There's nothing particularly remarkable about Secret Garden, but it is a solid drama. I finished it in 3 days and there was no point where I didn't want to continue watching (I actually had to convince myself to pause the drama and go to sleep haha). There's nothing particularly unique or breathtaking about Secret Garden, especially when you compare it to what all has been released in the K-drama world since it's release. BUT, it *is* enjoyable. I found all the characters enjoyable to watch. My favorite character was probably Oska (Yoon Sang Hyun is so entertaining!) because he was cute and sincere. Even though the male MC's mother was a b*tch, she wasn't that different from most chaebol mothers portrayed in the K-drama world, so I wasn't too surprised or terribly bothered by her antics. And all the characters got a clean ending and the ending for our MCs was wrapped up well and satisfying.
The OST was nice, but it isn't my favorite out of all the K-dramas I've watched, BUT I really really REALLY love Scar by Bois - you can feel the pain and sorrow of the song and it gets stuck in your head in a good way (very easy to hum by yourself haha).
I would really recommend watching Secret Garden if you haven't gotten around to it, especially if you've been in the K-drama world for a while. It feels like a mainstream "classic" that everyone really should watch. Secret Garden definitely has more PDA than the dramas I'm seeing these days, but it leaves you with very pleasant and warm feelings.
Also, I found Kim Joo Won's chant about the turtle and the crane joke to be sooooo adorable. XD
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What I liked:
Acting – Ha Ji Won can do no wrong in my eyes. Loved her in Empress Ki, loved her in King2Hearts, loved her here). I’ve only seen Hyun Bin here and in Crash Landing on You – loved him. Supporting cast was nice, but completely lost to the powerful interpretations these 2 leads brought. The two of them delivered so much through their body that I often found the lines annoying.
Props to acting when switching as well – the SMS ringtone never ceased to make me laugh out loud.
I don’t like Yoon Sang Hyun (please don’t judge, my heart is full of other favorites), but he did a nice and heartfelt interpretation. Pretty much the only one not lost from supporting cast.
Chemistry – can I give it above maximum marks? Romantic dramas might be my favorite and I do admit Korean actors excel at delivering chemistry. In my opinion, also their differences would help them in their life – him being all forward, going ahead at full speed, not caring about unimportant people he may step on, her coming a bit behind, apologizing, lifting people up and making friends . Bad cop, good cop never gets old.
Hyun Bin’s character realism – Kim Joo Won’s concerns about what he should chose, until making his decision, felt real to me. I am not rich, but I do believe once you are rich, money are part of who you are so giving them up is like giving up a part of your body. So I do understand his infatuation, his need to be among quality and expensive things, in an entourage of people like him. But in the end, it’s all about fate ?.
Ha Ji Won’s character – especially liked her pride in being what she is (alone and poor), but nevertheless her trying to be better for Kim Joo Won. And by better, I mean in matching his chaebol standards. Also, she was so hoooot in this drama. Action scenes are a perfect match for her.
What I disliked:
Not so much… School’s director was pretty much a pain to watch for me. But hey, it’s tough to deliver your lines to Ha Ji Won and Hyun Bin. I need to repeat that they got my full attention in every scene.
What I got over:
Maybe small spoiler… After hospital switch – I didn’t quite understand as it worked. But maybe it was just me totally engrossed in main characters and missed the explanation ?.
Story – nice fantasy elements, but with less powerful leads not sure if it would’ve been memorable.
Already rewatched, will probably rewatch in the future.
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Nonostante sia un po' datato, la sua magia cresce di episodio in episodio e alla fine ne sarete totalmente avvinti.
Ho iniziato a guardarlo un po' scettica. I personaggi mi intrigavano ma vedevo il riproporsi del solito pacchetto cliché completo di scambio di anime. Inizialmente, non vedevo l'ora che quella parte finisse anche se i siparietti comici che ne derivavano facevano molto ridere. Non ne capivo proprio lo scopo e sono rimasta dubbiosa per una decina di episodi. Lo continuavo a seguire soprattutto per Hyun Bin che ha un magnetismo incredibile e per la chimica che aveva con la protagonista Ha Ji Won (un'altra eccellente attrice).
Poi, però, la storia è decollata, mi si è palesato per bene il senso della trama e mi sono vista le restanti puntate a rotta di collo.
Che dire? La sceneggiatrice è riuscita a toccare delle corde interne profonde (non per nulla è la stessa di Goblin). Ha rappresentato, con sincerità, il difficile cammino di una coppia su cui non avreste scommesso 10 lire talmente i caratteri erano diversi. Eppure Kim Joo Won e Gil Ra Im trovano la loro strada superando ostacoli e ferite profonde. Anche i personaggi secondari sono bellissimi. Impossibile non amare Oska con tutti i suoi capricci e la sua sensibilità, Yoon Seul, prima la detesti e poi impari a capirla e ad apprezzarla (la sua evoluzione è tra quelle meglio scritte), la madre di lui rimane odiosa fino alla fine e, anche questo, ha un suo senso. In questo drama compare anche un giovanissimo Lee Jong Suk, un promettente cantante in bilico tra sentimenti contrastati per Oska. Una parte piccola ma, anche in questo ruolo, Lee Jong Suk ha dato prova della sua bravura anche se ancora acerba. L'unico interprete che non ho digerito è stato il direttore della scuola di stuntmen, Lee Philips e le sue due uniche espressioni che alternava di volta in volta. Peccato, avrebbe potuto essere un fantastico contraltare a Joo Won. Insomma, a volte, l'originalità un po' manca, però, il cast ha lavorato con una grande armonia e ha reso tutto coeso. Il finale è lungo e completo, non tralascia niente e nessuno. Uno dei più soddisfacenti in cui mi è capitato d'imbattermi. Lo rivedrei? Sicuramente si.
