18 Outra Vez (2020)

Just finished watching the show

I really liked the idea at first of a 37-year-old father turning back to his 18-year-old self and finally having the opportunity to live his dream. Maybe because I was expecting a light-hearted comedic show, that I got disappointed when it turned into a melodrama by the end.

Not going to lie the romantic scenes between the 37-year-old FL and the high-schooler ML made me SO uncomfortable. I know we're supposed to understand only his exterior is young, but that still didn't change how I felt seeing those scenes.

I also felt that some events were blown way out of proportion and over-exaggerated to milk for sympathy like the FL receiving so many malicious comments and trending for being a mom or getting a divorce. Are you serious??

The way the plot unfolded at the beginning could have been done in a more impactful and emotional way. I was left very confused as to how the ML really treated his family. His wife and kids all said he was never there when they needed them, yet multiple memories show him being there for his family. It also seemed that the FL's struggles were met with praise and sympathy from other characters, while the ML's sacrifices were taken for granted. The ML literally had to give up on his dream to be with the FL and his kids, he worked his a$$ off and was humiliated daily at work. Yet, even his dad is like "I still feel sorry for her" excuse me sir you should be apologizing to your child for how you treated him.

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18 again review

I honestly didn't expect to be hooked by this kdrama. I kinda felt bored in the first episode BUT.
The more I watch the more I want to know what will happen next. Tbh, I love this a lot. The acting is on point and it has a really nice story. It also shows kind of a real life stories about broken families and maybe some of you can relate to it. It shows a really nice plot and you will really enjoy it. It will make you cry somehow. This kdrama just shows the character's different POVs and opinions and how they resolve their problem. You will also get a very good lesson from this. I recommend you to watch it . ..

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A força do amor de Jung Da Jung e Hong Dae Young!

O amor está no ar!!
Amor nunca sai de moda ! Doramas sobre romance são tanto que acabam ficando parecidos, mas 18 Again mesmo que inspirado no filme americano 17 Again, foi muito mais além e mostrou com propriedade, uma realidade da gravidez na adolescência e de uma vida sem planejamento e apoio e mostra com todas as chances de dar tudo errado, o casal fez dar certo em meio ao caos geral de muitos acontecimentos!

A história do casal Jung Da Jung e Hong Dae Young se inicia no colégio, onde se apaixonaram, engravidaram de gêmeos e estão casados a mais de 20 anos. Ambos estão enfrentando uma crise familiar e pessoal que leva Jung Da Jung que foi uma jovem forte para passar por uma gravidez na adolescência sem muito apoio se tornou uma mulher forte, madura e determinada e mãe de gêmeos, decide se divorciar e resolve realizar seu maior sonho de tornar âncora de uma grande empresa. Hong Dae Young se abala tão profundamente que o faz refletir e se lamentar por sua trajetória de vida ter chegado a esse ponto. Então em uma noite, após desejar fortemente que sua vida mudasse para o que era antes, Dae Young acaba se transformando em um garoto de 18 anos novamente, enquanto sua mente de 37 anos continua intacta, surpreso ele se vê com a chance de refazer as coisas outra vez.

Dae Young então resolve mudar seu nome para Ko Woo Young e se matricula na mesma escola que cursava quando estava com essa idade. Enxergando a vida de uma perspectiva totalmente diferente, ele logo descobre que, apesar de manter o cérebro de um homem de meia-idade, ainda tem muito o que aprender com a vida.

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if it changes you in a positive way, no regrets

Loosely adapted from the movie '17 again', the drama has turned the trope into an amazing life-lesson without necessarily guilt-tripping and dictating. Some acts seem candid to the nature of the story. However, it still upsets me that the main character seems to act so recklessly during the transformation. I realized at the end that it is a part of the main character's character development. I am not comfortable either about the fact that an '18-year-old' body still chases and act like 'thirty-seven' so much, especially around the wife, Da-Jeong. This drama fills the void of regrets I have in life, comforting too.

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Never Gets Old

I'm currently rewatching this show so that I can go through the journey again. This show is amazing I love seeing scenes from the show and it's not one of those situation where you get board of it or feel lik it's one of those show where if you were given the chance to watch for the first time you would because each time gets better. Also, the jokes aren't annoying and this is one of those shows that have an honest summary (basically I meant the show summary is what your getting there's no hidden stuff and the genre category is correct).

I'm happy that this was being advertised by iqiyi. This show is pure gold.

