This drama handled an interesting and difficult subject matter with great results. I laughed and cried along with these lovable characters, and still listen to the music daily!

My Rating: 9.0

In Short: Gong Hyo Jin never disappoints me, and neither did anyone else involved in this drama. I really liked the unconventional way it handled mental disorders.

Pros: The cast was great, the music was fantastic and the drama was well written and did not have the classic "second leads". I did not miss them!

Cons: Hae Soo's anxiety disorder was a bit too "easily cured" in relation to how big a deal she made of it. It would have made no difference if she had just been a little prickly.

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An easy watch with a winning cast, Emergency couple was a bit long, but still enjoyable in the end.

My Rating: 8.5

In Short: I really enjoyed this drama. For me, Song Ji Hyo makes a winning heroine, and I was glad to see the main characters grow throughout the drama. Dramalands most adorable baby warrants extra points.

Pros: It felt like they took medicine as a discipline seriously. The main couple were cute, even though I'm thoroughly against reuniting exes. Kang Gary cameo Daebak!

Cons: The exes reunite trope is uncomfortable for me. Also, the side characters could have been a little cuter/funnier to make this more of a comedy.

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Arang and the Magistrate was everything I hoped for, except for addictive. The leads were cute and the plot and setting was really interesting and surprisingly non-nonsensical. The show also kept a decent balance between suspense/danger and cute/funny.

My Rating: 8.5

in Short: I’m still surprised that I wasn’t addicted to this drama, because it had all the elements it needed and more. Probably it was a slight pacing problem that held it back from being perfect. The mythology, mystery and cheesy effects were great.

Pros: An extensive universe filled with fun mythology and logical mysteries which kept me guessing. I also enjoyed the main characters and the villain with a believable motive.

Cons: The pacing (and perhaps the sageukness) was probably what held it back from being a crack drama for me.

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An engrossing tale of a woman trapped by her own choices and ambitions. Yoo Ah In as the young man who enables her to free herself is a revelation.

In Short: This is the most emotionally involved I’ve been with a drama so far. The entire series (including the end) is expertly plotted and acted. Not for everyone, but if you tolerate some thoughtfully slow pacing, this is the melodrama for you.

Pros: Well directed, well cast, well written and beautifully shot. Through a 20 year age difference, the lead couple sizzled in a realistic way.

Cons: Yoo Ah In is significantly older than 20, and you can sort of tell. The acting (and some thoughtful styling and makeup) pulls it off though.

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An innocent guilty pleasure, this drama was Boys over Flowers if it had been well produced, with inappropriately aged actors. And ugly sweater humour. I still have nightmares that “Love is the Moment” suddenly plays at unsuitable moments in everyday life.

In Short: A fun ride, where I really just wanted everything and everyone to be BETTER. The immense number of characters should have reduced screen time for brooding, listening to music in tandem, and creepy parental romances. Instead, everyone got the short end of the stick.

Pros: The one-liners were great, and the Chan Young - Bo Na romance was really sweet.

Cons: Kim Tan turned out to be one of the most boring leads I have seen to date. They could have limited the number of slow walks - grab wrists - meaningful stares moments to under two times per episode. Love was not those moments.

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Don't lie, people! It could result in a 16-episode drama full of break-ups and make-ups that ultimately could have been avoided with honesty and understanding. Bonus point for Kim Seul Gi, she is fricking fantastic in everything.

My Rating: 7.0

In Short: I somewhat regret watching this drama all the way through. I especially disliked the female lead character and the overall dishonesty of all the main characters. Cuties Yoon Sol and Do Joon Ho was its saving grace.

Pros: The cast was fine, I really like the male leads and the side characters. I liked the flashbacks as a way of getting insight into Tae Ha and Yeo Reum's past, as well as the interview structure.

Cons: This whole plot was built around lies, which annoyed me to no end. I also struggled with Jung Yu Mi's appearance. I don't often dislike the looks of k-drama actresses, but I had serious problems understanding why all these men liked her (character personality was not helping). She looked way too skinny and a little too old in this drama.

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This 3-episode mini-drama is a must watch for fans of strong ass-kicking female leads, and has just enough heart to make an impact.

My Rating: 9.0

In Short: The only thing I didn’t like about this mini-drama was how short it was. This premise, with it’s bad-ass Nikita/The Bride Heroine, could have been excellent basis for a more extensive plot.

Pros: Surprising emotional depth for such a short drama. They even fit some high school flirting as a great juxtaposition to all the killing. Han Groo was great.

Cons: The short length of the drama lead to some plot lines being rather thin. Also, they sure worked hard to make it very clear that this was on a cable network.

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My favourite noona romance and a wonderfully quirky female lead. This show could not have entertained or engaged me more.

In Short: A show full of wonderful characters and a great setup. Noona romance with cohabitation is rare, but glorious. Everyone should have a puppy like that.

Pros: I love everyone in this show. The female lead is superbly flawed, in a good way. Super cute chemistry both with first and second male lead. A rarity indeed: I also liked the female second lead. Go figure.

Cons: Some of the courtroom stuff was drawn out. Sesame street law was a little hilarious, but not always in a good way. For the main case, they should have considered real law.

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Great actors and a well executed premise, this one was a pleasant surprise for me.

In Short: Great visuals and casting. Loved the main couple, did not like the ending. They should also have spent some more time on Min Joon as a character. He seems to exist only for Song Yi.

Pros: Compelling lead couple, and a great female lead character. The nation’s goddess indeed. Kim Soo Hyun looks great in a suit.

Cons:
- Wormhole.
- Title: Why not settle on a simple English title? I have reverted to calling it “Star man alien dude” for some reason.
- Why is he suddenly an idiot towards the end? Hiding your powers would have been easy.

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