Reviews

Code Blue 2 stays true to its series- as it focuses heavily on the medical aspect; however what's different? This season touches you more in an emotional and deeper aspect as Code Blue 2 deals with personal challenges the team faces and even you might tear up as well.

Story: This season is more personal- and you could tell with the first episode. With most if not all of the original cast; it makes you nostalgic and gives you a sense of security that you know who you're watching and what they are like. This season is also fantastically paced, never a dull moment as the new challenges that this season brings pulls you in; sympathizing with the characters. Every episode deals with a new medical challenge that would make you curious and intrigued as to how the team will tackle their new problems.

Acting: With the same cast as the last season; you feel a sense of security and safety- knowing who the characters are and how they work together, you will not be disappointed.

Music: Same old music as last season- but it doesn't become a bother as the soundtrack is beautiful

Rewatch: Like the first season, I will definitely revisit and watch both seasons once again as medical dramas (like this rare one) have a special spot in my heart.

Genre? Family- This season deals with heavier challenges each character faces, as it touches you on a personal level. With every episode, you will understand each character more and realize and understand the choices they make.
Romance? Family Romance is more prominent- although like the last season, if you squint- perhaps you'll find something there *winks

Leia Mais

Code Blue is an underrated Jdrama that deserves more attention. Why? This is one of the rare dramas that combine both medical aspects and reality together in a way that leaves you feeling as if you were a part of the medical team as well.

Story: This drama is all about medicine and the situations hospitals and staff face, and although this drama is not one that leaves you on the edge of your seat with the end of each episode, the story is paced well that makes you intrigued; wondering the possibilities that lie with every new episode and what new challenges are faced. The reality aspect I found in this drama was the fact that the challenges each individual and team faced are easily understood by the audience as we are easily able to sympathize with them.

Acting: The acting was beautifully done- although you could tell that just some actors/actresses may not be the best; their characters mature and grow more in-depth that will make you sympathize and feel as if you knew them personally.

Music: The music was skillfully picked- although the tracks were limited to a certain number of songs, it was appropriate and it sounded amazing. Downloaded several of the tracks myself.

Rewatch: I would definitely rewatch both seasons, as I truly enjoyed this drama, as it is one of the rare dramas that focuses only on the medical aspect, staying true to the end.

*Genres: Medical: 100% heavily focused on; medical dramas lovers approved.
Romance: Unless you squint very hard and tilt your head a bit, perhaps you may be able to see some romance developing, however instead of the lover romance; I found that family romance in the individual stories of the patients and actors were slightly more prominent.

Conclusion? Give this series a try- it would be worth it as it is only 11 episodes for each season- therefore it doesn't drag on at all and you won't feel as if you wasted your time!

Leia Mais

I don't watch school dramas. But I've learned that the Korean spin on things can make boring/annoying genres interesting. Also, with everyone at a younger age, it's also a different dynamic. It's easier to understand their relationship with their parents too.
I think I have a thing for tests and teamwork. I like the concept of a bunch of newbies entering a new program and undergoing trials together.
There are a lot of illogical things that happen but the important thing is that I could understand why the character did what they did in response to these illogical situations.
One subtle theme of this drama is the little things that can change the course of an individual's life.
Honestly, the messages of this drama didn't interest me very much and the musical inspiration and rade rah, the teacher pep talks and especially the teacher politics were all quite blah.
I liked how each individual had a different personality emerge when they were engaged in music. The grouch looked so happy when she was singing and the shy one was so confident when he was dancing.

Love Triangle
I liked how both the boys had a different foundation with Hye Mi. Jin Guk related to her on the basis of their lack of parenting and the troubles that they were both in.
Sam Dong's relationship with Hye Mi really was about the music. How because he chose her, he chose music and afterward, she helped him choose music. What happens to them because of this is pretty intense and done really well.
I have a thing for guys who can put up with the prickly girl.
Both the guys are lovely. And do things for Hye Mi that are quietly extravagant.
Also, that scene when Jason confronts Hye Mi about the love triangle is hilarious.

Hye Mi
“For the sake of my livelihood I am very tired.”
Hye Mi's in a tight spot. She is also really aggressive to the point of stupidity. She clings to her pride desperately.
Her self-preservation drives her to lash out at kindness. Even when she does care for people, she doesn't want them to be troubled by her burdens so she pushes them away.
It was a relief to see her icy facade begin to melt when she discovered altruism in life.
Similar to other characters, I learned to understand and appreciate her way of caring for people.
As for the actress, she's pretty awesome. I liked how different she looked from her little girl smiling face to her bitch face. She had a really effective range of expressions.

