Porque Esta é a Minha Primeira Vida (2017)

This story is pretty light but very enjoyable. I especially liked the characters and how they were all independent but are aware that no man is an island. Each of the six main characters were relatable at one point and you could really understand where they were all coming from. Their maturity and individual decisions were also well thought of and contributed greatly to their character development.

The friendship stories in this drama were definitely worth exploring more though. It's what made me want to know more about the characters themselves. As for the love stories, I loved 2 out of the 3 of them. The three couples had very different stories from one another - one from a long term relationship moving on to the next step, one evolved from a physical relationship to a romantic one, and one developed from an arranged marriage to a natural one. I loved the ending of the main leads' love story because they were very character-like of them so the consistency was pleasing. They were able to be individuals and a couple at the same time which really reflects the generations now as well. I also liked how each of them made the other develop more as a person. The second leads also had a sweet ending because they both excelled in their respective fields while supporting one another and thus becoming more successful. It was with the third leads I was not so satisfied with. I understand their sacrifices with one another but I guess for me the relationship didn't seem healthy for the both of them anymore. It must be the strong feelings and loyalty they had for one another that made the relationship work so I'm still happy for them.

Overall a light drama that will open your eyes to different types of relationships and make you reflect on the idea of openness and communication when in a relationship.

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Loved this show!
Very good side characters which provided some additional dimension to the show. Having these characters made you root for some, hate some, commiserate with some and empathize with some of them.

I am partial to Jung So Min as she is one of my favorite actresses. I think she is a very good, natural actress who can do justice to her roles. She's not very over the top. And I disagree with those who said she is so stiff in her role in this show. The role calls for some stiffness, she had to be stoic in certain situations. She is guarded, not stiff.
Loved the secondary couple - Mr. Ma and Soo Ji. Ho Rang was okay and their couple story-line also showed some other aspect of a relationship . LOVED Bo Mi! She is hilarious with her deadpan delivery.
And the Mom's wedding letter will forever be the most touching Mother-Daughter scene for me.

There were a lot of quotable quotes that I will definitely jot down once I re-watch, so yes to re-watch value! 

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OMG, I LOVED THIS DRAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even with a few cliches here and there, it was one of the few dramas that actually talks about how marriage is in Korea, and how women are treated in society, especially at work.

Story: (9.5/10)
OMG, I LOVED THIS DRAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Even with a few cliches here and there, it was one of the few dramas that actually talks about how marriage is in Korea, and how women are treated in society, especially at work. It's very different from what I usually see and it's quite different from the k-drama standard.
Ji Ho and Soo Ji were the queens of this drama. They have been able to show how women can be strong, independent and self-owned.
Ji Ho faced a lot of problems during the drama but never kept silent about them and especially Soo Ji, she was a REAL QUEEN.

Acting/Cast: (9.0/10)
They chose the cast very well. I felt that every actor and actress was the perfect choice for their prospective characters. The main actress who played Ji Ho knew how to demonstrate every emotion of the character, we could feel everything she felt. She wasn't too slow or too crazy. She had a really nice balance that made all of us like her, which is sometimes,difficult in k-dramas. The main actor was perfect too. I loved his character. Ji Ho and Se Hee were very cute together. I loved their partnership, their support to each other, their "freedom", because yes, even married, they weren't in a jail. I loved that they were totally against what korean society expects of them.
I loved all!!!!

Music: (9.0/10)
Loved the soundtrack!!!!!! Each song fit the scene and made everything exciting. I downloaded two.

Rewatch Value: (9.0/10)
It's so good that i'm watching again. I think everyone will want it too.

Overall: (9.0/10)
It was one of the best k-dramas of the year, brought a great story, wonderful characters and  left a huge void in me after I finished. It's a must watch drama!!!!!

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When I heard about the plot, I have to admit I wasn't excited however, I was interested because I heard people say that it was really good and it had quite a high rating on here.
The plot was simple and straight to the point, however, I like how the three sub-plots were simple yet the relationships and friendships had some much depth. I like that the show explored various important themes like sexual harassment and stereotypes. The way that the show explores how the idea of marriage varies from person to person was very interesting. I think people liked this show because it related to them and their situation as many people in their adult life have financial struggle and difficulties in long-term relationships. I did relate to some of the characters issues, however not much as I am still a teen, but I loved the show none the less.  

