While You Were Sleeping (2017)

This is my first time to watch a Korean drama full of unexpected events and a lot of suspense. I must say, this is the best drama plot-wise so far that I've watched. <3

Let me start with the plot. This is the best paced plot that I saw so far. The pacing of the plot is so smooth and normal that I can know the background of all characters very well. The transitioning is so good. The prosecuting/law genres and the supernatural power to dream about the future really complimented each other very well and there are a lot of plot twists that I love. I thought the ending would be disappointing but I think everything ended well for me. ALMOST everything was well explained. Almost? Why the word "almost"? Well, it's because there are just little things that I wanted to know about the plot in order for it to be perfect. For example, they didn't explained how Hong Joo got that power to dream possible futures in the first place. I don't know. I really wanted the kind of drama to explain everything which were the plot and the characters (really strict when it comes to those things). But a big salute to the director(s) for this kind of drama. Very unique indeed. 9.5!

Ugh let me just say the characters did so well at acting. They really showed their expertise and experience in acting to this drama. Their sadness and struggles really made me cry and also did so well when it comes to comedy. Let me just say that Hong Joo and Jae Chan had such great chemistry but why do I feel butterflies in my stomach whenever I see Hong Joo and Woo Tak's scenes? I don't know what's wrong with me. I hope for a RomCom drama with Suzy and Hae In SO BADLY (PLEASE PLEASE). Anyways, A perfect 10 for the marvelous acting skills!~

The music, nothing to say. Really fits with the scenes. Perfect 10!~

It's really rare for me to re-watch because I keep on watching new dramas after another but I would watch this again (and Hae In's hot body and handsome face AHH :D)

Overall? Giving it a 10, despite of a little hiccup on the plot because it's just based on my perspective. I loved it. One of the best dramas that I've watched. Wishing for another season since it focuses on crime cases. ;) BRAVO!

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My definition of perfect entertainment

Story was not perfect there's still some holes here and there, but for me it's close to perfect. Like, I would like to know we're their gifts come from..

A fated girl and boy met and shared a tragic past. They survived and thrived. FL has this gift of premonition. Her dreams seems to come true wether she wanted it to it not. She was a good reporter taking a break from work. ML is a good looking straight laced prosecutor. ML and FL met again as adults, unknowing of each other's identity. ML saved FL using his dreams premonition, he too now shares with the FL.

Later on, they've learned that the gift is possible if your life has been saved or changed by the gift. The need to return the favor of wanting to save your savior triggers it.

Their life and love journey is fun to watch. Their work gives an adventure and mystery to the story, makes it a bit more exciting. Their romance is really heart warming. From friendship to falling in love to survival and their quest for truth and justice.

ML was not an overbearing dominant male with cruel tendencies. He's a little bit dorky who loves his suits. FL was not a naive spineless girl, she's brave with a ready smile for everybody. It's refreshing. The actors chemistry was really good too.

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I binge-watched “While You Were Sleeping”

PLOT
It’s a mystery/romance drama and to be honest I didn’t care about the romance at all. I liked the plot, this whole “future seeing” thing was amazing! The first 3 episodes were my favorites, so many twists, and turns. Lee Jong Suk did a great job in this drama ,I loved watching him. Loved the family dynamics and the parallel story lines.
THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN OUR MAIN COUPLE(S)?
Ahhhh…it was okay,it felt like Suzy tried too hard at times ,but that’s my only complaint. To be honest, I reaaalllyyy didn’t care about the romance,the cases and mystery was something I was invested in.
HOW IT ENDS*Mild Spoilers*
The ending was so satisfying ,it had everything I love in an ending!

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The story is good. Every case in this drama appeals to me. but the love story between hongjoo and jaechan is flat. The reason I'm still watching it is because of the case.
I love the couple but for me the 2nd male lead is the best. Haein looks so cute in this drama, I want him to play a role like han woo again.

*I only followed Bae Suzy drama . I love her character in every drama except this one. I think hong joo's character is too good?

* no conflict for couples. It's very boring when the couple has no conflict. If the case does not interest me. I swear I'll stop watching this drama.

*Stories about the past are also boring. I mean can we put 1 episode for the past?. I'm just a little confused about that.

*haein really did a great job as Han woo tak. I was disappointed with the ending. I wonder what he's become. I hope Haein plays a role like han wootak again but as the main character.

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Should you enjoy watching a little bit of the supernatural in the modern world you will enjoy this mild take on those with a certain gift. This is one of those series that will keep you on your toes as you wonder what will happen next. Everyone takes something different away from what they see in each series that they watch. What I took from this is that every action has an equal or greater reaction. Sometimes what we want to have happen is not always what should happen so we must let fate drive the roads of our lives to our destiny. Watch “While You Were Sleeping” to find out for yourself whether you can control fate as it dances around you in life.

