A Batida do meu Coração (2023)

They had a good start and they threw that away

when I started heart beat I was really excited because the first few episodes had me hooked and laughing sometimes but along the line when I kind of expected the romance between the leads to start it was still no where to be seen the ml was still in love with his past lover (kinda I think) and she was still bent on not being able to fall in love ( until she kinda accepted that she did). I also feel like they placed too much emphasis on the past lady. To cut all this rambling short because I don’t even know what to say anymore they had a good story and they executed it very bad (in my opinion) especially towards the ending. The romance wasn’t doing it for me heck even when they confirmed their feelings towards each other it was still meh and let’s not even talk about that ending after watching ep15 I kinda saw where they were going although I hoped they wouldn’t but they did. Needless to say it’s still a decent watch and I enjoyed it at least to a point the actors did a good job and the music was my best part.

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A great story about life, love, relationships, and family.

I like how they turned the story into literal vampire + symbolic vampire.

The FL is a symbolic vampire. A type of vampire that sucks the love and fun around her and from other people. Focused only on making ends meet, nothing wrong there, but is dead inside. She thinks she is living her life, but the truth is, she's an “undead”.

Meanwhile, the ML, a literal vampire (or half-vampire in the present day), is a vampire who wants to become a human. Who wants to feel love. Who wants to know what it means to live as a human and enjoy life to its fullest.

Two opposites meet each other. Nothing in common with them. They should repel each other… instead, they slowly attract each other.

The real vampire is making the symbolic vampire realise what she is missing. And the symbolic vampire is only making the real vampire firm in his decision to become a human.

Why? The clue is the fact that he can see his reflection only in her eyes. Because that is not only literal, it is also symbolic. He can see himself in her. The kind of life the FL is living is the life the ML had before he fell in love.

That is… just living for the sake of living.

Exactly what the FL is doing. Living for the sake of living.

Seeing himself in her, with the kind of life she is living, is only strengthening his resolve to become a human. He is done with being a vampire. He wants to find meaning. He wants to enjoy life to its fullest. Who cares if he dies? What is immortality if there is no meaning and purpose to it? He wants to love and be loved “until death do us part”.

And here's the FL, getting curious why a vampire wants to become a human. Why love is so important for this vampire. Because, for her, immortality is a gift, not a curse. For her, she can live a carefree life. She doesn't have to worry about paying bills, or what to eat tomorrow, or where to live next month. She can even make a fortune.

But… a vampire, with immortality and no worries in life, wants to become a human because of love? Knowing he will die as a human? Why indeed?

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While for some the story is cliché, I enjoy stories that add symbolism or deeper meanings to each character, like as I've mentioned, the ML can see his reflection in the FL's eyes is both literal and symbolic. Or, how the FL is a symbolic vampire; and how the two of them are attracting each other instead of repelling.

Good job. Love it!

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A joy to watch - Mondays will never be the same

This little drama is an absolute joy to watch both with the cast acting and the way the story about the half human vampire and the human female is being developed. Of course there's gaps but overall its doing a great job at keeping me hooked with its different take on vampires as well as rom-coms. I love Taecyeon's comedic side...he is an actor who can deliver in any genre. But lets talk abt the FL...she is new and refreshingly different from the usual K-drama actresses. Her acting as the loud, usually grumpy human with a soft heart is so on point. I am looking forward to seeing her in more projects in the future. Heartbeat drama was a good find to keep me happy.

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I can't say I hated it!!!

Okay so I'm gonna be spitting some real facts here.
Overall the show was everything I expected it to be. Was it perfect... hell no but on a OVERALL look is was pretty damn good. I feel the actors were pretty well picked for what the drama was, chemistry could have been better and a little more organized but they did well for what was selected. The music wasn't to much my favorite but it was unique so it was nice to listen to. The story wasn't actually to bad, patchy and some things I feel were rushed or repeated but that's not to say it was all bad. Maybe stretched through a couple more episodes with better details would have been better but for what it was... I laughed, I cried, and I did here and there get the wow factors. The ending hurt my soul cause it left a lot of room for improvement but also left me with a lot of questions like... "Will he come back in the time she is alive?" "Will she die in the current lifetime and than both their times reset be able to meet in the next life?" "Will there be more to tell from this point if another season comes?" .. like he's standing on the balacony but it's like NO ONE looked to see him, there was no interaction so was she just SEEING HIM or had he come back already. There was no time skips to confirm any of the questions I asked myself above, there was nothing to move off of. You just see him there and her looking then that is it... it was a little cliff hangerish and boring... there was no progression... so idk it was just kinda really sad than Bleh. But my overall opinion does stand that for what the show was it wasn't bad, I would without a doubt watch it again and still rate it a 10 cause it does still have that rewatch value for sure.

