Reviews

Boss and Me is a keeper in anyone's list of drama shows, so much so that I've re-watch it about three times so far.This was a recommendation source and I've never been more grateful right now. Shan Shan personality is some how similar to female lead in "It kissed with a kiss" drama but different in how she expresses her feels for Feng Tang. She always seeks solid advise from her friends who know she's not connive and ambitious to reach a comfortable life. Instead, she takes her time to know what is the best choice that suits her lifestyle. Feng Tang is not really cold only appears too have issue with trusting people with his feels when he has a lot of responsibility on his shoulder. I specifically love how Feng Tang is trying to pull her into his world with out sacrificing her sweet and innocent personality.

Moving on to the music and acting skills of the major actors, there was never a dull moment that I needed a break from the drama. Plus the music selection was so much on point that critical developments in the story were well felt.

Overall Boss & Me is a very worth while drama that proves the lead female can get her prince as long as she remains true to her goals and herself.

Leia Mais

Wow, this drama was something else.

I admit that I can see why so many people couldn't stand this drama and found it disappointing because it's a melodrama disguised as a romantic comedy. There is a lot of conflict between the main characters and a lot of selfishness on their parts that make it hard to watch towards the middle. But I'm telling you to stick it out, it's worth the wait, seriously.

This didn't follow the normal kdrama formula, things weren't perfect and the lead characters had to face their reality not fantasy. I also think that's why so many people disliked this drama because it made us face reality as well. Dramas don't happen in real life, people aren't perfect, not any one person is at fault and peoples circumstances define who they are even if they don't realise it. I feel this drama had a lot to say.

I also loved that there was barely any predictability about this drama, the people I expected to hate ended up to be just people trying to live better lives who sympathised and ended up helping Han Se Kyung instead of hindering her.

Despite this heaviness, there were plenty of happy comedic moments to satisfy. Park Shi Hoo was amazing, I rewatched so many of his cute crazy moments and his acting was superb. I didn't really like Moon Guen Young, her acting was a bit simple with a lot of sad staring that ruined the best moments for me. The music was also great.

This has been a hard one to review for me, the way I have written sounds like a lot of negative things and I sort of can't understand why I loved this so much.

I'd recommend this drama to anyone who wants an unpredictable drama, different from the rest. Just be aware that it has a point to prove that you may not like, but you have to stick it out to fully appreciate it. Also the romantic park shi hoo moments are the best <3

Leia Mais

I'm a big fan of Itazura na Kiss but I have been a bit tired of all the identical adaptations of the story. Change the cast, the country, the music but everything else has been pretty much...similar and bland, yet as an Itazura na Kiss fan I had to watch Kiss me and..I loved it.

Itazura na Kiss is a fantastic story but reality is that is a bit outdated and doesn't really reflect society nowadays no matter how romantic one is or is not on my opinion. Kiss me instead of sticking to the original and become known as just another remake of the story, it elevates it to an entire new level by giving it their own spin of it and make it actual without compromising the essential storyline.

Naoki aka Tenten is fantastic to watch. He's relatable as a person, not the arrogant genious every other version tried to make him as. Yes, he's a genius but he's human and the humanity of the character that Mike D'Angelo portraits is what differs Tenten from all the other versions for me. Tenten is by far the most complete character of all the versions.
Kotoko aka Taliw...she's sweet and clueless at times and she's simple but she's caring and genuinely in love with Tenten without going overboard or being annoying like other versions I believe, which makes me like the character and empathize with her.

Kiss me is not a copy paste of the other versions, making it more authentic and interesting to watch. The soundtrack is also quite good.

Overall, it is a great adaptation of Itazura na Kiss!

Leia Mais

Ok so I'm not a major fan of this genre because tbh once you've seen too many of them it can become repetitive and predictable but this drama is completely different...

the mystery is held in the way Ataru gives only tidbits of the case,it keeps you intrigued and you find yourself with the two detectives asking the same thing,what does he mean by that?alongside that there is the mystery of the main characters,we have Ataru who is a savant with an almost superhuman ability to connect things where the normal person wouldnt, the female lead who is haunted and has one case where it may be unsolvable.

we get a sense of their vulnerability and hardships but its unbearable,its acute while the humour element is slapstick...I cant remember how many times I laughed at their silliness.

