W (2016)

Perfect fantasy -detective love story !

Wonderful story))) sweet and romantic)) I LOVED IT VERY MUCH! 10/10 ))) the drama was filmed in 2016 but is more relevant today in style than ever! I love Korean fantasy detectives, Koreans know how to shoot them especially cool) they are so exciting))!!! I want to watch more and more.. ahah
the last episodes keep in suspense more than at the beginning, because you don’t know how everything will change (considering from drama ^ what you draw, you can fix everything as you like), but not everything is as simple as it seems in the plot .. not everything can be fixed as you want ..
I'm glad that they (Kang Chul and Yeonjun) stayed together!)) although I thought that the world of comics would open up for all mangaka characters and they would be able to live in the real world too, but only Kang Chul was lucky)
In general, this is a clear detective! Yes, repetitions, backstory in each new episode, but this is logical because 2 worlds, manga and reality, and they remind the audience what happened where so that there would be no confusion .. although a couple of episodes were incomprehensible ... from the series "guess for yourself where the action is now taking place" )
in general, this is an interesting topic for fantasy rom-com and detective, to combine webtoon and reality)) I think, like telepathy and time travel (and everything fantasy), such scenarios will always be relevant) when you look, you start to believe, and suddenly there is such a hahahaha)) (and why not lol it would be cool) u resting while u watching this )))))
here are all the series (I'm sure coz, already watched 4 tv OST with Jong Sok) are cool! they are so interesting! I don’t know (didn’t read) maybe the director of most dramas with Jong Sok is the same, but all the series with him are indescribably interesting and cool, well, seriously)))! Jung Sok plays great, I fell in love with his game ahhhha well done)))))) ... I wish will 2nd season ..

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For some reason I was quite reluctant to start watching W in the first place. However, considering that I had seen Lee Jong Suk in previous dramas, I decided to give it a go.

Story:
I have to admit that I felt the storyline was quite fast paced in the beginning, but I accepted it and even liked it at first. Half way through the drama, it was as if the story had taken a complete 180º turn which made little to no sense. It would have been nicer to watch if the rules which had been established in the first place to travel between the webtoon and the real world were given at least some respect, because it honestly seemed as if they had completely disregarded them in order to push the storyline through until the end.

Acting/Cast:
I personally don' think Lee Jong Suk was suited for this role. I definitely think his strongest genre is rom-com, so seing him act in a suspense/thriller kind of drama was weird and seemed rather awkward at times. For example, there were a few action (fight) scenes which seemed quite sloppy, but I do have to say that part of that is because of the camera angles and the editing which didn't make the scenes look particularly intense. However, I can assure you the romantic parts seemed quite real, because (again) he really suits the romance genre. I simply feel like Kang Chul was a really complex character and seemed like a big challenge. Han Hyo Joo was nice to watch, but then again a few more expressions would have been nice. I'll say that Jong Suk and Hyo Joo had great chemistry together (you can definitely see it in the behind the scenes). My favourite characters without doubt were Soo Bong (Lee Shi Eon) and Min Soo (Heo Jung Do) because they were just so fun to watch and there acting skills are varied and very good.

Music:
I believe the songs selected were mostly good and helped intensify the atmosphere. However, there was this song which had a rap in it, and I personally don't think it suited the moments in which they put this song. Apart from that, not much to comment on it.

Rewatch value:
To be honest, I don't think I would ever watch this drama again, apart from a few scenes which I found very cute such as the kiss scenes.

Would I recommend watching this drama? If you like action and a plot where you feel even more confused after an episode ends, then go ahead, this is the drama for you. If you are looking for a consistent romance storyline, I'd recommend you to look for another drama.

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This one of my favourite dramas I have ever seen. Each and every episode gives me thrill and triggers the interest what will be the next scene and also I imagined the scenes how it will be but I am wrong , the scenes and the story is beyond my imagination.
However this drama has some logic misses but it not reduce the excitement level of this drama. The chemistry between these two main leads is damn high.
I don't know why some guys gives lower ratings. It's ok everyone has different tastes. In my point of view this is an awesome drama.If you not watched this drama, hurry up go watch this drama --------------->????

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I really loved W and I'm a romance fanatic, but this would be 10x better if they toned down the romance. The multi-verse plot/murder plot is so well-written and interesting and I don't mind that they are in love, but taking entire episodes for them to wander off on a date made me less interested. And I LIVE for romance, so I'm saying this exclusively for this story. It does not feel organic, I don't know if it's lack of chemistry or they haven't known each other long but it ruins the pacing for me. If you want an exciting drama, watch this and try to power through the annoying fluff scenes. It'll be fine because Lee Jong Suk's beautiful face can get you through ANYTHING. Watch it for sure!

