Reviews

Honestly, when I first read the plot synopsis for this drama, I was skeptical about how good it would be. However, once I made it through a few episodes, I found myself enjoying it. One thing I liked was how the main plot point wasn't drawn out till the halfway point. Instead, different characters are revealed different parts at different points.It feels more natural to me that way.

The age gap wasn't as much of a sticking point as I thought it would be. When it does come up, it's more so from keeping appearances, and personality standpoint.
I am pleased that there wasn't a love triangle in this drama, there is a love line but it doesn't go the malicious route that most love lines do.

This is the third drama that I've watched a drama with Seo In Guk (Master's Sun and Reply 1997 being the other two) and it was nice seeing him take on a dual role. He was able to bring the youthful/playful side as Min Suk, and the mysterious/mature within Hyung Suk's character. Even though I kinda wanted to see more of Hyung Sik's character, the bits that we did of home was enough for me taking into account the overall progression of the story.

I have never watched a drama with Lee Ha Na but she was a delight as Soo Young. She really nailed the quirky mannerisms of the character such as her posture, and facial expressions without me feeling that she was phoning it in. Also, kudos to the wardrobe department for making Soo Young for reflecting her personality with overdoing it.

Lee Soo Hyuk is the perfect brooding second male lead as Jin Woo.
Other than the scenes with Lee Ha Na and Seo In Guk, the scenes between Seo In Guk and Lee Soo Hyuk were a favorite of mine. Their playful banter kinda brings out the more genuine side to Jin Woo, where he doesn't have to be serious all the time.

Another thing that I loved was how we got to see the tertiary characters outside the realm of the primary/secondary characters. Jin Woo, Yoo Ah, Tae Suk & Duk Hwan, the Retail Team, and (most importantly) Grandpa. No one was put on the back burner for the sake of the main characters' story.

The chemistry between the two main characters was the driving force in my enjoyment of this drama. By the end, both characters helped bring out the best in each other. Min Suk sees Soo Young for what she is, but his love for her aids in her becoming a "cool, modern woman." While Soo Young helps Min Suk see that hockey isn't the end-and all be-all for him.

Although the last two episode felt a little rushed to me, there was an overall cuteness to it that I enjoyed and everything came full circle for Min Suk and Soo Young. There were subtle references that connected the finale with previous episodes. As an aside, Seo In Guk is a good kisser.

Jung In's "As Life Goes On" and Seo In Guk's "The Way to Come Back" are standout songs from the OST.

All in all, this was a light, fun drama that I thoroughly enjoyed.

Leia Mais

I really thought the casting was great for this drama. Excellent choice, casting Baro as a young Kim Gil Do. It is completely believable that he would grow up to look like Jo Jae Hyeon. Chun Jung Myung seems to only take these dark dramas now. I miss him in lighter dramas.

The music was decent for the genre, nothing you would add to your ipod.

The story was something that originally looked interesting. However the write up is misleading. There were way more victims and very little of the underdog winning any battles throughout most of the drama, so in that was it was disappointing.

I wouldn't watch this again. It was hard to get through the first time. Depressing.

Leia Mais

I originally watched the Taiwanese version of FTLY. I had high expectations for the Korean remake, however I prefer the original. The same could be said for My Queen, although Witch's Romance had it's good points.

I loved the cast. I am such a huge Jang Hyuk fan, and Jang Na Ra has been steadily making her way to the top of my favorite actress list. However, I found Jang Hyuk's portrayal of Lee Gun difficult to watch. When he was being serious, hearts were popping around my head, but that laugh....even though they explained it....was too much for me. I cringed every time, all twenty episodes. I am sad about that, because I could watch Jang Hyuk all day. (Let's not get started on that hair)

HOWEVER, even though I loved the Korean cast, Chen Joe in the Taiwan cast delivered such a performance that my chest hurt. Her delivery of the terrified, pleading mother was moving and touching, while the Korean version really fluffed that entire event, watering it down for the Korean audience.

I am glad I watched it, but I would not watch it again. There are other dramas that I love the two main actors in, and would willingly rewatch rather than this.

