Reviews

Actually, I don't know what to write about this drama.. The truth is, I started watching To The Beautiful You, solely because I'm a hardcore fan of Minho. I've watched the Japanese & Taiwanese version a long time ago, and I thought both of them are great.. So, even though I didn't have much expectation, I decided to give it a try..

Story: yeah, basically it's romance comedy all the way. Korean version always have those different kind of vibe when they remakes a drama. I can't help but comparing with 2 other versions. This Korean version is more likely a romance, different with the other versions (especially the Japanese one) which more likely focused on comedy. The story itself is predictable, since, I've watched the other versions as well. Although I didn't feel that the story was dragged, sometimes, I feel like there were quiet a lot unnecessary scenes here and there. But as it is for the sake of the "comedy" genre, I didn't really mind though..

Acting: Minho did a good job in my opinion (regardless I'm a fangirl of Minho :p) IMO, he portrays the arrogant Kang TaeJoon really well. As for Sulli, I have to say that she's not as good as the other version's. I don't know, but IMO Sulli didn't really give the "guy" vibe. Different from Horikita Maki (Japanese), which I think, the best one among 3..
Lee Hyun Woo really did a great job too there. Even though I feel like his character is a bit more gloomy compared with the other version's.
From the supporting roles, I especially likes Kim Ji Won, even though her character is irritating.. LOL.. Her acting was good..

Music: I think SMent just going overboard by releasing an OST album every week in the earlier episodes. But actually IMO, there are just a few outstanding songs, and some just barely heard along the dramas (or it's me who didn't notice). Only a few songs fit the atmosphere of the scene.. I especially like some songs like Sunny & Luna's, Taeyeon's, and Taemin's.

Rewatch Value: beside I didn't usually rewatch anything I've watched, even if I like to rewatching dramas, honestly I would prefer to rewatch the Japanese version..

Overall, I can't recommend this drama though.. Except if:
- you are a fangirl of Minho, just like me (even though there are a lot of times when the romance scenes come, I would feel like throwing anything on my computer screen)
- you like to watch Boys Before Flower (since they come from the same director)
- or... if you insisted to watch.. yeah, well, go ahead.. LOL

Leia Mais

This drama showed to the people that being a cabin attendant takes more than having a beautiful face. This drama's plot is about showing the maturity of a person who thought of becoming a cabin attendant not because she really wanted to and just because she was thinking that it would just be her serving food and drinks to the passengers. The plot was very fun and there was rarely a dull moment when watching it. It kept making me want to watch even though she was so hopeless and immature. The mild romance in this drama did not matter to me. I am not one who watches a drama to fulfil her need for romance.

The acting was very good. Sure there were some who did not do that well but mainly this drama had great acting. Maya Miki and Ueto Aya doing their best with their role and finally managing to show us that they both matured by the end. It was definitely refreshing to watch these two act together as well as the rest of the actors in this. Aibu Saki, was okay. The chemistry between aya and ryo was rather obvious but at the same time they were awkward because their feelings were also awkward.

The music was funny and very fitting to the story and the character of misaki. Rewatching this would definitely be as funny as the first time. I have already rewatched three times and enjoyed it every time.

Leia Mais

One of the most motivating dramas out there is "attack no 1". Adapted from an anime , it certainly did not fail to portray the reality of the volleyball world and the feelings of the athletes. Being an ex-volleyball player I know exactly how it is to train the way the girls do. The plot definitely had a twist before the end of it. It has a lot of things to teach you concerning friednship and life and this is why I was unable to stop watching until I finished it.

The acting by most of the actors was really superb. Ueto Aya's acting once again managed to get me angry whenever she was being immature. Something that is rare in dramas, is character development, sometimes it just doesn't happen, but in "Attack no 1" you see that by the end of it they mature through the hardships and things that they are taught by their experience.

The music of this drama is sang by Ueto Aya herself and it is needless to say that it is very motivating. Yume no Chikara, the power of dreams, certainly complimented the drama. The countrack also was very fitting and it went so well.

I think that since this is a sports drama, rewatching it would still be amusing though, nothing is like the first time.

Leia Mais

The plot of the drama is definitely something rare to find but at the same time it was a rather boring story that still managed to teach something by the end of it however I found the development really slow and I think that it is a drama that could have ended with less episodes aired. It was unnecessarily long.

The acting of the drama, I won't lie, it was certainly not convincing. If anything I would call it mediocre. Most of the actors in this, but mukai osamu, were not that great. Most of the time I failed to really sympathize with any of them. I think though that the writing and drama itself did not give a chance to the actors to show what they have. It was mostly about the main girl who certainly kept playing in an awkward way throughout.

The music of this drama was okay. upbeat in a way.

As far as rewatching goes, I think it is each to their own :3

Leia Mais

The plot of ataru is clearly strange however there is more to it than just a savant syndrome person solving cases. there is a whole other premise behind it that reveals ataru's history and what he went through. by the end of the show you come to a more clear understanding about who ataru is and what he wants to do and how his childhood was. This drama is not just about the case solving and this is why it was a rather unique plot for me. Sure in the beginning you cannot believe that he can solve the crimes just for that but after you come go deeper in the story then you understand why he can do it.

