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1. I've previously watched Itazura na Kiss and the anime version (I prefer to watch the original adaptions or adoptions from the countries where the stories were created). And Itazura na kiss became one of my favorite dramas.
2. I love the chemistry between Aom & Mike
What I liked:
The acting was top notch. Aom & Mike always have memorable kisses, this show is no exception.
Taliw is definitely more likable and has a bit higher self-esteem, which is always a plus. Her personality is completely different from the Japanese version, which I’m sure a lot of people will appreciate (not me personally but I know others will).
There are some really adorable bonding scenes with Taliw and TenTen’s younger brother.
Taliw’s friends in this version actually care for her and aren’t annoying and air-headed.
Most of the characters seem to respect other’s decisions and are not judging or pressuring, which I found very nice and refreshing.
Why the low ratings:
I came for the storyline and the characters to find out that the story is twisted beyond recognition.
I loved the original storyline since it reminded me of beauty of the beast. His behavior is monstrous and she brought out the good in him, they balanced each other out. Yes, he was crueler in the other adaptions, but it was also more obvious that he loved her compared to this one IMO. Even though Tenten’s supposedly nicer, in this adaption I never came to understand his reasons for being mean.
The pace with which the plot evolved was ridiculous. At one point between their birthdays it seemed like an episode went missing - there were only a few scenes in between. That was a bit confusing. Also, I miss the after “happy ever after part”.
Although I don’t miss Taliw’s character being clumsy and it’s not that I want her to be stupid, but…
if you keep calling the lead dumb, you better make her dumb. It really gets me, Taliw didn’t seem stupid at all (yeah, she’s not very good at her studies but that’s about it). The same with Tenten - there weren’t much scenes showing off his IQ. These traits are their hallmark traits. This is something the director had to Show the audience not Tell and expect to be accepted as given.
The humor that made my stomach hurt; the emotional rollercoaster thanks to the stupidity & low EQ of main character; the mother, my favorite side character EVER – all gone.
If you watched the other versions and liked the plot but were not satisfied with the main characters you’ll love this show. If you’re looking for something extremely similar to the previous remakes you’re bound to be disappointed.
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I rewatch it sometmes AND still have a major second lead syndrome...sadly, but that bitter and sweet feeling makes me watch it.
The music was the best part of the drama to be honest. You can tell they are all gifted...
The acting was okay but still if story was better maybe i would have liked the main lead and the story did not help my second lead problem. If you are a fan of the Rain,L or Krystal go ahead and watch it!
If you think you'r out of good drama's to watch go ahead and see it :) even if you get the second lead thingy you will keep watching...even if you have to skip. The music, the cast and all the bitter sweet feelings i got are the reason i gave the drama a good rating
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One thing I like about this drama other than the amazing soundtrack and camera work is the play on what happens when you don't explain yourself/the situation properly to those around you.
Let me explain....so both Pretty OHY and Han Tae Jin had something happen that stopped them from marrying their other halves and in my opinion it didn't need to go this far lol. Ok Tae Jin had something major happen to him but instead of explaining to Just OHY and truly thinking about her and giving her the choice to decide whether she wanted to stay or go he left her using a cheap ass line like 'I don't like the way you eat'. POHY's reason for leaving was quite deep but again instead of getting mad at Do Kyung there and then she decides to run off. But what I like about this is that they both come back trying to make amends on the ethos that they were 'doing the right thing at the time' and their exes are having none of it.
The cliché would be that they would explain themselves and fall back in love again but they didn't do it this time and I'm so friggin happy.
The story was quite realistic apart from the villain soon-to-be father in law, but other than that it was quite realistic you definitely felt for Tae Jin and POHY even though at points you didn't really want to.
I love the side characters, the guys that work for Do Kyung and JOHY's clique at work who support her and back her up. I also love Soo Kyung and her story, she brings comedy to an otherwise dreary scene but I love how they have expanded on her character and made her storyline deeper and more realistic, I was definitely shocked by her storyline but it made me love her character even more. JOHY's parents are absolutely delightful, I love the stark comparison between her parents and POHY and Do Kyung's family situation.