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A Joke Into Vampire Lore

Story

“Heartbeat” is a drama about a Vampire who wants to become a human and in order to do so he has to sleep for 100 years in a coffin but before completing 100 years he gets involved with a human girl 

And since it involves Vampires and is supposed to be a “romcom”, I was expecting so much, cause I’m so invested in such genre and I watched many. Every Drama or Movie I watched created its own world and mystery. From good to evil to grey areas, every kind of vampire is there, and this Drama was no exception. The director and writer tried hard to create their own world and to come up with a new concept and idea, unfortunately, they started it very well then they ruined it completely. When it comes to plot and writing, creativity and mysteries are not everything, if you can create mysteries, that’s good, very good indeed but if you cannot solve them with ease and wrap them up nicely, it's quite a problem because all such work will go down the drain. And this is what this Drama has done exactly.

As well as, Vampires who are one of the most menacing and terrifying creatures in Fiction, became a total joke; they’re vampires who are not vampires! So neither does it give us the typical vampire lore nor succeed in creating its own. Some will say “This is a rom-com, being absurd is an ordinary thing in such genre” but actually this was only in the first half of the Drama, the other half took a nosedive into another genre.

This Drama had so much potential and could be something and was very good in its first part but was butchered due to the bad storytelling and poor screenwriting.

Acting/Actors

Despite that, the cast was somehow balanced. Taec Yeon’s acting was superb, many of his scenes with In Hae will make you burst into laughter and they had a good chemistry to a certain degree. Most of the supporting actors’ acting was so good, you could tell that they are talented, except for Seo Hoo his acting was terrible, his facial expressions were bizarre and poorly executed, and he was not convincing at all, having him as a villain will not give you that eerie feeling nor will make you think that the situation is serious.

Music

Music was so good and fitting, I really enjoyed it, especially the opening ost “I revive – Han Seung Yoon".

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With tighter writing and better focus, the drama could have truly shone

"Heartbeats" promised an intriguing twist on the vampire-human narrative, but sadly fell short of its potential due to questionable writing choices. The central premise of Seon Woo Hyul's struggle to become human after 100 years of slumber held great promise. However, the execution stumbled as the drama progressed.

The cast, led by Seon Woo Hyul and Joo In Hae, initially showcased engaging dynamics. Seon Woo Hyul's transformation into a half-human added depth to his character, while In Hae's pragmatic survival instincts added a refreshing touch. Unfortunately, the promising start was marred by an overload of supporting characters and unnecessary plotlines that diluted the focus.

Despite being positioned as a comedy, the series lost its humorous touch as it advanced. The trio of vampires, a potential source of comic relief, was woefully underutilized, leaving viewers yearning for more screen time for this quirky ensemble.

The drama's message about change and growth was present, yet the pacing and character development faltered midway. The middle episodes suffered from uneven writing, leading to characters feeling inconsistent and the narrative losing its grip. It was during this phase that the potential of the drama started to wane.

The climax and ultimate demise of Seon Woo Hyul, while poignant, felt somewhat anti-climactic and rushed. His evolution from vampire to half-human was well-portrayed, but the middle section's character inconsistencies diminished the impact of his final transformation.

In conclusion, "Heartbeats" had a fascinating premise that unfortunately crumbled under the weight of unnecessary subplots and uneven character development. Despite its potential, the comedy aspect was overshadowed by lackluster execution. The impactful ending couldn't entirely redeem the drama from its mid-series slump. While the core message was commendable, it was muddled by shaky storytelling. With tighter writing and better focus, the drama could have truly shone.

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Reality with a touch of fantasy

It's been a while since I visited this site to review. So, I came across with this kdrama while having a prime account and it was lit!

To be honest, I watch it for past time at first. Stayed for comedy it brought but men! It's getting good as the eps goes by. Yes, it's a vampire thing but honestly, their theme was much more like a reality. And the plot! Gosh. It's not highly, twisted, chaotic stuff I've ever seen because this was a soft sailing vibe but this has the first bittersweet ending that I've said "that was good". I normally hate stuff like a bittersweet ending but this one didn't bother me at all.

Maybe because I like how FL become consistent even tho it's obv that there's a development in her character, or because they didn't entirely ruin the second character (which is always rooting for every drama) or the wholesome friendship of the Ml to his buddies. Either or other way, this is freakin good. I like how they incorporate the literally reality on this superstitious theme and maybe that's why I like this one.

What I really like about this one was how they sewn the Fl and Ml relationship. There's no such brickering thing and seems natural to me. No sacrifice bullshit too and not really have misunderstanding because they accept the crap and make things out of it. How they handle the rs on each side character and such was good too. You can see the greed, the bad side, the good side and everything that will remind you that no one's perfect. The best thing about this series was they didn't need to emphasize this message. It makes you realize things!

No actual villain too. The annoyance was folded "neatly" and I like how they make things out.

Ghad, maybe it didn't made to my top 3 but I guess, this one deserve to be spotted on my top 10 (which frankly I'll forget about). Love this series, really!

