Love this series ♥️
To be honest, I wonder if I will ever watch this drama no I did not like the trailer of the drama. That's why I thought the drama would not be good to watch. The main reason for my opinion was that I had never seen their drama before. That's why I thought the play would not be good.But not in words, the geniuses show their skills through their work. That's what happened here. Aqib and Aqib introduced their work through their perfect acting skills.
Their laughter, mischievousness, conversation are all perfect in one word Their chemistry is simply amazing. For such a pair of them You will be bound to fall in love with them. No one else will make the same mistake I made in the first place
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Le téléphone a sonné, et j'ai répondu présente...
Lors de sa sortie, je n'avais pas vraiment prévu de le regarder tout de suite, mais j'ai lancé le premier épisode sans trop d'attente. Et c'était trop tard. Mon pied était dans l'engrenage. Il ne me restait plus qu'à m'asseoir et attendre les épisodes chaque semaine.D'accord, ce n'est pas un thriller tortueux complexe, ni même un drame aux rebondissements inattendus. Il faut parfois déconnecter les neurones pour l'apprécier, et ce n'est pas si grave parce qu'il est resté engageant malgré une perte de vitesse dans son milieu. La romance en fond apporte un fil conducteur supplémentaire. Cela dit, pour moi, When the Phone Rings tient surtout grâce à ses personnages.
Baek Sa Eon est un personnage qui connaît un changement radical entre le premier et le dernier épisode tout en possédant ce qu'il fallait pour briser l'écran. L'assurance, le charisme et le style. Yoo Yeon Seok livre une performance sensationnelle en tant que porte-parole du président. C'était émouvant et entraînant.
Ceci pourrait expliquer la fadeur de Hong Hee Joo ? Le personnage reste passif et n'atteint jamais son plein potentiel, cependant, le fait d'avoir signé a ajouté de la profondeur à son personnage. Chae Soo Bin est une bonne actrice, et sa performance est bonne, son personnage ne l'est pas.
Leur alchimie est à la fois touchante et palpitante. Ils se détestent, ils se tolèrent, ils s'apprécient, ils s'aiment ? Les débuts sont curieux, mais piquants à regarder. J'ai apprécié le fait de ne pas tout miser sur la romance, malgré tous les événements qui sont directement et indirectement liés au couple.
Ji Sang Woo est le genre d'homme qui fait battre mon cœur. Intelligent, passionné et investi. Derrière sa voix parfaite, Heo Nam Jun dépeint un personnage curieux et auquel il est facile de s'attacher. J'ai aimé les doutes vis-à-vis de lui, mais aussi ce naturel dans son regard et ses sourires sont, encore une fois, des récompenses. Na You Ri est une présentatrice rayonnante et chaleureuse. Fan incontestée de Baek Sa Eon, elle amène une touche de fraîcheur dans un monde politique terne. Jang Gyu Ri dépeint un personnage plein de vie avec de belles émotions.
Leur relation est naturelle, tandis que l'alchimie est plus douce et délicate, mais pas moins puissante. Les voir enquêter ensemble, voir l'enthousiasme de l'une et l'affection de l'autre.
Pour finir sur le casting, il est difficile d'ignorer Park Jae Yoon. L'acteur est stupéfiant par la façon dont il s'est approprié son personnage. Je pense que les scènes où les émotions le submergent au point d'en perdre pied sont les meilleures. J'espère sincèrement le revoir dans un nouveau drame avec tout autant d'intensité.
Vers son milieu, l'histoire se répète avec un schéma récurrent. Pour cette raison, il connaît une longue faiblesse, mais repart bien sans que cela n'ait autant d'excitation que les premiers épisodes. En revanche, le dernier épisode me laisse perplexe. Ce n'était pas nécessaire, mais je ne vais pas non plus chipoter dessus, il me suffit de l'ignorer.
