Reviews

Saying that I loved this show wouldn't be enough. I really enjoyed both the first and the second season and now that I finished them both I just feel empty T_T (I'm reading the novel while rewatching the whole show eheh)

Anyway, the story is new with a fresh concept according to me. It isn't common to find such a cute and real love story between two young guys in movies and series, even the less in asian dramas,
I've enjoyed watching all the happenings, to a point when I was struggling between keep watching to see how the story would have gone on or watching slowly every episode so not to finish the drama too soon.

The story is very cute and funny and the side characters are very enjoyable (even though at first I had a tough time remembering the names and the faces of the less important ones XD). I would have given less time to Jeed though. Her scenes where just a waste of time =_=.

The music which accompained the scenes was really pleasant and it fitted perfectly. I swear that every song kept repeating in my mind for a long time after watching each episode haha :)

Many people complained about the so called awkward acting, but I think that the inexperience and the little awkwardness of the actors are what made the drama all the way better. The two main actors portrayed perfectly the hesitations and uncertainties of adolescents who happen to face unexpected changes in their life, with all their doubts and feelings. Sometimes the side characters were a little too awkward though eheh XD

What to say... I totally loved Phun and Noh :D

Leia Mais

I barely even know where to start with this masterpiece. If you have no time for a long review, here is my TL;DR: Missing Noir M is possibly one of the most arresting, soul-destroying detective shows I have ever come across.

Now before I begin, I need to stop here and say that crime and detective mysteries are kind of my thing. I'm still new to Asian drama, but I've most likely read and watched every Poirot, Miss Marple and Sherlock Holmes story out there, along with a whole list of other British detectives from back in the heyday of vintage crime. Yet I don't remember any other detective, story or series that has repeatedly left me in hysterical tears - and what shocks me even more is that this didn't happen just once or twice. Almost every single episode left me shell-shocked, crying, and questioning what I knew of my own humanity. That is the power of Missing Noir M.

I'm sure you already know that this isn't a happy, fluffy series, and you're absolutely right. But they don't go out of their way to make things tragic or melodramatic, either. The only phrase I can think of is "brutal honesty", with no bias or cues to tell you how you should feel - and as the key theme to the series is morality and what we define as "right and wrong", the fact that the viewer is always given a totally impartial view makes complete sense. If there is a corpse you will see an ugly corpse, not a stylised or easy-to-see version. Characters are represented as raw and honestly as possible, with no stereotypes or cues to tell us how we are supposed to feel about them. Nothing is hidden from you; nothing is painted as good or bad. You are left to make your own decisions, and treated as an intelligent viewer.

Speaking of characters, credit needs to be given as much to the actors as to the script-writers. A high level of craftsmanship has obviously gone into creating the people behind each episode, especially considering how detailed some plots can get. Whether you're watching a protagonist, antagonist or supporting role, every single character in every single case is a fleshed-out, complicated, irrational and mistake-prone human being - which has been both written well, and acted beautifully. There are also no character tropes for you to latch onto, so it is impossible to guess the way a person will react, what their intention is, or who is truly "innocent" or "guilty". Because in real life, how often does a 100% evil person commit a crime against a 100% sinless person, then have their case solved by somebody 100% impartial?

Exactly.

Story is the only category that gets a 9, and that's because some moments can feel very out of the blue. Once or twice there is a sudden onslaught of information you just don't have time to process before the next scene, and occasionally some interactions between characters take a hugely unexpected turn with no explanation. The "blink and you'll miss it" moment in the final episode (you'll know what it is when you see it) is my best example of this - no lead-up as to why it might have happened, and never referenced again. However these are pretty much the only negatives I can find. Some people disliked how it ends, but to me it really drove home the show's theme of morality being subjective and ambiguous. It wasn't sad, nor happy; just brutally, soul-destroyingly honest. So for me the ending was perfection.