I liked that all the characters were so realistic and relatable it made me really empathize with them, the character that I most related to personally was Se hee as like me he is a person who has a hard time voicing his feelings and is very introverted. As for Ji ho, i liked how intelligent she was, she knew what she wanted and went after it. I also really liked Soo-ji as she dreams big and much like Ji ho went after what she wanted. She teaches us to follow our dreams and stand up for what's right. I liked that Sang goo supported her in her endeavours and was with her the whole way. What I really enjoyed was that the characters all progressed through the drama, they all learned something about love and life and had time to truly find themselves.

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Because, I Love it !

Sweet, Simple, bEAUTIFUL drama. An original script that was done Justice w/d caliber of Actors involved.

U have 2b a gr8 actor if even d simplest of script’s are given such character & life that it doesn’t appear simple at-all. It can be overdone or watered-down if d Actor can’t handle d storyline Written.

A lot of times d Supporting Cast’ story is barely one 2 talk about, however, this drama gave almost footing 2ea. of d other storylines. They were w/ substance & not just ther 2b there.

Finally, d OST was awesome ( I Shazamed Away - a lot made my main Playlist ). Also d way d Director inserted a band from d OST, in a scene was creative, and was a nice surprise - cute!

? ~ Oops, too much, Sorry !! Well, can u tell I Love it ?!

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What's more sacred, love or marriage?

Do we love with our head or heart?
A heart isn't something you can fight for or win, it just comes to you.
These are the themes that this drama explores, amongst others...

The drama crossed genre boundaries, at times romcom and other times drama and slice of life. It's an excellent portrayal of familial relationships and how they can shape a young adult's life and choices. This drama is tightly and so beautifully scripted, the writing is thoughtful, thought provoking relatable and peppered with cultural and literary references.
I enjoyed the way the drama explored all three couples more or so equally, cleverly juxtaposing the main issues in one relationship with issues in another relationship, there is a painstaking attention to detail that is evident in this script and screenplay. Overall the story is very well developed with outstanding plot exposition, development and resolution.

The cast is excellent. The two leads give stellar performances; Lee Min Ki is so consistent in his stoic and awkward portrayal of Se Hee, even when he's acting cute with Ji Ho he still maintains the essence of his stiff demeanour, it's the almost imperceptible changes in his facial expression that give an indication of what's going on in his head.
Jung So Min is wonderful in her contemplative turn as Ji Ho, her narration is filled with nuggets of useful and fascinating introspection.
The rest of the cast was amazing and did such a wonderful job one and all, it's a well chosen cast.

The reason I didn't give this a 10, which I intended to all along was because the 3 or 4 penultimate episodes were a bit draggy and disappointing; first of all the plot started to drag with Ji Ho's sometimes overly contemplative and nitpicky approach to life; secondly given how the story had been told so far, her departure towards the end seemed out of character for the story up to that point, and also she was coming across as passive aggressive in the final episodes, she inexplicably lost the ability to discuss issues with Se Hee; thirdly the product placement was so noticeable towards the end it was off putting; fourth I wasn't sold on the way Ho Rang and Won Seok's story was wrapped up, it just seemed a little convenient and didn't resonate with their previous story arc.

At the end I felt as though the writer just gave us a stock ending which was a bit rushed and included unnecessary angst just for some drama in a show that was hitherto refreshingly free of drama, so for all the above reasons I removed 1 and a half points because I legit wanted to give this drama a 10.

Music is great and matches the wistful yet peppy atmosphere of the drama.

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This drama has one of the most basic kdrama plots. The one where a woman and a man somehow become roommates and unsurprisingly fall in love with each other, yet I loved it so much. The cast could not have been better. Everyone but especially the women were so pretty. Literally no words just heart eyes. There wasn't a character that I didn't like (well besides some of the supporting characters but they aren't important). It was just weird how everyone was suppose to be thirty, but no one besides Sang Goo looked the age that they were suppose to be. Like you really expect me to think that Se Hee was 38??? Bomi's character was really nice, but I feel like they could've gave her a different name instead of just using her own name. Also, weird side note but all the main characters had nice lips hehe.

