Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020)

A trama se desenrola de maneira dinâmica e rápida, ganhou meu coração neste primeiro semestre

Esse trio dinâmico e entrosado começa apresentando um drama engraçado, algumas cenas até meio caricatas, mas com tempo vai se tornando mais reflexico, sem perder o ar comédia.
O entrosamento dos personagem e a relação que eles vão estabelendo é incrivel e a evolução é nitida em cada episodio, assim como o amadurecimento de cada um e da relação entre eles.
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Podia falar de vários aspectos que chamaram atenção nesse dorama, mas escolhi trazer pra vcs algumas mensagem e reflexões que me marcaram:
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>O resentimento te aprisiona: em alguns episódios isso é mostrado através da mágoas dos mortais que precisa da ajuda do trio. Também é abordado nos problemas individuais dos protagonistas.

>Perdoar a si mesmo: as aventuras envolvidas em cada mágoa abordava o autoconhecimento, aceitação e o perdoar-se, para então se consolidar no exterior toda mundaça e ação que fosse necessária.

> Importância de se ter alguém para conversar e como isso ajuda na saúde mental: acredito fortemente que essa tenha sido uma das mensagens mais centrais do drama. Ter alguém para se abrir, aliviar suas dores. Elas nem sempre teram a solução, nas maioria das vezes isso dependerá de vc, de suas ações, mas o ato de falar com alguém te alivia e te auxilia a enxergar a vida de forma mais leve, ver uma luz no fim do túnel.
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"Milagres acontecem todos os dias. O milagre de estar vivo. O milagre de ter alguém ao seu lado. E... o milagre de poder beber alguma coisa junto com essa pessoa" Weol Joo

a trama se desenrola de maneira dinâmica e rápida que ganhou meu coração neste primeiro semestre, concorrendo seriamente a ficar nos meus TOP 2020 pelas reflexivas mensagem e algumas boas risadas.
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Ps: o último episódio foi corrido demais, mas não atrapalhou a lindeza do drama.

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Um drama perfeito.

Esse drama foi simplesmente perfeito em todos os sentidos. Emocionante e engraçado na medida certa, cada história era comovente e te fazia se apegar a cada personagem, os protagonistas eram envolventes e ver a evolução de cada um ao longo dos episódios foi incrível.

Cada um teve seu momento e até os secundários brilhavam em certos pontos, te fazendo torcer e se apegar a cada um desses, sejam os do pós-vida, do supermercado ou alguém que precisava da ajuda do bar.

A amizade, as histórias de mágoa de cada um, e o sentido de família desse drama fez com que ele entrasse para minha lista de favoritos.

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Quando soube sobre este dorama hesitei a ver nem sei porque, mas não me arrependo de ter dado uma chance. Ele tem um estilo Hotel del luna e há comédia, mas as estórias tocantes que me envolveram.

Os mistérios que vão aparecendo trazem mais curiosidade, em certo momento tenta te enganar, mas mesmo caso descubra, ele te faz continuar vendo para entender como tudo aconteceu.

Sempre fico impressionada quando vejo algo que rompe a quarta barreira, o personagem conversado com quem está assistindo como se estivesse lá, aqui foi usado em momentos perfeitos.

O final foi emocionante e fofo, não senti falta de nada, foi muito bem construído e tudo foi resolvido e explicado.

Apesar da resenha ser pequena, eu realmente amei, mas sendo curto, seu único defeito aliás, acho que a graça de conhecer os personagens aos poucos pode ser perdida. Então apenas digo que vale muito apenas o dá uma chance.

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Família

Eu gostei muito do drama, ele passa uma mensagem muito bonita, a medida que os episódios vão passando e a gente conhece as mágoas, os desentendimentos das pessoas, a cura, o perdão. Ter tantas divindades que são apresentadas pra gente, acho que a que mais gostei foi a da gravidez. Mas o meljor de tudo pra mim foi ter eles juntos de novo, minha família sim 😭😭
O enredo é um pouquinho parado mas a história é boa de acompanhar e a ost também é ótima, o elenco é muito bom também e apesar de não conhecer a atriz principál e não ter gostado muito dela quero ver algum outro trabalho.

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Me encontro apaixonada por esse dorama, os atores, a historia o figurino, os cenários, os efeitos especias, as Osts... Tudo simplesmente me encantou desde o primeiro episodio!
Assim que vi no catalogo da Netflix não tive muito interesse em assistir, mas depois assistir um vídeo fiquei realmente curiosa sobre a historia. Só pelo primeiro episodio podemos perceber o tanto que esse drama vai além da sinopse, é uma historia totalmente complexa a qual vc vai sendo apresentado ao decorrer dos episódios. O desenvolvimento que tudo tomou me deixou bem feliz.

