Reviews

yey! a family sitcom like drama :)

so since it is still ongoing there isn't much to say yet but i really like the way it started out already... the plot is set as a good start and you start to like the characters quite quickly as are well portrayed and quite likable as well

i really got hooked on this drama from the start as the plot is well developed and you just want to know what is going to happen to the family
there are some difficulties that each character need to overcome which adds to the richness of plot

if you like family dramas then you should start watching it because it really shows family spirit, helping others, people coming together from different background, understanding, etc.

Leia Mais

ah my first review ever hehehe

So far, this is definitely my favorite drama. There is seriously nothing about this drama that i didn't like.

The story was amazing, perfectly written and executed. It never drags, never rushes, the entire flow of the drama is so gripping, i had such a hard time waiting for the episodes to get subbed.

The entire cast was awesome. Like seriously, i had chills the entire time, they are just that good. No fake acting, no awkwardness, everyone portrayed their character so well, i am definitely going to have to watch more dramas and movies with them. Sakai Masato, Tabe Mikako and Aso Yumi, you guise just gained a new fan.

Oh, and i've been having such a hard time finding the ost online. I loved it so much, i was actually singing along the entire time (and i dont even speak japanese!!). Also the timing of the music is just perfect (i've noticed that sometimes in some dramas/movies the music is out of sink with the actual scene...totally ruins the mood...luckily that wasn't the case here).

As for the rewatch value, I can see myself watching this again and again and again and again (que in 2pm song:P)

One last thing...The romance in this drama is so adorable, the chemistry is amazing. But just remember that this isn't a rom-com, even tho the romantic part is so strong, this is a very life-like drama, so that means no crazy romcom cheesines...Now, go watch it! :)

Leia Mais

I totally love the show.. i mostly go for romantic plots but this is one show that has held me despite the lack of it.. the cast is fresh and the story is moving!
the story focuses on friendship and teacher student relationship! it basically brings back memories of school.. both good and bad.. and explains both the teacher and the student's viewpoint on school life. Daniel Choi and Jung Nara have done a brilliant job but the people who make the show incredible are the students. the acting is so realistic. Nam Soon and Heung soo's friendship moves you to tears, Oh Jung ho and his trio.. though were shown as bullies.. make us pity them at the same time. and the rest of the kids highlight the basic problems and issues that students face!!

Leia Mais

Dream high is refreshing n enjoyable, its relatable and shows dreams of people its perfect for teenagers. Everything about it was perfect the story was intresting and fun to watch the characters were funny n unique easy to understand n the actors did a well job and played them believable. This also got me into kpop but not the flashy kpop but the ballad like one. All the time through the start ot the end it was amazing especially a suprising ending at least not in a way of the story but the main character. Absolutely loved it for everything especially the characters n story which had lots of ups and downs n twists in it.

Leia Mais

Wow I can hear my sister screaming at me already for giving these a 9. Well it was a really good drama one of the few in truth that have really grab my attention this year and made it marathon it in one night without even skipping episode, but still it did not get to 10 material for me. Yes the acting his good, the hateful people do all did a great job at being hateful and disgusting, the pitiful people at being pitiful, and the funny part were indeed funny. So if this drama is such a must watch why did it get a 9 only. Well simply because I was outrage at the sentencing the bad guys got that the only thing I could say was really!!!!, I also thought that some part just really dragged on for too long and finally the ending was a little confusing for me. But other than that I just came to add my too cents and say that if you are on the mood for a good directional drama, with a strong acting, eye candy, perfect ost well you have found your drama.

Leia Mais

I just didn't have the 'appetite' for Asian dramas lately but since this drama was so short and had the genre of fantasy, I gave it a shot.

I was surprised at how entertaining and funny this drama was. The story wasn't very original as it is about a gumiho that needs to eat one more liver until she can become human. Of course, she only wants liver from men who give it to her willing and out of love. I do have to point out that the concept of The Last Restaurant is very original and interesting. I won't go into depth about the concept because I do not want to spoil the drama in any way.