En bref, When the Phone Rings est un très bon drama qui aurait pu être encore meilleur s'il avait fait des choix différents. Cependant, cela n'enlève en rien le plaisir que j'ai eu de le regarder et les frustrations de devoir attendre les épisodes suivants chaque semaine, le tout avec une photographie ravissante, une belle mise en scène et un casting excellent.
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The phone rang , but it wasn't the drama I was waiting for!
The drama had all the right elements to be a good mystery-thriller but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to its initial premise. The first half had me completely hooked but by the end, I felt kind of let down by the lacklustre conclusions and rushed pacing. Don't get me wrong, its wit's far from being terrible but definitely a disappointment, especially when you compare it to the intrigue and mystery that were introduced early on.The plot itself was solid - Baek Sa Eon, a man with a prestigious fancy political background and a complicated shady past was a pretty interesting lead. The whole mystery surrounding his wife Hong Hui Ju, her kidnapping and then the phone calls had me invested The tension and suspense that built up in the beginning were great but as it went on it lost its spark when logic took the backseat.
Sa Eon’s character started off as this cold, calculated guy and I liked how complicated his character was. Being the youngest presidential spokesman sort of gave him some serious depth. There was a mystery to his persona, tough on the outside, but you could sense something softer beneath. In the first few episodes, his portrayal was spot-on and I was all in. However, as the episodes progressed Sa Eon seemed to lose that sharp edge that made him so compelling. Instead of continuing his evolution as an "intelligent, scheming and smart character", he fell into a more predictable, emotional fool arc once he started to fall in love. The transformation felt abrupt and unrealistic, as though the writers decided to abandon the complexity of his character in favour of giving us a more conventional romantic storyline (which we didn't ask for, if I might add that).
Hong Hui Ju also started with a strong, mysterious presence as well. Her selective mutism and tragic backstory created a sense of depth that initially seemed promising. But as the plot unfolded, she too began to fit into those cliche familiar tropes, damsel in distress being on the top.
After clearing the air between her and Sa Eon, she made decisions that seemed out of character, acting impulsively and putting herself and Sa Eon in danger. Instead of her being a strong, self-sufficient character which I was rooting for and saw glimpses of in the earlier episodes, she got caught up in the predictable romance too which undermined the mysterious tone it was initially trying to maintain.
Now, the romance between Sa Eon and Hui Ju? It was sweet, no doubt. They had great chemistry and the moments between them were tender and kisses were done very tastefully. But I wasn’t watching this for a love story. I came for the suspense and the mystery which was the initial setup and honestly, I felt like their relationship kind of stole the spotlight. While it had some nice moments, it pushed the darker, more exciting parts of the show to the side. As a romance drama, I would give it a much higher rating but a drama where the first two genres are mentioned as mystery and thriller, it was just not it.
The antagonists were another weak point for me. I had all these crazy theories about who was behind the kidnappings and the shady dealings of the past and the buildup created a lot of anticipation. But when the big reveals finally came, they were so underwhelming that I sorta felt disconnected from the story. The plot twists that were supposed to be shocking ended up feeling predictable, anticlimactic and just meh.
Also, can we please get a spin-off for the second couple because the chemistry was so evident! There was a certain softness in their interactions, an intimacy that didn’t need any grand gestures or dramatic declarations. I wish they got more screen time that could have actually done justice to their love story.
Overall, what could’ve been the show of the year for me turned out to be the first disappointment of 2025. While it’s not entirely bad but compared to how it started, the drop in quality is pretty hard to ignore.
I would recommend this if you're a fan of the leads and want to see what the hype was all about. But honestly, go in with tempered expectations.
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Dysfunctional marriage with all the kisses
No major spoilers:That is so satisying. When The Phone Rings' premise needs a LOT of suspension of disbelief...but who cares right? Those kisses(omg!) alone make it all worth it. We get a delicious male lead, a heroine we can root for, an 'it's complicated' marriage in the midst of it all, with a bit of psycho killer mystery and endless taboo family secrets thrown in.
