Useless Lies (2023)

Nadie en el mundo vive sin mentir. Todo el mundo miente.

Acabo de terminar esta serie y la vd que me deja un sentimiento extraño tipo me gusto y la vez hay cosas que nomas no, pero quiero ir abarcando todo poco a poco, primero la trama que ps se entiende que la trama principal es saber que le paso exactamente a Choi Eom Ji hace 5 años pero para mi la serie peca un poco de tener demasiadas sub-tramas y que no las abarco de igual manera (esto lo retomo un poco mas abajo).
Pero antes de eso los protas en general ambos que me cayeron muy bien, chance me cayo un poquito mejor esta Mok Sol Hee se me hizo mas carismática y en general me gusto mucho como protagonista, Kim Do Ha tmb siento que es muy buen protagonista pero si hubo momentos dnd me caia un poco mal, la serie va avanzando bien pero en algunos caps (como 2 o 3) sentía que no avanzaba nada la trama por mostrarnos el como iban avanzando los protas en su relacion, que si bien entiendo que era lo importante y asi pero llego un punto donde a mi me tenia mas en ansias todo este caso policiaco que seguir viendo el romance que en general si siento que lo manejaron bien y a veces hasta lo dejaron en un 2do plano.
Aquí quiero hablar también de algo que a mi no me encanto (este es el spoiler mas fuerte de toda la serie so no lo leas si no la has visto) y que es pues básicamente Jo Deuk Chan y todo lo involucrado que termino, la vd tengo que confesar que por ahi del cap 11 creo o 12 dije es el, el culpable de la muerte de Choi Eom Ji no se pq pero dije es el, luego la serie te hace creer que fue el hermano y medio me lo crei y la vez no, la vd no quería creerlo pq me caia o me cae? bien, lo que si no me esperaba era que el estuviera enamorado de Kim Do Ha eso si no lo vi venir para nada, pero bueno mi mayor problema es que la serie te muestra al principio uno y al final otro, y la vd es que lo hicieron o se hizo el "villano" básicamente por las circunstancias (y eso es lo que mas me caga que las series que no me pueden dar un villano pq si, que nomas por sus huevos quiera ser malo, no, me tienen que dar un trasfondo o me lo justifican o algo parecido) y aquí pasa lo mismo, la serie te dice que el nunca lo quiso hacer que fue un accidente y asi, y honestamente le agarras mas cariño a el que a Choi Eom Ji pq casi no pude empatizar con ella pq ni siquiera nos dan chance, si tuvo una vida horrible y todo pero lit tmb te muestran que ella tenia sus rachitas de ser feita con la gente, entonces este es mi mayor problema y básicamente por eso se me cayo un poco la serie.
Aquí ya termina lo del spoiler y regreso a las sub-tramas:
-La trama de Mok Sol Hee que es este negocio que tiene de café pero tmb como tiene este "don" (que tmb pues es de las cosas mas importantes de la serie) que es que puede escuchar las mentiras pues ese es su otro trabajo, que me hubiera gustado ver mas de esto pq si bien si nos muestran algunos casos al principio conforme avanza la serie si bien se menciona a los clientes VIP ps ya no se ve nada de estos ni de que ella diga que el negocio este en pausa simplemente lo van dejando de lado. (spoiler hasta el final que ella decide ya darle fin)
