the different between a good drama and a brilliant drama is that the first one you just enjoy watching it and once it is finished you look for the next one but the second one "the brilliant drama" makes you live through it, you feel, cry, suffer, and laugh with it. In this drama you feel you are each character in it.
i also liked how the characters grow up and changed throughout the story.
it deserve to be watched more than 3 times at least.
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Usually the problem that occurs with most dramas is that they aren't able to hook you untill the end.
I have to say that "secret love" is one of the good made one, which have a storyline able to make you follow it till the end!
Other thant the storyline the actors were all handsome and capable!
What should I say if you want a drama that is entertaining(well done), that has Romance (and even if it isn't a totally new approach it can't be called cliché) and has great and handsome actors, This is surely your drama!
Good watch
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OK! So Y was this drama so good. I think that it brought out an ugly truth about life & how hard it can be for anyone. No matter if u have all the money in the world or if u r dirt poor. It made no difference in this drama. Every1 had huge scars. Even the minor players had some bad stuff in their closet.
When they totally dropped that BOMB in epi 15 I was all like..."OMG r we about to have an extension..." But I didn't figure that would happen this close to the end of the drama. Not like they r going to spring something like that this late in the game.
The ending was alright! The last kiss scene killed me. They made it seem like they knew each other well off screen....if u know what I mean (wink, wink, hint, hint). Good job actors. & Good job writers for keeping me totally interested. I thought the last epi was a little hurried, but they finished it up nicely & covered all their bases.
Rly good drama! I enjoyed every emotional roller coaster ride minute of it.
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This is one of the dramas that you will feel like your just beside the charakters. The actors and actresses are brilliant and you will feel every emotions and hardships they will go through. The main couple have sooo much chemistry, they fit so well together. *__*
i felt this drama was a great journey and you will never regert watching it. 16 hours well spend ! :)
So go on and watch it and agree with me hihi :D
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The plot was great, somehow predictable... (but it didn't prevent to be hooked by the screen), the actors did a great job, the music was so fitting.
Love starting from revenge- i think it's the most passionate one.
While watching this drama all my emotions were mixed.
It's an absolutely MUST WATCH drama...
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Story: I really enjoyed the story. Everyone have secret. Each and every one of them is different. But the story, was fresh. From episode one to the last episode. All the things that was happening was just beyond what I have expected. It kept me on edge most of the time. In Korean dramas you see a girl do anything for man she love, but this one was different. It doesn't focus on the main character, but the people as well. If you are in a mood for something different then this drama is a must. Some might like it, and some might not. I felt the ending was a bit rushed and it could have been better.
Acting: The main characters and supporting character did a good job. I really hate the mom and Do Hoon. Bae Soo Bin, I really hated his character. So props to him for doing so well.
Music: My favorite was Incurable Disease by Navi.
Rewatch: Definitely, but not for a while.
Overall: I really enjoyed this drama. There were some parts that was draggy, but overall it was good.
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acting: Jung Eum!! her acting skill is not a joke! I became her certified fan after this drama!! ~she's one of the best actress I've seen in crying and all^^
bae su bin?this is definitely his best act I've seen out of his dramas.
overall the cast are all good!!^_______________^ you'll definitely like them all;)
Music: I love the ost, my favorite is: ~I believe that I love you
rewatch value: It's a great drama but I won't rewatch it again it's not because I didn't like it, it's just that i don't know what to say..xD
overall: I rated it 9 watching this drama felt like I'm in a long journey :)
I recommend it to those are into melodramas and to those who have a dirty little SECRET!
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Since the synopsis is what made everyone curious about the drama first, it's not like you were thrown into cold water. So, of course I knew what was coming. After showing the key incident, the drama starts quietly to show how everything began. After that, most times it just evolves in a way you maybe already foresee - but in a good way, it's not getting boring or someting. It's more like you're anticipating every new development as you want to know whether your judgement was right or not. It's also not without surprises. There are plenty of surprises as well.
What makes the story and the drama so valuable is the cast. Seriously, this awesome cast! Except for Ji Sung and Bae Su Bin I didn't know anyone of the actors here (ok, some of the supporting roles I've seen already somewhere else, but that's not the point here). I only knew Ji Sung from Protect The Boss where he was really good but didn't make me follow his work further. And as for Bae Su Bin... only saw him in 49 Days but can't recall his acting there since it's been too long. So, at the end I was very surprised by all those astonishing actors esp. him. He totally nailed his role here and kinda changed my view of him. So, overall all of them never failed to impress me. Whether it was the bad guys or the good guys or the good ones who turned bad or vice versa. At no point I was ever annoyed by their actions or behaviour whether they acted just like jerks or hypocrites or threw stones in the good guys' ways. I could always comprehend their actions and even loved those moments.
In the end that's the most charming point of this drama, the acting, plus a good script. There are some scenes where you think: 'If that didn't happen, things would have turned out different. She would have ended up with someone else.' It's rare, that I have those thoughts about a drama.
Furthermore, you can actually see the character development here. Not from one person or two but everyone. That's quite enjoyable because you don't have to worry that one of them might fail your expectations. I have to admit, some side characters remained a bit shallow and at some point it bothered me. But in the end I think I can forgive that. (I'm even a little surprised at how the company thing turned out in the end.)
If I had watched this drama when it aired, I don't think I would have had the same feelings towards it. Don't get me wrong, it would still not have effected the rating. Just the feeling would have been somewhat different although I don't know how to explain it.
