Masterpiece of 2024!

I began watching this drama for Jang Ki Yong after loving him in "My Roommate is a Gumiho" - 2021. It didn't took long before I started watching the drama not for him, but because of how amazing it was. Let's discuss all aspects:

Storyline:
The plot is beautiful. It all goes amazingly and the bond between the leads is something quite new in the drama world. I get a different vibe in comparison to other dramas.
The superpowers plot is not overdone, and greatly written. Something I really liked is the bond between Ina and Gwiju especially in ep 9. And Ina and Junwoo are such cuties !!! <3

Characters:
Besides the villan mother we do have great character development. I like how Donghee and the grandma are finally realizing the price of their past actions and doing some growing up. Dahee was first presented as a negative character, but we quickly learned she's a sweetheart as well. Her bond with Ina is a pleasure to watch. And her with Gwiju... again I really like their relationship.

OST:
Thumbs up to Lee Sora's OST. <3

Acting/Cast:
The acting is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Especially Jang Ki Yong's in ep 10 accident. It looked extremely real and natural. Chun Woo-hee is slowly becoming a favorite of mine. She's doing a great job. Also Claudia Kim and So-e are showstealers. I am glad we can see Caludia's gorgeous visuals in the end! And MOON WOOJIN!!! I first watched him in "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" and was shook when I saw him again in "Castaway Diva". I really enjoy watching him act. I am sure he'll become an amazing actor as an adult. Can't wait to see him portray adult roles in the future.

Overall:
Give it a try, you might find yourself enjoying the drama!

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A different kind of medical drama

After being a lover of medical dramas I was eager to give Dr. Slump a try. I am not going to lie. It was not my style the first episode. How extreme Haneul was in her teens triggered me so much that I was thinking of dropping the drama. But I gave it another try. It is different then Dr. Romantic and Hospital Playlist which are favourites of mine. Because it is not fully medical, as dumb as it might sound. It is more about overcoming hard times during life - no matter what you work as or what you do. It is about getting back on your feet after one of the many storms of life.
I feel like the drama is definitely more slow-paced than others and there is not as much action, giving it the potential to become a comfort drama to many.
I love the bond between the leads. It is beautiful to watch and you can really see how much they care about each other. It is beautiful.
You should give it a try.

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Our Beloved Samdal-Ri

I watched this drama because of the amazing cast and my love for seaside dramas. I enjoyed Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha and thought I'd enjoy this one too. Well, I was not wrong.

I loved the acting, storyline and OST. To be fair, the pace is pretty slow and I sometimes got annoyed because of Samdal since she was initally portrayed as a badass fl, but was hesitant to uncover the truth behind the scandal. However, I quickly realised that she maybe didn't feel the need to do so and was probably exhausted by the hectic continent life.
The story had many beautiful plots: Jindal and Daeyoung, Haedal and Dolphin Guy and more. I loved seeing Eunju going down and the fact that karma had hit her before Samdal spoke up. I clearly needed to do some thinking in order to understand that the storyline went on perfectly.
The last episode was amazing to watch and one of the best I've ever seen.

Thank you, Samdal-Ri!

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!!!OVERRATED!!! , all HYPE because of the CAST.

I've watched this drama because of all the hype surrounding it. I watched it while it was airing.
I've never been a big Yoona fan and haven't seen any drama with Junho before so I've kept my expectations low. That was good for me, because it was dragged on.

CONS / what i disliked:
- i think cliche rom-coms shouldn't be too dragged on. 16 eps were too much.
- i didn't like that every single ep had KISSING SCENES. i mean it was ok, but when there are too many you kinda lose the excitement.
- the flight attendant couple was 100 times better, while sarang and gu won felt a little rushed and idk TACKY/cringey
- some characters were horribly annoying
- i don't know what kind of boss gu won is but he seemed to do everything but work
-random events that felt like filler events: arab prince, thailand trip - they tried to make the drama not seem boring by adding so many events and "action" but it was MESSY ngl
-fake leads, idk they seemed a lil to FAKE for me? don't get me wrong i loved Business PROPOSAL and What's Wrong With SECRETARY KIM- cliche rom-coms, but idk something felt like a LIL TOO MUCH for me
-it felt PATHETIC how the BAD COWORKERS became her best friends overnight

PROS/what i liked:
- again, flight attendant couple>>>
-sarang's grandmother
-sarang's friendship with the girls

Easy to forget, overrated, all hype because of the cast.
NOTE: I know I've said I've never been a big Yoona fan, but this doesn't mean I don't like her. She just isn't one of my favourites. So don't mix my words.

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A cute romance that doesn't feel ankward!

I went into this show already feeling skeptical, because our leads first meet when Sang Zhi was still a child and Duan Jiaxu already a university student. The writer did however an excellent job.

Sang Zhi fell for Jiaxu from their first meeting. Jiaxu only saw Sang Zhi as a younger sister he should protect.

They lost touch and met again when Sang Zhi was in university herself.