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a melhor farofinha de 2023!

é uma comédia romântica que no fim passa a ser história depressiva. Os personagens tem um desenvolvimento bom, a história dele vai se desenrolando sem pressa, não é aqueles romances corridos, é fofo, aconchegante, divertido e ótimo pra passar o tempo ou sair daquelas ressacas de dorama.

Ao longo do dorama já dá pra ter noção do fim, mas você se prende tanto que acaba não aceitando o último episódio ou não acreditando, mas depois que toda a emoção passa pode-se perceber o quão lindo foi. O amor deles foi sincero, foi apaixonante, eles se acolheram nos piores momentos, se entenderam com suas diferenças e aprenderam juntos a amar verdadeiramente.

Não dava nada por esse dorama e no fim se tornou um dos meus favoritos do ano, recomendo muitoo!

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Comédie vampire légère avec un Ok Taek Yeon à croquer

Nous avons eu droit à des vampires qui brillent au soleil comme des perches arc-en-ciel ou des boules disco. Depuis ce jour, nous sommes vacciné contre les vampires absurdes dans les fictions. Ok Taek Yeon, Ko Kyu Pil et Yoon Byung Hee mêlent humour et émotion dans des performances solides et entraînantes. Un trio de vampires auquel on s’attache sans difficulté. Si des libertés quant à la nature d’un vampire ont été prises, Heartbeat parvient à rendre l’ensemble à la fois farfelue et amusant.

Ok Taek Yeon incarne un vampire de plus de 400 ans. Après presque 100 ans de sommeil, son souhait de devenir enfin un humain s’interrompt brusquement. Ok Taek Yeon dépeint un vampire affectueux et touchant. D’ailleurs, il apparaît bien plus humain comme vampire que les humains eux-mêmes.

Le personnage de Won Ji An aurait mérité un peu plus d’émotions. Si elle apparaît froide et blasée, elle ne laisse que peu de place à l’expression de ses sentiments. Que ce soit lors de la découverte du cercueil, quand elle apprend la véritable nature de Sun Woo Yeol ou encore lorsqu’elle en tombe amoureuse. On peut également mentionner un léger surjeu quant à ses cris grinçants et infondés. Du côté de Park Kang Hyun, bien que ce soit son premier rôle, il le tient jusqu’au bout avec son charmant sourire. Yoon So Hee était délicieusement détestable. Quant à Baek Seo Hoo, le costume du méchant lui convenait parfaitement.

À la fois drôle et fantastique, la romance est secondaire. Cependant, elle se révèle mise en valeur sur ses derniers épisodes. Cela dit, le scénario peut parfois donner l’impression de traîner et tourner en rond. Bien que le final divise, il reste cohérent et ne sort pas de nulle part une carte bonus. Au contraire ! Un final honnête qui s’assume.

En bref, s’il n’est pas exempt de défauts et qu’il n’est pas un incontournable de cette année, Heartbeat reste un drama sympathique et mignon grâce à son ambiance légère et son trio de vampires.

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Except the Ending....

I watched the drama as it was released. The episodes kept me hooked. I really enjoyed the drama.

I am not a fan of slow dramas but even though this was a slow burn I really enjoyed the drama. Even though its a ROMCOM it takes its own sweet time to develop the romance. I feel this is a more realistic and natural way (SHouldnt be talking of realistic in a fantasy drama but you get my point)
The initial episodes were more inclined toward comedy while the later ones were more toward romance.
The main leads looked adorable together. The cast did a decent job.
I don't understand the unnecessary hatred towards the SML and SFL. I know they did some questionable things and are a bit irritating but on their part, they are not unreasonable. The SML had liked the FL for a long and just wanted to protect her. And I feel the ML made the SFL interested in him and then just left her. So their actions are not justified but the point is to also understand their intentions and why they did what they did instead of just blindly hating them.

I liked the gold side story. It was hilarious and keeps you guessing. It was subtly present throughout the plot.

I really hate sad/open-ended dramas.(If you see my profile the topmost tag is happy ending-its very important for me) Even though I had hoped for a clear happy ending, deep down I knew, for that they would have to have some big plothole (Not that there were not many already)
I was really annoyed by the ending but then when I thought about it I came to accept it (what else can you do anyways - Have your own theories :D )

I would have loved it if they had explained the small things that were highlighted so much throughout the drama. (Too much spoilers already so maybe I can leave the details of this)

I also didn't like why ____ had to be Hae Sun at the end. It would have been ok otherwise. Anyway, they didn't end up together. So why? It's just unrealistic. (How I have written its very easy to guess who she might have been, but I'm trying to not spoil everything for someone who is reading my review)

Well, I think you can give it a try. I really liked the drama and would recommend you to watch it. But then everyone has a different taste. Let me know if you liked the drama ! (I always love to have some good discussions on kdramas)

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