Leia Mais

Oh, this show!! I just didn't give it a 10 because it took me 5~6 episodes to start to love it, but when I did was so wonderfull! The cast was amazing (all of them) and felt so good to not watch a show where do you really hate someone.. a drama where you can recognize a little bit of yourself in every character (this year the dramas are being so fucking human). Eric did an amazing job and so did Hyun Jin, it was nice to watch how people who got trully hurt can go over it and be real happy.. Their love made me cry out loud and laugh too. Ye Ji Won as Soo Kyeong and Kim Ji Suk as Ji Sang was hilarious! Every time they appeared on the scream I just knew that would be amazing.. when they started to speak in french, OMG! HAHAHAHA! Kim Mi Kyung as Hae Young mother was a show apart: when I was watching her I felt like I was watching my mom, a lion mom that does everything for her baby lion and this is so beautiful.! Like I said this is a must watch drama! Everything was amazingly done and the sound is a plus one at this show. Maybe because he is a sound director, dunno, but almost all the scenes have remarkable sounds/soundtracks. I'll definitely miss it at my mondays/tuesdays and rewatch it some other time.

Leia Mais

This is one of those dramas that never got much recognition but is wickedly good once you into it. I remember I didn't even plan to watch it but got hooked after checking the first episode. Actually, it's not that special anymore but back in the days, such strong female characters and "weak" male characters weren't that popular.

The drama is generic yet fresh and different. There are slow and boring moments but mostly the show keeps a nice pace and has good dynamics, the balance between comedy and seriousness is really good. The acting, well... at first it seemed like the worst acting ever but the characters grew on me quite a lot and after finishing the drama I missed it right away. Some of the characters were ridiculous to the point it was actually hilarious and I guess, it's better not to take this drama too seriously. There is a certain brilliance to this whole drama if you ca get past the fact that it's completely ridiculous. All in all, the plot and everything in it was pretty realistic too.

Ah, and the chemistry! The chemistry! The chemistry between miss Kim and Moo Yeol is great, actually near the perfection. When they are together they are whole and when they are apart something is missing. Though, from the very beginning, they were a bit too comfortable with each other considering they had just met. And I'm surprised there is not contract dating and such, I was sure there will be one but actually, the dating thing wasn't important at all.

Leia Mais

I have several favorite dramas, but this one is on top of the list. The story, the acting, the music, and most specifically the moral of the story touched me. Here's my review by parts:

STORY - This isn't your typical chaebol/poor girl romcom story. Yes, the male lead is "rich" and the female lead "poor", but the essence is completely different. The way their relationship develops is pure magic. The two last episodes that were "fillers", as the drama was supposed to be 16 episodes, not 18, didn't have that "filler" feeling. They used them wisely to extend this excellent story. The other couples were so unique in their own way too. The other couples' scenes were entertaining, not boring like in other dramas. Also the second leads didn't finish the story like the "bad" ones. There was good character development in them. And, the ending. What a beautiful ending that was. It was so well written. Congrats to the writers, they did really well!

ACTING/CAST - Perfect. The lead couple's chemistry was so real. All their scenes portrayed the feelings incredibly well. The cheesy ones, were cheesy but not overly cheesy. The arguing ones felt real. And the hot scenes, were HOT. The passion in them was unbelievable. The other actors did really well too. My favorite was Ye Ji Won as Park Do Kyung's sister. All her scenes were funny and/or touching.

MUSIC - I've downloaded them all on my phone. As I'm more of a balladeer, my favorite song is "If It's You", but all the other ones were excellent and fitted nicely with their scenes.

REWATCH - I don't usually rewatch dramas, but this one is so good that I see myself rewatching this soon.

OVERALL - As I said above, I think this is my favorite drama from all time. It had everything, even the psychological part that I like so much and it's usually non-existent in romcoms. Also the moral of the story for me is that we should try everything we want to do, so that we don't regret it later. That touched me and changed my way to see life. To end this review, the phrase in the ending: "Please live. We are grateful that you're alive" touched me so much.

Everyone who's thinking of giving this a go or not, do it! You won't regret it. :)

Leia Mais

Well... I started to watch because i heard really good things about Another Oh Hae Young... i was searching for something really romantic and i think that i really got the point! This drama was really something! I love every second of this even the secondary couples!
The main actor was so cute about his feelings and when he was embaressed, i really loved his acting!
This drama was amazing from the start till the end! I was crying like a baby in last minutes of the episode thinking that something bad was about to happening ;_;
The music was soo fitting| God, when i heard a french OST here i thought " what!? why?" and then some characters had to talk in french so the others wouldn't know what they were talking about!
You should really give a chance to watch this!