I don't really see the need for the 2 episode extension because it could have all been completed in the 16 as one full episode I think 15/16 can't remember was dedicated to gushy showy affection between the two mains which kind of made me uncomfortable (probably cos I'm not that kind of girl lol) but I guess it gave the chance for the side characters to round off their story. I did really enjoy the last episode made you smile whilst watching it.
The soundtrack I really enjoyed not too many songs (its on Spotify) but they all worked in their various situations.
Ooooo another thing I loved is the opening, it was really smartly done and fun to watch I never skipped it lol, which I usually do.
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The plot was a bit thin, I admit, especially on the 'common' kdrama tropes side but the drama did put their own spin on it frequently. Putting that aside, however, the moral displayed throughout OMV was pretty inspirational. I can't say: 'Watch this drama. It's mind blowing and has a amazing story that you can't predict.' What I CAN say is: 'It's cute, fluffy, and adorable. Do watch this if you want some fun, bickering romance that is organic and is a genuinely healthy relationship.' At the end of the day, sometimes I just like some classic fare and OMV does just that with the added bonus of So Ji Sub and Shin Min Ah.
Some would disagree with just watching a drama because of an actor/actress. I think it's about priorities. I mean, everyone has varying reasons for watching dramas. For me, having an amazing story and amazing actors is lucky. That's how we get dramas like Healer, once in a blue moon. Back to point though, OMV has a lot of tropes that I guiltily like to watch and they're done well, for the most part. The writer even laughs at himself/herself for using some of the kdrama tropes through the dialogue. That's honestly just hilarious! I also loved some of the past and present scenes (tap tap anyone?); they were done so effectively and just added to the story for me.
It has a stellar three musketeer bromance that grows on you rapidly and makes me laugh every time I see them, a sincere romance that actually works, and throw in some side characters that I can actually kind of relate to at times. Sung Hoon and Henry were so adorable and were the perfect complement to SJS's John Kim persona. The 'evil' second leads, were for once, (for me) so relatable in the end that I was caught by surprise. I even cared about their happy ending which I did not see coming.
I even liked the angst in the third quarter of the drama. You heard me; I actually enjoyed it. It just worked for me and I appreciated how short it was but still made me tear up in all the right ways. It wasn't without flaws but it still showed me enough. I think this is actually the first time for me that I liked the 3rd-4th quarter of a drama slightly bit more than the first half.
The overall moral is that body image shouldn't be everything but lets be honest: it kind of is, in our society. In the beginning, I was a bit turned off because it seemed like everyone was mocking/laughing at Kang Joo Eun for getting fat (and lets be real, she doesn't even look that overweight) But KJE's flippant and "I am who I've always been' attitude made me fall in love with her. Shin Min Ah completely sold me on her character. Although I kept seeing Joo Joong Won (Master's Sun) in So Ji Sub's character, Kim Yeong Ho at first, SJS did eventually differentiate the two characters.
Music didn't catch me at first, but 3rd-4th quarter, I started feeling it more.
I struggled on whether to give this a 8.5 or 9 but in the end, I decided to give it a 9 on the basis that I purely enjoyed this drama on all counts (16 hours well spent) regardless of the fact that the story itself isn't by far up to par with some of the most highly rated dramas.
So, I recommend this drama so much. This IS a rom-com. Sometimes dramas are labeled rom-com and it ends up turning into something else.. I could've done a little less with the corporate plot but it's fine, the drama knew what its strengths were and kept it their focus-the couple chemistry and the comedy.
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Thanks also to those on YouTube for the English subs [uncut] as without them we would never have know such wonderful talent.
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The acting was good. Although there was no really deep dive into any one character's emotions, it was still well done for an action story-line. Plus.... So Ji Sub. Since I watched this AFTER Oh My Venus, I was tickled to see another drama pairing up SJS and Choi Jin Ho. Also, was happy to see Im Ji Kyu again after seeing him in Suspicious Housekeeper. He's a cutie pie.
