who I loved the most in this story is Utamaro (played by Kaminaga Keisuke).

I think if somebody diffrent had acted as Utamaro I might not have liked him this much. I think that the actor creates the character. So I am actually very gratful to Kaminaga-san that he choosed to be the actor of that character.

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I'm glad I made time to watch this drama! I thought of just skipping right past it at first, but something about the story and the picture made me think twice.

I fell for the young Han Jung Woo at first. I loved his smile, his voice and his laughter. Everything about him seemed perfect and I felt that I had to meet him in real. Something changed when I saw Micky Yoochun as the older Han Jung Woo. His smile made me smile and his voice was just sooooo amazing! *Fan-Girling* I hated Yoo Seung Ho's character though. I felt like slapping him..or forcing him to drink the same poisonous wine he gave to his victims. URGH!

I got hooked onto this drama right from the first episode. I have got to say that I didn't know what a melodrama was before I watched this. I hope they make a sequel to this containing the same characters; I reckon it will be another big hit.

I was tearing up so bad throughout this drama, I couldn't stop myself. The way the plot twists in the middle left me speechless. I have to thank whoever made this drama, because it takes alot of time and effort to create a masterpiece like this! :D :D

Micky Yoochun! I love you!!!

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I must say, this was the most beautifully filmed drama I have ever seen. The camera techniques alone should be copied by other cinematographers in the future. I could review just on that alone and I couldn't do this drama justice.

Overall, I liked it, damn near loved it. True, the ending was what I wanted but not expecting. I have to say the acting by all of the characters was stellar! From Jo In Sung to Song Hye Ko as well as Kim Bum and Kim Tae Woo as Moo Chul.

Do I recommend it? Absolutely! Welcome to one of favorites for 2013! And Jo In Sung, I am happy to finally see you in a drama that I finished, loved and will cherish!

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I had to think long and hard before writing this review. This was my first daily drama! And to add the element of revenge to it was gold! The child acting in the first few episodes was superb! When I first started the drama, I could only watch a few episodes at a time because it was a story line hard to watch because of the sheer meanness of some of the characters towards the lead Kang Yi Kyung played by Seo Woo. The things that her family did and allowed was amazing. I have to say that the writing did a wonderful job the first 100 episodes; however, the last 20 episodes were either unnecessary or just plain filler; leading us to an ending that was rushed beyond belief!.

Acting: I have to give high props to both Seo Woo (Kang Yi Kyung) and Kim Yeo Seo (Kang Seo Yeon). These two women did an excellent job in making you love and hate them. The things Seo Yeon did to her sister, wow! I cannot give anything else away on that.

The two male leads, Lee Ji Hoon (who I love) and Park Jin Woo were at best decent. It was my first experience with Park Jin Woo, such a handsome guy and I look forward to see more of him in the future.

Overall, unless you have hours and hours to invest, these short 30 minutes will sweep you into a story of family, revenge, and murder unlike any you have seen before (okay, Yellow Boots is next)!!

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This drama was quite refreshing and beautiful. I'm not really talking about the story. I mean, it was a typical love story, predictable at most points (although there were some shockers thrown in too). What I'm actually talking about is the amazing cinematography and the beautiful locales where this was shot. Everything was simply breath-taking from the wardrobe to the snowy mountains. Another plus point was the way Oh Soo's character was played out. I liked all the characters and everyone acted well but it was Oh Soo who made me cry and relieved and sad and sympathetic and at times, even gave me goosebumps. It was nice seeing Song Hye Kyo after the long gap and she was here usual best. Eun Ji and Kim Bum made a very cute couple. Kim Bum has become one of my all time favorite side-kicks. As for Eun ji, I really want to see her in another center role now. I mean, she was great in this but she deserves more lead roles. I guess she's my forever-bias after Reply 1997 :)

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A great story told well. The premise is simple- the trials and hardships a man faces living in a prejudiced world, and yet he faces the world with his most infectious heartiest smile..

The characters are great..the actors are great. Matsumoto Jun does a brilliant job as the kind hearted Vito. The lawyer and the girl are both central to the drama as well, and their roles and smiles are beautiful. Oguri Shun plays Hayashi, the dark shaded character, with great impact in the drama.

The story is uplifting in the end; ends on a happy note, has a great message throughout and is about facing life's difficulties with a big smile.