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Warning tho: Hyun Bin`s mom would get on your nerve. Like the typical rich mom that don`t like their son`s girlfriend or whatsoever. And of course, Bin too. The typical `rude and insensitive guy to the main female lead` during the first few episodes.
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Totally in love with this drama
Watched this drama several years ago and loved it .Was so good back then .I recently decided to rewatch old dramas.I must say I’m more than in love this time around ..I understand everything better now ..Everything is so on point .from acting to storyline ,to the ost..My fourth time rewatching and I never get tired.The progression is beautiful and right paced
No cringy moment
First drama I’ve watched, where the show is still good and not cringy after they start dating.
The chemistry between the leads are amazing
So I’m love with the fl she’s such a great actress as well as the ml
Even the love between the second leads is to die for
A very sweet emotional rollercoaster
It’s more than amazing how a drama is still so good after 13 years ….
A must watch!!
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the story were good written .. i laughed , felt love , sad and got crazy with every one of the characters !! i really enjoyed every minute of every second of the series !!!
the music was great and on point ... i loved the ost so much <3
the acting was so so good .. every one of them acted their role like it was his for real !! you could feel oksa hurts form his ex and how she manipulated him and hurt his heart .. then Sseon hopless love for him and how hurt he was then actually he was the one that made oska happy again with Yoon ...
then Kim and Gii omg they made me crazy from laughing all the time and how they got the chrachter so freaking on point when they swapped !!!
i really love the series so so much and watched for 3 times never felt bored at all ..
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Drama un po' fantasy molto romantico.
Questo drama anche visto dopo più di 10 anni dal uscita é una bella visione.Leggendo la trama si può pensare fosse un fantasy ma è soprattutto una commedia romantica.La parte fantasy veramente si poteva anche evitare sinceramente,rende solo la storia un po' più comica,però mette in mostra la bravura dei attori che si dimostrano fantastici.La storia di per se niente di speciale la solita lui ricco snob e con qualche fissazione oltre che una mamma insopportabile lei invece bruttina povera ma speciale.Si incontrano per un equivoco e lui non si sa bene per quale motivo inizia a sentirsi attratto da questa ragazza così fuori dai suoi standard.
Mille avventure più o meno divertenti e nasce un amore fantastico,nonostante tutta la difficoltà.
Molti attori degni di nota.
Bella storia e anche piuttosto emozionate.
Un bel drama da veder!
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I watched this drama because of the Strong Female Lead tag and my review and ratings are a result of that disappointment! I guess whoever tagged this as strong FL did it only because that character could do good physical stunts because otherwise it should have been tagged as the really weak FL! The FL was a totally emotionally desperate character with very little sense of self respect! I kept watching it hoping that she would take a real stand against the ML at least one time but no, other than her outwardly tough appearance, she was a really easy pushover type character!
And that's what made me really frustrated because the character had so much potential but the makers just wanted to show an obedient and overly sensitive good little girl type FL masquerading as a really badass stunt person outwardly... Very Disappointed...
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Headline: Spoiled brat stalks spunky woman who should kick him in the balls but doesn't
My title pretty much sums up this drama. I started watching it because it was rated pretty highly, but the more I watch the less I like it. The main male lead, Joo Won, has been incredibly unlikable for over half of this drama, and nothing he's done has redeemed my initial impression of him. He's a pompous ass who thinks his feelings and wants are more important than anybody else's, and he thinks it's a given that everybody should care about what he feels, but he doesn't see the need to care about how others feel. I really don't want to waste another 9 hours of my time waiting for his character development, because I already hate him. At this point I honestly don't even care if he improves tremendously in the latter half of the drama; I've already wasted my time watching 11 episodes of this drama go literally nowhere. I've spent more time urging the female lead to kick Joo Won in the balls, punch him in the face, and file a restraining order, than I have spent rooting for their relationship. Honestly, the worst thing about this drama were the kisses; I never once liked them. In fact, one of the kisses left me yelling at the female lead to use her nails to gouge his face, or use her knee to destroy his manhood, because he forced himself on her and instead of ACTUALLY defending herself (she's a stuntwoman for God's sake, she knows how and where to hit to make it hurt), she ineffectually hits his arms. That scene was beyond stupid.This drama has it's moments, sure, but they are few and far between. The best character by far is Oska, the main guy's cousin. I love Oska; he deserved to be the main character. I shipped him and the female lead, they were actually cute together.
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