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18 Again (2020)

18 Again asks you to come along on its journey of togetherness, healing, and forgiveness.

Backed by great production and a strong, albeit slightly bloated script. The story progression is fine but it does seem to venture a bit off track at times. The ending sequences also could've been a little more refined. But still, by then I was already caught; hook, line, and sinker. I was emotionally invested in the story and honestly, I just wanted to see the characters simply be happy once more and forever.

The show strikes a good balance of lighthearted fun and emotional depth. A bit childish at times, sweet and endearing other times, and knows exactly when to be a real tearjerker. The emotional weight is evident and the lighthearted moments never fails to complement it every step of the way. The cast of characters had fairly good chemistry with one another and with the Male Lead pulling, essentially, double-duty--- it's evident that he very much carries the show from start to finish. The romance aspects are a bit sidelined as the show definitely leans more towards a slice of life, family-healing/bonding theme. And as it should because it does its best during those times.

I can see why the show is relatable to many because, well, who doesn't want to be 18 again?

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She's a 10/10!!!

I’ve had my eye on 18 Again for a while now ever since I was looking for kdramas to watch on reddit, and I only began watching it on a whim as I was going through my MyDramaList “Plan to Watch” list and picking titles at random. Needless to say, watching this drama was perhaps one of the best decisions of my life. I absolutely loved all the characters and felt like every single one of them went through a massive change throughout the story. I loved seeing my favorite actors like Lee Do Hyun and Yoon Sang Hyun on screen again, and I also found some new favorite actors to fangirl over. This type of genre is a complete guilty pleasure for me, and I’m glad that it lived up to my expectations all the way to the end. I didn’t feel like any scenes were filler, contrary to some opinions, and I really enjoyed the slice of life type of storytelling. I cried quite a bit watching this drama and was very invested in the storyline. It’s very hard for me to put into words how much I like this drama, because I’m mostly used to complaining about a drama’s low points in my reviews, and there really aren’t any in this one that I can think of off the top of my head. Rest assured, this will be one of the best things you have ever watched.

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Watch this for my 2022 Alphabet Drama / Movie Challenge and the title and also the story remind me of America movie 17 again, which turn out this drama based upon.

What I like:
+ How this drama elaborate more the old married couple problem. Jung Da Jung (DJ) & Hong Dae Young simply remind us how not neglect little thing in our daily life with our partner, even as old married couple. Like how to say love or miss you to our couple, and also simple gesture that show we still care with our partner, like notice when they tired or just need ears to listen.
+ The flashback that take away our emotion. But unfortunately they didn't give us clue when the relationship turn bitter. Just a bit glance & the big bang that explode it.
+ How important the communication is. The good point, even though they married young but they emotion relatively stable in their young age. The relationship turn south because the lack communication from both couple. The feeling better I keep it to myself then make another burden to my partner become daily consumption that eat us now or later.
+ The fight after the re-married. Even after their re-married doesn't mean the problem end there. They still fighting but they also communicate more.
+ The changing perspective of the head department in TV station. How DJ just using her capability to shut people mouth and just prove herself.

Overall this one good drama to spend your times with....

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A beautiful story of redemption.

This is a beautiful story of redemption, done in elegant style, where things are not always what they seem on the surface. Jung Da Jung's role is played almost perfectly, with a delicate balance of toughness, vulnerability, resolve and doubt.

The young Hong Dae Young is also played extremely well, beautifully switching between personas and roles as the situation demands. His sharp sense of humour is wonderful to see, as in the episode with the fat man on the bus.

Overall, I rated this a 7 because there were rather too many unrelated subplots that went nowhere, they just felt like fillers to stretch the drama. On the whole, I liked the way things were tied up at the end, keeping it real but showing the challenges and also the possibilities for a brighter future.

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This is a must watch

Actually, I have no big paras and stanzas to tell but the thing I can say is that there is no reason to watch this drama
I feel it's a drama from where we all can learn something and relate to something.
It'll make you cry and emotional but the ending will make you fall in love.

And while watching it there may be moments where you may want to hug your parents or call them, do it then:-)
This drama really gave me some light to things we don't take seriously, like our parents working hard for us sacrificing so much for us just so that we can be happy

I really really suggest this to all of you
It's funny, it's cute, it's not cliché, you'll fall in love
There may be things you may not be satisfied with but you'll know only after watching it, trust me don't regret not watching it.
Just do it.

Hwaiting!!

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