The leads shared extraordinary chemistry and the pacing of the show was well-done! There was a time when I thought it was dragging for a bit, but then again, this is the first Korean show I watched and had set the bar very high. This is coming from someone who has watched American and British shows/movies all her life. This show is pure gold!
What a treat Korean cinema is!
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La meilleure série coréenne de 2020
A l’heure d’écrire ces lignes (juillet 2020), il s’agit de mon coup de cœur absolu de cette année pour cette série qui mêle habilement romance, action et suspense.Je suis fan de Ye-Jin Son, découverte avec l’excellente série « Something in the rain », et que l’on retrouve ici dans un rôle taillé pour elle.
L’alchimie entre les acteurs est palpable et les seconds rôles sont eux aussi excellents. L’histoire est habilement menée et la BO est juste parfaite.
On vibre, on rit, on pleure aussi en suivant cette histoire qui finit malheureusement bien trop tôt mais qui aura marqué mon esprit en cette année.
Bref, je vous la recommande sans hésiter ❤️
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This was not seriously what I was expecting!! I really really didn't expect the story to be this good? seriously not a easy rom-com!! A little roller coaster of emotions were portrayed!! There were happy moments, funny moments, moments which made u sad and almost wrenched your heart,moments when u had butterflies ?☺️? Really it was something..The casting or cinematography or the actors ,ost all was on point.. Not even a single episode was there where I felt the story line was dragged or its becoming boring...No everything was perfect.. Really didn't expect it to be this good..Crash landing on you (Cloy) really really mesmerized me..At first I thought it would be some regular stuff story where the heroine will be somewhat spoiled egoistic lady and get struck in North Korea and would piss the ml to leave the place..The very first impression of the heroine was like that?I generally thought the story would be like that but no rather she was silly and good hearted... Really the heroine landing in North Korea and again ml protecting her in North korea and when he came to South Korea to save her from the villain without even thinking of the consequences ..That he was in South Korea where he shouldn't enter..But saving his lady his love of his life was his only goal..Even if he has to die?All these things just melted my heart.. The side characters too, all all were simply perfect..The troop members of the ml in his military those guys all were so good, even the ajhumas in North Korea ? those ladies ..especially I like the bond of the ml and the fl and those troop members of the ml?how they respected their boss the ml and how they cared for Yoon se ri..All was so good.Definitely I must say the last 2 episodes were heart wrenching..Like I can never forget where seriously I shed tears!!So emotional it was the last 2 episodes; the ml ( Ri Jung hyeok leaving the fl Yoon se ri) and the death of go seung Joon the second lead..I really didn't expect this end of the second ml and FL!! But I think that was what to be the most relatable end for the second leads considering the first leads Ri Jung hyeok and Yoon se ri they also didn't have a happy ending to the last..Only the fact that how in every 1 year she would visit Switzerland for two weeks and spend time with ri Jung hyeok; so yea something understandable and realistic end..Becoz both of them can't enter each other territories!! the fact she meet the ml after 2 and half years like that I didn't get the point like he was in Switzerland so seperate from North Korea ,South Korea ,so I guess he could have used social networking sites to contact Yoon se ri there were many ways to contact her but the writers didn't show us like that..I think that could have been done and even he could have called her from Switzerland or contact her through social networking sites..But I guess that's what made the story more beautiful and heart wrenching both of them were ready for waiting for each other the fl going Switzerland every year but didn't see him unless after her 2nd year? All these made the story more beautiful ❤️ Coming to the second leads I like literally cried seeing his death ??? he didn't get anything from his life and the scene where he said that he was a orphan and just like the child beggars on the street when they sang the song he also has nobody; nobody would cry for him even if he dies and the fact that the second fl (SEO Dan) was the one ,he also has a person who will cry for him when he dies made him happy and sad too!! That part really like really wrenched my heart????I literally cried at that scene..I can't tell how much I liked this how..At first I really didn't liked the second leads but as episodes passed by and when their chemistry evolved ..I really started to admire them..But at the end when the second ml died I literally shed tears ?I wish the second leads could also have got a somewhat proper ending..But I think that was what more realistic the second lead to die; becoz either way they were not going to have a happy ending..Even if he survived he had to leave SEO doon..Either way the couple wouldn't be re-united.So it was sad..And so the writers end his character and the seo Doon taking the decision for staying alone forever in her life with the love she has received the love she has in her heart for goo seung Joon...That's what it makes more beautiful and heart wrenching. Really a good and excellent drama..I really wish they bring a season 2 with the same cast all the 4 leads together and maybe with a proper ending for both the leads.. Excellent drama, every body should watch it..I guarantee you; you will fall in love with the drama???The story line, actors and the beautiful ost oh my good!!that was also beautiful all are just pitch perfect ???Ri Jong hyuk ?Yoon se ri bittersweet love story was what made the story so so good..Even go seung Joon ?SEO Dan? simply loved it Considerați utilă această recenzie?
