Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (2017)

A positive review!

I agree this drama tried to touch every genre romance thriller crime fantasy comedy and I must say it did well

I didn't feel it was all over the place
It was perfect
Every character was well acted

Now I will state it it's a good watch

Extremely light nothing so intense... though there is violence but not too much

Love triangle is touching..I mean there were not too many scenes with SML but you'll still have a heavy heart

The thriller is of perfect intensity for a rom com

FL is extremely cute and the way she fights is the coolest thing ever

ML is very good looking and is obsessed with her..it's very cute watching them

The gangster group and the highschooler group is so refreshing and funny..I loved them!!

If you are an Indian... there's a lot of Indian reference

The ending is of course satisfactory

Do give it a watch!!

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it's good but kinda a love triangle you can say...

it's a really good series and I had really fun watching it it's also in my opinion one of the best K drama's I've watched because it's about romance and girl power I wanna say that in the start she has a crush on someone else and the main male lead (I can't remember his name) gets a little jealous so if your not into love triangles you can say then it might not be a drama for you but U promise it's not a like real love triangle so don't worry nobody will get second lead syndrome. and a little note it's like kinda krimi so if you like that you should definitely watch it but it has some kinda uncomfortable scenes where it's like not scary but uncomfortable so be aware of that but overall it's a great series I watched it in a day because it was so good and I really recommend this series for the people who love kdramas or want to start watching them or overall just like to try new things please like my review and I hope it was helpful

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Okay, so first things first - this drama is a wonderful drama that I would recommend in a heartbeat, especially to those who love a cute, good romance but are not looking for a heap load of angst in the relationship. Personally, this is my favorite type of drama. I prefer it when the plot does not revolve around what new misunderstanding happens between the main couple, and who tries to separate them next and *gasp* he has an arranged marriage, and she has cancer!

This drama forgoes all this and instead focuses on making Bong Soon Min Hyeok an otp to remember and top lists. I love those two (together and separately) to death! The process of them falling in love was such a lovely journey to be part of, and the way they looked at each other made my heart flutter. Especially Min Hyeok, who was so gone it wasn't even funny, just extremely enviable.

These two were simply adorable, and their personalities are really the strongest part of this drama. Bong Soon is a little ball of fire, and Min Hyeok becomes a teddy bear whenever he's around the peanut-sized king kong, even when he tries really hard to be mean (in a playful way). They were the whole package!

Now, I have absolutely no complaint about the entirety of their relationship, and again, I WOULD RECOMMEND this drama in a heartbeat, I really would. But at the end of the day, I couldn't give this drama full stars even though a part of me want to just for my otp. I think this is partly because I already watched Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo which is kind of the perfect drama in my opinion and does what Strong Woman tries to do perfectly.

What do I mean? Whereas the romance is the definite strong suit of this drama, the side plots is where it falls. Because honestly, there was only one truly interesting side plot to this drama and about a dozen unnecessary ones.

And Strong Woman drags *all* of them.

(1)We have the serial killer, who was interesting and made me bite my nails but fell flat at the end. (2) The whole unrequited-maybe-required love situation. (3) I admit I liked the gang members...at first. Then I kind of wished someone would kill them just so I wouldn't need to hear another peep from them. (4)There was also Min Hyeok's family, wasn't there? or did I imagine it? (5) Can't forget Bong Soon's mom and her entire family (will I get stoned if I say I really liked her mom? Even those she's brash and abusive?) (6) Oh, and her game! (7) And there is that annoying sunbae Dong Byung and his whole part of the story, which was murder on my ears and just gah.

And those weren't all. Each one of them *could* have been interesting and had potential (okay, perhaps all but Dong Byung. AND the gang members should've quit while they were ahead). but at the end of the day, almost every one of the many stories this drama tried to tell beside the one of our lovely main couple ended up falling short. They were either too long, or too short, or just broke the flow of the entire drama or made me scratch my head wondering why they were needed in the first place.

I enjoyed the heck out of this drama, don't get me wrong, and I smiled nearly throughout the entirety of it, and I LIVE for portrayals of romance such as this one, with the full on heart-eyes and inability to contain the love. But I also feel like this *could* have been the perfect drama if you made it 12 episodes and cut off giant chunks of gang-member nonsense and idiocy and focused instead on just a few of the plotline and saw them through...