Hye Seong
This kid starts off as bratty but I really came to love her. She has a special relationship with Jin Guk. So adorable.

Sam Dong
“Sam Dong looks like a fool who only knows Hye Mi.”
Sam Dong is shy and awkward and innocent. I liked seeing him gain confidence in his music and how much attitude he had when he danced. Also how boyish and selfless he was in his love for Hye Mi.
He's a mama's boy and he's sensitive. He wears his heart on his sleeve and I loved his rawness.
Jin Guk was beautiful but Sam Dong's shining moments really just blew me away.

Jin Guk
Jin Guk is sort of the bad boy. But he's way too nice and patient. So, maybe it's better to say he's the too-cool-for-you kind of guy. I appreciated the little ways that he'd look out for people.
Unlike Hye Mi, he instantly melts under kindness.

Bromance / Sisterhood
I liked the dynamic of the boys with the worldly Jin Guk and the naive Sam Dong. The boys were also probably the first dudes to be so civil about their rivalry. I enjoyed their honest talks with each other.
I enjoyed the girl friendship in this. I feel like there's not a lot of girl relationship development in Kdramas.

Teachers
Student - “Mr. Yang looks young.”
Mr. Yang - “Last week, when I went for a drink, they asked for my ID.”
Mr. Kang - “That's because you look like a criminal.”

Leia Mais

At first i was suprised by the high rating of this show but despite of that i decided to give it a chance. The whole center of it is relationships. That is relationships of all kinds: friendships, family ties, romance . It was a solid romantic comedy with a good prospect that wasn't ruined by unnecessary heavy melodrama. We got a good look in the 2 main characters' pasts and the events in their lives that shaped them and their opinions. Me , being very into comedy , i found the sense of humor spot on. I laughed, i cried, i felt engaged.
As far as the acting goes i was not as impressed with every single part of the cast. I liked everyone buuuuut i can't say i fell in love with anyone as it has happened with other kdramas.
Overall, it is a great show that depicts honest and real situations of everyday life, with its ups and downs, gives us a glimpse of married life as it really is: with the good , the bad and the ugly that comes with saying "i do" and i trully reccomend it

Leia Mais

**This is a very personal review**

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains UNAWAKENED" I wholeheartedly agree and believe in every word.


I cried myself to sleep every time I finished one ep of this drama it's been a wonderful but painful journey. I'm not someone who cries easily not in real life and not for movies or dramas. Imaginary Cat touches a personal issue for me and every ep it felt "bittersweet". I'd laugh while watching and cry while sleeping. The drama has brought back beautiful flashbacks (which I never forgot) but it has also torn my heart into pieces like no drama ever did.

I'm a pet owner who had her heart torn into pieces the moment she lost her beloved companion and it took me forever to collect the pieces. I knew if I start this drama it would kill me a thousand times every time I watch that beautiful friendship that wonderful inexplainable bond, though I knew it I couldn't stop myself from doing so. I didn't care how many times this will kill me I didn't care how long will it take me I to recover and move on after this I just had to watch it (Bok Gil is a Scottish Fold cat and my cat was a Scottish Fold how can I possibly not watch it?). This drama is a gift to all those who lost a beloved pet, it's a gift sent to me how can I not watch it...

Thank you Imaginary Cat Team for this priceless gift to me and to all animal lovers and pet owners in the dramaland. Finally a drama which speaks of the beautiful bond between a human and an animal. Finally This wonderful bond this amazing relationship this unconditional love this unexplained attachment is presented in K drama. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Imaginary Cat:

Story
Jong Hyun (Yoo Seung Hoo) is an orphan, he has problem socialising with people. He find it hard to express his feelings so he ends up isolating himself from others. He has lost someone he cared for in a tragic way and from that point on Jong Hyun has always been building up walls between him and any person who approaches him. He is cold and mean on the surface because he doesn't want to open up to anyone but his cat Bok Gil. Though Bok Gil is a cat in the drama they make it easy for you to understand her character through her thoughts (narrative voice).

This is a beautiful story between two abandoned friends/companions who found each other. Jong Hyun's love for Bok Gil and their relationship is something beyond words, words never could describe the bond between humans and pets it's forever a mystery only people who owns pets understands. Give this drama a chance and look beyond what the description is trying to say and maybe you can feel it and understand it too.

While watching Imaginary Cat eps I envied every moment and every scene between Jong Hyun and Bok Gil, watching them together was both happiness and despair it was a reminder that I no longer have those moments anymore all I have are flashbacks and an everlasting pain.