Leia Mais

Fresh drama and different prospective about love with light comedy included. However, no mistaking - this is a romantic drama and the writers had the guts to explore several levels of love through its outstanding cast of actors and actresses. Once you become hooked - the story becomes engaging to the point you become judgmental and critical or situations :out loud.:, I found myself talking to the television set without hesitation. What is the most intriguing for me is adult immaturity in the matter of love, life and consequences. - Add the word pride and sometimes lack of it you begin to enjoy each episode more and more. Ending did not disappoint and that is why the high rating

Leia Mais

Descendants of the Sun has it all on genres of k-drama not only a melodrama but also an action packed series that will make you feel intense it also has a light comedy on the characters especially on the supporting characters.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

When I first heard about DOTS, I immediately watch it right away because I saw on my SNS accounts that Song Joongki is the lead and I miss him so much in dramas because he enlisted on 2013 and he just came back from army. He is also my ultimate k-actor Oppa because he is cute, charming and handsome at the same time <3 I also noticed when I was watching the first episode that Song Hye Kyo is the female lead and she's an ageless beauty and also one of my favorite korean actresses. I wasn't really hooked on the first episode because as I've said earlier that I only watch it because of Song Joongki but I got hooked on the 3rd episode because I understand what the story is.

ON THE CHARACTERS

Song Joongki as Captain Yoo Si Jin/Big Boss - I REALLY LOVE BIG BOSS! <3 Big Boss for me is an eye candy for this drama because how a soldier can be handsome at the same time?! <3 I also like the way he jokes to Kang Mo Yeon. He's one of my favorite male lead because he is playful and brave. Song Joongki's portrayal as Yoo Si Jin. He really fits this role <3

Song Hye Kyo as Dr. Kang Mo Yeon/Beauty - I am amaze on her character as a doctor. Though what I didn't like at her was she is hiding her feelings for Yoo Si Jin :|

JinGoo as Sergeant Major Seo Dae Young/Wolf - I love the bromance with him and Big Boss <3 I like Jingoo's portrayal as Seo Dae Young and he is also handsome even though he has a tan skin <3

Kim Jiwon as Lieutenant Yoon Myeong Joo - Idk why but I like Yoon Myeong Joo than Kang Mo Yeon though I love Kim Jiwon here than her other roles like The Heirs, SHE'S ALSO PRETTY! <3

TEAM ALPHA - SQUAD GOALS! <3

OVERALL PLOT/STORYLINE OF THE DRAMA
As I've said on the first line, it is one of k-dramas that has a unique storyline. No Love Triangle, no rich guy-poor girl who fall inlove, no identity switch, etc. For me, this k-drama is a mature one that teaches us about our profession or our jobs in life. All the feels are here in this k-drama.

MORAL LESSON OF THE DRAMA
It's just simple. Love for the country regardless of nationality, race, gender and religion and also we must balance our priorities in life especially in our work or school works.

10/10. MY #1 FAVORITE K-DRAMA(ALSO BRIDAL MASK). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Leia Mais

Another Oh Hae Young/Another Miss Oh is not your typical romantic-comedy that will make you laughed out loud most at your seats. It is a dramatic romance-comedy drama that will not only make you laugh but also will make you feel sentimental and touched by the characters.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
When I first heard about this drama, I felt curious because I saw some netizens on facebook that they are currently watching it. At first, I told myself that I will not watch an on-going drama after DOTS but as my curiousity goes up, I watched it right away when it was only 6 episodes and I started to marathon it in order to catch up with the latest episodes.

I sensed that this drama was all about fate and love and I thought that this drama is also about mistaken identity or switch identity because of two Oh Hae Youngs but they have really the same name! *shocks*

ON THE CHARACTERS

Eric Mun as Park Do Kyung - I find Do Kyung's character as the typical male lead that does not confess his feelings right away for the female lead though I find his character as a Sound Producer very unique because it is my first time to see the male lead like the type of the job. I love Eric's portrayal as Park Do Kyung, I love him more! It makes me want to watch his previous dramas MY AHJUSSI! <3

Seo Hyun Jin as Just Oh Hae Young - I love her being cool and free spirited woman. The only female lead that I was sentimental and touched by her character, really love her 'till the end. I like Seo Hyun Jin's portrayal as Just Oh Hae Young and she really nailed it! Also looking forward for her dramas.

Jeon Hye Bin as Pretty Oh Hae Young - REALLY PRETTY OH HAE YOUNG <3 Though I am not really hooked on her character because she was popular when she and JOHY when they are in Highschool.