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Wowww wowwww wowwww... What a Daebak drama...! Gudossss 👏👏👏..Really it was very superb...and im giving full stars after a long 😊.. Wonderfully scripted and my mouth fall out laughing a lot lot & lottt 😆😆😆....100% guaranteed fun, don't miss such an awesome serial 😎... This drama has covered almost every zones like fun, romance, sentiment, thrill, scientific, emotion etc..... 👍 No one can dislike this drama.... Daebakkkkk 🤗🤗🤗

Coming to the cast:
Min Min: Awesome male lead ❤ i can see Lee jong suk in him 🌹 His act was hilarious and made me laugh out loud whenever he hops in the scene 😆.. His love act was so pure and he had no fear to anyone....😎 The most thing was he never cared about his company or any whenever he was with his girlfriend, thus playing a superb boyfriend role 😉... Also the gay part was laughable and he did act those scenes accordingly to make all believe that he is a gay ha ha ha 😂.... So pretty male lead, Loved him lot 😍

Bong Bong: Waaaahhhhhh she is really very tiny to call a strong woman as the title 😄... Anyways, Never judge by its cover right 😎.. She tremendously did her role very well and she is soooo cute and pretty as all said in the drama throughout.. 😍 Really a peanut size girl 😀... She looked dashing as a woman in Juliet role and kid like nature in Bong Bong role 🤗 I loved her a lot, very adorable ☺

Gook doo: He said he liked flower-like girls pointing Bong Soon in his high school then he had HeeJi as girlfriend, after she said she is wavering, he suddenly jumped to say that he loved BongSoon only for this long to BongBong itself, this is so uncomfortable 😛 i really got confused just in that 1minute scene, if he loved Bong from long then why did he liked HeeJi in middle, eventhough he didnt get a clear picture he must have sort it and then made a choice 😯...But friend like part was good between them 👍

Other characters: All did a fantastic job by supporting the flow of the script... Every role did so well... Applause 👏👏👏

Can't consider anything else in negative from a fantasy drama even if it's unbelievable journal... Just take only the fun ones, other than the rough and struggling parts 👍

Special mention: I must thank the music creators for such a lovely bgm for every scene... Even when they rolled the eyes they made a funny bgm and made me LOL 😂😂😂 And HEARTBEAT & SUPER POWER GIRL songs are extraodinary, such a marvelous music, great and lovable songs 🌹

Last but not least, i must Thank the subtitlers for such a detailed subtitles where they explained very well... Even korean syllable words were explained clearly. Thanks a lot to all who made this 👏👍👏

Overall STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOON is DAEBAK from start to end ❤.. Accurate ending and well handled 😊... Directors did a lovely job 👏... Happy that i didnt miss such a drama.. Thanks again 😎

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Must watch!

It’s an OG Kdrama that you cannot miss! It’s got all the right elements that make it such an entertaining watch and an equally fun rewatch!! The cast is AMAZING!! Their comedic timing is a cherry on the cake. The ML and FL have great chemistry. The ML is perfect boyfriend material so if you’re looking for a new fictional crush then you’ve found the right drama! There’s also an interesting love triangle that’s really fun! The story is also quite interesting and you won’t get bored because no episode feels like a filler. This show will definitely get you hooked <3

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Woman Empowerment in a Different Way

What happens when a “peanut size” (his words, not mine) woman with super strength tries to save the world? You get a historic drama that challenges the conventional roles.Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is one such drama. Now, there are many woman empowering series or dramas with strong woman characters. However, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon is a little different and here’s why.

In a country like South Korea that has developed so much in no time, gender roles are still much traditional. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon features a woman character physically stronger than her male counterparts. Where most woman are projected as a damsel in distress waiting to be rescued, this one comes as a change of air where the male leads standby and watch things unfold (not always but that’s a start).

Characters

Do Bong Soon has literally become one of my all time favourite characters. She know her priorities straight. Maybe it’s because of her strength that she takes on things and beats up guys without batting an eye. But it’s because she is Bong Soon she never gives up, even when the world calls out her worth and intelligence. Bong Soon stands up against the wrong, stand by her friends, protects her loved ones but also exposes her vulnerable side from time to time. Such a strong character placed inside a tiny woman makes it all the more charming.