Anyway, that's it! This is such an essay haha, but I hope this review helps you with what you want to know. And as I said in my TL:DR... if you're still wondering whether to watch it, just watch it! You won't be disappointed. I promise.

Leia Mais

Maybe it's because I'm a soap opera fan, but I just love the "new heart/change in personality" plot. It's completely bizarre and unrealistic, but if you're looking for reality why are you watching kdramas to begin with.

Falling for Innocence is a good kdrama. The best way I can put it is that it's solid. I don't have much to complain about, if anything at all. So why didn't I rate it higher? Emotional attachment/connection to the story and characters plays a big role in my ratings, and while I did immensely enjoy the characters (except the second male lead ugh) and wanted the best for them, this drama did not impact me emotionally in the slightest. I didn't get the feels. I can't walk away from this drama saying it means something to me. It is enjoyable though, I was never bored, and it's quite entertaining. I found myself laughing out loud quite a bit.

What I did walk away with from this drama is a love for Jung Kyung Ho. He is fantastic! At the beginning of the drama, his character, Kang Min Ho, is a rude, arrogant, vicious businessman in the money-lending business (I'm not sure what his exact title was) out for revenge against his uncle who stole his father's company. Turns out that Min Ho doesn't have much time to live, because he suffers from the same heart condition that killed his father. With only a 1% chance, Min Ho is lucky to get a heart transplant. But with this new heart, he has a drastic change in personality (though i don't really think it's drastic) and ends up falling in love with his donor's fiancée. It sounds so cheesy and gag-worthy, but it's really not. It's a really cute story about appreciating the life you have, redemption, and love. This drama also has a lot of really great quotes, such as "happiness may seem to pass by, but sadness passes by too."

The acting and cast was great, music was really cute (could definitely get stuck in your head), but I honestly don't ever see myself rewatching this drama. Maybe a couple scenes, but not the whole thing again. Not to say that it's a bad drama, but that emotional connection is missing for me.

My minor complaints about Falling for Innocence is the ending. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either. I felt it was pretty lazy, like the writers just feel like coming up with a way to explain how the leads ended up where they did. And I have no problem suspending disbelief, but if Lee Joon Hee (the antagonist) really didn't want to get caught, why didn't he get rid of the thing that got him caught. (Lol I know I'm being ambiguous but I don't want to spoil anyone). Also, the title of this drama is weak as hell. Like, I get it, but they could have chosen something much much better.

Overall, not a bad drama at all. More than decent in it's own right. I'd recommend to anyone who really loves rom-coms (like me).

Leia Mais

I've never been so moved by a drama. I'm so emotionally touched by Aya's story. Though I went through many tears while watching it, I appreciated every second of this drama.

To be honest, despite the outstanding reviews, I was nervous to watch 1 Litre of Tears. While I was slightly afraid that it wouldn't live up to the hype, I was more afraid that I'd end up perpetually sad after watching it. Luckily my qualms were shattered within the first episode. Everything about this drama was so well done. As far as dramas go, this is definitely one of the best I've watched. The story, the plot pacing, the acting, the music, everything was wonderful.

I think the best part of this drama though, was how it managed to be sad without being depressing. While I do realize that it was based on a true story, dramatic liberties were obviously taken. Therefore, the writers did an outstanding job of balancing the devastation of the story with hope and inspiration. If this hadn't been done as well as it was, the drama could have been just flat out too depressing to watch. Yet, as it was, it managed to make me cry during every episode, while still maintaining a smile (for the most part. I totally lost it during episodes 8 and 11).

The plot itself never felt forced. Again, I know this was based on a true story. So while the drama obviously wasn't flawlessly accurate, it never felt scripted or planned. It felt like I was really watching a young girl's life slowly fall apart. The story unfolded beautifully all on its own.

While everything in the drama was well done, I think the music especially contributed to the whole vibe that the drama gave off. There were no purposely dramatic overplayed vocal songs (thank goodness!). The drama took advantage of simple instrumental pieces and the music fit the story beautifully. Let's just say that I'm going to cry whenever I hear Only Human and Sangatsu Kokonoka.

