De cara vi a forma sensível e sutil de falar das doenças mentais e achei interessante o fato de sempre mostrar que todos podem ser pacientes até os médicos, isso humaniza o trabalho do psiquiatra. Também foi bom que em muitos momento também deixou claro que até eles as vezes precisam de ajuda.
Woo Joo que personagem complexa e difícil, Jung So Min fez com tanta maestria que por vezes pensei em como outra atriz não teria o mesmo resultado.
Shi Joon excêntrico com seu método pouco ortodoxo, me lembrava muito o filme Patch Adams que foi baseado na vida de um médico com mesmo nome. Sinceramente acho que o mundo precisa de médicos como ele. Uma curiosidade é que não reconheci o ator Shin Ha Kyun ele está tão diferente de seu personagem sério de Less Than Evil.
Poderia citar tantos ponto inspiradores e emocionantes para destacar, mas com certeza o episódio 12 foi o que me atingiu fundo, como mulher foi dolorido e as cenas de Shi Joon e o pai sempre me emocionaram
O romance me incomodou por ela ser sua paciente, não pela diferença de idade, já quem é bem inocente até, mais mesmo pela perspectiva médica e moral e sem contar que a relutância de a transferir a outro médico reforçou isso.
Sorri e me emocionei com o final, a mensagem sobre abraçar nossas cicatrizes foi linda. Espero que venha mais dorama sobre saúde mental na Coreia, quem sabe assim diminua o preconceito.
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Algo Não Me Pareceu Certo...
A procura por um drama diferente me trouxe a Fix You. Comecei sem expectativas e por isso não posso dizer que estou decepcionada.O drama não é para todo público, o desenvolvimento é lento e beira a monotonia. As atuações foram comedidas, nada a reclamar ou destacar, a OST e fotografia seguiram o mesmo padrão, nada marcante.
Teria sido melhor se tivessem focado apenas no trabalho da equipe de psiquiatria do hospital, mostrando apenas sua rotina diária de tratamento com os pacientes e no máximo o relacionamento interpessoal entre a equipe do hospital.
No momento em que a trama partiu para o desenvolvimento romântico entre médico e paciente meu nível de interesse caiu drasticamente, acho que no máximo o que deveria rolar alí seria um relacionamento de amizade. Foi um casal um tanto forçado, nada natural e porque não dizer estranho, já que um relacionamento romântico entre um psiquiatra e sua paciente não parece nada certo.
Resumindo: Sem nenhuma reviravolta ou até mesmo chegar ao clímax a trama se esticou por longos 32 episódios. Não acho que a história precisasse de tantos episódios.
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E mesmo depois que o caos chamado "lançamento" passa, essa recomendação ainda é válida, principalmente se você for uma dorameira que prefere assistir doramas aos poucos a maratonar.
Por isso mesmo que acabei criando uma frase bem peculiar para descrevê-lo: "Fix You é como aquele relacionamento confortável que você tem com alguém que te tranquiliza só de estar perto." Ficou curioso pra saber o motivo de tudo isso? Leia o blog todo que você irá descobrir.
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EXPERIÊNCIAS DORAMÁTICAS
Ta aí esse foi um drama que não dei nada por ele quando comecei a assistir, mas que só foi melhorando a medida que o tempo passava. E, o final deixou uma sensação muito boa de que valeu a pena assistir.
Confesso que nunca tive muita sorte com dramas que abordam essa temática de psicologia e psiquiatria. Fui toda animada assistir: It's okay that's love, mas no meio do caminho senti que se perderam completamente. E, depois disso sempre ficava com um pé atrás quando pensava que o drama seria remotamente parecido com aquele.
No entanto, estou feliz em dizer que a minha história com Fix You foi totalmente diferente. O ritmo embora não fosse frenético, conseguiu se manter agradável do início ao fim.
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SOBRE O DRAMA
O desenvolvimento da protagonista Han Woo Joo me surpreendeu muito. Realmente pensei que ela não conseguiria superar seus traumas e seguir em frente. Mas, quando menos esperei ela se mostrou uma verdadeira guerreira.
Tenho que dizer que para mim, um dos momentos mais tocantes de toda a trama acontece quando ela visita o orfanato que viveu quando criança e descobre que ao contrário do que imaginava sua mãe biológica lhe amou muito. Isso faz com que todo seu estigma de rejeição tenha um fim. A partir dali, virar a página e seguir em frente se tornou algo mais fácil de acontecer para ela.
