A Outra Oh Hae Young (2016)

Another miss Oh is about two women who share the same name.The story gets even complex, as the one misunderstanding follows the previous one, but fortunately, it is easy to keep up and it actually quite interesting. The fact is that the drama keeps you entertained up until the end, though the last episode wasn't as good as the rest of the series. Though the secondary stories weren't as good (actually they were kind of foolish), but the main one was really good. The romance was great, with good chemistry between the two leading characters, as well as great performances, that give out laughter and sadness as well. Maybe the whole "seeing the future" thing was a bit of a let down, but it didn't mess up with the story too much and actually gave the story some twists here and there. So, 8 out of 10.

Leia Mais

Hated it with a passion

As we say in the book community, I'm DNFing this one. I just found both lead characters to be very unlikable people and impossible to root for. After 13 episodes, they were both still selfish, self-centered and cowardly, and I couldn't help but find them very toxic together (and it was complete BS to throw some sob-story 3/4 of the way in just to make your character seem a little more sympathetic).

For a good chunk I found the older sister to be incredibly annoying , exasperating and ridiculous, but she eventually grew on me. Her and the ex-fiancé were the only characters I liked, but I just couldn't endure over 5 more hours of torture to just get a few glimpses of them and find out how their arcs concluded (I have my guesses, but if anyone feels inclined to comment a few spoilers down below, I won't be mad).

I just honestly can't see how this drama has such a high rating.

Leia Mais

I'm rewatching this for the 4th time and I'm still loving it.
It's a great drama, whatever they say, and the reason is simple: because it's well constructed. A quite easy pre-requisite but so many dramas lack overall coherence.
Its storyline isn't on the more sophisticated side, but because of that, they managed to make it work from A to Z without losing the viewer's attention, without making up weak plot lines to fill the 11 to 16 episodes like so many other do.
The story involves two ladies sharing the same name and a man messing up one of the lady's life, thinking she was the other one that he fell in love with before she abandoned him. He later realizes his mistakes and starts getting more and more interested in the one he didn't know.

So I was wondering why I loved it so much. I knew I liked it because it has some similarities with marriage not dating (same director) for those who like this kind of quick-witted strong female lead type. The lead actress, Seo Hyun Jin is really good by the way. When she cries I cry, when she's on the limit of losing her mind, I totally feel her. she's never too dramatic, never too cute, she's extremely relatable, and I think that's one of the reasons I was able to watch every episode without being too distracted, pause, or look at my phone.
Also this Director has a very convenient little trick to make the episodes sort of stick together well: each episode starts with a flashback and the whole episode is a series of actions leading towards it. It allows the viewer to focus more on the action expecting how the action will end up this up the direction the flackback went for.

But I think what makes this drama go to the funny rom-com to the rom-com you rewatch once a year are the side characters. One f the best set of comedy actors in K-drama land imo : we got COMEDY LEGEND Ye Ji Won, God bless her soul honestly she's the sugar in my tea, the sun that rises, the kimchi on my rice. Next, we've got Heo Jung Min, who's literally the funniest side male character ever I don't even care for your opinion, and we've got Kim Mi Kyung, another legend, the personification of the sassy K-drama mum. Loving the love-hate relationship with her daughter in this one. always defending her from the neighbors but also wanting to kill her.

All of the relationships that the characters have with each other, as dramatic and theatrical as being
(sister of male lead also the boss of female lead who's best friends from school made first male lead think he's life love long with the same name as the female lead was gonna marry the first female lead's husband but NO she just has the same name as her so first male lead decided to ruin his life and then feels guilty for the female lead) *BREATHES* you didn't understand anything? yeah that's the point. It's K-drama. but quite weirdly, the director makes it looks easy to get and digestible, as unusual and unlikely as the situation would be in real life.

Finally, the story gets an actual progression: every character gets to move on the situation they were in when we found them at the beginning of the series and find either maturity or redemption which I completely endorse.

It's overall such a heart-warming cringe free drama, maybe more for 20 to 30 yo viewer rather than teen, which also adds up to the credibility of the -HOT- relationship between the leads.