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You're gonna love it ❤
the show was so amazing. You are surely going to laugh and cry and feel happy. I went Into watching this drama with the intention of just watching something light and fun but noo I got the opposite. I am now afraid nothing will be able to hold a candle to this drama . I felt so happy every time I watched it. I was so sad when it ended. I wanted more cute scenes with them but then I realized it was just enough. the ending is beautiful and actually so realistic and it still made me smile. I was so happy for the main couple. The side couple made cry as well the show is just beautiful. give it a shot.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
The Main Actors Have Such Great Chemistry!
I'm not one to usually write a review on a Kdrama I have watched so believe me when I say that this drama was really worth reviewing. First off, let me just say that I do not know much about North Korea(Only bits and pieces) but even I can tell that they did an amazing portrayal of both North and South Korea's differences. All the characters are fleshed out and have great stories. Let me also add that this Kdrama succeeded in getting me to feel how they intended me to feel. When something sad happened I got sad, when something funny happened I actually laughed, and when there was a romance moment I got all fuzzy inside like the character. I once again want to say that the chemistry between the two main leads was undeniable, you would almost believe that they are both dating in real life. I also loved the music, they did a great job at making sure that the music fit with the mood that they are going for. The last point I want to make is that Ri Jeong Hyeok's(Hyun Bin) comrades in the army were very interesting. There wasn't a moment I was bored watching them. Every time they would come on screen I felt like I was right there with them laughing and having a good time. Overall, a very wonderful Kdrama maybe even one of the best I ever have seen, I will definitely be watching it again sometime in the near future.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
Warning! If you are planning on watching this go grab yourself a box of tissues, although one box probably wouldn't be enough.....
I wasn't expecting much from this drama, as I saw their cast was quiet old so I made the assumption that this would be another one of those dramas that the older audience would enjoy watching...But let me tell you, I was soooo wrong. I enjoyed every episode right from the start, it was an emotional roller coaster. The storyline is good and well developed. None of the cast was annoying, naive etc. I thought the ending would be like romeo and Juliet but thank goodness the ending was actually decent. This is definitely one of my favorite Kdramas of all time. It's because of dramas like these that I cannot find a man that can fit my standards. Now it's probably gonna take me another year to find a drama that can top up this one.
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Humorous and poignant contrasts between NK & SK...kind of a love letter to the Korean people
Yes, it is blatantly implausible and swings wildly between genres - but there is so much to like between lovable characters, romance with tons of chemistry, and both humorous and poignant contrasts between North Korea and South Korea. I was new to K-Dramas on my first watch so it really made an impression, but it continues to stand out as kind of a love letter to the Korean people and how heartbreaking it is to be so completely cut off from each other. The composer gets an A++ for this soundtrack.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
nothing is stronger than love
Wow. It is just wowI am so amazed right now, this kdrama is just so amazing. They showed me the value of love,the value of friendship,the value of everything. I realized that when someone loves a person they are willing to do everything (I mean everything) they can. The chemistry between the actors made me feel so warm, the hardships they all have been through,the sleepless nights, the power of friendship and love made everything stronger and made miracles to happen. To be honest this kdrama owns such a special place in my heart, the kdrama shows us how unexpected things can always happen and to be prepared for the worse,but also not to forget how amazing everything at the end can be,and this is all the power of love people have for each other. I am so happy that I watched CLOY because it made so happy. The love can beat the death,and this is what amazed me the most. Wow.
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Late review of CLOY
I watched quite a lot of dramas, but this one will definitely remain my top favourite.Plot: I found it interesting, because of the description. I love military mixed with romance so if you are looking for something like this then it's a must watch! The story is beautiful I wasn't bored at all while watching CLOY, I wanted to watch it slowly, but in the end I completed this series in 3 days.
Cast: OMG... This is literally a show in which I loved every character and especially main leads, because of this show I can't even look at their different pieces, for example I was watching Secret Garden yesterday cos I never got a chance and I couldn't finish it, I was just imagining Soon Ye-Jin with Hyun Bin and the same goes for Spellbound. They are just meant to be, sorry but I'm honest. I hope they will have another drama or movie together.
Music: Okay I loved the music here especially OST, I love Yoon Mi Rae because of Descendents Of The Sun so I was very happy to hear her song Flower in this series and the piano was perfect.
Rewatch value/Overall rating: I will definitely rewatch this when I will forget a little, because this is really something different and special for me. If you didn't watch it yet you should, it won't disappoint you.
PS: Sorry for late review I didn't get a chance to watch it sooner.