Some of the things I loved most about this drama was the friendship between Ji Ho, Soo Ji and Ho Rang, the humor and how realistic the plot was. All the girls were so supportive and understanding of each other. It made me wish that I had friends as close as them. I appreciated how they included more mature humor in this drama. I laughed a lot, especially in the beginning. Maybe it's just me but towards the end, it got less humorous. It was nice seeing a realistic plot for a change. All of the problems the characters faced were problems that most of us could have.

Now time for things I didn't like about the drama and this is where most of the spoilers in this review start. This drama was not overly complicated, but I feel like they included too many conflicts. They introduced Se Hee's ex-girlfriend so late in my opinion. Most of the conflicts weren't even fully resolved. They also included too much narration for my liking; they were basically rambling on about the same thing over and over again. Another thing I truly disliked was how Ji Ho left Se Hee and then came back and acted as if nothing happened?? I understand that she was trying to find herself or whatever, but I don't care what anyone says that is not the way to do it. The way Se Hee was just fine with her coming back bothered me too, but what can I do about it.

Overall this was a really nice drama, with an amazing cast. The last two episodes were a bit annoying but the beginning episodes make it worth the watch!

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Such a beautiful and perfect 'slice of life' . . . .

For the three female leads, life at 30 is not what they hoped. Is it time for a big change? or is it time to learn to settle?

The mood is wistful and humorous following three women with very different goals: one creative professional, one power career woman and one woman hoping to marry, settle down and have kids. I loved all three storylines. I especially liked the lost feeling: their own parents had such different aspirations and circumstances, the professional/career adults in their lives just continually let them down, and old classmates tend to be more competitive and jealous than helpful.

There were also a lot of silly, endearing moments.

The acting is realistic and moving (I never felt, like anyone was 'acting'), The music had a very soft coffee shop vibe that suited the show, and there's lots of moments that have stuck in my head forever.

Complex Themes - 10
(So many themes!: on being true to yourself, learning the realistic limits of family and friends, boundaries, societal pressures, gender norms etc.)
Character Growth - 10
(All the characters are struggling with how to create lasting change in their lives after being stuck in a rut. The different ways they cope and grow are distinctive and enjoyable to watch). 
Nuanced Women -10
(The relationship between the three distinctive female friends are front and centre throughout the show. I do wish that in the tech office and the office workplace there were more women and more interactions between women – but that’s a minor quibble and perhaps not a realistic demographic ask). 
Cinematography/Production Values – 8.5
(This is shot competently, with a good mix of wide and close-up shots, and good angles. It’s not particularly creative cinematically, but given the every-day life nature of the show there are plentiful exterior shots along with the main interior sets)

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This drama made me question so many things in life when i finished watching it and i loved it.

It was quite refreshing and interesting to watch. Loved the main couple, great chemistry together and the story is very well done. This show focus mainly on the hardships and realities we have to face while falling in love, starting a new relationship, old loves, heartbreaks, how to love someone and working together to maintain the relationship going while also facing all of life problems.

It is also very deep on the love portrayed by the 3 couples and how love can also be a choice in life, a dream you want to grab with both hands but it’s not something that it’s easy to find nor easy to get.

“Winning someone’s heart is not a game, it’s something that naturally happens over time”

This script line really touched my feels on the right spot.
Who doesn’t want to be loved and find true love?
To be loved and missed so deeply that just the idea of living our days without that person makes us sad?

This show really made me feel a lot of things. Nostalgia, longing for a true love, to be missed and loved by the person we love the most, to be that special person in someone’s life...it gave my mind a lot to think about love, life, what we do for those we love and for ourselves and our dreams in life. And that’s why i loved it :)

Everyone can fall in love and find love if you just open your heart.
And at some point you will find someone who will take your heart and love you for who you are.
All you have to do is try.

A must watch for sure! <3

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