9/10 only because I'm tough. lol.

Leia Mais

I watched this on a whim and didn't expect to finish everything but I did and it was worth it!

First of all, the poster is very misleading. It's ironic how Eric was smiling on the poster but he's miserable in the whole drama lmao. This ain't a romcom, more like a melo romance with a side of comedy. I'm glad I was fooled tho bc if I would've known this was melo, I wouldn't have watched this as I'm not into melo. There's tons of comedic relief tho so if you're into romcoms, this is still a must watch!

• • • THE GOOD • • •

- acting!! This show definitely brought out acting chops of everyone! I've always adored Eric Mun and he did a great job in this one, hope he'd be in a new drama soon! I'm now also a fan of Seo Hyun Jin!

- character development: everyone had a redeeming quality in them. OHY#2 may come off annoying at first bc she was too aggressive but yknow whattt girls can be like that too!! What? Only guys can be aggressive when it comes to love? Heck no. And that kind of love is obv what Do Kyung needed bc he's MISERABLE and needed push, a lot of push. I'm also glad that they didn't change PDK's cold outside persona in the end bc that's who he is, what i mean is, at least they didn't change the character's individuality.

- flow of story: everything happened for a reason. It never felt draggy to me...well, maybe a little bit by the end but the HY & DK chose to be together by then so it kept me going and assured me everything is going to be alright! No unnecessary makjangs.

- every characters mattered and contributed a story to the drama. No one felt unnecessary.

- music!! Loved the ost!!

• • • THE NOT-SO-GOOD • • •

- the looming "phenomenon" that DK was waiting for to happen kept me from being too happy while watching but since he said he's just going to keep going, I kept on going too without worrying much about it!

- some lovey dovey scenes between Eric and SHJ felt kinda awkward bc it didn't feel genuine. Lol. I feel like they can do intense romance but once it gets mushy and stuff, it's kinda awkward. Idk if it's the acting or intentional. I'm not talking about the kissing and hugging and cuddling bc they're really good at that but more like when they have sweet convos and stuff. Maybe it's the dialogue? Idk, it just felt a bit awkward!

- Han Tae Jin deserved better!!!!!! They should've connected us with him more. I felt like his character was so disconnected in the drama that he seems like in a diff world. They let us get to know OHY#1 but didn't get to let us give more than a glimpse of HTJ & OHY#2's story. I felt bad for him, really.

That's all i could think abt rn. I watch dramas for entertainment so I'm not going to say anything political or noble here. This one is definitely worth the watch despite the flaws! Give the first 4 or 5 eps a try! Then stay for the kissing and hugging ;) (lol srsly they kiss and hug so good! now i want a hug :3)

Leia Mais

I can't believe this drama has such low ratings here!!
I'm late on watching this one but it was so absolutely worth it!! I loved everything single thing about this drama! The plot was interesting but they made it rather funny and light-weight to make enjoyable. You will definitely love all the characters and get attached to them... I think the actors and actresses were superb, and this drama really took my emotions on a roller-coaster...
You know its a good drama when it has the power to make you feel for the characters... I can't express how much I love this drama

Leia Mais

Feels like comfort food for the soul

Overall Rating - 9
Highly recommended! It's a solid romantic-comedy of two star-crossed lovers whom you can't help but root for. Perfect to watch on a long weekend as you warm yourself up with your favorite blanket or duvet.

Prepare some tissue as some scenes can really move you to tears.

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Production Value - 7
Picturesque wide and close-up shots make up for most of the drama's storytelling. Tight shots can be much more stable and easier on the eyes. On some parts, I almost had a headache from the shaking camera angles.

Color tone for the entire series reminds of spring, which brilliantly evokes that hopeful sensation you'll feel while watching the series.

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Script and Screenplay - 8
Dialogues are sensible and comedic relief timely for each scene. There are just some unnecessary and redundant scenes that could have been removed and air-time used to further showcase depth to the main leads' growth.

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Story - 9
Plot is your typical romantic comedy trope with some semblance to "My Name is Kim Sam Soon."

