If you have seen the Korean version, You're Beautiful, it would almost be impossible not to compare the dramas. Both dramas have the same story, and a lot of the same quirky scenes or lines, but there is no way to say which is better, both dramas are great in their own way. I really loved Ikemen Desu Ne for the actors. The two leads who played Ren and Mio/Miko were really the whole reason to watch Ikemen Desu Ne. The chemistry between the leads was great, and you could really see them together, they fit together. Ikemen Desu Ne goes a lot faster than the Korean version, so the things that happen between the character, the action, happens immediately, so the drama is never boring. You can always expect something to happen to make the drama impossible to turn off. I've noticed that sometimes Japanese dramas can be a bit slow, but there was never a slow or dull moment in Ikemen Desu Ne. In honesty, I enjoyed the Japanese version a lot more than the Korean version. It's funny, cute, romantic, and just has a great story in general. The only thing that was not the best was the music. There was hardly any music which is a bit different from the Korean version, which had more and better music, but that's not a reason to not see Ikemen Desu Ne. It is definitely a drama to put on your "Plan To Watch" list.
City Hunter is a must watch. It's the whole package: action and adventure, romance, comedy etc. Lee Min Ho does a wonderful job portraying his character, the ups and the downs, as well as the other cast members. Lee Min Ho really broadens his acting ability in City Hunter, which makes him a truly great actor, and I doubt anyone else could have played the role better. The story gets better and better as you watch the drama, more intense, and more heart wrenching. By the time the drama is over you will be wishing for more. The storyline is unique, and the writing for City Hunter is superb. The moral of City Hunter is something everyone who watches City Hunter can take away as a life lesson. If you are wanting to see something that keeps you on the edge of your seat, makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you reflect, not only on the story, but on your own life, and even giggle like a little school girl, City Hunter is a drama that is #1 from the get go, and continues to be all the way through.
A Millionaire's First Love is a tear jerker. From the very beginning I was absolutely intrigued by the story. Many of the tragedies I have seen wait until the very last moment before revealing the sad part of the story, but in this movie it was made obvious from early on. There were no other twists or turns in this movie, it just had the main point; the love between two people that ends in sadness. The love between the two leads was beautiful, and very endearing.Seeing how the characters looked at each other and treated each other was what made this movie worth watching. The only complaint I have is that I didn't see how the two leads fell for each other. In one scene they barely said a few words to each other, and in the next they were confessing their love, so I couldn't see how the feelings they had for each other emerged. What was great was after the confession, how they loved each other. Hyun Bin did great, and I could really feel the emotion his character was portraying. The few songs in this movie were beautiful and went along well with the emotion of each scene. I don't get all teary eyed watching tear jerkers, so I didn't cry, or get upset while watching this movie, so I would easily be able to rewatch it right away, since it was so good but, if you're someone who can't handle sad movies and such, you probably wouldn't be able to rewatch this right away. It's a great movie, and has a ton of emotion involved. I enjoyed watching it, and will watch it over again, and again in the future.
Let me first off say that I was unable to fully complete this drama, because I could not find episode 13 anywhere!! But I don't think that is really relevant concerning my review. I really think that this drama is underestimated. I loved the story about long lost brothers having to work together to inherit their father's money. It's not a story that is typically seen, and that is what attracted me to this drama in the first place. I do think that the drama focuses more on the relationships the brothers develop with the girls in their class rather than with each other, but there is definitely the aspect of brotherly love, and friendship that I thought was one of the best parts of this drama. I think the actors actually did good. I'm not too familiar with Taiwanese music stars, and I know that this drama was apparently an idol drama, and what people typically say is that idols can't act, well I think they did a good job here. Each character had their own unique personality, and the actors did a great job of portraying each and everyone. There wasn't one character that stood out more or less, they each were able to hold onto the spotlight when they needed to. The theme song was extremely catchy, which is a big thing from me, because I don't really like Chinese music, but I really did like the music in this. I will watch this drama again one of these days. It's not a must watch once every month, on every holiday, and during every sporting event sort of drama, but I most likely will check it out again in a year or two. Overall, I thought this drama was extremely cute, and should be higher rated than it is! And if you're able to find the complete 13th episode somewhere, please tell me...I would really like to see how this drama ends.
