W (2016)

Interesting Plot + Tepid Romance

This didn't work for me for several reasons.

❤ The romance was disappointing as I felt the two actors didn't have much chemistry or connection at the start of the series. Mid-season the two finally found a romantic vibe, and I did believe their love by the end of the series.

❤ The story itself was interesting. I'm not sure I found it all that plausible, but it certainly sucked me in to it. I couldn't stop watching to see what happened next.

❤ Probably the most interesting part is as Kang Chul becomes a fully realized character, the madness of Oh Sung-Moo grows. The performance of the actor playing the writer, Kim Eui-Sung, was amazing. He did an excellent job portraying this poor unraveling soul struggling between reality and fiction.

❤ I wish the side characters from the webtoon, Yoon So-Hee and Seo Do-Yoon, were given a bit more depth and interaction within the story. It would have made for nice layers for the two to be more integral to the plot rather than as side pieces for Kang Chul to use as needed.

❤ The cinematography and action sequences were really well done. Jee Jong Suk, playing Kang Chul, had some excellent and memorable moments.

❤ The biggest problem, or at least the one I noticed the most, was the sound production. It was somewhat hard to hear the actors when they were in crowded or outdoor scenes, particularly when they were on the phone. I noticed myself turning up the volume multiple times during those scenes, something I never thought about prior to other shows.

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Ok, although this drama is one of a kind..a fantasy where webtoon came to life, i honestly find it to be abit complicated and too illogical. i find it to be, not enough explanation on certain situation that leads to more questions than answer. Seems to me the plot is rushy and not properly well written. After been spoiled by other Kdramas, i could say the chemistry between the lead actors are a bit off too. If you're up into something out of the box, and messy...this is for you. sometimes, we need something to trigger our own creativity, so this is something creative for you. it is just not my cup of tea.

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Too Cringe ?

Let me tell u why I didn't like this drama.......

1. The love story progressed way too fast. There were no sparks between the couple, and suddenly, they were confessing their love.

2. The unnecessary kissing scenes felt forced and out of place. Their kisses seemed sterile and flat. I get that couples kiss, but before they even confessed, he kissed her multiple times, and her reactions were bafflingly neutral—no shock, embarrassment , anger, or any discernible emotion.

3. I understand that people like the leads, and that's fair. However, the female lead overacted so much that it felt unnatural. She didn't come across as a real person but as someone acting. and I'd rather not even get started on the male lead's acting...( btw I loved her acting in Happiness and Moving but rom-com is not for her )

4. The constant time travel was unnecessary. The show started strong with the cartoon world concept, but the story felt like it was stuck in a loop and never progressed. Also, the secondary characters or supported characters were severely underused....

5. The first half was good, but the second half dragged on.

Maybe I'm spoiled by watching some great Japanese dramas and movies, but this kdrama was just too cringeworthy for me at times.....

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MUST WATCH....ITS WORTH....

w two worlds ....drama....its a super fantasy drama.....its about comic and human world........lee jong suk and han hyo joo......are both cute....and lovely.....best pair ever.......very thrilling and interesting story......editing is awsome.....w webtoon???
......i watched it for 8 times.....and planed to watch again.....i also watched original comic....for this k drama......by this drama i like kang chul very much....he is hansome....cute....adorable.....so i know about him and watched many dramas of lee jong suk .....my favorites are w two worlds.... while you were sleeping .... big mouth ...... pinnochio... and also the female lead.... she is the best.... she place a cute role in w two worlds.... and place a bold role in happiness..... and also in the pirates: the last loyal treasure..... they both are my favorite... i got sentimental while watching this dramas sad scenes.... and my heart went crazy for some other scenes....saranghae......

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10/10 first half... then it just became meh

W is honestly incredible. Even though the drama lost its spark in the second half, I don't think you'll regret watching it - Both the story and the acting is phenomenal and the ending is very satisfying.

