Crash Landing on You (2019)

Masterpiece

I have just finished the last episode of this beautiful masterpiece, the tears that streamed down my eyes on so many occasions was such a missed feeling that I haven't experienced in such a long time.

I know its kinda fairytale like love which we all yern for in our lives, but sometimes a drama like this lets you reset for a moment and re-think what you have or have been through In a relationship.

Either way the whole story makes you realise how important you are to someone out there.

Beautiful main leads and such an amazing OST which plays beautifully and in sync with every special scene and gets those tears rolling down your face.

Leia Mais

Story: At first one will think how the team of this series will manage to extend the story given that the premise of the series is about a girl who accidentally crash landed in North Korea and her journey in trying to go back to the South. For many k-dramas their is a tendency wherein you are given an extraordinary plot into the first half of the series and then it will start to come crashing down when the second half comes in. However that wasn't the case for CLOY because they were able to make the story interesting even after overcoming the introductory premise they showcased. With that. think that was one of the strong points of this series' plot. The only downside of CLOY's story is its cliches. Namely, the overstretched failures of the female lead's escape and the seemingly one dimensional antagonists. Realistically, it will be hard for somebody to escape North Korea, CLOY made it felt like an easy task to do so because the male lead that was helping the female lead is a pretty powerful man there. And although this was the case for CLOY it took the main leads so many attempts before achieving this goal, thus I think the reason why it was overstretched a little bit. And for the antagonists of the story, they come off as one dimensional because they seemed to only exist to be evil and oppose the protagonist. Their motivations were not explored that much up until the last episodes of the series, making them completely superficial and shallow for most of their screen times.

Acting/Cast: I believe a key point of a good acting is that if the actors have made me believe that they are actually going through with whatever their characters are going through. And in CLOY the actors, especially the main and second lead were able to do this. Both couples' chemistry were believable. Also, they were able to flesh out enough vulnerability and rawness to their performances to make the audience feel for what their characters are going through. For the cast, I believe I have not been exposed to too much k-dramas that will give me a thought of an actor that will fit better than the cast itself. Or I can say I haven't thought of any because the acting performances even of the supporting cast were good enough to not make anyone believe that their is someone better fit for the role. CLOY worked because even the chemistry between the supporting cast and their acting performances were good.

Music: I am not a Korean, so for most of the times I remember and OST from a k-drama when I have heard enough of it and their are some English lines that I can sing along with. In the case of CLOY, I really don't remember any of its OST. Maybe the songs don't have much English lines to it or maybe it wasn't used repeatedly throughout the series. I really don't know. To put it in simple terms, it was not memorable (at least for me). But I believe their OST is still good and anyone who will choose to listen to it with English subtitles will surely remember it and how it resonated to CLOY's story. Well obviously I haven't done that but that's just because you know their are certain dramas that doesn't require its audience to do this because they were already able make their OST memorable to its audience by just watching the series itself, like DOTS (no comparison intended and please stop the argument that DOTS or CLOY is better than the other because they're both different and god in their own ways).

Re-watch Value: Personally, I don't really re-watch anything completely because I feel like it's a waste of time but I believe CLOY is a k-drama that is highly re-watchable. If your going to look at YouTube and the videos of CLOY in it, you will see that their is so many engagement towards this videos. And this is not only because of the series popularity but also its re-watchable aspect to it. I guess the reason for this is that CLOY makes you feel good for most of its parts because of it romantic comedy aspect and the great chemistry of the main leads.

Leia Mais

Inseparable part of my Heart

This is just a magic that won't leave me until the day I die. Never in my life I loved a show the way I love 'Crash Landing on You'. After finishing it I felt so empty, I hope it was a never ending show. This show is a masterpiece. It made someone like me cry & laugh at the same time. I've cried & felt sad numerous times watching the show. I've felt so many emotions while watching it I can't explain. Even there were some scenes that confused me about my emotions. I've felt my heart wrenching & fluttering so many times. The acting was so good & every single character was iconic. All of them had a story to tell, I fell in love with everyone. The OSTs are stuck inside me even though it's been almost a year since I watched this show. I daily keep humming it's music. After watching this show there wasn't a day where I didn't think about 'Crash Landing On You'. Even saying it's name makes me happy. I just can't get over it. I would love to watch this show again & again for the rest of my life.