What made this drama so much fun was the characters. The characters are all silly in their own ways. You have a love-sick but cowardly secretary and a mom that behaves like a teenager.

So if you have the time, I do recommend giving this one a watch. I personally do not rewatch series so I gave it a low rewwatch value. However, this drama is worth the time you put into it.

I had to give the music a mediocre rating because I do not remember what the music in the drama was like, so at least I can say the songs weren't memorable.

Leia Mais

Autumn Concerto appears to be a show with no flaws in the beginning, but they appear later on in the series due to poor writing.What could have been a ten show is ruined by poor script, dragged out plots and unnecessary scenes.
The Story: 8
The story had a strong lead in as we are thrust into the world of poor Mu Cheng and how she falls in love with the seemingly sweet Guang Xi. Alas their love is met with tragedy as Guang Xi goes through major brain surgery making him lose his memory. It pulls you in to this nice dilemma with of course love interest for the new Guang Xi and Tuo Ye whom has liked Mu Cheng since the beginning; then lets you fall into a messy script.
My first problem is with the six year gap. It just skips straight to six years. No story or even narration, just,"BAM!!! We know the characters changed and even Mu Cheng had a baby, but instead of showing you there lives let's just have the characters briefly explain it. Plus we will throw in flashbacks that have no relevance to what's going on!," the writers basically said. Seriously? Seriously?
Then some of the subplots also dragged out too long. They started out okay, but was stretched to make the show longer. With slow pacing and unnecessary moments this show's story suffered.
The Characters: 8
The main characters in this show are basically Mu Cheng, Guang Xi, Tuo Ye, and Xiao Le. Mu Cheng starts off as this innocent girl in love for the first time then transforms to this depressing chick that over analyzes the whole Xiao Le and Guang Xi situation. While I can understand where she is coming from with her fear, it hurts way too many people at times. PLus she cried too much. Then Guang Xi, well it was a love-hate situation. He was a jackass after the six episodes and quite frankly I was wishing she ended up with Tuo Ye because... he was in her life!!!!! That six year void Tuo Ye took care of Mu Cheng and Xiao Le and Guang Xi has the nerve to be angry at him. Xiao Le was my favorite character because he was adorable and to me was an amazing eccentric five year old. The minor characters did their support really well and saved the story in the end with their personalities.
The acting:9
To me all of the actors did a nice job considering this was a horrible script especially Liu Linda. She was the exceptional step mom from hell with a soft side.
The Music:7
The music wasn't bad in fact I liked some of the piano pieces and the main theme was a nice song too. Sometimes the music just wasn't played at the right moment, plus the main theme was overused. Other than that great job.
Overall I loved this show, but I just can't rewatch it. It's hard for me to rewatch shows like these because I am a comedy fan plus a big crybaby. Hope you guys who are thinking about checking this out will like it. Sorry for the long review, I'll try to shorten it next time.

Leia Mais

Very rarely it is when you come across dramas like 'Hotaru no Hikari'. It's fresh, entertaining and full of life. It will never fail to make you laugh and also touch you at the same time. It was a truly heartwarming drama.

It has a very unique and original story. The 'himomo-onna' concept was hilarious and witty on the writer's part. Also, this show proves that a drama can do fine without cliches like crazy ex-girlfriends, psychotic family members or someone getting amnesia. It has a very different female character and male character as its leads.

Hotaru is a lazy, young woman who is ignorant of the world outside her house and office and oblivious to matters of love. She has never been in love nor ever thought about changing her way of living. But, in spite of being naive and behaving immaturely at times she has a mind of her own. When she is told that she is being bothersome, she snaps back and when she wishes to change herself- she does. I like that she did everything according to how she pleased even if she always didn't succeed in her goals. And though Hotaru's character is imperfect, Ayase Haruka played her part perfectly. She can look good, act very well and can tickle your funny bone too. I was surprised at how good she was with the comedy parts. I was tearing up with laughter during most of those scenes.