Acting
If you see the scenes between those two (Jong Hyun and Bok Gil) you will hardly believe its acting!! Those two were flawless!! You can act/fake out relationship between humans but how can you act fake out relationship with an animal? this isn't a just normal pet story the story is completely focused on the relationship between those two. As a pet owner myself I must say the chemistry The love displayed here didn't feel fake or acted out those two were so believably breathtaking.

You Seung Hoo: the more I watch him the more I'm proud of him. When this boy cries my heart truly aches he is the only actor that does that to me. YSH and the cat were perfect combination I don't think it would have felt the same without YSH I'm sincerely thankful and gratful to him for taking this role.

The cat owner should be very proud of her I know I am.

Music
Beautiful melodies

Rewatch
How can I not rewatch it I would gladly take all the pain of rewatching it again if I can enjoy watching those two again. Bittersweet.

Overall
To some this might be a silly drama and to some this might be cute drama, I know it's hard to sell a drama such as this one unless you are a pet owner yourself. I don't know if my review did this drama justice it may be a selfish emotional review (I apologise if it feels this way to you) I only know that it's only right to express my sincerest feelings for the drama. This review has been written with my tears all over it, I hope there is someone out there who loved this drama in the passionate way I did

Leia Mais

I must admit I was a bit hesitant to pick this one up, for two reasons. One, I dislike the period that this story takes place in (I like either modern or ancient) and two, the fact that this would be about a "monster killer" implied that there would be a lot of fake, poorly animated monsters, and really cheesy fight scenes. I was, however, pleasantly surprised.

The story is well executed; the premise is pretty well thought out and has tons of potential for prequel/sequels. There aren't any huge plot holes bothering me, although the ending was a bit upsetting (but who knows, maybe season 2 might develop on it a little? there's always hope.) The series didn't drag on either, it was engaging and strong from start to...almost the finish. Not the best ending, but not the worst either.

I thought the acting was extremely good - particularly with Gu Xuan Wu (Wang Yan Lin) - he plays out the role of a boisterous and ambitious commander very well and throws in comedic relief in an otherwise dark setting. Chen Yao (Yue Qi Luo) also plays the role of a creepy little girl very well (not sure if that's a compliment?... think girl from the ring.) She delivers an unsettling feeling just by looking into the camera. Although the rest of the cast all played their roles well, these two in particular stood out to me in conveying and developing the story-line.

Although I'm far from a cinematography buff, I also want to add that the scenes were all very beautifully shot, color is juxtaposed very well. If I have to pick out one thing I don't like, it would be the cgi, but since they're emulating the supernatural that's forgivable. Extra points for not having the cheesy wuxia fight scenes I grew up watching.

Nothing in particular stood out about the music, the creepy little witch laugh did get a bit old towards the end, but in general most of the score went well with what was going on on the screen. Honestly, one of the best series I've watched in a while, since I've pretty much been sticking to rom-coms and the like due to reasons I mentioned in the first paragraph. Maybe because I only recently finished the series, I don't feel a pressing urge to rewatch it - yet. Definitely give it a go if you like fantasy or a good story, and still give it a chance if you are apprehensive about bad cg ruining things like I am.

Leia Mais

I initially attempted to start this series with my Mother on Christmas night. The immediate violence turned us off and the show got turned off only a few minutes into the first episode. Something about it still kept floating about in my mind, so I figured I'd brave the violence and try another go alone a few days later. A great decision-maker I am. I almost missed out on a fantastic show that will make my eyes shimmer whenever I speak of it for years to come.

There's nothing I didn't like. I wanted to dislike the abrupt way the episodes end, sometimes mid-conversation, just fading to the OTS out of nowhere. But after 5 episodes, I started to understand the concept and appreciate it in relation to the were presenting the story. It's like one continuous movie that doesn't lose the flow or momentum despite the episode ending. Each episidoe ending is merely a slice in the whole rather than a distinct sub-portion. It gave me the feeling of placing a bookmark in a book where I'm ready to end, then picking it right back up where I left off. It's unique and refreshing.
I wanted to hate the villains, but I couldn't. While I deeply felt they were evil, I couldn't help but have some pity for them. I wanted to dislike the other-wordly feel of the ambush flashbacks, but it gave merit to the intense emotions surrounding the event. I reeeeeeally wanted to dislike the intro, but soon found myself mesmerized by it and failing to skip it. For the first time ever in dramaland, I couldn't dislike a thing.

The sets were gorgeous. The costumes were splendid, especially the headdresses. The cinematography kept you engaged and evoked even more emotion. The actors were stellar. It will be hard for me see anyone of them as anybody else other than their characters here. All of them owned their roles.

My review is vague because I feel you should go into this one fresh and gradually be dazzled. It's a beautiful series that will captivate you and redefine "friendship" for you.