That's when they get close again and Duan Jiaxu slowly starts to see Sang Zhi from a different point of view. Sang Zhi is now a grown-up and shows her MATURITY numerous times by being there for Jiaxu and protecting him at all costs.

Their relationship is like a blooming flower. They have a beautiful bond and you'll see many sweet scenes.

When Sang Zhi's family finds about their relationship - keep in mind the 5 year difference. Duan Jiaxu does all he can to receive Sang Zhi's family's approval and the way both Zhi and Jiaxu treat this issue show immense maturity.

The ending was beautiful to watch. The leads had amazing chemistry, the story was beautiful... everything was beautiful overall.
So yes, don't be shy and give this show a try. Who knows?

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Pure emotions with a nice plot.

I was really excited for this drama to begin. I loved the cast, the synopsis and had a feeling it would be great.
I was not wrong.
The cast did quite a good job and Jihan was one great male lead. Showstealer Dohan, loved his acting here after loving him in My Roomate Is A Gumiho (2021).
The plot went smoothly and liked it. Not too dragged on and I could really emphasize with the characters.
The character development was present and loved too see everyone's growth after a year apart in the last episode.
The last episode was especially beautiful. Things wrapped up nicely and I am glad I gave this drama a try. ( I also loved the cameos in the last episode. ;) )
What I would have liked... well, a better wedding scene for Jihan and Ajeong. In rest, no big complaints.

If you're thinking to start this drama... Do it. You might like it. Not too long and quite captivating. ;)

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All the RUMOURS are TRUE!

I've watched S1 after S2 and I would always hear that S1 was the best. So I gave it a try. Skeptical because I didn't have much faith in a KDrama from 2016 and I thought I couldn't love the cast more than the one in S2.
I watched S1 two times. In a 1,5 month interval.

First time, I was a little shocked. A kiss scene so early wasn't my style. I was used to the build up in relationships and a kiss scene in ep8. So it took me a bit to recover. :))) Dong Joo's character was also quite odd to me and tbh little annoying.... In the end I finished the drama. It was quite nice but not my style.

I then rewatched S2... and S1 in this order.

And boy, I could clearly see the difference, understand better and look in all the details. S2 was good, really good, but boy S1 came to me as the BEST OF ALL. I loved it so much. Now, WHY?

- There was a LOT OF ACTION... VARIETY in all action plans. We had trauma, unique medical cases, HUGE character development and MANY LESSONS.

- The cast was amazing. Kim Sabu is one of the WISEST characters you will find in a drama. Dong Joo is that stubborn kid that hides a beautiful heart, is ashamed of his mistakes and chooses to be so cold because of them. However, Kim Sabu sees through them all and for him Dong Joo is like an open book. Seojung is a strong woman that despite all the trauma that still haunts her to this day, chooses every day to show up at the hospital and become a better doctor. A truly inspiring character - imo ONE of the BEST FEMALE LEADs ever written in KDRAMA LAND.

-The bond forming between the hospital staff was beautiful to watch. The way they all came together in the end, the family they formed, the way they were always there for each other... The drama has that COMFORT FEELING. It easily has the potential to become one of your comfort dramas.

-Each medical case in the drama taught both the character and the viewer something.

So yes, Dr. Romantic 1 might become one of your favourite dramas. If not after the first watch. definitely after the second one!

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One of the best ROM-COMS in KDRAMA Land.

I have watched and rewatched this drama many times, even after a year and a half after it has aired.
It is your typical cliche rom-com, but DONE RIGHT.

STORYLINE : is the one you would expect in this kind of drama, so nothing out of common.
ACTING : The cast has done a perfect job at portraying the characters CHEMISTRY is on FIRE, that's why they've also won BEST COUPLE AWARD.
COMEDY : 100/10 Really funny, there is no episode without a good laugh.
OST: Beautfiul, especially the popular "Love, Maybe".

So yes, watch it if you want a classic rom-com and a good laugh.
Remember : when it comes to dramas, it also comes to what you are in the mood for!

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Captivating show - well done.

I've went into this show with little expectations since I haven't really found any good shows with middle aged leads. I was clearly wrong since this show quickly became one that I would recommend to many. It was well written, quite funny, enjoyable and not boring at all.

Whenever you see MANY side stories in a drama it is really easy to get bored. However it wasn't the case. We had VARIETY with both the adult leads, all 4 teenagers, the suspense regarding the murderer and so on. It was captivating and easy to catch on.

We had all kind of moments you would want... beautiful, sad, funny and so on. We've seen great CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and the bond between Hae-yi and Haeng-seon was really beautiful.

So yes, this is drama is pretty enjoyable. And TMI it is quite FAMILY friendly I'd say, ofc except some kiss scenes.

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Disappointment to a big fan of season 1.

After watching season 1 in summer 2021 I became a huge fan of the show. I loved everything about it: the plot, the acting, the ost, the cast... you name it! So of course I was waiting for season 2. I read the webtoon and constantly looked for updates about the production.
November 2022 we get some of the first news I think about the filming starting, 29th of July 2023 the show starts. How was it?

