Reviews

Okay this show had so much promise but it tanked and bottomed out at ep 12 for me. The main couple where all 'I love you! But I'm leaving you now so I don't hurt you! I don't want to see you, it's for your own good! *sob*' *1 day later* 'Oh to hell with everything, I love you, let me love you even though my family will disown me!' *drama ensues*. Now take that love push and pull situation and rinse and repeat for every episode after 12. Admittedly there was a little bit of that before ep 12 but after ep 12 it just goes to stupid heights ('I will make that girl go to America so you can wear the (company) crown and not get distracted!!'). And why did I keep on watching after ep 12? Two reasons; Woo Bin and all the supporting characters around the main couple. Woo Bin is a given, he plays a bad boy and he nails his character so damn well. All the supporting characters are equally well played, they have these little quirks and relationships that will make you laugh and smile and cry. So I applaude Woo Bin and the supporting actors and I ask that Lee Min Ho and wahtsherface kindly get off my screen, you're getting in the way all the time, let me watch Woo Bin and everyone else in peace!
Oh and you'll have this song running thru your head after each ep like so;
'LUUURVE IS DERRR MOMEEEEEENT' Most. Annoying. Song. Ever.

Leia Mais

First, the reason why I watch this drama, apparently, because I accidentally saw it in KBS' official Youtube channel. It's romance, it's short, and I am bored at the moment, so I decided to give it a shot. And I end up, like it :)

Story: actually there's nothing so special about the story. Typical school romance story, with all those puppy love, friendship, and even the school gang. But aside from that, the story itself got a nice flow. I found myself enjoying every scene, even though the story might be pretty predictable for most people (and yes, for me too). Even though it only have 4 episode, I think it end well. Nothing was dragged or rushed. And to add the points, this drama makes me reminiscing my high school days alongside the story.

Acting/cast: I have to admit, that saying that Kwak Dong Yun is the next Yoo Seung Ho, is appropriate. His acting is really good, considering that he's 16 years old! Lee Se Young, I have seen her in Missing You. But I think even though she's the main role here, her acting is just so-so. As for their chemistry, I can't say that it's good, but I can't say that it's terrible either. It's just.... flat? For Choi Tae Joon (he's soooo handsome, we agree?), his acting is actually pretty good! I just don't know why he didn't star in more dramas (currently watching him in Ugly Alert btw). The rest of supporting role is also did a good job.

Music: not much musics there, but the musics are pretty good! It fit the drama atmosphere nicely. No complaints..

Rewatching value: solely because I don't rewatch my dramas.

Overall, watching this, give me a good nostalgia. A light, heartwarming, innocent love stories in school. With a good music, and good looking actors. The storyline is ordinary, but I find myself enjoying how the story progressing. If you like school romance, or you didn't like long dramas, this drama is then suitable for you.

Leia Mais

Looking at it this drama is not that bad guys! Sure I wouldn't recommend this to a person who just started K-dramas but it has its pros and cons.First of all, I would like to applaud the writers of this drama who decided to do something different for once. Lot of viewers desire change in the stereotypical romantic comedy formula. This is definitely a drama that is not too stereotypical in taste especially with the ending. Logically, the story and the ending actually makes sense for once. It is even realistic besides the time-traveling concept. Other than that, lot of people had the perception that the story is really slow sometimes. I would say it is around like episode 9 but it picks up its pace. However, it is not a boring drama. Time travel and alternate universes are very great plot types or at least I enjoy those concepts. Next, as for the acting, I think the actors did a great job. Yoon Eun Eye and Han Chae Ah did a great job with their characters. Han Chae Ah is impressive with her role as an independent woman while Yoon Eun Hye's character development is amazing. Kya~ This is Lee Dong Gun's comeback after a long time but I think he played his characters to its worth. Plus, Yong Hwa's acting has improved so much since You're Beautiful. I'm so glad that he wasn't in Heirs. Additionally, the music was so-so not memorable for me, sorry. It's not bad but it will not leave much of an impression. This drama isn't that re watch-able either.It is kind of like a one-time rush drama for me since I caught up to episode 14 in a short time. Overall, this drama deserves a 8 and is not that bad. I'd recommend this to Yong Hwa fans, Lee Dong Gun fans, people who don't want to cliche rich-boy-poor-girl dramas, people who just don't want to watch a romance kdrama but still want romance, or finally someone who wants something different for once.

Leia Mais

Murder mysteries rarely touch upon the lasting impact of the crime. We see little beyond investigation, that twisting game of "Who? How? Why?" played by detectives. Our terminus tends to be the apprehension of the wrongdoer and their ultimate punishment. But what befalls the loved ones of both parties (victim and criminal alike)? How does the surrounding community react and change? In this hauntingly beautiful synthesis between suspense and human drama, such elements are explored thoughtfully alongside a capable mystery.