Ah. I really loved this drama. The story is not the most unique. There are quite a few dramas out there with the whole marriage contract going on, but despite that I highly enjoyed watching Lie To Me. There are some seriously funny moments as well as those heartfelt moments as well. What I really liked about Lie To Me is the fact that it stayed away from the cliches, ex-girlfriend, and the mom...you know what I mean. There was, of course, an ex-girlfriend, and a mom-like-figure, not the mom, who were all "blah blah" and had their panties in a twist, but their roles weren't carried out like they would have been in a typical rom-com. I loved the acting in this drama. The actors didn't do some high-end superb job, but they did really great for their roles. The one character I could not stand was Hyun Ki Joon. When he first appeared on screen I expected, just from his presence on screen, for him to have this manly voice...boy was I wrong. I never expected to hear this high, nasally voice. I wanted to drop the drama right there, because I couldn't stand his voice, but decided to hold out. I never got used to his voice, but it became quite fun to imitate during those repetitive moments during an episode. I've probably said "animida" in a nasally voice a hundred times since watching this drama. I really loved the music. It was so sweet, and the songs and voices were really soothing, not in a new wavish way though, don't worry. I'm not sure about rewatching, but I'll probably end up buying this drama on dvd. I'm serious. I really loved this drama. Overall, I give it a 9. I didn't like the nasally voice, blah, and the story isn't overly original, but nonetheless, this drama was awesome.
I thought that Mei-chan no Shitsuji was a really awesome drama. The story is unexpected. It's not a story that is typically seen, especially the forbidden love angle.I only wish that there was more romance. There weren't many of those romantic, awkward moments that I usually look forward to in romantic dramas. The cast did great, and every character was able to stand out, no matter how small the role was. Mei-chan no Shitsuji really focused on the value of trust, and friendship throughout the drama, which I really admired. The writing was done well enough that the point could get across while still holding onto the story. I usually don't rewatch dramas often, but I would probably want to watch this drama again. I thought it was cute, and had a very interesting story, with great morals.
So, I've been really holding off writing reviews for my favorite dramas, but I felt that it was time to let the MDL community know what I thought about this drama ;) I love the story of this drama, because it gives normal people a chance to see what the life of an idol really is like, well, as alike as a drama would show. The story is cute, but the writing is a little "Hm." There are many times throughout this drama that the character has to verbally say what they are thinking, usually things that didn't need to be verbally told when the audience just could have guessed or figured out naturally. I loved the chemistry between the two leads. They're the sort of couple you would never imagine to fall for each other; a wannabe bad boy, and a nun...hm. I thought that the cast did great. It was cool to see some FT Island and CNBlue, and I liked how the idols in this drama weren't particularly the main leads, but still had an important role in this drama. I loved the characters in this drama. Each one was unique in their own way. I've already rewatched this drama more than once, so I really loved it, but on a non biased level, I would rate the rewatch value at 6. It was a cute drama, which I loved, but I thought it was lacking a bit in the writing department. By the end of the drama I was literally plugging my ears when the dialogue turned to the characters voicing out their thoughts. Overall, adorable drama. I highly recommend seeing it. Don't let the weird character lines bug you one bit. I loved this drama. It was cute, and lighthearted, and one of the most innocent romances I have ever seen.
IT ENDED TOO SOON. I usually think that the allotted time for most dramas is appropriate, but in this case, it ended too soon. I thought the story was too good to be told only in 11 episodes. Buzzer Beat is a drama that deserved to have more too it. It needed more time, so the audience could see the characters develop better, and see the romance between the two leads progress slower. The acting was great. I really loved the acting. Yamapi is already one of my favorite actors, so of course, immediately, because of him, the acting was going to be great. I have only seen the lead actress in Paradise Kiss, and didn't care for her character all that much in the movie, but after seeing Buzzer Beat, I am truly impressed with her acting ability. I loved her character, and especially the character that's Riko's best friend. The theme song had a great melody, beat,rhythm, and was really catchy, except, I didn't care for the singing at all. I didn't think that the singer's voice fit in well with the concept of the drama. I would rewatch this drama, because it was just too good! Overall, I give it an 8. It scores an 8 because I didn't think there was enough time to develop the character's and relationship between the two leads to the point it should have been.
