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Ming Mauseu (2022)
I FEEL ROBBED!
First episode's impact is what makes you continue watching the series. Last episode's impact is what makes you remember it for a long time.
And I must say, the first episode was gripping. I feel like I'm watching Prison Break, although Big Mouth wasn't about breaking out of prison. I loved it.
But the last episode? I feel robbed. Of my time, of my excitement, of my satisfaction.
Actually, most of the plot twists of this drama are overly anti-climatic. It has so much potential to be great for the storyline that they have but they wasted it. From revealing who Big Mouse is. I've had a lot of guessing games with myself. But the revelation was just "ah, him. Okay. Move on"... I mean, it was disappointingly underwhelming. The same goes with the paper, 100 billion, Big Mouse's death, Chairman Kang's death, Doha's death. Miho's death! You actually killed her just like that. Everything was so underwhelming, unsatisfactory, and many MANY unresolved plot holes. What a waste.
No justice has been served, at all. Both in the plot of the drama and for the viewers of this drama. What a waste.
Giving 2 stars for Changho, Miho, Doha, and Miho's dad. Their acting was good.
Speaking of acting, I also wasn't fond of Kang Kyungwon's Gong Ji Hoon here. I'm not sure if he was supposed to be a villain as he was at the start or not. His comical acting is much more suited in Crash Landing on You. Here, as a president of a company that's supposedly so powerful that he helped Doha win the last election, he was just comical that looks like he has no power at all. He looks more like the president's puppy than the president himself. Maybe he is.
Ugh. I'm just so disappointed with this drama.
Nae Nampyeongwa Gyeolhonhaejweo (2024)
Bomb after Bomb!
That is why 1st episode is very important! You get hooked, you can't stop! The first episode is a bomb!
I love Park Minyoung and her portrayal. It's my first time seeing Na In Woo but I also like his lowkey, near bored, expression. I think it suits the character well.
Episode 10 is my favorite!! I love the satisfaction of seeing the villains get what they deserve, public humiliation at that! Wohoooo!
I totally cracked up by the psycho best friend's reaction in the panties scenes. LOL.
I seldom commend villains in a series but I think she did a great job in playing her character.
One downside of this story that's why i'm giving it an 8 is there are too many bad and crazy people in it that it doesn't seem realistic anymore. It's just one after the other. Episode 12 is my least favorite when the ex-fiancé showed up. She's very unnecessary and her reasons for over the top revenge plot doesn't make sense at all, or at least justify everything she did.
I like how they wrapped up the series for the main characters. It came to a full circle and you can't help but be happy for them. I also like how they show the connections from the future and the present scenes.
Although I would say that their chemistry is just so-so - compared to the WWWSK tandem that will melt you.
I would have loved to see the present development of Ms. Yang and Mr. Lee, though. As well as Eunho and Heeyeon (i love her bubbly self).
Overall, this is a good watch and can be recommended.
P. S. This is totally unrelated. It's my first time seeing and watching Na In Woo, but I don't know why, while watching him, I can totally see him working with model-actress Lee Sung Kyung in a romcom drama. I think their height and personalities would perfect.
Meomchoogo Sipeun Soongan: Eobawoottaim (2018)
So much potential -
I watched this because of Lee Sung Kyung. And she's the only reason I finished this series and giving it an 8. She's perfect for the role and he voice is amazing, she has so much talent.
The story has so much potential but unfortunately it drags. Too mang cliches. And kinda illogical.
And I personally don't feel much connection with the male lead. I think the age gap if quite noticeable. His expression is usually blank and too hard with his eyebrows. And there are scenes that I can feel him holding back or being too controlled - example during confrontations with LSK in front of her house where he learned why Mika broke up with him.. It was a big scene but he's too controlled that I didn't feel much of an impact on such a big scene. He's not that attractive for as well to have 2 beautiful ladies pine for him, especially Beth - she deserves so much more.