An Minhyuk- this guy is a dream. Everything about him is lovable, his righteousness, his fun suave office behaviour, his passionate love, and even his anger and concern for Bong Soon. This drama was definitely the most cutest one, I couldn’t stop smiling whenever I would witness Min Hyuk swooning over Bong Soon. It made me feel all the butterflies in my stomach. Park Hyung Sik admitted to having a crush on Park Bo Young and it so evident in the drama. He wants her to take the main frame and be the main character. What I loved the most is that there are instances where he wants to ‘be the man’ and protect Bong Soon but there are also instances where he ‘man’s up’ and realises her strength.

He respects her family, her decisions, her space, and the fact that she is special. Infact, it is her abilities and her good heart that makes him fall deeper for her.
(What a guy! Do they manufacture them anymore?)

Gook Doo’s character tries to keep a balance between progressive actions and regressive thoughts. A macho man with a lot of pride. Initially, cold with his love interest and later somewhat a Tsundere. He tries to protect Bong Soon like a fragile leaf who possibly can’t take care of herself. His views on her being a ‘tiny little woman’ don’t falter much even after finding out about her strength. His character provides all the conventional elements in the drama. I love the fact that he did not get hung up on his girlfriend seeing someone else considering he had feelings for someone too. And is actually cool about crossing paths with his ex and even protecting her. We find his true strength in setting aside his feelings for Bong Soon and maintaining his friendship with her.

The whole Bong Soon family, Secretary Gong, Head of planning department Oh Dol-ppyeo and Baek Tak gang were great additions to the drama. They complemented the drama well. In fact, the whole cast did great acting.

Plot / Story developments

Now, I also want to talk about something interesting here. This series is one of the few where the guy or his pride isn’t hurt in acknowledging that his woman is stronger than him and can protect him better than himself. Not only does he acknowledge it, he embraces it! Korea still isn’t entirely open on the idea of LGBT but the show has given full blown screen time to bromance between ‘Gook Doo’ and ‘Min Hyuk’. Not only this, they also featured a gay character and his interaction with the rest of characters is both fun and interesting.

The series doesn’t pit woman against each other. Well, not really! I love how Bong Soon’s parents take care of Kyung Shim like she is their own kid, and the lengths Do Bong Soon goes to just to save her friend. She even backs of and subdues her feelings for Gook Doo, because he has a woman. This line of plot had a great message, that it isn’t impossible to get over someone you thought you never could. If you actually shift your eyes around a better door will open.

Moralities

Another important message is via Bong Soon’s will to help out the weak and abused with her power. She makes a faithful following out of the drop out kids who leave their ganster like antics. They actually start cleaning up the neighborhood and try to protect Bong Soon even from Min Hyuk. (How cute!)

My Verdict - Loved nevertheless , hilarious

There’s hardly anything that I don’t like. Maybe (just maybe!) the Bak Tae story development could have reduced screen time especially around the whole turning into a monk thing. But I loved that nevertheless, it was funny. The soundtrack is amazing and so in-sync with the story. Be it the cute song Heartbeat, the beautifully mellow You are my Garden or the fun and upbeat Double Trouble Couple and Pit-a-Pat I love them all. Most of the main tracks are sung from a woman’s perspective which is understandable. Super Power Girl should be declared a girl’s anthem!

Ending

The wedding scene was so good and deserves a special mention. You can easily see how Park Hyung Sik is actually swooning over Park Bo Young. I loved the fact that they end up with two girls, who have Bong Soon’s super strength. (Ah! Poor Min Hyuk!) Not only would I say, get a guy like Ahn Hye Min who looks at you and treats you the way he treats Do Bong Song. I would also say get a girl like Do Bong Song who would love you with all her heart and protect you from any danger. (Don’t mind the tiny injuries) All in all, it was an amazing one-of-a-kind drama that I have actively watched more than once or twice. (And that doesn’t happen often!)

Why watch it?

- If you are a Park Bo Young, Park Hyung Sik or Kim Jisoo fan
- If you like woman centric Kdramas
- If you are into rom-coms
- If you are into action and thriller
- Amazing storyline and ensemble cast
- Great OST
- If you like ageyo, cute couple type dramas

One of the drama that I give the highest rating and my favourite drama too !

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All good things must come to an end. It's the only way we can appreciate them more.

