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One of the most affectionate, down-to-earth, wholesome slice-of-life dramas!
Exceptionally detailed in every aspect: not even one character is unnecessary, not even one line or moment of silence is in excess, not even a scene is a filler...
A real gem and a well-deserved 10/10 in my book.

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Dark, heavy and very sophisticated.
Unique and tightly knitted plot, masterfully woven characters and interconnections, gripping story-telling.
With some mind-blowing plot twists, top-notch acting, superb cinematography, directing and music and a performance of a lifetime from Lee Seung Gi, this drama is definitely and outstanding watching experience.

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A slow-burn but intense and very engaging story, with a well-writen, tight plot and a stellar cast with top-notch acting, especially from the talented and charismatic chameleon Kim Nam Gil.
Not for everyone, since it's not the typical action-packed story, but rather a procedural and slowly rewarding, yet fascinating, journey of some ordinary, flawed but hard-working police officers towards understanding and thus successfully profiling the twisted minds of some evil serial killers.
A must-watch for those who like psychological, procedural, intriguing stories :)

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Cuteness overload!
A refreshing, bright, wholesome rom-com, with a delicate touch of coming-of-age, family, friendship and social awareness.
A great watch :)

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A wonderful drama, full of talent and soul.
Brilliant writing and acting, unique teamwork chemistry.
Impressive character depictions and dialogues, perfectly balanced subplots, and some of the most fulfilling character development and healing progressions I've recently watched.
Aragaki Yui and Ayano Go were outstanding, but I must admit that Shibata Kohei was the real scene-stealer, as one of the most adorable and considerate chiefs ever appeared in a drama.
Wholeheartedly recommended!

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Delicate, beautifully affectionate story of a young woman's journey to self-awareness of her aromantic and asexual identity, and an honest, realistic representation of aroace people.
Heartwarming and thought-provoking, with detailed attention to many issues it addresses and impeccable performances from Kishii Yukino and Takahashi Issei.
That talented man never disappoints...

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A rare gem!
Deep, desperate, painfully personal, hauntingly beautiful.
Full of loud silences, unbearable loneliness, raw emotions and so much love wanting to be given...

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Silent words, silent feelings, silent people.
Delicate, subtle, slow-paced, poetically beautiful.
Full of loud silences, words and feelings left unspoken, and eye-opening glimpses of the "silent world" some people live in.
A wonderful story, more of a slice-of-life and character study than a pure romance, that focuses on the importance of communicating/expressing our feelings and thoughts, as well as being honest about them.
Superb acting from the cast: Kawaguchi Haruna, Suzuka Ouji, Kaho, Kazama Shunsuke and, especially, Meguro Ren who was simply fantastic in this!
He could convey all emotions, from heart-wrenchingly sad to genuinely happy only with his face micro-expressions and gesture, without speaking a single word...

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A captivating mystery drama with superb performances from Mitsuki Takahata, Sumire and lady Kaji Meiko.
The ethereal, eerie cinematography and music, the wonderful, delicate paintings and setting, the intriguing story...
Highly recommended!

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A sad, intense love story, beautifully dressed in a technically exceptional sageuk format, with superb cinematography, lighting, colouring and costumes, and beautifully fitted music.
There were many memorable characters and cast members, but Lee Jun Ho's compelling, nuanced performance undoubtedly stood out among them.
Politics and scheming were used only as a supporting background and were left undeveloped, which made the story feel somehow flat and incomplete or even disconnected some times, but if watching this only for the heartbreaking love story, it was an exceptional experience.

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A feel-good and heartwarming coming of age story about friendship, teamwork and character growth - and badminton!
Though overdramatic and cheesy sometimes, it was an engaging watch, with a well-balanced amount of comic and touching moments.

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A beautiful, warm and inspiring story, about the every day life of an autistic young man living with his family and working as an animal caretaker in a zoo.
Kusanagi Tsuyoshi portrayed the demanding role of Teruaki flawlessly, with a subtle and realistic approach, while the rest of the cast, especially Teruaki's mother, depicted beautifully their struggles and worries while supporting him.
Though dealing with a difficult, challenging subject, the story never becomes overly melodramatic or distressing, and the tears it may cause are tears of pride and accomplishment rather than pity or misfortune.
Highly recommended!

