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Faaaaaaaaaaark, man did I fckn love this movie! It took me on a whole roller coaster of emotions. I cried, I laughed and I was angry at times which is amazing how this one movie could do that. This story line was different and unique from the other movies and dramas I've watched and is hands down one of my favourites, followed by A Werewolf Boy.

This movie was so heart touchingly cute and the child actor, Kal so Won which played Yesung deserves an award! I've seen soooo many child actors and she is just brilliant. She portrayed the character of Yesung brilliantly at such a young age. Ryu Seung Ryong. Sigh, what can I say he is honestly one of THE best actors I've ever seen. I mean I saw him in Personal Taste and its simply amazing at how he can adapt to any role given to him. Honestly I'm so speechless. And even though Park Shin Hye's roll wasn't the biggest she still portrayed the character with passion and made it seem like she was an upset girl fighting for her father's innocence. Lastly, the prison mates and the police and chiefs. My oh my were they amazing. They were funny and even though all the characters were all different they just clicked perfectly.

Oh god and what can I say about the music. WHHYYYY TT^TT the music pushed me over to the limit wear I was crying Niagara falls. It complimented the scene and did not overpower it.

Overall THIS MOVIE IS FCKING BRILLIANT I TOTALLY RECOMMEND WATCHING IT!!!!!!!! KYAAAAAAAAAH >< SUFHKJAHSDKH *Apologies for my fangirling here :P*

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Oh wow, this movie....tHIS MOviE!Lemme tell you guys. The reviews on this movie were ok so im thinking "looks 'funny and interesting'. Lemme watch! :D" bIG mistake!!!!! I am sitting there the WHOLE time trying to find some sense in the movie...NOTHING. I really did waste my time. THANK GOODNESS it was 4 oclock in the morning cuz i woulda been upset. The ending was cute but not cute enough. The only reason I rated the acting/cast a 10 was because the actors seemed ACTUALLY CRAZY. I seriously could not, would not, and will not ever again. Go ahead and watch it Jessica but you will regret it!!!!!

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Being a fan of melodrama, I thought I could take the pain. It's not spoiling things here to say that it is sad. The whole mood, music, looks, passion, longing demonstrate this from beginning to end. So there are no surprises here.
The intensity of the love, however, is what makes the drama so worth watching. The tree and cross symbols of steadfast love are really beautiful. The snow scenery is reminiscent of scenes in Winter Sonata. (The WS sites became so famous that they erected statues for tourists to visit!)
The acting by the main characters is over the top! You really get drawn into the story and their love for each other. The music is haunting, as well.
My only criticism is with the writing of the ending. I can handle sad, but no stupid. I hate medical impossibilities. There were so many other possible ways to write this. But I'm glad there was a clear ending because in some dramas they keep you hanging with an uncertain ending. Everyone hates those endings.
It's odd how much of ones opinion can be dependent on the ending. I often rewatch a drama that I enjoy before I ever see the ending for that reason. So, this would be a perfect 10 if that medical improbability was not there. I was emotionally drained, but I prefer that over not being attached to the characters and feeling bored nothingness.

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Hilarious! I laughed so many times and in general, I hate rom com. Xiang Qin reminds me of a female Bill Murray. She acts so stupid and innocent that you really sympathize with her. Zhi Shu does a great job acting indifferent and you keep looking for clues that he might just like Xiang Qin. You are always rooting for them to get together besides also liking Ah Jin. 30 episodes go quickly!
The music was great with different moods and tempos.
My only disappointed was the last scene which I did not think was funny. It should have been sweet and romantic, I think. I didn't want it to end. I wanted more kisses and romance. I'm looking forward to Part II.

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Is this true that this writer also wrote the masterpiece Secret Garden? Perhaps my expectations were too high. I love most dramas, but it took me several weeks to get through this. It can best be described as "Frat Boys Still Live Together at Age 40". There were no dramatic moments such as in Secret Garden.
Here are my main criticisms : 1. The main tension or conflicts didn't ramp up until the second half and I was already tired of the slow pace.
2. The main female, Seo Yi Soo, was too immature and childish as a 35 year old woman. It was annoying to watch her stomp her feet and shake her body at constant embarrassment like a 5 year old having a temper tantrum. Her reaction to a handsome admirer giving her a kiss was one of a startled deer wide open eye looks. She's supposed to be a mature teacher of challenging teen males and a baseball umpire. This did not fit at all and I did not see a love connection with depth.
3. There was absolutely no kissing between any of the other romantic couples. COME ON! One couple is married and one is getting married!
4. There was no time spent on the most interesting couple. How did a poor playboy marry a sophisticated wealthy heir? And he's unfaithful at that. Quite improbable, but there was at least potential there.