Algumas coisas que fizeram eu me apaixonar ainda mais:
_Abertura
_O jeito como vc sempre se sente preso no final de cada episodio morrendo de curiosidade para saber o que vem a seguir
_A emoção que os atores transmitem
_Não tem enrolação, as coisas acontecem no tempo que devem acontecer e vc acaba se surpreendendo
_Os momentos de humor no drama me fizeram gargalhar muito
_Basicamente em cada um dos 12 episódios vc é apresentado para a historia/magoa de uma pessoa diferente,

Eu só vi um ponto negativo nesse drama todo, para mim o final poderia ter sido um pouco mais explorado. Tive a sensação que tudo corria bem no episodio 10 e 11, mas no episodio final senti como se varias coisas estivessem acontecendo rápido demais. Mesmo tendo sentido isso sobre o desenvolvimento do ultimo episódio o final não deixa de ser maravilhoso!

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Enjoy the crazy ride.

This drama is just like it's title "Mystic". Never have I ever watched any drama which could actually play with parallel worlds!
Honestly speaking, I started watching this drama beacuse of Hwang Jung Eum and my love for Fantasy genre. I wasn't a huge fan of Yook Sung Jae nor Choi Won Young since I hadn't watched any of their dramas before. So, I was a bit skeptical.

The story was all about a pricky woman who operates a food tent at night so anyone (dead or living) can visit and grab a drink with the owner and then she can appease their grudges through entering their minds by giving them a special drink.
As the story progressed, it got me hooked everytime! I literally craved for the next episode. It soon became a story about some extraordinary people with some extraordinary capabilities trying to help out both ordinary and mystic beings. The characters were so diverse and well played by each and every actors/resses.

Hwang Jung Eum playing Weol-ju (the main character) was so different from her other characters she has ever played. Her character was written in so depth, we could actually feel those emotions. More matured, understanding, comedic, lively, passionate, etc! Being a spirit aged 500 yrs, under a grave punishment in the human world, the pop-up bar was set up as a place to help spirits let go of their problems and solve their grudges patiently to fill her quota to solve up to 100,000 grudges in order complete her mission.

I actually love that I came with an expectation of a bit weird love story between a supernatural woman and a younger guy. But NO, this was truly an Exception! Instead, I got two crazy spirits who are practically married but denying their feelings, and an adorably awkward part timer who's spiritual visions are widened! They together really made a hilarious little family.

Every episode is fun, and there’s a lesson we takeaway each time we watch it. Almost always we become jealous of people who have more capabilities than us, but this shows that knowing and having that much can get very lonely too. I had never expected the story to be so deep and at the same time so heart-warming and touching!
Each and every episode holds a mystery which unfolds just nicely. It totally delivers the heart wrenching and heart warming stories in a not over dramatic way. I actually liked that they didn't focus much on romance but human life itself which is perfect for what is going on in this world today. I cried and laughed every single episode!

The growth of attachment between the trio which eventually strengthened was so sweet to watch. How quickly did Kang Bae got attached to Weol-Ju and Chief Gwi? Kang Bae being upset and distracted awaiting their return even when he was with his girl was just priceless!

Best Things I loved in this drama:
● The first thing I got very attached to in the beginning of this drama was it's Music. The OST "Dive" totally has those 'Mystic' vibes. The orchestra Background score and the sound effects in each episode is so Amazing!
● HWANG JUNG EUM LOOKING GORGEOUS than ever! How amazing does she looks in that hanbok (Korean traditional dress)?
She looks so pretty. Her costumes were killing! Her transformation has indeed surprised me this time.
● YOOK SUNG JAE TURNING CUTE TO SEXY IN NO TIME! His expressions were priceless!
● CHOI WON YOUNG'S AMAZING ACTING!
● Hwang Jung Eum and Choi Won Young's ENGLISH.
● Yook Sung Jae's adorable side.

☆Overall - This drama is something I needed desperately! It's full of magic, love and laughter.
*This maybe not a drama which everyone will like, but it was perfect for me!

The only disappointment is that the drama is too short. Anyways, a complete enjoyable drama which is fun to watch. I would definitely re-watch it someday :)

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"Do you want to have a drink with me?"

"Counseling with a twist." That is how I initially perceived the theme Mystic Pop-up Bar. Dramas that touch on mental health issues are often either of melodrama or suspense genre. But here is a gem of a show that gives you a release and relief from a shot of soju, without the usual hangover.

