Uncontrollably Fond (2016)

Acting was excellent, music was absolutely incredible - I have it all on my iPod now - and the story, I thought, was mostly well written too. Uncontrollably Fond's only real issue was how utterly depressing and crushing its story was and, unfortunately, that really dropped it's rating for me personally.

The first maybe 10 episodes (I can't remember exactly) are as depressing as you'd expect from your average melodrama, but each episode always gave you a little bit of excitement, love or cuteness to keep you going. And it did keep it going for me - in fact, I raced through the first half of this drama loving it despite how much it hurt me. However, getting into the second half of the drama it became too much for me. It gets to the point where you feel so overwhelmed by how depressing it is that it's a struggle to continue watching due to the heavy depressing weight that sits on your heart while you watch.

A lot of melodramas have this depressing middle where almost everything could be solved by one person saying something instead of keeping secrets (etc.) so believe me I still had hope for this drama right till the final episode; a hope that, like in a lot of melodramas, either everything would work out in the end or, in this case, the satisfaction from things wrapping up would give you a feeling that all the hurt was worth it. It's a melodrama so of course you expect hurt and to cry a lot, but I thought that after they wrapped everything up I'd feel some kind of relief or satisfaction for the characters that everything they went through was worth it... but, alas, the ending, to me, felt just as depressing as the rest of the drama.

I may, at some point, re-watch the first half of the drama for the cute moments that hooked me in, but I don't think I'll ever re-watch the rest of it - it's too depressing.

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Basically the story is pretty nice, is not the most original one but has good flow. The only thing I personally add about it is that in some point, there's too many problems or situation that you tend to be desperate as how is going to turn out (precisely for Shin Joon Yeong's condition -Kim Woo Bin-)

About acting skills, most of characters are well developed, even Noh Eul (Suzy). Some people seem to criticise her acting skills but Suzy's character is not as demanding in script as Kim Woo Bin's character (although they have both tragic backgrounds)

In the matter of music I loved it. It has a good selection and is very recognisable when you hear it.

About watching it again.. NO. I was really tormented, the story is indeed a huge pile of problems and excruciating moments that I don't want to suffer again. I totally recommend this drama but watch it through only once.

Most of people are very severe with this drama because of the ending. It's not what the majority wanted it to be and I believe it's also the reason why Kim Woo Bin came forward apologising for his choice in doing this drama (which I don't see why he has to, really. I didn't want it to happen either but you deal with it)
I loved the drama.

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Everyone seems mistook the series as a romance melodrama, which is not the main point about this show. Uncontrollably fond, everyone will do anything to their beloved one, even doing something wrong and unforgivable just to experience a little happiness and seeing your beloved one happy. Everyone whom are involved in all this circle turn a blind eye. Uncontrollably fond depict a court drama without court, There is a victim, a culprit, a judge who use his power to cover up. And there is someone who relate to both side, and interfering I don't find this drama depressing if you try and look the drama itself more objective. If there is flaw about this drama, it's too much PPL and it take the show too long unnecesarily to get the whole point after 4 introduction episode. It makes some people who are looking for a meaty stuff from the writers suddenly lost interest. But I thank the writers, the cast and the director to create this drama. It has flaw, but It's rare to see a mainstream drama acting this solid. It's so enjoyable to watch. Suzy aside, almost an important character is reliable at acting. The acting might be not as strong as the writers previous project, but this is still better than average popular drama out there. And I will never forget Kim Woo Bin's acting transformation and what he bring to Joon Young's character. This is the first time I see him as a real actor. I love the whole atmosphere and ambiance the director created. How he depict emotion each character, those little nuance the actor has shown capture perfectly, he makes the actor shine. Watch for the acting and the directing.

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Be aware that this is a pretty sad drama so if you're looking for something light and fun then look elsewhere!! With that warning out of the way, let's go through the pros and cons. Things I loved about this drama are Kim Woo Bin and his acting. He really pulls off this sort of character which is not an easy task.
The drama also has excellent cinematography. I loved the colors of the scenes along with the pretty locations and other great visual elements. The drama also had an excellent soundtrack that made everything so much more beautiful. Some cons of the drama include being too cliche, being too miserable and the story line drags out quite a bit in the middle. All in all I enjoyed the story. The writing could have been better but the ending was satisfactory and pays off the audience for watching until the end.

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K-Trauma not a K-Drama

Knew what was coming from the very first episode , but i still couldnt prepare myself for it.
The last few episodes were so painfully beautifull and heart-crushing... The ending was so painfull and this show turned out to be one of the first Tv shows/movie to make me cry

There was nothing about this Drama i Mean Truma that dissapointed me. The plot line was never boring, The acting from Suzy and Woo Bin was absolutely amazing and the Music Cues were on point.

This has to and will remain to be one of my 10/10s and would Definitely Force/Encourage people to watch it ( Though idk if i should cause no one should watch such a sad ending)
This show is guaranteed to make everyone and everything cry.
The only reason the rewatch rating of this show is low is because there is no way Me(or Anyone ) can handle watching this masterpeice again.

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It’s a drama filled with cliches just the way I like it. It’s lengthy so I got to binge watch it and there’s nothing like staying in bed for hours watching a cliche romance. It’s not groundbreaking and that’s ok.

The music could’ve been better. Rewatch only if you know you’ll enjoy it just as much as the first time, or if you’re hoping to notice things you didn’t notice before to appreciate it in a different perspective. If you were to ask me I’d say ClOY, instead of this show, is definitely something you could rewatch. I wouldn’t say a show is bad just because I wouldn’t rewatch it; some are better only watched once and Uncontrollably Fond is one of them.