The music got me. What an iconic song to use, Phantom of the Opera. (although I wonder how/if they got permission to use it). I thought the music supported the action very well. It was a good match.
For rewatch value I score slightly lower, only because I feel like I didn't miss anything or have any confusion that would require me to revisit things. Although the plot was complex, it was explained clearly so I wasn't left scratching my head.
I recommend this for anyone who loves a good mystery, suspense and issues that are neatly resolved (either good or bad) in one episode. If you are looking for a gratuitous So Ji Sub body shot...go watch Oh My Venus. You won't find it here.
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Two ideals, clashing since the beginning of the world.
Two high-ranking officials in the Prosecutor's Office. Two right-hands for each of them. Conflicts of interest. Twists and turns. Conflicts of interests bis.
I basically summed up the storyline. Add some intense drama here, a tragic element there; sprinkle with a background story of a couple ruined by their ideals, and top with the every vilain's motive ever: The Journey to A Better World, and you get Punch in a nutshell.
This drama couldn't have been any better than this, because there's a problem with the storyline: it's too repetitive. It is one idea: plot twists, extended on a period of 16 episodes, considering the first three are an intro. 16 episodes of twists, twists, twists.
You know what's also repetitive ? Lines. Many lines were said more than a handful of times during the series, only sometimes they changed a word, but mostly they remained intact. I probably never read the phrase 'See you in jail' as much in my entire life than while watching Punch (and it was always another character saying it after yet another plot twist)
And those flashbacks.. Sometimes you just gotta play it subtle. No need to bomb the viewer with 5 flashbacks to refer to a certain line or a certain scene. The whole series could've easily been 16 episodes if they only just got rid of filler flashbacks and repetitive lines. It would've been much more digestible.
As for the acting, it depends. Some characters were portrayed in a really plain and annoying, sometimes unrealistic way (hello Yoon Ji Sook, hello Choi Yeon Jin), and although I loved Shin Ha Gyeong's character, she was more on the plain side too, but Jo Jae Hyeon and Kim Rae Won were a pleasure to watch. Kim Rae Won especially. He was excellent on his illness scenes.
...Which leads to yet another plot issue: the main character is supposed to be sick, that's the tragic element, but it doesn't feel like he's sick at all. It is known to the viewer that he's going to die, but the symptoms started showing only near the close end ? Not realistic.
To me, the last episodes really saved it all. Plot twists (again!) but they were intelligent. Lots of crying, so prepare a box of tissue. This was a 7.5, yes, but a nice 7.5.
And although Punch is not a romantic show, it has the most beautiful portrayal of true love, which some people could confuse with affection, but that's really it, a strong affection, genuine care. No passion here. No lovey-dovey scenes and butterflies everywhere.
But one child, the physical link between two people; and one idealistic goal:
that the child grows up in a world of justice.
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Sometimes the simple truths of life are the most riveting. I won't lie and say there weren't some drama tropes present. There were, but isn't life what these tropes are based off of? There was a story line about episode 4 that turned out to be a horribly bad joke, and that's really my only complaint. Because even that bad joke had you reflecting on life.
The power of this storyline is the view from the point of view of the parents and we also get glimpses of what the kids are thinking. The parents understand what the kids are thinking because they've live it all. They've been there. Many truths are revealed on both sides. Parents are aware their children are too busy living their lives. Children can't understand that their parents won't be there forever. Small, but powerful truths make up this story.
The age differences also kept the story fresh, though the youngest person was 40 for one of the main roles. It's not only refreshing to see this type of story on the drama scene, but to actually have older actors having such well developed roles. It can be tiring seeing older actors as nothing but one dimensional parents, or filler roles. You know where an older person is expected to be, or they have a young person play an advanced age.
The focus of the story stays on the older cast even though the 40 year old, daughter is telling it as she writes her book. It's probably why I felt like her love story could have used a little more development and time. Especially in episode 15 (where I felt the pacing was off). However, that means the other character's story lines are amazing. When we finally learn about everyone’s past and present circumstances I loved it. I don't want to spoil anything, but there's many truths that I loved seeing present in this drama. (Yeah, I'm all about truths.) The writing stays on top of all of those lead character's stories and no one is left out. It was perfect.