So, why was it so difficult for me to smile through the drama? Despite what the ending is, this drama was really difficult for me to watch happily. I had a heavy heart through all of it. There was so much injustice and the good people were too unlucky. Every victory they gained was only to be followed by more heartbreaking troubles.

The characters showed great spirit through it all, but I really couldn't share it. I was heavyhearted and sad throughout, and I was thankful when it finally ended, happy or not. In fact I don't think a different ending would have affected me anymore, I was already feeling so blue.
I definitely wouldn't re-watch it, though I assure you- this is a good drama.

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So what can I say about TWTWB. First of all, the cinematography is absolutely out of this world. The scenery shots are all beautiful, pastel, blended and even the costumes are pretty much a perfect fit. It's like the drama is a painting. Getting that out of the way, the story is pretty much your standard melodrama. It's full angst, deep love, bromance, and unwavering loyalty of all kinds. Even some of the would be villains are redeemed. For me, 5/6 of the drama was amazing. BUT, the last few episodes were a bit rushed and full of loop holes in my opinion. There are some characters, mainly Moo Chul, that I would have been glad to see get more screen time especially at the end. He was jipped and glossed over! Plus, the whole happy ending seems almost farcical to me on one level. Perhaps its because I've seen the movie version first, Love Me Not, that it has biased me against the drama. The ending really seems unrealistic. I did hear rumors that netizens pleaded with the writer for a happy ending. I understand why his best friend did what he did at the end, but HOW did he survive it? EH? Just thinking back to how Maru in Nice Guy almost was a goner reminds me of this. Why would Boss Man let him go too? Hmmm? Anyways, overall, it is a great drama, plus or minus the ending, depending on what you prefer. For me, I could have cut it off at any section before the last 6 min and have been satisfied. To end on a happy note, I believe this is one of Jo In Sung's greatest performances. His sorrow and self-torture was portrayed deeply and every gesture spoke of his feelings. As for Young, it is one of the only roles I ever liked her in. If I didn't know she could see, I really would have thought she was blind! Jin Sung and Hee Sun were lovely secondary characters and surprisingly fleshed out. Overall, this drama is worth your time!

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The drama started out really well, the story was interesting, a mix of suspence, romance and action.
During the middle the story kind of became stagnant and nothing much was happening, but even then it was not a bad watch, and was addictive enough to carry on.
During the end it again started to pick up and had a nice complete ending.
The second lead couple was really cute and I liked their story a lot.
Now the thing I didnt like....Many might think me wrong but the choice of the female lead was totally a disaster. I think she did not suit Joo Won at all, even though they make her out to be younger and him older, it just did not look convincing. Even though both acted well in their own rights, their chemistry looked quite forced. Although I liked Gil Ro's parents parts, Kyung Ja's parents scenes were quite boring and mostly I ff those parts.
As for the rewatch value, probably not as nothing was that good that I would want to watch it again.
Overall, it was an entertaining drama with some cute moments especially Joo Wons parts. The story was mildly addicting but not that you would want to drop it.

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This drama has exceptionally enacted the oppressive nature of those colonizers and how one lone hero could give hope to those oppressed people (maybe like Zoro? kidding... ^_^)

Bridal Mask is a beautiful depiction of the time during the colonization period. This drama is a compelling story of love, brotherhood, patriotism and vengeance filled with action, suspense and drama. It has intense emotions of love, hate, anger and revenge. The plot has a lot of twist and turns so a lot of surprises are in stored in it. It has a wonderful transition of characters from good to evil otherwise from evil to good. It also has strong and enthralling characters with excellent and believable acting skills. One can actually feel the anger, fear, sadness, hatred and bitterness they are trying to portray. Though I feel that there is a little bit lack of chemistry between the main leads, lee kangto and oh mok dan, because of some awkward moments but it was compensated by the dialogue and interactions between the two male leads which were superbly done. My favourite part in this drama was when Lee Kangto was singing (he has surprisingly good voice and looked hot ^_^ ) and the mind games between Lee Kangto and Kimura Shunji. The battle of the wits between these two characters is what makes this drama so exciting and keeps you at the edge of your seat. The fighting scenes were also good and well directed. A lot of lessons can be learned from this drama. Overall, the drama is one of the most memorable drama I’ve ever watched.

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