Dragoste din Stele (2013)

Like many others, I watched the first episode and dropped it. I disliked the lead girl and it didn't seem very exciting. However, a few months later I came back to it, because reviews were really high and I love watching dramas with a big reveal of a characters identity. I stuck with it for the first couple of episodes and after that, Wow, it got sooo much better!

By episode 5 i was hooked and I found myself staying up until 1 am watching because I was so excited for each episode. The story is pretty good, the characters are quite different to what you might expect of a normal Kdrama. The Lead girl however, is COMPLETELY different. I disliked her at first but soon came to love her interactions with the lead guy. I also have to say the supporting characters were really well thought out too. I especially loved the younger brother, played by Ahn Jae Hyun (a beautiful person btw) his character was really quirky and his interactions with Do Min Joon were hilarious.

The music fit well with the drama and a few songs were played so often that you could sing along with them nearer the end. I would totally come back to this drama and watch it again once i've cleared through my long list of planning to watch!

Overall, I really loved the drama, it made me laugh, cry and everything in between, I wholeheartedly recommend this drama to romance lovers!

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A Stellar Blend of Romance, Fantasy, and Timeless Love

My Love from the Star is a captivating Korean drama that seamlessly blends romance, fantasy, and timeless love into an enchanting narrative that leaves a lasting impression. With stellar performances by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, the series follows the extraordinary romance between an alien with extraordinary abilities and a vibrant actress. The impeccable writing effortlessly balances humor, heartache, and emotional resonance, while the visual aesthetics and stunning production values create a visually captivating experience. With a rating of 9/10, My Love from the Star stands as a must-watch drama that transcends time and captures the hearts of viewers with its timeless message of love and the power of connection.

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Merece la pena

Empecé este drama siendo bastante escéptica sobre lo que esperar. Sin duda, me equivoqué. Es un drama que merece la pena ver. La historia es la que es: un alien que viene de otro planeta y conoce a una chica de la Tierra y se enamora de ella. Pero la trama subyacente y de misterio está muy conseguida. Odiarás al malo, de verdad. También me ha gustado la evolución de los personajes, del que cabe destacar la evolución de la actriz principal. También tiene unos giros muy buenos entre comedia, drama y romance. De verdad que me he reído como nunca con muchas escenas de la actriz. No le doy el 10 por algunos cabitos sueltos en la trama.

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Great chemistry!

Even though this drama came out in 2013 I am so glad it is still available for viewing. I discovered KDramas after I retired in 2021 and have become enamored with them and binge watch all the time. I have watched My Love from the Star for the second time and still love it. It is funny, romantic and I shed some tears in the later episodes. I have definitely become a fan of Kim Soo Huyn. He is just so adorable with a positive infectious energy through his smile.
Jun Ji Hyun was perfect for this role. I always love the characters she plays. They both performed their roles displaying such great chemistry. Thank you for the happy ending, I still feel the heartbreaking moments thru their acting even though I have watched it more than once. Thank you for the hard work. I will keep watching out for these two actors in new roles.

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It's funny, romantic and sad all together.
The main couple have great chemistry and the rest of the cast was overall well chosen.
We didn't have much information of certain characters that i did wish to know but that didn't really mess with the story or anything like that.
There was quite a bit of character development.
What I most liked about the show, is that it was funny and relatable at times.This is one of my favourites kdramas, because of this show I've started to like kdramas.
I've rewatched a couple times and will probably rewatch again soon.

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Watch Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun Shine!

The two leads (Jun Ji Hyun) and (Kim Soo Hyun) really keep this series afloat with their dynamic performances. There are a number of flaws and inconsistencies in the series, especially with the depictions of Do Min Joon as the alien who has been living in Korea for 400 years.

Do Min Joon seems to be a cross between E.T. and Superman in the sense that he seems to have been left behind and won’t be able to return home until our current time. He’s used a number of different identities, systematically “killing off” previous ones so as to not arouse suspicion that he’s an ageless alien living among humans. He’s also a bit like Superman in the sense that he has enhanced strength, speed, and hearing as well as the ability to stop time. With only three months left, he finds his abilities are becoming more unpredictable.