-Las tramas de sus papas Cha Hyang Suk que ella en si su trama era mostrarnos a todos los hombre con los que se estaba liando o intentaba y como le echaba la culpa a Mok Sol Hee, cositas mas cositas menos pero en general me daba mucha hueva y la trama de el papa Mok Tae Seop el si no tiene mucha mas que enviarle fotos a su hija y el como llega/acepta participar en este programa viviendo en la naturaleza, en si el final de ellos me gusto pero no se si es el que yo hubiera querido.
-Tenemos la trama del periodista Oh Jin So que básicamente típico periodista en series/dramas que es allanamiento de morada, tomar fotos a diestra y siniestra, hacer publicaciones falsas, no comprobar la información etc, etc. siempre me cayo mal nunca me cayo bien y el final (spoiler) se me hizo muy meh simplemente el diciendo me equivoque tengo que publicar una disculpa.
-La trama de Syaon que 1ro es básicamente estar obsesionada con Kim Do Ha y que después no sabe que hacer, y luego quiere estudiar música y después se encuentra a ella misma, su depresión etc etc. me falto mas de ella la vd.
-La trama de la mama de Kim Do Ha que es Jung Yeon Mi, esta trama esta interesante pero siento que se alejaba mucho de la serie a veces, y en general me termino dando igual.
-La trama de los hermanos el que trabaja en una tienda de conveniencia Lee Young Jae y el que es cantante Ethan, esta trama a mi me gusto mucho (alch no se porque) pero me dio mucho sentimiento pq al final lograron lo que querian y en general como que ellos fueron mis protegidos en esta serie, yo les deseo lo mejorcito.
-La otra trama de los hermanos el que es CEO de J-entertaiment Jo Deuk Chan (que ya hable de el) y su hermano que hacia muchas cosas Jo Jae Chan y ps ni bien ni mal, el final de Jo Deuk Chan es muy predecible (cárcel y ya, la vd si lo mataban me iba a dar mas hueva la serie) y su hermano ps no me cayo bien pero tampoco mal simplemente existe y no se, si yo hubiera elegido el final que le dieron a el.
-La trama de los policías Lee Kang Min y el otro que no me acuerdo su nombre pero que fueron los mas relevantes, Lee siendo el mas obsesionado con resolver el caso y luego todo esto de la corrupción y asi cositas mas cositas menos, en general va cayendo mejor el Lee.
-A tmb esta la "trama" de Mok Sol Hee que trabajan con ella en el café que siento que la unica trama era ser amigos y trabajar en el cafe pero bueno, Baek Chi Hoon que me cae bien no se que tanto me gusto que al final el decide irse para ser guardaespaldas no se, es que me caia muy bien este trio de amistad que tenían y Yoon Ye Seul que ella si siento que no le dieron nada de trama ya como en los 2 últimos caps creo.
-La trama de los otros tres que son dueños de locales de ahi del vecindario uno de panadería So Bo Ro que creo que es el que mas trama tiene, el otro de un bar Oh Oh Baek y la otra que creo que era como de ensaladas Hwang Cho Rok, los tres pues digamos que existen y te caen bien, te caen mal o simplemente te dan igual.
-La trama de la búsqueda de justicia del hermano de Choi Eom Ji que es Choi Eom Ho estaba bien pero al final siento que ya no supieron que hacer con el personaje y ps ya lo mejor es que por fin le pudo dar ese funeral a su hermana.
-alguien que en si no tiene trama como tal pero que aparece bastante es Jang Joong Kyu que es el dueño del bar de jazz).
Que si bien como que todas las tramas están co-relacionadas ps siento que si son bastantes y para mi al final unas si las cerraron muy apresuradamente, otras ni les hicieron casi nada pero bueno al final digamos que todo fue para "bien".
No se si me falto algo pero bueno ya la editare después:)

