W (2016)

My reaction after i watch this drama is "wait, what? i watched 16 episodes just for this ending?"

even the doctor on that drama hate the story and the ending, although he is a fan of W webtoon. even the narrator said that they have an usual and boring ending.. i just feel the same with the narrator and that doctor.. i feel disappointed.. it start good, but keep getting worse in every episode.. the final episode is the worst part..

(in the beginning, i think it has simmilar concept with chalkzone cartoon concept. so i have big expectation on this drama. But the rules in this drama is too messy and random)

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There's so much going on

This show started off very strong for me. It hooked me instantly and i was drawn in by the different twists it had. But eventually, i noticed that the twists were way too much. The issue became "can I trust what the show is telling me?" simply because people died just to come back to life, people weren't who you thought they were, characters with memory loss, there was an ending but it wasn't the real ending. It was a lot. It was so much, that I went from watching every single day to at the last 4 episodes, i stopped watching it for 2 weeks. Every time I thought about finishing it, it felt like a chore because I knew I would spend the next four hours watching a show that I wouldn't be able to trust until the last 15 minutes of the last episode....which is exactly what happened. The last four hours is filled with information you don't need because it's essentially negated/overruled in the last 15 minutes.

This isn't to say it's a bad show, because it's not. It's just A LOT. Surprisingly, with all the different storyline changes, it wasn't hard to follow. The writing is done very well. Unfortunately, the amount of twists was the problem. The twists made sense, but there were just too many. Another thing is because of the amount of twists, I didn't really get to see why kang chul liked/loved oh yeon joo. I didn't get it. They barely had time together that was meaningful. Most of it was her slapping him, then them being on the run, or their lives were threatened (don't forget he also lost his memories of their time together). Also, he never outright called her pretty. He never fully compliments her. It made me feel like he didn't really like her. He even asked his bodyguard if she was considered pretty because he himself didn't know. I get it's supposed to be a joke, but he's also supposed to be the guy who risked his life to save her. He can do all that, but draws the line at considering her beautiful??

At the end, because of the different rules and variables put in place, there seemed to be an easier ending. But of course, all the characters had to overlook it for the sake of plot. In all, there were very many tropes thrown into one show. and though they were executed well, it was just far too many to make the ending satisfying. instead of being sad it's over, i'm upset it didn't happen sooner.

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This drama was very interesting and new in the first place, I was looking forward this drama every week. I even saw the raw version before watching it with engsub. However, the other half of this drama is going down. It is very confused and it is very difficult to follow the story. It lost its logic.

About acting. The male leads have average acting. Both of them are not stiff but while Lee Jong Suk cannot express the complex feeling when he realized he is manhwa character, Han Hyo Joo cannot cry. It felt like she pretends to cry. The good thing is LJS and HHJ have great chemistry.

I am disappointed with both Wednesday and Thursday dramas ( Two worlds and Uncontrollably fond). While Two worlds is confused, UF is very slow.

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I love how original and cool of the plot that this drama has. Having a world inside of webtoon. wow! Hahah so ok, 'W' was an originally sci-fi drama because it was about having a world inside of a webtoon or a comicbook. But actually it was not just a sci fi, the drama also has other ingridients such as love story, suspense, comedy, and melodrama scenes. This was not another typical drama so if you're not into sci fi or fantasy genre type of movies and dramas, well this is not your cup of tea because the story was kinda' complicated and messy.

The first half of the drama will make your heart beats twice on its regular beating and will move your butt on your seat like there was something inside on it. That's how thrilling and electrifying this drama was.

The second half of this drama was kinda' complicated. At first I'm not into it just like other drama addicts but since I watched a lot of sci fi hollywood movies and dramas as well, I didn't drop this. I continue watching and surprisingly, the fall down of the story had make sense after watching few more episodes. I thought they just want to extend it but it doesn't seems like it. They were trying to put some twist on the drama that would make it different than any other and I want to congratulate them because they didn't fail! The story didn't go totally down the drain because it rose up again and was higher than the first half.

What I hate about this was they didn't elaborate completely what happened to the other characters of the webtoon.

The acting of Lee Jung Seuk was great as always. But Han Hyu Joo have made another type of acting. She did the "underacting" technique. Maybe she was been told about it or it was on the script. You can see that her character was so lame but knowing her previous shows, I know she was a good actress. Kim Ei Sung was the best actor in this drama for me. He can instantly change one character to another with completely different personality. He deserves a recogntion for this.

Overall this is a good drama! if you want something different, something extraordinary, then watch this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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The story of this was originally what pulled me in, it was creative and something entirely new being introduced to the k-drama land. During the first few episodes, the plot was executed quite well - it was something that hooked viewers and kept them on edge. An hour was extremely short, it almost felt as if each episode was 20 minutes and each episode had a cliffhanger. They left you wanting more. However, as the romance became a main storyline everything started to become messy. Too many plots and conflicts were introduced and it was almost confusing. It felt like the writer rushed to get a ton of ideas in with only 16 episodes. Hence the rating of 8.5.