As implied above, Yakou Kanransha delves into the effects a shocking murder has on two families (and the town in which they live). It is an emotional story marked by highs and lows, much like the ever-rotating path the titular Ferris wheel follows. Other issues tackled over its course include bullying (by neighbors and classmates), ostracization, domestic violence, and societal pressure. Unlike many other Japanese dramas with such a focus, family is not held on a pedestal. Instead we're shown a realistically flawed structure, full of secrets and misunderstandings. Despite this, beauty remains to be found in the connection between friends, brothers and sisters, parents and children; something so imperfect can still be wonderful.

Most incredible might be how deftly these emotive aspects are combined with exciting, cerebral ones. Character development intermingles flawlessly with shocking revelations and startling secrets. Scenes are rarely lingered on; the pacing maintains a seamless stability throughout the series.

Japan excels at the ensemble piece; Yakou Kanransha boasts a large cast which more than lives up to this standard. Suzuki Kyoka clocks in a believable and solid performance as Endo Mayumi. This role is written simply so she might serve as our eyes into this fantastic circumstance; despite this, Suzuki-san completely brings her to life. Among the other adults, Yasuda Shota and Natsuki Mari are of great interest. Natsuki-san plays an especially polarizing part, yet her consistent and complex portrayal makes quite the impression.

But young actors Nakagawa Taishi (15) and Sugisaki Hana (16) completely steal the show. Both deliver honest and affecting performances beyond their years. Particularly Nakagawa-san; it floored me how drawn into his scenes I became as the series rolled along. Definitely a budding career to watch.

If like me, music comprises an important part of your viewing experience: take heart. Yakou Kanransha posesses an immaculate soundtrack, full of richly mysterious strings and hollow piano. There are also fine vocals, such as those from Ai (ending theme "Voice," which exudes action), and Reiko Oshima ("Daydreaming," a hopeful ballad with a bittersweet feel). Other highlights include the masterful use of sound effects; during particularly intense scenes, one can sometimes hear the grinding machinery and clacking carts of the Ferris wheel. Also take note of its use as imagery between scenes; you'll never forget the way it looks, brightly lit at night.

Leia Mais

This is the perfect drama for a rainy or boring day. It short, sweet, funny and doesn't leave you feeling like the drama was a waste of time. I really liked the humour in this drama I mean it was actually really funny maybe a little stupid but we all like a bit of stupid humour every now and again. The female lead was really good I've seen her in a few dramas and she is a great actress the male lead was really good as well and he looked cute as a girl (is that weird that i said that). Overall really cute drama if your looking for something fun and easy to watch this is it.

Leia Mais

To be fair to this drama I think the story they were creating was actually original and I liked the idea of the lead females future self meeting her current self and telling her about her future however it seemed the drama is lacking in quite a few areas... It seems that the writers got a bit confused at what direction they were going to take with the drama, they really couldn't decide what they were going to do with the characters halfway through the drama and I think they just added unnecessary things into the story. I think it could have been a cute drama since they had such amazing actors and actresses who could basically pull off anything in the drama but they writers failed to put anything the actors could sink their teeth into and the dramas plot started to fizzle out by the end. Overall it wasn't an awful drama because the actors really did a great job even if the scripts they were given weren't that great. It's an okay drama that could have been way better if the writers decided earlier what direction they were going to take and not decide in the very last episodes.

Leia Mais

I like the premise of this drama. To think that every choice a person makes will determine a different future is fun to think about. One of the points that the writer was trying to make is that you should try to make choices that won't lead to regret. I find the idea of time travel and parallel universes to be intriguing. Also, the thought that we all walk down our own paths and have to be happy inside ourselves before we can be happy with someone else is a theme in this drama. I think that is what makes good character development. I like the ending also...what is Mirae's choice??? It could be anything in any lifetime...good, bad, and ugly. I really like that idea. This drama had a couple of draw backs. First, it isn't a romantic comedy. I don't know why it is in that genre. Second, it is S-L-O-W. The same story could have been told in much fewer episodes.

Lee Dong Gun, Jung Yong Hwa, Yoon Eun Hye and Han Chae Ah did a great job with their characters. I know that some people have problems with a few of these actors, but I think they all did an excellent job.

The music is annoying.

I won't rewatch this.

I think that if you like dramas that make you think, then this is a good one for it. Especially if you like the thought of time travel and parallel universes.

Leia Mais

So you're probably asking yourself whether or not you should watch this version of Hana Kimi or not. I would say go for it!

There are two things that bothered people the most. 1, the main female lead is a bit hard to get used to at first and isn't very appealing, and 2, the ending isn't what most people were expecting and they were a little disappointed...BUT it's not a horrible ending, it's just different from the other Hana Kimi endings. As for Rui Xi, you get used to her and realize she isn't all that bad, and she definitely pulled off being a guy VERY well.

What I liked the most about this version was the chemistry was amazing between not only the main roles, but everyone else as well. Quan(main male lead), was the BEST out of all versions. He didn't come off as a jerk, his acting was brilliant, and you could just feel his emotions throughout his role. Not only that, but he is definitely the best looking in my opinion. I started this mainly for Jiro Wang and for the story of Hana Kimi that I love, but I did not expect to fall head over heals for Quan aka Wu Chun.

