Passarela de Sonhos (2020)

Until the last episode, no CHEMISTRY between the leads, whats so ever

I can safely say that this drama is a Biopic of Sa hye Joon....The template was well established about Sa Hye Joon from the beginning. A struggling Model, who also loves to act but has no contacts in the industry also comes from a middle class background, very adamant about his principles, dreams...basically what a hero's characteristics should look like.

Let's talk about other characters surrounding our Main lead. Caring but helpless mom, very strict dad, ideal older brother, lovely grandpa, his 2 other friends and then there is our Female Main Lead. Her Character was super duper strong initially. I was rooting for her. But later on it just fizzled out. The character became too confusing to understand.

What I liked most about this drama was Main Leads we were practical, very relatable. I mean in most of the dramas Female leads just act cute and basically do nothing. Here both of them very practical couple. Very straightforward forward and honest with each other. Like I said in the HEADLINE this might have resulted in lack of chemistry between the leads. Wow!!! From the beginning they both looked more like friends than couple.

Sa Hye Joon and his family's graph was amazing, characters were well developed only Sa family. His friends like Hye Ho, Jin u were Ok. In the end it was really unclear to what happened to Hye Ho's career, did he make it or no.
Jong Ah is the character who hated instability, unpredictability a lot. But she left a secured job to open a studio of her own which contradicted her believes. Later on she blamed it on Hye Joon for her being unstable and broke up with him....Like i said her character got super confusing towards the end.

It is not very bad but the potential was not fully utilized. Beginning few episodes were good but again it fizzed out soon. You can watch it once as it is there on Netflix. Also, Sa Hye Joon's story is worth watchable atleast once.

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It's very shallow and tedious show. Watching this for Park So Dam.

First off, if you are looking for a show that have development of all characters, don't watch this show. Instead, watch Hospital Playlist because it's a better show with proper development of rounded characters.

My final judgement: slow pacing of the story line and tedious/disorganized plot with terrible transitioning.

My bias is for Park So Dam, and I'm watching this show for her. However, this show is very, very unappealing as slice of life drama. The transition between PBG's family to PBG himself is very muddle and confusing. This show jumps from explaining PBG's life to PBG's family without proper flow. Somehow, this show expects the audience to be sympathetic with the secondary characters without showing us the reason why. It's form of telling instead of showing.

There is alot going on in PBG's family as well as BWS's family. Neither plot points are very appealing, and the acting is awkward to watch. It makes you wonder, "Am I watching Korean day soap opera?"

The focus of the family takes away the development of the female characters like Park So Dam's character. You have bits and pieces of her character, but it never show you how she comes to be. Why does she want to be a makeup artist? How does she become a fan of PBG's character? Is she successful in makeup busking? Why does she continue to do makeup busking? You ask these questions and you receive zero answer. This drama only shows Park So Dam when it is necessary for her to support PBG's character. You don't see how she works in her daily job for more than 10 minutes. And most of the time, her appearance in her job shows up when PBG needs her.

And I'm not even talking about Byun Woo Seok's character, cause I still don't get why he becomes the way he is today.

It's obvious that this is more of PBG centric show, which is fine. But when you focus so much on PBG, there is no development for any other characters.

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A VERY realistic KDrama

Record of Youth (Netflix, 2020)
9/10
**Warning this review contains spoilers**

There have been a lot of mixed reviews about this drama, not about the story, but about the ending. This drama is a VERY realistic look at the sacrifices, and tough choices one has to make when pursuing their dreams. This drama is not for those looking for a cliché, predictable ending. Writing this right now I’m about a week removed from watching the finale, and I still don’t know how I feel about it.

Sa Hye Jun (Park Bo Gum) comes from a lower middle-class family, he works multiple part-time jobs, while he tries to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. He is naïve and his current agency takes advantage of him and withholds his pay, “for the good of the agency”. With his military enlistment looming over him his family pressuring, him to give up, he meets Ahn Jeong- Ha (Park So Dam) an aspiring makeup artist with a dream of having her own studio and own brand. She is also struggling while pursuing her dreams. Being socially exiled from her current makeup studio where she is an apprentice, by her boss who fears her talent. Jeong Ha and Hye jun become fast friends as they find comfort in each other.

