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I KNOW SOME OF YOU MIGHT NOT READ IT CUZ IT'S SO LONG BUT HEY GUESS WAT, IDK WHY PPL DON'T LIKE THIS DRAMA THAT MUCH LIKE MESTORY: 10/10
The main thing that i really liked about the drama was the story and plot. Although, most people seemed to be confused and frustrated about it, I really enjoyed it and found it really thrilling and addicting because they always have BongPil travel through a different time through each episode (except for the last few eps). I really liked how one day he was a thug and the next day he was a high schooler or even-actually, I shouldn't put big spoilers , just in case hehe. Also, each time he travels though time, each episode, something new happens so we can never guess what will actually happen! I really luv how it toooo unpredictable!!
ACTING/CAST: 7.5/10
Okay, first thing, it's my first drama seeing Kim JaeJoong act and it was a blast! Idk how he acted b4 but I know I cried when he cried because of Soojin (in the last few eps). He's also reeaaalllll good-looking and cute^^ hehe Before, watching this, I wasn't a fan of TVXQ but after watching this......I think I'm a fan hehe( and i loved Pil's personality-it was entertaining to watch hiim). UEE's acting was okay but Jinsook's acting was a bit awkward for me....but when I saw her cry....I wanted to cry as well haha. Also, THEIR SQUADDDDD ARE FRIENDSHIP GOALSSSS lol
MUSIC: 5/10
umm.... the ost/music didn't really amuse me except for the sweet, happy song that played whenever pil and soojin were on a date or happily together :D
REWATCH VALUE: 9/10
I think I'll watch it again because of how thrilling it was. BUT only if I had time bc of how many good dramas there are these days e,g While you were Sleeping. I still think I'll watch it again but what I want most of all ( i don't think you guys would want it),.....is......A SECOND SEASON!!!!
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Reason I continuing this drama : Jaejoong. I’ve watched a bit of him before in Triangle (tho I only watched 5 episodes). His acting is a bit exaggerated, but it’s forgiven by his cute handsome face. And guess what? I only knew now that he’s an idol. From JYJ.
So, let’s start to the real question that you guys must have been waiting for. Is Manhole worth watching? Nope. Unless you want to waste your 16 hours watching the face of Jaejoong. Tbh, the script is just ??????. After I finished watching the drama, I just realized how non-related the first 12 episodes are. Like they totally have no connection to the real problems. Jaejoong went back to square 1 on 13th episode. So if you really want to try watching this drama, I suggest you watch the 1st episode, then jump to 13th til the end. Trust me, you won’t miss much.
The casts are good. but why do they have to make UEE looks like a supporting character... Like she's just randomly pops up anytime.
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If you want to relieve your stress and forget all your worries you should really watch this drama as it is entertaining and fun.
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BEST SCI-FI RUINNED IN 2ND HALF
Manhole is one of the most amazing dramas one could come across initially.The plot was so amazing, I was hooked from episode 1.
It starts slow in EP1 but by the time it ends, it's rocking.
Each episode involves a series of Sci-Fi
The fun, the confusion, the silliness.
You can't just get enough, but that's just for the first 11 episodes.
Beyond that, the writer went crazy, like they forgot how to write.
The writing went down the gutter, the surprise element no longer carried the charm.
Character development died a horrible death.
And we were left with a bunch of good-to-go soulless cliche' writing.
I'm so disappointed in the last 5 episodes of this drama that You shouldn't even bother to watch them beyond Episode 11.
Ughhh.
The acting was superb, each character played their role magnificently.
Overall, this drama is what could've been the best Sci-Fi K drama but unfortunately, it couldn't achieve it.
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Just finished this drama. I have mixed feelings if its good or not. Some parts good, then some parts funny. It just felt frustrating that all 15 eps were dedicated on running after the female lead. I guess that's the plot. Maybe the only compensation is it ended well. Just my opinion, i don't recommend it.
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Entertaining Enough if you like time travel stories.