Devil Beside You has a lot of typical drama elements. There's jealousy, miscommunication,a forbidden love, parental issues, and overly drawn out monologues, but despite that, I believe Devil Beside You is worth watching. There's romance, comedy, and a few twist, but unlike many other dramas, those twists aren't drawn out, which is a huge plus. I really loved the characters in the drama, they each have their own unique personality, and issues. Although a few elements are confusing by the near end of the drama, the overall story is good. There are many scenes where there is voiceover, which can be quite annoying, and give the feel of being dupped, but beside that, the quality of sound, story, cast, and music is really good. I would recommend watching Devil Beside You if you are wanting to see something that has the typical drama feel, but makes you feel like you jumped into the manga at times.
Yes, I know, everyone is writing a review for this drama, but why not?! It was a good drama that deserves a good review, and if that good review just so happens to be 10 good reviews, that's alright as well! So, this drama was amazing from the get go. The storyline is unique. The whole idea of time travel and reincarnation, and all that good stuff, makes for a highly interesting story, and it continued to make an interesting story until the very last moment. This drama was well written. There were a few times where things were unclear, mostly toward the end of the drama, that needed better explanation, but even then, the writing was handled well. The characters in this drama were exceptional. The actors who portrayed the bad guys did a wonderful job. The characters were evil with a purpose. The audience could actually see that they had a reason to harbor so much hatred and be so selfish, they weren't just bad without a cause like in other dramas. The love between the two main characters was so endearing and sweet. You could actually feel the connection between the actors. They had great chemistry all the way through. The music has to be the most beautiful I have ever heard for a drama before. The songs were sweet and simple, but at the same time, held so much power. As wonderful as this drama is, it's not highly worth rewatching. It's worth rewatching a lot more than most dramas, but still, something about the ending of this drama dampened its rewatch credibility. Overall, this drama was wonderful, and highly enjoyable. There were funny moments, and sweet moments, and moments where you'll literally be wanting to jump into the drama and choke someone...yes, it's true, you'll have horrible thoughts towards a few particular characters. This drama had everything, and it's definitely worth watching. It's highly enjoyable and I'm so sad to see it end.
The story of Zettai Kareshi is something completely different. There aren't too many stories about a robot. I found that the plot was refreshing and not something that is typically seen, so I kept wanting to watch one episode after another to see what happens. The acting by the two male leads was great. I could really feel what their characters were feeling. But, I thought that the female lead sucked! She was a good actress, but the emotions and feelings seemed extremely forced. I don't really like only having one song for a whole drama, because it can be really annoying, but I actually liked the song. I wouldn't rewatch the drama, because I thought the end was very disappointing. Usually, in the beginning of dramas you can tell who the love interest is, but in Zettai Kareshi you really have no idea who it is until the last few episodes and by the time you've already picked your favorite, you'll be disappointed if the one you're routing for doesn't get picked.It doesn't matter who you pick in Zettai Kareshi, because the end result will still be disappointing. I still think it is a cute drama, and something worth watching if you having nothing else to do, but it's not something that will be rewatched.
The storyline may not seem like something that is unique; a rich guy falling in love with a poor girl. The scenario is overused, but just because it's a commonly used theme that is the main focus in Protect The Boss, this drama has it's own unique twists. I know many people didn't like the extension, but I thought it was cute. The extended 2 episodes might not have had drama, or any important defining moment, but those 2 episodes still had some great moments between the 4 leads, and it had a great ending for this drama. The characters were what made this drama unique. Each and every character was like a big kid. They were constantly fighting with each other over stupid things, and annoying each other, just like elementary school kids would do. That may seem like something that would make this drama a turn off, but it is what kept the drama funny, and made me want to come back and watch the next episode. The character's personalities were hilarious, and no matter how evil the character is suppose to be, you can't hate one character at all. Jaejoong did one of the songs in this drama, so of course the music was great, a lot better than most dramas. Protect The Boss is definitely something worth rewatching. The story was cute and light-hearted, and totally worth your time.