At some point I thought I wouldn't want to rewatch the drama because the same anxiousness wouldn't be there or at least be the same as the first time. But now I think different. The first half of the drama was very intriguing, watching that vengeful person slowly turning and not being able to resist any longer in the end.
So, to cut it short: I enjoyed this drama very much!
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I am not usually a fan of the more serious dramas. It was so dark in the first few episodes I almost quit watching it around the 6th episode... but I am so glad I hung with it, because it got so good after that. The story is really compelling, and I love how they reveal bits of the story as the lead characters are finding them out. I know I am not alone in hating misunderstandings in Dramas. I get so frustrated when you know character A never did what character B thinks they did, but it takes 3 episodes for character B to find out. In this one, everything everyone is doing makes sense based on what you know at the time.
The acting is amazingly good. I hated Bae Su Bin so much after this drama, I had a hard time seeing him as a sweet character after this drama. I am sure that is a compliment to his acting, although, I found him a bit over the top in a couple of scenes. I became a fan of both Ji Seong and Hwang Jung Eum after watching it the second and third time through. Seriously they deserve Oscars(or whatever the equivalent award in Korea is) for their performances. The scene where she crosses the street to get away from him is so good. I recommend this drama to everyone. Watch this when you want to be completely absorbed in the story and characters. It is not light viewing.
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However, I rated it low because it was just not my thing. I watched it, but I thought it dragged in some sections, especially after ep10. The co-orporate espionage thing was underexplained at times, and over done at others. I didn't care for it. Then the leads... all of them were pretty harsh towards each other - except our poor spineless, apologising victim of a female lead. First she was betrayed (after making a stupid decision to take the fall), then she was tormented by the lead. I understand how she developed that woe-is-me, I'm-to-blame-for-all-the-problems-in-the-world mindset, but it became annoying. It still wasn't brain friendly to watch. I wanted her to bitchslap and/or publicly shame some of the people who wronged her at least.
The torture and the stalking... no words. I was looking for a possessive male lead to watch though, and this fit the bill in an unfortunate fashion. I didn't like MH's decisions, especially regarding the 2nd female lead. The four leads behaved bizarrely towards each other. I found myself thinking over and over "So you all hate each other? Why the hell are you trying to hold on to each other." I'm not even going to get into character analysis. When I reached ep 13 or 14, I found myself thinking... "Why am I wasting my life watching this?" That's a bad thought for a drama. However, Ji Sung is a draw so I completed it. Upon review of the show however, I found I didn't like the story or characters at all.
The poor rating is personal preference. I like romantic romantic dramas with leads who show they care and who can't be torn apart by any 2nd leads. Secret was a bit too dark for me. Ji Sung was wonderful to watch though. His possessive, protective, chaebol character was just right... if it was toned down and in another setting lol. I want to see MH's character totally devote himself to another lead in another show (without the torture). But the story is what it is so I must say objectively that Secret was well executed, excellently acted by all the actors, and the story was a genius of a thing for people who like that kind of story. Objectively, I'd give it a 10. Personally, I'd not rate it so high. Confusing.
Music: On spot. One of the best OSTs and the music fit the scenes they were played in.
Rewatch: No, because it's not my kind of story.
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However secret was different. Yes it was unrealistic but it has a sense of realism, EVERYTHING will be explained every little detail sometimes you just have to wait but the thing i t gets straight to thepoint I mean you learn the whole plot in the 1st ep
There is so much symbolism in here that I feel goes so unnoticed.
The acting is phenomenal you actually feel the pain I don't know if it was a great story line or great acting that made this show so great.
The music was so amazing Incurable disease is by my favorite song its such a beautiful touching song and Ailees voice pops up quite a bit throught the show for tears that stole the heart ( Alieenslovealiee)
There was never a dull moment and let me tell you there were some unexpected twists the writer didn't go with the typical scenes and even though it seemed like it needed more episodes they lived up to their 16 and did it in such a great way that it was not rushed
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Worth watching for the beyond magnetic chemistry.
An intense melodrama of a rich man falling in love with an innocent woman, imprisoned for her boyfriend's hit-and-run murder. This is the plot of the drama. Seems like a straightforward plot?The incident involving the two leads made their love very unlikely, and it set up my curiosity to see if they can pull it off or it will be ridiculous. Well, they did pull it off, believe me! The writers took a somewhat weak idea, and crafted something definitely worth watching. They showed that love can come from hate very naturally. Congrats.?
Pacing-wise, it was boring in the first 8 eps, better when the leads are together, and the last episode was F-L-A-W-L-E-S-S! It rewards my patience with amazing plot twists and shocking reveals. The romance feels normal, it feels right to see hate turns to doubts, doubts if she is actually guilty, and why he started caring and loving her.
Subjectively, this is not a type of genre I enjoy. I’d hate this story if it wasn’t for the couple. I think they overdramatized the female lead, they put her into too much messy situations, and the male lead is your rich-naughty man archetype; He's that toxic male lead in kdrama world that I never approve to exists.
The main reason I kept watching is the acting; Hwang Jung Eum pulls all my heartstrings. I felt every scream, every cry, even when she was smiling, I felt her pain behind that smile. Ji Sung, as you might already know…? He’s my #1 ? Although he's great, his role here is not my favorite compared to others where he’s in the spotlight. But him with Jung Eum shared a shivering chemistry! Special mention to Bae Su Bin, for he delivers! I hated him passionately!
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