W (2016)

I JUST WANNA WATCH ONE LEE JONG SUK DRAMA WHERE I DON'T SHED AT LEAST ONE TEAR. PLEASE.

The title. Literally. While You Were Sleeping did it to me. Now W did it. Although there were tears of sadness, there were also tears of happiness. This drama reminded me also that I can't remember the last time I shed a tear of happiness. In the last episode when the FL wakes up in the hospital bed with the ML behind her... when she touches his face... the happy tears flowed. Both tears of sadness and happiness flowed.

I don't know why a stand-out moment that I remember from this drama is the fact that when the ML was injured after killing his father-figure and was driving away—the FL switched into the driver's seat because the dude was literally bleeding out, and when she moved to take him out of the driver's seat, she cradled his head, The head cradle killed me.

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Estuvo bien, al final dejo muchas expectativas.

Vi este drama hace tiempo, siguiendo a Lee Jong Suk, que me encanta como actúa. El tiempo pasó y siempre le tenia idea, no lo recordaba como malo, pero no lo quería volver a ver, le tenia idea la protagonista, entre muchas otras cosas.
Esta semana lo volví a ver, aqui van mis impresiones fresquitas y mucho mas imparciales que antes:
La historia:
La historia es super interesante, como conectar el mundo real con el webtoon de verdad me mantuvo interesada todo el tiempo, el problema es que al final se complico demasiado, y se empezaron a ver las costuras mal terminadas. Y el mayor error de todos, para mí, es dejar a los lectores sin un final decente. Por qué???? Que culpa tienen que no sean importantes para el escritor? Y nosotros, para variar nos dieren unos minutos de final feliz. Como decía Kang Chul, hay muchas variantes, y por lo visto cada vez mas, entiendo la idea de porque lo hicieron, pero en un momento ya era demasiado descarado, jajaja.
Las actuaciones:
Jong Suk, es lo máximo, en todas sus expresiones, disculpen no puedo ser imparcial, jajaja.
Oh Yeon Joo: Este personaje, no se si no fue bien actuado o que, pero nunca me convencía del todo. Su eterna angustia y llanto, sumado a esos silencios largos de poker face. Hacian que no pudiera empatizar con ella. Sobre todo el tema romántico, Este punto en especial ya que estos dos actores tenian una relación romántica en ese momento, y en este drama, no logre verles química, eso fue lo más frustrante. O será que el guión no ayudo mucho?
El papa: Este actor, me encantó, todas sus facetas las interpreto magnificamente, genial. Su papel es super complejo, creo que el personaje mejor desarrollado de todos.
Efectos muy bien construidos, especial mención al homenaje al video de A-ha, Take On Me.
Conclusión: Entretenida, buenas imágenes, acción, intrigas, suspenso. Si eres de los que desea una historia muy bien contada, te vas a decepcionar, si deseas que todos los personajes estén muy bien desarrollados te vas a decepcionar. Por lo demas se te va pasar super rápido el tiempo, no te vas aburrir.

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This show has a unique and addictive plot, with amazing cinematography and special effects.
I can't give a 10 though, for 2 reasons:

1. The first show, for me, with Lee Jong Suk. At the beginning, I simply thought that I didn't like his acting choices most of the times. However, I saw him in other shows after this one and he grew up on me a lot, as an actor, therefore I guess that the problem lies in the way he's been directed in certain scenes. The same goes for Han Hyo Joo.

2. While absolutely captivating in the beginning, the plot gets quite convoluted towards the final episodes, and not always organically. It's like writers felt the need to make it pointlessly complicated.

Even so, I recommend it because it's something really uncommon to watch.

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İlk 2-3 bölüm ilgi çekiciydi. 4. bölümde bıraktım çünkü hiç romantik gelmedi, shipleyemedim.
Esas erkeğin giyimi AŞIRI kıro ya ölüyodum. Kot gömlek, altına koy pantolon. Saks mavisi takım elbise??? İĞRENÇ.
Kızın kişiliği de çok hoşuma gitmedi. Yine o telaşlı ottoke ottokeee diye gezen doktor kız tiplemesi. Bıktım şunu görmekten ya.
Erkeğin oyunculuğu, gülümsemesi falan çoook yapmacıktı. Hiç havalı değildi. Kişiliği ilgimi çekmedi, napiyim.
Hikaye güzel olabilir ama benim ilgimi çekmedi. Erkek daha ilginç bi karakter olsaydı izleyebilirdim. Ama sevmedim. Bazı kişiler çok sevebilir. Onlar izlesin.

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Don’t expect romantic romance here

Took me a while to find the time and initiative to watch this series. I had it saved to watch because of Lee Jong Suk. I am more of a historical period fanatic and to watch other genre, I would have to have a good catalyst (e.g. favorite actress, cute actor, etc).

