I recently finished watching Bridal Mask and was craving a new drama which would get me out of the hangover caused by that amazing show. Surprisingly this happened to be the perfect remedy even though it was of a completely different genre.
Firstly, the story was extremely refreshing and even though it had a few clichés which are ever present in a Korean drama it was never obvious. Throughout the drama the writers always kept us interested about the whole story and nothing seemed predictable. It will compel you to watch the next episode even if you might not want to because it targets the most basic human weakness - CURIOSITY. The flashbacks throughout the show are so beautifully instilled in it that you will never get confused or highly annoyed by them. The direction, editing and storytelling was brilliant. This show is the perfect sitcom with all the comedy and humour(it will never cease to make you laugh) with the backdrop of six high school friends in it however it also has love, friendship, family relations(siblings, parents), heartbreak and even fanatical idol worship.
The acting was amazing. Every actor played their character to perfection and there was never a dull moment watching them play out the different roles through different ages. Every character has amazing chemistry with the other characters, may it be Yoon Je and Shi Won, or Shi Won and Tae Woong and even Yoon Je and Joon Hee. The other actors also did a great job.
Honestly i was so into the drama that i didn't notice the music but the thing i loved the most was the sound of the sheep/goat(not really sure :P ) which was played when any character did/said something foolish and which lead to an embarrassing situation.
I recommend this drama to everyone. Its one of the best dramas i have seen and you will be missing out on it if you don't atleast watch it once. ENJOY ^^
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Ugh
So, I watched this series after completing Reply 1988, which I loved by the way. I tried a couple of times to watch this one and thought it would be fun considering the boy band craze feature but it... wasn't. Once I finally could make myself complete an episode, I started to like it but then half way through the series it just became kind of boring and typical.I was grossed out and slightly angered by the romance between the older brother and Si-Won for two reasons, 1- the age difference is gross. She's still in high school and he's a teacher & 2- how are you going to start a relationship with your dead fiances sister? And neither of them thought twice about her being a hindrance to them being together. Wtf was that about?! However, I do like that Yoon-Jae initially backed off for the brother since he gave up so much to raise him. Typically characters are selfish and go for their own satisfaction.
At first I hoped for Si-Won to end up with Yoon-Jae, but after the little teaser with Yoon-Jae and Jun-Hee, I totally changed my mind😜 ! I never actually thought they'd explore the gay angle and they still kept it very surface but it was enough for me to want it to happen. Jun-Hee seemed like the most mature out of everyone and it would have been nice to have seen him get who he wanted after patiently waiting in the background. It definitely seemed like Yoon-Jae was thinking about it and that would have been the best twist if they put them together.
Otherwise, character development got an F. It especially shows in Si-Won. She's still incredibly immature, in attitude and how she dresses.
Unfortunately, this installment of the Reply series isn't recommended.
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The characters were just lovable and it made me root for them. The acting was just great, especially Eunji! OMG,that girl can act! The series will make you care about each and every character in the show.
I LOVED THE MOTHER AND THE FATHER! Eunji being the bubbly girl, Seo In Guk being the love sick puppy, the handsome heartbroken older brother, the bickering between the father and the daughter, the rivalries between the two fandoms - it was just too adorable. I lost count of how many times I hit the pause button and laughed for two whole minutes and then replayed the scene again.
This is a fun and a lighthearted drama which does not take itself too seriously. The fact that the drama is set in the 1990's and the story takes place in the year 1997 makes me love this drama even more because it is set in the year I was born. It makes you relive the 90's. Revisiting those days through this drama should be reason enough for someone to start watching this drama.
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I began watching this drama with sky-rocket expectations. There wasn't one single person who said this drama wasn't so good. So I'm blaming those expectations as part of the reason why I didn't enjoy this as much as people promised me I would.
I'm sorry, but I didn't like this as much. I was not impressed, and I never found the thing people enjoyed so much about this.
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This story is probably one of the most creative and awesome Korean dramas I have seen. It kinda reminds me of "How I Met Your Mother". I love the suspense of wondering who who whoooo? There were so many hilarious moments in this drama that had me laughing even after watching it. The romance was pretty laid back but that was the way the lead characters had so much chemistry. This whole drama felt more like a story of friendship rather than a story of unrequited love.
Acting/Cast:
Pretty awesome. At times the supporting roles felt a bit awkward but that was probably what gave them their character. Everyone pulled off the Busan accent so well that I thought it was their actual accent. Everyone of the friends had great chemistry with each other and they felt like one big family.
Music:
I don't quiet remember the music... but that may be because I have only watched it once and only just recently finished it. Although, it still should've left some sort of impression on me for me to want to go and get the OST... but it didn't. It must've still been a good OST, because if it wasn't then the drama wouldn't have been good. All great dramas have a great OST.
Rewatch?
I'm not quiet sure yet because it hasn't been a long time since I finished it. However I do feel as though I will rewatch it one day in the future because it has a nice feeling to it. It makes you feel like you're part of their big family.
Overall:
It is indeed a great drama as can be seen from it's ratings. It is very popular. I admit that I held off watching it because it didn't really grab my attention. I also admit that once I started it... I only watched 3episodes then I dropped it for over 6months. It was so different to the other dramas I had watched beforehand that it felt stupid. Also I was not used to the Busan accent and found it weird. But after reading lots of reviews about it and wondering what everyone was raving about, I decided to give it another try. In the end I realised it is a great drama and it is now in my top 10 dramas of all time. I recommend you give it a try!
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Not only because it's cute or 'cause the actors act quite well...it reminds our generation of our 1st!!! idol!
Foreigners wouldn't be able to imagine how great their popularity was at that time.
