W (2016)

One of the best dramas

W is definitely one of the best dramas i have seen. The story is different and amazing and brings our fantasy to life. Falling in love with a fictional man. Lee Jongsuk as Kang Chul is a delight. The chemistry between the leads is superbly shown. However in episode 11-14 I think the storyline is streched too much and it got really boring. The last episode has nice plots and the beginning of the drama is must. W definitely is the drama if you are looking forward to watch mystery and crime. The action in the drama is subtle. W contains many genres like comedy, romance, mystery and crime. Overall the drama is pretty good but it is not worth rewatching as you will already know the plots.

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From the beginning it was a strange drama.
I have read several positive reviews, but except for the cutemoments between the two protagonists, the story was too messy.
Too many jumps between reality and manga, there were so many of it that at a certain point I could no longer understand in which world the action took place.
The actors were very good, even if some characters were completely useless.
I did not like the plot at all.
I admit that it was a different story from those seen so far, but it was not captivating from my point of view. I did not know whether to focus on the plot, on being able to understand the various movements from one world to another or on finding a logical link between the various situations.
I managed to get to the end without dropping the drama just out of curiosity (I confess I love Lee Jong Suk, I held out for this reason too!)
But I'm still confused...
In short, I do not say not to look at it, but it certainly is not among the dramas I would like to look at again.

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Seen it 10+ times. Still love it <3

I first watched this kdrama back in 2020, when I was first getting into them. I can’t recall i how found out about it, or why I decided to watch it, but however I did, I’m so thankful.

I think I cried a lot after watching this show, it’s that type yk, leaves some impact, deep, plus is literally has the. Cutest. Romance. Ever. Like these two actors will always be a couple in my eyes.

The story is just so unique and special, and the actors play the parts wonderfully like it’s so believable and real when you watch it. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who wants to like dive deep into a great show.

All the plot lines are fantastic and you’re never gonna get bored, cuz there’s always the drama, surprise, and the romance to keep you involved.

I’ve never written a review but im watching this for the 10th time now and I love this show so much I think it deserves so much attention. It’s shocking that this show is 6 years old.

I think think that Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joon are two of the best actors I have ever watched. I genuinely felt like this story was all so real and I think that’s what made this show emotional too.

I don’t think my words do any justice to how good this show is, but like, if anything is a good drama, it’s this one.

W: two world, is a masterpiece, and I think it’s a kdrama that’ll stay with me forever~

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Interesting Plot + Tepid Romance

This didn't work for me for several reasons.

❤ The romance was disappointing as I felt the two actors didn't have much chemistry or connection at the start of the series. Mid-season the two finally found a romantic vibe, and I did believe their love by the end of the series.

❤ The story itself was interesting. I'm not sure I found it all that plausible, but it certainly sucked me in to it. I couldn't stop watching to see what happened next.

❤ Probably the most interesting part is as Kang Chul becomes a fully realized character, the madness of Oh Sung-Moo grows. The performance of the actor playing the writer, Kim Eui-Sung, was amazing. He did an excellent job portraying this poor unraveling soul struggling between reality and fiction.

❤ I wish the side characters from the webtoon, Yoon So-Hee and Seo Do-Yoon, were given a bit more depth and interaction within the story. It would have made for nice layers for the two to be more integral to the plot rather than as side pieces for Kang Chul to use as needed.

❤ The cinematography and action sequences were really well done. Jee Jong Suk, playing Kang Chul, had some excellent and memorable moments.

❤ The biggest problem, or at least the one I noticed the most, was the sound production. It was somewhat hard to hear the actors when they were in crowded or outdoor scenes, particularly when they were on the phone. I noticed myself turning up the volume multiple times during those scenes, something I never thought about prior to other shows.

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Ok, although this drama is one of a kind..a fantasy where webtoon came to life, i honestly find it to be abit complicated and too illogical. i find it to be, not enough explanation on certain situation that leads to more questions than answer. Seems to me the plot is rushy and not properly well written. After been spoiled by other Kdramas, i could say the chemistry between the lead actors are a bit off too. If you're up into something out of the box, and messy...this is for you. sometimes, we need something to trigger our own creativity, so this is something creative for you. it is just not my cup of tea.

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MUST WATCH....ITS WORTH....

w two worlds ....drama....its a super fantasy drama.....its about comic and human world........lee jong suk and han hyo joo......are both cute....and lovely.....best pair ever.......very thrilling and interesting story......editing is awsome.....w webtoon💙💙💙
......i watched it for 8 times.....and planed to watch again.....i also watched original comic....for this k drama......by this drama i like kang chul very much....he is hansome....cute....adorable.....so i know about him and watched many dramas of lee jong suk .....my favorites are w two worlds.... while you were sleeping .... big mouth ...... pinnochio... and also the female lead.... she is the best.... she place a cute role in w two worlds.... and place a bold role in happiness..... and also in the pirates: the last loyal treasure..... they both are my favorite... i got sentimental while watching this dramas sad scenes.... and my heart went crazy for some other scenes....saranghae......

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10/10 first half... then it just became meh

W is honestly incredible. Even though the drama lost its spark in the second half, I don't think you'll regret watching it - Both the story and the acting is phenomenal and the ending is very satisfying.

