Romance is a Bonus Book (2019)

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Romance is bonus book foi o primeiro dorama que eu demorei mais de um mês para finalizar, me arrastei para assistir os primeiros 4 episódios, parei, depois me arrastei mais ainda para chegar até o 8º... daí pra frente, parece que a história começou a engrenar e então consegui acabar... Não sei, mas eu realmente não gostei da atuação da protagonista e ela foi o ponto principal para todo o meu sofrimento em assistir... Devo ressaltar, porém, que as histórias secundárias são ótimas, o Wi Ha Joon é maravilhoso e espero ele como protagonista de algum romance em breve, por favor, Coreia!! Num gera, é um drama ok, apenas...

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I watched this drama on Netflix finally after having it on my to watchlist for a month or so. Let me tell you, I have not cried and cheered so much at a drama in a while, but this one made me cry and cheer so much! On Netflix, the subtitles say Dan-i but on here it says Dan Yi so I'll just follow the MDL name. I can understand why some people have problems with this drama for how her daughter is sidelined and forgotten about for a majority of the show or maybe how Dan Yi treats Eun Ho/how Eun Ho treats Dan Yi at times with their bickering/physical teasing/not taking each other seriously (??? if you watched the show you know what I'm talking about), but the plot and just overall feeling of the drama just won me over. I felt so warm and with friends in the publication office its set in and just felt for Dan Yi so much. I rooted for her the entire time and when she lost or felt dejected I felt as if I had lost or just needed to cry with/for her! So with those low lows also came high highs with Eun Ho and Dan Yi's relationship and how they loved each other and cared for each other. Also, let me just say I loved every single character in this drama and how realistic they were! They seemed like real people with real problems who dealt with them realistically. I really felt Dan Yi's struggle for a job because I'm a soon to graduate university student. I love books and just connected with every single touching book metaphor and got //so// sad when they went to the shredding warehouse for books! I didn't know those existed/forgot they existed. This has got to be one of my favorite couples and I'll definitely watch this on days where I feel sad/down. Definitely recommend.

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Watching this drama left me with fuzzy warm feelings all round. The quotes and thoughts are truly inspiring. As an avid book reader, it was lovely to go behind scenes of how books are published (of course with the kdrama glow up).

I've experienced the life of a single mother and this drama truly shone a light on how it is to be a single mother looking for a job after career break to look after her child.

The chemistry of main actors is amazing. Dan-i and Eun-ho are portrayed wonderfully. I really enjoyed the dorkiness and subtle romance . Same with the other characters.
Overall really happy I gave this drama a go.

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boring.

i loved how it started, but it kind of got a bit monotonous in the middle. i loved the second leads ~ they had a much more interesting story arc than the main leads. i skipped a lot of scenes because of the banality, but having said that - i think lee jong suk was really good in this role. i would love to see more of him in the future. it would be an added bonus if you love to read ( i do), for others it might get a bit incomprehensible to understand the subtle undertones on the love for books. even though the show is miss-able imo, but the first 2/3 episodes are worth trying. if you don't like them, then sorry to tell you but it won't be getting any better.

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Lá estava eu de bobeira certo dia procurando algo para assistir na Netflix quando vejo: Romance is a Bônus Book (2019, tvN,16) no catálogo. Achei a sinopse interessante, já que amo ler livros de romance, então despretensiosamente resolvi assistir na lata, mesmo sem ter visto qualquer comentário a respeito antes.

E realmente me surpreendi como a história foi ficando melhor acada novo episódio, amei o tom mais realista que deram ao romance do casal principal, os personagens secundários e a forma com que a protagonista não se abate enquanto tem que trilhar todo aquele caminho árduo para se reinserir no mercado de trabalho (já em uma idade avançada), após ficar um bom tempo afastada para se dedicar exclusivamente a sua família, a força dela foi tão incrível que deu gosto de ver, ela é realmente uma personagem feminina que eu admiro.

Naturalmente, por ser um Noona romance o relacionamento deles é construído aos poucos, por toda a questão envolvendo a dificuldade que ele tem para se confessar à ela, por medo de não ser aceito e o mesmo tempo perder a amizade de longa data que eles tinham, além da própria aceitação ou não do relacionamento por parte da protagonista, após a descoberta de sentimentos que ela jamais suspeitou que floresceriam.

Esse não é um drama de cenas quentes entre o casal, mas isso não diminui em nada a beleza do relacionamento deles, já que companheirismo e compreensão eles tiveram de sobra e demonstraram isso a todo momento.