Won Hae- Hyo ( Byeon Woo- Seok) is Hye Jun’s best friend from childhood, he is also trying to make it big as an actor, appearing as minor characters, but never making it big. The big difference between these two, is that while Hye Jun is trying to make it on his own effort, Hae Hyo comes from a rich family, and without him knowing, has been supported by his mother, who does whatever she can, pulls what ever strings she has to see her son succeed.

What happens when Hye Jun finally gets his break? Will he be able to keep Jeong ha by his side as he rises to stardom? Will he be able to fight the pressures of the entertainment industry, or will it suffocate him? What will happen when Hae Hyo, finds out his mom has been pulling the strings? What will happen to their friendship as Hae Hyo slowly starts to fall for Jeong Ha? How will these three survive the obstacles before him?

I thoroughly enjoyed this series, I enjoyed the realistic look at the journey to become successful in the entertainment industry. Park Bo Gum is a very captivating actor, this role suited him perfectly. He has the ability to capture such emotions with his eyes. Whenever he cried, I started to cry. The script was so realistic and heartbreaking at times, you couldn’t help to compare it to the ACTUAL industry. I am almost certain this is how the Korean industry operates and these are the pressures those sucked in go through. The price of fame is great and Park Bo gum was an accurate portrayal. I felt like we were watching his story, even though it was fictional.

You felt for every character in this series and their struggles. Rookie actor Byeon Woo-Seok, really left an impression on me. He portrayed the best friend feeling various range of emotions perfectly. I was pleased that through all the obstacles they remained friends, he was jealous with his friend’s success but he was honest with himself, and turned that jealously into something else. He didn’t take the KDrama cliché path and become vengeful or try to bring his best friend down. I really appreciated how the writer developed his character.

As far as the ending. Sigh, I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I feel like I’m going through the 5 Stages of Grief. I couldn’t believe they could end a series that way, I was hoping there was an ending credit sequence, an extra scene, a time jump, something! Why would they do that to them and to the viewers! Sure, it’s a realistic ending, it made sense. Maybe, just maybe I was thinking “Ok, I guess their story will continue off screen and maybe there will be a season 2? It made complete sense very realistic. In life you are faced with difficult choices and not matter how hard you fight your decision will hurt the other person. I still am undecided

Leia Mais

Excellent Drama

I am currently watching Record of Youth and so far I really like it. No cheesy and over the line girl tripping over the guy just because she is a fun. I love the concept, it is different and that Park So Dam is acing her role once again. You can tell she has really grown as an actor and the chemistry is just perfect; they support each other,they both know what they want in their careers and they are willing to make it happen. They are all chasing their dreams and fighting their way through the challenges life throws at them. So far, I can say the cast is amazing...Hopefully it stays that way until episode 16!!

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0% CHEMISTRY BETWEEN PARK BOGUM & PARK SODAM

dont wanna say much.. NO CHEMISTRY AT ALL BETWEEN PARK BOGUM & PARK SODAM.. their relationship felt forced and awkward, idk but i feel very awkward everytime watching them together.. i dont understand at all why they suddenly start dating on the earlier episode and idk.. its not even love at the first sight or what..

park sodam's character as A FAN really doesnt show at all.. she failed to bring her character as a fangirl.. she's totally look like a normal girl who fall in love with a handsome guy, THATS ALL

honestly the story line is not that bad BUT bcuz of the main leads awkwardnessssss I TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT THE WHOLE PLOT AND DROPPED IT ON THE 13TH EPISODE CUZ I CANT STAND IT ANYMORE.. even im one of PBG fans.. i cant finish the drama.. its a torture for me :(

Leia Mais

Even Park Seo Jun could not save this drama!