Masterfully crafted story full of suspense, mystery and cliffhangers.
It was worth every minute and time-loop of it!

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Quirky and witty, with lots of light-hearted and deep moments - a brilliant mixture of skit, satire, family bonding and Yoshida Kotaro's charms!

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Refreshingly unique blending of slice-of-life, coming-of-age, sports, friendship and romance genres.
Exquisite production, superb acting and a story that could have been a masterpiece if not for the sloppy, rushed closure for most of the characters...

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With a unique theme and a very strong, engaging start, this drama was a breath of fresh air. Watching the fantastic performance of Park Eun Bin as attorney Woo, the cutest cutie pie with her radiant, heartfelt smile walking around, waltzing and talking about whales was the most engaging thing I’ve watched for a long time!
Her relationship with her dad, her mentor (the amazing, scene-stealer attorney Jung, aka Kang Ki Young) and her two female besties were fascinating from start to finish.
Even though I had some noticeable issues about the actual legal cases depicted and -most importantly- the romance lines and some characters’ development, overall it was an enjoyable and memorable watch.

Mind-blowing storytelling from the predator's pov, showing things that were intentionally cut out in the previous drama episodes.

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A fast-paced, well-written and beautifully filmed story about the epic forbidden love between a devil and a fairy.
Wonderful, meticulously designed set-ups for every realm and clan, lavish costumes and decorations, well-fitted music and songs, and a balanced screen time for all characters and subplots.
Dylan Wang's majestic, fierce and totally captivating antihero Dongfang Qing Cang and his funny as well as touching transformation was a pleasure to watch and the best part of this engaging drama!

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Brilliant adaptations of Hoshi Shinichi's short stories with a witty, inventive, thought-provoking (and at times borderline sneering) approach, full of allegories and impactful messages, caustically tackling some timely social issues.
Great cinematography and music, many familiar talented faces among the cast.

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A biting social commentary wrapped in sci-fi/futuristic/mystery layers done right.
Philosophically challenging and thought-provoking concept questioning our views and beliefs about loneliness, grief, memories, dream and reality, life after death, heaven, happiness.
Top-notch production quality, wonderful cinematography and music, and a superb performance from chameleon Shin Ha Kyun in a captivating, binge-worthy outcome. Highly recommended!

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An bittersweet, emotional as well as honest and heartfelt depiction of a loving family of two: a born deaf father and his CODA (child of deaf adult) daughter. A realistic, eye-opening approach of their relationship and everyday life, without any sugarcoating or preachy tones.
Their bonding, co-dependance, bantering, differences, problems, unconditional love and acceptance were superbly portrayed by Shofukutei Tsurube and Yoshioka Riho, while her exemplary character growth and sweet romance with Nakajima Yuto were a pleasure to watch.
Highly recommended!

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Full of nostalgia, longing and that unique heart-fluttering feeling of first love...
Though the story isn't something groundbreaking or cliche-free, it definitely grew on me and made me root for all main characters.
Top-notch cinematography, production, music and acting were definitely a great plus, while the best advantage was the refreshing, scene-stealer Kido Taisei and his genuine smile!
And what can I say about Mitsushima Hikari, this talented elegant lady who excels in all her roles, gifting us with superb performances every time she appears on screen...

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An intriguing, gritty noir story, with a tight plot and fantastic dynamics between the main leads.
Beautifully written and directed, superbly acted (especially from Lee Sung Min), with one of the most powerful ending scenes I've recently watched.
Highly recommended.

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A dark psychological thriller, extremely disturbing, violent and raw.
A fast-paced and solid story of the revenge and traumatic aftermath derived from extreme school bullying.
Brilliant use and transition of flashbacks, tense directing and music, great acting from the cast playing both young and adult characters.
Hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking.

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Binge-worthy, intense, thrilling and totally engaging, just like the 1st season, with a satisfying closure.
More focused on the players and game masters backstories, with girl power vibes all the way! Kuina, Ann, Akane and the "Queen of Hearts" were fantastic.
But, I have to admit that Chishiya and Yamapi were definitely the highlights of this season!