The acting was superb. kuriyama chiaki is an okay actress but i feel her role in this with her other roles dun have much of a difference. However most of the other actors did a great job with their roles. You could definitely find them convincing.

The music of the drama, i do not remember it and it did not really bother me from focusin so i suppose it was complimenting it. As far as rewatching goes. Once you have watched it all, it would be hard to watch again with the same suspence.

Leia Mais

the story of this drama is about a peculiar man who is different from the rest of the world in such a way that it completely blocks any chances of getting married. he meets people, and a dog and through his interactions he ends up making friends. it is a rather interesting plot for the time that it aired :3 however ever since i think various similar shows have been made that are kind of like this one. Like "Saito-san" and "Magerarenai Onna".

The acting was clearly very good in this drama. even the younger one, kuninaka did very well with her role. not excellently but very well. Abe hiroshi was at his excellence though. clearly he was by far the best in this.

I do not remember the music but i think it complimented the scenes in a way and it fit.

Since this is not a suspence drama and such I think rewatching it would still be entertaining. I have only watched it twice though.

Leia Mais

This was a peculiar drama full of mystery. It kept me wanting to watch more and more and find the truth about everything that is happening with this mysterious case. i guessed many times and i was write only three of the times. the situation is crazy and this drama is like a series of things connected together in some way. The main protagonist had to connect everything together and find the truth behind the case. I find the plot to be rather different than most j-dramas and this is why i gave it a high score.

The acting in this drama was certainly unique and interesting. sure there were characters who barely managed to appear good but that is not something to be concerned much about since the main actors are all very good with odagiri, the old lady police woman and the crazy scientist were the most exceptional in my opinion. All the funny moments always manage to make you laugh, which is something good.

Music wise...it was actually pretty assisting to the whole drama in a way that it increased the suspence.

This drama is for those who like solving mysterious cases and even if by the end you know somethings I think that rewatching it would still be as entertaining as the first time. It would be better if you did not rewatch immediately but let some time pass so you have forgotten a few things.

Leia Mais

the story of this drama is definitely not boring and not something that we see a lot. during the time it aired, i am pretty sure it was new for it's time. First of all, the fact that it is about someone who decided to become an "at home dad" because his wife had work and he was fired. All in all, he could not find a job so it was his last resort. by taking the role of the house-man though and making friends with his neighbor he matured into becoming a proper dad for his child.

the acting, needless to say , it was outstanding. all of the actors definitely did great in this seeing as most of them have had a lot of experience too. abe hiroshi was once again great and the friendship between the two male leads was truly amusing.

the music was okay for the drama, quite enjoyable and i think that rewatching wouldn't hurt. I think it would still remain funny.

Leia Mais

Usually i don't finish watching dramas because I get annoyed easily and start looking for something else to watch. I admit I am trying to catch up on so much- that I left this one be. Every time I go back watching it sucks me in.

I am NOT a fan of Japanese Dramas simply because I don't get them! But this one - you must give it a chance. It did have a slow start and at some point I According so some of the reviews...

Yes the plot is not as original- the whole rich man vs poor woman (the title says it all)BUT this is my favorite theme of dramas. In my opinion that is the whole point a drama- to forget about what is happening in our world. And simply relax and enjoy the ride of emotions.

In the beginning I thought "oh boy this is going to be annoying" because of the main actress'es voice. It becomes so high pitched that it made me want to run away. After a while I did not care.

What I did care about was how is it going to end? We as viewers can predict oh they will be together, but how that's why stay and find out for yourself.

Leia Mais

Awesome drama, I love the whole going back to the past and future story, great acting, great cast (Song Seung Hun as Dr. Jin), Kim Jae Joong as Kim Kyung Tak) and Park Min Young (City Hunter)who played double roles.

I really learned a lot about the Joseon Era and I was looking up on the internet parts that were unclear to me.
Song Seung Hun, is a really great actor and his emotions are so real. Really love him in this drama.

Jae Joong was the bad guy you loved to hate, he really nailed this role, I was cursing him so much, then loved him when you realized everything he did was because he wanted to be loved by his father.

The psychic ginseng got on my nerves as her motive was to get Dr. Jin, of course it did not work. The surgery scenes were too graphic and I had to look away from the screen on occasions.
But it was great, and filled with sword welding, fight scenes, humour etc

Leia Mais

This one is going to be somewhat hard for me to review.

First off you don't need to have seen the other seasons to watch this. But you might aswell since they are alot better.

Anyways I found Majisuka Gakuen 3 to really be a mixed bag. The acting isn't great for most of these people, especially Shimazaki Haruka. But some of them are really good and the cast improves alot as you go along with it.

The story was initially pretty decent but they introduce new plotlines halfway and stuff gets really out of focus. The pacing on some episodes is pretty horrible too.

The music is great though, really love it. They manage to capture the grim and dirty prison situation really good.

