Răzbunare sau Dragoste? (2012)

The joy you get when you watch it for the first time.

I'll have to say, this drama was really a rollercoaster ride for me. The joy I got in watching this for the first time, I am willing to lose my past 2 days memory so that I can enjoy it again like I did.

16 episodes, but as soon as I started the first episode I was shocked by first half of the drama. I finished the first episode and realised, so many things have already happened in the first episode alone! I'm impressed at how they managed to show so much in just 59 minutes. They explained the whole betrayal part and already 6 years past.

Kang Ma-Ru :- I love how calm, intelligent and loving he was, he would've scored a big score in his career if not that incident in the first episode. He always protected his love but he got betrayal in the end, It broke my heart after seeing Maru's situation. He really endured it all, i thought maru would literally explode from anger at some point. BUT he never lost his coolness, he never lost his temper. The way I expected him to blow up, he didn't which was really impressive. The number of times he was framed really wanted me to throw that women in a well of fire.

Seo Eun-Ki :-. Her character was shown as an arrogant, rude, confident, smart, inteligent, good judge of character and a person who does not trust anyone easily. As she was good at recognising human character, she must have trusted herself while falling in love with Maru, as she only trust herself in that house. She indeed was a good character judge, all those who she started to trust was really loyal to her. I really like when female leads are strong, physically and mentally. Eun-Ki was strong both physically and especially mentally. So strong that she even tested her alleys at some point in the drama.


Han Jae-Hui :- I just hate her to an extent where I can pull her hair one by one, and throw her into the pits of hell. THATS IT

re-watch value - the reason why I gave re-watch value such less points because it won't be fun if you watch it second time as you already know what tricks are going to be played and what's the main protagonist's step to protect himself/herself. It only takes you to a rollercoaster ride when you watch it for the FIRST time.

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I love Song Joong Ki's acting and looks in this drama.
During the first few episodes I did not like the female lead's acting and looks, I also don't feel good watching Joong Ki's pathetic role in the first few episodes. It took me 10 episodes before enjoying the drama as a whole. I was worried at first of how Kang Ma Roo's love and affection be transferred from Han Jae Hee to Eun Gi, but Song Joong Ki pulled it off in spite of some lacking aspects somewhere in the story. During the last few episodes, Kang Ma Roo's character became attractive so as his face, with those cool outfits and all. I was worried about what the ending would be, there were some flaws but al in all I'm ok with it.
If you are a Song Joong Ki fan, watch this.
If not, give it a shot if you have the luxury of time to watch.

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Great show

So maybe im a little biased as this was pretty much my introduction to korean dramas, however even after 5 years this is still my favourite that I keep coming back to.

This is the drama that made me fall in love with melodrama, the story is great with fantastic pacing through to the ending however this drama doesnt escape some of the common drama tropes. The cast is amazing with strong performances from song joong ki and moon chae won also the the loveable kangaroo lee kwang soo.

The soundtrack is superb especial the opening and a few others that play in key epic moments that really tie everything together

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This is my favorite drama a very close second is Fated to Love You. Why do I love this drama, I love the main cast. They did a wonderful job especially Moon Chae Won and Song Joong Ki. The chemistry of these two actors is off the charts. Yes, there are plot holes and the over use of amnesia but all in all I thoroughly enjoyed this drama. Not once did I want to skip a scene everything was relevant to keep the story going. My only complaint and it is a small complaint is the main female lead doesn't embrace the main mail lead when he is kissing her. I don't know if this is a cultural thing but in my honest opinion those little subtle nuances mean a lot to the story, it's like you want to tell the director to go back and just do a few things differently and the whole show would be that much better. Again, I love this drama so please watch it.

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Missed the golden time

You can't watch this show now. This was the show which introduced me to kdrama, cried a lot , hated Kang Maru a bit but still wanted him to be happy. I watched this show in 2019( that means no Covid PTSD and more attention span) and the song "Jeongmal" still gives me goosebumps. Haven't re-watched the show as it holds a special meaning in both my heart and mind and I don't want to judge the show. This was released in 2012 so you can imagine the pace and revenge plot. If you want to feel the old kdrama style definitely watch but don't compare it to the new kdramas. And of course Song joong ki is GOAT

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The drama was very thrilling and this drama just draw you in it. All the acting was very real and not fake, it was very good acting, not horrible acting like you see in drama these days. All the people in the drama make you hate them but love them, you hate them for their action but then you also love them because behind every action there was a reason for it. All the cast portay their role very well, and the drama seems very real. The drama is very addicting and suspense drama, it keep you waiting and wanting for more. Once you watch the 1st episode you will be hooked and crave for more episode to come out already

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(Based on a re-watch)

Why I watched it: Song Joong Ki. Also, I was confused the first time I saw it so I wanted to give it another chance. But mostly Song Joong Ki.

Was it worth it: Absolutely.

What I liked the most: Powerful female characters. They ended up with the lion’s share of the lines. The guys were pretty silent. Also Song Joong Ki.