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Takahashi Issei ? in a quirky, bizarre and very fascinating comeback!

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Gripping story, solid cast and acting, superb production, directing, cinematography and editing, but an anti-climatic and somewhat rushed ending.
Though Kim Soo Hyun and Cha Seung Won were great in their roles, I must admit that Kim Sung Gyu was the outstanding dark horse in this :)

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A cozy slow-paced and laid-back slice of life drama, about the beauty of simple things in life, the comfort of hanging out with our childhood friends, the warmth of being our true selves with our loved ones, and the bitter-sweetness of growing up and leaving our childhood selves and memories behind.
Outstanding acting, especially from Odagiri Joe and a touching, meaningful ending song.

A very engaging action/revenge drama, with a well-crafted plot (with lots of cliffhangers and twists), solid performances, great team work and chemistry.
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An intense, edgy law drama with well-built, realistic and thought provoking cases of juvenile offenders.
Exceptional production and performances, not only from the main cast but also from most of the supporting cast members.
The somewhat preachy and contradictory social criticism of the last episodes made the plot a bit uneven and over-dramatic, but overall it was a great watching experience.

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Such a fun watch!
Though definitely an over the top rom-com, with a predictable plot and every possible cliche included, it was very enjoyable :)
All characters and sub-stories were delightful, all the tropes were presented in a refreshing way.
Special mention to the most iconic harabeoji and Young Seo's cousin and her impeccable english!

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Kuno Totono is such an intriguing character and I love, love his curly hair and expressions!
Suda Masaki, all supporting and guest actors did a marvellous job in this.
Can't wait for season 2, with more of the ongoing and new cases he's involved in :)

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So many of my fave tropes in this short but sweet and fulfilling romance story done right:
Unrequited Love, Friends To Lovers, Cohabitation.
Pleasantly surprised :)

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A bit weird, a bit dark, but definitely a unique, quirky concept and a refreshing, funky direction and editing.
Time well spent :)

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A coming of age story with a top-notch production: cinematography, visuals, effects, music, acting and, especially, the magical, mystical atmosphere was really captivating.
A feast for the eyes and ears!

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A fascinating watch, not only for the various social issues it addressed in all of its episodes, but mainly for the unique idea of the Grim Reapers' trio and their mission, the classy and stylish Jumadaeng headquarters and all of its members' wardrobes.
The most memorable elements were Kim Hee Sun's husky voice, pink hair and red eyeshadow and Kim Hae Sook's majestic appearance, while the most disappointing one was the limited screen time of suave Lee Soo Hyuk .

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A beautiful, deeply humane story about family relationships, homophobia, prejudice, acceptance, regret and grief.
With well-balanced emotional and comic moments, and without being over-dramatic, cheesy or preachy, this short drama was a bittersweet and heartwarming watching experience, that was worth every minute of it.

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A beautiful love story with some wonderful friendship and bonding between all characters, and one of the most adorably clumsy and cute couple.
Delightful rom-com without any over-the-top cliches or annoying side characters and fillers, a catchy song, and a head-strong female lead that you can't help but root for :)

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Though I admittedly started this school/delinquent themed drama for Mamiya Shotaro, I ended up really enjoying this wacky, over-the-top, noisy, funny and heartwarming, feel-good story.
Kudos to the family's dog, Matsu, and his inner monologues!

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An underrated saguek medical drama, depicting the journey of a young veterinarian, of a low caste and a birth secret, to becoming the Royal Doctor.
Though it was long and had some pacing and repetition problems, the interesting characters (one of the very few kings that wasn't pure evil or just a puppet, some rare SML and SFL that weren't scheming or infuriatingly annoying), the exceptional acting from all cast members, the inspiring and heartwarming story and -last but not least!- the fantastic performance from Cho Seung Woo, made this drama a very enjoyable watch.
A hidden gem and one of Cho Seung Woo's best roles.