I love the story, it had me at the edge of my seat and made me feel all kinds of feelings. I was so invested from the very beginning. I usually have to fight through 1 and a half episodes before i start liking a show but THIS had me from the start. Honestly amazing. It's like a fanfic brought to the screen, I love it. I don't think I've ever been this emotionally invested and happy watching a drama before. I've been both laughing and squealing in excitement at the screen, and I've also shut it because of unbearable second hand embarrassment - that's how invested I was lol

The actors were incredible as well. They really brought the story to life. Han Hyo Joo and Lee Jong Suk were amazing together, great chemistry. Kim Eui Sung also did a really good job.

However... I would have been more than satisfied with this drama being half its length, I'd actually prefer it. After that 8th episode it went downhill. The story just spun out of control and the same problems started repeating themselves - It became uninteresting. But i fought through it bc i really really loved the first half and couldn't just abandon it. I'm really glad i kept watching though because I'm very satisfied with the ending. The ending doesn't make up for the second half of the drama being pretty bad though. Even so, I'm currently re-watching the first half bc it's just THAT good. Go watch it!

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Lovely main actress, original storyline, but melodramatic near the end

I have mixed feelings about this series.

On one hand, the story is very unique, the main actress utterly charming and pitifully cute at times. The visual effects are very good, helping to convey the feeling of, and transitions to, the webtoon world.

On the other hand, starting around episode 12, the series see-saws melodramatically, characters stare at each other too much with failure to communicate simple things. I find that frustrating.

It's worth it for the lovely ending and main actress. The storyline is great, but wears thin near the end. Recommended.

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I don’t mean to exaggerate but when I say that I actually felt my brain twist several times as I watched this drama I really do mean it. Ok. I did exaggerate but did you get what I was trying to say? This drama is such that it will make anybody’s brain churn in the skull because it’s so damn weird! It’s one of a kind. I had to reset my brain a hundred times just to grasp what was happening in the show. Nonetheless, all the complications in the story make the drama hatke so its all worth it.

Good Weights
Interesting Plot: The show is about a manhwa character’s life merging with the real life of an alcoholic writer. It is about how characters of a fictional world created by a writer start coming to life and messing with the life of the writer and his daughter. This distinctive plot made the show such a success in South Korea. The show survives mainly because of its unique storyline. It was because of this show that Kim Woo Bin’s Uncontrollably Fond suffered and dropped in ratings. W – Two Worlds and Uncontrollably Fond were pitted against each other by rival channels. W – Two Worlds managed to garner higher TRPs with its fast thrilling plot.
Highly Unpredictable: This is one of the few shows where you just cannot predict the next scene. No matter what you think should happen next, the writer will throw a complete googly at you and you will be left gaping wondering what just struck you. Every episode is full of twists and turns and all that you anticipate will never really happen in the show.
Good Direction: The shows’ camera work and direction sharp yet smooth. Even the computer-generated effects on the show were excellent. The director has done full justice to the suspense and thrill theme of the show.


 
Bad Weights
Too Complicated: There were some weird things happening on the show that was never explained clearly. For example, the rules of the manhwa kept changing without any reason. As a viewer, it’s too confusing to keep up or understand the twist when there is no clear reason behind it. The show is fast paced and you have to pay attention to understand how things are constantly changing in the two worlds. This is the reason why I call it a brain blasting drama.
No Explanation: Many things that occurred in the show had no logical explanation behind them. I was hoping that the last episode will answer all the questions I had, right from the starting of the show, but sadly that didn’t happen. The show ended leaving several questions unanswered and that disappointed me a lot.  

Despite its loopholes this sci-fi drama kept me on the edge of my seat throughout its run. This show is one helluva brain twisting ride. I often praise the actors of a drama that I liked but here the story is the hero of the show. The actors are good no doubt. Lee Jong Suk and Han Hyo Joo are perfect for their roles but this time, it’s the story that won me over.

If you are game for something that challenges your rational thinking then do go for this one. This thriller will make you think…… really think. If you are a romance lover, you can still go for this one as the show has plenty of romance.

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A Boring Mess...

I really wanted to like this show but unfortunately it failed to achieve what it was going for from the start. If they focused more on telling one story from A to B, maybe the show would have been better but it ended up jumping through so many loops and plot twists that it was just not satisfying to watch.

