Miau, o Garoto Secreto (2020)

Not just for Cat People but it is a tribute to pet owners alike

/ Actual Rating: Could be an 8/8.5/10

/- First of all, I have to praise the color grading they used for the skybox shading and the cinematography for some of the scenes that attract me as I appreciate this wonderful piece of a gem. It's just an eye candy and appealing to me.
/- I didn't know this was aired before Shin Ye Eun's More Than Friends, her role here seemed so free from the latter. I liked it a lot. However, the misunderstanding cloak to her character was evidently shown on both dramas. But this one's much better. Props to her!
/- I enjoyed it a lot knowing one of the directors was the one who directed Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol. It's highly an energetic, feel-good, and playful with my experience with 30-minute/24 part or more dramas. Loved it to bits!
/- Lastly, I enjoyed it more as a cat person.

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Super cute

I heard this got bad ratings, but as a cat lover, I couldn’t resist a drama about a cat who can turn into a handsome guy… and I’m glad I gave it a chance for myself! It was cute and sweet and fun, and the unique concept prevented it from feeling insipid as well as giving the couple a genuine obstacle. I'm not sure why it did so poorly; it's not a groundbreaking drama but there's nothing really wrong with it. There were a few plot-holey things and the FL could be a bit frustrating, and it dragged somewhat toward the end, but regardless I found myself smiling a lot and enjoying all the cat-like moments from the ML. I also appreciated the message about not taking your loved ones for granted.

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Very cute and fluffy drama

For what I was expecting for this type of show- something very simple and cute- I really enjoyed it. I thought all the acting was really good, especially Kim Myungsoo. He was hilariously clueless and adorable and really seemed like a cat.

Overall this drama was super cute and funny, but Jae Sun’s relationship with his family was genuinely emotional. I cried during the funeral scene- I didn’t expect to be so affected by anything in this show. I enjoyed all the characters and their interactions, and the only downside of this show for me was that the workplace stuff was sometimes a tiny bit slower paced.

Honestly I think people are sometimes too harsh on this show- in my opinion all the characters are likable, and the drama is so cute that it makes me squeal. The idea of a cat male lead is a bit strange, but he’s as mentally capable as a human- it’s not much weirder than an alien or gumiho lead. This show is just cute and simple and comforting like a hug. This is why I rated it a 9- obviously it’s a different type of 9 than I would give to like, Vincenzo for example. I think that different types of shows and genres aren’t usually comparable like that and deserve their own rating system. I really enjoyed this drama and if you’re looking for something really sweet, I’d recommend it.

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Unique and refreshing

It's good to start watching something without any expectations so you can be pleasantly surprised. The beginning was slow paced but enjoyable. It had a certain mystery and everything went in the right direction even in the last episodes. The ending was a bit ambiguous for me because some things don't add up but I won't go into detail since I don't want to spoil anything.

I really liked the characters and the acting! I really enjoyed the character developments.

Music was cute just like all those cats that appeared in the show!

It is a drama to rewatch because of the fresh feel that it gives.

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The plot interested me at first but as I watched it i felt as if everything was just going on and on but nothing was happening. Barely any chemistry between the characters and there was a lot of confusion at the beginning for me. Sure it was kind of cute but bland. Nothing happens between the characters besides what? Hugging and emotionally supporting each other. At episode 13 I hadn't even seen a kiss between the 2 main characters; and there are 24 episodes in total! The acting wasn't bad, the story could be way better but it is okay. I would not rewatch this and I would not recommend this to anyone. I dropped it like a hot potato

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Ok let me give my review. Though I may sound a little bias here since I am a fan of Kim Myung Soo, I'll give my honest review. The first episode is a slow pace because they are introducing each character and it focused on sol-ah's unrequited love for the second lead which I don't like at first. But, as the drama progress, you will find your self attached to the drama. The drama itself is light, heartwarming, fluffy, cuteness overload (especially the cat). The chemistry between the lead is daebak (awesome) plus the side couple too. You will eventually fall for this drama. You may find yourself laughing and crying. Each episode keeps getting better and interesting. Now that the drama is halfway through, I'm expecting some twist (a mystery or unraveling the truth about how Hong Jo is able to turn into human form ) then the developing romance between Hong Jo and Sol-ah. Oh don't forget the OSTs. It matches every scene. So is it really worth watching? Definitely yes. Highly recommended. Don't be swayed by its poor rating. I'm telling you it's worth your time so watch it now.

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The question to ask yourself is exactly what kind of silly you enjoy watching.
Because this show is silly.

And I don't mean that it's trash or that it's lightweight or that it's fluffy (you could argue it's all those things). I mean it's deeply deeply silly, from its basic premise to its unfolding plot to its source of conflict.

A brilliantly-cast Cat plays L, a feline that turns into a man. L tries to act too. This is not pretty. Hopefully the cat can give him some pointers while he's on set. Seriously, this Cat Sunbae is brilliant and actually looks like L. Except of course that Cat Sunbae can act.

The cat is taken in by an aspiring webtoon artist Kim Sol-ah (Shin Ye-eun). Sol-ah behaves like a 12 year old mostly, simpering and floundering and fulfilling every rant I ever made about Korean dramas infantilising their female leads. Shin Ye-eun is good here, I stress. It's the part she's playing that I don't like.

