You Who Came from the Stars (2013)

If you're looking for a solid and serious story-line about aliens and immortality, don't read any further. This isn't the drama for you. However if you're looking a generic and occasionally creepy love story with the badly developed backdrop of aliens and immortality, this might be your big break. Maybe. YWCFTS is the perfect example of a drama/show that lures it's viewers in with a promising and somewhat unique concept that gradually gets watered down throughout each episode until you don't even remember what the original goal of the drama/show was and by then you just kind of have to accept it.

+ Cheon Song Yi // If you're looking for female lead who isn't quite written like the rest, Cheon Song Yi is your girl! I wouldn't say she's perfect but her character has the right appeal and ability to keep a viewer interested.

- Shin Sung Rok // Shin Sung Rok being cast in YWCFTS was a big mistake in my opinion. He wasn't utilized enough. You've got a man with such talent and extensive credentials in the theater and the best that you can give him is a mediocre and halfheartedly written villain. He had too much appeal, even overshadowing Kim Soo Hyun in my opinion. However because of the fact that the drama/show was just another generic love-story, his character itself didn't get the treatment that it deserved. I would of liked to of seen his character in another drama, something more serious.

- YWCFTS doesn't choose the typical route of having the leads having an awkward encounter and hating each other for half the series and then suddenly getting put into a forced love-line. No. Instead you're getting this pedophile-esque story about a full grown man who can't seem to get over an underage girl. Not just once but in two whole generations! Because lusting/casting a full grown women would be too normal. you know? Break that status quo.

- Lee Whi Kyung & Yoo Se Mi // If you haven't been swayed by the level of generic yet, there's more! Park Hae Jin is cast just like 70% of any other second male lead. You've got the 'nice guy' who genuinely believes that he should be the man of choice because...he's nice. However like many other leads, he's excessive and borderline delusional. And to contrast that, you've got Yoo In Na who like 70% of any other second women lead, was turned into a bitter and 'bitchy' woman. Because. second male leads get portrayed as 'nice' 'sweet' and second female leads are portrayed as scheming and jealous. Her character lacked depth and sincerity while Whi Kyung lacked reality.

Overall, if you've got a star studded cast anything can and probably will become popular. Whether or not that popularity is deserved or not, I'll leave that up to. Personally, I'd suggest watching it for hype value but nothing else. You've got a generic story-line and lukewarm characters, nothing new.

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How should i begin this review?
Should i start with the fact that this is officially THE. BEST. DRAMA that i have seen in my history of watching dramas?
Or should i start with the fact that this drama exceeded my expectations?

I love the fact that the writers did such an amazing job at carrying out the plot of this drama. It is not a genre that i see done often and i commend you writers...congrats on a now very popular drama.

The cast of this drama was chosen to perfection. I couldn't see anyone else playing any of the roles in this masterpiece, Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun captured the roles perfectly again congrats!!

The OST was perfect!! (cant expand on that it was perfection)*like Do Min Joon* sawrry had to say that sawrry

Overall: i loved this drama i would consider marathon watching it again and crying over popcorn XD I consider it a masterpiece because there are a limited amount of dramas i have watched and was satisfied by the ending so yuppers peppers...i recommend this drama to everyone so watch it ?

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Okay so the MAIN reason I actually watched this was for Kim Soo Hyun, since I'm a huge fan of him. Right when I watched the first episode, I was definitely hooked. It had such a unique storyline, and I just loved the originality of the story. 2013 was already filled with a lot of supernatural dramas, like Master's Sun and I Hear Your Voice, so I was already feeling the vibe of YWCFTS.

Story: I was immediately hooked with this drama. Trust me, these writers know how to play with your emotions. One minute I'd laugh, and the next minute I'm sitting in a corner and sobbing my eyes out. I loved the emotion they put into this. It was really great. The only real problem I had was that the main plot regarding the mysterious side of the antagonist really kind of fell apart as the episodes went on. I mean, it kept you really into it, but then it just kind of ended too quickly in the end for it be really meaningful. Towards the end, the conflicting romance between the two main characters was the focal point. I still liked this, but I wanted a little more from the other stuff too. All in all, it was GREAT.

Cast: Absolutely amazing. Kim Soo Hyun's acting has matured so much, and he's gained a lot of experience in this drama. You can just feel his emotions since he expresses them so well. Jeon Ji Hyun was outstanding. She was just such a lovable character, and I'm happy they created a character as wonderful as her. Her sass and humor really lightened up the show. Plus, when things got serious, she knew how to get serious too. the supporting characters, even the antagonist Shin Sung Rok, really knew how to convey their personalities so well.

If you're a bit hesitant about this drama since it's sci-fi, don't be. It has a great story line, and the romance in this is just so precious and genuine. Don't miss out on this. It's truly a great show to watch!