E é claro que eu não poderia me esquecer do personagem que mais gostei nesse drama: Lee Shi Joon o psiquiatra mais diferente que já vi. Seus métodos para tratar os pacientes ao mesmo tempo que fugiam dos padrões tradicionais, eram muito efetivos. Gostava de ver sua paixão pela profissão e seu bom humor era contagiante.
O Dr. Lee Shi Joon tem uma história turbulenta com o seu pai, e o que lhe motivou a escolher a psiquiatria e não a medicina foi justamente a vontade que ele sempre teve de entender o seu pai, no meio desse caminho ele acaba se tornando um ótimo profissional.
Esse personagem ta aí para nos mostrar que nem mesmo os psiquiatras estão isentos de sofrerem traumas ou doenças mentais quando passam por certas situações complicadas.
Todos os casos médicos foram interessantes, e embora o romance não tenha sido nada fácil para ambos dadas as circunstâncias (médico traumatizado com uma certa doença tratando uma paciente que tinha justamente essa doença), foi bem diferente, interessante e não me desagradou em nada.
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OS PERSONAGENS
Tive uma certa dificuldade para gostar de alguns personagens. Mas a medida que conheci melhor suas histórias de vida passei a entendê-los melhor.
O Dr. In Dong Hyuk é um dos maiores exemplos disso: passei boa parte do tempo achando ele chato, mas no final acabei me surpreendendo com seu crescimento e com sua história de vida.
E já que estamos falando sobre alguns personagens, tenho que confessar que o Oh Gi Tae, Vice-presidente do Hospital, foi um dos únicos personagens que realmente não gostei do início ao fim.
O motivo? Achei ele desnecessariamente ambicioso. Não gostei da forma que ele agia e em diversos momentos me pareceu que ele não dava a mínima para os pacientes. Mas sim para o joguinho de poder para conseguir comandar o centro médico que estava prestes a ser inaugurado.
O resumo da ópera é que Fix You é um Kdrama que realmente vale a pena ser assistido. Além disso, a história é bem interessante e não te deixa cansado no meio do caminho.
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Soulful & Healing
This drama is probably not for everyone. It's more than just a kdrama that's why it doesn't apply to a global audience. But it gives heart to those who can relate to having had mental health issues, to those having someone close to them suffering from it or those who're interested in the subject from a scientific point of view. More than just stories about the patients, we also get to see the healing process; even simple anger management exercises feels like they could be easily implemented by anyone else. Those scenes are rather long at times and that's why I suspect they are there for that purpose, for that second purpose which might not be applied to everyone but could possibly help someone in need.It's a beautiful series.
There has been a few dramas that broach the topic but compared to some extraordinary or rare diseases I feel like the way this drama is approaching the subject is hitting closer to home. Anxiety, delusion, anger issues, depression, eating disorders; fighting to stay clear minded despite facing challenges in a society that expects us to always be ready and on their feet is a common issue that isn't talked about enough. Compared to other dramas where mental health issue is either the main focus on the story or is a background feature of a character, something that the character can make use of or hide, here we see ordinary, working people that can't hide away from it because it shows in their daily life. We get to see how they struggle to overcome, frankly, themselves, and how hard it is to do so when society doesn't take you or your mental health seriously.
If that didn't convince you to give this drama a chance... let me ask you this then. Have you ever felt burdened by the things happening in your life? Have you ever felt it was unfair how many bad things kept happening around you? Well, this drama not only answers from the perspective of those that are lost and deeply wounded by this but also from those that keep fighting through it. And unlike the usual kdrama trope where the main leads are suffering from painful memories and keep on a straight face, here we see main characters that are suffering, who are not okay, but they keep searching for that light with all their might.
"Whatever your illness may be, don't struggle alone. If you can overcome it on your own, it's not an illness."
This drama is giving me so many emotions. I love how Han Woo Joo can see right through the ML. She just 'gets' him. It's an entertaining dynamic. They're a pair of dorks, and at their best, they just work together. It's interesting to watch them because we're not only being told that they like each other, but ultimately we can see it and judge for ourselves. They are two wounded souls, and sometimes it can be rather scary to see their vulnerable sides so out in the open but ultimately they're people that need each other and are able to help each other heal. As long as one doesn't give up, we can continue to move forward. An additional bonus is that this drama skipped on a lot (if not all) the usual, annoying, repetitive kdrama cliches regarding romance while staying true to the main storyline and keept us entertained with continuous character development.