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They delivered what they promised, an breezy full of butterfiles romcoms with a twist of mystery!

I understand that people may have two different camps in seeing how Min Hyun’s acting on screen but I strongly, I repeat, I STRONGLY, believe he delivers what Do Ha/ Seung Ju is supposed to be as a character. His awkwardness but direct personality shines through his acting. He perfectly portrays how years of distrust actually shaped him as a person and that is why trust is really the currency that he responded to, underneath he is still a shy and direct person. So Min Hyun, if you ever come across to this comment section, believe us that YOU DID WELL!

The plot twist from Deuk Chan’s motive is not really the best shot, it would be more intriguing if the pas GF was really killed herself and everyone was just doubtful of Seung Ju because of the circumstances and easily dismissed all of his background an track records. It is a hard situation and therefore really intriguing to explore.

But setting aside the above, kudos to the production team who breaks all the KDrama rom com trope that I did not like: Miscommunication between the leads!!

Kdrama romcom usually spends a lot of time just to make us frustrated of why the leads does not have an open and honest conversation and deals with it cool headed. They like to throw the typical trope - I love you so it’s better for you to stay away from me, kind of thing which is so 2010 man.

Here they spent less than 2 episode of some quick truth checking and our main leads back on track without any presumption and annoying will they wont they thing which can easily drag the drama. That’s how big trust and open communication are placed in the front and center theme of this drama.

Few more details that I love as decades long of a Kdrama fan here: They did not make the ML good at cooking! ? well he did his best but the thoughts and effort that counts! Not everyone has to be perfect! And the FL is so confident and far from a damsel in distress type of girl which I love.

I do figure some gaps in writing and my guess is bcs they added some details on the spot. It may be unpopular opinion, but I ADORE THAT APPROACH. It is so refreshing and that is what makes this drama extra special! How often you see the NG scenes are actually included in the final cuts, the casts and the director must have the same braincells that their humor works.

So again overall if you are looking for an easy breezy romcoms that will give you butterflies - and not the kind of I am a rich heir and therefore I am here with all my staff to save you kind of thing - go watch this! They really have the GREENEST relationship in a KDrama land where you both know you need each other and you placed trust and communication as bridge to keep the relationship healthy.

They promise us a romantic comedy with a dash of mistery, and sure thing they delivered it!

So an easy 8.5/10 from a kdrama fan here!!

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Good till it became a drag

The show did start off with a bang. The suspense factor was really there which I loved. The way the show made us believe that the ex k worded herself just for us to find out she was actually murdered.

The romance factor I feel was so comforting and cute. I do wish we got more of it than the suspense part sometimes but other than that it was actually so good. I think I loved it even more since I love the two main actors in it.

The only thing I feel made this show kinda meh at points was the random scenes with other characters. Also the plot twist of the best friend liking Do Ha was good but like at the same time kinda was just thrown out there. This also made it a weak point on why he killed the girl (even if it was unintentional). Like come on really that is why you did what u did. Just cuz she was gonna expose him to Do Ha is ridiculous and insane to me. I wished it was a more shocking reveal to be honest.

However, I did find comfort in the main lead’s relationship and made me want to continue watching for that.

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What I like most about this drama is this there’s a lot of plot to keep it interesting till episode 16
The chemistry between the leads to is so good
And the way all characters executed their role is so perfect (especially the side characters)
I’m so impressed , I’m pretty sure majority of the viewers here won’t expect the show to be this good and interesting I’m suprised too hope they keep up the pace

🫣❤️‍🩹🫣🫣❤️‍🩹🫣🫣❤️‍🩹😽🫣🧱😽😽🧱🧱🧱😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽(sorry can’t post review this )

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Once the I realised the Biggest Lie I had to Drop This Sorry Tale

This story is based on a huge flaw.

I am dropping this At Episode 8 because of a huge gaping plot anomoly or more like character anomoly that renders it totally dissatisfying. It just hit me at end of Ep 8 that the FL is a huge hypocritical liar and the story should not exist.

I feel so bad for the 2ML, the reason they broke up was purely the FL unwillingness to tell him her secret and so get a clear answer off him. Its not how she could trust him if he couldn't tell her this big secret? Its she is literally lying to him by omission every single day of their relationship. So he is just a noble idiot but she is a liar who, rather than sharing her secret to save the relationship, just breaks up with him. Then, she blames him for cutting her off. When he is just trying to get well to go back to her.

So now that she is honest with ML, it's all ah that's nice they trust each other this is why he's better than 2ML no no no she just lied to the 2ML but doesnt to the ML SHE was and is the problem.. It's just too silly. If she gets honest with 2ML 3 yrs ago he obcs gets honest with her and boom their beautiful love continues they get married have babies.