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Wow, oh wow. I truly enjoyed this drama.

【Ｓｔｏｒｙ】10
I normally do not enjoy stories based around supernatural abilities and was hesitant to watch this drama. Though, I kept seeing it on the top of ranking lists and being recommended on the K-Drama social circles and after watching it, I now understand.

While the story does heavily revolve around this premonition ability, it is handled extremely well and never feels over used. I think this is what sets it apart from other dramas that revolve around a singular supernatural ability, that I do not care for.

I also love the general development of the story overall. The pacing is great and I never once felt a sense of boredom or thought that a scene was dragging on. This alone makes the story get a 10 from me. It is like finding a diamond in the rough.

【Ａｃｔｉｎｇ／Ｃａｓｔ】10
The casting for this drama is spot on and everyone performed an incredible job. The main cast felt like they fully embodied their roles. Just fabulous!

The acting was so good that when a character felt an emotion, I also felt the same emotion. Whether that be sadness, happiness or even anger.

【Ｍｕｓｉｃ】10
It was enjoyable music, never felt over used.

【Ｒｅｗａｔｃｈ　Ｖａｌｕｅ】8
This is one of the few dramas on my watch list that I will for sure rewatch.

【Ｏｖｅｒａｌｌ】10
Wow, oh wow. I truly enjoyed this drama. The story, acting, camera work, all of it was amazing. If you have read this far, I implore you to watch this show yourself.

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Although i have seen a lot of dramas already, it is the first review i am writting, because i have to express how much i love this drama.
I think just the first episode leaves a good preview of what the entire drama is going to be like. The whole concept of dreaming about the future was represented perfectly in this drama: in my opinion, how the scriptwriters, wrote it to be this perfect is completely amazing, the flashbacks and waking up scenes are well-placed between the main timeline.

All the actors did an amazing job too! I loved each one of them, even the supporting roles (not the bad ones though, but it is a proof that the actors played so well, it made me dislike them to a point where i could basically scream insults in front of my screen).

I loved the OST too, all of them coming at the right moment to connect emotionnally the watcher with the scene. It's You by Henry being my favourite, i even dowloaded it.

The rewatch value is also good, i will definitely rewatch it later!

Don't hesitate about watching it, it is worth the hype!

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Refreshing, great storyline, wholesome characters

You know there are dramas whose first episodes don’t just feel like an introduction but also give you vibes of something epic coming your way in the next few episodes? Well, While You Were Sleeping is exactly that. It’s not slow paced, it rushes right into the events and you are hooked in it from the beginning.

The plot is original, we have a character who sees the future of someone’s death in her dreams, believes that nothing she does will be able to stop them, but things take a different turn when she’s acquainted with a newbie Prosecutor and a young police officer.

I loved the friendships portrayed in this drama, the way the second lead was kept non toxic despite him having feelings for the main female lead. There are enough plot twists, intense moments, humour along the way that makes this drama stand out. There isn’t one moment where the drama falls flat. The transitions to the past and from the present and vice versa are so well done, too. Every character felt complex and the actors did justice to them. A perfect combination of thriller, romance and mystery. Do give it a watch!

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'While You Were Sleeping' very good, easy drama to watch. The inital premise of 3/4 of the main characters being able to see into the future, saving each other from their doom, could've got tiresome but the sub plots allowed for an engaging viewing that showcased everyone's characters in an interesting light. Jae Chan is smart, clever and handsome but he is flawed in his job and I love how the series focuses on that. He is the least competent of his co-workers and is very slow at doing his job. Sometimes that helps with the cases we seen but it's always mentioned in a badway when talking about other cases that aren't on show. That gave him a good hook. He wasn't perfect. Same with Hong Ju. She is great at her job and smart but she is a clutz and so weird. They were great as a couple that cared for each other as well. Han Woo Tak has small hints of a crush on Hong Ju but he seens how great they are together and let's it simmer. That's who Woo Tak was. A loyal man with a strong sense of justice. Lee Sang Yeob as Lee Yu Beom was the best character of the lot. Total A-hole and dislikable even in his nicest moments. The side characters were all a laugh and were more significant than you'd initally think. Can't go wrong with this.

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E’ un prodotto di intrattenimento, e lo fa benissimo!