Overall I enjoyed watching this drama.Cons: I didn't like ML inability to confess his feelings for the FL. This got old and while watching I kept wondering if that is going to be the dilemma till the end. But thankfully somewhere in the middle of the drama, that issue was resolved and we were able to move on with the story. Also, I didn't like the "high" school romance feeling of this drama, but with each episodes that feeling went away.
Pros: I liked the time travel twist, although using a manhole as the means of time travel in my opinion was a bit silly. Still, the twist at the end tied the concept of "winning his bride over", in my opinion, was clever.
If one get over the silly parts of this drama, I recommend this drama for its a little unusual plot. However, I will warn any future watchers that this drama does follow Kdrama formula i.e. Boy & girl meet... between episodes 6-8 confesses, episodes 13-15 breakup. Episodes: They love each other and rest is history.
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And come on, the leads are my favorites, UEE from FOOL'S LOVE and a guy that i thought was Ji Chang Wook(LOL)?
Honestly, give it a try. I enjoyed it, maybe you would too.
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Manhole: Strong Start, Weak Continuation
The series starts off quite impressively, but as it progresses, the pace slows down and the story becomes monotonous. Instead of constantly repeating elements, it would have been better if a more intense and shorter storytelling approach was chosen. Perhaps 12 episodes instead of 16 would have made the story more fluid and impactful. Overall, I give the series a score of 5/10.Note: I noticed a minor inconsistency related to the timeline of the series. The second episode of the series is set in June 2007, however, the song "Tell Me" by the group Wonder Girls that plays at the 32nd minute in the cafe was actually released in September 2007. I believe this detail might have been overlooked by the producers.
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Brilliantly fascinating
Manhole was such a brilliantly fascinating drama, despite the first two episodes being quite rocky and slow. The story was full of surprise twists and turns, was complex enough to keep the viewer guessing whilst also not being too complex to follow, and the characters were all interesting in their own way. Manhole was also decently edited and directed, and it felt like the entire cast had an absolute blast filming this. I really enjoyed the cast, and whilst I wasn't familiar with everyone, I have now became a fan of everyone. The OST was also addictive. The re-watch value is decently high for my average standards despite the aforementioned rocky first two episodes. I think this is due to two reasons. The first being that it had a time loop/time travel trope, which is my favourite trope. The second being that the story contained lots of little pieces that had its' own airtime, meaning I was kept interested throughout.Any negatives? A couple of minor parts to the story (i.e. a certain male character should have ended up with a certain female character, when you see the last part of the final episode, you will know exactly to who I am referring to). Any other negatives? Not any that really stand out to me, except from the odd occasional 'comedy' scene that fell a little flat.
Do I recommend this? Definitely.
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Manhole
Just finished the Manhole show, and I've got to say, it's quite the ride. Initially, it had me hooked, especially when the protagonist was living as a gangster or back in high school. Those parts were thrilling and entertaining. However, as the show progressed, it started feeling a bit too long.Around episode 11, it shifted focus to Su Jin, which I found less engaging. The time-travel concept, which was intriguing at first, started to feel poorly executed with noticeable plot holes. It seemed like the writer struggled to maintain coherence, evident in the absence of time travel in some episodes.
Additionally, the later episodes felt dumbed down, especially in character development. The portrayal of the love rival as blatantly bad seemed forced and simplistic. Overall, while the show had a strong start, it faltered in its continuation, leaving much to be desired in terms of storytelling and character depth.
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Underrated Drama!!
This drama is criminally underrated. I don't about others but I liked the story. Travelling through a manhole and in each timeline the characters lives, it was really a good plot for me. I mean I haven't seen any other dramas with similar concept. Yeah time travelling?yes, there's many. But this is something else I've to say. And I've re-watched it 1-2 times as well and I never got bored. Jaejoong and Uee did really good acting . And I also loved that they didn't just break up the supposed to be couple without any reason just to make the actual main couple. They showed why the ex wasn't a good man, his possessiveness and moreover bro was literally a murderer, lol. Overall I liked it. I know everyone's taste is different and some may find it boring or not their cup of tea. But if anyone's thinking whether to go for it or not. I would say yes .Esta resenha foi útil para você?