Sol-ah takes in the Cat (she renames it Hong-joo) to help out the man she's been crushing on since highschool who inherited the Cat from his recent breakup (or did he?). At one point we find out why her crush bailed on her in the past and it's very very silly (are you sensing a theme).

Hong-joo found out he could become human as a kitten when he turned into a child in her presence. The show then delights us with scenes of her as a full-grown adult with an adoring child. He then grows up, becoming a large man who follows her around, listens in on her conversations, changes into a human in her bed at night, pervs on her while she's changing, and generally behaves like a huge creepster. The first few episodes are basically a horror film with weirdly upbeat music.

Uncertain as to whether it's about bestiality, paedophilia, or a delightful romcom about a woman and her stalker, the show kind of embraces all three.

Sit back, relax and enjoy new conversational material such as, "Can a cat consent?", "Is it stalking if she let him into the house in his cat form?", and "Is it romantic if he imprinted on her when he was a baby and she was a full-grown woman?".

Or just suspend all your disbelief, turn off that squidgy thing in your head that won't shut up, and embrace the silly. It's up to you.

I couldn't. I'm out.

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Bem-vindo acabou, e o que fica desta fantasia? O drama gerou em mim uma grande expectativa, por ser baseado em um webtoon (pelas possibilidades que essas adaptações pode revelar) e por ter a presença de um ator o qual admiro o trabalho. Mas... A OST não interage ou integra as histórias ou personagens, são apenas músicas, apesar da bela fotografia e cenários elaborados, a história se desenrola sem justificativa de começo, com foco no meio, e incertezas no fim, morosa e pouco cativante, desprovida de emoção. Personagens superficiais, a exceção de dois deles, que foram mais significativos e densos e dos quais partiram os grandes ensinamentos deste drama. O que significa esperar? Solidão é uma questão de escolha, e a pior é a que se sente acompanhado. O tempo e a oportunidade são coisas que não voltam, passam; e precisam ser valorizados para que possamos ter atitude e dar boas-vindas a felicidade.

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As a cat person i thought the drama was super cute at first but the more i watched it the more weak the story line became i started to watch the drama cause the cat looked exactly the same as my cat but storywise it was fun and fluffy but it was so weak compared to other dramas and as a drama lover it was overall way down in my list judging from how many dramas i have seen this is probably one of the most weak dramas i have seen like before i watched this i just finished descendants of the sun and then i came to this idk why and how i dont know how i finished such an amazing drama (DOTS) and came to such a weak drama (MTSB) so in conclusion if all this this drama is weak but it would be a good time pass if u have nothing to watch

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FINAL REVIEW:

it is crazy how much a show can change over the episodes haha. i ended up not finishing this show and dropping it. it just became boring for me and i honestly lost all interest in characters. i was really hoping for a heart-fluttering romance with lots of cute scenes between the main leads but i think the writers were trying to steer this story in a somewhat serious and emotional direction. i adore emotional stories, however the balance here seemed...off. it was not serious or emotional enough to make me intrigued but also not cute enough to make me smile. more and more cliches were added as the story continued to become more confusing. the episodes feel kind of draggy and i feel myself not caring much about the characters. i think this drama had a lot of potential and they could have made it into the cutest fluffy show, but instead they are dragged it on :(

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:

'meow, the secret boy' is the perfect watch if you want something fluffy and cute! the characters are very endearing and the music well compliments their tone. tbh i was initially a little critical of this drama but i still really wanted to start it because of the cast. and luckily, the show really surprised me! i am very content with how the team is delivering everything so far; the scenes are beautiful, the story is simple, and the characters are lovely. throughout my whole watch, i had a big smile on my face and my heart just felt all fuzzy ヅ

the first episode was a bit slower (i still enjoyed it tho!) but the second episode really picked things up. there was heart-fluttering romance, comedy that made me laugh, and even some slightly emotional scenes. if this drama continues to be as good as the first two episodes were, then i would call it the epitome of a fluffy rom-com haha

i would definitely recommend this show if you need a light-hearted watch. be prepared to not think too deep into everything. as you can tell by the synopsis, the show is based off of a webtoon that has some fantasy elements, thus there may be things that do not make much sense. i have had a pet cat in the past and am currently studying biology in university, thus there were quite a few things that made me go 'uh that's not possible...' at the back of my head. but, i decided to just ignore reality and instead focus on what is happening in the moment. as a result, i was really able to enjoy the first two episodes.

please also note that the romance in this show is NOT between a cat and a human. the male lead in the show is able to shapeshift between a human and a cat. now of course, this is not realistically possible. but if it were, you have to realize than when hong jo switches to his human form, he is human. his memories may be from his time as a cat, but in his human form, he has the brain of a human. thus, his brain is far more developed and he is able to display intelligence. his human biology is bound to contribute to his more complex emotions and actions. as a result, the romance is being built between a human and a human. thus, i don't think we should be comparing hong jo to our own pets haha. just a thought ((: overall, i think this is the type of show where you need to put away your common sense to enjoy the nice feels the show has to offer ((:

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