Reviews

I think this drama picked up speed in the middle and towards the end. The first half kinda dragged and I think it would have been fine if the series was shorter. Once the drama picked up it became much better to watch and follow. Was totally drawn in by the dimples and I could have easily not watched if it wasn't for the smile and the dimples given. He knows exactly what he is doing with the killer smile (main lead).
The cast at times were very enjoyable. Filled with the usual, life lesson, hurt, anger, cuteness, loads of dimples, smiles and playfulness, over coming obstacles, learning from your mistakes and the opportunity to START over again. It was cute, it killed some time but I would not be able to re-watch this again. It was not the best acting but as time passes the cast grows on you. Not the best overall but also not the worst either. it's enjoyable.

Leia Mais

Since half of the story line of this drama is about baking, I would like to compare this drama to a sponge cake whipped with lots of cliche white icing all over it. Then add great acting by the cast as a strawberry topping and sprinkle with light cinnamon flavored OST. Tada! You get a taste of Strawberry Short cake drama in return.

The Legendary Witch is a drama appropriate for middle aged woman, mothers and single parents but it doesn't mean it cannot be watched by people who fit outside this description. It's just that these set of viewers will very much relate with the drama's story line. Admittedly there was a lot of cliches and short comings in this drama which I wouldn't mind skipping. Adding to that is also the part in which the story could have ended at episode 30 but they made a really unbelievable twist which pissed me off big time! However, it was eventually redeemed at around episode 37 but still not quite forgivable. What really made up for my nit picking about this drama is the fact that they gathered good main actors together (minus Ha Suk Jin who played as Han Ji Hye's love interest, yes he's really really good looking but he doesn't give me enough feels in this drama and acting wise - he still has more room for improvement... but this doesn't mean he's not an eye candy! Because he totally is!) I like how all the four ladies complemented each other and supported one another with the kind of acting which the other lacked.

Ji Hye's character as Moon Soo In was such a pain for being the kind of woman who attracts trouble due to her naivety, she's simply too nice for her own good. Half of the time I want to strangle her for her stupidity and the other half I want to hug her and ask why was she born under unlucky stars. Thank goodness there's the old lady Shim Bok Nyeo to pick her up even though her own life is broken into bits and pieces by being convicted with Arson and Familicide. She lost her husband and son through fire but she still has room to act as a mother to girls like Soo In, Seo Mi Oh and Son Pung Geum. Which by the way one got impregnated by a mama's boy and the other lived as a con-seductress to mooch off money from rich men. Ah... the complicated life of these women. It's hard to fathom how they got together as a family but they did it anyway and more successfully than the blood related ones.

Aside from the main characters, there are two side characters whom I have taken note of and is dear to my heart. First is Ma Joo Ran acted by Byun Jung Soo. This woman is seriously nuts (almost like her dad). Her character is really really over the top of a spoiled middle aged woman who has a mind set of a teenager. Jung Soo played this character with flying colors and she's very much effective in it. She made me want to tear her hair out and feel bad for her at the same time. Secondly there's Kim Yeong Ok aka Ono Yoko played by Kim Soo Mi. This old woman almost killed me from all the air I released from laughing. She's annoyingly loud and really childish for a woman who's supposed to be 80 years old, but oh man... she definitely gave me the laughs with all of her antics. This supporting actress is one of the high lights of this show. I might also re-watch some parts of this drama solely because of her.

Having said all that, I'm giving it 7.5 because the drama affected me in a way I shouldn't and it got me to laugh, cry and get pissed off all at the same time. Hence, I'm recommending it to people who would have the patience to watch all 40 episodes and willing to feel what I felt about the drama.

Leia Mais

Start to watch NOW! Don't waste time to read the reviews.

The story drive you to the real life.
The cast placed at the right spot and they act perfectly. The characters are strong and impactful that make you miss them after the final episode.
The music support the story very well.
Super worth to watch and re-watch.
The whole production are very detailed. I personally like the shots,cinematography and colour tone.

Highly recommended for 23-35 years old and also for company workers. I don't think this drama has to be reviewed with long lines. It's just perfect tv drama to be watch and enjoy.

Watch! You'll learn something worth to your life.

Leia Mais

I originally started watching the drama because of the male lead, but I fell in love with the heroine. A lot of people criticize Gypso for over acting, but it fit her role as this dramatic character who dreams of becoming a superstar. She was quirky and fun and I loved her. Push was fantastically attractive and cute, but his character was a little too serious for me to love. It made me blush, scream and cry like a good drama should. It had it'a slow moments, but overall it was great. I totally recommend it. Also if you have a Push thing check out ugly duckling perfect match, his character in that was to die for!

Leia Mais

Same old story. Super nice guy with a woman that doesnt deserve him and you have the woman who deserves him but will never get him. The story was too makjang for my taste, I could have dropped it but I have a soft spot for the two leads given that I never saw Stairway To Heaven and most likely wont but I loved the movies of the male lead. Its the classic case of writers writing about subject matter without doing enough research. Empire of Gold is the only drama in which the writers used a backdrop(business) and they actually knew what they were writing about. About Soo Ae not being pretty? I think thats ridiculous but may females might think so but as a guy I find her gorgeous.
Summary:
Female lead's character was one dimensional.
Story not believable.