The cast was everything I had hoped for and more. Of course they're all seasoned veterans to acting, all to their own varying degrees. So it's no surprise that these ladies and gentleman delivered brilliant performances. The chemistry was fabulous and I could believe that these woman have been friends since preschool age. They've stayed in each others' lives.
The music was fantastic! The styles and variety of sounds all fit somehow and were brilliant. From songs for the characters, to a general feel good vibe that brought a smile to my face every time. It was very unique and I appreciated that. I loved that one song had this big bopper tune to fit the resident “playboy”. I have a niggling suspicion that he may have even sang it.
There are so many layers to this drama. It's definitely not a typical one and I hope this inspires better roles for seniors. For writers to realize that older actors are loved, and a great drama would have those characters having pivotal roles. Oh, I'd rewatch this. Just so I could see the amazing friendships and reality of these characters again. I loved how well the writing balanced the fun, humor, and warm hearted nature of the story/characters with the sad truth of age and life. It was beautiful and I thank writer No Hee-Kyung for taking me on it.
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This drama portrayed the story of Queen Seondok of Silla in a fictional way. You will find some scenes unbelievable and some scenes were just out of this world LOL but irregardless, this was still a good drama.
The actors were good specially the antagonist, Lady Mishil! Go Hyun Jung portrayed her character very well. As a matter of fact, she won the grand prize in baeksang awards and daekasang awards last 2009 for her Lady Mishil portrayal. Funny because instead of hating her, you will love her. To be honest, she's the one who gave spice on the story, not the main character :D I love her and Bidam, they're my favorite characters on the show. Mother and son :D
Other actors were also great, Lee Yo-Won gave justice to her role as deokman/queen seondeok. She fits the role very well. Perfect choice for me. The young deokman also did a good job! Very clever, funny, wise and cute :3 I also like the characters Jookbang and Godo. Their tandem was very funny! Also one of the reason why this drama is perfect.
The background music was awesome! It was an additional excitement when the scenes were intense. It will rise you up from your sit and will give you a goosebumps!
The ending was tragic, very sad, it makes me shed tears :'( but still a good drama!
This is a perfect 10 for me! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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The characters in the story can somehow resembles to most of us viewers. Our female lead represents successful woman of today. Our heroine is a woman who is rational, witty, successful and with self-confidence yet also have shortcomings especially when it comes to love. I like how Cheng You Qing was shown as strong woman who always rescue a friend in need yet maintain her rationale and clear judgment on situations, unlike other heroine who always shout, do whatever they want to do and irrational. While our male lead is a man that everyone wishes to wed. I like how LI Da Ren is characterize as a simple man who strive hard to his work, making viewers believe that perfect man doesnt have to be chaebol's heir or a rich man. I like how both of our leads are smart, values family and friends, and not perfect yet deserves admiration.
I really like the chemistry between Ariel Lin and Che Bo Lin. And I think they really fit and give justice to the characters.
I really love the signs of ageing in the beginning of each episodes and the charms of mature woman at the end. I can say that this drama is really "Intelligent". Intelligent in a way that it teaches a lot to viewers. Each conversation is very honest, straight and a lot to learn from it. Even the drama theater of Uncle Bai is aritstically done and lot to reflect with. I personally like the editing of the scenes especially their phone conversation, as if their talking face to face to each other. I really find many quotable quotes from the entire drama.
Many people find this drama as simple and boring. And honestly I also find it boring sometimes. I feel it will be better if it is less than or just 10 episodes. But I really like how the whole direction lead us to the predictable ending.Rather than roller coaster emotions, this drama gave viewers a comfortable feeling as if we are part of our leads' everyday life and love story.
This drama is not the best from all I'd watch but something really worth watching and I can proudly say a Really Good One. I think it will berank two from my Taiwanese drama I'd watch.
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it's one of the rare cases where I was more interested in the supporting characters than the lead characters.
the acting is really great
i will defenitily rewatch this ,maybe next year.
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