Leia Mais

Cheesy, cliché and what not? But you can't escape the charm!

This is perhaps one of the dramas, I will never bring my critic out. If I do, then I will have to give 0 ratings. When it comes to Korean drama, I let my guard down in critiquing, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to watch anything.

But this is a masterpiece of typical Korean rom-com, yet feels different and it has all the perfect ingredients of a successful content, both in popularity and money wise.

This is the only K-drama, I have already watched it 3 times, whenever I have nothing else to watch. From acting to story, and to music and stills, it will keep you entertained and not a single moment, you feel boring.

I am big fan of main leads, I have watched them before this drama, and they are one of Koreas greatest actors of their generation. Hyu Bin and Son Yejin, have done some projects that proves their acting ability beyond perfection. son Ye-Jin is close to 40, and she looks in her early 30s. Her dramas and films, are just out of class, watch all of em.

Leia Mais

I thought the acting/casting choice was exceptional. Hyun Bin as always pulls off a cool but incredibly charming character (Much like in "Secret Garden" and "My Name is Kim Sam Soon") but I think the biggest applause should go to Son Ye Jin whose character is outwardly spoken and a "rich girl" which usually could annoy people, yet she portrayed her in such a way where we as viewers see her as honest and a go-getter and incredibly cool (have you ever seen an actress run that fast and look super cool at the same time?). Also big props should go to the supporting cast; the four squadron members (Yang Kyung Won and Yoo Su Bin had me in fits of laughter) as well as the women in the NK town; their scenes of comic relief as well as heart-warming parts are definitely what carries the story so well. Special shout out to Jeon Gook Hwan (Jung Hyuk's father) and Jang So Yeon (Myung Sook/Man Bok's wife) I think they were two supporting characters that I really really thought the actors did a great job with. From what I have read and seen online, the production did a very good job in keeping with accuracy of what life in NK is like (you can check out videos by defectors on YT!), obviously there will be parts that are heightened for dramatisation, but overall I think it was a great show. It's been a while since I've enjoyed a show so much! Going to have to look for something to fill the gap in my heart now haha. The overall isn't 10/10 only because the ending wasn't exactly what I would've gone for- but I suppose the trickiest part is ending a show well. Great show! Would recommend to everyone.

Leia Mais

I absolutely loved this series. It was the perfect introduction to K-dramas. I have been meaning to watch Korean dramas for awhile but never did until I read about the raves for this series which happened to be on Netflix so why not? Not what I was expecting from a K-drama (I was expecting something more along the lines of 2gether), but it was so cute and sentimental and touching. I cried so many times watching this show. I haven't cried this much watching anything, which shows how good this shows is (it also shows how manipulative this show is, but it works). Far better than the overrated Itaewon Class in my opinion.

Leia Mais

“Easy on the eyes and on the heart.”

The chemistry between North Korean Jung Hyuk and South Korean Se Ri was so palpable you’d be fervently wishing for the Korean Reunification to finally happen. Clearly, even Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin felt their strong chemistry that they have now become a real life couple!

The $20M budget was put into good use - from the impressive production design in far flung filming locations, brilliant casting of an array of talented actors, and the lucid contributions from behind-the-scenes of an outstanding crew.

I gushed at the romantic scenes, laughed at the comedic parts, cried at the sad moments, got angry and upset, became scared and shuddered. In other words, I got so carried away with their realistic portrayals even if it was a fictional story.

My one and only criticism: The ending could have been more elaborate in order to bolster that the much-beloved “Ri-Ri couple” did indeed, live happily ever after.

Leia Mais

This. Drama. Is. So. Moving.
I can't believe I cried as much as I did while watching this. Gosh I have so many emotions from watching this and I don't know how to put it into words. This drama made me feel happy yet took me through a roller coaster full of emotions, whether I cried, laughed, smiled, or related to the character, I still wanted to watch more! The plot was awesome and the characters pulled off their job amazingly. I will definitely be watching more drama from the main actress and actor.
This has definitely taken the spot of my most favorite drama, no questions asked.

Leia Mais

I’ve actually thought about if I should make a review or not. But it’s already been one week and I still have mixed feelings about this drama.

First of all, I want to say that this is my first review but, somehow, I’ve felt that I should do it.

