1% de Alguma Coisa (2016)

- No side stories, the focus is only on our main couple
- Many typical clichés with nice execution
- No melodrama, characters are straightforward
- Filled with lovey-dovey scenes, lots of sweet moments

- Good acting, chemistry between the main characters makes sense
- Good character development especially with the male lead
- Side characters don't have any significant importance, but acting is good

- The beginning looks like it took a budget cut, but improves over time
- Music was fitting

Overall a sweet and cheese romance! This drama is a nice break.

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A simple and sweet romcom

I saw this romcom recommended in some reddit threads so I decided to give it a chance. The story is pretty predictable for a plot revolving around a contractual marriage. It all starts from the FL, Kim Da Hyeon, saving and taking an older man to the hospital. This man ends up being Lee Gyu Chul, the chairman of SH Group. In an attempt to make his grandson change into a better person, being less arrogant and a jerk, he changes his will so that Lee Jae In, the ML, will inherit his fortune if the two leads enter into a contractual marriage.

However, will they both agree?
ML is an arrogant jerk that is not liked by those around him including coworkers. The FL is a teacher that is usually kind and warm but does not sit back when needed. She can be sassy and a bit sly if needed. Hearing the offer the FL strongly disagrees from the start but ultimately agrees to date the ML for 6 months.

As time goes on they start getting closer, going on dates and spending time with each other so they slowly fall for one another. Despite some angst involving an ex to the ML, that by the way is very unlikable, and a breakup later on they end up together.

The story is pretty boring and bland in my opinion. There is not much depth to the characters, especially the FL. She has no backstory. They could have added some backbone to her so she could be relatable. Maybe something about her childhood, her dreams or life prior. She was very superficial. That stands true for others also. including both MLs and FLs family members, for example the ML mother(s)

I didn't know of the lead actors prior to this drama. I later saw that ML played a guest role in CLOY but I don't remember him. Their acting was pretty good and their chemistry was decent.

Overall it’s still a nice drama to watch when you want something easy, relaxing and calm. The episodes are on the shorter sides for those who prefer that as well. It wasn't all bad. It was sweet and cute as well. The story is too simple and I have realized I just enjoy more emotional and/or intriguing plots.

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TRULY A HIDDEN GEM. If it was produced by the Big 3 media company or Netflix it probably would have gotten attention. It might be a contractual relationship type of drama but it started differently unlike the usual where the MC do it in secret or pretend relationship but for them it was a real relationship but contractual if you get what I mean. And you don`t get to see a drama where they`re in a contractual relationship to fool someone, not to mention it was forced upon them to be in it lmao. They also have a great chemistry which is great. Of course, you can expect the usual scenes that happens after the contract date ends where all the heavy dramas come in and whatsoever. But that`s something you can just overlook because it did not really take that long unlike other dramas that would another 2-3 episodes to patch things up. Overall, it`s a cute chill drama you can enjoy.

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Trully enjoyable

I found this drama when i was in the mood to watch about from enemy to lover drama. I googled and i read the reviews on MDL , as i always do before i watch any drama. Decided to watch it and ended up bingeing for 2 days! It was so enjoyable, funny, romantic, the story line does not make you wan to skip fwd as well...in fact every episodes i went to reply few scenes, on each episodes.

The chemistry is amazing, and the male lead is seriously the best kisser i've seen on Kdrama. There were many of kissess scenes and they fit the scene perfectly.

I will watch this again surely! And boy i am so glad i found it. Really recommend!!!