I have to mention the Manager. He is a nice and mature guy. He is the opposite of almost all regular heroes in dramas. In spite of the age difference between him and Hotaru, they managed to look cute and have chemistry together. My heart broke for him all the way till the end. He touched me and now I want a mature guy like him. I love the contrast in his and Hotaru's personalities. Not just that, he always supports her during all her times and accepts her just for who she is. This drama will keep you wondering whether he is the main lead or the second lead.

I also liked Teshima's character in the beginning but he became redundant towards the end. But he was crucial in order for Hotaru to grow up. He earned my respect. Actually, even he was pretty nice to her mostly but there's a time where it becomes apparent who was better among him and the Manager.

I loved how this show had no melodramatic moments. The best part definitely was the absence of interfering family members and bad villains. Nobody is the bad guy in this drama- maybe Hotaru herself is! This drama's romantic aspects were so different that it almost seemed like it was poking fun at all other dramas I have watched in a nonchalant way.

This is definitely one of the best and deep-without-seeming-deep dramas I have seen till date. You'll know what I mean after you watch this. ;)

Leia Mais

I've only watched a few jdramas/movies so I'm still not really used to them. For me, they are a lot different than Korean or Taiwanese dramas (which I've seen a lot of each), so it's hard for me to get into them. Tatta Hitotsu no Koi really had me from the first episode. I liked the story of rich girl, poor guy rather than vice versa. To me, it always seems more heartbreaking bc the poor guy will almost always walk away from the girl he loves so they can be with someone better or more suited for them. But even doing so, never stops loving them. Now who doesn't want a guy like that?!?! Anyway, I thought the love story between Hiroto and Nao was really great. I've seen it described as pure and innocent and that's really the perfect way to describe it. There's not a lot of unnecessary drama like jealous ex's, scheming parents doing outrageously ridiculous or evil things to split them apart or the girl/guy hiding their feelings for a really long time. They came from different backgrounds but that didn't matter to them. They liked each other and wanted to be together, so they were. Hiroto was a little judgmental towards Nao until he actually dug deeper and realized he had her all wrong, but even then, he still fell for her. To me, Nao seemed really childish the first few episodes and that bothered me, but there is a reason for that and once it's explained you understand why her character is the way she is. Hiroto and Noa's friends were really great supporting characters as well and the friendship that forms between all of them is a strong one.

Overall, Tatta Hitotsu no Koi is very good. Cast, story, music, etc. all good. It's fast and to the point, which is also a plus. It has definitely changed my mind about jdramas and I'm giving more a chance.

Leia Mais

I can't quite remember what made me want to watch this particular drama, despite it being quite lengthy, but what I so vividly recall was the feeling that lingered for awhile after having watched the drama. I still remember the pain of being misunderstood. What this drama made me realize was that sometimes we realize things once they're gone, and that truth is powerful. The importance of saying what's on one's mind and just being true, and how scary a person becomes when one chooses not to let go because of utter fear. The lack of courage, now that I'm typing about it, is what this drama emphasizes.

What I liked about the drama is that it was refreshing and very scandalous, dark, unlike the usual mainstream dramas. It got me hooked because it was dark, realistically dark, the chemistry of the main leads was awesome, and no matter what the guy did I could never seem to hate him too much to stop watching it. The Love was twisted, at certain angles pure, but truly deep. Heartbreaking but amazing!

I know a lot might resist watching it because certainly one would have to cry and get attached but that's the beauty of this drama. That is what makes it so good, the journey that both the characters had to go through, and the complicated misunderstanding, one after another, that when we're left to uncover each one, we get to see the real characters, why they acted the way they did.

So I dare you to take leap of Faith and try this drama.

