This was my first drama with Joo Jin Mo but I love his movies so I had very high expectations and he did not disappoint. I think that the first couple episodes when we get the backstory were very well done and left me longing for more episodes of their childhood.
This is truly a melodrama so expect lots of feelings and heartache and frustration.
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I had to skip episode 19 because it was too painful to watch. Like why would sara do that to him???? I dont find it reasonable. I also cried at some parts because it was just too painful. My feelings were all over the place! The fact that it made me cry and laugh, it means that i was really moved by their acting! i really consider this drama worth watching.
Although i think it could have been better if the drama ended with 16 episodes so that the story doesnt seem to be dragged out in the end but either way, i enjoyed the drama. Finished it in 4 days.
As for the romance part, i dont want to spoil anything but the guy was just too sweet. You guys have to witness that! Haha
I could have given this a 10/10 but i had to point out sara's acting. I know she's pretty but most of the time i think she's trying too hard. Like she's acting too "cute" that it becomes really annoying.
Over all, i really liked the drama and i would recommend it. It brought me tears, laughter, hate, and excitement.
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I kept watching the drama everyday but sometimes (even often) I couldn't understand what was happening, and I was asking myself lots of questions, for example: Why was Hoon living in South-Korea, how did he get there? What did exactly happen to Jae Hee during these two years without him? How did Cha Jin Soo do to find her? Why were the politicians still there after the Budapest scene? (I read other reviews and we were all wondering about the same things XD) From my point of view, there were too much people in this drama like the protagonists, politicians, doctors, and second roles (like Bora that I found useless) which caused our lack of comprehension. I mean if the story is originally about doctors so why are there politicians to create a fuss? The story around Jang Seok Joo was pissing me off.
But I didn't stop and even found the drama fascinating, as the surgeries looked real, I was really disgusted.. There is also the fact that I LOVED Park Hoon's love for Jae Hee and her love for him. I think their story is very touching, if only love could be that strong in real life *o* (Sorry for those who love Soo Hyun and Hoon's "couple" , I even didn't like Soo Hyun's character, I found her pitiful....sorry :v) I really liked the fact that any of them betrayed the other for another girl/guy. I really loved their scenes (Hooni and Jae Hee) together, but even if they end up together in the end I wasn't really satisfied with the drama's end because it's too fast (from my point of view) and difficult to understand. I mean why did Jae Hee fly to china??!! I also enjoyed some second roles like Han Jae Joon's surgery team (Dr.Keum, Moon, and Kim Chi Gyu) I forgot to tell about Hoon's mother. I found her scenes with Hoon very cute bla bla bla, but why isn't she with him in the end? That's why I found her role a bit useless, I still even don't unsdersatand what happens to her in the final episode...
To sum up I really liked this drama even if I'm still struggling to fully understand some scenes and if I'm a bit disappointed by the end I was very pleased with the OST, I always pay a close attention to the music and I'm glad to say that I wasn't disappointed. I think this drama is worth watching at least once in a lifetime :p
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This drama was one of the best I've ever watched, and every time I hear the music, a wave of nostalgia comes over me. So what if this drama doesn't adhere to the original BoF plotline? There have been so many versions of the same story already, and I think it's great that this Chinese version is bringing something new to the table!
I've watched the Korean version and this version, and honestly, I think they're both amazing (but I've watched Meteor Shower 2 many more times than BoF!) Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang who play the two main leads are a great on-screen couple, and you can really feel the emotion and love they share. The side characters are all great and many times entertaining. Duan Mu Lei, especially, was cast perfectly and his story is heartbreaking and inspiring--and in my opinion, he's much more attractive than Kim Hyn Joong in BoF :)
I loved this drama much more than the first one (Meteor Shower 1). All the actors are so much more attractive in Meteor Shower 2 and the storyline is more gripping. I think that if you want to get into this Chinese version of BoF, start with this sequel instead of from the beginning.
This drama is the perfect blend between light-heartedness and seriousness--it's not completely a sappy melodrama but it's also not a fluffy, light rom-com drama. It's a great watch for anyone who loves romantic dramas and Boys Over Flowers!
