You Who Came from the Stars (2013)

Finished watching this drama. For me, it has been one of the best, is masterpiece category. I understand that the success of the drama is due to the excellent performance of Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun. As main characters, got the all out. She really stole the show. Bears a resemblance to Kim Tae Hee in terms of performance is concerned. Has the ability to rip laughter while makes you mourn in tears. As for him, his character was very complex, keeping the public in the expectation of what was, is and will be, is not easy. At the same time, show that sweetness, extreme intelligence and ingenuity earned him win the best positions. And I find that to be a drama of 21 episodes, actually succeeded. I congratulate you. Now here a little while later, we'll see.

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I've spent my 4 days off from work watching this drama & finally it has come to an end. I still have an alien thingy hang-over. All 9's.
Story - Its something unique for me because I've seen all sort of movies about vampires and werewolves but not much for alien that really allure me. However, I didn't feel that much excited in some episodes. There are dramas that I've watched that if not because I have to, I won't stop. Like I'm always looking forward for the next episode. This one felt short in some Episodes but I so love that last 5 episodes.
Acting - for Jun Ji Hyun, I felt like her acting here is same-same with how she portrayed her character in My Sassy Girl. But still, its really good. Specially in the comedy part, she brought it all out. Kim Soo Hyun is sometimes stiff. Same expression most of the time. And I don't think its because of his character coz I felt the same in Moon embraces the Sun. Music - ohhh I love 2 of the songs (My Destiny & Hello, Goodbye). I wish they've used it more often. Rewatch Value - it will soon be aired in our country and I will definitely watch it again. Overall - its great and something that its worth watching. For sure!

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My Love from Another Star is by far the biggest drama I’ve seen this year. You guys know how I don’t succumb to what’s current in dramaland today, right? I know how popular My Love from Another Star is in Korea and the craze it set off in nearby Asian countries but I never felt watching while everyone is going gaga over it. I started seeing this weeks after it wrap up and I should have finished this weeks ago, however, I did something bad that overshadowed my overall love for the series. Yes, as always I can’t help it, I skipped to episode 21 even if I only have 4 episodes left, and what I found out made me put this off for some time because I felt I was cheated even though I cheated first by sneaking a peek of how it would end.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying I wasted 20+ hours or so of my life watching this, it’s a good drama. I’ll get to what bothered me later on. My Love from Another Star is new to my palate. I don’t always watch aliens as protagonist in romantic plots, not in K-dramas. I wondered how the writers would make it work. I always find the first three episodes crucial as that will be my basis if I’m to drop the series or not. Surprisingly, I never felt like counting the episodes I’m in because the first 6 to 8 episodes flew by like a whirlwind. It’s that good. The series if full of heart, energy, combined with a good sense of humor and bits of uncertainties of what the future lies made this interesting and gripping from start to finish (just don’t cheat like what I did, haha!)

At first the comedy came a little strong for my liking as I’m not used to bigheaded, flamboyant heroines. Although knowing Cheong Song Yi’s character as the story progress made me love her and understand why her character has to be that way in the beginning. She is the heart of the drama. I admire her confidence even if at times she tends to be so obstinate its grating on my nerves. I could go on and on of how annoying she can get but she’s someone who knows what she wants, what she has to do to get it, when to give up, when to fight, when to love herself and when to be selfless. Jun Ji Hyun did a remarkable job portraying Song Yi. I’ve only seen her in My Sassy Girl and I can’t even say if I remember how she acted in that film. In YWCFTS she’s superb. I like actresses who know how to show real emotions without relying too much on the cinematography, the music, and the angular shots to make their scenes effective. This drama proves that she can act and that she’s good at it.

On the other hand, Do Min Joon is the face of the series. Come on, admit it. He is one hell of a hot leading man. There is something in his character that is so swoon worthy I can’t even point it out or maybe I’m just so smitten with him I don’t want to think and I’ll just look at him without blinking an eye for hours. All I can say is he is extraterrestrial-ly charming. *sighs with dreamy eyes* Kim Soo Hyun killed me with his oozing appeal. I first seen him in Dream High, though I find him so boy next door in that drama and he look so young and innocent. The years had been good for him and he proved that he can be the next big thing in Korea. I know he is a good actor but his performance in YWCFTS is amazing.