Leia Mais

just completed the drama yesterday and i was entertained from the beginning to the end. i planned to watched it the whole week but ultimately i couldn't help to watch it nonstop and it took me two days to finish it (thanks God it's holiday).
if you think this is the remake of the first Full House, i think you are wrong, this is basically a brand new drama with different plot. this drama is very refreshing after the whole historical and sad drama that are the trend nowadays. the story is nice with fresh ideas and nice places and outfits. and weirdly, i actually loved the curly hairstyle by Man Ok. she looks so cute with the hair. it goes the same to Taek ik and kang whi (after bridal mask, i was shocked with this transformation, very good actually)
their acting is nice to see too, and No min Woo is just very pretty.
i love the songs too, and they are already in my phone now :)
maybe the thing that should be changed is the second girl (jin sae ryoung) coming in between, i don't think her acting is good.
and i absolutely recommend this drama for your next watch. love it so much!

Leia Mais

FUNNY, TICKLING ROMANCE DRAMA!

So why did i watched it?

First, its because the main actor is Jung Il Woo, hes so cute, i couldnt stop smiling seeing his face in this drama, starting to have crush on him.................

Second, this drama is so entertaining, there is nothing new or unique in the plot, but its a kind of drama that you will be tickled through ur bone, so romantic that i wanted to blush.

Third, y we watch drama? not just to kill time, but also because we are addicted to this actors and actresses that we want to see more of them.
but in this drama, its not just because of these reasons, maybe its because its refreshing............

Leia Mais

This is a well balanced period drama that threads wit and humor, action and fighting scenes, politics and family feuds, birth secrets and gender-bending all mixed in one. The plot and storyline weaves, ebbs and flows and one crisis is resolved only to lead into another greater one before the end of each episode which keeps you wondering what will happen and how things will be resolved next. Thank goodness there isn't a lot of drag in this drama, and the focus was on the main characters instead of depending too heavily on 3rd party conversations.

The characters in this drama are dynamic and interesting in their own way, especially the main female lead. I appreciate that she stays true to her character throughout-Fearless, loyal, impetuous, and kindhearted, yet crafty. I enjoyed that many of the women in this drama more than held their own place, and were independent, loveable, and strong. The characters and their unique yet strong personalities blended quite well which made this drama seem to go along much smoother and pleasantly for the viewer.

I liked that the drama was upbeat, even though there were life and death crisis after crisis. I hardly felt I was watching a period drama, and would highly recommend it.

Leia Mais

I hesitated to watch this drama a lot, mainly because at the time the summary didn't intrigue me. After a while, however, I finally decided to give this a shot! I don't regret watching this, it was quite entertaining and hilarious, but I don't think it deserves the large quantity of praise it has received (a lot of 10s lol).
What I liked:
-Dok Go Jin: Seriously, his portrayal has been one of my favorites. I'm not a huge fan of over-exaggerating, but when it's done as funny as Cha Seung Won did, then I'm not gonna complain. He was one of the reasons why I laughed so hard watching this. He is honestly the highlight of the show! "Oh-kaaaay!" "Perfaaaact!" "Paaaaantaaay!" I'll never, ever be able to listen to those words without remembering him :P
-The melodies: OMG some were so random, but they had me laughing. Honestly. Especially whenever they played when Dok Go Jin did something. There was this "suspenseful" one that had me ROFLing. Like Dok Go Jin would say, there were peeerfaact!
What I didn't like:
-The fact that it wasn't able to suck me in like most dramas I've watched. Don't get me wrong, this was good. And I watched the first 5 epis on the same day, no breaks in between. But there was a moment in the middle that I nearly dropped this drama (which I'm glad I didn't). It wasn't slow... but it just didn't pull me in as much.
-Gu Ae Jong: At first I loved her. Then she annoyed me. Then I disliked her. And then I didn't hate her. Some of the decisions she pulled off weren't my cup of tea, but I still rooted for her (thankfully).
At the end of the day, this drama was far from bad, but it didn't reach the sky-high expectations that had been set out for me. However, I do recommend this to people who are fond of the jerky-more-like-adorable main male leads :)

Leia Mais