We're all too familiar with the story of Hana Yori Dango and how it's been adapted in every country in the world but for me, this adaption in its mother country did the story the most justice. the drama stuck to the original plot with some occasional tweaks which made it much easier for viewers to digest (The red card, bullying scenes etc which were much more brutal in the manga).
Anyway, on to the good part, isn't then lead couple just the CUTEST beans together? I was sceptical of Domyouji's actor at first cause I'm a freaking superficial bitxch and thought he wasn't good looking enough to play the innocent bad boy but HOLY HELL was I wrong. His charm won me over by the 5th ep and I was team Domyouji all the way to the last ep, despite always having second lead syndrome in the Taiwanese, Korean and Chinese versions. Like, I give him serious credit for being able to do that.
Female Lead is probably the most irritating one out of all the versions. This girl has her own mind and there is no overacting or cringy moments with her, which was a recurring problem in the Korean remake. she fits the role so well and I really ADORED her and Domyouji in the end.
The side characters complement each other so well and their group dynamic/CHEMISTRY is just the best.
If you're looking for a fun, light-hearted and utterly charming drama, look no further cause I'm telling you, THIS IS IT.

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I feel like a giddy child watching this drama. For a series with such a serious revenge plot and all the political entanglements, it managed to make me feel all mushy and emotional when I was through with the 16th episode. Truly an unforgettable drama with amazing cast, amazing music (you will find yourself singing Eternal Love weeks after you finish Healer, that's a guarantee), amazing plot with very minimal plot holes.
Male Lead - PERFECTION, like lol I was shook at how flawless this man is. Ji Chang Wook is just BURNING I this drama and whenever he fights the bad guys, I fangirl over and over. Ok, apart from his personal perfection, he was also perfect with the female lead. I'm all about the CHEMISTRY between the leads and damn, these two really delivered, their lil kiss on a certain episode is OOH LA LA, would probably bring me back from a coma if I was ever in one.
Female Lead - Funny as hell and is actually an USEFUL character, not one of those whiny little. bitxches that needed to be saved by the male lead every episode. She has an interesting arc and I was actually interested to know more about her as a character and not just for the romance with male lead.
This drama reminded me of City Hunter but it's so different. I love City Hunter to death but when compared to Healer, it lacked in emotional depth and the back story of Healer is more convincing and well put together for sure.
If you want to laugh, want to swoon, want to cry, want to get mad at the bad guys and want to cheer when our badass hero & heroine fuvked them up, please don't skip Healer. DON'T SKIP IT, IT'S JUST THAT BLOODY GOOD.

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So I started watching this drama after the lead actors got married in real life. I expected an overflowing CHEMISTRY and while there certainly was, the director seriously underdeveloped the romance storyline and overall, messed up an interesting relation that could have been unforgettable.
I wasn't completely disappointed as there are parts I really enjoyed and I adored Jung Hae In (male lead's sidekick), he was so darn pure and funny. Which is why we kinda come to resent the male lead in the end...
Male lead - Started out so strong, so intriguing and yea, so HOT as a vampire doctor. I won't deny that. For the first 5 eps I was totally on board with him and female lead, I didn't mind the slow progress, in hope that it would get better but fuvk, it does not. While other tsuderes like him melt about halfway through the drama, he just freaking doesn't, until is dumb ass decisions got everyone dear around him (almost everyone) KILLED. Wtf is that, his uselessness towards the end of the drama really frustrated me and the story dragged for so long I had to force myself through 20 eps.
Female lead - Again, started out strong as a brilliant surgeon who doesn't let anyone trample over her. I liked that. But then it became her only trait, HOLY STUBBORNESS. For the life of me I could not understand why the director let her character became so overbearing and she is always butting head with the male lead for the DUMBEST reasons.
It's unfortunate how it ends because this series started out with so much potential and an actual interesting premise. I won't say I regret watching it but I can't exactly I recommend it to anyone else either unless you want minimal romance, a bunch of random and confusing plots thrown together to keep the show "suspenseful" but actually made the story obnoxious to viewers.
I have to congratulate the actors though for making the show somewhat watchable despite the materials they've been given.

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Yes, stories about people being able to see ghosts and how their lives are turned upside down for that have been around for ages with repetitive humour, no emotional value and non-existent suspense . But alas, thank the Lord that is not the case with this drama.
From the start to finish, I was HOOKED with the female lead. She's not a pushover at all but is not annoyingly bossy and is quirky in her own way without being over the top about it (also Gong Hyo Jin has like the best legs out of all the K-drama actress I'm sure of it). The male lead, is well... a bit of a jerk (like a massive one in ep 1 though) butttttt fear not because his character development can only be described as EPIC. It was beautiful to watch their relationship blossom through mutual trust, respect and their hilarious encounters with the ghosts.
While I laughed like crazy at parts, this drama is also VERY good at pulling and tugging your heartstrings, as the core storyline brings so much emotions but the side stories in every episode are so refreshing and you can't help but feel warm inside with each happy ending for the ghosts.
The actors are so brilliant I truly believed they were their characters, including the second male lead and sometimes I rooted for him until our main couple is back on the screen and I was team So Ji Sub all over again. Plus it's darn CUTE when he gets jealous lol, you will laugh and feel tingly at the same time.
All in all I adored this drama and can watch it over and over again. So touching yet touches of humour graze the story effortlessly and the CHEMISTRY between is lead is astounding. Watch this now or live to regret it. I mean it.

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I remember when I was so excited watching this drama years ago and even now I find myself coming back to MV edits of this couple of Youtube haha, I have no shame about that because DAMN, the CHEMISTRY between these guys made me feel like I'm third-wheeling them through the screen.
The plot isn't one to blow your mind but it was well put together and entertaining enough for you not to feel like you're being forced to sit through 20 eps of it.
Male lead - LOVE LOVE LOVE and not because he's Lee Min Ho. I like his role here much better than in Boys Over Flowers and y'all better thank the stylist for giving him a much more attractive hairstyle lol. He's like the perfect hero - goofy when he's around female lead and his friends, but he will show his awesome martial art skills and he's no nonsense when needs be. I also need to mention, this couple's kisses are always so unexpected and I was always like "Ooh is it happening wtf didn't see this coming" but they're good, trust me. *wink*
Female Lead - Beautiful, strong, brave, a total kickass and she's not your typical K-drama crybaby. She's a perfect match for the male lead. I admit that there are scenes she got on my nerves with her dumb thought process but that's a tiny fraction. most of the time she's a great character.
The acting from everyone is good and the main villain's acting was actually so convincing that you hate him, but feel pity for him at the same time. The side characters are great and brought amazing comic relief to the show from time too time, which is like almost every episode, especially Kwangsoo's character and the Uncle.
Grab your blanket, popcorn and get ready to binge watch this action-packed, light-hearted humour with some serious political issues Drama. You have been told, Go do it NOW.

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