story/plot: freakin amazing. I loved how there were so many other key elements in it besides romance like courage, loyalty, duty, justice and a little bit of good ol' vengeance. Everything in the story progressed nicely and tied into each other beautifully. And the characters changed with the dramatic life events that take place as well so they were very dynamic and awesome. it was very realistic in that sense. I also liked how there were a lot of surprises in the plot.
characters: okay don't get too attached to the characters because more than likely...they'll probably end up dying. seriously though, I felt like I was watching the game of thrones all over again with all the dramatic deaths in this. I really loved the main girl in this though. She is probably the biggest boss ass bitch I've ever seen. That girl knows how to get stuff done. She was a very powerful and enticing character that made the overall story rich. And unlike some other dramas, the girl in this one knows exactly how to exact vengeance. she don't mess around.
music: what is it with historical drama soundtracks?!? I have yet to come across one that wasn't freakishly amazing. The songs in this were amazing. I would buy this soundtrack no lie. they had perfectly epic music for the super intense moments that made you want cheer. Overall, I want to hug the music guy.
I would definitely say I would rewatch some of the episodes on this in the future, not all of them because that would take at least another month of my life I could be spending watching another epic historical drama, but at least a few of the more bad ass episodes. Forget the length guys, go for it! its so worth it.
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Hye Sung is a really individual personality! She wanted to look like uppish and scornful but she was fair what I liked in her. Her character changing was very good.
While I watched the drama the age difference didn't disturb me. The casts were harmonic and the episodes were engrossing. I couldn't bored 1 minute neither. It's one of the best dramas for me. There are always interesting twists and affairs. Must see!
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I Think Jan Di's character became pointless because she was strong on the story's beginningand she became weak by the end of the drama. And she was sometimes irritating. (Sorry!)
But it's good for have fun!
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The viewers don't know what will happen. But we will know everything in the last episode :)
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Casting wise, I absolutely loved everyone. You know that you have great writing and actors when you sincerely hate someone, because that is so much harder to do than to love a character. No one was annoying, as in many other dramas I've seen, and they all seemed to work very hard to fit the personalities of their character.
Music is beautiful. I absolutely love the different songs in the OST.
I've actually already rewatched it in the past year and a half, so that has to count for something.
Definitely a must see. Ariel Lin and William Feng are really amazing together and its great to see where the characters end up.
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-=+STORY+=-
I thought the plot was great. This drama dealt with the sensitive subject of mental illnesses, which most dramas can't pull off. The story starts out with a good introduction, and you know immediately what each character is like. The rising action is great, it shows the growing chemistry of the actors/characters while at the same time giving hints here and there about present and future events. WOW! The climax! It was such a brilliant way to turn things around. The falling action was also great, as it showed how characters endured certain events. The resolution was also the perfect way to tie up the story. The one thing that slightly ticked me off was Hae Soo's short tempered personality, but that can be overlooked.
-=+ACTING/CAST+=-
OH MY GOSH. This cast was PERFECT! I could totally feel the chemistry between the characters, and the acting was so natural that I felt like I was watching them right before my eyes. Jo In Sung and Gong Hyo Jin didn't disappoint and Kwang Soo and Dong Il were great supporting characters. In this drama, we also have a newcomer, Do Kyungsoo (D.O of EXO). I was really surprised by his performance, especially for a rookie. The characters were well developed, and I liked how all of them had their flaws.
-=+MUSIC+=-
Wow, this may be the best OST I have ever heard in a drama! Unlike other dramas, IOTL actually had english songs in the soundtrack. Most of the music was happy and joyous, while the more mellow tracks still had a great impression. I downloaded like half the songs in this soundtrack, and I could listen to it on repeat for a long time.
-=+REWATCH VALUE+=-
10/10 I am definitely considering watching this masterpiece again. I had so many great feelings while watching this. It made me laugh, cry, squeal and so much more!
At first I had high expectations of this drama, and it surely lived up to that. If you haven't watched it already I BEG OF YOU TO PICK IT UP! IT WON'T DISAPPOINT!
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The chemistry of the cast was amazing, especially between Han Groo and Yeon Woo jin. I was looking forward to Han Groo's acting since I really liked her already in 'can we get married' and, even though her characters are kind of similar, she pulls of a completely different charm and shows a lot of fresh acting with her co-workers.