Honestly, I could go on forever about how much I loved 1 Litre of Tears, but that would be tedious. All I can say is, give it a chance. It won't let you down! But make sure to have some tissues on hand!

My video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybuVbKoPn8U

Leia Mais

If you are looking for romance then this may not be for you. I think you may have a better understanding of the film if you are just starting your career or have been working for some time. YOu can feel for Jang Geu Rae character at times. Sometimes you feel angry for him, with him, saddened or you just feel inspired by him. The film kind of draws you in and before you know it you are hooked. Cheering the characters on, it shows how the workforce can be a brutal place for men and women but for the women in this film, I felt as if they were just down right abusive towards them. I've never been in that type of environment where as a female employee you were just disrespected and had to put up with crap. Very much like hazing in the workforce but the characters pushed thru and overcame their obstacles which is the part that you cheer for and hope and wish that they would grow from the experience. Certainly great to watch despite my wishes to see some romance but It was not even needed since you begin to focus on the characters and their hope to better themselves in the film. Thumbs up, great film. It's like watching the behind the scenes of what actually happens in some people life's in their offices. It's showing real life experiences.

Leia Mais

The beginning episode was not that catchy and was deceiving because it did not really kindle my interest to watch it further, so I dropped it for awhile. I tried it again and it does have a different and interesting twist in story. So it is worth watching because 1) the plot is unique and interesting 2) the music is not irritating and not repetitive 3) it is only 16 episodes 4) the actors/actresses did a very good job. My only qualm is the lead actor, nothing against him but I could barely see his eyes, it is just so squinty but his acting is superb. I do not understand him in the romantic aspect because he barely expresses it and if he does it was in a very awkward way. His brother in the story was superb, he acted the part well, he was torn within himself...

Leia Mais

I nearly dropped this drama (and I really didn't want to review because I didn't want to waste my time) because of a mediocre female lead. However, the acting, the characters and the humour in this changed my mind. Plus I get a chance to complain about the female lead.

First, Seo In Gak was awesome. His acting is excellent, never lagged and you believed him in any role he played in this drama. He is 100% believable. His co-star Lee Soo Hyuk was just as excellent despite his less screen time. The relationships in this drama is awesome too. It was worth it to watch the characters, the families, the friendship building.

I confess, I ship the friendship between SIG and LSH more than anything in this drama. Put the two of them together and I would watch even the most boring of dramas. My evidence is that Lee Soo Hyuk carried me through 20 episodes of the most boring drama Scholar Who Walks the Night.

I loved everything, the storyline the characteriztion of the two male leads. The supporting casts and their relationships were wonderfully done too. You really believe he's a hih school kid and he's treated as such by the people closest to him. His friends were the icing on the cake.

Now for the other lead.... I like a quirky female lead as much as anyone else but this one got on my nerves. I contemplated dropping this drama just because she was an eyesore and her character was not up my alley, but I kept at it just for the 2 male leads. Jung Soo Young needed a makeover so bad, I hated her. She was too untidy and too much of an ahjumma. If she was at least 5% sexy (like I Hear Your Voice which is plenty sexy) I'd have gone along with it. But I watched on viki and she was so troubling that I had to stop every 5 minutes to complain over her mess. I really hated how she looked and by extension, her character. The actress played the character like she had autism - which makes it worse when compared to Joo Won's "Good Doctor".

The thought that the real actress was pretty and neat didn't even console me. Plus, put her up against the handsome high school boy and she looks to old to be kissing him or holding his hand. I hated her and her stylist and really really wanted to drop the drama because of her. I am not the only on either. She makes it hard to watch. Her character is too old physically and too stunted mentally for me to justify the romance. The 2 male leads had better chemistry together.

Will definitely not rewatch because off the eyesore.