Leia Mais

This drama is engaging because it reflects time honored social mores of a 2004 society that leave the viewer questioning the value of these traditions in a modern society. Especially a society that treasures immigration and education of its children in the U.S.---the liberal land of free expression of thought, word and deeds. This contradiction is befuddling but the contrasts are what hooks you to the drama. The role of parents in a child's life (a child over 25), the disclosure of -"too much information" but failure to disclose the most important information, the need to lie, lie and more stupid lies with the same outcomes. The most entertaining part of watching this drama was comparing it to several current dramas (2014-2015) and realizing - not much has changed -- except the year. The performances of the actors/actresses - (all well known) are outstanding and the writers do a good job keeping to the theme of the drama.

If you are a k drama addict and have almost exhausted your list of top dramas -- add this one to the list. Long but worth the time spent.

Leia Mais

Noble My Love had the potential to be a full-fledged drama. Such a shame that this enjoyable piece of work was so short. I went in to watch it because of Jaekyung and the actor I had seen in a drama previously who I knew was not bad. What harm could happen if I tried it? The first episode was just 15 minutes long and I would drop it if I didn't like it. But then what happened? I marathoned through all 20 episodes.

This drama is a MUST WATCH for hardcore romantics. I happen to like Kdrama romance but this one has SO much of it that I wanted them to stop. They honestly include all romance cliches possible in the story and to just keep entertaining you episode after episode. The main couple were cute as hell.

Jaekyung is so pretty I could keep staring at her forever. I don't blame the guy for falling heads over heels for her. I also liked his brother and wish he gets his own spin off because he was so cute. Plus, the little animals featured in the show are also a treat to watch.

The soundtrack isn't the best because it doesn't even require one. Anyway, I highly recommend this drama to everyone because it a short, harmless piece of fun and you'll come out thoroughly entertained. Enough said. Go and watch it NOW.

Leia Mais

I've enjoyed watching 'She Was Pretty' every week without fail since it started airing. In fact, this is the first drama I've watched most of it raw as I couldn't wait for the subtitles. It's like those old-school addictive dramas where you just wanna know what happens next. :D

The story isn't special nor is it different. It's like a generic Bollywood movie plot blended into Korean style. Yes, there's a Bollywood movie of a similar premise which I happen to dislike but this drama is way better. A drama which was a strong 9, the rating went down to an 8 because of a few issues which I couldn't overlook- the revelation happens too late and the last episode was downright awful.

Anyway, thanks to this drama I discovered Park Seo Joon and he is so handsome! I was skeptical about the drama as I didn't know the cast very well but they managed to make me like them a lot. Hwang Jung Eum has been on a roll since Secret. Seems like she's an actress whose works can be trusted. She seems to pick good dramas most of the times. She acted well in this drama as well. Also, Siwon was wonderful. He was cute and I managed to have Second Lead Syndrome a lot of times in spite of Park Seo Joon being there. :D

This plot may or may not be for everyone but I really like cute stories based on childhood love. Plus it had a good soundtrack. A couple of songs really stood out for me and I have them on my playlist for more than a month now.

These days romcoms themselves are rare and watchable ones are even rarer. I am glad I decided to give this drama a go because it was definitely worth all the time. Sadly, for me hardly any drama possesses rewatch value so I am gonna rate it low on that.

Leia Mais

A well executed drama about the underworld, revenge and fighting your way from rock bottom to the very top. More than a regular drama this rather feels like an extended gangster movie with its sleek appearance and somewhat mellow atmosphere. The raw violence and ruthless reality are well portrayed but, at the same time, some moments are very tender. You definitely get the movie vibes, also thanks to scarce (or then just super well placed) product placements. This is not your typical idol drama and you can definitely feel the maturity in it.

The acting was good and bad. As usual, the female cast was extremely weak and their characters lacking. I liked Mi Joo's story but Na Ra was really boring. She didn't have enough screen time either. From male cast, my favorite was Park Won Sang as Jong Goo, definitely my favorite character, he came alive on the screen and his story was the most interesting. Lee Bum Soo was great too but his character Heung Sam could have been more neurotic and special. He was kind of too ordinary. What comes to the main character Tae Ho, Joon Kye Sang was okay but Tae Ho was not that well written as a character. At first, he definitely was the main charter but later became dimmed by Heung Sam and Joon Go to the point I kind of stopped caring about him. He was too vague and at some point I wondered if he was working on a plan or if he was just turning bad and thinking about betraying everyone. I wish he was explained better in the story. He definitely changed and grew as a person, I enjoyed watching all the stages he went through but I really wish his character had been stronger.

Another one who really impressed me was Kim Hyung Kyu, he truly was a ruthless killing machine yet somewhere under all that cold surface he actually had a soul. I loved to watch him slightly change thanks to Tae Ho's influence. Somehow his character was really fascinating and also really well acted, I applause. Lee Chul Min made a good gangster too, he always looked like he had something on his mind and really stood out from all the rest. In the end, it seemed like he had learned something after all. I enjoyed watching his facial expressions.