So….on we go.
The plot is interesting enough for me so I invested time to watch it. Jong Suk didn’t disappoint with his charming and beautiful face. He can act too so it’s a plus.

Romance there was an attempt for it but seemed like the Director drastically failed to satisfy the audience. It could have evolved better that could have given this series a great push up.

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I was extremely excited to see this drama because the story itself caught my attention for being so creative. Who wouldn't want to go from their regular normal life and instead jump into the world of their favorite comic book, web toon or drama. Where do I sign up? Of course, if Lee Jong Suk is one of the MCs even better.

First, I'd like to say their animation/webtoon team did an incredible job. As you watch the show you will really fall in love with the flawless drawings. During the special of this drama, you'll get to see how challenging it was to draw and film the transitions between both worlds. Though there were several themes to keep viewers interested. I wish there had been more character development. I don't think the support roles really had a purpose. At times, I feel they were all on standby or just chess pieces when a hole needed to be plugged in the narrative.

I do appreciate that the sparks between Kang Cheoul and Yeon Joo begun right of the first few episodes. It is so common in dramas to have viewers anxiously wait for the main leads to either kiss or just simply hold hands. This was a sweet romance that offered a break from the chaos and more tensed/life threatening scenes.

There were some parts that I personally found unnecessary. For instance, why is the father all of a sudden under the villain/murderer's control? I understand the villain took his face but do not comprehend the reason the father is just doing everything he is told. Afterwards, when Yeon Joo's father ends up in the manga world. He is once again not himself and turns into a murderer instead. Isn't there already enough villains in the drama? Also, towards the last few episodes they bring Kang Cheoul's bodyguard and friend back. But, at one point I asked myself. How long is he going to be in the car for before he reaches a destination where he can help out? He went from a state of being drugged and needing urgent care to driving aimlessly in a car and picking up phone calls. While his friend was dying and Oh Sung Moo is off murdering someone again on the tablet. These are just minor scenes so it doesn't impact the overall plot really. But, at one point I just wanted Kang Cheoul to stop dying. Again, I think the thought behind the plot was creative. But, I felt some parts did not have substance or were dragged on for too long.

Regardless, I am glad I watched this drama and do recommend you give it a try!

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Too repetitive

I had to rate this drama lower once I finished it. It started out SO strong, but there was so much repetition that it was frustrating. This show could have been so much tighter if there were fewer jumps and fewer episodes. It got to the point that I was, "Here we go again." It also would have been better if the coloring in the comic world would have been different somehow. It was really hard to track which world they were in. I felt like the ending of the show (the last few episodes) just kept wandering, because they didn't know how to end it. By the time it did end, I didn't much care, I was just glad it was over. Highlights of the show? The two of them together at the beginning when they were getting to know one another. Lee Jong Suk was even more emotionless than he usually is.

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If you came here because someone recommended you this drama, they probably will tell you how original and climatic this drama was. I was stuck on my chair watching this drama the whole time because of how every minute was so captivating and the cliff-hangers in the drama - OH MY GOD i hated waiting one week for the next episodes because of how good the cliff-hangers are after each episodes. i love the sci-fi concept behind it and its a very original plot that keeps you wanting for me, definitely recommended if you're looking for a thriller kdrama with a good love line.
This was acutally the drama that made me fall in love with lee jong suk!! Both lee jong suk and han hyo joo portrayed their characters very well + the kiss scene in the police station was my favourite scene it was sooo good HAHAHA

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Storyline Issues

Started on 9/18/2020, finished on 9/25/2020. After pondering about this show for almost a year, this review is my verdict.

Overall: 8.5/10

The Story: 6.5 out of 10.
The premise was charming, but the execution was not. (((((Slight spoiler: I disliked the memory loss plot, as it was pointless and made simply for a longer story. It is also cheezy and cliché in my opinion.))))) No spoiler version: the ending was not as quick-paced and riveting as the first half. The plot was dragging extremely. The writer conveniently writes twists so that the plot moves smoothly, but it is not done well. It is messy and illogical. It felt like the writer could not think of anything else, something that would tie seamlessly into the beginning information.

The Acting/Cast: 8.5 out of 10.
Although I was sort of annoyed with the female lead’s (Han Hyo Joo’s) acting, it is bearable. The male lead’s (Lee Jong Suk’s) acting was just okay as well. I liked the cast of the male and female actors. They had great romance and chemistry. The acting that I enjoyed was of the female lead’s dad (Kim Eui Sang). His acting was phenomenal and made up for the mediocre acting. I also enjoyed the bodygaurd (Lee Tae Hwan) and the acting of the female lead’s brother (Lee Si Eon).

The Music: 9.5 out of 10.
Although the music is not revolutionary, hearing the music gives me nostalgia and memories of this show. I loved the main theme of the show, and the music was placed well with the show.

