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Quelle déception...

Il m'aura finalement fallu des semaines (si pas des mois) pour arriver à la fin des 20 épisodes de cette série.

Si le pitch de départ est intéressant (une fille soufrant du syndrome de Pinocchio et qui ne peut donc pas mentir, qui souhaite devenir journaliste), l'idée est finalement plutôt reléguée au second plan et très peu exploitée.

S'ensuit une succession d'épisodes plutôt fades (hormis quelques bons passages de temps à autre, mais en quantité nettement insuffisante), qui tombent dans le larmoyant (au final, tout le monde pleure à tout bout de champ, ce qui a eu le don de m'agacer prodigieusement). Même l'actrice principale, que j'ai beaucoup apprécié dans "Memories of the Alhambra" ne parvient pas à éviter le naufrage, même si c'est elle qui s'en sort le mieux.

Les personnages secondaires ne sont pas beaucoup plus intéressants, emmêlés dans une intrigue sans grande envergure.

Je ne suis pas du tout contre un drama qui exploite habilement les émotions mais nous sommes ici en présence du stéréotype de ce qu'il ne faut pas faire (enfin selon mon avis personnel, bien entendu). C'est plutôt surjoué, prévisible et assez décevant en fin de compte.

Bref, une grosse déception me concernant (même si je suis encore tendre avec la note finale car je n'aime pas descendre un drama par plaisir) et donc une série que je ne recommanderais personnellement pas :-(

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J’ai vraiment beaucoup aimé ce drama en sachant que c’est le premier que j’ai regardée de ma vie!! L’histoire était à tombé! Avec tous les complots, on se demandait comment allait se finir le drama et on découvrait à la fin que quelques personnages qui était méchants sont devenus gentils et ainsi de suite ! En tout cas ce drama retourne le cerveau des gens. Et je trouve que la Romance qui s’est construite entre Choi Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk) et Choi In Ha (Park Shin Hye) était magnifique, surtout la fin qui était comme prévu magnifique. Étant donné que c’est le premier drama que j’ai regardée je ne peux pas trop dire si il est si bon que ça, mais je trouve qu’il a un haut niveau. Tellement je l’ai aimée que maintenant j’adore les acteurs qui y ont jouer, Lee Jong Suk et Park Shin Hye.

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Dur de ne jamais pouvoir mentir, même pour la bonne cause !!

J’ai beaucoup aimé ce drama qui mêle adroitement plusieurs ficelles dramatiques: la tragédie de vies brisées, les relations familiales et les diversités, le métier de journaliste et ses possibles dérives, la vengeance qui ne peut jamais remplacer la justice, et une très jolie romance fondée sur une enfance partagée…
Le « syndrome de Pinocchio » ne figure ni dans le DSM ni dans aucune encyclopédie médicale. Lancée par le journaliste et bientôt sénateur André Pratte, la dénomination pour le « politicien menteur impénitent » a fait pourtant son bout de chemin.(Agence Science Presse, 30 mars 2016 Québec) https://www.sciencepresse.qc.ca/actualite/2016/03/30/syndrome-pinocchio-autres-troubles
Cela a dû donner l’idée aux scénaristes de concrétiser les signes évidents de mensonge par un seul symptôme : le hoquet, et cette pauvre In Ah ne pourra jamais mentir sans aussitôt émettre un hoquet révélateur… Son rêve est de devenir journaliste, comme sa mère qu’elle vénère, mais on lui rétorque (sans rougir !) que c’est impossible car un journaliste doit pouvoir mentir ! Pourtant elle va devenir la caution publicitaire de vérité de sa chaîne grâce à cette particularité ! Son « oncle » et ami d’enfance Dal-Po veut lui aussi être journaliste mais pour se venger de la reporter Song !
Mis à part ces ressorts assez habituels (vengeance, ambition…) j’ai été vraiment intéressée par les différents liens familiaux qui nous sont présentés, ma préférence allant bien entendu à la famille adoptive de Dal Po, le grand-père soignant un deuil permanent par le sauvetage d’un enfant, son fils acceptant, pour lui faire plaisir et le ménager, de considérer le gamin comme son grand-frère, le réel amour filial qui s’établit entre ces personnes démontrant que le lien du sang n’est pas forcément le meilleur. Ceci est largement démontré par la relation de In Ah avec sa mère, amour filial entièrement à sens unique, presque jusqu’à la fin et aussi par la relation de Seo Beom Jo avec sa mère, la terrible Mme Park Ro Sa ! Là, il y a certes de l’amour, mais mal compris, et c’est le fils qui apprendra à sa mère comment elle s’est toujours trompée. Il y a aussi le lien entre Dal Po et son frère, et lui n’a pas eu la chance de trouver la chaleur d’un foyer, il n’a vécu que dans la haine et la volonté de se venger, franchissant les ultimes limites dont on ne peut revenir , son frère deviendra pourtant sa lumière et son guide.
Il y a aussi le monde des journalistes des deux chaînes de télé, certains essayant de suivre la déontologie, d’autres ne se souciant que de l’audience… La côté drôle et humoristique du drama se trouve là, ainsi que dans les scènes familiales de Dal Po et In Ha.
La romance et très convenue, et s’il n’y avait qu’elle, ce serait un drama parfaitement insipide, heureusement que toute une trame d’autres intrigues tisse une belle tapisserie haute en couleur, pleine de rebondissements, d’émotions, de suspens et de charme.
Les acteurs sont tous excellents chacun dans leur registre, parfaitement menés par le couple vedette Lee Jong Suk et Park Shin Hye. Lui est toujours très bon dans ce genre de personnage, adulte dont l’adolescence n’est pas loin, qu’il interprète avec beaucoup de naturel et de sincérité, le réalisateur sait jouer de sa morphologie longiligne particulière. Park Shin Hye est très bien, très juste, très émouvante quand il le faut et semble parfaitement naturelle dans son syndrome fantaisiste.
Drama déjà bien connu, déjà très apprécié en général, et que je recommande à voir, ou à revoir !

