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Strong Girl Nam-soon (2023)
Annoying lead female character
This series was definitely not as good as strong girl Bong Soon. I was not attracted by the previews and probably would not have watched it except for the cameos by the leads from Bong Soon.
This series seemed to spend more time on family members than on the supposed main character. It was interesting to see three generations for strong women facing various challenges, but it felt like the mother was the lead rather than Bong Soon. There were lots of comments about needing Bong Soon to "consummate" that didn't move the story along and sort of fell flat.
There was no chemistry between Bong Soon and her boyfriend. Actually it is hard to see how any man would be attracted to her. Whoever created the character mistook juvenile behavior as a good way to depict the naivete of a girl who grew up in the countryside of another country. Her behavior was annoying and more believable for a middle schooler than a grown woman.
Run On (2020)
Good acting but lead couple with no chemistry
As the series progressed I found less interest in the lead couple and was instead rooting for the second couple. The male lead in the first couple has no romantic vibe at all. I know he's a good actor from other series so am not sure if the part was written as totally wooden with no affection or romance and he's doing a good job, or if romance is not his best genre as an actor. For that reason The lead female's jealousy comes across as unbelievable. There is an
Interesting storyline about the role of translators/interpreters in the movie industry that made me even more appreciative of people who make subtitles for us.
Aillaendeu (2022)
Kept me on the edge of my seat. Hoping for season 3
I really loved the storyline and the action. The actors were very good and the special effects were amazing. I never felt that the story line dragged as happens in some dramas. There seemed to be just the right number of episodes needed to tell the story. I liked the way they gradually rolled out the back story that was the foundation for the two seasons. I have to admit I was a bit confused at first, but as they rolled out hints and scenes from the past i caught on quickly. The ending was a bit of a surprise for me as I thought it could go two ways.
The end of episode 12 left it open for season 3! 🙏🏻🤞
Doshinamnyeoui Sarangbeob (2020)
Funny and engaging. Worth watching
I loved the "documentary" method of telling the story.
As an American, I appreciated the more realistic portrayal of adult relationships compared to the usual K-drama approach of lots of one-sided peck-kisses where the recipient freezes with their eyes wide open.
Aside from that, there were lots of laughs and I was impressed with Ji Chang Wook's acting. The character was quite different than the ones he has portrayed in action dramss like Healer and The K2.
The female lead was good, but her character was frustrating and sort of immature, so I gave it 9 instead of 10 stars.
Overall, it was a good series and definitely recommended.
Penteuhauseu (2020)
Life is too short to waste it on this series
With the exception of the girl who dies the characters are all either sociopaths/borderline personality disorders or melodramtic losers who can't solve a problem. I made it thru 3.5 episodes and finally had to call it quits. The teens are all toxic. Life is too short to watch stuff lie this.
Rugal (2020)
Gets better as you go
Interesting concept for the series, but the script sort of dragged for the first several episodes. The second half of the season got better and more interesting.
Boiseu (2017)
Good storyline
The cases the team investigates are interesting. The lead female character is unusual for a police officer. She hyperventilates a lot. The main female support charachter is more believable
Seungriho (2021)
Great movie
Once I got used to everyone speaking in different languages I got immersed in the story. Really enjoyed it.
The World of the Married (2020)
Toxic Divorce
Sociopath ex husband and woman with the worst communication skills ever. She is surrounded by nasty backstabbers including her so called friend. Depressing that neither parent puts the child first. I keep watching to see if it gets better.
Edit- I bumped it up a notch to 8. This drama does depict a lot of the bad stuff that couples go through. It did not make me cry at all because none of the characters were very sympathetic. Really the main characters are all pretty screwed up. The ending was better than expected.