Masterpiece

Story: very good ;
well written , comedy was smart while using very well the grotesque.

Soundtrack: very good ;
Not once i got bored by it, it helped the story perfectly.

Visuals: very good ;

Empathy to characters: very good;
It's not every drama these days that manage to get me attached to the characters.
In this one, i felt some attachment even for side characters.

Casting: very good ;
Everyone did well, but Shin Hye Sun stole the show, she is perfect.
P.S: Bae Jong Ok as queen dowager deserves an award.

Realisation + direction; very good ;

Pacing: Good

I'm not giving it 10, because i never give 10, but it came as close as possible.
I don't know why i waited so much to watch this.....

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Better than anticipated

Let's start with the obvious, it's a 100+ episodes type drama focused on Revenge.
If you have seen one, you've most likely see most of them
The recipe stays the same: Lead will experience abuses, than when she/he lost enough will dedicate itself to Revenge . Then will find a enemy of its enemy, and 100 episodes later the vilains will get what they deserve.

If you don't like that type of drama, you probably never will.
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Intro done, let's start the true review.

Story:
For this type of drama, it was pretty good.
The beginning is hard to digest but i advice you to hold on until at least the revenge path has started.
At first, the vilains are way too vilainous, it's caricatural.
The Fl and her family are weak and pathetic...
But it gets better, and at some point you might find yourself engaged in the story.

The characters evolve, the weak will become less naive and more cunning.
The bad guys will feel the axe of revenge fall over their heads.
The fact that the FL is actively involved in the revenge was truly appreciated. She does not just depend on her allies.
I also like the fact that the romance was not overbearing, the true focus stays on the revenge.
P.s: Special mention , no amnesy plot, or FL revealed as the hidden daughter of the enemy... that's quite refreshing.

Acting.
Minus one character that was too much (ML's mother) but probably on purpose, the acting was pretty okay

Music:
I won't remember this soundtrack, but at least it did not bother me.

Rewatch value?
I binge-watched this show.
Once the introduction's act was done, it became quite ok.
In a few year, i might rewatch this.

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Sometimes good, sometimes infuriating...

Let's start with the good :

- The overall concept was very good.
- The ending was okay for me.
- Park Eun Bin's acting at its best.
- Interresting bad guys.
- OST: fine too.
- Visuals: very good.


Now.. for the bad, i'll start with the huge problem for me:
- The male lead character: Infuriating, thoughtless, useless most of the time, bad decisions all the time.. From my perspective, he was the main enemy in this drama lol

- The 20 episodes format: the 4 extra episodes was a bad idea. Some parts were almost not entertaining at all.
- The secondary characters, i did not feel anything for them. Their presence was way too inconsistent, episodic.

Yet, do i recommend this drama? The answer is yes. My rate might be a bit low, but the story was original for a historic drama and the FL is carrying the show very well.

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They finally did it right

I've watched the four seasons.

The first, i did like, it was not mindblowing but i did like it.
The second, i don't remember anything about it, i was not into it.
The third, i disliked it very very much. I did not like the concepts, the cast, the stories , etc..
So, i was not very enhousiast about a fourth season...

The first episode had me worried still with the way they introduced everyone.
Yet, at some point, after really getting a feel for the candidates i really fall into the show.
The candidates were entertaining.
I rooted for some and for once none of them annoyed me.

I also appreciated the fact that this time, it felt like they really have the opportunity to connect to each other.
It's also the first time, that the real thematic of the show: money or love catcher, really hold interest for me.
I was intrigued up to the very end about their identities.

The panel aire time did not bother me. The location, i did not care much but it was okay.
Honestly, i cannot indicate one single "bad point".
Of course, some stories dit not worked out the way i wanted them to, but that's quite normal.

A really good season overall. Candidates really are the heart of this type of shows. good candidates make a good show.


The way i feel right now is almost silly lol. I hope to forget about it really quick so i can rewatch it all over again.


P.S: I don't think i can rate a 10 days dating show higher than that.

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Dark mood

I've just spent 1h30 imagining myself killing people left and right...
Now it's over, and i'm in a crazy fool mood,
Here's the kind of story this is.
If you enjoy bisounours and wanna have faith in the goodness of the human race, never watch this.

Now for my review...

The music, sound effects, work for me.
It's dark, it suits the movie's story.

The visuals are very good, the red dress kicking ass FL thematic is super effective.
The action scenes are very well done.

The acting is excellent(special mention for Park Se Wan).

The story works as intended. You will support the lead, hate the vilains, and wish for a good ending.
But the FL finds her targets so easily sometimes that it's not always credible.
Some parts of the movie are a bit weird or rush, exemple: the link between the neighbors and the last villain.

Overall, i will give this movie a very good rating, yet there will be no rewatch.
It will take me some time to digest it.

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The definition of Sweet

This drama is the ultimate korean romance drama..

Both leads , you will love them, you will cheer for them, you will laugh when they laugh, and be sad when they're sad...
As the headline said.... the definition of sweet.

The scenario in itself is not very original, but watching how their relation progress is really really enjoyable.
This drama focus a lot on the main characters, so no waste of time on useless side characters.

Watching it in 2021 or later, this drama may look a bit old. Nowadays dramas are done with better gear, better lightning and overall artistic direction, but it did not really bothered me.

The pacing in this drama is okay, it could have been better with a 12 -13 episodes format.

I believe, i will crave to rewatch it again very soon, that's how much i loved this couple.

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