Jung So Min is an extraordinary actress. The variety of emotions she portrays is incredible. It's both feels-inducing and also fascinating to watch, seeing how one actress can play so many raw emotions on screen. And Shin Ha Kyun...how can he be so pure and adorable? He's precious. Sophisticated but also a real dork at heart.
Before anyone says our male lead is too old let me redirect you to Ji Sung's profile page. Ji Sung might look like a baby duckling but he's still a mature man in his forties. Also our couple has 14 years gap, but that's not a new thing in a kdrama world now, is it? Furthermore...female lead being 31, she's a mature woman herself.
Other issues? There are a few. I know of a patient-doctor contraversary issue, dubious psychiatric methods used in the series...but that's just not it, not what this drama ever was supposed to be about.
What this drama truly teaches and the message it is trying to portray throughout the various stories and lessons is that - You Can Heal. And that each person is unique on their own so the healing method is also something unique for you. It might even be something only those deeply invested in you or you yourself can truly find. But that's okay. Because each of us has that answer in our hearts. We only need the will to move forward.
I can't praise this drama enough. It's a true gem. It truly met all (and more) of my expectations. It's a soul healing drama.
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This was the Soul Repairman, with you just now!
"Is there no full recovery? "Just how healing begins when you acknowledge your illness, the moment of full recovery... definitely exists.
There is a condition to full recovery. It's that you must not try to forcefully erase your wounds. You must embrace, accept and love them. Each of our wounds become a map for each of our own lives. So, rather than trying to overcome the wounds, how about trying to embrace them? Because our scars are like a GPS to our lives.
Someone told me that... every human being is a universe. today I'll close with that quote. This is the Soul Repairman.
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Soul Mechanic was a such a stellar portrayal of people who were in much pain! It had lots of heartbreaks, many thoughtful surprises and so many awe-inspiring & healing moments!
My absolute favorite moments from this drama could be the podcasts Lee Si Joon was presenting! it could as well be the crazy laughs, dance and singing moments when the main leads were acting in them! Such healing and heartwarming scenes together!
The character development is one aspect this drama excels at! from the main leads to Woo Joo's best friend, the hospital director, the head nurse, Si Joon's father, Dr. In Dong Hyuk, Cha Dong Il (the fake police officer) and 'Resident' Neu Ri. the supporting cast were just as amazing and surely will be remembered for a long time.
The OST is warm and beautiful! I adore the song "Confuse" by SURAN and I really loved the song "Lean on me" by Ha Hyunsang. It fits so perfectly with the sweet moments. The calm nature of the rest of the songs too makes them healing and soul touching!
As for re-watching, I already did once and I think I'll re-watch it yet again very soon!
Hope many of you reading this review are already convinced enough to watch this drama! It's gonna be such a shame if you decided otherwise! Since SOUL MECHANIC is such a unique experience that words alone can't ever do justice to it!
Thank you very much for reading this to the end!
Written by one of the Soul Repairman's biggest fans.
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Well thought out, and brilliantly performed
Short: We're all broken, even the ones who take responsibility for fixing us are broken too, and once we accept that then there should no longer be any stigma around that. That's the message here. Brilliantly written and well acted drama, Jung So Min's performance resonated particularly to me. Really enjoyed this, nicely paced and good ending.Detail:
So i'll start by saying that my view on this might be different to others, not sure what the wider cloud-think is on this one because I haven't looked. For me personally, this drama, and in particular Jung So Min's performance as Han Woo Joo resonated very deeply. Someone close to me has similar symptoms to Woo Joo, she isn't BPD but it's amazing how similar some of the symptoms are and while Woo Joo's were perhaps more severe I've seen and recognise so much of it, seen how much it wrecks her inside also been with her as she got treatment and medication and is now no different to you and I. So... I might be a bit biased on this one, and i'm fine with that!
Jung So Min - someone i've always enjoyed watching, but this was definitely my favourite of her work, by far.
Shin Ha Kyun takes on the role of the Doctor who befriends Woo Joo, starting by treating her and then it develops into something more. If you're squeamish about older man, younger woman (in reality they're about 15 years apart) that might be a struggle for you. Similarly, if you get hung up on the inappropriateness of doctor-patient relationships (which let's face it, are wrong for a reason) then, again, that might be a problem. BUT I did feel that this was handled better then I was expecting and it wasn't glossed over. If you can get over all that, it's all good from there.
There's a lovely heart warming message throughout all of this about how we're not alone, we're all a bit broken, and we should embrace it.