The miscommunication between the three lends itself to very funny scenes especially Ataru's use of English

at the heart of it the core point of the show is to show how everyone has their own special ability,tic or nuance whereby it can be seen as a nuisance or useful

Leia Mais

The legendary "Chuno" is finally on my completed list! I have delayed this drama for 5 years!! I heard so many praises about it and the fact that it actually got high TV ratings (nearly 40% that's almost half of the population) which is considered a HUGE audience base says a lot. First of all Chuno is as good as the legend says I'm not saying it's perfect made drama because it isn't!! which is why I think it's a legend!! because even though it had flaws yet I still loved it and enjoyed it!! IKR weird isn't? Few things did irritate me and yet I still loved it! Doesn't that show how much this drama is special? a drama you would love regardless of its flaws how amazing is that?

Story
Definitely unique and original! it really is different in every aspect!! It has romance but not the kind that we are used to see in dramas. Though the main point of the story is the romance it's not the kind that comes into your mind when you 1st read the word romance. The story does not cover the process of them falling in love but the consequnces of that love. Therefore it does not have romantic scenes but memories and flashbacks of what they had and this is one of it's uniqueness. A love like no other a devoted man that is torn between resentment and hate and love and yearning. The story also does not address "revenge" in the way it is usually addressed in K dramas. Finally, it is the only drama that addressed the &quot;slaves&quot; side of the story in those times (Maids is also another drama that talked about slaves but it is in no way can be compared to this one).

Acting
WONDERFULL, AMAZING, OUTSTANDING, INCREDIBLE!! Loved loved loved JH!! This is his best ultimates performance It does not get any better than that!! and the rest of the cast they all were amazing!! My only disappointment is LDH. I used to love her in (My Girl) which was 10 years ago I think and I remember very well that she used to be very a good actress but here she simply sucks. She's actually one of the things that irritated me in this drama (she was supposed to be a slave yet she's the only one who had clean face and full make up on!!) she cared so much about her appearance than making the character believable!! and to add to that her acting was really horrible I wish I can find even stronger word than just horrible. But on the bright side she wasn't given that much screen time or dialogue so THANK GOD. I can't believe this is the actress I used to adore. Nonetheless she did not matter the one who really matters here is JH and I'll say this again JH DID AN AMAZING JOB as
Lee Dae Gil (one of those characters that you will forever remember).

Music
One of the best OSTs I've heard in dramas, all of it no exceptions!! The kind of OSTs that is hard to forget.

Rewatch
Possible but not for me.

Overall:
If you are looking for originality, looking for something different, worthy of your time, and specially If you are sick of the recent ones and miss the old good stuff which made you fall for dramas in the 1at place (which is my case) then I suggest you give this a try. However if you are looking for romantic love story with romantic lovey dovey scenes, love triangles, dark revenge etc... then this is not the drama for you and one more thing I'll let you on Two small but essential tips:
1)One of the best endings ever made in dramas.
2)Hot guys everywhere with chocolate abs (6pack) exposure (all over the screen!! you will find it hard to focus at first) XD

Leia Mais

I really like this drama. It's my first time watching a Hong Kong drama. And I was positively surprised.

I'm quite good at guessing what's gonna happen next in a drama. But this time it was impossible. The plot kept surprising me - in a good way (it gets boring if the plotline is too obvious).

The acting was well played. The music didn't ruin the drama. In some dramas the music chosen - or the time it's played at - are so misplaced that you end up paying too much attention to the music in stead of the drama. But in this drama the music was well matched.

The ending was a bit too much, but still a nice one.

So if you like a surprising plot, time travelling, romance, pirates and a lot of action you should definitely give this drama a chance.

It's one of the best time travelling dramas I've watched so far!

I've only given a 5 rewatch value because I - almost - never watches the same drama twice. No matter how good it was. But I guess it would be fun rewatching - at least parts of it - when you already know everything you'll end up knowing in the end...

(For English subs just search on Google - you can't find it on YouTube. )

Leia Mais

I can’t help but make comparisons to City Hunter, but while it shares many similarities, it does seem to have a slightly more complex background story and a larger social message to spread.