The reason I had a hard time rating this is for a few reasons. First off at the time when I watched Majisuka Gakuen 1 and 2 I didn't know much about AKB but through those shows I actually became a fan. So now that I know who these people are, I become pretty biased and whatever was wrong with the episode I still enjoyed.

Something else that makes it hard was when I look at this thing objectively the show is pretty slow and dragging. But on the other hand the last couple of episode are amazing.

In the end I have to give this an overall 7/10 for the sake of this review. Even though I personally rate it slightly higher personally since I loved the ending so much. It's a show that has it's moments while still suffering from some poor acting, slow pace and other various problems.

If you're an AKB fan, I got this to say. There isn't alot of senbatsu members in this but the girls that are here are ultimately doing a great job and you should definetly watch it to see more of the "younger generation".

To everyone else, I also actually recommend it. It's some (mostly) mindless campy fun that has some great moments but you should also go into it knowing there are problems.

Leia Mais

Okay first I just want to give reason why I watch this. First it's because of Yonghwa and Hongki. Then I see it's really popular on DramaCrazy so I decide to watch this.

The story for me is nothing new. Gender bender from girls to boys is really common on manga. For this drama I think nothing special for the story too.
For some first episode well nothing much happen on some first episode actually so it's not bad yet not good. But then it's getting better and better when the romance begin and I start to like it. But, on some last episode (around 14) it's getting worse. But the ending is pretty good :)

I love the cast and the music ! The cast play the role well I think :D And I like that "I will promise you" song xD

Overall I don't dislike this drama but I wouldn't say it's my favorite. Well I still enjoy most of time watching this drama :D
I think you should watch this. I still recommend this drama :)

Leia Mais

I don't like this drama...I'm head over heels with it...I was soo busy with my finals that i missed the launch,so i had to watch all the aired episodes in one day even less...
I liked the fact that there's no notion of white and black for the goodness....the lines are blurry and grey....There's no definite right or wrong....
Secondly, the acting is so accurate, every single emotion is right where it should be. Nothing is wasted, every single detail is there for a reason.
And all the characters feel real.You can relate to everyone of them.Even the bad Han Jae Hee. You can feel that the persons have this full range of emotions. They can feel different things.

So overall and before i get too emotional to finish this review, i think that this drama is the one. The one korean drama that i've been waiting for...

Leia Mais

I think I have not marathoned any drama since a long time. Buzzer Beat was highly addictive and I finished it in two days flat. I really loved it. This is probably one of the best Jdramas I have watched and definitely my most favourite one among all the Japanese ones. This drama is a treat for all the Yamapi fans out there.

I finished it just now so my thoughts and opinions are fresh. I am giving it a 9 even though the last two episodes bored me. I expected a little bit more. Still, because everything ended the way it should have I am quite happy. Mostly I am biased for this drama because I adore Yamapi and Keiko equally and them being together on the show was all that I could ask for. They looked amazing together and their chemistry was very good. Plus, they had the best kissing scenes I have seen in any Jdrama till now.

It has a good story, and even though some parts of it are cliche I liked how they ended things. They weren't afraid of risking a different ending. I have often encountered such stories of cheating and affairs, and they always end the same way. I am happy to see something different here. Almost all the situations and their reactions were realistic. That's probably why this drama stood out.

Apart from that, the sports and music plots are both great in it. I liked a lot of characters and also hated the ones that deserved to be hated. The romance front was flawless in this show. Plus, the friendship between the main characters was also depicted very well. The cast all gave incredible performances- especially Keiko. Yamapi oozed hotness and he had a shirtless scene every other episode. I am so glad I discovered this drama because it had all the elements that I typically love.


So, if you're fond of music, basketball or even romance- this is the drama to be watched. It is not the one to miss out on. I will surely rewatch the parts of my favourite couple.

Leia Mais

I wonder why i even bothered trying to watch it..i donno why but i thought i should check it out just to know what all the fuss was about..and boy,was i dissapointed..
i agree with everything the earlier reviewer Amrita has said..just will add a few more points to it
The chemistry was nowhere to be found.i couldn't understand why Makoto with so many talents be running like the coffee girl.she doesnt do aything in the office aprt frm gazing at her 'genius' boss or fetching coffee for people or trying to memorise things.she is not productive at all so why why does she hang around the office.cnt fanthom that.
I tried finding comedy or any hint of romance.I was expecting a hot coffee mixed with just the right touch of romance and all i was left with was a cold coffee with no sugar in it at ALL..for me romance doesnt always have to be all about skinship.There are many dramas which without having a single kiss are just as romantic as any other.Sadly this drama has nothing neither any romance or any cute moments.
I wonderred and thought hard why it was such a success and only god knows why but as far as story was concerned i was happy that they fcused on the corporate world in the whole'the social network' style and was pleased with Oguri Shun's acting apart from that i felt like a drenched child in the rain who was promised a candy and in return got nothing.Offcourse il never we rewatching this again
just becoz i didnt like it doesnt mean others won't..personal preference i guess..

so go check this one out maybe you'll end up liking it...:D

Leia Mais