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The story of a selfish women

The drama starts out great and the story starts off really intriguing but near the half starts to take off in a really different reaction. I feel like it is not about Kang Chul anymore. It is only about Yeonjoo and her selfish acts of making this love happen no matter what. The other actors basically only revolve around her purpose and are forced to just go with it despite the dangerous setting.
The acting however is very splendid. Especially the actor that plays Oh Seong Moo. He portrays both characters he plays extremely well in such a way you cannot believe both characters are actually him. Unfortunately the ending sucks. Despite all the shots that show the bond between Yeonjoo and her father (like the pictures on the wall), it seems that she just really doesn't care about anyone but herself. She keeps following her own selfish path to be married to a rich and handsome guy and basically just lets her father rot in the Manhwa.
Made the drama a complete waste of time even though it had great potential. Yeonjoo's hospital boss was right about W after all.

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Imagine all the characters that you loved or had a crush on, you are suddenly a part of their world! That's the biggest attraction of W. Among some of the best elements that W presents to the audience are a very creative plot, with shocking twists and turns, often not foreseen developments and certainly a constant pull and push between anticipation and relief. Traveling to a new world or a new dimension is nothing new but the introduction of cartoons renders it a touch of incredible and humor at the beginning and once love steps in, the story takes a poignant turn. The story not only weaves fabric of fiction with reality but also projects a sense of wonder and mystery. It has both an old-school and a new-world charm to it. Somewhere in between, it does get complicated, but riding it to the end is the best thing you can do because when it finishes, the actual haunting begins. That's the best part. It's going to stay with you. The visual allures are incredible and the transitions remind me of Sherlock. Very fresh and quite unforgettable. I do have my complaints but none of those have actually deterred me from finishing the drama or dropping it. A dreamy hot Kang Chul and a girl-next-door Oh Yeon-joo who doesn't transform because of the plot but is rendered beautiful in the minds of the audience because of the change in perspective of the male lead and his growing emotions towards her is an example of the audience being conditioned by Kang Chul. The constant reminder of a fictionalized reality in the form of "TBC" appearing out of thin air and the panning of the camera makes it all the more exciting. The second best part is however, the awesome explanations and hypotheses discovered and challenged by the characters and detailed by the writer to determine rules and variables that drive the two worlds. This is one drama that you have to watch simply to experience suspense and major fluff :)

Being a writer myself, my sympathy with Kang Chul and his world goes deeper. For what if one of my characters asks the same question as Chul does- Dropping a character for the sake of a plot or simply on whim, and counting it as not murder but creative difference or even worse, artistic whim? How and to what extent can an author consider himself God? The monster reference takes me to Shelley's Frankenstein wherein the creation destroys the creator. Hands down, one of the best questions on existentialism put forward by a talented writer. Also, let us not forget hidden messages such as "moving on versus moving forward", "individual versus the world", "selfish god versus helpless human", "Man's chosen purpose versus Man's fate". It's a great replica of reality. Think about it, people who lose confidence or purpose in life, cease to live or exist, often choosing to become rather self-destructive...

I am hereby listing pros and cons as per my experience :-

Pros:-
Chemistry between the lead
Commendable balance between comedy and tragedy
The touch of incredulous in the story
Constant nail-biting action
Surprising plot twists
Graphics and 3d Rendering
Less nagging support roles
Quirky dialogues and interactions between the main characters
Good music and locations

Cons:-
Slightly exhausting story line due to complicated twists
Female lead starts as a super strong modifier to the plot but eventually turns into a princess-in-distress
Wasting side/support characterization on fillers
Uninspired actions of the killer
Questions deliberately left unanswered

W is not a flawless drama. But not giving it a go will probably make a dent in your world. So, give it a chance :)

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W DESERVES HIGH PRAISES!!!!

W deserves HIGH praise for its unique and inventive plot, which seamlessly blends elements of fantasy, romance, and suspense. One of the reasons why the drama is considered amazing is its creative narrative structure. The story revolves around a webtoon artist whose daughter gets entangled with his own creation when she discovers a parallel universe within the webtoon. Off the bat its shocking, you see things you dont expect things to see. And for me who goes into things blindly without looking at trailer or reviews THIS SHOCKED ME TO THE BONE! This concept of characters interacting with their creator and the world of fiction merging with reality adds a captivating and mind-bending layer to the plot. You never expect things, ever and I am usually so good at guessing whats going to happen, BUT IT DOESNT HAPPEN SOMETHING ELSE HAPPENES. The creator is literally showing off with how good this is, and its one of the best K-Dramas of all time... anyone can enjoy this.

The drama successfully keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful and unpredictable storyline. The exploration of the consequences of actions in both the real and fictional worlds adds depth to the narrative and keeps the audience invested in the characters' fates. The seamless transitions between the two worlds and the challenges faced by the characters contribute to the overall sense of excitement and intrigue.

Just the few minutes you start to watch it, you dont feel like quiting, you want to really see it through.... I am also not used to watching things over and over again, I hate rewatching this I watch it once and then I am done... but this... this I watched so many times with sooo many different people.

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It felt like I'm doing my project while doing this.

