Imitation (2021)

Not PERFECT but FUN!!!!!

I think viewers nowadays expect some perfectly written kdramas with top tier actors and flawless characters. This drama is NOT THAT!!! However, it is sooooo entertaining and addicting to binge watch. It's really cliche and cringy to the point that it's actually good. The bromance between the Shax members with all the bickering and teasing, the love-hate relationships between managers and the idols and the lowkey flirting between girl groups and boy groups. This drama has it all!!!

It also touches a lot on the current issues of the kpop industry including reporters blackmailing companies using idol couple scandals, agencies abusing and mistreating their idols, young and naive trainees taken advantage of and suicides due to pressure from the industry. If you are a fan of kpop or atleast are familiar with it, give this drama a shot.

The cast also did not deserve the hate they received as I think their acting are up to standards....obviously it wasn't a gong yoo or a son ye jin performance but it is good enough.

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Worth to watch

Production: This drama has a great cinematography, the color grading they use was great. But unfortunately they cant't promote it properly, KBS and Kakao promote the group but with no context. So what's for? People might be confused an then don't give a fudge.

Story: A little bit different from webtoon. But there's no plot hole found on ep 1. Flashback transition was smooth, you wouldn't feel strange or confuse. The first episode contain Maha's Journey from beginning till become Lalima's copy. I enjoy watching this, the story is fresh an would give you new things.

Acting: Overall great. Nayoung a little bit awkward in the first minute, but she's doing great with crying scene. Minseo great, but when it comes to crying she's a bit meh. There's some scene where's Maha doing an strange expression, but i can tell she's a great actress. Yunho sounds a bit awkward when he talks, but he can improve, i can see it. Suwoong, he's great because i feel annoyed with his role. First, Jongho a bit awkward but then he's improved and become cutie pie. Jun, i feel annoyed with his role, good things then. Jiyeon, she's only got 2 minutes scene but i can accept it because the first episode was intro to Maha, her stage presence we can't deny, she's professional. Jiyeon is a great actress so i'm not gonna worry about her.

Music: All i can say is GREAT, i like omega3's song lol. Lalima's song? thumbs up, i want to listen for the full version, it's a bop.

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A REEEEALLY GOOD SHOW (I mean it contains a little spoilers??)

Okay first things first, kpop guys as the actors with their amazing visuals was literally one of the best things in this show ??
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I loved this show so much~ I was balling my eyes out at the song. Seeing La RiMa worried about the girls when they went to audition was touching too. I loved the plot of how they originally didnt get along but they got over it pretty fast and started crushing on each other. Ryoc was adorable trying to win her over lolll. As a Atiny i was salty watching Yujin put the moves on Hyunji lollll was like "he's smiling a liiiittle too much -.- ik he aint that good of an actor" lolll all jokes aside i really enjoyed the show and the acting was great. If there is a chance of a season 2 I'd love to see it. Kinda see how Ryoc's and Maha's relationship develops and how JH get's bigger and ofc the problems with fans reaction to them dating. Such a good show, I recommend it 100%

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ATINY's UNITE!

I'm 99% here for ATEEZ, 1% here as a K-Pop fan and 100% stoked af about this whole series! Even if you aren't a K-Pop fan, we can all relate to parts of this drama in so many different ways whether from being overlooked, scared, jealous or in love. Obviously, I was OBSESSED with the cast, from the visuals to the singing I was hooked! The romance had a few cheesy parts, but nothing to serious. In the beginning it was a little cliché but it got so much better as it went. It was incredibly realistic with issues of personal life and being overworked in the industry. Shipped set sail and their was really cute bromance. The last ep put me in tears and I love it lol
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Love it so much I can't wait for more!

Ahh so far it may be cheesy but it seems so good can't wait for more! I think it'll be really interesting to see the other side of the idol industry through this show and that the actors seem pretty well equipped considering most of them are idols or former idols. They've put so much effort into the show and I can feel it. They're actually dancing and singing and even went as far as to make real twitter accounts and go on music shows. That's dedication and so admirable. Plus since acting is new for some of them they're already making me excited to see where their characters go. There's so much they could do and I know they changed a lot from the webtoon so it'll be interesting.

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Honest review~

Im a fan of korean drama since 2016 and I've seen a lot of dramas from drama, thriller, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, idol, and historical dramas and I was actually amazed by this new actors. Honestly speaking idols acting in a drama was kinda awkward but because the story focuses more on idols I think their acting was real because they already have experienced a daily life of being a trainee turned into idol and I think its suited to have idols in this drama. And it was great seeing almost all of them know how to act properly and I'm still looking forward on what ending we will get!

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Great!

The ratings are so low for no reason. My only assumption is other fandoms are just that petty and hate seeing other groups/idols succeed.

The show is actually really great! I highly recommend so don't let the poor ratings fool you!
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This drama is an eye opener to the kpop world

Damn!!!!! The story line is great and i must admit that every cast fits their character too. Oh, KQ debut too ?. Watching this drama, i saw the struggle of these idols. It aint easy to debut at all.

The ost, i won't lie, i'm not into it yet but i think its because this is just the first episode.
I never expected it to be this good, but it was awesome. I thought the actors wont be so natural since a lot of them made their acting debut with this drama, but i was shocked at how natural they all are.

This is a must watch for every kpop stan out there. Also for non kpop stan. I love this episode so much. They surprised me a lot.

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Realistic idol life, humanistic side.

This drama for a KBS is pretty dark, don't let the idol cast or story fool you. It has subject matter that goes beyond the stage, and pictures. It has a real humanistic approach which is a great comparison for idol from training to veteran. These can be easily comparison to personal growth, resilience and and achievement to personal potential.

This is really fast paced story telling, honestly didn't even feel like an hour passed. The story is well written, I am not familiar with the original webtoon, but this alone is compelling on its own. That alone without any previous knowledge of the series looking forward towards the rest. I am also impressed in the hybrid of the connection of this series from drama and real life social media. I personally am excited to have that real life interaction outside the drama.

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