At the beginning of the drama, the first few episodes were hard to get through. Maybe it was because the story hadn't taken off yet, but it took a lot of concentration to finish an episode, but the story finally started to take off. I had high hopes for this drama, and it seemed like it was heading in the right direction. There was enough of that awkward relationship going on between the two leads, as well as the suspenseful drama that has you sitting on the edge of your seat, but somewhere during the middle of the drama, it completely lost it's appeal. The main focus turned to one of the characters who isn't even a part of the main cast, and it seemed like that character took over the show. The relationship between the two leads practically stopped since all they talked about was that other character. There was hardly any romance in this drama except for the very last episode. The drama is great if you throw away all expectations of romance, and just focus on the mystery in the drama. It was a good drama, I just feel that the two leads didn't have enough screen time together. The acting was great, especially Lee Si Young. She did a great job, and really expanded her acting ability. I felt that the actors were the best part of this drama, and if there would have been different actors to play the characters, this drama wouldn't have been good. The music was great, it was a catchy song, but I don't think it went with the whole suspenseful mystery theme that took over the drama. It would be ok to rewatch if you really like more mystery sort of dramas, but for someone who likes to watch more romantic dramas, it wouldn't be worth rewatching.
When I first started watching Dream High 2, I was unsure if I was going to like it, because I didn't like the storyline about already famous stars becoming even more famous. After I watched the first few episodes though, I started to really like Dream High 2, even more so than Dream High. I felt that the story was heading in the right direction, but somewhere along the way I feel that Dream High 2 lost it's gusto. By the middle, the story seemed a bit too rushed. There are still things that are left unclear, and really it seems that the writers just gave up. It fell into a plain, boring pattern. But! I did, however, love the ending. Something about Dream High and Dream High 2's endings really get to me. The ending is realistic, it's not some super, happy, everyone becomes a superstar sort of ending, it's realistic in the sense that it makes it obvious that not everyone can achieve their dreams. I really liked how it ended with the greatest thing each and every character got out of their experience; friendship. I actually liked the cast. I know, I know, Idols. They aren't the greatest of actors, but I really feel like they did a great job! The only two characters I really couldn't stand were JB, and HaeSung. The acting was forced, and I didn't see much chemistry, but I have to be a little nice, since it was JB's first drama, and all. The one I felt did the best was JinWoon. Already a fan of 2AM. It was great to see him act, and I loved his character the most, and I felt that out of all the Idols, he did the absolute best.The music was ok, but there was a lot more music in Dream High. This one focused more on dancing, which I didn't like. I wish they had more music, and more of them all singing together, instead of all the individual performances. I would rewatch this...maybe? It was a good drama, and I did enjoy watching it, but overall, I think that it can't compare to Dream High. I just hope if they decide to make a Dream High 3, the writers can seriously step up their game, because they almost ruined a story that seemed to be going somewhere.
The Princess Man was really slow starting, but once the initial story is covered, the plot of the story itself is amazing. The story is deep and has a lot of good moments. I loved the acting. I felt that the actors did a wonderful job showing emotion, and there is a ton of it. The only thing I didn't like about the acting is that I didn't see any real chemistry between the two leads, so it didn't really seem that they cared for or loved each other all that much. The music was beautiful and was really what set the emotion for the whole drama. I wouldn't rewatch this drama though. For some reason I found it completely difficult to get though. Usually when it takes me only a few days to finish a drama this one took me over a month. It was too slow at times and too heart breaking that I couldn't bare to watch another episode right away. I thought The Princess Man was beautiful, and the first drama I have ever cried while watching. This drama is definitely not light hearted and is a major tear jerker, but it is still good none the less.