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"You Who Came from the Stars" is a really fun romantic comedy, with a sci-fi twist. Although it has a lot in common with other romances that involve Joseon & Modern times, the story was unique enough to make it not feel like another past-meets-present-drama-clone. It doesn't stray far from the k-drama romance template, but I think the writers did a great job with creating a love story that's interesting. Also, the premise of alien life was presented in a way that seemed completely plausible, and not really cheesy, or overdone.

It was definitely the two leads that kept me watching. Jun Ji Hyun & Kim Soo Hyun played off of each other very well. Do Min Joon, though stoic most of the time, was a character with some unexpected depth. Chun Song Yi was the epitome of the spoiled Hallyu star on the surface, but was surprisingly likable, relatable, and hilarious! I had so many literal lol moments during the drama because of Jun Ji Hyun's performance. I was also impressed by Kim Soo Hyun's ability to pull off playing a character with so much maturity considering how much younger he is. To me, the best parts of the drama were when they were together, although I didn't cry once for them (and I can be a big crybaby). I was much more amused by them than really emotionally invested.

The supporting cast was also very good, but the other storylines just weren't as strong, and sometimes felt more like filler. The rest of the drama was pretty standard (devious villains, jealous friends, family greed, unrequited love, a crushable second lead...), and not as intriguing as the main couple. Still, I was entertained the whole time while watching, even during slower parts during the last few episodes. I also had no idea what the ending would be, and really liked what it turned out to be, even though it was slightly unsatisfying. The story does end with some questions left unanswered (like who in the world were they talking to? lol.), but I think the writers answered most of the ones that really counted.

Overall I really liked this drama for what it was and enjoyed watching it, but It never gave me that 'can't wait for the next episode feeling'. It's certainly not the best drama I've seen, yet there are aspects of this drama that I liked more than most. I'm not sure If I would rewatch more than a few select clips, but It's possible that I might watch it again one day, although I'm honestly not sure if I could handle listening to "You ARE my destiny..." anymore.

If you're generally a fan of romances about 2 people reluctantly falling in love, then I definitely recommend this one. Just think of the alien thing as a bonus.

***update*** I recently rewatched it and I was still very entertained so I bumped up my initial rating a little. Yes, "You ARE my destiny" is still annoying!

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I was a little hesitant to start this one. I don't like aliens or anything like that, and while the main character is an alien, he doesn't really act like typical alien in most movies/ shows. I went into this drama with a completely open mind, and it had everything I wanted in a drama. This drama made me laugh and cry. I thought the main couple's relationship felt genuine. It was a drama that showed that relationships aren't always going to be happy, but that's just how life is.
The acting was pretty good. I think the cast got along well off screen too, which I think is important to any drama. If people are not getting along well together then it shows on screen.
The music was very good. I will for sure be watching this drama again.
Just watch this drama. It's worth every minute.

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I usually shy away from dramas which female leads are older than the male leads especially when it's obvious on their looks. I don't know why but that is not just my cup of tea. That is why even when i heard so many good feedback about YWCS i chose not to watch it. But boy, how i thank my lucky star that i gave this drama a chance and i did not regret doing so! Otherwise i would never find out the reason why they have to choose much younger male lead and what an awesome reason that was! i don't really get starstruck with korean actors but kim soo hyun left a tremendous impact on me. he's so fly!
Jeon Ji Hyeon played her role superbly. how many times i laughed in most of her scenes. she has so many unpredictable hilarious scenes! although she really looks mature in her role, i was by NO means bothered by it because she was perfect for that role.
now about the drama, although i find it a little bit dragging, all in all it was exceptional. if i"m going to watch it again, i will just skip on the scenes they were not in.

Love it and i love "My Destiny" their ost.

I'm gonna miss this drama!

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WARNING : SPOILER ALERT (I'm trying not to, but I kinda have to give out some elements to explain myself. So read this after completing/dropping the drama please)

Story : 6/10
Honestly I think the story started out GREAT. The first half of the drama was really interesting. But then I have the impression that the writer lost track of her own story.

1 - Some elements were forsaken, like the "long lost love reincarnation possibility". When he saved her from that truck, she said the exact same thing the girl said 400 years ago, and she felt sad and weird after seeing the old hairpin. So there was something planned, it wasn't just random. And then, after a few episodes, it was like none of this ever happened.

2 - I feel the "alien" thing wasn't used to its full extend. I mean in the end, we hardly know anything about his world and his family, if he has one!

3 - The last 5 episodes reminded me a bit too much of My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, so the ending wasn't any surprising at all. You just had the same story: He wants to save her; he loves her, if he stays with her he dies, so he disappear, she tries to get over him but she can’t, then when all seems lost, he comes back and they get their happy ending.