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Parlons de Pinocchio : j'ai aimé ce drama comme tout ceux pour lesquels j'écris des review. Il est vrai qu'il est rare que je finisse un drama que je n'apprécie pas c'est pourquoi le simple fait de l'avoir fini est révélateur.

Cela fait plusieurs mois que j'ai fini ce drama donc je vais surtout parler de ce dont je me souviens :
L'histoire parle d'une jeune femme atteinte du syndrome de Pinocchio à savoir : elle ne peut pas mentir sinon elle a le hoquet et donc tout le monde sait qu'elle ment. Sa mère est journaliste pour une grande chaîne mais depuis le divorce de ses parents elle vit avec son père et son grand-père sur une île. Un jeune garçon, orphelin vit avec eux. Il a été adopté par son grand-père qui pense qu'il s'agit de son deuxième fils mort plusieurs années auparavant. Les deux jeunes gens entretiennent des relations cordiales, le jeune garçon étant accepté dans la famille uniquement car il est le lien qui permet au grand père de survivre. Les deux jeunes gens fréquentent la même école. A l'heure des études supérieures la jeune fille décide de devenir journaliste comme sa mère mais le jeune garçon ne peut pas faire d'études car il ne peut pas les financer. Toute la famille déménage en ville et nous suivons la progression des protagonistes dans leurs carrières respectives. Le handicap de la jeune fille lui met de nombreux bâtons dans les roues mais elle peut compter en partie sur le soutien de ses proches. BREF !

La trame de l'histoire est intéressante puisqu'il s'agit de la façon dont les informations sont manipulées par les journalistes dans les médias pour se vendre mieux. On a d'un côté une protagoniste qui est dans l'impossibilité de mentir à laquelle on dit qu'elle ne pourra jamais être journaliste à cause de ça. Et de l'autre un protagoniste qui voue une haine viscérale aux médias à cause d'une histoire personnelle et qui se met en quête de rétablir la vérité à propos de son passé. Dans le même temps on aborde le fait qu'il ne faut pas toujours croire aveuglément les choses que l'on tient pour vraies sans chercher à vérifier ses informations. Car même lorsque l'on pense détenir la vérité il est toujours possible de se tromper. Ce drama aborde aussi la notion de pardon des erreurs, les siennes et celles des autres et la capacité à vouloir se racheter. C'est une belle histoire car elle illustre de le triomphe de la vérité face au complot. En même temps on apprend que les raisons qui poussent les gens à mal agir sont parfois multiples et que lorsqu'on a commencé à mentir il est difficile de revenir en arrière.