This version was also the funniest for me as well and I caught myself with a permanent grin stuck on my face as I was watching this...which was pretty embarrassing, but that's just how good it was, it makes you smile!

I loved everything about this, sure it's cheesy, but you should already be expecting that going into Hana Kimi, it's supposed to be horribly cheesy, but that's what I like about it. Yea, I wish the ending would of went a little differently, but that doesn't stop me from recommending this to you guys, it's worth it.

Leia Mais

Despite the interesting premise, MHIYD managed to commit one deadly mistake or two.

MHIYD chose to present itself as a romantic comedy. In other words, it promises its viewers funny moments while its protagonists develop a sweet or maybe light-hearted romance. Of course, any regular k-drama watcher knows that even a romantic comedy gives its couple harsh obstacles which can become tiresome at some points, but they eventually overcome them and everyone would be happy in the end. MHIYD's biggest flaw was that it actively made 'the obstacle' the center of the story and managed to ultimately rob the show out of its comedy and romance altogether. So, instead of watching two couples fighting obstacles to find love, we had to suffer as they fought love to NEVER be together. Consequently, there was only distress through most of the last third of the drama. Forget opposing parents and meddling second leads, crazy future ahjummas are the worst!

And after all the trouble, we were told that all of this meddling was much ado about nothing. I won't spoil it for you but here's a close metaphor. Imagine that someone crashes a wedding just before the "I declare you husband and wife" part arguing that the couple can not be wed because they're in fact blood-related siblings and if they get married, a horrible disease would plague the nation and everyone would die. Fifteen episodes later, said-wedding crasher discovered that it was the wrong couple, to begin with, and all the created mess was a big mistake. Oops!

The finale could have worked out if the drama wasn't fixated over the romance and chose to focus on the characters' personalities and lives challenges.

The saddest part is that MHIYD had a strong cast and refreshing characters. I would have loved to see more of Kim Shin and my favorite So Yoo Kyung. The pairings had chemistry and charm. Watching all of those interesting characters becoming dull and running through empty circles when they could have easily shined (if crazy ahjumma just let them be on their own) was such a pity, even a shame! Such a waste of potential.

The acting was good. The music was fine I guess.

Obviously, the rewatch value is low.

One more major flaw: I still can't believe that the production cast K-drama's Kissing Queen as their female lead and we still got no kisses! (I'm sorry I had to get it off my chest!).

Leia Mais

I was going to give this drama an 8... but then the last episode happened *cringe* and it went down to a 7.

The biggest problem with this drama was the story. It started out really promising. I loved the time travel concept and all the characters had interesting stories and motivations. Then somewhere in the middle it became a huge mess. Suddenly there were complicated time travel rules that contradicted themselves. The characters started to contradict themselves as well, and lose a lot of their motivations and, in some cases, likability. Everything became a big mess, but I held out hope for a nice, neat, happy ending, only to be extremely disappointed.

It's such a pity. I really loved most of the characters, mostly thanks to the actors and not the writing. Mi Rae was a very strong lead. She didn't fall into the usual annoying female lead cliches. Kim Shin ended up being really likable despite his first impressions. His smile killed me (in all the best ways). Yoo Kyung was a surprisingly likable female second lead, and I loved so many of the secondary characters, like Mi Rae's brother, Writer Bae, and the rest of the production team.

And then there were characters who couldn't be saved despite their charming actors. I'm looking at you, Se Joo! He started out so well. I was cheering for him like I usually do second leads. But then when the plot started getting messy, so did his character. The motivations became unclear and the charm disappeared. The other mess of a character was Future Mi Rae. After awhile I found her really annoying and lost all sympathy for her.

The music was okay, but if got pretty repetitive and wasn't always used at appropriate times. Overall, this show was a big disappointment. The only reason I finished it and gave it as high of a rating as I did was because I ended up caring about a lot of the characters. I really wanted to know what happened to them each week. If only they'd gotten a decent ending...

Leia Mais

Even though I'm not a big fan of the "teacher reforms the students" genre, Rookies is very well done. It really gets you emotionally involved to where you can rejoice when the team rejoices and weep when the team weeps. I can see why it won best drama for the season it aired in. I enjoyed it a lot. I also thought that it made for an excellent allegory of Christianity since Kawato sensei was, IMO, the most Christ like character in any drama I've seen. He constantly believed in his students and encouraged them into healing, transformation and recovering their dreams. Oh and the baseball games were intense. They were my favorite part of the show. The drama involved made the games very exciting. There's also a nice episode layout where it's not episodic like many other teacher dramas. The one flaw however would be that if you were to marathon it you might get a little sick of the heartwarming moments, there's a lot of them. Thankfully I took a couple days break between some eps so I didn't, but I could see how someone could.

Leia Mais