I’ve really liked it from the beginning – which is very rare for me to like a kdrama from the first episode. Usually it takes more than 2 or 3 episodes to decide if I like it or not. But this drama had indeed something special. The cast was amazing, and from my point of view it has everything that a drama should have – romance, comedy and action.

Maybe what made me feel to really like it from the start it was the fact that I love military uniform (and when I saw captain Ri in his coat, I was literally fangirling), or it was the chemistry between Se Ri and captain Ri. I honestly don’t know, but what I know for sure it’s that I really recommend this drama.

Ri Jung is my type of man – protective, ambitious and charming. The love story between him and Se Ri it was so pure and emotional. They had a lot of difficulties, but they’ve got through them together.

On the other hand, I really wanna talk a little about Dan. She is very independent and strong, which made me to like her. Even if at the beginning I didn’t like her (because of her engagement with Ri), after some episodes, I was of the opinion that she’s actually really nice and her character is very well-writen. She’s very sophisticated and refined. For me, the ending it was just too much when it comes to Dan. I think that it was really unfair what happened because she obviously deserved better. It was really unexpected for me.

Anyway, I think that I’ve said what I wanted. Of course, I won’t forget about Ri’s team, and how funny they were (especially Chi Su), or Joo Muk’s cute addiction with k-dramas. Should I also mention Park Bum’s handsome charm? It was a very special team, and their bond with Se Ri was so precious.

Also, the OST’s are just so good. I already have some songs that I constantly listen.

Overall, I really recommend this drama. I think that everyone should see it at least once in their life.

Leia Mais

Love transcends all restrictions.

This is my first time writing a review for a show I watched, so you can assume CLOY was a swoonworthy watch for me. I'd say I have been in a kdrama slump before I discovered this masterpiece, and I'm still not over it. I already tried rewatching my favorite moments. I usually would mind rewatching films, but I have no problem with rewatching this a million times. This is a kdrama OG that everyone should check out. It deserves the hype. I became queen of tears while watching. The tropes are found-family, romcom, and forbidden love. And touch her & you die. While I do agree that the portrayal is not entirely accurate and that life in the North, in reality, is much more brutal with less leniency toward a traitor, CLOY still is an excellent execution for me. It broke my heart when the comrades were so wow away by Seri's house: an endless amount of electricity, running water, and warmth. But I had an enjoyable time watching. I was kept on the edge of my seat as the show progressed. I even got scolded by my mom because I was staying up late, unable to resist continuing the next episode.
Se Ri is a girl boss. She's a heiress with a charming personality--funny, chatty, and open; she's the opposite of what I would expect rich businesswomen whose fate ended up in NK to act like. She was self-sufficient until she had nothing in the North. But she still made something out of nothing and enjoyed the small moments of life. No wonder she not only captivated the village ladies but also the man whose face was her ideal type. She's very sweet to the comrades. I found comfort in those moments when they surrounded her. It's fortunate she had parents who supported her. Especially her dad who did not root for her death. Her mom also loves her dearly, it just took Se Ri time to realize how big that love is.
If Jeong Hyeok wasn't a captain, he would have shone way brighter and sexier in Switzerland. I live for his pout. His protective instinct always proves useful in dangerous situations; his quick-to-act personality and intelligent mind have come in handy in protecting Seri and his comrades from the bad guys. Se Ri was a perfect addition to his life; she made it more colorful. He thought he could've continued a life without dreams until Se Ri transformed it in the best way possible and he was able to resume his piano pursuits. His brother's incident definitely made him repress himself, until he met Se Ri. At first, it was just physical attraction like during his Switzerland trip with Dan witnessing her ridiculousness. Until later fate reconnected them after Se Ri paraglided into NK. It wasn't until the Pyongyang trip that he realized he was drawn to her. They both saw each other's vulnerability multiple times and comforted each other. I'm no chemist but their relationship speaks so much chemistry, that it's enough to light up NK. Can't forget about them caring for their plants!!!
I love the squad so much!! Including Man Bok. I'm glad he decided to be on their team, overcoming his obedience to Cheol Gang. I'm still not over how they'll never see Se Ri again or know how she's doing. I love all the fried chicken dining, gaming, and basically team bonding moments. I still can't believe what happened to Seung Jun. He and Dan were going to be end games. She isn't an open character, but he understood her so well.