In terms of story, I would have to wrack my brain to find any flaws in it. When the storyline in your typical thriller would start dropping at episode 10, this drama just keeps going. The pacing never fails. Where you would expect cracks to emerge in the main couple’s relationship, the writer instead takes the opportunity to show the audience that this is a couple to get behind and cheer on.

Admittedly, up till about episode 10, I didn't actually love the show that much, but thankfully the story picked up and pushed through to reach the pace and excitement that this show promised.

So many delightful characters and relationships in this show that are well-developed and evolve through the show. Because I don’t want to spoil it, I can’t reveal my favourite relationship that moved me the most. But my favourite character is Moon-ho, played by Yoo Ji Tae. I don’t know how much credit goes to the writer and how much goes to the actor, but I do love Yoo Ji Tae’s charisma, which just shines off my computer screen.

Yoo Ji-tae is just perfect in this show - perfectly cast and played the role so well. Park Min-young seems to excel at everywoman roles.

It’s a pity that a better actor was not cast for the role of Moon-shik, who would otherwise be a worthy adversary to Moon-ho. The actor cast in this case was pretty stone-faced and wasn’t very menacing for a villain. In any case, Moon-shik is a pretty fascinating character.

All in all, a freaking exciting show to watch.

Leia Mais

Just completed Moon River. At first I had no interest in watching but after I read some comparisons to Boys over Flowers I had to give it a shot. Yes, there are many similarities to BOF and lots of the elements from their situations, characters and general story line. Did I enjoy it? Yes. At first the toe socks and hair was killing me on the main female lead but I later gave it up and just began to enjoy her uniqueness. The main male leads are cute and entertaining as well and I enjoyed watching their growth. The supporting cast (roommates, best friends, evil friends) etc. were good and each had their likes and dislikes. Some acting scenes were cringe worthy and just seemed blahh "come on what kind of acting is that." But after awhile you just accept it and move on. Lots of fun, funny, cute, life experiences bundled in this series. The ending; hmmmm though OK could have been way better and should have tied up lose ends on other couples. Did not care too much for the ending and think it could have gone the extra mile to wrap things up. Is it entertaining? Yes. Would I say it was better than BOF? Jury is still out. Both had their charms and differences. I think Moon River had less curve balls but was a bit more mature in certain situations. Couple of sweat moments. Not the greatest but definitely not the worst either. I think if you are a fan of BOF, Hana Yori Dango, Meteor Garden tv series etc. I think you would enjoy this type of series as well. It's all about entertainment anyway and the series was entertaining.

Leia Mais

This is one of the best dramas I've watched. This is also one of my all time favorite dramas. I seldom complete a drama, cause most of the kdramas start great, but then drags in the middle and the end. It was not the case with this drama. This drama was wonderful from the beginning till the end. This drama had everything in it, comedic elements, cute romance, drama in the right amount. It was a drama about friendship and family and tugs at your heartstrings. It made me laugh, it made me cry, heck, it even made me feel all giddy inside!
The characters were just lovable and it made me root for them. The acting was just great, especially Eunji! OMG,that girl can act! The series will make you care about each and every character in the show.
I LOVED THE MOTHER AND THE FATHER! Eunji being the bubbly girl, Seo In Guk being the love sick puppy, the handsome heartbroken older brother, the bickering between the father and the daughter, the rivalries between the two fandoms - it was just too adorable. I lost count of how many times I hit the pause button and laughed for two whole minutes and then replayed the scene again.
This is a fun and a lighthearted drama which does not take itself too seriously. The fact that the drama is set in the 1990's and the story takes place in the year 1997 makes me love this drama even more because it is set in the year I was born. It makes you relive the 90's. Revisiting those days through this drama should be reason enough for someone to start watching this drama.

Leia Mais

This was a really good kid drama, it was full of mystery and trying to stop bad things before they happened. A team of 4 kids, 3 of who get mixed up in Mil's future seeing "premonitions", they find out he can see the future and start helping him "rescue" people. and mixed in this bunch of kids is one wacky uncle lol - Every episode had something "scientific" in it, I called it "Little MacGyver" for kids lol - It was fun learning about things I never even would have thought about. EBS I believe is Korea's PBS channel - as I could easily see this show being on that channel. Very educational and yet fun for kids (or adults like myself who enjoy kid shows from time to time). They'd go over what they showed in the drama at the end of each episode by breaking down what we saw them do.