The idea of a rich guy who doesn't want to get married...this is a very new but fun plot for a drama for me and I feel kind of sorry for him since he has such a pressure to get married and have kids fastly.
For the supportive characters, I enjoyed the grandmother's, Jeong Jinwoon's and Lee Hoon Dong's acting the most. The least I liked Kang Se Ah and Yeon Woo Jin's mother. Everyone did a good job, don't get me wrong, but Kang Se Ah was just annoying after a while, not to mentoin his mother. I didn't really know what to think of Jinwoon's character until episode 13 or something since he was a little sneaky at first but also cute and I just didn't know how I should think about him (really I'm sorry). Lee Hoon Dong was being a douchebag to be honest, but his comedic acting made me enjoy this character even more.
For the soundtrack, it was very nice. Not too overplayed and a good choice of cute and mood fitting songs. Of course, some songs weren't that great but well, that's just personal preferrence^^.
What I really have to say about this is the very obvious but also kinda sneaky product placement. Not just with the LG phones but also with all this delicious looking food they had in this...it made me cry a little inside. They are literally eating 24/7! I want to have something of it too! Haha jkjk^^
For the rewatch value thing: I'm sorry I don't have the time to rewatch dramas (but if I had I would!! I finished this drama within 1 week^^)
Overall it is a lovely drama with great actors who have great chemistry between them and I can only recommend it to watch:D!
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The drama is a thriller from start to finish, with no dragged and out of place parts at all.
If you've loved Resurrection, and generally enjoy plot-based, action-thriller dramas, this is for you.
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The most dominant feature of this drama is that you could`t guess what will happen next (unlike other kdramas) and being unexpected is one of the reasons that make you have a lot of excitement till the end of the story and even after that.All the actors and actresses played really good(except one who wasn`t as well as others) It is the favorite drama of all the people I recommend this drama to them so I recommend watching this drama to you too...
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The acting was amazing. There was so much crying, but each one never lost its value.
It was a btch to get through since most the story was so sad, but I suggest you don't watch it in such a narrow minded view. Put yourself in each characters point of view and try to understand each one because for me that's what made it bearable.
I finished the series in 2 days because I felt so bad for KYJ and I was just eagerly just waiting for her to do her quirky adorable laugh. I really hate sad dramas, but I got a much greater "feel good moment" effect from the little bits and pieces of happiness in this drama then a drama dedicated completely for "feel good moments".
I fell in love with the main couple. Look at my list I usually drop as soon as the main couple gets together but on this one I kept going because I actually wanted them to get closer and closer. To me their love was believable and on episode 15 their was a moment I even cried out of jealously because it is the kind of pure love I truly want.( you will understand when you get there)
What I also liked about this was the deaths weren't just some random conveniently timed events. Each one had a purpose and were connected. We didn't the moments where a character finds something out, and right then they die that usually happens from a out of the blue car accident.. Like that sht makes me go CRAZY!
Re watch value of me was low because I don't think my heart can handle it lol.
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One of the biggest attractions of the drama is Takenouchi Yutaka and the way he plays his character the taxi driver Edawakare. Without knowing much of his past, each episode makes us discover a little more of his antics. He's completely awkward and indecisive, and is afraid of what others think of any of his actions. For him, every moment is a turning point, and he has to think over and over, weighing the pros and cons, being honest about himself vs conforming, and so on. Even so he's pretty blunt with his opinion about his clients' decisions, and shows much more confidence in the taxi driver's seat. Then when he smiles I stop really seeing whats going on and get absorbed with that beautiful smile of his. Seriously his smile feels so genuine, and is both cute and sexy.
Another aspect I fully enjoyed is the café he hangs out most of his free time. At first we see him just as a normal customer there, but later he see him getting closer and more involved with them, like a family. That was cute and homey.
Last but not least, our main subject matter, the clients, are very entertaining and distinct. Not all are likeable but you may relate to them. The ending of each episode sometimes go to familiar places and sometimes do something unexpected and surprised us.
Finally I'd like to say this dorama may not be for everyone, being formulaic and episodic, but if you do give it a chance, I'd see to give it at least 3 episodes before deciding to continue or quit. It is a must watch for any Takenouchi Yutaka fan ;)
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