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Marriage, Not Dating follows the story of Joo Jang Mi (Han Groo), a woman who has been unlucky in love despite her intense desire to get married. On the night she plans to propose to her boyfriend Lee Hoon Dong (Huh Jung Min), Hoon Dong calls in the help of his best friend Gong Gi Tae (Yun Woo Jin) to sabotage the proposal and get him out of the relationship. Obviously Gi Tae and Jang Mi don't get along from the start, but when Gi Tae's mother accidentally overhears them talking about a "proposal" and assumes Gi Tae has rebuffed Jang Mi, Gi Tae gets an idea--turn Jang Mi into the worst daughter-in-law ever, so that his mother finally stops trying to set him up with women and allows him to live alone forever.
If you're looking for a kdrama without the angst, this is definitely the drama for you. Most of Marriage, Not Dating is hijinks - Jang Mi and Gi Tae pretending to be in a relationship despite not liking each other at all. Jang Mi even gets a crush on Hoon Dong's employee Han Yeo Reum (2AM's Jinwoon), and has to hide that relationship from Gi Tae's family and her own. It's silly, ridiculous, and all over the place. But angsty it is not.
I love the slow burn of this series in terms of the relationship between Jang Mi and Gi Tae. They really do become friends first - because they're not really dating and don't care what the other thinks of them, they find themselves being totally and completely honest with each other in ways they can't be with anyone else. It's adorable to see them basically become best friends before realizing they would also, maybe, kinda, like to make out.
Marriage, Not Dating is one of the few kdrama where the Second Male Lead and Second Female Lead aren't unbearable, either. Yeo Reum has an adorable smile, and is completely aware of what's going on the whole time. He knows when to step back and when to push, and the fact that he has a mancrush on Gi Tae and ends up living with him for a good part of the show just makes for more and more hilarious hijinks. The Second Female Lead, Kang Se Ah (Han Sun Hwa), could've been terrible if it weren't for the fact that she knows exactly what she wants and is the only realist of the bunch. She and Gi Tae used to be engaged, but when she tried to push her worldviews onto Gi Tae, he pushed back and they broke up. She's exactly what Gi Tae's parents want in a daughter-in-law, which is exactly why they can never be together. It's simple, straightforward, and by the way - Gi Tae and Se Ah are actually great friends, too. They're both doctors, they're wickedly smart, and would be terrible together.
I like that the show is also heavily about family. Gi Tae's family appears great on the outside, but is actually a mess behind closed doors. For Jang Mi, her parents fight constantly, but really, truly love each other. The reason Jang Mi agrees to the outrageous fake-dating plan in the first place is because revealing the relationship to her parents makes them get along for the first time in years. And while at first Gi Tae wants his family to disapprove of Jang Mi, he finds himself getting defensive of her actions (often stuff HE told her to do) and finally capable of speaking up about all the fake family business he's had to deal with his whole life.
Marriage, Not Dating is just a breath of fresh air. The main couple is ADORABLE and you can actually see why they're so good together. Their friends are actual friends, not just plot devices in a love quadrangle, and their families aren't two-dimensional Romeo-and-Juliet-style enemies.
Plus, no angst!
(Well, a little angst. But not much!)
Definitely a must-watch.
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Although there are many relationships going on at once, the love affair between Kim Myung Min and the breathtakingly beautiful Han Go Eun was especially touching.
I never, ever watch dramas over 20 episodes and this was an exception. I really did not want it to end, I got so attached to the characters. The mother made so many sacrifices raising her children, that, in the end, they were grateful to do the same for her. In my opinion this is a "must watch" classic.
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I really appreciated how the dramas conflict wasn't based on "good" vs "evil", but was an intrinsic battle that Chiaki himself had to overcome. Chiaki isn't just critical of those around him, but he's also highly critical himself which prevents him from being able to form valuable relationships with people and thus understand music better. Nodame is the person that challenges this struggle of Chiaki's and helps him - unbeknowst to him - to discover a vast capacity to love people (as well as to overcome his fear of flying). Here we have a mistmatched pair who are able to understand each other and help the other to grow.