Leia Mais

I personally like this drama because i like love triangles and a more intense love story. This drama potrays a realistic story though u might not like the female lead for her decisions in the beginning of the drama, just to give some more idea on the plot, she chose to live with someone who can help her in her financial situation, while choosing to do so, she abandon her childhood lover who has been faithful and loves her dearly.
What i might not like in this drama is the fact that she chose to be in love with someone she just knew and dump her longtime boyfriend/father/brother ' thats what she said' and explaining it to him in such a cruel way ending up hurting him. But Tae sung and her make a good couple as they get married.
Though at first i hoped she would go back to her first boyfriend, but knowing he find someone else he deserve by the end of the drama kinda helps a lot.

Leia Mais

"It's okay, that's love" I thought the title was too sappy and I took my time and watched other dramas before actually watching this. I thought I was going to be neutral about this drama and I'm really finishing it for my favorite actress, Gong Hyo Jin.

And I was wrong. I loved it. I really, really love it. In fact, I really want to watch this again and again until I die. It's perfectly my style. ;-)

It was a refreshing drama. Beautiful, real, witty and good sense of humor. It does not only give you a ride to the roller coaster of feelings but also gives you lessons in life. This drama, changed my life. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. It left strong impact in my mind and heart. It's not easy to forget.

I hate the fact that the actors are so good. They're too good that it's bad. The chemistry of the Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin was amazing! I wish they marry each other and adopt me. Lee Kwang Soo and Exo's D.O. were also great! Actually, I love everyone.

Don't even get me started with the music. Whoever is in charge of the music, I bow to you. Thank you so much for your existence. I love you. The music was beautiful, no words needed.

Thank you for the producers, director, camera man, editors, and everyone who made this drama possible. This drama is a precious gem to me and to thousands of people out there.

You will never regret watching this. Trust me.

[excuse this crappy review, this is my first review because i love this drama so much thank bye]

Leia Mais

Ouroboringmess.

If you were to ask me what I liked about this drama, I would be brutally honest in saying, Oguri Shun's deep voice, Oguri Shun occasionally topless, Oguri Shun's terrible glasses that still make my heart flutter and lastly Oguri shun's double “kabe don” which is a word I just learned recently and he can double “kabe-don” me any time. Nothing else though because I'm not a creeper.

So what about the drama? This drama is a very mildly loveable mess that was borderline an annoyance at times. It gathers a really cool and quite decent cast and pretty much flings the dog shit that is the script at them. This script is so messy and at times just borderline stupid. It's got themes of cheesy speeches, saintly characters, feel good nonsense and the stereotypical Japanese and dorama cliches packaged into a rather nonsensical plot.

Supposedly intelligent characters behave in such irrational ways making me find them irrevocably stupid. There is very little intelligent planning and don't let the convoluted dialogue full you as the revelations are tame if not illogical and the end result from most sequences is often, very avoidable injuries. Suspense is developed in very soap opera like fashion and boy did that make me cringe.

This is one of the few scripts where the leads do not evade bullets because people are still clinging to that scarface theme but hold the applause, because they could hike mount kilimanjaro with bullet wounds in them. Did I mention they recover from bullet wounds quicker than the common cold. One minute Oguri Shun is limping, the next, you wouldn't even know he was shot in the leg. However, these little illogical inconsistencies were not what really brought this down.

The plot simply could not keep track of itself and there were random revelations that revealed plot holes that just made you question this. The whole vengeance theme is super loose and ultimately features numerous clichés that were hard to overlook such as:

A very inflexible female lead. Oh did I mention how absolutely annoying she is. She is the very definition of wishy washy and completely unrealistic especially for a detective!
Invincible leads who have been left alive for twenty years for reasons no one knows. Oh yeah, that's right, we need them to conveniently be skilled so we can have a plot. Expect very convenient situations.
A convoluted plot with a horrific yet totally nonsense revelation.
A rushed ending with soap opera like theatrics that made me roll my eyes.
Overall cheesy speeches and preceding dialogues and speeches when someone is about to kill someone. Seriously, I don't know why they have to give five minute speeches before they kill someone.
Oh yes, speeches before big revelations and someone eventually dies halfway during this speech leaving very little valuable information. I thought I was watching a telenovela. You know how when someone is about to reveal who the father is on their deathbed and they cough and wheeze for a good 10 minutes before dying by uttering one syllable. “It was am---” DEAD.
Cliche suspense music. The only way it could be worse is if they put the tom and jerry theme.
Oh, this drama also features terrible parents.


I do feel my rating is on the generous side although some may not agree but I halfway commented that this drama would be very lucky to get a five from me.

Overall, a convoluted and nonsensical mess that misuses its cast.

Leia Mais