I'll confess, there's a lot going on with the plot. They dragged my emotions left and right. One minute I would be happy and the next, I would find myself wide-eyed and in utter shock. However, it wasn't overwhelming. Sure, I felt dizzy at times but I have no regrets whatsoever. And frankly, if I'm being honest, I think the romance helped with a lot.

I am so grateful that the cast has graced us with loads of hilarious moments to look back on. There wasn't a single moment where I wasn't giddy watching my favorite characters interact with one another. One thing that I was really disappointed about, though, was the fact that we never got the chance to delve into our antagonist's past. Jang Mi Kwan did such an incredible job portraying this character (especially for his first acting role), it's a shame the character itself lacked in depth.

The original soundtracks were very befitting of this drama. It did well with capturing the feel of it all. At times, I even found myself singing along to some of the lyrics.

Overall, I had a blast watching this drama. It was nice to see our main characters grow both as individuals and as a couple. There's not a single person I wouldn't recommend this to. As far as rewatching it goes, I think I'd be insane if I didn't. The memories are just too good for me not to relive.

With that said,
Llama out.

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Strong Woman eh um drama bastante engraçado e foi um dos que mais ri enquanto assistia, especialmente com o Park Hyung Shik que faz um ótimo trabalho no papel do Min Hyuk, a Bong Soon eh uma personagem realmente carismática e o Gook Doo também não deixa a desejar. Eu realmente gostei do elenco - que eh o que, de fato, salva o drama - e me envolvi com cada personagem.
Vale ressaltar a relação da Bong Soon com a mãe, e seus conflitos familiares chegaram a me emocionar em certos momentos. Mas de resto não tem nada realmente surpreendente.
Gostaria, apenas, de fazer uma ressalva de algo que me incomodou bastante já no final dorama, algumas atitudes do Min Hyuk com a Bong Soon ao meu ver foram abusivas e me deixaram um pouco desconfortável, mas acho que pra maioria das pessoas que assistem não chega a incomodar.
No geral, Strong Woman eh um show leve e divertido que eh capaz de arrancar diversas risadas a cada minuto mas que também tem momentos de suspense e tensão, tudo meio exagerado mas que ainda da certo. Além da trilha sonora animada e contagiante.

p.s.: o núcleo secundário de ""comédia"" (os gangsters) é tudo, menos engraçado e enchem o drama de cenas desnecessárias.

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omg....finally its over...STRONG WOMEN DO BONG SOON... im totally out of words. i really liked this drama...this is been included in my fav k -series list. totally osam exactly one day .it took me one day to complete all the 16 episodes.the chemistry between min min and bong bong is just superb and sizzling... the director has made a remarkable hitlist. each and every episode were so in flow that i never felt to quit the show at all...yah, but sometime i felt its a bit dragging. but at the top of all. it was a bang on show....there were many scene which are still lingering in my thoughts.... like our bong bong fighting with villain...that scene was just wow.wow.and wow...the way min-min was sitting on the ground and the together, effort of hero heroin and the guardian. that scene was just remarkable. each and every episodes were just superb... the love triangle....was bit hectic but its OK.
min-min charismatic cutypie gestures....omg.i lives it they were just tooo cute ...
and then then the most liked thing was she was in the lime light the director has scored perfectly for the series name ,actually when i started the series i felt they might show her weak or somewhat very un-fightable or something like that but that was never the case. it was superb . one more thing is, always in a k-series the guardian end up at a bad shape (in most of the series) like the guardian( her our police li) he does everything for the heroin and end up very bad, but in this series it was different- i liked it. his respect was restored and he is still not left at a pathetic situation at the end of the series.thats good... and min-min aiegos and cute gestures stole the show .really really cute to watch....tillt he last scene of the last episode he was just damn cute....min-min is just....so cute totally.(he had done justice to his character.)and our bong bong is really a "strong women do bong soon".
to say it totally its a superb drama ,all time watchable drama...
its a mixture of romance, crime, thriller , investigation , women power and ala and all....
the main lead was just osam duo....

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it's so good

this is one of the best drama ever. It gives you butterflies, it makes my hands sweat and gives me goosebumps when the culprit is on. A bit second lead syndrome.The highschool students and That gang made the show so much funnier to watch!!I was so excited everyday to wake up and watch this. I really would love a season 2! I wish I could forget everything just so I can watch this again. Definitely worth it.!!!AHHHHHJHHhhhhhhhjhjjvjhhhhghhhhhhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHJJJJJJHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHJHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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