The romance might not be in your face, but the subtlety is a thousands times more touching. The way Chiaki is so deeply affected by what Nodame says, does and plays shows that a beautiful sort of love his forming. He might not realise how he feels, but the audience is able to clearly ascertain that there's more to his feelings than a massive appreciation for how Nodame plays the piano.
Speaking of subtlety, I really love how character development is portrayed in NC: its poignant, subtle, and unexpected. It is isn't simply expressed through words, but through actions and - most importantly - through music. Music is a vital part of our lives. It is the one thing that is able touch people's hearts and bring people from all walks of live together. 'Nodame Cantabile' is able to capture the profound affect that music has on its characters lives as we see a character letting go of all of their inhibitons and becoming one with the music. This is most prominent with Chiaki - the tension in his shoulders seems to disspitate when he lets himself become one with the music and his orchestra during the last episode. He's relaxed, free and loving every minute of what he's doing. Being able to portray all of that without words takes both great directing and great acting.
Most people talk about Ueno Juri's portrayal of Nodame when NC is mentioned, but I think that Tamaki Hiroshi is the real star of the show. His performance of Chiaki is so sensitive that I can feel Chiaki growing up and learning how to love more vividly through the way he plays with intonation, his eye expressions, the way his body moves with passion whilst conducting and the small smile that plays around the corners of his mouth. The connection Tamaki Hiroshi has with Chiaki's character is so compelling, I really can't imagine anyone else playing Chiaki. I look forward to watching more of Tamaki's work.
For one to fully enjoy 'Nodame Cantabile' one has to overlook the slightly too anime-like execution of this drama. The humour is what prevents the story from gaining that perfect 10 - it offsets the tone of the drama due to its overly whacky and slapstick nature. I guess its part of the dramas charm, but I would have personally preferred it in smaller doses. The most aggravating part of the humour was the violent tendencies that Chiaki had towards; punching and throwing really ain't cute, and it did leave a bad taste in mouth.
All in all, 'Nodame Cantabile' has become a firm a favourite. It's beautiful, poignant and charming, and despite its silliness it manages to convey a touching message about love and music. The finale will leave you swelling the absolute grandure of Beethoven's Symphony No.7 as well as the overwhelming amount of emotion that managed to be conveyed through barely any dialogoue in the last 15 minutes. It's definitely one to watch and should not be skipped!
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How I came to that conclusion: Do you like kimchee, would you like to learn more, or at least more than you knew before, than maybe it's a passing grade for this drama. I summarized it in my head as okay the first episode or the first 10 minutes got me with the beautiful array of korean food displayed. hmmm interesting, but than the story began to unfold and it was okay, because I kept thinking wow the kimchee and all the other foods look great....so here was my rational on how I got through this drama.
The kimchee was definitely the star, and as for the story and plots, I thought of them as the side dishes. I mean there was even the 10 commandments of kimchee who knew. So if you have no other drama on your on hold list or plan to watch list than get on the kimchee bus!
on and btw cute catchy tune if you watch you will hear it. :)
cast: maybe they should have used actors more fitting for the age. I mean the wise kimchee teacher, was the same actress from her 30's to her 70's. I mean in her 30's she obviously didn't look 30.(older actress portraying younger)
Also Han Jae Suk, plays the male lead, still handsome, maybe the Lee Min Ho of the 90's kdrama era, correct me if I am wrong, only saw one drama with him(Glass Slippers) which he played in and that was excellent.
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Story: I love the refreshing feel of this drama. The story starts out so good, then interesting, then funny, then boring, then funny, then boring, then boring and repetitive and uninteresting you can't keep from wanting to drop it. I completed it, though, because I don't want to waste my effort of downloading it. The consolation is the love story of Hae Shil and Jung Geun; it is hilarious and cute it actually surpasses Geon Woo's and Jung Joo's roles. And I love Mayor Hwang Wook. There are times I root for him than Geon Woo.
Acting/Cast:
The acting is good. They just acted according to their roles even though the characters are ridiculous - old people acting like kids. They pulled it off.
Lee Jung Joo is very soft-hearted it becomes annoying. I think the character is somehow stupid. Like Lee Sang Yoon said in Liar Game, "I hate girls who think being stupid is being good". Well, something like that.