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Beautifully crafted thriller, with a solid web of fine threads of twists, cliffhangers and revelations during the fascinating journey to revenge of Kim Yo Han, a wrongfully accused judicial trainee.
Though the story may be a bit complicated and too dark and violent for some people, it draw me in since episode one.
Kudos to Kang Ha Neul's superb performance and transformation - he definitely knows how to pick intriguing projects!

An intense, masterfully crafted psychological, character-driven story.
Heavy on the dialogues, with a nuanced depiction of the leads' complex relationship, and superb performances from Chiba Yudai and Nagayama Kento.

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An anthology of 6 heartwarming stories full of nostalgia, memories, mistakes, regrets, dreams, love, longing and valuable life lessons.
With a stellar cast and a delicate cinematography, it was a pleasant surprise worth watching.

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A fragmented story of a broken woman.
Dark, raw, depressing, yet compelling, with a riveting performance from Matsumoto Marika.
Definitely not for everyone...

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A gripping, tense and very disturbing story, full of secrets, rituals, violence and raw depictions of the worst parts of human nature.
With an eerie cinematography and music score, this dark drama is a challenging experience, even for the strong-hearted.

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Dark, depressing, slow-paced and character-driven, this is a story about a woman sentenced to death, the crime she committed (or not), the life she had, the people around her and their selfish motivations.
Gripping atmosphere and cinematography, superb performances from Tsumabuki Satoshi & Takeuchi Yuko.

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A refreshing sports drama, focused mainly (at least in the beginning) on the athletes' mentality, their struggles, feelings, worries, fears and setbacks.
With a well-balanced mixture of comedic and dramatic moments, some great camaraderie elements, a lot of really inspiring quotes, and some beautifully depicted character development, it was a pleasant healing story to watch.
Though there were some noteworthy pacing issues, some unnecessary plot diversions and some subplots poorly utilized and concluded, overall it was an enjoyable and very emotional ride.
Time well-spent.

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Refreshingly entertaining slapstick comedy/parody with some interesting office dynamics and cute romance stories.
I took me a few episodes to warm up to it, but what a fun ride it was till the end!
[Ma Tan and Aziz being roommates is enough reason for a 2nd season]

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Not perfect in terms of story and pacing, but I had a blast watching this!
This mismatched trio, with their bantering and shenanigans, was a pleasure to watch.
Suave Namkoong Min, with his plaid suits, his glasses, his wacky attitude and posture was a real eye-candy.
That man never disappoints... ?

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Dark, violent, frustrating but very compelling!
Though the pacing and the plot had some issues during the second half and it felt very unrealistic at times, I really liked the story, the production (especially the fight scenes and the music) and, most of all, the friendship/bromance and the superb acting from all those young actors!
Time well spent.

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A slow-paced and delicate approach of some very deep, traumatising and disturbing subjects presented through symbolisms and different points of view.
Intriguing, intense, thought-provoking, with poignant performances, especially from Tiffany Hsu & Alyssa Chia.
Definitely not for everyone...

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Not your typical Infidelity or Older Woman/Younger Man romance, but a dark, emotionally charged story about two wounded, abused and lonely people trying to get away from their toxic environment and become happy.
Kudos to Itagaki Rihito for his solid performance in spite of his young age!

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Much better that the 1st part, with a satisfying insight into the leads backstories and some interesting and well-fitted cultural elements embedded in the story, making it stand out as something more than a simple copy-paste remake from the original.

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A sad, emotional and introspective story revolving around a compelling love triangle (platonic and sexual) among three friends on their journey from childhood to adulthood.
Smooth and subtle directing, nuanced but powerful performances from the cast in this unique slice of life, coming of age and social commentary on  LGBT and aroace people, masterfully blended in between the blurry lines of friendship, romance, deep bonding and family.

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A down-to-earth, tender and un-cringy romance story, with an adorable couple that has admirable communication and character development.
A short wholesome jdrama that tackles some serious matters in an honest, realistic way without any unnecessary fillers, complications or angst - and the cutest ML.

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With many beautiful lighting fixtures and lamps, detailed and compelling narration about their designs,
and some heartfelt, healing quotes, this drama and its unique concept was a breath of fresh air.
Time well-spent :)

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A nice watch, with the same comforting, reassuring vibes as the movie.