The chemistry of the leads also played a big part of why their tandem worked. We can all agree that they look good together, yes? Let’s also add that they have a marvelous supporting cast. The cinematography and OSTs are also great. One of my favorite scenes/places in the drama is Min Joon’s library. I was (and still) drooling with envy. The bookish junkie in me wants to have that library! I can spend hours, no, days in that place without getting bored! Having Kim Soo Hyun with me is a bonus. Although if it came to a point that I have to choose between Soo Hyun and the library, the latter would win a hundred times over. What? I’m a bookwhore through and through. Books will win by default.

I enjoyed 90% of My Love from Another Star that I’m almost willing to overlook some of the plot holes but the ending didn’t sit well to my romantic-comedy bubble and that was somehow a deal breaker. I know it’s stupid asking for a happy-ever after to a drama where science fiction plays a big part. It was actually the most logical ending for the drama but I just felt it was so unsatisfying. What happens after that? I don’t want to spoil you with my rants, let’s only say that it may have worked for everyone but I am one of the minority that has reservations with the ending. The villain arc of the drama was also given so much attention that they left the mystery of Do Min Joon’s backstory unanswered. We didn’t know much of where he really came from, what’s the deal with his planet and so on. We knew that he is an alien, he came from another star, he has to go back after 400 years on earth if not he will die and that’s it. Knowing these things would have helped us understand Do Min Joon’s world.

In a nutshell, My Love from the Star is fun to watch. It has the formula of making it big and it did. Did I mention that it has one of the best kissing scenes I’ve seen this year? Go on, watch it!

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(This contains spoilers but they're inside asterisks, so you're safe.)

I feel like this is one of those overrated shows.

Honestly, the story wasn't very interesting and some parts were kind absurd.

In my opinion, the leads had minimal chemistry, and I didn't like the male lead at all, I felt like he was unnecessarily rude to her at times and it bothered me that he was so cold all the time.

As for the female lead, I felt like she was the savior of this show, although, some situations were kinda pitiful and I hoped she was a stronger character.

The side characters didn't interest me that much and I didn't like them. It was bothering that (spoiler inside asterisks) *the second male lead imposed himself on the female lead the whole show and never got over her until the end*.

The ending was another thing why I didn't like this show and the main reason for it. The crucial question about the male lead wasn't answered. (spoiler ahead) *how the male lead got to and from his planet since he couldn't do that for all those centuries, how did he do that all of a sudden at random times at the end and why was he dying on earth* Also their situation at the end ended up not being an ideal one (spoiler) *he kept going back to his planet out of the blue leaving her alone and coming back whenever*

So nope I would not recommend watching this one.

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10 EARTH SHATTERING STARS!

Now, if you've EVER read a review I've written, You would know that Kim Soo Hyun can literally do no wrong when it comes to dramas. Jeon Ji Hyun is also another actress I really respect. With the two of them together, I already knew I was going to love this drama. (& I was right!)

The story is indefinitely original. Sure, there are the /typical/ melodrama aspects of it, but as for the story in it's entirety, this one takes the cake. The writing was on point, and the suspense was seriously killing by the end of each episode. I marathoned this in a total of what, 3 days? I just could. not. get. enough!
The 'love-triangle' was laughable, but enjoyable as well. The supporting cast was just as adorable. Yoo In Na makes a good baddie, and I was STILL rooting for her!

The soundtrack is, amazing to say the least. They did an excellent job selecting the songs and it really fit the mood the drama had going for it.

All in all, I'd watch this drama a million times if I could. I'm almost ready to go back and it watch it again, right now, but I'll hold back. Watch this drama. You will love it. Trust me!

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Overall 9/10
I've just finished the final episode so I have fresh point of view.
For me drama started well, then continued being well and finished well. Everything was considered (I think it's very unique if we talk about k-dramas) and I wasn't feeling cheated by the whole story.