Acting : 7/10
The leads were good together, but the evil characters were not charismatic enough. The bromance was great, sure, but not enough to have me give a high rating. Still, my award goes to Jun Ji Hyun, who gave a really good performance. It’s refreshing to see such strong and nicely flawed female lead. She’s not the perfect hard-working Mary Sue you see in most kdramas.

Music : 5/10
“You AAAARE My Destiny!” No comment.
But still, the OST wasn’t completely annoying, so 5.

Rewatch Value : 6/10
Honestly I won’t rewatch it (and yet I’m a rewatcher) but this isn’t the kind of drama you can only watch once because the pleasure is all about the mystery and suspense, so I guess it’s rewatchable. And some scenes were really funny, so you could actually enjoy it. But personally I don’t think I’ll miss the characters enough to even want to rewatch that drama.

Overall: 6/10
It was a good drama, but sadly I think the writer took a lot of shortcuts and added clichés because she was obviously not prepared enough (that or she was forced to change the story after a few weeks). It was entertaining but not addictive. I enjoyed it, and sure it’s not often you see aliens in a kdrama (most of the time it’s more like ghost or gumihos), but it wasn’t really that original. So I can’t help but being a bit disappointed. Still, you can watch it and enjoy it.

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The main male character is really stupid, almost to the point of lacking in common sense. The main female character is actually just plain annoying and hard to watch. Storyline is full of cliche due to and the characters development are not enjoyable to watch. The music and acting were good overall, I think the actors portray their characters well but the writers for this story and characters are just plain bad.

I only managed to finish this because Yoo In Na was in it. I don't recommend it unless you're looking to stress yourself out with the main characters in this drama. Then again, I'm not blaming any of the actors here, they did a wonderful job, the writers for the characters and story is just not very good.

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Having just finished this drama, I have to say, I'm extremely pleased. I personally loved it, since it was well-executed and always kept me interested.

Starting with story, there were two different storylines going on, one being Jae Kyeong's terrifying murders, and the main being, obviously, the story between Min Joon and Song Yi. The story is typical and a cliched plot, but it was extremely well done, and it never had me bored. Around the last bit, it definitely could have been cut, and the last few episodes all kind of mush together, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

There were some things that didn't get tied up around the ending of this though. The original thing that had been so focused on was completely forgotten, that being the fact that it was Min Joon who saved Song Yi twelve years ago, and how she looked exactly like the girl he knew during the Joseon period. That was a completely dropped fact. The other thing that we never really were told was anything about his world. It's really kind of a shame that it ends with such little information on his world, when the entire last part of the drama is focused on him returning to it.

The entire cast was great. Kim Soo Hyun made the perfect indifferent alien falling in love, and Jun Ji Hyun made that typical female antagonist character into a main that we all loved. Shin Sung Rok as well, played a chilling but awesome character. It felt like he was oozing evil constantly, plotting the deaths of everyone in his way with a smile on his face. Still, I loved Jae Kyeong as a character; he was so terrifying.

The second leads were good too, but they disappear at points of time, and don't get quite enough time for their characters to develop. They were very much used as plot-pushers.

The characters were just great though. I felt like, while they were archetypes of every other character we all know in dramas, they were so quirky in their individual ways that it brought a fresh start with character cliches. Do Min Joon was the 'typical cold guy', but even with warming up to Song Yi, his personality doesn't make this drastic change in the name of love, which is what we usually see. The way their relationship progresses and they develop is what I found the best, since it didn't feel like a typical drama to me.

I enjoyed the OST, and thought it fit well most of the time, or simply faded into background music. There wasn't any point where it sounded horribly off, and I liked the songs.

I am not a rewatcher, but I can see the appeal in watching this over, maybe just for certain scenes.


Overall, the ending was a bit weird, but it was great. There was nothing that really frustrated me to the point of anger either, which happens sometimes. The characters and the actors playing them were really the best. This drama is something that ends with satisfaction. I didn't feel like it needed more, and I didn't feel sick like with the usually-cliche happy endings. It was a satisfactory watch, and I would suggest it if you have some sort of interest in great acting and a cute story.

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I loved it... At first I wasn't sold on the alien thing (first episode), but once I got passed it. I could not stop watching. I wanted to finish it badly but my eyes can only take 3-4 episodes at a time, plus the world is still turning so I have responsibilities to do besides finishing a 21 episode drama.

By the way, I did not watch this based on movie actors and actresses... I don't even know them, I watched purely for the story and it got me hooked.

Bottom line, fun, light, funny, little drama (not too heavy) and romance, so if you are looking for the next ROMCOM to watch, this will fit the bill. =)

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