I love the story, it had me at the edge of my seat and made me feel all kinds of feelings. I was so invested from the very beginning. I usually have to fight through 1 and a half episodes before i start liking a show but THIS had me from the start. Honestly amazing. It's like a fanfic brought to the screen, I love it. I don't think I've ever been this emotionally invested and happy watching a drama before. I've been both laughing and squealing in excitement at the screen, and I've also shut it because of unbearable second hand embarrassment - that's how invested I was lol

The actors were incredible as well. They really brought the story to life. Han Hyo Joo and Lee Jong Suk were amazing together, great chemistry. Kim Eui Sung also did a really good job.

However... I would have been more than satisfied with this drama being half its length, I'd actually prefer it. After that 8th episode it went downhill. The story just spun out of control and the same problems started repeating themselves - It became uninteresting. But i fought through it bc i really really loved the first half and couldn't just abandon it. I'm really glad i kept watching though because I'm very satisfied with the ending. The ending doesn't make up for the second half of the drama being pretty bad though. Even so, I'm currently re-watching the first half bc it's just THAT good. Go watch it!

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Lovely main actress, original storyline, but melodramatic near the end

I have mixed feelings about this series.

On one hand, the story is very unique, the main actress utterly charming and pitifully cute at times. The visual effects are very good, helping to convey the feeling of, and transitions to, the webtoon world.

On the other hand, starting around episode 12, the series see-saws melodramatically, characters stare at each other too much with failure to communicate simple things. I find that frustrating.

It's worth it for the lovely ending and main actress. The storyline is great, but wears thin near the end. Recommended.

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I don’t mean to exaggerate but when I say that I actually felt my brain twist several times as I watched this drama I really do mean it. Ok. I did exaggerate but did you get what I was trying to say? This drama is such that it will make anybody’s brain churn in the skull because it’s so damn weird! It’s one of a kind. I had to reset my brain a hundred times just to grasp what was happening in the show. Nonetheless, all the complications in the story make the drama hatke so its all worth it.

Good Weights
Interesting Plot: The show is about a manhwa character’s life merging with the real life of an alcoholic writer. It is about how characters of a fictional world created by a writer start coming to life and messing with the life of the writer and his daughter. This distinctive plot made the show such a success in South Korea. The show survives mainly because of its unique storyline. It was because of this show that Kim Woo Bin’s Uncontrollably Fond suffered and dropped in ratings. W – Two Worlds and Uncontrollably Fond were pitted against each other by rival channels. W – Two Worlds managed to garner higher TRPs with its fast thrilling plot.
Highly Unpredictable: This is one of the few shows where you just cannot predict the next scene. No matter what you think should happen next, the writer will throw a complete googly at you and you will be left gaping wondering what just struck you. Every episode is full of twists and turns and all that you anticipate will never really happen in the show.
Good Direction: The shows’ camera work and direction sharp yet smooth. Even the computer-generated effects on the show were excellent. The director has done full justice to the suspense and thrill theme of the show.


 
Bad Weights
Too Complicated: There were some weird things happening on the show that was never explained clearly. For example, the rules of the manhwa kept changing without any reason. As a viewer, it’s too confusing to keep up or understand the twist when there is no clear reason behind it. The show is fast paced and you have to pay attention to understand how things are constantly changing in the two worlds. This is the reason why I call it a brain blasting drama.
No Explanation: Many things that occurred in the show had no logical explanation behind them. I was hoping that the last episode will answer all the questions I had, right from the starting of the show, but sadly that didn’t happen. The show ended leaving several questions unanswered and that disappointed me a lot.  

Despite its loopholes this sci-fi drama kept me on the edge of my seat throughout its run. This show is one helluva brain twisting ride. I often praise the actors of a drama that I liked but here the story is the hero of the show. The actors are good no doubt. Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo are perfect for their roles but this time, it’s the story that won me over.

If you are game for something that challenges your rational thinking then do go for this one. This thriller will make you think…… really think. If you are a romance lover, you can still go for this one as the show has plenty of romance.

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A Boring Mess...

I really wanted to like this show but unfortunately it failed to achieve what it was going for from the start. If they focused more on telling one story from A to B, maybe the show would have been better but it ended up jumping through so many loops and plot twists that it was just not satisfying to watch.

The romance - this was really rushed in the beginning and I didn't feel like their relationship had any substance. Why does he like her? I get that she has been reading about him for years and could have fallen in love with his character but it doesn't explain how within 2 episodes, Kang Chul went from comparing her to a stray dog to all of a sudden liking her as well.

The plot - there are so many points when I thought 'this really wasn't necessary'. Yeon Joo going to jail and Kang Chul shooting her dad etc. etc. It didn't add to the story or serve a purpose except to lead into the next thing. I really think they could have cut out half of the bullsh*t and focused on the foundation of the story more.

All in all, I wouldn't watch it again and can't say that I genuinely enjoyed it either.

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This drama started so well... great idea, great characters, great everything. Then it went down hill.

I started watching it as it was broadcasted but I stopped a bit after the half way mark and came back to it a little while after it finished airing. I kind of struggled to finish it, but I'm glad I did.

The story gets so complicated and ends up revolving around the same things a lot. It probably would have been better with fewer episodes.

The characters are great and the actors are overall quite good. I had a hard time at first with the female lead, but I got used to it quickly enough.
For me Kim Eui Seong (female lead's father and the webtoon writer) is the highlight of the show, his acting here is just perfect.

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