Story 9/10
For me, as a big fan of sci-fi, storyline was great. Teleportation, telekinesis and time stopping made in a spectacular way, from technical side is first adventage of this drama. Chemistry between two main characters was really convincing. I must say that this show made me rather laughing uncontrollably than crying. The comedy site was really in my type. Some scenes could really make you cry, but for me, it was smiling through tears. That's why I wasn't never tired of this drama and I enyojed all the episodes. Despite of all this romcom we have here Lee Jae Kyung! He is hot, he is scary and I loved his parts. He introduced suspense to this drama, making it even more interesting.

Acting/Cast 10/10
First time I really liked the male second lead! He actually didn't interrupt main leads, he was sweet and helpful. Good friend, that's all. Park Hae Jin did a great job. As well Hong Jin Kyung, maybe her show time wasn't so big, but she totally got me. Of course I'm bowing very low in front of a talent of Jun Ji Hyun. She was outstanding. Song Yi, very well made character, made my laugh, cry and proud of her. It was refreshing to watch female lead who isn't clumsy, is cute but also very strong and she knows what she want and she knows how to get it. She was a really proud woman and inspiration for me. And Kim Soo Hyun as Do Min Joon. Ok, at first I didn't like this actor at all, I don't know actually why, maybe I didn't like his earlier roles, maybe he is not my type. Whatever. But I must admit he was great there. I can't say nothing against his acting skills. His crying scenes was really touching. The guy knows what he is doing. And I loved the character he played. Likeable, smart and hoplessly in love. There were a lot of more remarkable characters I would like to mention. Like Song Yi's brother, who made me laugh all the time (especially in scenes with Do Min Joon). It may be strange but I really appreciate that the writers add characters like Song Yi's mom or Semi, I adore such bad persons, I can throw my hate at them and I feel cleansed from all the negative emotions.

Music 6/10
Why only 6? Music didn't interrupt me, mostly fitted, but it wasn't very remarkable. Now I can't remember any of the tracks. It wasn't outstanding, that's all.

Rewatch Value 8/10
I don't mostly rewatch dramas, but I think, someday I'll miss this show and rewatch for sure some eps. Mainly because of good sense of humour, and great chemistry between two leads.

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I absolutely loved this drama! If I wasn't crying, I was laughing. The lead actress is so funny, she had me crying in tears half the time with her antics. The drama is really funny but it also has a serious part to it that will keep you on edge. I usually don't like unrealistic dramas like this but never before have I loved a drama more, this drama just takes the cake. The songs were amazing, the acting wasn't awkward at all, everything just flowed smoothly and came together so nicely at the end. This drama will leave you wanting more, not because it had an unsatisfying ending but because you want to see how the cutest couple in drama history(Ok I may be exaggerating a bit)is doing. In other words, this is a drama I think everyone would enjoy. definite 10/10

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Disclaimer: Wall of Text incoming!

Well, I don't know where to start. The finale is still fresh on my mind as I am writing this. I first got wind of this drama when 'The Heirs' ended as this was the drama replacing its time slot. I first thought that the synopsis sounded rather odd.. but unique. I didn't even know who were playing the lead characters.

Story: 10
As I said, the synopsis sounded odd but I went into it without thinking much and boy oh boy was I blown away by the first episode. The pacing was close to perfect. I think if not for the extension we would have had more gripping episodes cause personally I think that the tension was visibly lower during episodes 13 to 15ish. Without going into much detail, the show has managed to combine a lot of genres into one without looking that it is trying to hard.

Acting/Cast: 10
Again, as stated above, I did not know who were playing the main roles when I watched the first episode. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Jun Ji Hyun as the main lead actress. Back when I was in high school, I got my heart broken and 'My Sassy Girl' and 'Windstruck' helped me get through those most troubling times (lol). That being said, I was already biased to her but seeing her act in this drama has intensified that fanboy inside to a whole new level.

The main lead on the other hand was relatively unknown to me. Although I've heard a lot of Kim Soo Hyun from friends, going into the show my expectations were relatively low. Needless to say, setting my expectations low has lead to me being mind blown numerous times over the course of this drama because of his excellent acting. I am surely going over his other shows in the near future.