Yoo Yeon Seok's looks are not typically what I go for as male lead, but he is amazing as Paik Sa Eon, who is the epitome of what all kfangirls go weak for---dashing 24x7 in a suit, each strand of hair meticulously arranged, so competent, ruthless, and unbothered, until you threaten his wife (yup, the one he's supposed not to care for). Then he goes all bonkers. Chae Soo Bin equally embodies vulnerable yet strong-willed Hong Hee Ju well, whose life has all been about sacrifices because of her selfish mother.
Someone likened this couple to the Flower of Evil dynamic, and I see the likeness. There's something delectable about watching a dysfunctional marriage, where they clearly care about each other, but all the secrets and miscommunications are on the way.
Spoilers
Where else can you see a distant couple who can only communicate their deepest secrets and repressed feelings behind a kidnapper's burner phone? Where a wife blackmails her husband to divorce her for 20 billion won?
I like it that Paik Sa Eon doesn't dwell too much on his hurt on Hee Ju's betrayal, he knows he wronged her a lot too, and he understood right away the reasonings behind her actions. Oftentimes it's easier to communicate behind the phone, things we cannot tell the other in person, and it was wondrous to see these two slowly fall more for each other as they open up their feelings.
Since childhood, Sa Eon found a kindred state with Hee Ju, amidst all the affluence surrounding them, they felt suffocated in a gilded cage, living a life forced upon them. There were probably some shortcuts so the story can fit into 12 episodes, so now I'm excited to tackle the webtoon and the source novel material. But undoubtedly, this is an easy recommendation, for those looking for a different spin on the 'dysfunctional marriage' trope, which I'm getting way addicted to.
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A Romantic Thriller? An Honest Review
★★This is my personal opinion, and we can obviously have different preferences★★This is going to be a long review.
"When the Phone Rings" is a Kdrama that leaves a lasting impression with its blend of suspense and heartfelt moments.I adore dramas that deliver what they promise. It was promoted as a romantic thriller and it delivered that, of course, leaning more towards the romance tag.A number of people may find the synopsis "cringe" even before watching the drama. This review, however, isn’t intended for them.
The way I see it, the story is about a loving husband who has cherished his wife for a long time but couldn't express it because both of them had secrets from their pasts. While it may sound like any other drama, the performances, the background music, the screenplay—everything—elevated it and made it stand out from the rest.
Actors:
Both leads, as well as the other recurring actors, excelled in their roles. The lead actress, Choi Soobin, went to great lengths to learn sign language, and the way she delivered it felt as though it was second nature to her, seamlessly integrated into her character's world. Her expressions and body language differed significantly between her home and workplace, showcasing her impressive acting range. The contrast between her portrayal of the innocent, timid wife in the first half and the more comfortable, free character in the second half was especially notable. The makeup artists and costume department also did an excellent job.
YYS, who played the male lead, needs no introduction. However, I’d like to highlight his exceptional acting in one particular episode where he portrayed a husband whose wife was missing. His performance in that scene was truly top-notch.
The actor playing the kidnapper truly nailed his character, capturing the nuances of his role through subtle micro-expressions. Overall, everyone did an outstanding job, contributing to the drama’s success.
Story:
I believe that if someone is drawn to the synopsis, they will likely enjoy the drama. The thrill in the first four episodes was impressive, and kudos to the makers for creating such an engaging start. Even though the level of thrill tapered off after that, it remained captivating and enjoyable to watch.
What I personally liked most:
Even though I enjoyed the drama as a whole, there are a few things I'd like to mention.
★Many people claim to dislike childhood/past connection tropes, but I personally love them—especially when done right, like in this drama. The childhood scenes had a significant impact on the story. It wasn’t just about following a trend; they were well-integrated and meaningful. The child actors were fantastic, especially the young actress who portrayed Heejoo. She nailed her role, conveying the silent suffering of her childhood through micro-expressions.