What is interesting about Do Min Joon, is that he appears to be a rather primitive alien in the sense that he’s not very long on wisdom. For a species that has mastered space travel as well as time manipulation, he doesn’t have much wisdom to share in how to live, thus demonstrating that his species is not very evolved. Do Min Joon is a bit temperamental, doesn’t like to be touched, and has some serious trust issues. In other words, he doesn’t trust anyone or find the need to do so.

Enter Cheon Song Yi, arguably the most popular actress in Korea, and she knows it. I lost count how many times she says to someone, “I’m Cheon Song Yi!” as if her very name demands attention, respect, and immediate capitulation to any request that she makes. She’s spoiled, conceited, immature, a bit dimwitted, and yet, she is also incredibly captivating and loves with all of her heart. It cannot be understated how well Jun Ji Hyun plays this part. To take a character with so many unappealing characteristics and to make that character so appealing and likable demonstrates Jun Ji Hyun’s mastery. Cheon Song Yi is also a horrendous tease! Lee Hui Kyung is the son of a powerfully rich family and a long childhood friend who’s had eyes for nobody by Cheon Song Yi. And yet, despite not having any feelings for him, she strings him along because she simply loves the attention. She also has a gold digger for a mother who mooches off her wealth, believing that her daughter owes her everything. I can’t imagine a worse person for a parent. Parents who treat their children like property and commodities aren’t parents at all. They’re parasites.

Most of the series is spent with Cheon Song Yi and Do Min Joon teasing and dancing around each other, obvious that they like each other. Do Min Joon acts as though he could care less and finds Cheon Song Yi annoying. They end up neighbors, each living in massive penthouses. Cheon Song Yi finds Do Min Joon cold and aloof, but as someone who demands and commands attention from everyone, she initially sets out to find a way to get Do Min Joon’s.
Now, Do Min Joon does have a viable reason for not getting romantically involved. Well, he has a couple of reasons. First, he’s leaving in three months, so what’s the point of getting into a relationship? And second, his body chemistry prevents him from prolonged physical touching, especially kissing which incapacitates him to the point of a high fever and requires long periods of time to recover. In that sense, they are incompatible.

The charm of the series is watching these two beloved characters figure out a way to acquire the courage to simply confess their feelings for each other before it’s too late. And the chemistry between Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun is undeniable as well as being the central reason why the series works.

On a less effective side story, we have the brother of Lee Hui Kyung as a very bland and uninteresting sociopath who has a long history of murdering anyone who stands in his way. Actor Shin Sung Rok was the least impressive to me of the mostly talented cast. His portrayal just as no flavor or uniqueness to it. He’s almost robotic and wooden that it nearly ruins the character. Seeing him and Do Min Joon has an ironic similarity to Superman and Lex Luthor. In fact, I wondered if they were the inspiration for this rivalry.

The series is heartwarming and has some very humorous moments. As with so many K-Dramas, it also has some tender moments that might tug at your heartstrings. Actress Jun Ji Hyun really sells us the last couple of episodes when Cheon Song Yi realizes that she’s likely to lose the love of her life, and how devastating that blow is to her, even when she knows it’s coming.

Overall, this is actually a very good series that rests upon the strength of its two lead actors. The story, especially when Do Min Joon is suddenly “found out” borders on the ludicrous. Scientists from around the world would have converged on Korea in a heartbeat to find out more about him. Sometimes, the writers fail to fully consider the ramifications of such a ploy rather than simply find an easier out. But fortunately, this doesn’t do too much damage to the story. Sometimes, charm and sweetness can outweigh the rational and the obvious, which isn’t always a bad thing.

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I was being recommended to watch this drama and got so bored in the first few episodes because it was Sci-Fri on 'aliens' with human being. However, I completed the whole drama and was surprised that the plot got so interesting and twisted in between. I was busy laughing, enjoying their acting and felt so touched at the end. Teared and hope that there's a sequel for this as I was expecting more endings from it. At first, I wasn't aware of Kim Soo Hyun and ...I was being attracted by his beauty when Cheong Songyi and Do Min Joon got closer with each other and each time they kissed each other, Do Min Joon will ill badly and bedridden. I got so surprised with his supernatural power! Especially when he get to stop the time and rescue Cheong Songyi umpteen times and show his inner feelings to her.

Hoping to catch his upcoming dramas too and will definitely re-watch this again in future! :D

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