The supporting cast also defined this drama for me. Gone are the times when the 2nd leads were constantly trying to get in the way of the main leads' love story. Se Mi and Hwi Kyung should have ended up together but oh well, a man can't ask for too much. The Prosecutor and the Detective, Lawyer Jang, Song Yi's Family, even Bok Ja was lovable. Everyone meshed well together, I can only imagine the fun they had making this drama. And of course, let's not forget about Evil Hyung. I felt like he gave this show the fuel it needed.

Music: 10
So many memorable and catchy songs and sound effects, but seeing as I dedicated 3 paragraphs to acting/cast let me make this short: Goodbye (??) by Hyorin.

Rewatch Value: 10
I am already itching to rewatch the entirety of the show but I guess I'll wait for a couple of months so my brain can forget some of the scenes and enjoy them as if seeing it for the first time.

There were a lot of tense moments that made me jump on the edge of my seat. Some funny moments that made me laugh at 2 in the morning. Some sweet and romantic moments that make you all fuzzy and warm inside. And, some melodramatic and heartbreaking moments that just tug at your heartstrings. All in all, there are a lot of episodes worth rewatching.

Overall: 10
I am sad to see this show end. It has made the middle part of the week bearable for me and gave me something to look forward to when I'm bored out of my mind. I definitely would recommend this to anyone looking to start this show! Cheon Song Yi fighting!

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Best. Drama. Ever. The writing was the most concise and moving. The love story the most convincing. The humor was top notch and clever (Jun Ji Hyun was the funniest female character in a drama I've seen). The chemistry was unmatched. The couple the most adorable. The consistently excellent plot line and dialog never wavered. The love between Min Joon and Song Yi was palpable. Each episode grew the relationship and was thoroughly convincing. The writers didn't hold back on the emotions growing stronger and pulling us into those emotions.

There were so many clever dialog scenes at the end of each episode where the protagonists spoke directly to us that helped us understand something that had happened within the episode. They were wonderfully illuminating, funny or maybe even sad but it was those kind of touches that made this drama special, with a pinch of added flavor which will make it hard to forget. Everything about it felt like steak over other K-dramas hamburger.

There have been quite a few stellar K-dramas lately, "I Need Romance 3," "Heirs," Emergency Couple" to name a few. But if I'm pointing an interested party toward their first K-Drama, this is the one. This one will hook them, reel them in and have them coming back for more. I really believe this one sets a new benchmark for other dramas to reach for. Everyone involved in K-drama world, you've been put on notice. "You Who Came From the Stars" has upped the ante and we are all spoiled now.

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Normally im not the type to write a review but this drama is too good.
Let get to the point


Story: if u looking for the fantasy drama this one is the must watch. the story is well written. Not bored at all and every episode ending made u curious what will happen in the next episodes and unpredictable story-line.

Acting/Cast : No one can portray as choen song yi other than Jun Ji Hyun she can make u smile everytime u see her. She can act in every way, emotion, action,and clumsy :P. Kim Soo Hyun portray a perfect role of Alien with a dont-care-whatever-happen character. As well as Shin Sung Rok as a perfect villain role Jae Kyung. A role that made u scare every-time u see him :). Well i can say no one can replace anyone the role been perfectly chosen.

Music: well the music is my ringtone now :P The music fit the story and situation perfectly....

Rewatch Value: For me after the drama end i start rewatched immediately and it still interest me even i know what will going to happen so it 10/10

Overall.. This drama is the best Outstanding,Masterpiece of all drama i have watched. The unpredictable story-line, Acting, and Music made this drama 10/10 :)

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Okay I’m going against the majority here & saying this is an idiotic series, for the following reasons:

1)there is no Chemistry / no relatinship between the leads
The male lead just tells her off all the time. All she does is whinge & talk about herself (even when he’s sick/ injured!). Their relatinship pretty much goes nowhere for 17 episodes.

2) the female lead is annoying
She has great qualities- caring, tenacious & not pretentious- but the development of those qualities are sacrificed to emphasise her as an idiotic damsel in distress- so the male lead has a reason to interact with her. Therefore she’s reduced to being needy & dumb.

3) the male lead is only interesting when he is not with the female lead. The best conversations the male lead has are when he is not talking to the female lead! Seriously - what does he see in the female lead?! The series had me perplexed.

As you can see I got annoyed & stopped watching at 18 episodes.

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