So its actually farcical that when the 2ML hears that she can hear lies, he didn't explode and say WHAT THE HELL!! WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY SO? WHY DIDN'T YOU MAKE ME EXPLAIN? YOU THOUGHT I WAS CHEATING OR SOMETHING WHEN I WAS BREAKING MY HEART TO PROTECT YOU. BUT IT WAS ALL A JOKE CAUSE YOU KNEW I WAS LYING BUT COULDN'T BE BOTHERED TO TELL ME!! AND WHEN WERE YOU GOING TO TELL ME THIS HUGE LIFE AND RELATIONSHIP ALTERING SECRET?? AFTER WE WERE MARRIED WTF YOU ARE THE BIGGEST LIAR OF ANYONE EVER!!!! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME. Etc etc

So now I feel this whole show and anything that happens now will be tarnished, and I just can't feel happy for the FL for the shitty way she has treated and is treating her ex BF.

She should be married to him. Instead now he and we have to watch her doing with a new guy what she wouldn't do for him be honest!!!!! Specifically at end ep 8 she says you dont have to explain why you apparently lied about killing someone I believe you and trust you so much I dont even want to know why it seems your lying or what it's all about.

She couldn't trust the 2ML the guy she agreed to marry for not telling her why he was going away for a few days!!! We also have to watch 2ML being all nice and understanding about it. At the very least, can't he call her out on her unbelievable hypocrisy. Who writes these glaring plotholes.

Am I making any sense? I think I am.

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Who is the actual "LOVELY LIAR"?

First thing first is I have enjoyed watching this amazing drama over the pass 8 weeks,
I never would have thought my Mondays & Tuesdays would come alive each week.
The story is unique with the female lead Sol Hee can hear lies but what I found funny
she tells lies as well to hear them lol. The Male Lead Do Ha is a Composer, adorable and a
sweet heart that lives in fear as he was framed of killing his ex. The CEO made him hide from
everyone and never been seeing in public or while composing. Even via Video conference he
hides his true identity. When Sol Hee met Do Ha she noticed he never tell lies which complicate matters
when she tried to figure things out after he told her about him been framed for a crime he didn't commit.
For the first time, Sol Hee heard a lie after Do Ha's subconscious part of his mind believes he killed his ex
but said "I did not kill her" in his sleep.

Over the time she figured out why she heard that as a lie and remembered her ex told her something
that she heard it as a lie and in fact it was because he had cancer and he was protecting her from
going through the sorrows of his health. She then realized Do Ha was telling the truth so she finally believed him
as not been the killer and they worked together in hunting the actual culprit. I won't spoil everything as it would
not be fun to watch knowing everything. This part of the Drama is a bit complicated to understand while watching
It is best to find out who killed Do Ha's ex while watching! I admit that I guessed who it was but got
confused a couple of times and thats what made the story enjoyable because the writers makes the
viewers play detectives along the way lol. Awaiting last 2 episodes to find out who was the Lovely Liar!

Update!!!!
After completing the entire series, I updated my overall score at 9.5/10 because they should have kissed
after the proposal or at the last scene. I loved episode 15 with the scene the female lead finally called him Oppa!

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A Simple But Cute Relationship

I'd like to point out that their relationship isn't as extraordinary as in other dramas, but rather simple and adorable. The plot is primarily based on the trauma of the male lead and some of the trauma of the female lead. Kim Do Ha was traumatized by his girlfriend, who possibly committed suicide. As a result, he was arrested because they believe he is the murderer. At one point, he appears to believe he is a murderer because he was responsible for his girlfriend's death. He has become a well-known songwriter and has distanced himself from the public eye as a result of that case that occurred many years ago. Now, let's talk about the trauma of the female lead. Sol-Hee's trauma was caused by her mother, she discovered her mother was conning people to make money when she was young. When one of the people her mother conned met her, the female lead realized she was telling the truth and helped in finding the money. When she discovered the money, this person ran with it. For many years, she felt indebted to her mother because of this. Her power may appear to others as a blessing, but it is a curse to her. She can tell if someone is lying but cannot tell why they are lying. She couldn't date for very long due to this power, and also the reason why she and her mother don't get along well. The relationship between the male lead and the female lead began when he moved next door due to reporters wanting to know how he looks. At first, their relationship was simply that of neighbors, but they slowly came to know each other better. He would always hide his face from people and she accidentally helped him because of her powers. She thought he was strange for hiding his face, her curiosity got the best of her and she took down his mask to see how he looks. She later discovered he was the famous songwriter Kim Do Ha before he told her because of work (it's a job where she gets paid to tell someone if someone else is lying to them or not). He eventually gains confidence in showing his face to the female lead.

