1) The reason I watched this : At the beginning I never considered watching this drama but later on many friends kept recommending it and asking for my opinion about it thus I decided to give it a go. Note: I just completed this drama (Three days Dramathon) that’s why I decided to write a review while it’s still fresh. 2) Storyline/Plot: *The drama script is the reason that made this drama unique and appealing. It had an unusual plot that’s why it seemed very intriguing. Positive Points: *The drama’s concept is a huge positive point that counts for this drama, there were too many interesting twists related to the drama’s general aspect. *Main Genres: --->Drama: The dramatic side was plainly present which made the storyline full of touchy feelings that can get through too many hearts out there; there were a respectable amount of melodramatic moments that would make you tear. However, the drama didn’t fall into the tragedy level which is a good point. --->Fantasy: This was the most important element in the drama (I would’ve dropped it if it was absent); supernatural events were this drama’s core and the reason that made too many twists happen. I just can’t imagine this drama without Fantasy or supernatural actions. Negative Points: --->Romance: To start with, don’t watch this drama if you’re searching for a fluffy romantic story. Actually, don’t watch this drama if you’re looking for any romantic story. If you keep waiting for the romantic development then you’d feel very annoyed as you won’t get what you want. Although it doesn’t mean that romantic stories were completely off because they weren’t but you shouldn’t watch this drama basing on the romantic concept. Note: I didn’t hate romance in this drama but I can’t possibly consider it as a positive point. *The storyline felt dragging and slow at some points because there weren’t too many plot changes that would make you invested into events. Story: 8.5/10. 3) Acting/Cast: *Let me say this, I am barely familiar with this drama’s leading roles but I must say they delivered great feelings. Lee Yo Won was the actress that touched me deeply in here; she’s really skillful since she was able to successfully portray two characters at the same time, I really liked that. Gyu Ri was good too but I can’t say she was able to deliver too many touchy feelings the way Yo Won did. The rest of the cast were genuinely respectable when it comes to their acting skills and the way they portrayed their roles. *As for characters, Ji Hyun wasn’t very appealing as a character; it makes you think about many annoying innocent lead females in other Korean dramas. As for Yi Kyung, it was interesting to follow its character development even though she appeared dark in a very bothersome way but her personality was able to repair itself little by little (especially near the ending) Han Kang wasn’t that great as a lead male, I haven’t sensed those feelings of a strong lead male like it’s supposed to be but I don’t think it’s him to blame because the center of this story was Ji Hyun and Yi Kyung. *Other cast were good enough, I liked Ji Hyun parents and friends no matter who they are (good or bad) because they added a good taste overall. *Appreciated character: The scheduler when he’s the reaper! Actually he’s my favorite character in here, the cheerful feelings and appearance he had made the drama very enjoyable. I liked his existence no matter where or when because he added soul to this drama’s general concept. *Relationships: --->Romance: Although the storyline didn’t have too many romantic developments, the chemistry wasn’t fully absent. --->Ji Hyun and Yi Kyun: This was the most interesting and captivating relationship in the whole drama, I just love the plot twists related to their relationship. Moreover, I liked the developments and hardships that those two characters had to go through. --->The triangle: Although this is close to your usual Korean drama triangle, it felt different somehow. Cast: 8/10 Acting: 8.5/10 4) The ending: I can understand why everyone is upset about the ending. Honestly speaking, it was a very realistic because if it ended otherwise, it wouldn’t be impressive. Moreover, if it ended the way everyone wants it to be then it would’ve been a very shallow fan-service ending. The ending: 9/10. 5) My impression (How did affect me): *This is my subjective space so let me say this: I haven’t enjoyed this drama the way everyone did; it wasn’t boring but it wasn’t that impressive too. *While watching this I was only interested in the result of the 49 days, the hardships of soul-changing and most of all, Ji Hyun and Yi Kyun relationship. Other than that, it wasn’t that appealing. Oh, and let’s not forget the scheduler he was my favorite character here and the reason that made me go through this drama. *Is this drama memorable: For the majority, this is an unforgettable drama but for me it isn’t except the details that I mentioned earlier (Ji Hyun, Yi Kyun relationship and the scheduler). My impression: 7/10. 6) Overall: *If you like supernatural dramatic stories then watch this. *If you’re looking for a different drama then you may like this. *49 Days is a drama that’s full of deep feelings wrapped up with a supernatural concept while containing some fascinating twists. Overall: 8.5/10.