I finished this kdrama years ago. Soon after it is completed. I don't hate this drama but I don't like it either. I finish watching this for the sake of just finishing it. Because I'm not a fan of dropping shows if I don't like it. I don't remember a lot of scenes from this drama but I still remember what I felt when I'm watching this. I felt too much stress. I felt frustration and I feel insulted. I feel like the writer thinks I'm dumb. Some things from the show is just unlogical. I can't go deep with the show and it is not because it is fictional. It just that I feel dumb watching this. A lot of things doesn't make sense. Like I have a lot of questions that is left with a question mark. It is "complicated". They said. But I don't think it's the right word. It's unanderstandable. But yeah. It's just for me. Maybe because I have a different type of thinking or to simplify, I tend to overthink. Maybe it's just my fault that I didn't like it because a lot of people love this piece. But yeah. I don't understand them also. Rorr. I'm planning to rewatch this because maybe, I will feel different. But its have been years since then. I think I'm traumatized and feel scared to feel stress again. LMAO.

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Mindblowing piece of art, but lacking in the romance section

This may be the first time I have written a review before completing a series, and it's only because it's too good to wait.

I have never seen such an interesting worldbuilding, where there is an overlapping of a fictional world and reality, where danger and characters can cross over both worlds. The first episode has completely captivated me, and the rest of the episodes contains so many twist and turns, I was left gasping or squealing at the end of every one if them. I did start feeling very bad for the choices FL has to make all the time, and for her dad as well. And sometimes, the plot does become a bit confusing, especially for those who actually use their brains when watching a drama series (cuz I don't). But either way, the plot is still interesting enough to grip your attention.

Albeit some parts were a tad scary, but that's only because I am very very easily scared.

We have superb acting from both ML and FL, and I especially love ML's cheeky yet warm smile. I think that the ML may be one of the most substanced male leads I know, if that even makes any sense. While in many dramas, the ML is there purely to be FL's romantic partner, but this is not the case here. We witness ML's growing understanding, sympathise with his situation and actions. And he is not simply an FL accesory.

The only bad bits were that I feel like so much is happening in the plot, there wasn't enough time for ML and FL's relationship to truly blossom. I was slightly disappointed with this bit, as obviously it was the main reason I had started it. That's why I dropped the ratings to 8, which is still a really high score only redeemed but its interesting world settings. The side characters weren't very well developed either, as they were like props to push along the storyline, with only a few being an exception.

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STORY:
A girl get drawn into a comic book, falls in love with the main character & has to deal with the mysteries of it all. SAY NO MORE !!! I am in !! I felt as though the writer went into my brain to see what I like in a show & made W. It had everything I love it a TV series: a intriguing plot with twists & turns, comedy, fantasy, action, drama & suspense. The only genre missing that I love is adventure. How could she fit all those dramas so perfectly & make it flow so well.

ACTING:
The main reason I was watching this was for Han Hyo Joo who is my favorite Korean actress. And, boy did she not disappoint as Oh Yeon Joo. I felt all of her emotions. Lee Jong Suk as Kang Chul was the first role I see him in & he was FLAWLESS. This role made me love him for life. Park Soo Bong was the hilarious comic relief we needed after all the drama. As for the rest of the cast, they all fit together so seamlessly. Whoever picked the cast did an amazing job.

MUSIC:
The OST is so good I had to download it. It worked so well with the show. I think my favorite was Please Say Something, Even Though It is a Lie, which made me emotional every time it played.

RE-WATCH VALUE:
This was my second completed drama ever & since watching it last year (2018), I have re-watched it three times. It is that great !! I can probably see myself watching this at least 2 times a year going forward.

OVERALL:
One of the best dramas/tv shows I have seen. It is in my top 3 of favorites of all-time of tv shows. I SAID WHAT SAID.

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W was a fun drama and a standout in the amazing year for dramas that was 2016. This drama was fantastic about 75% of the time. The main couple's relationship is gold. They're adorable! Caring, loving, funny, goofy, cute. They had such fun times together that you wanted to enter the world of W right alongside them. This goofiness and fun didn't stop them from taking the time to care for each other in their moments of distress or pain. One of the things I loved most about their relationship was how reciprocal it was. Both loved the other equally. They both made sacrifices for the other and took the time to see things from the other's point of view. They have a mature and healthy relationship that was fun to watch and satisfying to see succeed.

The 25% of the time W wasn't fantastic had to do with the plot's adherence, or lack thereof, to its in-universe rules. As with any fantasy world, there are a lot of rules governing how Oh Yeon Joo's travel between the world of W and the real world works. At first, these rules are followed pretty precisely and anything that is a little unclear about how her ability works is either left unexplained because she herself does not know or later revealed in a way that adheres to the earlier established rules. But in the later episodes of the show, these rules grow more complicated. Her ability to go back and forth between the worlds grows harder and the show starts to explain things more clearly to the viewer. One would think that more explanation would be a good thing but in this case I think it had the opposite of its intended effect. By giving us more explanation, more clearly stated rules, the show exposed itself to plotholes. And the plotholes were numerous and glaring. I still don't fully understand how the ending of this show adheres to all of the previously established rules in its own universe. It frankly made no sense but was accepted because it was necessary for the plot.

This lack of consistency with its in-universe rules became very distracting for me. It ruined my enjoyment of the show's later episodes and is the only reason I gave W a relatively low score.

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