A little disappointment to be honest. From the usual plotline full of emotions from season 1, season 2 felt like a try hard comedy. No hate towards that, but that's what it gave the show its distinct spark. The acting was good, on point, the ost as well, but there were many things that annoyed to be honest. Let me name them!

- The romance between So Mun and Hana. After they've hinted at it the whole season 1, they just forgot about it and added a random love interest for Hana. All the potential she had with Mun... WASTED. They had the chemistry, the storyline, but decided to randomly forget about them. Really? And I am sure that's what most of us were waiting for.
- The villains. In season 1 we had villains with deep backgrounds, especially Ji Cheongshin (Amazing portrayal of the character). This season it felt like all demons were superficial. All they wanted to show through them was that they were cool. Dumb move in my opinion.
- Yoo Insoo's character, cute guy, a little annoying, quite useless I'd say - could have made his character way better. I don't know why they added him...
The list can go on, but I'll stop here.

I don't think I'll rewatch season 2. I watched it as it aired and never felt the need to do so even now, almost a year later. I rewatched season 1 many times before, but after season 2 I was left overall with a bitter taste. Well, I guess season 1 will remain as a nice memory of my teens. I appreciate all the cast working hard on making s2 happen. I don't know what made the show go this bad direction, a theory of mine is the change of writers during season1. But I guess we'll never know the truth.
And for those wondering why my rating is so high... I don't really give low ratings... ever. And it would hurt if I gave such a low rating to a show that I loved so much.

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Wasted Potential...

The aesthetics of the show were beautiful and the theme song "RUN" sang by Suzy was amazing. There were so many talented trainees and such good potential line-ups but they chose to eliminate the best trainees and form an weak-ish? ... better said unbalanced line-up.
Yes I was dissapointed to see some of my favourites be eliminated through the show, but the finale showed how hypocrite the judges are once again. After praising certain trainees to the extent of saying they are one of the best and ready to debut literally the next day, the finale showed otherwise. They chose literally other trainees without any structure in their mind.

In the end we got a mix of trainees that are good and I really appreciate, but when you were to give each of them positions you'd see a really UNBALANCED group.

I have nothing against the final line-up! Such talented girls, but the way the judges were throughout the show really PISSED me off.

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Sorry, I couldn't stand watching it anymore

Sorry.... But I dropped. It started getting cringey. tbh i don't know but sometimes dramas have that feel when it becomes more like a burden to keep watching them? i felt the same with king the land.
idk.. it might be the overhype? don't get me wrong - i love the cast, but it seems like a drama that would be enjoyed by new kdrama viewers. so yeah, sorry fandom
but it felt the same for me for king the land and destined with you. and before you come to me saying i have no taste - hold up for a bit and remember everyone's taste is different and that is completely ok!
main reason i dropped: overhype & not really my taste

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Comfort youth drama on its way!

Twinkling Watermelon is one of the few masterpieces of 2023.
I personally don't really like time-travel and 80s-90s dramas. That's why I didn't expect much and watched the first episodes just for the amazing cast. The first eps I'd say were not that engaging, but it didn't take long till I was eagerly waiting for the next episode. It's an amazing story with perfect acting and immaculate vibes.
The plotline is very satisfying to watch and the character development is chefs kiss.
Story: 10/10
Cast: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Rewatch value: 10/10
Total: 10/10

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Comfort Drama... You wish you had a friend group like theirs.

Hospital Playlist is one of the best comfort dramas you will find. It's a drama with many lessons that will teach you something every single episode.

Don't expect your typical fast paced drama with lots of action. It is a slow drama with a beautiful plot.

The friend group is a delight to watch. Such a beautiful bond and such amazing characters.

The writer did an amazing job writing such distinctive characters with unqiue personalities. You can really see the INDIVIDUALITY of the characters and this is honestly such a breath of FRESH AIR.

The COMEDY is here. The doctors never fail to make you laugh. Although doctors, they are still human beings.

The OST is beautiful.

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Yes, watch this drama, especially if you're interested in the medical field. You might not understand it that well if you are too young. I first watched it 2 years ago and I couldn't really get it, but now it is one of my comfort dramas.

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Two years later, still one of the best dramas.

It's been over 2 years since I've first watched this drama and I've rewatched it a few times as well. I was never a fan of FANTASY dramas so I was skeptical at first... very skeptical.

But yes, I was clearly wrong. The first episode was a breath of fresh air. Impeccable acting with a lot of comedy. The drama was greatly written and really captivating from the first minutes.
Later on, it showed a beautiful story that made me feel many emotions at once. It was funny, beautiful, sad... all you could think of.

STORYLINE : a fantasy romance not overdone, easy to watch even for non-fantasy fans who find mystical stuff a little too much like me.

ACTING : perfect, both main leads and supporting cast. but huge appreciation towards HYERI, she is one of the BEST ACTRESSes I've ever seen. She has an amazing charm and beautiful acting skills. I highly recommend checking other dramas with her.

OST : quite nice, but tbh I don't remember any that really stayed in my mind.

I can't wait to see both leads in new projects!

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