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I loved the entire show. Son ye Jin's acting was a huge hit for me though I didn't like Hyun Bin's that much(probably cuz the character itself was not very expressive). The accuracy of portrayal of life in north Korea seemed unrealistic in a few places based on the information I had gathered from interviews of various NK defectors. The characters seemed to get around and out of NK way too easily and dress code in NK was not seen as being followed as strictly as people are actually forced to follow. However, the other traditions, lifestyle and daily routine of north Koreans like their fixed hairstyles, food etc. were very accurately shown leading to this drama becoming a very liked one among South Koreans, defectors and international viewers. A very different thing about this drama is how it portrayed the positives and negatives of ordinary life in NK super realistically. (If you want to know if CLOY has a sad, happy or bittersweet ending, read the first line of the next paragraph.******* SPOILERS FROM HERE ON**********
P.S. This drama has a bittersweet ending. If like me, you regret watching dramas that don't end perfectly with everyone being happy, then this is not for you. However, I felt that I learnt a lot of things from this drama and don't regret watching it.
Every time Ri Jeong Hyeok and Yoon Se Ri reunited, Se Ri would burst into tears and her face mostly looked sad. I really wanted this drama to be a little more happy atleast with the smaller details. However, the whole thing has tragic events that keep following each other after Se Ri first leaves NK. Till then, I felt that it balanced light hearted humor and serious scenes very well. However, later things just became gloomier and gloomier and like the cliche romance between lovers from 2 different worlds they were unable to have a beautiful and happy life together permanently even at the end. The end was bittersweet. They manage to meet in Switzerland but it was only for 2 weeks in a year. And realistically, I don't think that will give them a healthy relationship. If Seri would wait for those 2 weeks every year, she would have to love him that much and I think the few months they spent together isn't enough to foster that kind of serious romance. However, I would definitely recommend this drama as it should fit most people's tastes other than mine.
Re-watch value: I don't particularly enjoy tragic k dramas, so this one is not for me. I have only managed to watch very funny k dramas for the second time. But after I know the plot twists and ending of the more serious kind of k dramas, I don't particularly enjoy re-watching them.
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No matter what your type is...this surpasses them all!!!
I always put off this drama cause I avoid death related things...It's same with every military drama...(I am still putting off descendents of the sun)
But I watched you are my hero which is a Chinese drama and its again a splendid stand alone
I never thought I would ever watch it..no matter how hyped up it was
Many reviews are already here so probably no one would reach this one...but I want to write cause that is how I will move on from it(desperate try )
LEADS:-
Captain Ri:- Innocent ,cold but warm, lovable strong, handsome
You ask it you have it
You'll literally cry and smile with him
I have never seen seen such coy smile as his in any guy.. every time he smiles it feels like he is blushing
Complete package
Se ri:- lively, cute, naive and witty both, loving passionate and what not
She will literally make you laugh and awe with her strong headed ness
Second male lead:- my heart broke... can't speak more..or it would be a spoiler
He was most attractive among all men out there
Handsome quirky cool and melancholic
Second female lead:- stay strong
RI five boys company:- aaaaaahhhhhhh...I loved them the most
They were awesome from start to end
One who is youngest and cute and lovely
One who is friendly and fan of Korean dramas and expert in modern Korean dialect
One who is workaholic, handsome, sensible and caring
One who is always mocking ,bad mouthing but caring and praying from inside
One who is not from their group but helps them out putting his family at stake
And what's common in them ??
They would take bullet for captain and se ri
The way they explored new things in South Korea was sooo cute and funny..you would laugh out loud
Their bonding with Seri will give you bestie goals so pure and emotional
You will long for such bromance!!
Village women:- ohhh god!!! Funny lot of women..who were naive funny aunti vibes
Cared protected loved and fought for each other...
Seeing them was so refreshing..
Can't get enough of them
SET UP:-
The village set up was awesome..it showed the North Korean life authentically..
Whatever problem they face..what kind of things they use in day to day life
It was enlightenment!!
I never knew it's soooo much of suffering
The whole story is just amazing and the last ep was goosebumps...
But just be ready for one sad death
I regret not watching it sooner
The ending I would not say I completely liked but somehow it was satisfactory...
I mean ofcourse it's a happy ending but not exactly what happens in any other drama
Everyone met their good or bad ends
And you long for another season
GOD!!! HELP ME MOVE ON!!!!!
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Quality performance, quality production values
This was my introduction to Korean drama, and a welcome relief to my frustration with contemporary American film and television. I really appreciated the ensemble work as well as the performances of the leads, and it was refreshing to watch a love story (no matter how unrealistic) that focused on admiration, intimacy (in the real sense), trust, attraction, etc., instead of sex. In that sense, it was truly romantic. I also enjoyed the sense of brotherhood among the soldiers because it did not rely on the insanity of battle and violence.Also, who was able to walk away from this drama without wanting more Hyun Bin in their life? Definitely not me.
Im giving this ten stars, not because it was perfect (there were definitely things that could have been better - particularly in the writing), but because it piqued my interest in a way that very little entertainment has and it inspired me to see what Korean drama had to offer. Not going to lie, Hyun Bin certainly added to the score ;)
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