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Another Kdrama grossly overrated on this site. As I write this, it is 8.6/10 with over 1000 people accumulated. Like really??! Male lead actor looks like Cha Eun Woo's 2nd cousin and the girlies fall like a puddle on the floor. I don't get it!

No one notices how sub-par the writing is? No one notice how confusing and similar the fl lie/truth bells are? No one noticed all the chance meetings that take place to a ridiculous degree? Leads end up in the same apartment building (apartment b. Is huge with an elevator for several floors, but ml moves right next door to fl. What are the odds? Plus their balconies happen to be side by side). Fl wishes to see ml and magically he happens to be walking right in front of her store. Ml gets out of car at the exact moment fl is leaving apartment building. Fl happens to stop by at a jazz club ml regularly plays the piano at and of course this is the night he's there. No one in a city would run into each other like this. Heck they wouldn't even run into each other like this in a small village. Leads have been in Seoul for 5 years and managed just fine to never cross paths. But suddenly to drive the plot forward in this story they by chance come across each other daily?? Wtf? Also, the cliche Kdramas refuse to let go of where ml and fl know each other in the past is beyond over the hill. This is just lazy writing plain and simple. You have to turn your brain off with a lot of these shows I swear...I mean you know it's bad when you got the female lead legit hopping like a bunny in front of the male lead.

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If I say I like this drama very much, you can hear a ring bell.

I don't want to lie. Starting is very good, but when episodes continue I feel they try to push something. The story starts very unique and mysterious. FL has her own story, ML is mysterious. They


But I can't feel the chemistry between FL and ML. They can show their feeling very well I think. Kim So Hyun was amazing in School 2015. But nowadays her acting doesn't improve. She can't show the character's feelings very well. Sometimes I feel she just reads the lines. They look like siblings or friends.

Also, supporting characters are so annoying and just put in the story because of the screen time. I don't understand why they are in the story. They are sooo extra to get closer main character. I just skip them.

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The plot feel flat halfway through

I only stopped at episode 10 after I binged watched it in one go and after I slept it off, I am thinking of picking another kdrama.
It's a shame really how it started good despite some issues. It has potential but I knew already from the first episode that this will be a letdown in the end. The directorial seems very good with action scenes but was hasty, ill-paced and shifty with the other scenes. There are scenes that left me confused if my app was bugging as the next scenes and pictures are just introduced so suddenly and sometimes I just felt that they should prolonged some scenes and shorten some. It really felt like it had a newbie director.
For a serious tv series, it sometimes pull some excessive scenes to build up the plot which was sad because the plot only has one main plot and it's disappointing as there could still be areas that the story can grow and with more plots to developed.

The reason I watched this one despite its lack of hype after it finished airing all the episodes was because of the two main leads which I am both a fan of. They are really the reason why I had stayed for ten episodes and after the revelation and resolution of MLs past , I just don;t have a reason to continue anymore. Firstly, I think the script and direction has made their character hard to portray justifyingly. They are both good actors but they are given a stale characters. Hwang Min Hyun's character was mostly wearing a mask all through out episode 8, couple with his messy hair, it's really hard to like him as I can see him just a random person without seeing his face and it's hard to see his emotions and feel for him. Kim Soo Hyun's character was boring, it was given some back stories but it felt shallow.

The plot also were only focused on MLs past and they were milking it all throughout. That reall made me disappointed how the writers ability was just that much and the director can't even suggest to elevate the story and made the plot more than just a single plot that can be resolve in a few episodes without putting so much filler scenes in between just to add screen time and to finish the whole 16 episodes.

I really miss Legend o the Blue Sea and Goblin's plot progression as I hardly find it in Kdramas nowadays, they made so much potential and they exceeded what was expected by creating so many plots, and interesting one too, all through out the end.

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