There are numerous other cases throughout, along with the ongoing storyline you have various new things happening in each episode and some of them progress through to others episodes. Kim Dong Youg (Cha Dong Il) is only credited with one episode on MDL but actually is in several and another example of how characters go from being troubled to finding their feet and becoming everything they wanted to be.
Lots of plotlines to keep you interested as the main stories develop. All the characters feel real and have flaws as well as their strengths.
I watched this one as it aired and it was one of my most looked forward to shows each week.
Definitely recommended!
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Problematic
This is the first (I think) and worst mental-illness/psychiatrists focused drama! It's common for the patient to crush over their psychiatrist and fall in love, because they are mentally unstable and vulnerable, but once the roles are flipped and the psychiatrist is the one imposing their feelings on the patient then there's a big problem at hand.The first obvious problem is for a psychiatrist to fall in love with his patient. It would probably be less of a problem for a doctor in another field but not a psychiatrist, a professional dealing with mentally vulnerable people. With all that being said, I could easily turn a blind eye to the whole ordeal if the drama was comedic/light/romance and never took the serious and professional route, of which this drama tried so hard to go for. The second big problem, there was a blatant attempt to stir the narrative in that direction while disregarding any coherency at the same time. We can clearly see an example of that right from the beginning in episode 1 with everything happened with the cop incident.
This drama had nothing to offer other than a pretty cast. Anyway, they failed miserably in handling the concept and ended up producing a very poor product. A disgrace to real professional psychiatrists!
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A good show that unfortunately felt drawn out...
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I'm writing this knowing that I'm playing the role of devil's advocate with a less glowing review than other users, but which I hope offers a different perspective to help you make a decision on whether to give this show a chance.
First of all, I want to applaud the intention of the story. With mental illness losing some of its stigmas worldwide, it's great to see dramas including said conditions as the focus of their stories, rather than just part of them. Having said that, the episodic style of the narrative (a condition/illness being dealt with in a per-episode basis) was off-putting for me. The reason why I'm not a fan of these types of "monster/case of the week" type of shows is that they can turn quite preachy and, as a result, lose the organic feeling of a story that evolves and develops with each episode.
So rather than discovering alongside the characters all the different layers and facets of the FL's condition, we get short lessons on different types of mental conditions and addictions. And because you only get one episode per condition, there's a lot of exposition done through dialogue and fewer discoveries done through scene development. As a result, things feel quite controlled and are easily and cleanly wrapped up at the expense of heart or creating something to be emotionally invested in.
The other consequence this had was the dilution of the Female Lead's arc. This means that important aspects of her arc which the narrative built up at the beginning got forgotten midway through the drama and then dealt with in a very anti-climactic way. Even her prognosis lacked impact since her story got wrapped up so neatly. In that regard, I would've traded some episodes dedicated to minor characters and cases, in favor of getting more development for the Female Lead's condition and how that affected those close to her (especially her best friend).
For this reason, the story was the weakest part of the drama for me which made me dropped the rating to a 7. To be honest, I got a little bored towards the end. This might've been stronger had they kept it at 12 episodes rather than stretch it into 16.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Simple but Likeable
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Han Woo Joo [FL played by Jung So Min] is a rising star who loses everything in the wink of an eye and must start over while learning to lover and value herself more. I've got to handed it Jung So Min, she managed to portray a very complex character excellently. She went from laughing to crying in a single scene, so smoothly, that I forgot she was acting at all! Having said that, I wished Han Woo Joo had a better heart-to-heart conversation with her best friend, as their conflict was dealt with very off-handedly. I also wished her arc had been given more time to develop and that the resolution of her conflict had been "messier" in order for it to feel more realistic.
Doctor Lee Shi Joon [ ML played by Shin Ha Kyun] is an eccentric psychiatric who's trying to get over his own trauma while using unorthodox tactics to help his patients. Dr. Joon gets introduced as a round-go-lucky guy with a hidden tragedy looming just below the surface, peeking out every now and then. For the most part, I liked his character and found Shin Ha Kyun's portrayal very charismatic. However, there were certain things regarding his story (like his trauma with his ex) which I wish had been given more weight and time to explore. As it stands, the whole thing felt a bit convenient and then quite irrelevant, as it didn't deter him from pursuing Han Woo Joo quite early in the show.
SUPPORT CHARACTERS: Colorful but Irrelevant
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Although I liked the support characters, there were way too many to properly develop and thus they ended up becoming cluttery. Don't get me wrong, there was an attempt to develop them and dedicate some air-time, but by splitting that time between so many, we ended up with filler scenes that didn't add anything relevant to the main plot. I wished there had been fewer characters and better developed.