Baek Geon Woo is so kid-like. Sometimes he's a jerk but he's very kind too. You'll love him and you'll hate him and repeat.
Mayor Hwang Wook: Pity! He is adorable and cute.
Mok Ji Won: I like to pull out her eyes, make it a necklace and sell it to her for $1M. Money and fame is love to her Seo Yi Ahn pulled it off. She convinced me to hate Ji Won.
Kim Hae Shil: She's okay. She went through a hard time and you can understand her why she's acting like that. But 30 years is too long. Well...
Song Jung Geun: I love him. Love him, love him, love him. Why? Who wouldn't? His personality is so cute. He talks big and acts like a kid. Haha! Lee Sung Jae is an incredible actor. I saw him acted as villain. I never thought he could act Jung Geun.
Music: It did not convince me to download at least one OST. They're nice, though.
I won't re-watch nor recommend this.
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Story: A variety of people gather in the Wonderful Harbour Hotel on a particular day when a Mexican diplomat staying there contracts a new strain of influenza. Keeping up with the health laws, the whole hotel along with its residents is quarantined for 7 days. The story follows these 7 days, as the viewers gain insights into the reasons such an odd group of people turned up there at the same time. This is based on a true event from 2009, when the first H1N1 case was reported in a hotel in Wanchai and the hotel was sealed off for 7 days.
Characters (this might be long, but I'll try to keep it short):
Chiu Chin Lung: A typical 'act first, talk later' cop. He can't ignore injustice, which leads to him taking matters into his hands and landing him in trouble. He's investigating the kidnapping of a boy and ends up in the hotel while chasing the suspects.
Tong Ching: An enthusiastic journalist, who gets to know Lung the day before the quarantine. She enters the hotel to get evidence of an affair between a rich businessman and a bank superintendent. She joins hands with Lung to track down the kidnappers.
Yik Cho On / Calvin: A professional thief (a la Robin Hood?) who robs the rich and donates a fraction of the loot to charity. He disguises as a Thai Chinese businessman. As is expected, we get glimpses into his past, showing why he became what he is.
Wong Ka Yu / Christy: Calvin's partner and girlfriend, disguised as the wife of a rich Shanghai businessman. Though her rational personality clashes with Calvin's impulsive one, they care for each other deeply.
Ho Chan: The jack of all trades at the hotel. He is nicknamed Chief and seems to have a hidden past, which once revealed, can throw many lives into disarray. He helps Lung and Ching with their investigations.
Tai Siu Nam: The bellboy at the hotel, who is in cahoots with the kidnappers.
Liu Ho Yan / Judy: The hotel concierge, who chases rich men and falls in love with Calvin.
Yao Dan: A supermodel (but is she really who she claims she is?)
Au Yeung Ka Ka: An escort, who gets called out by a businessman staying at the hotel and ends up getting quarantined. One of the few who actually enjoy the situation.
Kwok Wing-mui: Lung's mother who's obsessed with getting him married.
Acting/Cast: Most of the actors did a great job, especially Cheng Joyce. She really shines as your plain Jane. The scenes between her and Bosco Wan are a treat to watch. No romance, its just a pair of incidental friends poking around. Ma Steven and Kwok Sonija share a great on-screen chemistry with their constant on-off relation. Barring maybe one or two, you just don't get to hate anyone ^_^
Music: I'm no big fan of HK music, but I found this one entertaining (enduring?)
Rewatch: This can be categorized as a thriller with a dose of comedy and romance. There are really not many unnecessary scenes. One of the few dramas I feel I can rewatch without using the fast-forward option!
Concluding Thoughts: This is really an awesome drama with a highly convincing ending. It can be seen as an "everyone gets what they want" scenario, but you do feel sorry for the most unlikely people. With so many stories tied-in, the director did a meticulous job of keeping the audience occupied. When the bunch of unconnected people start to bond together, you really start cheering for them. After all, no man is an island.
It might not have the glamour of many other dramas, but that is not what it was meant to be. TVB dramas are known for their outlook at reality and this drama excels with that perspective. If you appreciate a good story with good acting, this is the one for you. Highly recommended!
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