I love Mika's relationship with her best friend who can also act very well and cute. Also with that granny friend from her part time. Their relationship is wholesome, i love it.
Overall though, i have to say that while watching, it boils down to the director and the writers. The transition between scenes are not really good. The actors tried their best with what is given. But there are just too much cliche, repetitive scenes, like going back and forth with the investor or not, power control between the muscical director and male lead.. it was repetitive, and it's not even that interesting. The ending is also very convenient and the whole series about time simply conveniently disappeared without logic and sense after all the time of Doha transferred to Mika in snap - also illogical and does not make sense. Maybe Love really fixes everything. Lol.
At the end, I love LSK, and Mika... but I would rather have a sad but logical ending with her really dying when her time runs out while making peace with it.
Geolkapseu (2019)
This doesn't deserve a 6.1 rating that's why i'm rating here
This was such an enjoyable drama and I was laughing literally out loud in numerous scenes. The casts are very well cast and has chemistry. Ths sisters-in-law works well together. Even the husband, which i is only there for pure entertainment is cracking me up.
The emotional scenes are also very well-done.
Lee Sung Kyung's outburst in the police station and saying "I'm ashamed to be a police officer" and simply letting it all out was outstanding. Her eyes are expressive and so beautiful.
Although, I am much more into Korean series than the movies, and I found the movies too short that they can't really explore the personalities and the reasons of the characters actions (like why Lee Sung Kyung's character was so mean to her brother and sis in law at the beginning).. but if I overlook this due to time constraints, this is quite an enjoyable drama.
All characters work very well together and did an amazing job.
Byeolttongbyeol (2022)
SEASON TWOOOOOOOO PLEASE
I've seen a lot of KDramas in the past year (around 60+) and this is the first time I am giving a review here.
The story is pretty simple and I guess that was why it works. I love seeing what was happening behind the scene of top celebrities.
The writers surely made us fall in love with Gong Tae Sung with his character development. A top star that can have everything he wants handed to him, but remained simple especially when he's with Han Byul. The actor also does a great job portraying the character.
Oh Han Byul, played by Lee Sung Kyung, however, for me, is the reason why I have watched this show at least 3 times. She is a sight to behold. She plays the character so well. And made the character come alive and made the PR Manager job looks so cool and interesting. And if a non-celebrity must be Gong Tae Sung's girlfriend, she's definitely earned the right and the title with flying colors. She is breathtakingly gorgeous and beautiful and tall. She's a real-life model, after all.
Anyway, I wish this will have a second season, even a short one. I want to see their relationship bloom in front of the public, or even fail (at some point only!), because of the pressure of being constantly watched by the public and the media. I wanted to watch how they will grow and conquer the harsh reality that is the entertainment industry. I wanted to watch them persevere.
And, I also wanted to watch Oh Han Byul star in a magazine cover with Gong Tae Sung as she becomes a semi-celebrity with a little fan club of her own like Kang Yuseol.
Grey's Anatomy: Leave a Light On (2020)
there's really no good way to say good-bye
Alex has had the best character development that ever happened on this show. And when the actor suddenly left, the writers had to find the exit that they could live with. And I wouldn't want to be in their shoes for that one. It ain't easy to find the most respectable and acceptable exit to and for a 15-year old very well-loved character.
That being said, I will commend them for the ending they came up with. I might be a little biased because I am a big Alex/Izzie shipper, but... Even if I am not, I will still commend them.
Given the circumstances, one way of giving the character an exit will be killing the character like they did George (John Doe who turned out to be George). BUT that will give Alex little to none screen-time farewell episode because it will focus on saving him. George never had that farewell episode. Izzie didn't have that. But Alex, a 15-year old character certainly deserves that.
Another thing, Grey's Anatomy has had enough dead characters and doctors, they do not need another one.
So, this happy ending for Alex, is the best and only way. There are loopholes, especially concerning Jo, but this is the only way he could have gone and have Jo's character stay.