PORTRAYAL OF ROMANCE: Healthy & Nurturing, but Disbalanced
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K-dramas seem to love the scenario of the FL falling on hard times and having this result in the meeting of our leads. In so doing, the ML gets introduced at the peak of his power (success, financial stability, fame) while the FL is at her weakest (financial insecurity, shame, uncertainty). This scenario thus introduces a disbalance of power which is hard to get rid of. And because the ML starts off as the FL's doctor, that disbalance plays a major role in the early development of their relationship.
Fortunately, the FL ends up breaking off her role of patient and, in so doing, manages to even the odds a little bit. However, I would be lying if I said it wasn't disappointing that we didn't see her climb back up towards stardom. I would've loved to see her cling to her dream and recover some of what she'd lost. Of course, you could argue that some of that is hinted by the end, but I would've preferred to see it's development. I think it would've given a great message of hope (that she can achieve and maintain her dreams) despite suffering and/or dealing with a mental illness.
OVERALL: Recommended as a one-time watch
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Despite my rating and my inclination to write about some of the show's flaws, I still think it's a good one-time watch if you're in the mood for a show that explores mental illness. Understand that this show can feel more educational than immersive.
As a result, you get a lot of information spoon-fed through exposition (character dialogue) rather than exploration (scene development). Even so, some of the cases were well-executed and heartfelt. Not to mention that for a show that deals with such a heavy subject, it somehow managed to feel lighthearted and maintain a good pace. Just keep in mind that, like with many k-dramas, the first half is stronger than the second.
It also goes without saying that Jung So Min's acting is the major pull and highlight of the show. So if you happen to be a fan of the actress, then this is a show you shouldn't miss.
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Don't miss this show
Healing can begin when you acknowledge your illness, the moment of full recovery... exists. This show has so much compassion and heartYou must embrace, accept and love yourself. Each of our wounds become a map for each of our own lives. So, rather than trying to overcome the wounds, how about trying to embrace them?
This show is well written, and well acted. Every story is significant. More than just stories about the patients, we also get to see the healing process; even simple anger management exercises feels like they could be easily implemented by anyone else. It's a lovely series. Woo Joo discovered she is a universe. Love this show
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Inspiring
One of my favorite dramas so far, and believe me, I've seen a few already. The actors performance is just wow, yes, there's an age gap, but that's not the focus here, I mean, they don't even share a single kiss the entire show! The focus is the way we, humans can help each other just by being there when someone needs the most. How sometimes to heal and repair a mind, love and care is all it takes, this is what matters, and this is the drama's main message.For me, this was way more than a great show, it was a journey through my inner self, if you could just take those 30 minutes to actually feel what the actors and writers share with us, it's a blast, seriously.
This show is just so cozy. I am absolutely loving Jung So Min performance, and their chemistry was just perfect. I loved loved loved everything about this.
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Healing and Thought-Provoking
watched this because of jung so min but I can't deny that the story is well written and deserves to be known. it tackles about mental health and the reason or root on why we are becoming the way we are. it will teach you to analyze everything that you don't understand because for sure, there is a story behind that. we can understand everyone but it doesn't mean that we will let them do what they want. there should be consequences in every act that you do. on the other hand, it will teach you how to appreciate things and people that are around you because if you consistently push them away, they might give up on you even they love you to the moon and back.the ending is nice and the music soundtracks fits so well in the story. yes, the male lead might be old but he portrays the character so good that it doesn't matter if his old enough for the role. i'm so happy that i was introduced in stage theraphy, it made me want to study it but it is so hard to find books and studies regarding that.
overall, it is so good and yep, kindness costs nothing. be attentive and love all the way!
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Jung So Min nails her character I would say it's one of her best roles.
BPD is such a complex illness, I want to thank her and the writers for the way it was represented.
I hope this show would enveil to those who aren't aware of what it means to live with mental illness and the way it affects our loves ones. No, we don't fake it, we don't do it for attention. We're in pain and carry this burden every single day even tho you can see it.
Healing is a process, it's hard to admit we need help. But it's the first step of getting better.
Our mains leads acknowledged it and both travelled together in this long but necessary process.
Mental health is unfortunately still a taboo it's still not acknowledged and took seriously.
We're still not yet and with this kind of show we're slowly getting at it.
Props to Tae In Ho, he needs a main role!
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