In the first few episodes of this drama, you'll find stories of persons whose grudges could well be the same as many of us have. The counseling part comes naturally in the dialogue between the characters, often in a comical way. (It could be a good idea to have a paper and pen ready to take down some quotable lines.) As the drama progresses, it begins to focus more on the main characters' own concerns which has been taking 500 years to settle.

What's so awesome about Mystic Pop-up Bar is, while it's generally comedy, you'll also find some bits of romance, drama and action in it. Worthy of mentioning also is how clean the CGI effects they used in the show. I'm not sure with the others, but for me, each episode was like a movie.

Even though I chose to watch this because of SKY Castle actor Choi Won Young, I must say all the actors in this drama are worth applauding. Yook Sung Jae made a great choice of doing this drama before his military enlistment; he did really well as Han Kang Bae. Also, I could say that we have a different Hwang Jung Eum here, so if you're not a fan of the way she acted in her previous dramas, don't let that get in the way of you experiencing a one-of-a-kind journey in Mystic Pop-up Bar.

The OST is worth adding to your playlist as well, especially the song for Part 1 of the soundtrack.

I recommend this drama after watching heavy drama, suspense or action, or to those who simply want to have a good laugh after a tiring day.

Enjoy Mystic Pop-up Bar!

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I just finished watching this drama and now I'm so upset that it has finished. This drama was different because it was more about life lessons and family rather than romance which I really liked. The trio was so good and i was even more excited when I found out they were family. It was such a sweet drama whilst also being funny at the same time. It teaches you how to deal with grudges and how to let go, a really mature perspective on things . And I loved seeing sung-jae especially since he is in the army now. I had never seen him as an actor but his acting skills were amazing , especially towards the end. I would highly recommend this drama to anyone who wants something comedy whilst having an amazing story.

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Mystic Pop- Up Bar was a surprisingly enjoyable and fun show to watch at times...

Mystic Pop-Up Bar recounts the mystery behind our most unlikely hero Kang Bae ( Yook Sungjae) , who by chance, ends up meeting the eccentric owner of a “ Pop- Up” Bar called Wol-Joo ( Hwang Jung- eum). Together alongside her coworker Gwi ( Choi Won- Young), the duo are representatives of the other side, tasked with solving the numerous desires of their customers through wandering through their dreams. When Kang Bae ends up indebted to Wol- Joo after a certain incident, he soon finds himself stumbling into new worlds and strange revelations as well.

As dramas go, Mystic Pop- Up was a surprisingly enjoyable and fun show at times. It wasn’t groundbreaking upon the traditional concept of the oblivious protagonist stumbling into the world unknown, however, there were a lot of intriguing aspects of Korean culture ( modern and traditional) , mythology ( particularly deities) and a strangely sweet romance between Kang Bae and a most unlikely love interest in security guard Kang Yeo- Rin ( Jung Da- Eun) .Nonetheless, it was a bit of a conundrum from a watching perspective.

The biggest problem with this lay upon stealing too many cliches and tropes into the storyline. Whilst this in itself is not a crime and Mystic Pop-Bar did have a fairly intriguing premise , the drama just did not expand upon many of the later intriguing aspects as well ( particularly with the shocking twists near the finale).

This also caused and created too many loose ties in the entire show ( particularly later plot-holes). It’s understandable that the drama tried to balance comedy and melodrama to appeal to audiences , however, the biggest problem for Mystic Pop Up Bar was relying too heavily upon comedy for a major proportion of the drama than allowing the later melodrama to be just as impactful in later storylines.

On the other hand, whilst most watchers seem to criticise Hwang Jung-eum from her past experiences of acting and applying it to the show after the beginning of the drama , Jeung-eum was actually quite good in Mystic Pop Ip Bar. That’s not to say that she didn’t overact at times ( similarly with both her co- stars Young Choi and Sungjae), but, Jeung- Eum seemed to challenge a level of a profound edge towards her performance and character’s backstory , parallel to fellow costar Sungjae during the more tear jerking moments of the drama .

The delivered ending was fairly bittersweet. Perhaps not the “ perfect” ending to the show, but this just added to the fact that although Mystic Pop- Up Bar follows the generic scenarios and tropes of most fantasy and comedy dramas, it was still enjoyable and entertaining to watch.

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A true masterpiece

Okay folks, get ready 'cause I'm gonna fangirl really hard about this show for like...the rest of my life. If you're wondering wether to give this a chance or not, my solid advice would be: YES, DO IT! DO IT NOW! JUST DO IT!!!