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As its name Uncontrollably fond , this one is the most saddest yet meaningful drama i've ever watched. You should watch this if you can watch sad but amazing kind of drama. You'll never regret it ,if you would understand it. This one is ONE OF A KIND????.All Uncontrollable circumstances ends up worthwhile because of Sim Joon Young & Choi Ji Tae , How Amazingly Suzy played her role, Hat's off to all those actors including these three, I loved how they made this drama so Beautiful. Kim Woo Bin you are Amazing????. OST's like Golden Love, A little Braver& find the difference are Literally Fascinating. Thank you all actors,director, singers etc etc .. For making this kind of drama , Loved It. I cried in last few episodes.

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My top Korean drama

This was such a heartbreaking drama, it all hits you at the end and it is so sad to feel. I can still remember the pain I've felt after watching this drama like imagine you being with someone and then one day they're gone. The feeling of someone you love dying is so saddening to even imagine, I love how it ended like that and I don't think it's incomplete because sometime it's just how the way it is, so heartbreaking and it's the best Korean drama that I've watched. The acting was on point, the story was so good, for me everything was perfect from the beginning to the end.

My highlight of the drama are Shin Young's eyes, Kim Woo Bin is such a great actor and I hope he gets well soon too, his eyes are so emotional and you can see the pain through his acting with just his eyes. This drama made me love Bae Suzy even more too, I saw people abashed her for her acting bad after Shin Young died which is clearly false, if you ever lost someone you love and cried your tears through day and night, the next day, you just feel lost and Bae Suzy portrayed the character so well, Noh Eul was empty that's why she acted like that at the balcony scene, she didn't cry anymore because she already lost it all and also herself from the time being as someone she cherished died. Lastly, the OST of this song is so good, one of the best OST in a Korean drama, Golden Love is such a good song and everyone should hear it.

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To describe it in 2 Words: Emotional and Unforgettable <3
Fantastic! The story is SO Unpredictable that you'll say "Wow" at every twist of the story.

The Acting of Kim woo bin <3 How to explain it... I don't have words. The pain that he feels is literally felt by the audience. You won't believe my words! So watch it yourself, How amazing the expressions of his love are. I bet everybody would fall for him. The curiosity of WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT is what keeps you stuck to your seat during the Whole drama.

And the Music is so Captivating that EACH AND EVERY SONG of this drama series is in my best songs list <3 according to the situations, music is PERFECT.

Family love, the cries of a mother, the cruelty of a father, the concept of Politics, the responsibility of being a son, the Greed of Money and the Desperation to be with the lover, EVERYTHING is MIND BLOWING.

There isn't any typical Upper class lower class torture like other kdramas have, where the girl has to suffer in a relationship because of her Low status. It is a REASONABLE DRAMA with No exaggeration, no over acting, No side characters. You'll only love love and love it <3

As for Romance, its so Real as if they're a real couple. Honestly. I never found such romance in any other drama, even though I tried to. You won't be able to see such a HEARTWARMING ROMANCE IN ANY OTHER KDRAMA, that's something I can bet for. Go watch it. RIGHT NOW!

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Deep love

Okay... heavy stuff.
In the beginning I had problems with the storyline, did not really get a grip of the strange relationship between Shin Joon Young and Noh Eul. Eventually though I thought it was a really special relationship with deep love.

Heavy story, good acting.
I 'knew' Kim Woo Bin from Heirs and was curious to see him in a lead role. He did not disappoint me, I must say.
I liked Bae Suzy in this drama more than in While you were sleeping.

But hey... I was a mess after having finished this drama! I am always really part of the story, like really being in there, and I needed some time to recover. After having watched this, go for a light drama!

Before having registered at MDL, I had my own grading system. These are the grades which I applied and which have contributed to the overall score I gave to this drama.
acting M: 10
acting F: 9
couple match: 9.5
romance: 9
emotions: 10
story line: 9
supporting cast: +
watch back: yes

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Story
If you are familiar with the writer..(who wrote Innocent man, A love to kill, I'm sorry i love you) you would know what type of story this is..
This is not a fairy tale..It is clear cut realistic story. and It is true that this is not for the ones who would prefer RomComs...they might end up being disappointed...So if you don't like sad realistic stories..Don't watch it and complain about it..
But if you loved those dramas i mentioned above or you like tragedy genre...Join the club and watch it..you would love this drama..
But if you compare other popular dramas from the writer ,, i find this is lacking somewhere..

Acting/Cast
Kim woo bin- i think he is one of the best actors who can portray that "bad boy with a soft heart" role perfectly.He was not in my favorite list even though i watched most of his dramas and movies.But here he was able to capture my heart...So frankly his acting in this drama was perfect.
Suzy-same goes with her..she was also not in my list..but here she was really good and i loved her.
I think i should appreciate most of the actors in this drama..They did a really good job to make those emotions in our heart..laughter, agony, anger. everything...

Music
This drama has three English songs which are still ringing in my mind.and along with all other songs they blend up with emotions of the story...
So the OSTs is one the best thing about this drama..and i would say that even if you decide to not to watch this drama..you would enjoy these OSTs alone.
And there is a present for fans of both main actors.

Rewatch Value
I'm not the person to talk about that since i do not Rewatch any drama.

Overall
It was good drama worth watching and will remain in you heart.

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