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I must admit that this drama reminded me a lot the time I was watching the dysfunctional relationship in Hana Yori Dango: furious about so many things about it, but couldn't stop watching it till the end ^^
What I found really intriguing was the clever addition of the main leads' inner voices/thoughts - they couldn't justify their problematic behavior, but at least they gave us a better insight into their actions and feelings.
Overall, an interesting depiction of a romance between two people with many flaws, in a non-fluffy way :)

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Unique and complex, more mature than most of the recent school dramas, with many different story angles and tropes that, unexpectedly, worked well together, even though the character development and the wrap-up felt rushed and too convenient.
Overall, pleasantly surprised by this fast paced and binge worthy short drama.

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Binge-able and enjoyable as a one-time watch, but nothing very memorable, mainly due to the weak writing that couldn't make most of the characters (who were too many, unnecessarily annoying and poorly fleshed out) meaningful or worthy to root for.

Fluffy, cute and very short!
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A classic makjang, with all the typical frustrating & unrealistic cliches, some really infuriating characters and a lot of illogical plot tropes and actions, but somehow so nostalgic and welcoming...
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Though the story wasn't something groundbreaking, it was beautifully acted and filmed.
Yonekura Ryoko and Ayano Go were exceptional.

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Interesting and enjoyable lakorn, without any unnecessary sub-plots/fillers, or over the top hysterical, screaming, evil second leads with less than two brain cells, slap-kiss or rape.
In spite of the strong fantasy basis of the story, it was quite believable and properly developed.
Though it became somewhat repetitive and draggy towards the end, Mark Prin's naughty antics and charm, as well as his chemistry with Bella made this drama a nice watch.

A quiet, slow-paced and emotional melodrama with two beautiful love stories: the sweet, adorable first love of the young couple and the challenging, angsty love of their mature selves.
All four leads did a great job portraying their characters, while the cinematography, the colouring, the scenery and the perfectly-fitted music made the story more enjoyable.

Though it had some pacing and balancing between genres problems (school aspect was more developed and 'realistic' than the investigating one), overall it was an interesting watch.
Nothing memorable, but adequate.

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A character driven investigation story, a bit overly complicated and on the slow-paced side, but with a great cast, detailed production and gripping music score.
The leads delivered beautifully their flawed, ambitious, secretive characters and their confrontations,
as well as their team work, were the best parts of this dark and a bit messy drama.

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Though dated (some hairstyles and clothing were really awkward!), this is a very underrated rom-com.
Many familiar clichés, a rather predictable plot, but not the usual evil second leads, objecting relatives and toxic revenge subplots.
The FL was too naive and sometimes really annoying for my taste, but overall it was a pleasant, easy to watch story.
I'd have enjoyed it -and rated- higher if I had watched it years ago ^^

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Enjoyable high school rom-com about inner beauty, self confidence, acceptance and character growth.
Predictable but very charming, mainly due to both MLs, who were beautiful inside out :)
A pleasant surprise!

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After a strong, very entertaining start, it became more melo than comedy, which made it a bit tiring and flat. Not bad, but it kinda lost its momentum during the last episodes.

A drama with a great cast and beautifully fleshed out characters that tried to combine many genres in its storyline (law, slice of life, comedy, friendship, investigation, corruption) and succeeded - almost, if we exclude the slow pacing and the (purposely) very annoying, rude and disrespectful FL.

For me, the only good parts of this drama were the cute (but unfortunately few) scenes of the main couple with their bickering and blooming romance. Most of the side characters, the office dynamics and, especially, the last episodes focused on grandma's ark were unnecessary and boring.

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Short but comprehensive historical story of family bonding, samurai honor and justice, with a great blend of comic and dramatic elements, and a fantastic performance from 17yo Kiyohara Kaya!
(too bad though, that edo-period hairstyle didn't do Machida Keita any justice at all ^^)

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Only for avid family makjang fans.
Though it had some interesting subplots and cool ladies, there were too many frustrating, overly selfish characters and hair-pulling moments to fully enjoy the Bong family's story...
At least Lee Sang Woo and Kim So Yeon met on the set and tied the knot shortly after :)

Tense, suspenseful, reserved but emotional, a bit confusing though due to the overuse of past and present swaps.