En ce qui concerne les acteurs : les deux principaux sont des acteurs que j'ai apprécié dans d'autres dramas et même si leur jeu n'est pas transcendant il est loin d'être mauvais. Le personnage de Dal-Po est intéressante car il est en proie à une lutte intérieure entre ce qu'il aime et ce qu'il veut. L'histoire entre les deux protagonistes se construit dans le temps puisqu'on les voit enfants puis adolescent et jeunes adultes. Ils ont donc un passif et une histoire personnelle mêlée de près. Les personnages secondaires sont aussi intéressant notamment Beom-Jo qui au départ très enfantin et capricieux grandit au fur et à mesure que des vérités lui sont révélées. Il est partagé entre sa vie confortable et son idéal, entre ce qu'il veut et ce qu'il peut avoir ce qui le rend attendrissant même s'il est parfois agaçant et vraiment naïf. Le personnage de Yoo-Rae est lui plutôt rafraîchissant dans le scénario. Je ne vous apprend rien si je vous dit qu'il s'agit d'une intrigue en partie amoureuse. Néanmoins je vous mets en garde : les choses se mettent en place lentement dans ce drama. Mais ça n'est pas si grave puisqu'au final ce n'est pas la partie la plus intéressante du drama. Attention les nombreux bonds entre passé et présent peuvent être déroutants à certains moments de l'histoire. Il ne se passe pas que des choses joyeuses dans cette histoire et on apprend notamment que la quête de la vérité et/ou de la vengeance est une pente glissante et que lorsqu'on s'y est engagé il est difficile de faire marche arrière. Un crime peut également en cacher un autre et la façon dont on encaisse les évènements est parfois conditionnée par notre entourage.

C'est un drama que j'ai eu plaisir à regarder même si j'en ai oublié bon nombre de détails mais je sais que j'en garde un bon souvenir. Pas le meilleur drama qui soit mais on passe un bon moment donc que demander de plus ?

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Pinocchio on the surface is about a bunch of reporters who learn what reporting is truly all about. Or at least, that's what I was expecting until I heard Lee Jong Suk joined the cast. I swear nobody has a knack for good roles the way he does. He just knows how to pick an amazing role and make it even more amazing with his acting skills. And that's what this drama was. Absolutely AMAZING. Every episode took me deeper and deeper into their story and by the time I was done, I was crying like a wild horse (if wild horses cry). Every character, every situation and every decision (made by Dal Po) either turned me into a huge of puddle of emotional mess or brought a huge, shiny grin on my face. Some stuff got me slapping my computer screen so hard (I'll make it up to you babe). There were no in-betweens. Also there were no dull moments.

Coming to characters. Dal Po is amazing. And not just your everyday amazing but amazing amazing. While I was watching I can't even count the number of times I would've made a choice completely different from him. He was so brave and just so right. The kind of path he took, there was no assurance that he would be able to avenge his family at all and as we moved further into the story, we realize that if he hadn't made the choices that he did, he wouldn't even have been able to catch the right culprit. As for Park Shin Hye, I've really only liked her in You're Beautiful. Her characters in Heirs and Flower Boy Next Door were extremely disappointing. But this is her best portrayal. I loved Choi In Ha and her blunt attitude (not that she had a choice considering the Pinocchio Syndrome). I think I'll have a hard time remembering it's not a real syndrome.

The supporting cast was amazing, especially Yoon Yoo Rae. Her little love-story towards the end was really cute (I'm trying really hard not to give spoilers here, but I'm so excited I can barely contain it, lol). In Ha's mom, her dad, her grandpa, everyone was great. Both the Caps and OMG the whole staff at YGN. I absolutely loved them. Especially the dude with the creepy grin and the hairband. He was awesome! Ahn Chan Soo was awesome. Kim Hae Sook is one of my favorite actors when it comes to moms and other older roles and the parts she plays always have something great to offer. Same happened here. Her character started out as a sweet and overly-protective mom which reminded me of her roles in Marriage Not Dating and I Hear Your Voice but it grew into so much more. Last (but most definitely not the least) Ki Jae Myung was mesmerizing. You know what he does is wrong, yet all you feel for him is sympathy and make excuses for him, because the emotional turmoil he goes through is simply palpable. He suffered through years of pain and guilt and he suffered all by himself. It was beautiful, the way his character was shaped.

The music is good, though not extremely good. It's melodious, relaxing and not too dramatic. Every Single Day has composed some nice ones for the OST.