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A protagonista de Romance is a Bonus Book é uma personagem que admirei demais. Kang Dan-Yi (Lee Na-Young) sem dúvidas deu um show de força e superação ao longo desse drama.

Depois de ver seu casamento chegar ao fim por causa da traição de seu marido, ela passa por todo tipo de situação ruim e chega ao fundo do poço. E, apesar de ser uma pessoa muito bem qualificada com um excelente currículo, ela não consegue se reinserir facilmente no mercado de trabalho por ter ficado muito tempo afastada dedicando-se exclusivamente ao seu marido e a sua filha. Isto faz com que ela tenha que sobreviver de alguma forma em uma casa decadente, sem água ou energia ao mesmo tempo em que procura sustentar sua filha de alguma forma.

Você conseguiria se imaginar em uma situação dessas? Mesmo passando por tudo isso continuar lutando com a mesma positividade, garra e humildade que ela conseguiu demonstrar durante toda a trama? Realmente me senti inspirada por sua atitude forte enquanto passava por todo tipo de dificuldade sem nunca desistir. Mesmo quando consegue um emprego ela ainda tem que superar diversas barreiras que lhe são impostas. Seja quando precisa se dedicar a um cargo muito aquém as suas habilidades, seja quando tem que lidar com uma colega de trabalho de cargo superior que, parece estar sempre pronta para dificultar sua vida.

Claro que ela não lida com isso totalmente sozinha, já que quando seu amigo de infância: Cha Eun-Ho descobre sobre sua situação lhe fornece um bom apoio, mas se não tivermos a atitude certa e mentalidade forte, acredito que mesmo com um ombro amigo acabaremos nos perdendo no caminho.

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I love Lee Jong-suk and saw several series he starred in. For this series, he is a successful editor who has been in love with his childhood bestfriend Lee Na-young. This is the first time I saw her act.

In this series, it was mentioned that Na-young will be older (as per the series, gap of 5 years). But I feel she looks a tad way too old for Jong-suk. I mean, she is pretty and great actress but that’s my opinion only :). The series will revolve partly on how Na-young got married and stop working. But since she got divorced and has a kid to support to, she needs to find a job. But the thing is, since she didn’t work for quite sometime, she found it difficult to go back. I’m not really sure if this is the reality in South Korea. If it is, then it such a sad thing. This is a first time for me to encounter such a plot. So, I find it very interesting.

And since they are adult, I find it quite cute how they act as a couple. I’m not against second lead syndrome or having other characters shine in a series but for this one, hhhmm so far, there wayyy ttoooo many love stories going on. I mean, the funny “relationship” between Park Hoon and Oh Ji-yool is fine but I feel they are focusing too much on it. Anyway, they made-up for it by giving several cute, funny, lovely anddddd most of all kissing scenes between Jong-suk and Na-young.

In terms of the places they shoot the series, everything were lovely so far even the soundtrack which I have downloaded already. I will update my review once I’m done watching it. But so far, it’s very highly recommended!

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I started watching it as soon as it came out and I dont regret it.
The story is interesting and coherent. The cast is hilarious and completely loveble. I simply adore the gap age going on. Its love based on friendship! I couldnt be happier with the characters choice. I dont know how it is gonna end but I hope it keeps as fantastic as it is until the end!
Also, I havent found it yet, but the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. I love every single song that plays in it (to be honest I think until now there are only 3 o 4 songs, but they are catchy and they work just fine with the story).
I give it a 10 and I recommend everyone to watch it!

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It was good until he refused to fight for her at work. More than once he lets that old hag screw Dani over and it’s sad because he’s a founding member of the company. Go over her head Jesus. Lost a lot of respect for his character. Not sure I’ll continue. After they take her name off the book it just gets harder to watch as he stands back while it happens and only puts in a few words to disagree with the hag but won’t go against her head on. Grow a spine man. Ugh.

I am curious about the mystery but I don’t know if it will pull me in enough to save it.

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was it good?

all the character in the show was very cute including their stories too are well developed.although the show mainly focuses on the main leads it's kind of also focused on the side characters too and on their conflict too.I liked both the main leads and the side characters personality and stories.the side characters are the comic relief when something depressing or sad happens in the show . i also like the fact that there where shipping the CEO Kim Jae Min [President of Gyeoroo] (Kim Tae Woo) with Go Yoo Sun [Director of Gyeoroo] (Kim Yoo Mi) they do make a cute couple along with
Park Hoon [Marketing team] (Kang Gi Doong) and Oh Ji Yul [Editorial team] (Park Gyu Young) these 2 were by far my favorite especially when anyone shout at them they kinda reminds me of a scared little cat that's just adorable. This show was satisfying to watch and it was also cute and yes the chemistry between the ML and FL are there.