★The decision to avoid a third-party love angle was the best choice the makers could have made for this drama. Dramas about married couples don’t necessarily need a third angle, and I’m grateful the creators understood this. The potential third-party character, instead of being an antagonist, turned out to be a kind-hearted person with her own past struggles.
★As for the OST and its placement, I’m in the minority when it comes to not being fond of most K-drama OSTs and their placement. I’m usually happy if even one OST stands out. In this case, the drama had excellent BGM placements, and the song "See the Light" definitely deserves special mention.
What I'm not fond of:
As I mentioned, this is going to be an honest, personal review, and I’ll add this as well.
★The tone shift from episode 8 felt too sudden to handle. I wish they had balanced it out more carefully. After the leads got together, their screen time suddenly decreased, which was definitely a letdown for people like me, who lose interest in dramas once the leads are together.
★The second couple, who were not part of the original novel, were added by the makers, and they should have been utilized better. In the first half, they had several boring scenes that felt disconnected from the main story, and by the end, their arc had a half-baked conclusion, which was disappointing.
★The "redeeming parents" trope—K-dramas often have this arc where parents, who have been awful throughout the story, suddenly have a change of heart in the final episode. Sadly, this drama couldn’t escape that trope either.
★Lastly, the "last episode curse." Few dramas these days can escape the common trope of one of the main leads disappearing for a while, only to return briefly for a happy ending. While this drama wasn’t as rushed as many others, they could have executed it in a better way.
Now, do I recommend it? Obviously, as I mentioned before, if you liked the synopsis, you would likely enjoy the drama.
Will I rewatch this? This is another personal opinion. I tend to rewatch dramas that have a lot of comedy, and this is not one of them, so I might not rewatch it. However, I did revisit many scenes while it was still airing.
Overall, I would suggest giving this drama a try. It might not be a masterpiece as a whole, but it is definitely a masterpiece in its genre and a treat for fans of this trope.
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The story line was very good
The ever show i watched, perfect story, cast, ost everything about this drama was great. In my opinion this drama was best of the 2024 , the story had lots of twist but the end was very good. The performance of actors was very good they portrayed their characters very nicely. A newbie should definitely watch this drama. I will definitely re-watch this drama for multiple times.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
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Wattpad-y type of drama but executed well
This drama brought on so many wattpad and fanfiction tropes that I savored when I was a teenager. Marriage contract, cohabitation, and giving kinda enemy to lover vibe with the wicked family history plot. The first hald was fun and intriguing, it's been a long time since we have a drama with cliche plots but somehow still running pretty well.The second half, not so much. Maybe because of the limited episodes, some scenes felt "jumped". I knew it was based on a manhwa and this was a work of fiction, but sometimes it just didn't make any sense. And for me, ep 12 was a let down, only their steamy scenes made up for it.
No complaints on the actors acting, Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soobin potrayed their roles well, and the others are fine too. Overall, just a fun drama and you didn't need to use your brain which was kinda the point.
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Love or Obsession? Unpacking the Complexities of "Drama When Phone Rings"
"Drama When Phone Rings" delves into the haunting dynamics of a marriage where love—if it can even be called that—lurks in silence for years, only to surface under extreme and desperate circumstances. The drama portrays a husband who claims to have loved his wife all along but failed to express it for three years, leaving viewers to question whether his so-called love is genuine or merely an unhealthy obsession.True love involves action, care, and a willingness to nurture a relationship. The husband’s three years of indifference show none of these qualities. Despite his alleged feelings, he made no effort to communicate, to make his wife feel valued, or to work on their marriage. This lack of effort and engagement suggests that his "love" might not be as pure as it seems. Genuine love inspires vulnerability and a desire to connect, but his behavior implies emotional apathy—or worse, a controlling mindset where he doesn’t feel the need to prove or share his affection.
When his wife pretends to be a kidnapper, it is a desperate act of seeking validation in a marriage that has emotionally starved her. His sudden change of heart and willingness to show affection only after this dramatic plea feels reactive and superficial. It raises an unsettling question: is this really love, or is it his obsession with possession, control, or the idea of his wife, rather than her as a person?