As being an avid fan of Lee Jong Suk's acting and a sucker for character development, I was extremely excited to see how the characterization would pan out. Needless to say, I was both disappointed and immensely satisfied by the end of the drama. All in all, Han Hyo Joo's character and acting turned out to be the biggest let down. I went in expecting a strong and independent female lead with so much potential, as she was in the beginning. However, as it dragged on more and more the only characterization I got from her was Kang Chul's girl. Also, her acting was almost always over exaggerated or awkward.

Kang Chul's character pretty much had little development, although having much potential for so much more. Which also limited Jong Suk's acting to that. It was a pity and disappointing with the way the writer went about those two.

Surprisingly though, the character that managed to be the dark horse was Kim Eui Sung who played Oh Seong Mo. It was absolutely phenomenal, I found myself pitying him one moment to hating him. Whenever he was on the screen I was completely at the edge of my seat. This particular role gives the drama catharsis and does it extremely well. Besides a couple other characters with the means of comic relief, the rest do not really strike as memorable nor interesting.

There wasn't many OSTs, as just a couple were used -- not one of these songs left an impact or were noteworthy. However, the music used did play an extremely good role in setting the mood.

Overall, this k-drama was extremely entertaining and a good run. Would recommend it, especially if you need a time filler!

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Addictive action packed and overall a joyful ride!

I'm not even going to lie, this is my type of drama so my review might not be entirely without biases. I love the parallel worlds-isekai trope and it becomes a guilty pleasure just by existing.

That being said the execution for this drama is everything. It's fast paced, charming, intriguing and emotional at the same time. The chemistry between the main leads was off the charts. I think in terms of romance this is my favourite couple involving LJS. Second favourite would be Big Mouth and third Pinocchio and IHYV.

The FL is our girl out of town, the lens through we explore the new world, and she is such a joy to watch. She's lovable, witty, relatable and kind. I absolutely loved her.

ML is cool AF without being flawless. He is smart, considerate, strong and action driven. And I loved his reactions to all the new information he had to absorb. Also loved that he is not one to stop himself from showing emotion. When the man is broken you will know it and appreciate the sincerity and vulnerability that contrasts his usually cool persona.

Side characters are memorable and likeable without stealing the spotlight that belongs to the two main leads. The main doctor at the hospital can get a bit cartoony, but that is something that I'm willing to let go.

The plot in the comic world can be a bit predictable at times, with the bad guy at the very end being just your typical comic book villain... Personally I found his resolution a bit rushed, but with everything getting a bit spiced up when you include the nuances between the real world and the rules that connect both worlds. It gives a unique and fun experience.

All in all I will probably rewatch W. It's a show that has a mix of feel-good/thriller/emotional/sci-fi/romance. It has so much but it never feels like it's trying to do everything at once. Things flow naturally and effortlessly. Bravo!

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I REWATCHED A LOT OF TIMES!

STORY: (10/10) I was intrigued by the storyline of this one. It is complicated, unique and confusing that’s why I am totally captivated. This may not be liked by a lot but telling a story about a human who suddenly appears in a comic book is refreshing unlike the typical drama we had right? Then as the story progress you’ll find the comic book character is already falling in love with the human and is already in the real world. HAHA. I just love the uniqueness of this drama.

ACTING/CAST: (10/10) Not a fan of Lee Jung Suk and this is the first drama where I saw Han Hyo Joo. Nevertheless, I think that the casting of the main leads is good because of their chemistry. Lee Jung Suk portrays well the character of a rich handsome man. For Hyo Joo, I find her adorable. Aside from Oh Sung Moo, the side characters weren’t that impactful though. Still rating this a higher one because of how I loved this drama. :D

REWATCH VALUE: (10/10) One of my go-to dramas when I feel like re-watching an old one! Still feels good on the 2nd watch!

OTHER FACTORS:

CGI: This drama requires a lot of CGI because the drama’s genre. One thing that’s questionable is the CGI on Oh Sung Moo’s (Yeon Joo's father) face. That’s just weird.

OVERALL: (10/10) Absolute masterpiece! If you’re a fan of rom-com and comic book based dramas with a hint of suspense and slight action, you might wanna check this out!

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One of the best dramas

W is definitely one of the best dramas i have seen. The story is different and amazing and brings our fantasy to life. Falling in love with a fictional man. Lee Jongsuk as Kang Chul is a delight. The chemistry between the leads is superbly shown. However in episode 11-14 I think the storyline is streched too much and it got really boring. The last episode has nice plots and the beginning of the drama is must. W definitely is the drama if you are looking forward to watch mystery and crime. The action in the drama is subtle. W contains many genres like comedy, romance, mystery and crime. Overall the drama is pretty good but it is not worth rewatching as you will already know the plots.

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From the beginning it was a strange drama.
I have read several positive reviews, but except for the cutemoments between the two protagonists, the story was too messy.
Too many jumps between reality and manga, there were so many of it that at a certain point I could no longer understand in which world the action took place.
The actors were very good, even if some characters were completely useless.
I did not like the plot at all.
I admit that it was a different story from those seen so far, but it was not captivating from my point of view. I did not know whether to focus on the plot, on being able to understand the various movements from one world to another or on finding a logical link between the various situations.
I managed to get to the end without dropping the drama just out of curiosity (I confess I love Lee Jong Suk, I held out for this reason too!)
But I'm still confused...
In short, I do not say not to look at it, but it certainly is not among the dramas I would like to look at again.

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