And as a fan of only the early seasons, especially Alex/Izzie relationship, it is so overwhelmingly nostalgic to see the montage they have created for him.
So, to create a whole episode as a tribute and farewell to the well-loved character whose actor cannot be physically present to do so the writers are left with very few options to choose from? THIS is one hell of a nostalgic output!
Grey's Anatomy: Sympathy for the Devil (2009)
A friend like Izzie.
To have a friend like Izzie would be amazing! Who bakes for everyone. Cooks Thanksgiving for everyone. Who offers to cookfood for Mer without hesitation so she can have dinner with her father and step mom and refused to join said dinner so Mer can have family time with her people. And cleans the house to ease Mer's panic because Derek's mom is coming.
Supportive!!!
Grey's Anatomy: Drowning on Dry Land (2007)
Burr Holes
Izzie's scene was so intense and she's pulled through like a queen!!! Doing the work surrounded by men. That was so good I feel my heart beating faster with them and my heart stopping and holding my breath while she was doing the burr holes! So glad the man was okay and she was off probation!
Grey's Anatomy: Losing My Religion (2006)
I just don't get the hate on Izzie/Katherine Heigl
There is a division of opinion regarding Katherine Heigl's Izzie Stevens. And sadly, many of those opinions are negative. And personally, I do not understand the hate.
Based on the last 3 episodes alone, Izzie's character made season 2 what it is. No season has yet to surpass the impact that this season made; ratings-wise. Of course there are a LOT of note-worthy episodes of this season: E5,6,16,17...but season finales are usually how the season is remembered. And when you think of season 2, you think of Denny and Izzie and LVAD wire.
There is of course a lapse of judgment in Izzie's part... but that's how the drama's supposed to go. And she delivered great! From episode 25-27, you can feel her love, panic, scared, guilt, defiance, stubbornness, happiness, hope, and pain, so much pain, and all those are for Denny. And you felt her succumb to the batte she lost and just gave up. A perfect roller coaster ride from one character, one actress.
My point again is I do not understand the hate that is thrown to the character.
Is it because of how the writers made Izzie?
Or how Katherine Heigl portrayed Izzie?
Because if it's the first one, I agree that Izzie's storylines are far from perfect. But I love that her character is so flawed because she is already physically perfect to look at. Like Cristina Yang said in an episode with the quints: "I like you better pissed off. You almost seem human." She is flawed here and there but she also has the most compassionate heart. If only Izzie's character stayed on for longer, I can only imagine the character development she'll have.
If it's the second one, then I don't think so, because Katherine Heigl is perfect for the role. Emmy agrees. And I couldn't imagine any of the main casts play the storyline as well as she did.
I'll end it there.
Grey's Anatomy: Time After Time (2007)
Izzie & Hannah
I go back to early seasons to watch scenes involving Izzie Stevens and this episode ALWAYS makes me ugly cry. Katherine Heigl's portrays the role so well her tears are so believable you can't help but also cry. She's an amazing actor! And Dr. Bailey supporting her like a mother. Ugh. Love them! Hannah is so beautiful! If only Izzie's role wasn't cut short few seasons later, this storyline can surely be developed to be more heartbreaking or beautiful or both and can be one of the top-rated and iconic episodes. It's a shame, really. Katherine Heigl's one of the top actors of this series.
Grey's Anatomy: Seal Our Fate (2013)
Arizona got IZZIEd.
"She slept with my husband."
"She's the woman Arizona slept with last night."
-Callie losing her cool but keeping her cool at the same time. :D
Arizona cheating seems like a Deja vu for Callie in early seasons with George and Izzie. Izzie was and still is my all time favorite Grey's character. But never liked the George/Izzie storyline. And didn't like this Arizona/Lauren storyline either.
And I didn't like Callie in early seasons but she's becoming one of my faves in later seasons.
Arizona cheating is so out of her character though. It felt rushed and pushed.