What I disliked the most: The sister character annoyed the crap out of me at first. It improved as the series progressed.

Moment Meter: 3/10 – Some moments, but none that took my breath away.

Other thoughts: I couldn’t follow this drama the first time I saw it. I was new to Kdramas and the way they work, so I was lost for at least the beginning of it. This time around I totally got it. Followed it from beginning to end. It’s actually a great story. My advice is to not over think it. What you see is pretty much what you get. Everyone is super conniving, but they’re not at a level where they’re hiding their true intentions from the viewers. If you need some explanations, let me know and I’ll fill you in.

Conclusion: Very good for a melodrama, though Joong Ki is probably (definitely) part of the reason why I regard it so highly. The story is solid and could have been over complicated, but they pulled it off well.

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This is a drama of Kang Ma Roo and only him. This drama makes people suffer from compassion and adoration towards Kang Ma Roo played by Song Joong Ki. The combination of actor Song Joong Ki and personality of his character Kang Ma Roo is a killing match.

Actually this drama is so bad and too good at the same time, from different points of view. Inspite of the low scores I gave to it, this drama is in the My favorite drama list.

Although I admit that Song Joong Ki played his character mostly with the pocker face, he still delivers powerful emotions to me, I don't know how. May be because the pocker face is psychologically reasonable here: because when a person suffers from such hardships and still stay stubborn, he has to suppress his emotions and make himself unreceptive to shattering things. Life made Kang Ma Roo kinda lone wild animal, and Song Joon Ki excitingly expressed this his condition with his eyes - the way he glares.

Kang Ma Roo is born nice, soft, loving and very smart guy, but one mistake ruined everything and forced him to become stubborn, strong, mature and pityless man, still nice and innocent at the same time though. And plus all that is with the look, voice and expressions of the actor Song Joong Ki.

Seo Eun Gi is basically an interesting character too. Unlike other drama's female leads, Seo Eun Gi is a smart, clever, confident, fearless woman who doesn't trust anyone and able to bring down just with her words all the businessmen and politcians. And this person gives up all her arrogance only for Kang Ma Roo. Seems like her mind was blown instantly after knowing him. :)

One more good thing is Lee Kwang Soo. He is just himself, the unique person, he somehow brightens every movie and drama with his sensual and funny behavior.

This drama also has many beautifull viewes of nature, old houses and paths, good wounds makeup :)

Well, the rest I can say - this drama is rather as bad as any soap opera. I think you the viers are already know this from the plot. There are amnesias, disguisting high society personalities, hunting for money-or-death, a-hero-protecting-his-girl and blah blah. Setting unrealistic, nonesense, stupidly tragic situations to make viewers addictive - is just the classic soap opera. I hate it so much.

For the scores:
The story. Does it mean the only story (script) itself or also the characters development? For 1) the story I give 0 (yes zero) as it's a classic soap opera trash, 2) the characters I'd give 5 as they are mostly intersting and often made me think about my place in this life.
Cast and acting. As for me Song Joong Ki is perfect for his role. Moon Chae Won and Lee Kwang Soo were good. Others are nothing or bad for me. And I personally dislike Park Shi Yeon but I admit her acting was good. So overall it's 5.
Music. Ost has the kind of songs that I hate (kinda crying singing). But as they make the right heartbreaking atmosphere, I give it 3/10, ok. Also one of th ost songs is sung my Song Joong Ki (I was pleasantly surprised).
Rewatch value. Well, I rewatched it 3 times already, skipping the annoying parts. Inspite of all the annoying flaws, I guess I rewatched only because of Kang Ma Roo and sometimes Seo Eun Gi.

Ah finally I definitelly recomment every one to watch this drama to feel the emotional roller coaster!

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first all i m very sorry for my English

2nd i m not going to tell u the story at all

now my personal view. the time i started this is drama its hooked me... 1 to 5 episode its like how people use u then next 10 episode it make me think there is no god at all and last 5 episode make me believe god there for every one ,
from 1 to 20 episode it make me feel like hell and haven both at same time , this drama tell how people cheat u how they use u, this drama teach me so many thing that don't cover any one mistake , don't take any one blame cuz if u take they will never know what they doo , so they start doo more mistake and give more pain and use u

for me i love this drama but i will not re watch it

but i tell u if thinking to watch this drama , please watch this drama i know u fall in love with this drama

thank you

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Story is 7 because:
1. Its no new story
2. Its the typical heartbreaking korean drama
3. Will be quite the tear-jerker
4. BUT the flow of the story makes it pretty unpredictable

Acting / Cast is 9 because:
1. Supposedly 10 because Song Joong Ki did an awesome awesome awesome job!!! but the 2 female leads, although great but not awesome.

Music is 9 because:
1. It really ads to the pain of the story.
2. Xiah Junsu is singing the main ost.

Rewatch Value is 7 because:
1. I cannot say much since the drama is not even half its journey when i made this review

Overall:
Supposedly 9.5

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