I feel a bit conflicted about this drama. It was well executed and the plot was really polished. There was almost no repetition and everything was perfectly planned to the smallest detail. There were many interesting fighting scenes, the cinematography was good and the flashbacks were mostly different, they were like sneak peaks to the past displayed here and there to intrigue the viewer's interest. I was really amazed that for once they didn't display those same damn flashbacks again and again and again. The story was interesting even if there were slow moments, there wasn't much romance but I didn't miss it. Truthfully speaking, the chemistry was close to zero and I was glad there was more of plotting/gangster stuff. I guess, Last would have been a lot better if it was shorter and more compact, anyhow, it still became one of my favorite dramas.

I wish Tae Ho had been a better written character, I wish there had been more comradeship between him and his group of friends. I wish there had been some episodes about them bonding and I wish he had spent more time with them. I was left missing the friendship part, that part that I usually love about these kind of dramas. I also thing that Heung Sam trusted Tae Ho way too soon and too easy, but perhaps he was just too blinded by greed. After all, others warned him but he ignored.

But okay, this drama was a bit of distant, mellow, and somehow just really hard to approach. It's entertaining if you happen to love gangster stuff, plotting and scheming. And definitely this drama has a soul, it's very deep. There were no simply bad or good characters everyone had a reason to be what they were and that's what I really liked about Last. It makes you wonder about many things on a philosophical level. In fact, I guess the whole plot was not about Tae Ho but he was sort of thrown into a bigger picture and he was the driving force between the other characters like Heung Sam, Jong Goo and Mi Joo, their story was bittersweet and beautiful + it had that feel of the old dramas from 90's and early 2000, that bittersweet atmosphere which actually has the power to pull at your heartstrings. The title Last makes sense and I think it fits this drama PERFECTLY. Because when everyone else had numbers Tae Ho didn't. Why? He was the last one.

And the thing I liked the most about this show was that it didn't try to moralize or show what is right or what is wrong. Both Heung Sam and Te Ho only wanted to have their revenge but the point of the show was not to show that revenge is a bad thing, it only showed us how greed can destroy people. Who was once a good person could turn into a monster because of greed and one who was greedy in the beginning could turn into a human after abandoning that greed. Revenge, well that's all about the goal I guess. If greed is the driving force it could swallow and destroy you, if the goal is to save something precious then revenge could be the only thing that's worth to fight for.

Leia Mais

I really didn't expect much from this drama, since it was a drama centered on the cheerleading club in high school. But the drama was good. It was actually pretty good. The casting was superb! So many eye candies, it made my day! xD
I decided to watch this drama solely cause of Eunji. Eunji has something in her which makes her really fitting for teenage based roles. She has this charm about her which makes people love her. And her acting is just great. Do I have to mention her smile? That smile can light up a whole town! Lee Won Gun, why so cute?! That devilious smirk xD Ji-soo, was such a sweetheart. Can he please be a lead already? I can't see him in such roles again where he just takes hold my heart and then just crushes it into thousand pieces! He was such a marshmallow on the inside, ready to pledge his loyalty to anyone who would show him kindness. Lastly, N umm, I found his character to be dumb or maybe that was intentional but he was adorable nontheless. This drama played wiht my heart, like at first I wanted Eunji to be with Lee, but then I wanted her to be with Ji-soo,but then again I wanted her to be with Lee! I was just so confused who to ship her with! Both guys were great and I just could not pick one T.T Eunji had such great chemistry with both the leads! But, then again the ending <3
But, please can she be in a romantic relationship with both the guys at the same time ?! >.< I know that will make her a slut and that's impossible... nvm.:(
Soo-ah, about Soo-ah i just have no nice things to say about her. I hate her. I HATE HER SO MUCH. I wanted her to die for all the horrible things she did. I wanted her to pay heavily for everything. I don't care if she did those things cause of her mother and the academic pressure. She is a real bitch! And no, I didn't like her pairing with N. Hmph! But, she made me hate her that much so she must have done a brilliant job. I also liked the music in this drama.
Since this was about cheerleading, I expected a lot of cheerleading but the drama didn't focus on that much. Instead, it quickly shifted it's focus to Soo-ah and her misdeeds. At times i felt like Soo-ah was the main female lead. But, overall the drama was a fun ride! ^.^ It showed the school's corruption, discrimination, academic pressure, how the students of two different clubs dealt with it, how they became friends and lovers gradually and overcame the hurdles together while being guided by some lovely teachers.

Leia Mais

I liked the first season so I looked toward to the new season but I was very disappointed.
What I liked the most in this season was Kim Yoo jung she is really cute and fierce in this season.

The actors were okay however the characters in the drama are very 1 dimensional and there is no real twist to them at all.
the story didn't bring anything new and was very cliche. The story didn't have any big twist either just went in a straight line from beginning to the end.
Despite being a 12 episode drama in which every episode are like 10 minutes long I felt like skipping through the drama to just finish the drama and be over with it.

I would not recommend this drama to be very honest.

Leia Mais