At first, I had high hopes because well, the actors/actresses line up for this drama was quite solid and strong. I never dropped any movie/drama I am watching no matter how mid/cliche it was but this is the first drama I have ever dropped halfway. I guess at the beginning of ep.1 until ep.5 was still ok ok though there were times where viewers would feel certain element is missing but for me personally I just did not like how Park SoDam the heroine/FL screen time was so minimal regardless the drama was already halfway. That was the first thing that I did not like about this drama. Besides, the FL back story too was not elaborated enough to give viewers a much better understanding about her background. We can see what was happening in her life but that was just it. Barely on the surface. Park Bogum's character was nice and kind but damn, his lousy ass family was too much. I also did not like the repeated scenes of Sa Hye Jun's dad who was always mad at him because his son wanted to be an actor and keep making a big deal of it each f-ing time. I get it. Their relationship was not good and Hye Jun was always the sad boy in his family because his parents esp dad did not understand his passion yada yada but man, it gets crazy every time Hye Jun and his dad were fighting. I can say from ep.1-5 that was all it was about. I am not going to comment on their acting because I think it was okay and nothing bothered me much. I tried to give this drama a chance up until ep.8. But nope. Even towards the second half of the drama the plot still has not changed much and the characters growth were not there. This drama even had PSJ as cameo and still could not save it from the disaster.

Leia Mais

Park Bo Gum, period.

To be honest, I was really excited to watch this drama because this is from Netflix, there is Park Bo Gum and Park So Dam. Both of them are great in their acting, especially Bogum, really genuine and charismatic. Moreover, the 2nd lead guy, Byeon Woo Seok is good looking. So I was waiting to watch this drama so bad.

On the first episodes, it feels refreshing and relatable. The story is about pursuing a dream, but we still have to be a nice guy even when the situation gets hard. It feels relatable because all of us have a dream and pursuing it, right?
And also, the story has fangirling moments, which most of us do even probably not at the same level.

On 3 last episodes, in my humble opinion, I feel the love story is so cliche and predictable. Sometimes I feel that how they build the romance scene is unnatural. didn't touch my heart. even all the actors have been acted really well, but the scene is just, like, not good enough. I feel they are too rush in making love story, I just didn't understand, how could 2 boys love the same girl that fast? when the girl did nothing? when there's nothing special moment? didn't make sense for me.

There are a lot of scenes that I think were not important, I feel so bored and sleepy, so I have to push faster button to go to the next scene.

I hope the story of the drama will get better, so I don't have to drop it, because I really want to watch Bogum in a great drama. I still gonna check the next episode. if it's nay, I'll drop it.

update:
it’s not getting better. i’ll find a better one.

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Youth Record

i liked the series a lot.. especially because the story was not too unrealistic.. it had the perfect ups and downs.. the characters.. the plot.. the osts.. everythingwas worth it.. personally i think the drama is underrated.. it is completelyworth watching.. tells us how important youth is.. the family relationships.. the love triangle.. and especially the friendship goals attractedme the must.. i wouldwant many more people to watch it.. for the actors' age and hardwork.. the drama has been a beautifuljourney for me.. especially because I'm a new youth.. so.. i want you all to watch the drama.. even thoughthe drama has too much melo.. i like it.. a lot to that..

Leia Mais

Well portrayed record of youth

It was great! This type of drama is a gem wherein there's no certain plot and is unpredictable. The main lead was too good to be true and is perfectly matched to Park Bo-Gum's image.

It was nice to see a love story different from what's portrayed usually. It was overall open-minded. They showed various points of view of characters which I commend and covered family, money, dreams, career, friendships, and relationships which composts the youth. It also gave me an idea of the entertainment industry.

The only downside was the sequence: it was confusing as they back and forth to present and past. Moreover, the scenes were not balanced; I got tired of hearing them bicker.