Comparisons to I Hear Your voice are inevitable since the lead actor along with supporting cast and the writer-director were same for both dramas. And there is an essence of IHYV here in this drama, which makes it just as great. But nothing is repetitive and Pinocchio easily holds it's own. I would recommend it to everyone now that all the episodes are out and you don't have to live in agony waiting for new episodes.

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I cannot recall the last show that I found so gripping and intelligently written. I feel that this show has raised the bar for me and placed it considerably high. I simply didn't want it to end! A show that had me hooked from the 1st episode to the last one without a single low point or a hitch - it's hard to come across those. I'd like to warn you that this review might be a long one, but such a show deserves nothing but unabridged words from the heart.

The story was simply genius. The twists and turns didn't seem deliberate, the characters were true to life, the sub-plots were all significant as well! Nothing, and I really mean NOTHING was out of place. No side characters seemed forcefully added or hastily exited (Although the finale did seem to exclude an end to a tiny plot the writers were building, but I'm willing to squelch that itch in my brain). The story itself taught so much! I still remember the great things I learned from I Hear Your Voice and the writers haven't failed to teach me several things in this show either. There was such commendable courage, unconditional love, and selflessness shown in this drama, it simplifies many things that have become complicated in our lives these days. The main pivotal element, that brought freshness and brilliancy to the story, was the drama's namesake medical condition - Pinocchio Syndrome. The inability to lie brings such delightful reprieve from all the deceits and hidden truths and misunderstandings that come along with relationships. If only people were usually so honest and open about their emotions, things wouldn't be so complex. There are some of the most beautiful bonds that I saw in this show that I will never forget. I could go on and on about how remarkable the story of this show was, and still not say enough.

I need to take a deep breath before I begin about the actors. Why? Because I need to make coherent sentences from the heap of positive adjectives that are popping in my head. All I can think of, are words such as - Perfect, incredible, incomparable, outstanding, amazing, brilliant, etc. etc. I can certainly say that from the leads to the guest appearances, EVERY single actor, that worked on this show, deserves an applause or a pat on the back at least. I've never seen such a plethora of great performances, all in one show. Each performance of the actors seems to be imprinted in my head. Lee Jong Suk was positively dazzling throughout the series! And Park Shin Hye pleasantly surprised me with her remarkable portrayal of Choi In Ha. I'd never been a fan of hers, but I have to admit, she gave an absolutely stunning performance. The veteran actors, that were part of the cast, need no extra praise, they were great as always. A special mention for Jin Kyung and Kim Hae Sook though, these two ladies gave such captivating performances as the antagonists that I couldn't help but respect and admire their characters even while hating them. Kim Young Kwang and Lee Yoo Bi looked really promising! I've seen other works by these two, but Pinocchio definitely brought out the best of them, as well as every other actor in the cast.

The OSTs in the drama struck a chord in every situation they were played in. The music really brought forth the emotions and conveyed the intensity of the moments spectacularly. There were so many scenes where I simply shed tears because of the perfect harmony of the music and the script.

Which reminds me to mention the powerful script that the show had! Such impactful words, such brilliant dialogues! The chemistry between, not just the lead pair, but every actor was evident and impressive. I've run out of adjectives that I usually get to use while describing a show, but I still have many things I haven't been able to mention. The list of things that worked in the favor of the show is too long to post in this already too long review. If anybody has had the patience to read till now, I'd like to request you Dear Reader, do not let anything stop you from watching this show, it'll be one of the best you've ever seen. I can guarantee that. I'm off to place this in the top slot of my favorite dramas.

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Since, there are already a plethora of reviews dedicated to this show, I'm going to keep this short and simple. The best thing about Pinocchio is how unique and original its premise is. This is a show about the dark underbelly of media, how fickle public opinion is and the power that lies with the awareness of things. It shines light on the essence of being a reporter, raising your voice for the right matters and choices that can completely make or break a person.

The first time I ever saw Lee Jong Suk was in Secret Garden and I remember thinking, 'this man has the looks to make it big'. Ofcourse, at that time I wasn't aware that he had already made it pretty damn big. Seeing him in Pinocchio, there's no denying that he has a talent for acting, combine that with his heavenly looks and you get an almost perfect package.

Even though the name of the drama is based on the female lead, it's obvious that Dal Po is the star of the show. The plot revolves around him and despite the fact that the side characters bring their own charisma, they are ultimately in his orbit.