Obsession often masquerades as love, but it is fundamentally self-centered. It is more about holding onto someone than genuinely caring for their happiness or well-being. The husband’s years of emotional neglect, coupled with his delayed response only when provoked, make it hard to see his feelings as anything more than a possessive obsession. His actions don’t stem from a realization of her worth but from the fear of losing her—a response driven by his ego rather than true affection.
The wife’s decision to stay or accept his newfound love is equally complicated. Should she trust that his feelings are real, or should she recognize that his "love" is contingent on her begging for it? The drama challenges viewers to grapple with these dilemmas, ultimately leaving a sour aftertaste. It underscores the painful reality of relationships built on unbalanced emotional investments and the danger of confusing obsession with love.
In the end, "Drama When Phone Rings" serves as a cautionary tale about the need for communication, emotional honesty, and mutual effort in love. It leaves viewers questioning the husband’s motives, the wife’s choice, and whether a relationship like this is even worth saving.
While "Drama When Phone Rings" initially presents the husband’s actions as self-centered and emotionally neglectful, the later episodes reveal a more nuanced and heartfelt progression in his character. As the layers of their complex marriage unfold, it becomes evident that the husband’s previous indifference was not due to a lack of love but rather his own inability to express it. His genuine feelings, though buried under years of silence, begin to surface as the couple confronts their emotional wounds. His decision to respond with patience, kindness, and understanding, especially when learning about his wife’s desperate actions, marks a significant turning point in the story. Instead of reacting with anger or resentment, he chooses empathy, offering forgiveness and demonstrating the true depth of his love.
Similarly, the wife’s journey is just as transformative. Initially, she sought validation in desperate, misguided ways, but as she sees her husband’s true efforts and love, she begins to open herself up in ways that weren’t possible before. Her willingness to accept his vulnerabilities, even when she uncovers his own secret, highlights the growth of their relationship. The drama beautifully portrays how both characters, once emotionally distant and guarded, find strength in their mutual support and understanding. They both accept each other’s flaws, fostering an environment where trust and emotional honesty can finally flourish.
The couple’s shared vulnerability becomes the cornerstone of their evolving relationship. While the drama started with an unsettling question of obsession versus love, it ultimately leads to a more hopeful message: love can be redefined, even after years of neglect, if both partners are willing to face their fears, be vulnerable, and rebuild their emotional connection. The husband’s and wife’s journey toward mutual support and acceptance not only heals their individual wounds but also lays the foundation for a more balanced, loving partnership.
"Drama When Phone Rings" ultimately celebrates the power of communication, emotional growth, and mutual care, showing that love can be rediscovered, even in the most challenging circumstances. Both characters, in accepting each other’s secrets and supporting one another’s growth, prove that a strong, loving relationship is built on the willingness to understand, forgive, and evolve together.
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When the Phone Rings: Brilliant for 10 Episodes, Then Falls Apart
I devoured the first 10 episodes. Very good episodes that are easy to watch. The two main actors perform excellently, and the story is engaging. However, it seems that with each episode, unnecessary details are added, making one wonder why... The characters are in constant danger, without respite; they practically have a subscription to the hospital...What happened to Ji Sang U and Na Yu Ri's show (by the way, in the end, these two characters served NO PURPOSE AT ALL)?
But what was the point of the entire last episode, seriously?? They just needed to have the villain die, END OF STORY.
Why make the male lead disappear? Sure, you feel sorry for the female lead, but you've known her since childhood, been married for 3 YEARS, and you know she knows the story, so WHY???? What he didn't want to experience—living in uncertainty, not knowing if his wife is alive—he ends up imposing on HIS OWN WIFE! The entire last episode is filled with confusion, shifting from dream to reality, past to present, without any transition, making it incomprehensible. It was just ridiculous; throughout the episode, I wondered where it was heading, and then the part in Africa, seriously??