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the series that got hooked me for KDramas and CDramas (litle spoilers ahead - read with caution)

Story: The story, even though it is a relationship contract, was presented uniquely. I mean, the ML was arrogant and mean but from the very start of their contract, I think he already liked the FL, well he really likes to kiss her... hahaha..and he is also open to her being jealous or when he does not like the FL acting cute towards other guy. He doesn't shy from it. rather, he asks (kisses) for it and directly tells the FL about his displeasure, unlike other series with the same trope where the ML will deny every obvious thing that is already transparent on his face or actions, which for me, is sometimes cute but sometimes annoying -- like why? I also like to mention how the FL has a strong mentality, especially on her rival! I mean, I know that once the rival turns her back, the FL will feel down and (little) insecure, but during the "fight" or the confrontation, the FL does not back down! the scene that stands out the most where the FL was a WOW was when she and her rival encounter each other after the engagement announcement between the ML and the rival. the FL, instead of backing down, told the rival that if the ML chose the rival right there in front of them, then she would leave the ML and give him to her! She also told the rival that if she is frustrated with the ML, the rival should take it to the ML and not with her! The first time I watched that scene, I was like, go girl!!! it was not snarky but it shows her confidence in herself and her trust in the ML. Another scene with a superb line was when the rival told the FL that she loved the ML for so many years and the FL simply told the rival that confessions must be done with the person you are confessing it to, not to her, who does not care about that! so yeah, I like FL's attitude. She can be a tiger when she needs to be.

Acting: this is the first (and only) series where I watched Ha Seok Jin and Jeon So Min, and based on this drama, they deliver their character well, especially the sweet and kiss scenes. Especially the kiss scenes, which made me think, are they a real couple? because for me, what makes a great kiss scene is not just the lips touching or moving but also the body expression and movement. because there are kiss scenes that have little movement on their lips, but the body expressions of both actors will make you believe that they like kissing each other, and most real-life couples do like kissing each other. some of their kiss and sweet scenes felt like, how do I say this "impromptu"? like it felt that it was not part of the script. maybe because I can see in them most couples, I see around me. like holding hands, kissing on the cheek/forehead/head. Also, ML likes to tease the FL with his naughtiness which, again, most males in a real-life couple do.

Music: Although I will not be downloading their OST anytime soon, I can also say it is not forgettable and fits the scenes perfectly. Especially the sweet scenes, because again, the sweet and kiss scenes will have less impact if the background music does not fit the scene. so kudos to that (whoever is in charge)

Rewatch value: I have to admit, after the first time I watched this drama (the year 2020 - I am not sure of the month but around 3rd quarter), I have already watched this drama more than ten times. And yes, since I already discovered that I can do reviews here, I decided to watch it again just to do this review..hehe.

Overall: maybe if you are reading this may ask, if you like the drama that you have watched more than 10 times (but I watched forever and ever more than 15 times now), why is the rate only 9, not 10? the reason for that is even though I love this drama and I am extremely jealous of their love (kiss scenes --hehe) there are also things that I do not like and annoy me every time I watch this. One that stands out is why the ML suits are weird and do not fit him? when I say do not fit him, I mean: do not fit his body and also do not fit him being CEO or Director of a big company. Sometimes the FL, too, has the same problem, but at least for her, a few outfits look good on her and fit her "work". the ML clothes throw me a not-so-good vibe, especially on episodes 4 and 15. aside from the clothes not fitting him, the color coordination is a little off too, again for a Director of a big company like a light blue polo with a dark blue/black striped tie and vest, a checkered maroon dark blue suit jacket, an dark blue/black pants. another thing, can they not lend the ML, the CEO, a phone? I know the purpose of the diamond stickers at the top of the phone, but can they lend him a phone that fits his status as an arrogant CEO? if it was the original design, it did not fit the MLs character at all, so they should have lend him a phone.

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Não é o enredo mais original do mundo, mas tem o seu charme e o casal tem muita química.

Ahhh, como explicar este dorama? Mesmo que não tivesse o ano ao lado do título, eu saberia que é uma obra de 2016 – te juro, é muito característico!

Vou começar pelos pontos negativos e prometo ser breve. Bom, falando do ponto de vista narrativa, é uma história prevísivel e sem grandes acontecimentos, reviravoltas ou intrigas – com exceção da já esperada separação do casal no episódio 14 antes do happy ending no 16, o que é de praxe em dramas asiáticos.

Porém, isso não significa que eu fiquei entediado assistindo, muito pelo contrário, o desenvolvimento do casal é gostoso, o timing é 10/10 e os episódios não são muito extensos (contando com a abertura, finalização, recapitulação do episódio anterior e prévia do próximo episódios dá 40 minutos, mas sem estes, deve dar 35 minutos).