In summary, this could best be described as cutesie or "men having fun." If you don't like the first few episodes, it doesn't get better. I regret watching 20 episodes when there are a lot better.

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This drama was great! I watched this drama for Jumpei at first because he was the only actor in this drama that I knew. But I also watched this for the plot.

Story: The plot is school-genre like story, but the 35 year old woman going back to high school was a plot twist itself. I never heard anyone over 22 being in high school taking regular classes. Some of the arcs are predictable, but there are enough twists in this drama to keep you interested.

Acting: I'm envious of Yonekura Ryoko for pulling off a high school uniform. She kind of reminds me of Horita Maki when I saw the picture of Ryoko in the drama poster(looks wise). Acting-wise, Ryoko was amazing in this role. I could connect with her character even if I'm not 35! :) I was surprised that I didn't like Jumpei's character in the middle of this drama till his arc came around(I liked him in the beginning & after his arc). The students the story focused on were amazing. Some better than others. I've never seen any of the actors/actresses(or don't remember if I've seen them before or not). Overall, the ensemble cast was amazing.

Music: I like the mini theme song. It sets the tone. The BGM are great, some are not memorable.

Will I rewatch this?: Yes, I will rewatch this drama for the Baba, Koizumi & the student's character development.

You'll like this drama if you like school dramas, comedy, suspense, & the actors and actresses in this drama.

I like Baba & Koizumi together!!!

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This drama is sooo cute & funny! Highly recommended to watch if you want a break from the melodramas for a little bit. The ghosts in this story is not scary at all! It's not a horror drama!

Story: When I watched this the first time, I was more a romantic-comedy type of person when it came to Asian dramas. I haven't watch supernatural dramas at the time. The supernatural aspect actually made it special to me.

Acting: I was coming in not knowing any of the leads at all. The acting was amazing. They were so cute together that I wanted them to date in real life. The main guy is uniquely handsome & hot. The main girl is sweet & cute. The ghosts in each episode was fun to watch.

Music: It was cute ost.

Will I rewatch this?: I have rewatched this 4 or 5 times already & it never gets old. I will rewatch this again when I need cheering up when I watch a melodrama or when I get sad.

You'll like this drama if you like romantic-comedies, supernatural dramas, family dramas, friendship dramas, ghosts, the actors & actresses, & dramas with a lot of heart.

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I really enjoyed this movie, but as the others said, it was really disappionting. The idea wasn't new, but I like these kind of stories very much so it disappointed me even more. It's like the writers thought: "We're making a fantasy movie, so everything is plausible" No, it's not. There were just too many WTF?! moments, but no positive WTF?! I am a really big fan of Kang Dong Won and the other actors were really good too. They really casted the right people, who gave of the right feeling for this kind of film. I don't know if I can say, you should watch it. Storywise it's somehow a really bad movie but everything else was great. I don't think I wasted my time watching this and I enjoyed it. If the writers didn't write that bad, it could have become one of my favourite movies.

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I went into this drama expecting a lighter, fresher version of Boys Before Flowers; a nice Goo Joon Pyo, a little drama, and lots of flower boys catching my eye throughout the entire show...boy, was I wrong. Not about the flower boys, of course, but the story. It was interesting, but it didn't grab me, like I was expecting. I found myself rooting for the second lead, and the side characters more than the main couple. Park Shin Hye was in her element here, but I expect that at this point she could act this character in her sleep; the same goes with Lee Min Ho. Now don't get me wrong, I have watched several dramas just because of these two, and I've enjoyed them; it just seemed that the main couple was going through a been there, done that story line. I kept watching, however, because of the mothers, and Young Do. They were a constant source of amusement, and joy, everytime they were on the screen, and if you watch this show(which many of you have) I hope you'll see the fun in this show is to be had in the secondary cast. The music was okay, but the main song was not as good as what I was expecting with such a well known, can't wait to see it drama. I don't think I'd rewatch this, but I will tell my friends about some of the funnier things that happened, and about the scary, crazy clothes that Lee Min Ho was subjected to. Overall, Heirs was a decent drama, but not worth the hype; if you do watch, watch for Kim Woo Bin, excellent acting...and what made this drama worth finishing, besides waiting to see which sweater poor Kim Tan gets forced to wear.