The entire cast was fun to watch (especially so if you're a young kid watching this), Mil who could see the future was my favorite and the reason I decided to watch this kid drama ^^ Yeon Doo was the first to find out about Mil's abilities and she'd go everywhere he'd go (I shipped them too lol) Moong is Yeon Doo's little brother (who was always hungry it seemed) he'd go anywhere his sister was, even if he didn't know what she was up to. Ho likes Yeon Doo and would follow her around, even more so after she was with Mil all the time 'jealousy made him curious' lol Choon Bong as Mil's uncle was such a weirdo lol, but he was entertaining to watch, albeit a bit crazy :P

The music was fun! Both the singing songs and the instrumentals.

Definitely worth a re-watch! and It can be watched either all at once or one episode per day (25mins an episode).

Leia Mais

First, I'm really excited to write this review because I think this is a drama that many underestimated, including me.
I swear on my life that at the end of the second episode I had no doubt that the drama was a mess, too extravagant and I didn't understand any character. However, my younger sister encouraged me to keep watching because, I don't know why, the drama had fascinated her.
Now that I've finished the last chapter I must honestly say I swallowed my words and curses. This drama was absolutely great, lovely and especially smart, while still being funny and eccentric.

There will come a time (approximately in Chapter 5) where you will not be able to stop and it will become the best remedy for a bad day, it will be the last thing you want to watch before going to sleep.

The performances of the young detectives make love the weirdness of each character. The misunderstood Ahn Chae Yool and her adorable brother (seriously, I've become a stalker of this actor) were the characters I loved most. Hye Ri was so sweet that no doubt will soon give much to talk with her next drama.
In fact, there are two characters who, although they influenced the history, I think they were superfluous: The teacher Ha and his unbearable mother, I totally hated their characters because their existence didn't make sense to me.

However, it's gratifying to see that a Korean drama begin to confront sensitive issues such as abortion or homosexuality.
One point that I found unique about this drama is that there was no representative song, just the sweet whistled melody of the intro.
In short, this is a drama that yes or yes you'd want to see again. I hope you give it a chance and do not miss it because you'll beg for a sequel ... like me XD

Leia Mais

I can't even talk right now. At first, I thought it was going to be a cliche original high school drama plot but I was quite wrong. Each character has an amazing and intriguing soul that devours you into the drama immediately. Hardships, friendships, and the adult worlds were realistic for me. As in my perspective, I'm still amazed at everything. I've learned so much and have a lot of respect for this drama. The song choices they chose were beautiful! I'm dying to find all the songs at the moment. Overall, It was such a nice drama and I won't hesitate to watch this again! Thank you producers, script writers, directors, actors and etc. for developing the drama. ^^

Leia Mais

Ok so I started this drama because of Jang Na Ra and Seo In Guk like most out there!! And let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed!

The basic story: How people become monsters is awesome! Like really really cool concept so I loved it, a lot at that! I loved how the story started but it got kind of boring after eight or ninth episode? I kept waiting for the climax which never came and just like that it ended! The end was pretty speedy, I was super confused so I had to read different discussions of the viewers to know what actually happened though it wasn't that bad =D.

Acting was SUPERB! We all know about Seo In Guk who was awesome in this but for me, someone else surpassed him in this drama and that was Park Bo Gum! Seriously, this guy rocked the show with his complex character and PERFECT expressions! Looking forward to his work in the future dramas! Its been so long since I actually felt what the character was feeling, for me he was that good!
Jang Na Ra as usual was super sweet with her cheerful and somewhat dumb personality? But it was perfect for the story and I LOVED her =3
Other than these three main leads, lets not forget Team Leader =p and others! They were really good, the investigation team was love =3

Overall it was a good drama, I couldn't sit still until I finished it! Watched it like crazy!
If you are a fan of crime-like dramas and root for bromance rather than romance than give it a shot!!

Leia Mais