O problema deste k-drama, no entanto, é o protagonista masculino. Ele já é mal-humorado e esquentadinho de natureza, e até aí tudo bem, só que ele também agiu de forma possessiva – o que é bem diferente de ter um ciuminho bobo e saudável, tá? – e controladora sem necessidade.

Por exemplo, no episódio X, quando ele vê a protagonista com um look diferente e que mostra um pouco mais do corpo, ele fica incomodado porque estão em público e insiste que ela se cubra com o seu casaco. Nos primeiros segundos, eu até dei uma risadinha, já que a protagonista só se vestiu assim para provocá-lo, entretanto, depois ficou chato.

Ah, e essa não é a única cena que ele dá pitaco sobre como ela se veste, ok? Eu contei duas vezes. Além disso, também tiveram outras falas problemáticas e comportamentos absurdamente desnecessários. Minha recomendação para o protagonista: relaxa amigo, ela tá na sua!

Não é o melhor k-drama do mundo, então não vá com expectativas de encontrar um novo favorito, mas é bom o suficiente para ser o seu novo drama conforto. E por que eu digo isso? Vamos aos fatos: que casal incrivel! É tudo tão real entre os dois que, quando eu não derretia de amor, eu me sentia invadindo momentos especiais entre eles. <3

Para quem ama ver o povo se pegando, aqui temos MUUUITOS beijos – e bem feitos, viu? – e a melhor parte é que todos são no timing certo (assista e entenda, rs). Este não é um daqueles casos onde os atores não tem química e a produção tenta enganar os espectadores com muitas cenas de beijo. Na verdade, tudo o que acontece entre os dois é muito natural.

Mas relaxa, a quantidade de beijos e interações físicas também não passa do ponto, ou seja, você não vai se sentir desconfortável assistindo e pode até mesmo fechar os olhos e deixar passando na TV da sala que ninguém da sua família vai te tratar como um voyeur.

De toda forma, se "1% de Alguma Coisa" fosse lançado nos dias de hoje, penso que seria algo similar a "Pretendente Surpresa" ou "No Gain No Love" – embora a qualidade ainda seja relativamente inferior. Por isso, penso que vale a pena dar uma chance para este mini-querido de 2016.

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un amore a contratto dolce, passionale e divertente!

Una perla di drama che rientra ufficialmente nella mia lista drama confort...una storia divertente e leggera ma ben bilanciata con un inizio e una fine chiara..un main sexy, testardo, super geloso con un sorriso da bambolotto e che cerca in ogni occasione propizia di baciare la sua donna, al contrario qui una main dolce come il miele che persino i suoi occhi esprimono gentilezza, non di meno poteva essere una fantastica maestra buona e altruista. Una coppia perfettamente bilanciata che rispecchia il proprio ruolo perfettamente.. sorrisi e sguardi sinceri accompagnano questo drama, la recitazione non è mai forzata ma segue un flusso naturale che immedesima perfettamente lo spettatore nella storia. Mi ha sorpreso ancor più in un drama ormai un po datato la presenza di tanti bellissimi baci!!! Una nota ancor più positiva alla storia e il cercare di risolvere ogni problema sul nascere, non ha prezzo! Non perdi episodi interi nella speranza che un equivoco si risolva!!!
Pertanto se volete qualcosa di leggero, divertente, dolce e appassionato con baci che non deludono, questa perla di cui si parla poco merita di essere scoperta!

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I want to be wooed and kissed by Lee Jae In!

As a fan of contract marriage and fake relationship tropes, I was curious to watch Something about 1% after reading its synopsis. OMG, I didn't expect to love this drama so much!