Everything was going well; why half-ruin the drama at the end? Might as well have stopped at episode 11 or skipped directly to the end of the last episode...
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Best drama of 2024 hands down ?
I recommend this drama 1000 times. I Never leave writing reviews but this drama actually deserves one. I watch it because I love soo- bin acting since I’m not a robot, watch plenty of her drama, As for yeon seok I started the interest of love because I like Moon ga-young but that drama I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. When the phone rings is a truly masterpiece, I did not know the potential of the drama or the plot very well but I dived in and what a surprise the show hooked me since episode 1. The acting and chemistry of both of the leads got me watching behind the scenes something I usually don’t do as well. The OST is amazing as well. The director, the staff and the rest of the cast did an outstanding work.Pd: Want to add to my review that i didn’t read the manwha but I do think the last six or five minutes of the ending episode were unnecessary except from their call at the very end and park do-jae comeback but this doesn’t mean I’m going to batch or disregard the actors hard work, when they probably didn’t even know about it, blame the director and the writers. The Argan plot I do understand because he needed to change his name and give his life some meaning and be worth of her. The drama still enjoyable and you can feel how much effort every actor put into it specially the leads.
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Sa Eon e Hee Joo estão em um casamento falso há três anos, sem comunicação, afeto ou parceria, mas isso muda no instante em que um maníaco a sequestra e pede resgate. De primeira, Sa Eon não acredita nas ligações, mas no viva-voz, sua esposa falsa ouve tudo o que ele diz: que não se importa nem um pouquinho e o sequestrador pode retornar a ligação quando ela estiver morta. Hee Joo sai viva com alguns arranhões, mas com o coração lidacerado.Como uma criança que cresceu em um lar conturbado sendo uma filha sem importância após um grave acidente onde perdeu a voz, Hee Joo manteve-se enclausurada em um mundo de mentiras, sendo preterida e manipulada pela mãe. E mesmo após o casamento, com um pouco mais de liberdade, sua vida ainda é um tormento mesmo vivendo ao lado do homem que ama e não se importa se está viva ou morta.
No entanto, é com o telefone do sequestrador que ela começa a atormentar Sa Eon em todos os momentos que consegue. Ela liga e é apenas assim que consegue ser sincera e dizer tudo o que está entalado sobre como vivem e é colocada de lado. Já seu marido, fica inconformado como o "sequestrador" quer que eles se divorciem, afinal, Sa Eon também tem um cargo importante como o porta-voz da presidência, mas muito segredos que nunca dividiu com ninguém.
É maravilhoso como a Hee Joo no começo parece ser uma mulher tão frágil, e após um evento revelador toma uma coragem nunca antes vista. A dinâmica do casamento era muito estranho, e juro que achei bem esquisito como ela conseguiu se manter calada por três anos dentro de um relacionamento mesquinho com um homem que nunca a ouvia direito, e muito menos se dignou a aprender linguagem de sinais para melhorar um pouco o diálogo entre eles. Isso me deixou muito revoltada com o Sa Eon, ainda mais quando descobrimos como ele é apaixonado por ela.
E isso nem é um spoiler, pois no primeiro episódio já descobrimos como ele é louco pela Hee Joo. Aliás, esse é o plot de todo o drama: como ambos são loucamente apaixonados um pelo outro e se importam muito. E esse sentimento só cresce conforme as intrigas se agravam e o mistério expande. Para o telespectador é um tanto enlouquecedor, principalmente para os que foram acompanhando semana após semana os lançamentos na Netflix, os memes nas redes sociais e as teorias que se revelavam a cada dois novos episódios.
E foi assim que navegamos nos 12 episódios desse drama sul-coreano. Muitos segredos, intrigas familiares, mistérios e um casal que esbanjou química. Sinceramente, achei que tinha muita gente suspeita e poucas revelações no meio do drama; parecia que nada se definia. Foram muitos personagens que não tinham uma índole definida (além da âncora do jornal), todos tinham um mistério em volta, e os personagens principais não tinham pessoas de confiança, um amigo para desabafar ou alguém que servisse de suporte. Eu ficava pensando: "como alguém passa na vida sem uma pessoa de confiança?" Claro, que Sa Eon tinha seus motivos para isso, mas a Hee Joo não.