There was really nobody who didn't know who "HOT" and "Jackskiss" were.
Watching the drama, it feels like going back to the old good times and especially the music and the songs in the drama sounds familiar.
In Korea this drama is now quite an issue and people are saying that if this drama was broaded on MBC/SBS/KBS and not tvN it would definitly have had more public interest than it already has.
I really recommend you to watch this drama, although I haven't watched the whole drama yet^^
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>>Eventhough the drama seems like its about Kpop groups and music,its really about friendship and coming off age...Difficulties of growing up and becoming an adult.It was also about family and family problems...
Thats why the plot has a lot to offer.And its very fluid and easy to watch.
>>Acting was very natural,and there was a very nice chemistry between
the actors.I loved it.
>>Overall this is a very nice drama and I highly recommend it to you :)
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The plot was really simplistic: A story about K-pop and first-love in the 90's. After watching some plot intense dramas, the light and almost simple description completely drew me in. But at some points I felt like instead of watching a drama where the story progresses through the episodes, I was watching a series of almost unrelated episodes with little or no forward movement.
The set-up of the drama was amazing; I looked forward to each episode in hopes that I would find another clue to fill in the missing pieces of the characters' futures. In addition to this, I didn't appreciate and enjoy the humor of the show until around episode 5. The spontaneous goat noises paired with the most awkward situations made this show more fun.
The main character, Sung Shi Won, was an annoyance to me. If not for the phenomenal set-up of the drama, I would've dropped the show because of Sung Shi Won. I felt neutral to the rest of the characters.
Although there was a large presence of notable music of the 90's, I didn't care much for it; I couldn't relate to it. There was nothing about the music that I could attach myself to because they continuously played different songs. Although some people dislike OSTs that repeat in dramas, I love those and I don't believe this drama had any.
I openly diverge from the view that most people absolutely love this drama. Reply 1997 was entertaining at times, but was only "okay" and never "excellent".
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The cast does an amazing job, especially believably playing their characters in the past and the present. The bond between the 6 main friends felt very realistic. I was really impressed when I learned how young some of the lead cast members were, and how new they were to dramas. There were no weak links in the cast, although I definitely had my favorites (Jung Eun Ji, Seo In Guk, and Ho Ya in particular).
Most of the story revolves around the relationship between Shi Won, and Yoon Jae, which sucked me in from the start. A little too much focus was put on the "will they end up together or not" part of the story, but I was completely drawn in by their chemistry, and loved watching how unbelievably close they were.
The effect Joon Hee had on me was the biggest surprise. His character was so subtle in a lot of ways, but he definitely got to me emotionally. I also thought his story line was tastefully done, and not over sensationalized.
I also really loved Shi Won's parents, and thought they had some of the strongest moments in the show. I never expected that they would make me laugh & cry so much.
The only character I didn't care for was Tae Woong. I don't blame the actor, I blame his storyline. By the end I hated him less, but his character's actions just didn't sit well with me. I honestly thought he was a little creepy.
I think the writers did an excellent job of juggling the past vs the present, writing strong characters, and balancing humorous and emotional scenes. The main love triangle was a little heavy handed, but it was kinda fun having them constantly add a little doubt, making it at least feel a little less predictable.
I know many of the pop culture references were lost on me since I am not Korean (like completely missing the fact that Eun Ji Won was a member of Sechs kies - now THATS funny), but I could still relate, especially to technology (or lackthereof) in the 90's.
I know the music was also meant to give a nostalgic feel to viewers, but I thought too much time was spent on the whole k-pop obsession/rivalry. Maybe if I knew the bands I would have been more into it. The show does a good job of recreating the hype, so It was still entertaining.
I really felt like I got to know all of the characters so well, and I know I will miss them. I could see myself rewatching my favorite episodes more than rewatching it again from start to finish because of it's sitcom style. I really do hope talks about a sequel are true. I'm not sure where else the story could go, but with characters this strong, anything is possible.
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The writing is wonderful. I like that the show was bold enough to change some of the feeling, locations and situations as the characters grew and their lives transitioned. And yet, the core of their personalities, friendships and relationships remained steadfast. This show touched my heart. I didn't need to be immersed and well versed with the cultural norms, and especially the pop culture of the day in Korea. Their teenage angst, first love woes, parental conflicts were totally universal. To me, that is good writing. The editing and execution of the plot was so fresh; a completely enjoyable mix of drama and hilarious comedy that often felt so natural to every circumstance. There were truly hilarious laugh out loud moments but it was relatable comedy. The kind where you watch and you laugh because you understand...this has happened to you! Slapstick comedy is so fun and has it's place but Reply 1997's comedy was often hysterical because it seemed real. I never had a bored moment watching this show.
So in Guk and Jung Eun Ji do a great job! I am really looking forward to seeing more from both of them. Sung Dong Il , who played Shi Won’s father, stole the show with every scene he was in.
One of the magical things about this show was the chemistry of the actors. The caliber of a great drama is sometimes that intangible element that cannot be predicted. There was great chemistry across all the different relationship combinations: the father and mother, Shi won and her Dad, the two leads, the bromance, the true friendship between the two girls, the love and loyalty between the brothers.
The music was great. This is one of those dramas where you quickly start looking up the songs and ultimately want the OST. Every song was fitting, relatable and enjoyable. I want this OST so bad!
Re-watch value is a total 10. I would re-watch this drama in a heartbeat. No question.
If you want to watch a truly well done, touching, hilarious, special drama. If you are looking for something that is a cut above the crowd. If you want something that stands out in the stew pot of other pretty good dramas out there… Give this show a try. You will NOT regret watching this 'close to perfect' little show.
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