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Inicialmente me interessei nesse dorama por causa do Lee Jong Suk e por ser um dorama que aborda bastante sobre os livros, mas acabei me encantando com a forma linda em como os personagens se desenvolvem, as amizades e as relações, surgiram de uma forma tão natural e belo. Durante a história é possível aprender várias lições sobre a vida, a paixão pelos livros era uma coisa que me identificava e me deixava tão inspirada, usando metáforas comparando os livros e as pessoas foi uma outra forma interessante de ensinamentos. Amava as frases do final, como se cada episódio fosse um volume de um livro, ficava ansiosa aguardando pela próxima histórias , frases inspiradora e comoventes. Confesso que demorei a terminar, mas foi porque queria adiar ao máximo kkk, e como seria o último dorama do Lee Jong Suk antes de servir no exército , me senti apegada a ele e não queria me acabar kkkk, mas foi bom pois tive a oportunidade de assistir um dorama enriquecedor e reconfortante. A protagonista era maravilhosa e realista, passava por vários tipos de preconceitos, mas ainda tentava erguer a cabeça e lutar. Tem muitas cenas que mostram problemas reais, como por exemplo o preconceito com as mulheres no mercado de trabalho e como até mesmo algumas mulheres passam por cima da outra para se manter, mas em contra partida mostra como algumas mulheres se apoiam . Enfim , esse dorama é lindo, alguns podem não gostar por se tratar de um dorama que não é cheio de ação e explosões, mas o relacionamentos dos personagens e crescimento deles como pessoa é uma coisa encantadora de se assistir, tem momentos que vc chora, muitos que vc fica morrendo de rir, então como o título diz, caloroso e reconfortante, super recomendo para todos que precisam reconfortar o coração.

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SIMPLY DUMBSTRUCK!!!!!

I simply don't have words to express what I felt when I went through this drama
this is something else
I never expected that I would like this drama to this extent
from a surface it looks like a very fluffy light hearted bookish drama but it's way more than that
it is way more deeper than that
first of all hats off to the writer who wrote so much of books references
if you are a book lover then this is your ultimate favourite drama

every character was played so so so well
every character had such a beautiful back story with that struggling with their day to day life
the male lead suffers from a burden for keeping a secret for 10 years long
the female lead is suffering to meet her ends and earn money for her child and to deal with the depression of getting divorce

the founders of the publication company total in five
they also have their own back story and simply the office is so beautifully done
the office scenes
how everything proceeds so nicely

the second male lead and second female lead are completely non-toxic
this is what I always want
non-toxic second leads to do not hinder in in the lives of the leads
to support them love them dearly and being
selfless
among the five founders the head is a single father and he deals with all the pressure of meeting deadlines and balancing different personalities in the same company

the director of the company who is a female is a single woman working for her career she is shown a very strong side
she balance the office quirkyness with her sternness
she shows that she is fine but she never shows that she is lonely and needs someone
she cares for people from the backstage
never let shit shown on her face

the second female member of the publication group who is the very sweet lady and she is dealing with her own family problems

the male lead is also the member of the publication group

there is one more male member who is very kind hearted and passionate about the new writers or the authors who are not getting published
all of them are very sweet you will love them you will root for them

there is second female lead who is selfless hardworking and very cute
second male lead you will root for him and he is so kind loving and handsome

What I love the most
number 1
the book references and deep knowledge about the Korean literature
different quotes stated from the books and the bookish aesthetic theme

number 2
it is very detailed drama
it deals with many issue faced by publication companies such as books not being able to sold as much as expected plagiarism authors cancel their contract mistakes and typos in edits and a lot more

Number 3
It taught about things like
How a book is actually printed
first it is edited then checked again and again by the founders
proofreading
press release
accurate bio of the author
assigning book designer for book cover
Book marketing strategy
The painful scene of shredding the non sold books

Number 4

The romance is very bookish
They give such beautiful metaphor out of books
Romance is very simple heartwarming and perfect
Many heart fluttering moments
The dialogues are very witty


I started writing this as soon as I completed the drama...
Unfortunately It did not get save and it was deleted but I could not refrain from writing it again I know that may be it won't be read by anyone but I really want to shout out what I felt
This is the drama for everyone but if you are a reader...
No drama will surpass this!!!!watch it please..I beg you

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