The romance - this was really rushed in the beginning and I didn't feel like their relationship had any substance. Why does he like her? I get that she has been reading about him for years and could have fallen in love with his character but it doesn't explain how within 2 episodes, Kang Chul went from comparing her to a stray dog to all of a sudden liking her as well.

The plot - there are so many points when I thought 'this really wasn't necessary'. Yeon Joo going to jail and Kang Chul shooting her dad etc. etc. It didn't add to the story or serve a purpose except to lead into the next thing. I really think they could have cut out half of the bullsh*t and focused on the foundation of the story more.

All in all, I wouldn't watch it again and can't say that I genuinely enjoyed it either.

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This drama started so well... great idea, great characters, great everything. Then it went down hill.

I started watching it as it was broadcasted but I stopped a bit after the half way mark and came back to it a little while after it finished airing. I kind of struggled to finish it, but I'm glad I did.

The story gets so complicated and ends up revolving around the same things a lot. It probably would have been better with fewer episodes.

The characters are great and the actors are overall quite good. I had a hard time at first with the female lead, but I got used to it quickly enough.
For me Kim Eui Seong (female lead's father and the webtoon writer) is the highlight of the show, his acting here is just perfect.

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Rewatching really made me understand the story

I almost forgot W was still tagged as Romance after all, so it should really end with Chul and Yeon Joo. I was too stoked for understanding the travelling of the characters between the two worlds lol.

But, I just appreciate how they cleaned up the ending of Chul's world, I really like the touch with paradox.

"Contrary to how the webtoon was ended, it was not really a sad ending." Oh Sang Moo was the true genius at this point. He literally cut the ties of the portal between the two worlds by neatly concluding his masterpiece-W.

He also did not break the laws of the two worlds because in exchange of Chul's real life existence, he made use of his webtoon existence as the killer—and ceased as a real world Oh Sang Moo.

Lastly, the paradox I was saying that I like, was about how the plot falls to its ending the moment the villains cease. That's why Oh Sang Moo has to kill Han Cheol Ho to resolve the conflict of the story. Beautiful touch for showing a plot's denouement.

So in the end, the story finale of W in the real world was like Oh Sang Moo's gift to Yeon Joo. Neat.

PS. I've seen this already a few years back, but it confused the hell out of me. It's just now that I decided to rewatch the series that I totally understood the "science" of the two worlds.

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THIS drama is truly a masterpiece. it has EVERYTHING that viewers want : comedy, action, thriller AND romance.
the romantic scenes are just so well done they make you all bubbly and frustrated inside, that you'd literally be screaming alone in your room.
THE ACTORS THOUGH, lee jong suk has always been one of my favorite actors, alongside with ji changwook. he acts so DAMN well wether it's with his face or body. his facial expressions really transcript his feelings. not to mention that he's so fucking handsome, like come on (and he's 185cm !!!!).

han hyo joo is such an amazing actress as well. i really love her and her way of portraying her character. she doesn't annoy you and she does not whine when she's talking, which i find extremely important.

and don't even get me started on kim eui sung, this guy really needs to earn i don't even know how many awards. he's SUCH AN AMAZING actor. i really mean it, i hope you'll enjoy his acting skills as much as i did !

the plot itself is so well thought, there are NO plot holes and everything slowly makes sense leaving you wanting for more. the story is so unique, i swear to god. the synopsis of this drama doesn't even represent 1\10th of it.
the cinematography and editing in this drama are incredible, i'd say excellent even perfect.
there are a lot of transitions between the two worlds and they're just- so well edited. i always get impressed everytime they come on lol.
AND THE MUSIC ! i reallYYYyYYY love the background music (not the ost), of course i love the ost too but the background music really sets a mood.

all of this to say that i have rewatched this drama 3 times by now, and i will continue watching it lmaO. (first when it came out, then in december of 2016 and now in september of 2017).
there are a lot of people who complained about the repetition and flashbacks of certain scenes, but it's part of the story !!!! if you're going to complain or whine about something so little, maybe you shouldn't even be watching dramas in the first place.

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