Although I have a love-hate relationship with how they call the female lead "regular or ugly Hae Yong" just because her rival and namesake is the "pretty Hae Yong", the writers were able to deliver justice to this premise.

Our heroine, Hae Yong, despite being confronted with the insecurities of placing second next to the "pretty one" grew stronger and independent, which was evident from how she stands up against other people. As a viewer, I can relate to her struggles in so many levels, and I'm so proud of her for saying these empowering words:

"I am me, you are you."" There is such power and pull to her. I am charmed!

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Acting and Casting - 10
Stellar performance from everyone in the show. Side characters served more like plot devices to move the story but are likeable and true to their story arcs.

Also, Eric Mun and Seo Hyun Jin were perfect as lead roles. HJ instantly became one of my favorite Korean actresses through this show.

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Music - 10
Background music and soundtrack have truly blessed my ears that I quickly searched for the songs after finishing the first episode.

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Rewatch Value - 10
Another Miss Oh is that comfort food for the soul. Watch it when you're sad, lonely, happy, and worried. Watch it when you're madly in love, and watch it when you're falling apart. You can't go wrong with this one.

Leia Mais

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i don't find any chemistry in main lead all the time ML seems burden in relation his 1st love is not love , its pity case and for 2nd love its guilt case all the time i think what he is doing in name of love ? charity !!!!

a love story with supernatural concept what is come out of that ???? nothing !!!!!! its big blunder

comedy 10/10
steamy kisses 10/10
(when lead kisses that time only i see chemistry between them only that time ML eyes filled with love other than he was feared or guilty all the time )

park soo kyung character 10/10

suggestion :
only for comedy and kisses

Leia Mais

This is an extraordinary rom com with many twists and turns on the traditional drama tropes, and will leave you laughing from the story and crying for your mom.

We start off having the traditional lead character setup: male ruined female's life, then they accidentally fall in love, but male couldn't tell female he was responsible for ruining her life, then ???, then happily ever after. So many melodramas are like this, it's not even interesting anymore.

HOWEVER.

We also have something supernatural on the male lead's side, which really added to the foreshadowing/suspense/mystery element of the show. And despite the sad circumstances of the female lead, she is not a dumb character who holds everything in. We also got real villains in this story (more complex than the "jealous second female lead" or "male lead's disapproving rich mom" tropes), and people's lives are at stake. The foreshadowing along with the "will they/won't they change their fate" element really hooked me in, and I can't believe I nearly missed this gem because of the crappy drama title.

First time seeing Eric Mun act, but this is my 3rd? 4th? Seo Hyun-jin drama. And her acting excites me everytime. I can see why Another Miss Oh is one of the fan favorites, because she really killed it with her character emotions. I also hated the villains' guts, so like that's great acting right there (just saying). Also, the chemistry between the leads is so strong! The rewatch value score completely comes from their steamy kiss scenes (shhh

When melodramas give female leads a nice family / mom, the mother-daughter scenes always give me (happy) goosebumps. One thing to look forward to in the drama is the way the female lead's mom expresses her unconditional love for her throughout the story. Not the Go Back Couple / Queen for 7 Days tear-jerking level, but still soooo much heart warming happened during those scenes.

Overall there are better rom coms than this, which is why this is a 9/10; but it's a must-watch if you're looking for some heart-warming family interactions and steamy female/male lead chemistry... and a break from traditional melodrama tropes.

Leia Mais

STORY: I can't recommend this show enough, I really love the story, it wasn't unique per se but it just grips you on your heartstrings. I like that the characters were very likeable as well and very funny.
CAST: Well, I watched this one because of great reviews and at first I wasn't really familiar with the cast but oh boy, Eric Mun and Seon Hyun Jin are very good! they did their characters justice and the kissing scene was the star of this show!
MUSIC: The music was good as well and the sad scenes became more sadder because of the songs I guess it fits very well with show itself, also I had all of the songs in my phone!!!
REWATCH VALUE: I've rewatch this show numerous times! It's very rewatchawable you won't get tired!
OVERALL: 10/10! this show deserves this rating!!!! I love it~

Leia Mais