To me, this drama feels like one of those shows that fill you with joy and makes you feel all warm inside. It is definitely something that reminds you of the beauty of life. I'm sure many times we find ourselves going through a rough patch, we get tired of the way things are going in life, or we just have too much on our plate. I mean, just as an example, in addition to our personal ups and downs, we're all going through a pandemic right now!! And it might make us feel like this is too hard, this "thing" called "living" is just not what we were waiting for or we would've liked it if it came with a series of instructions on how to navigate it. However, we all know this is not possible and that we have to go through life figuring out how things work and making the best out of what we have.

For me this show provided that pause I needed in my routine. It was like finding a friend who comes to me and says: 'Hey, it's okay. Stop for a second thinking of all the negative things that are going on in your life or how you don't know what's gonna happen in the future. Stop for just a minute and look at the things that are going well, at all that you've accomplished and at how you have the opportunity to start over each day and try your best to achieve what you want. I understand how you're feeling and it's okay. Things will get better and you're gonna ace it.' What I loved so much about MPUB is that it reminded me that we're all struggling in this uncertain journey called "life." We all have our problems and no one has a guide that says how to do it, we're all figuring it out at our own pace and that is fine. There'll always be good and bad times and that's just how life is. It doesn't end there, there's so much to enjoy and appreciate in life even though we're sometimes stuck in seeing just the negative part.

This show taught me something that I tend to forget many times. What's important is to value the small moments in life, the people we are with and the time we get to spend with our loved ones. Sometimes we just need to look up to realize that everybody else is also struggling and trying their best, that's the moment when we realize that it's not just us, other people are going through the same, other people need our help as much as we need theirs. If I had to decribe MPUB in one word, I'd say it's "healing." I get so many positive vibes from this show, it's like a friend who tells you that no matter what you're going through you'll work it out.

Every episode of this show has a life lesson or take-away (that must be one of the things I find most refreshing and love about this drama) and the one that stuck with me the most is that we all need someone to listen to us, someone with whom to share our struggles, our worries, but also our joys and hopes. We don't expect that person to solve our problems, but we all need someone to be there for us. And of course it's not only receiving, we also have to give. There are many people around us who need us to ask them how they're doing and listen, truly listen to them.

This is what makes MPUB a true jewel in kdramaland, it's not everyday that we come across a show like this. The character development and the relationships between them are so masterfully and beautifully written that they seem real people you can relate to even though this is a fantasy story. (Shout out to that person in the comments who asked if there's a word for shipping a family, 'cause that's exactly what I'm doing. I SHIP THIS FAMILY LIKE FEDEX). The actors did such a wonderful job in portraying the characters that I truly came to care for them (especially our mystic trio, they're now my precious babies that must be protected at all costs). Hats off to each one of them. I only have one teeny-tiny complain about this show. Even though I LOVED the ending, it didn't quite have the same feeling as the other episodes, if you know what I mean. It was a tad rushed in my opinion. I kinda felt I wanted more, more of my mystic trio being together as a family, but nevertheless, it was wonderful. Congratulations to all the people involved in this masterpiece, they really did an outstanding job. They deserve a standing ovation.

Bonus: I'd just like to take some time to talk about Chief Gwi and how much I ADORE this man. I mean, he just went ahead and raised the bar so high up that at this point, everybody else should just give up. I mean, where can I get a man who catches evil spirits for 500 years just so that he can spend 1 year with you helping you without expecting anything in return, without revealing who he is, just wanting to be right by your side, doing his best to help you achieve your goal. I mean, he didn't even try to explain what happened in the past because he felt that what was important wasn't to get himself a second chance but to fulfill his promise of protecting you. A man who literally decided to go to hell for you without expecting you to recognize all his effort and devotion. A man who promised to always find you no matter what and he DID. He did and stayed with Weol-ju, knowing how much she actually resented him but being happy of just being able to be with her. AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE ADORING LOOK IN CHOI WON YOUNG'S EYES EVERY TIME HE LOOKS AT WEOL-JU. I NEED THIS KIND OF ROMANCE IN MY LIFE. We didn't even get a single kiss from them but it wasn't needed, I hadn't seen this level of romance in a kdrama in a long time. That hug in ep 12 was everything I never knew I needed.

Bonus 2: Sungjae is a precious baby boy. Too precious for words, too precious for this world. He did an amazing job once again and I'm so proud of him.

In summary, MPUB is now one of my all-time favorite kdramas. It was an amazing journey and I'll definitely be rewatching it more than once. The found family trope is so strong in this one that it's all I ever wished for in a kdrama. We really need more shows like this out there. Once more, congratulations to all the cast and crew for making such a beautiful show.

"Everyone's fate is decided by the heavens, but the heavens is more easily moved than you might think. Little things that you say and do may change your fate. If changing your fate is called a miracle, miracles may be happening every day. The miracle of you being alive, the miracle of having that person next to you, the miracle of being able to have a drink with that person."

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