Leia Mais

This show has ingredients of all possible genres out there. What I loved the most is every character played a significant part in the story, they all served a purpose. It had its fair share of romance, mystery, thriller and suspense. Loved the supporting characters, and especially the second pair. They had great chemistry.
The leads shared extraordinary chemistry and the pacing of the show was well-done! There was a time when I thought it was dragging for a bit, but then again, this is the first Korean show I watched and had set the bar very high. This is coming from someone who has watched American and British shows/movies all her life. This show is pure gold!
What a treat Korean cinema is!

Leia Mais

This was not seriously what I was expecting!! I really really didn't expect the story to be this good? seriously not a easy rom-com!! A little roller coaster of emotions were portrayed!! There were happy moments, funny moments, moments which made u sad and almost wrenched your heart,moments when u had butterflies ?☺️? Really it was something..The casting or cinematography or the actors ,ost all was on point.. Not even a single episode was there where I felt the story line was dragged or its becoming boring...No everything was perfect.. Really didn't expect it to be this good..Crash landing on you (Cloy) really really mesmerized me..At first I thought it would be some regular stuff story where the heroine will be somewhat spoiled egoistic lady and get struck in North Korea and would piss the ml to leave the place..The very first impression of the heroine was like that?I generally thought the story would be like that but no rather she was silly and good hearted... Really the heroine landing in North Korea and again ml protecting her in North korea and when he came to South Korea to save her from the villain without even thinking of the consequences ..That he was in South Korea where he shouldn't enter..But saving his lady his love of his life was his only goal..Even if he has to die?All these things just melted my heart.. The side characters too, all all were simply perfect..The troop members of the ml in his military those guys all were so good, even the ajhumas in North Korea ? those ladies ..especially I like the bond of the ml and the fl and those troop members of the ml?how they respected their boss the ml and how they cared for Yoon se ri..All was so good.Definitely I must say the last 2 episodes were heart wrenching..Like I can never forget where seriously I shed tears!!So emotional it was the last 2 episodes; the ml ( Ri Jung hyeok leaving the fl Yoon se ri) and the death of go seung Joon the second lead..I really didn't expect this end of the second ml and FL!! But I think that was what to be the most relatable end for the second leads considering the first leads Ri Jung hyeok and Yoon se ri they also didn't have a happy ending to the last..Only the fact that how in every 1 year she would visit Switzerland for two weeks and spend time with ri Jung hyeok; so yea something understandable and realistic end..Becoz both of them can't enter each other territories!! the fact she meet the ml after 2 and half years like that I didn't get the point like he was in Switzerland so seperate from North Korea ,South Korea ,so I guess he could have used social networking sites to contact Yoon se ri there were many ways to contact her but the writers didn't show us like that..I think that could have been done and even he could have called her from Switzerland or contact her through social networking sites..But I guess that's what made the story more beautiful and heart wrenching both of them were ready for waiting for each other the fl going Switzerland every year but didn't see him unless after her 2nd year? All these made the story more beautiful ❤️ Coming to the second leads I like literally cried seeing his death ??? he didn't get anything from his life and the scene where he said that he was a orphan and just like the child beggars on the street when they sang the song he also has nobody; nobody would cry for him even if he dies and the fact that the second fl (SEO Dan) was the one ,he also has a person who will cry for him when he dies made him happy and sad too!! That part really like really wrenched my heart????I literally cried at that scene..I can't tell how much I liked this how..At first I really didn't liked the second leads but as episodes passed by and when their chemistry evolved ..I really started to admire them..But at the end when the second ml died I literally shed tears ?I wish the second leads could also have got a somewhat proper ending..But I think that was what more realistic the second lead to die; becoz either way they were not going to have a happy ending..Even if he survived he had to leave SEO doon..Either way the couple wouldn't be re-united.So it was sad..And so the writers end his character and the seo Doon taking the decision for staying alone forever in her life with the love she has received the love she has in her heart for goo seung Joon...That's what it makes more beautiful and heart wrenching. Really a good and excellent drama..I really wish they bring a season 2 with the same cast all the 4 leads together and maybe with a proper ending for both the leads.. Excellent drama, every body should watch it..I guarantee you; you will fall in love with the drama???The story line, actors and the beautiful ost oh my good!!that was also beautiful all are just pitch perfect ???Ri Jong hyuk ?Yoon se ri bittersweet love story was what made the story so so good..Even go seung Joon ?SEO Dan? simply loved it

Leia Mais