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Overall:
I'm a sucker for historical drama, especially when it involves time traveling! This drama totally got me hooked to the point that I didn't wanted to sleep because I needed to know what would happen next. 9/10

Plot:
The story overall is very well written. It keeps me on top of my game as there are so many plot twists. However, there are certain parts where I don't really feel the flow of the story. It could have been due to the lack of transitions that make some parts feel like things happen so suddenly and disconnected. Also, I didn't really like the fact that Ruo Xi's actions don't seem to affect the major outcomes of history, which makes the story slightly more predictable as we already know in the beginning which prince will become king. There are other historical dramas with a better plot for time traveling. But nevertheless, the political conflict for the thrones between the princes always put me in suspense. I like the humor every once in a while to help lighten up the mood so the plot doesn't feel so painful to watch. It's not that the plot is bad, but all the drama in this can makes things seem heavy to experience. 8/10

Acting:
The acting is superb I might say. The casts have performed their roles perfectly. I love the little details such all the actors/actresses did to give their characters a distinct personalities. I often found myself crying because I was so submerged into their acting. I'm going to be a little bias, but I really like Wu Nicky's acting. His portrayal of the calm and collective 4th prince has me rooting for him the entire way. 10/10

Music:
I actually started watching this drama because my friend showed me the opening song of this drama. But overall, the drama's music is the biggest factor in making me having these emotional roller coasters. Without it, some scenes won't be as intense as they should be. The main theme song is absolutely fantastic. It is simple but it definitely captures the entire meaning of the story. 10/10

Rewatch value:
I feel some scenes are a bit redundant but I guess they all help creating the intended atmosphere. There are a lot of greenscreen popping up in this drama either due to low budget or other reasons. But I won't say that the greenscreen is that horrible if you don't look closely. If you can get pass that then everything else should be fine. I wouldn't mind rewatching the drama, but the political intensity makes the entire drama seems quite long. 8/10

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So, I have to say, I fell in love with this drama after the first episode. I got completely hooked!

The biggest reason I love this drama is the feel-good feeling you get from watching it. Compared to a lot of other dramas I've seen, this is really realistic and stuff that happens in real life. Very easy to put youself into how these people feel and why they do the stuff they do.

The music in this drama is also amazing. I absolutely love it!

Acting can't get any better. It's kids in this drama too and even they do it really really good. I have to confess though, the only reason I started watching was because of Kamenashi Kazuya, and he didn't disappoiont me either.

So, this is a drama I would recommend to anyone who wants a warm family drama without too much stuff that won't happen in real life. To put it simply, awesome drama!

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Just finished rewatching this great show.
Usually I don't watch Taiwanese dramas because of the language, but i decided to give it a try because of its high rating . It's the first Taiwanese drama that I've watched and it's already in the list of my favorites. It mixed all my emotions... while watching a drama, i almost never cry, but after episode 6 i couldn't help crying. when i watched it for the first time, I was hooked by the computer and rewatched episode 16 for 1000000X.
Wu Vanness and An Andy did a great job. the acting was awesome.
It's an absolutely must watch drama...

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I first started watching this drama as it was airing but I lost interest because the pace was slow and I was not fond of some characters. But nonetheless, I found time and carried through until the end. It got really great. I loved the concept of the story because it was somewhat unique. I also loved the dynamics between the main characters. I felt for them during many moments.
The ending!
That is all I have to say about the ending.
I would not rewatch it only because all the surprises are ruined for me and there wasn't any main scene I could rewatch a whole drama for. But overall the cast was good, music was good, and acting was good. It is just a good drama to watch if and when you can.

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This drama is all about 2 key things 1)Love & learning how to love 2) growing up to become person you need to be, confidently. The subject was sensitive YET handled deftly by the GHJ & GY and cast who portray degrees of a relationships & shades of love. Lots of tears shed while watching with many of the sub-stories impacting youths, family, and schools and the yearning love of the GY...Funny, so many times we get caught viewing today though regrets glasses we cannot look ahead to see the things facing us cause we are wearing the wrong glasses. GREAT drama for all who love good story telling, electric chemistry, well placed sound-tracks or having GHJ - MSun withdrawal. Just get some tissues ready, you will cry...

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It started out great. You had Sam Soon, a strong and funny lead, paired up with realistic yet funny events that made an enjoyable watch. But by the middle of the show... eh...
My main concern with this was the main couple.
Many may not agree with me, but I felt the romance was empty, annoying, and from Jin Hun's side, quite wavering.
Ugh... don't let me get started on Jin Hun. I can normally put up with controlling male leads, but not when they hit girls at one point and, to top it all off, are male versions of Bella Swan. The second half of the drama basically revolved around him bouncing back and forth between Heejin and Sam Soon (which took a toll on Sam Soon's personality, making her clingy).
I wanted to give this a 7, but there were other aspects in the drama that raised my initial score, such as Sam Soon's side stories, her sister, etc. Plus, the first half of the drama deserved a 9, so I chose something in between.
Putting aside the flaws, this drama stands out from the rest, and I get why many consider it a classic. If you're into mature comedies, and don't mind male Bella Swans, then I recommend it.

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