The Rewatch Value: 10 out of 10.
This Rewatch Value plays a big factor in the rating of this show. Although the story was not that great, the suspense and emotions are overwhelming. This show can be watched multiple times, unlike other shows. At the moment, you will love this show immensely. This show is very charming.

Conclusion:
W is a show with a questionable plot and writing, but amazing emotions and writing. It’s an essential show to watch, just for the feels. If the writing and acting were better, this show could easily be a 10 or 9 out of 10 (an 8.8 or 8.7 as of MDL ratings). The writing/plot is a let-down.

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W Two Worlds Apart. Ce drama est un de ceux qui m'a fait ressentir le plus d'émotions différentes. J'étais triste, perdue, soulagée, heureuse, frustrée, angoissée. Je pense qu'il n'y a pas une émotion par laquelle je ne sois pas passée. Sérieusement c'est riche en émotion comme drama. Si vous aimez les dramas calmes c'est pas pour vous. Pareil : si vous aimez pas la science fiction et l'idée de voyage interdimensionnels passez votre chemin parce que l'intrigue est complètement barrée.

Parlons-en d'ailleurs du scénario : En gros il y a une fille qui est médecin dont le père écrit une webtoon hyper connue. Un jour son père disparait alors qu'il était en train d'écrire le dernier tome (ou livre je sais pas comment on dit). Elle essaie de voir ce qui s'est passé et ce fait aspirer dans l'univers fictif créé par son père. Elle rencontre alors le héros de l'histoire imaginée par son père. Ce héros lui essaie de comprendre qui est cette fille qu'il vient de rencontrer et se trimballe tout le passé fictif imaginé par son père (y a genre 20 tomes). En gros c'est une histoire de voyages entre ces deux mondes : la fiction et la réalité. Les deux personnages qui s'attachent l'un à l'autre mais qui commence à mélanger les deux mondes. Qu'est ce qui arrive quand une personne réel arrive dans un monde fictif et vice versa. En gros il se passe beaucoup de trucs. GENRE VRAIMENT BEAUCOUP ! Je vous préviens les voyages entre les deux mondes ça retourne le cerveau. On en vient à perdre le fil entre réel et fiction mais à mon avis c'est le but même du drama : de gommer la frontière entre réel et irréel. Et dans ce cas c'est plutôt bien réussi. Il faut s'accrocher et tout fini par se démêler.

Les personnages : ok alors j'aime vraiment beaucoup trop l'acteur Lee Jong Suk que j'ai aperçu dans d'autres dramas (il joue le lead role dans Pinocchio). Je l'avais aimé dans Pinocchio parce que c'es ton bon acteur et je confirme mon impression. Deux rôles de personnage torturé et ça lui réussit. Le personnage intéressant du drama c'est lui. Comment il lutte pour prendre le contrôle de l'histoire dont il est le héros et pour rester en vie malgré l'opposition de l'auteur qui incarne alors le méchant de l'histoire. Sa réaction lorsqu'il réalise qu'il est dans le monde de la fiction et son combat intérieur lorsque que les deux mondes commencent à se mélanger et que ses actes ont des implications dans les deux mondes. Ce personnage est beau. Il est touchant (c'est fou je dis toujours les mêmes trucs à chaque fois). Non mais lui il a la fois doux et aimant et torturé. Il essaie de faire de son mieux et il se débat comme il peut avec tout ce qui lui arrive et on aime. Le personnage de la fille est intéressant aussi mais clairement c'est lui qui fait la magie. Mais l'alchimie entre les deux est bonne. Mon petit coeur de romantique a été largement satisfait par les nombreuses scènes entre les deux. D'ailleurs les personnages s'embrassent relativement beaucoup dans ce drama comparés à d'autres. Un autre truc que j'ai vraiment aimé c'est le méchant de l'histoire et sa personnification et tout le contexte qui va autour de son existence et du mystère qui l'enveloppe. Pour une fois on a un méchant qui est plutôt complexe et qui essaie lui aussi de survivre et de suivre les plans qui ont été prévus pour lui par l'auteur et enfin par lui même. Chacun d'eux lutte pour sa propre survie. Le drama parle de comment les choses peuvent échapper à notre contrôle. C'est clairement une fiction donc il n'y a pas de grande thématique sociétale à débattre mais on peut quand même se poser des questions sur la fiction en elle même. Et si les personnages de fiction avaient conscience d'eux même ?

J'ai aimé la fin. Non j'ai adoré la fin pour je pensais détester mais non j'ai adoré. C'était une belle fin et plutôt logique si on y pense. Il n'aurait pas pu y en avoir d'autre puisqu'on parle de réel et de fiction. Cette fin était juste ... En vrai c'était dur mais ça valait le coup franchement. Moi j'aime les fins comme ça.

Bon j'arrête ici mon avis qui n'est pas informatif, je vous laisse vous faire retourner le cerveau mais accrochez vous, préparez des mouchoirs et vous verrez : ça en vaut la peine !

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