De forma unânime, eu adorei o casal; aliás, foi a minha coisa favorita no drama inteiro. O modo como se amavam, mas tinham motivos relevantes que os afastavam; os atores que se entregaram de corpo e alma aos personagens nos dando a horna de sofrer junto e torcer por ele; e uma trilha sonora viciante o suficiente para perturbar a todos nas redes sociais.
E fora isso, eu achei o roteiro bem enrolado. O mistério que demorava a desvendar mesmo com a chegada dos últimos episódios, um sequestrador/serial killer bem burro, e muitas cenas dignas de novela mexicana. Eu adoro novela mexicana, e creio que o México faria bem melhor com esse roteiro em mãos. O que na verdade me deixa questionando se esse drama não foi um grande copia e cola da webtoon, e não houve nenhum tipo de adaptação para ficar melhor desenvolvido para a mídia em questão, pois sabemos que algo bom nos quadrinhos não é a mesma coisa para televisão.
Eu odiei o final. Muita encheção de linguiça nos últimos dois epiśodios, merecia um final mais interessante com tomadas de decisões sérias por parte dos personagens principais que sofreram em todos os episódios, a falta de comunicação entre o casal que prevaleceu até o final. Apesar de haver um final feliz até que satisfatório, ainda acho que a Hee Joo e o Sa Eon mereciam muito mais.
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I thought this was gonna be part of my top dramas in 2024….
Summary: Happy ending, high on angst, cliche moments, not medically logicalMy advice watch until ep 9 and just pretend the rest dont exist. For the first time I feel like I need to divide this review into 2 parts…
Review for first half:
I really clicked in without expecting much cause I just saw it one day on Netflix that a new drama has started. Initially I didn’t want to start it so early cause I prefer to binge watch it but that one clip from the first call made me give in.
I was actually so shocked by the plot and execution. Usually after a few episodes the intensity dies down and we start to predict what happens but wow for this one every call they made every dialogue they had was amazing. Eps 6 contained my most favorite calls. The execution was insane…
YYS and CSB initially I thought their chemistry will be a bit off but omg they are so good. Im so glad the role was given to them because I don’t think we would feel the same way if the acting was not executed to this level. However, I did feel CSB just looked much younger than him but I valued the chemistry and acting more so it was fine.
The second main leads were so cute as well. They tried to steer us away for one episode but the writers brought it back haha…
Review for second half:
Now with all this expectations set from the starting few episodes around ep 9 is where is started to go downhill…
The reveal of the “Teacher” aka mastermind behind all this was really very underwhelming…really barely any impact at all. I expected him to be a smart psychotic villain…in the end he was just fooled chasing after the wrong target all this while.
Now, the kidnapper always acted as if he was under the mastermind’s control. But suddenly once the mastermind was out of the story he became so ambitious and had so many plans to continue the revenge…
Ok all this I can close my eyes and just leave it to my imagination to develop but that ENDING literally what was that. It felt like all the effort put into the front few episodes were just wasted. I really hoped so much that it won’t be a lame ending where there is no justice served and they just kill off the villain…but that’s exactly what we got…another unsatisfactory ending for the villain…the last eps was just so bad it made no sense. Him disappearing okay I give it to him cause he needs to get a new identity. Why did he suddenly go rejoin the forces out of nowhere in a war zone state?? And why did the writers make HHJ go to that state alone in the middle of all the machine guns thinking she can just walk freely in the woods…like seriously I was just so disappointed!!
Basically towards the end that’s when it truly became a wattpad drama. Initially at the start it was still okay but the end really just purely for their romance with no sense in plot.
Really it was such a good opportunity for a clean closure but wasted….
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