I wouldn't really recommend it to anybody because I don't want to inflict that female lead on any one.

Leia Mais

I think I have to avoid this writer, hehehe... He can't make a good story writing.... The story is simple: DO NOT LIE, but with a matured thinking and twists...

The only thing that touched me here is the Brother relationship well, heart wrenching enough... Another monotonous acting of LJS....

I love romantic comedies, but this one I felt eerie and awkward.... I just don't know why PSH always looks being raped/forced on romantic scenes....

The only scene that has impact on me is that: they were doing undercover with the expensive bag... I was thinking that time, I wish they also make news why Prada, Chanel, LV etc are expensive.... hahahah..

Music score, Okay... But nothing left remarkable OST (and that's what Im looking for a Kdrama!)...

The acting is anime-like, some boring and dragging moments, that I'd rather do some house cleaning while my TV is on tuned in to this show..

Well, bravo to PSH and LJS tons of fans, that they joint force to put this on top... But im not re-watching it again....

Leia Mais

In fairness, this has a unique plot, at least HE's an alien.. Unlike in "Time Traveller's Wife" (hollywood movie) don't know what kind of creature he is hehehe..


Anyway, This has a great exection only because of the lead actress (sorry Im too slow for Korean names, hehehe)... and that's HER ONLY... she, drags this story to the top.... I know for sure, because she's a veteran and filmed in Hollywood already (that's why), so I trust her acting..... I felt sorry for her, because she has a "weak acting" partner, seemingly looks frustrating kinda "come on, please match my acting!!"...

I think this was only on top, because of KSH's tons of fans, and that's it.....


But then again, I heard they really convinced the lead actress to really accept this role... Well, I just find a few uninteresting scenes and find it boring......

But over all, it's good... I was entertained, ONLY because of the lead actress.... But Im not re-watching it again....

Leia Mais

This is such a perfect, addicting drama with a very consistent plot... No dragging/boring moments.. Aside from the romantic scenes, it has a very sensible social issues that they tackle.... Then from there, a great moral lesson learned...

Lots of humor, Awesome script writing and very detailed... The Music score and OST??---just PERFECT!!... (& that's what I love the most with Kdramas)...

This is not exaggerated but this series really deserves a perfect feeling.... There might be a few flaws, but that's too minor to pay attention too.... All actors/actresses had a great dynamics and connive with their characters well... They just delivered it perfectly... even the flashback scenes are heart wrenching...

I've never seen a fight/action stunts that graceful and sexy..... I guess, they were using "parkour" on those action scenes... It has a classic, timeless appeal so even many years passed this will be a very remarkable drama for everyone, just how "Endless Love" series are..

Just watch it, and you wont regret it... I've seen a lot of Kdramas, but Healer is incomparable (in terms of feeling watching it and the plot as well)..... Great for international viewers as well..

Leia Mais

i really enjoyed this drama. at first i thought it was one of the better paced shows i had watched, but when we got around to the last 5 episodes you're so curious about the Soon Ae's plot that you could really care less about Na Bong Sun, and i realized i'd felt that way for most of the show.

Bong Sun is really the second female lead, her character fading into the background next the the boisterous and interesting Shin Soon Ae. The actress that played Bo Young did an excellent job capturing the energy of Soon Ae, who was so fantastically portrayed by Kim Suel Gi that i hope we'll get to see more of her in the future. Jo Jung Suk was perfectly serviceable. His character was a little blah which made it easy for him to be showed up by characters like Joon and Kyung Mo, both of whom i spent most of the show wishing were the leads.

i cant remember any of the music now, so that means it was neither annoying or fantastic. even though i'm a rewatcher i dont see my self coming back to this any time soon there were a few plot choices made that i felt brought down the over all quality of the drama, it was so nearly perfect these stung even more, and i'm not interested in reliving that.

overall great drama certainly worth your time if you enjoy rom com.

Leia Mais