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Came for Lee Joon Gi, stayed for Lee Joon Gi.
All the rest could've been so much better...

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An entertaining, fun and easy watch, mainly due to the fantastic ghost team-work!

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Unfortunately not as good as its prequel...
That uniquely bizarre, zany feeling and the character development were barely present in this one.
But, the actors' improvisations, synergy and bonding were clearly visible and praiseworthy!

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Uniquely funny and heartwarming, with a fantastic yakuza househusband persona from Tamaki Hiroshi!

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Can a drama with a protagonist having all the flaws of an antagonist (cold, highly ambitious, arrogant, selfish, manipulative, self-righteous, petty and and awfully scheming) be addicting and entertaining?
Yes, if Shin Ha Kyun is the main lead!

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A decent watch, though with a not very satisfying development of the  leads backstories and a fast-forward feeling to it, but entertaining enough.
In any case, if the only purpose of watching a remake is the comparison with the original series, then I don't really see the point of such a time investment...

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A heart-warming, feel-good food drama, spiced with small boosts of slice-of-life, romance and character development.
Happiness from preparing and sharing a tasty snack, a family Sunday meal or a picnic. Bonding through sharing the same dreams and all the trivial, little things in life.
Time well-spent :)

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An entertaining three women show, in a makjang chaebol revenge setting.
A promising premise that, with a more thorough script combing, would have been something more memorable.

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The story had the typical school/sports inspirational and character development plot, but Kimutaku and Mitsushima Hikari made it more interesting and enjoyable!

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A quirky, funny, heartwarming (and delicious) food/romance drama, describing the everyday life of  a cute mangaka while searching for inspiration about her stories.

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Much better than I expected, with the coolest cat!

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Enjoyable and entertaining (though not so memorable and groundbreaking), mainly due to Kim Min Jae's charms and charisma.

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Nothing groundbreaking, but still very suspenseful and enjoyable.
Top-notch production, nice pacing and some great acting from the main cast.
Though it felt too westernized and subs were more necessary for the English speaking parts than the Korean ones, it was a well-made drama and a nice addition in the drug/action genre.

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Dark, heavy and very emotional, with a realistic as well as delicate approach to a difficult subject and great performances from Muro Tsuyoshi and Sato Ryuta.
Though it's short (only 5 episodes less than an hour long each) it's slow-paced and the main focus is on the aftermath of the disappearance case on the victim's family relationships and emotions, rather than the incident itself.

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Though a bit imbalanced when dealing with the various subplots, and in spite of almost 'abandoning' somewhere in the middle the team Genie missions for two unnecessary darker side plots, it was a heartwarming healing/found family story, with great team work and acting.
Its best part definitely was the father/son relationship of Sung Dong Il and Ji Chang Wook's characters.

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Feel-good and easy-going law drama, spiced with some romance here and there, and a great duo from Arimura Kasumi and Nakamura Tomoya, with a fantastic chemistry, full of support, character growth and witty bantering.

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The story was a bit formulaic and cliche, but warm and cozy nonetheless.
The best part was Koume and Gen's pairing (and bantering), as well as the ending song scenes.

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An informative story centered around airplanes and airports, spiced with a cute, slow burn romance. Simple, yet enjoyable.

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Tasty and heartwarming short story about farming, cooking, eating and family relationships, with two cute, bubbly and inspiring FLs.

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Perhaps I'd like it much more if I had watched the movie first, but even so it was surprisingly good.
After all, Ikeda Elaiza, Odagiri Joe and Ito Kentaro are always a pleasure to watch.
Too short though... I wouldn't say no to more episodes/ghost stories, as well as Miko and Akito's romance!

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Slow-paced, character driven and heavy on dialogues, narration and internal monologues, this is a uniquely bizarre drama, not always easy to follow.
Abe Hiroshi and  Ono Machiko, the M(ale) and F(emale) characters of this story did a splendid job.

Cute and fluffy, good for an easy binge-watch.