Ho letto di tutto e di più su questo titolo. Chi si lamenta della performance della protagonista, chi del protagonista, chi della chimica fra i due, chi della gestione dei flashback, chi della logica degli avvenimenti, e così via. Immagino sia così per ogni e qualsiasi drama. Io non sono molto abile a notare illogicità sottili e parto dal presupposto che quello che sto guardando, specie perché bazzica nel soprannaturale, sia un mero prodotto di intrattenimento. Da questo punto di vista, per quanto mi riguarda hanno fatto un lavoro ottimo. L’unico, vero, minus di tutta la serie è il fatto che non spieghino come siano nati questi sogni e che a volte siano poco coerenti con le (presunte) premesse. Fine. Ma non stiamo mica guardando una lezione universitaria di fisica nucleare!
Il concetto di base è interessante, anche se forse non completamente originale (raccontiamo storie da migliaia di anni…).
Lo svolgimento è ben condotto, senza battute di arresto e accelerazioni improvvise. C’è almeno un cruciale colpo di scena che non avevo minimamente previsto e mi ha fatto ballare di soddisfazione sulla sedia. La storia d’amore fra i protagonisti non prende mai il sopravvento sulle vicende, ma è ben integrata nella storia. Il fatto stesso che la linea temporale viaggi avanti e indietro non confonde, perché il tutto resta abbastanza lineare e perfettamente comprensibile. Il finale è soddisfacente. L’ambientazione nei tribunali è molto piacevole, anche se probabilmente non completamente realistica. Ma, ehi, mica è un documentario!
I costumi? Da donna ho notato particolarmente quelli degli uomini. E le lunghe gambe di Lee Jong Suk inguainate negli abiti scuri, sormontate dal resto, fanno la loro magnifica figura. Anche Jung Hae In, in divisa, specie quella scura, non lascia indifferenti. Lo stesso Lee Sang Yeob, pur se gravato da un personaggio antipatico, è di una innegabile eleganza.
Passando alla performance degli attori, non ho notato particolari deficienze, anzi. Il quartetto dei principali – il duo protagonista, il poliziotto e il legale cattivo – è riuscito a dare un’interpretazione convincente e non forzata. Non dico che siano da oscar, ma hanno sicuramente guadagnato la pagnotta. Anche diversi interpreti di personaggi secondari hanno fatto molto più del loro dovere, per esempio Kim Won Hae, nei panni dell’investigatore Choi, è stato veramente magnifico, Hwang Young Hee è stata una convincente madre della protagonista e, in generale, la serie dei caratteristi di contorno si è comportata alla grande. Non so perché in tanti ce l’abbiano con Bae Suzy. A me nel suo ruolo è piaciuta molto. Una ragazza gravata da un passato doloroso e dal perdurare di sogni sconcertanti e spesso minacciosi, non può che avere qualche stranezza.
I personaggi sono umani. Non ci sono supereroi, tizi imbattibili, che prendono sempre la decisione giusta, che vincono sempre, e così via. Le decisioni sono difficili, soppesate, sofferte, tanto più quando ne dipendono le vite delle persone. Il cattivo del mazzo è forse il più umano di tutti, un uomo tutto sommato tormentato, ma che non riesce mai a trovare in questo tormento la forza di fare la cosa giusta, o almeno quella meno errata. “Non sei qui perché la tua risposta era sbagliata. Se qui perché hai preteso che la risposta sbagliata fosse giusta.” Non sono solo i buoni a disprezzare il malvagio, vediamo più volte, nel corso del drama, che si fa schifo da solo. Che tristezza.
Resta da parlare del commento musicale. Ecco, sinceramente forse è l’aspetto più trascurabile. Le canzoni per il mio orecchio non sono particolarmente memorabili, e non ho ricordi di musiche di sottofondo che mi abbiano particolarmente colpito, a parte il crescendo orchestrale che sottolinea le parti più pregnanti. Un po’ poco per scriverne a casa.
In sunto, una serie che ho trovato godibilissima e che ho guardato tutta d’un fiato, a botte di una decina di episodi al giorno, visto che sono in ferie. Una serie da guardare e riguardare, che mi lascia con l’arduo compito di trovarne un’altra che sia almeno alla pari. Compito difficile, perché siamo veramente ai limiti superiori, qui.

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Intriguing!

Fue un drama que disfruté mucho sobre todo por los actores que forman parte de él. Suzy, Lee Jong Suk y Jung Hae In me gustan demasiado <3

Aunque tenía expectativas muy altas en este drama y esperaba más, me gustó. Pero es muuuy notable que salió ya hace años por la calidad de la trama, pues exagera muchas situaciones que me parecieron no tan importantes como las hacen ver ahí.

Aún así lo disfruté, me encanta que los capítulos sean cortitos y que a pesar de ser 32 episodios no se sientan tantos.

Me gustó mucho, aunque sí esperaba poquito más.

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