If you'll watch this because of romance then nope — a very big no-no. You might get disappointed because there was no single pint of romantic chemistry so just don't. But if you're into the youth genre then this is well.

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Self explanatory title

Record of youth is exactly how the title says it, a wholesome record of the journey of youths with different backgrounds, upbringings and financial statuses, but same big dreams and ambitions. Moreover since the plot took a holistic approach to the characters, there was a very honest character development there with realistic scenarios that happen in the life of people pursuing their respective professions; hence the drama felt like something that might be the story of a neighbourhood acquaintance than something fictitious happening on screen. Park Bo Gum surprised me I had to say. To me he always felt like this good looking actor with a character portrayal of freshness, naivety and innocence, but in this drama you get to see really the inner depths, struggles, anxieties, frustrations, self-doubt, betrayal, anguish, loneliness, so many different shades that made his act probably the most suitable for this character over all. Other than him all the actors did a fabulous job overall playing their characters. I also liked that the friendship was so honest and didn't disappear into some dark cliches of jealousy and betrayal. Whatever they felt, wether envy or pride, they talked about it openly like good best friends do and thats another reason why I felt like this was a neighbourhood story. They also tried to show friendship beyond financial status and real understanding of each other according to how the modern world works rather than open cliche discrimination like in those old dramas. By the way, who else thought Shine Ae Ra was hot in this drama ?? Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this drama and highly recommend it!

Leia Mais

My true feeling about this drama

When I was started watching this drama it made me feel happy and the story explain the importance of friendship, It also tells how people are hardworking to achieve the goal. In this drama, all the actors play their roles really well. When it comes to the story, the first half was really good but it comes to the second half it was quite a disappointment. I had high hope while started watching this drama but I was made so sad. I think the ending of the story can be better.
It has a wonderful Ost and cast. when I saw this drama made a reality check that whether I am doing the job I that like to do and also dream high and work hard with your sincere heart you will surely achieve the goal. I really enjoyed watching this drama. This drama has a great message for us " When you go in of search of honey you must expect to be stung by bees" and "Who you are tomorrow beginning with what you do today"

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To me this drama was mostly calm, on some aspects a little bit sad, but still interesting. Especially the hardships which come with famousness, may those be because of the ruthless comments or family. I also really liked the relationship of main leads because, besides the fact they did not have the usual temporary breakup with lots of misunderstandings and so, they started with perfect communication, which is rare in K-dramas. But as time passed and they had less and less time for each other, they seemed to lose the ability to communicate easily and started to hide their hardships, feelings and desires, which sometimes is so true in life. They were young, but had maturity, which was showed with small things, like how the ML reacted when he found out that FL had been in touch with his best friend and all the scenes where it was stated “he/she’ll tell me when he/she’s ready”.

This drama managed to picture perfectly that sometimes love is not enough. As the FL said "timing is not right” and to me their breakup showed this. How sometimes you have to let each other go to concentrate on your career or other aspects of your life, because otherwise you'd concentrate only on him/her. Yes, giving up the relationship despite of the love is (and was for them) the most painful thing to do, but eventually they accepted and understood. And the acting of Park Bo Gum and Park So Dam was just perfect and so expressive.

As for ML friends - I found their parts meaningful. Their parts showed — as at some point one character stated, in contrast to the main characters —, that with some backgrounds your life is never yours, your decisions are never made solely by you. SML’s struggles pictured this magnificently. And to me his suspicions about him not being in control of his life and his wishes to control something (and to some extent competition with ML) made him fall for FL. But this desire was answered through the relationship of his sister. At the end SML seemed to have made it to the acceptance that his life is not entirely his, so this storyline was kind of sad for me.

After the time skip the ending was maybe a little bit short and rushed, but it did give an answer to one aspect — at least the breakup choice wasn’t wrong: ML’s career seemed to have been continued even after being absent for months and FL has had the chance to boost her career. Concerning of their relationship, it probably was left to viewers to decide. Also the ending did lack a little bit for the other characters.

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