What I liked:
1. Female lead characterisation - I am in love with Kim Da Hyun. She is a school teacher but never underestimate her. She is smart - I love how she negotiated with Jae In before agreeing to a dating contract. She knows her worth - I love that she was never intimidated by Jae In's [empty] threats and Han Jo Hee's taunts. She genuinely cared about others - I love that she was concerned about Jae In even in situations that would affect her image. This is my first time watching Jeon So Min acting and wow, I was impressed by her facial expressions.
2. The romance - Palpable chemistry between Ha Seok Jin and Jeon So Mi. I love how both of them were sincere and always expressed their thoughts and feelings with each other. It's also wonderful to see their courtship and banter. When they kissed, Ha Seokjin (the main actor) kissed with fervour and my toes curled. I love when couples smiled when they kissed. Their breakup was really tough to watch. I felt their genuine feelings and respect they had for each other.
3. Male lead characterisation - Lee Jae In started off as a brash, no-nonsense businessman that was feared by his colleagues, best friend and family even his grandfather. However he was never condensceding. I love that he liked Da Hyun just as the way she was. I also like that he liked kids and did good deeds without expecting any rewards/compliments. Ha Seok Jin was boyishly handsome and had a great smile and some cheekiness in this role.
4. The writing - At first, I thought they were going into a fake relationship or contract marriage for show only like any other dramas (fake affection in public [pull] then antagonistic behaviour in private [push]). I was wrong and that's great - I love that they both agreed to real dating within stipulated time and made effort on their dates. This drama has great lines - I love the advice about good and bad qualities given by Hyeon Jin.
5. Supporting characters - Grandpa/Chairman Lee, thank you for playing the matchmaker. Hyeon Jin is a great best friend! Hyeon Joon (lawyer/Jae In's best friend), Tae Ha (Jae In's rival/cousin), Seun Woo (Hyeon Jin's brother) and Ji Soo - omo, all of them were handsome!

What I disliked:
1. Han Jo Hee - Her possessiveness made me want to strangle her. Jae In should seek a restraining order.
2. Supporting characters - I felt Seun Woo, Ji Soo and Jae In's stepsister were underutilised and perhaps didn't deserve the credit in the intro montage.
3, Parents' disapporval - I disliked Jae In's mum and Da Hyun's parents for disapproving Jae In and Da Hyun's relationship. How could they not see how unhappy their children were when they were broken up?!!

Favourite scene
Da Hyun doing a surprise birthday party for Jae In. Humour, cheekiness, seduction, passion are the words I used to describe this scene.

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This really gave me the feelings of 2016 dramas. It had the vibe, the nostalgia, the story, and the acting, it was really heart-warming. I binge-watched it too fast, and now I'm a little sad. The acting was great too, there was no awkward tension at all. The leads' chemistry is so good and don't even get me started with the kiss scenes... holy wow, they were real real. As someone who is also watching King The Land at the same time I watched this, you can compare the two as the same level. It felt so real and emotional. The story is great as well, extremely funny and sweet especially toward the end ;) wink wink hehe. This drama is definitely one of the most satisfying dramas out there. Props to the actors for the great performance and the whole team.

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This is a GREAT romantic comedy based on a contractual relationship with some heart tugging moments, consistent character development, well rounded characters, and a fantastic romance. The lead couple has strong chemistry and a well balanced progression of their characters. The romance develops realistically and the romantic scenes are very nicely done. The only character that did not deliver a good performance was the “villainess”, leaving the impression that the drama could’ve been just as great without her. This drama gives the audience a story where the main leads are always aware of their feelings and realities, are able to communicate their feelings without leaving misunderstandings, and are willing to work together to overcome obstacles. Although the leading man came as arrogant and too forceful at the beginning, that also is part of his strength in business and steadfastness in love. This is a truly entertaining drama. Enjoy it!

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cute but needs work

there were so many issues in this series for me i’m not sure how i managed not to drop this.

- sound production n mixing was awful. everything was picked up and they didn’t bother to edit it out, and the songs were too loud that you could barely hear the actors at times

- nothing great about the acting especially side characters. most of the characters were hallow bc they weren’t given much. new characters introduced loosely later in the series and we didn’t really care bc they didn’t make us care yet expected us to have strong reactions to their actions

overall, it was cute but it could’ve been improved so much. i did like cute moments between the two but that’s about it

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