Lee Jae Yoon as Han Tae Jin - I was really annoyed on Tae Jin because of what he did on JOHY >.< He needs to reflect on his conscience on what he did to JOHY and on his company.

JUST OH HAE YOUNG'S PARENTS - FAMILY GOALS! They are your typical parents especially JOHY's Mom that are supportive and at the same time very overprotective but I also felt that they want the best for their daughter. I REALLY LOVE JOHY'S MOM! One of my favorite k-drama land Mom

Kim Ji Seok as Lee Jin Sang - I find his character very funny even though he is a playboy though he is also handsome, I still find him funny xD

Ye Ji Won as Park Soo Kyung/Isadora - I didn't like her character at first because of her moody attitude but as time goes by, I find her character likeable especially when she is with Jin Sang, she is also funny xD

OVERALL PLOT/STORYLINE OF THE DRAMA.
I can say that this drama has also a unique storyline, the only common cliche here on this drama is the love triangle among the characters. The plot twist of this drama is somehow unexpected that it will make you feel nervous of what will happen to the main characters. You can easily get interested on this drama because it's a rom-com drama and I know that everyone loves romantic-comedy drama.

MORAL LESSON OF THE DRAMA
Do not lead on a person if you can't commit him/her 'till the end or do not lead into a person that doesn't have a relation about you. Everything happens for reason, if it does not come to you, there's always behind a reason to it or in other words, if it's meant to be then it will happen it is also fate or destiny. Lastly, live life to the fullest.


10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. MUST-WATCH DRAMA. NOT THAT OVERRATED.

Leia Mais

Gaksital is a combination of action and historical drama. At first, I was hesitating to watch it because it is a historical drama and I rarely watch historical dramas. But then, one of my followers on my twitter spazz account recommended me to watch this drama because it is one of a kind drama.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS
On episode 1, I got hooked(YES. It is one of the dramas that I got hooked on the first dramas) Why I got hooked? It is not because of Joowon but because the story itself made me interested and I already felt that I will feel intense on this drama. This is my 3rd action drama that I watched.

ON THE CHARACTERS

Joowon as Lee Kangto/Sato Hiroshi - On the first half episodes, I find him an anti-hero because of his attitude on this drama though as I carefully knowing his character, he is one of a kind lead and a risky man. Joowon's portrayal as Lee Kangto is DOPE and IMPRESSIVE (YOU CAN REALLY FEEL HIS EMOTIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN HE CRIES) and he is one of the best korean actors. I became a fan of Joowon on this drama

Park Ki Woong as Kimura Shunji - I find him as a typical second male lead but as the episode goes by, his character grew into a dark one. Park Ki Woong's portrayal as Shunji is also impressive and it is my first time watching him in a drama and I wished also he will be the main lead.

Jin Se Yeon as Mok Dan Sari - One of the bravest and independent woman that I saw in k-drama land. I find Mok Dan's patriotrism for her country realistic because she is proud on who she is and of course her nationality. I find Jin Se Yeon on her portrayal as Mok Dan as a mature one(She's only a '94 liner like me)

Han Chae Ah as Ueno Rie/Rara - I was annoyed at Rara because I find her very mysterious about herself. Though the good thing about her is she is a badass woman who can easily beat bad guys x) I kinda ship him with Shunji(They also look good together). Han Chae Ah really fits on this role.

Shin Hyeon Jun as Lee Kangsan - Am I the only one who was touched by his character? He is a Village Idiot but somehow he truly cares for his family especially on his younger brother Lee Kangto. I was impressed on Shin Hyeon Jun's portrayal as Lee Kangsan.

On the supporting characters, JOB WELL DONE *thumbs up*

OVERALL PLOT/STORYLINE OF THIS DRAMA
This drama is well-written and it will made you interested if this genre of this drama is not your cup of tea though. I can say that this is more cliffhanger than DOTS(it's also one of my top one drama) and also it is a roller coaster of feels. The cinematography of this drama is amazing and has a good quality and I was thinking also if this drama was pre-produced. When I was searching on the synopsis of this drama, I saw that it is one of the highest rating dramas of 2012(It really deserves a high rating) **I suggest that you need a free time if you are going or planning to watch this drama**

MORAL LESSON OF THE DRAMA
It's simple, you should love your country regardless of your race, religion, nationality and gender and also you should be proud of who you are. Lastly, everyone can be a hero and a leader for everyone.


10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. MUST-WATCH. ONE OF MY #1 K-DRAMA.

Leia Mais