Park-Shin Hye came to be a pleasant surprise. I'm not going to lie, I disliked her in almost every show she appeared in previously and due to my bad experience with her acting, I had developed a sort of negative bias for her. However, it's always amazing when an actor or a show surprises you and surpasses your expectations. PSH somehow managed to make In Ha a sweet and likable character who the viewers constantly rooted for. The fact that she has to hiccup repeatedly came out as adorable instead of annoying and I couldn't believe myself when I started to feel affection for her.

A lot of people were even happy that she finally improved her kissing techniques. That, I think is pushing it a little bit because if you look at it closely, her movements are as non-existent as ever, but due to some skillful camera work, Lee Jong Suk's kissing prowess is incredibly highlighted which makes it somehow appear as if she's a proficient partner too. But oh well- technicalities.

However, for me the biggest flaw of the show was that the protagonists were not on equal footing. Dal Po clearly over-powers In Ha in the relationship and he comes out as far less commited and invested in the love story. Which is why the romance factor didn't do much for me. They do the right things, say the right words, their union makes complete sense and yet, there is no emotional connection whatsoever.
In Ha makes so many sacrifices for Dal Po, her affection is completely genuine and she let's him take the spotlight from her time and time again whereas Dal Po seems almost detached when it comes to her.

Ultimately, this unequality between the leads was something that started to rub me the wrong way. There were moments where I wanted In Ha to shine individually and to be given more credit for everything she does. Essentially, she's such a huge part of the show and if we ponder about it; she's the backbone behind Dal Po's success and yet, she's never valued enough. The moment she does something substantial is followed by Dal-Po countering it with something more and it always manages to downplay her importance. This is the reason why they are both outstanding and lovable personas in their own right but their co-existence is rather stiff and unnatural.

So, in my opinion the best way to watch Pinocchio is to think of romance as just a subplot and focus on the main story. I had so much love for almost every single character in the show and they are so thoroughly well-developed that I could write a lengthy character sketch on all of them. The drama is filled with small, utterly poignant moments that move you. The script is excellently written and the story flows with a smooth efficiency. The antagonists are three-dimensional and I never truly disliked any of them. Pinocchio thrives on the emotional interactions between its characters and it shows exactly how powerful familial love is.

Over-all this drama, with its brilliant acting, consistent story-line and satisfying ending, manages to bring forth a current of continous entertainment from beginning to end.

Indeed, a good watch.

Enjoy!

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I find it impossible to write a review of this drama without comparing it to I Hear Your Voice. After all, like others before me pointed out, Pinocchio comes out of the same pen, same cameras, same musical instruments and even part of the same cast that created I Hear Your Voice. I couldn't get rid of the impression I was watching a remake of this last, just with a different setting and a male protagonist who can't read the mind.

Pinocchio's story is intriguing, very captivating, well written and highly thought-provoking. It's also very well executed, in terms of acting, camera work and plot development. I enjoyed all episodes and was eager to watch the next.
So why have I given I Hear Your Voice a full 10, and bestowed this one a "mere" 8,5?
In rating a drama I always try to be as objective as I can be - try being the key word. A show that awakens the intellect deserves high scores, but it's the emotional share which earns it a perfect score. I was intellectually very engaged by Pinocchio, but I felt slightly detached when it came to the heart. Among other things, the romance didn't make my heart flutter, not even once. Honestly, I can't even pinpoint a reason for this: Park Shin Hye and Lee Jong Suk are both beautiful, very sweet in a puppy-like way, their respective characters lovable and their love story believable. And yet, it seems to me it lacked romantic tension, it was like watching two cute people in a commercial for shoes, or coats.
The moment they stopped being on screen, in my mind they also stopped being a couple.
On the contrary, I think Hye Song and Soo Ha are still dating, overcoming their differences and being happy together. I could mention many other drama couples that, to me, are still a reality somewhere in that evanescent world created by fantasy and therefore linger in my heart. Dal Po and In Ha are not among them.

Nobody's fault, mind you. The acting of all was above average and I was positively impressed by Park Shin Hye's performance. It must not be easy to interrupt every other sentence with a hiccup and make it sound believable. Her character isn't a champion of resolution, but she's very sweet and I liked her a lot. Lee Jong Suk is clearly a rising star in the drama world and can play this kind of role better and better. I loved the supporting cast, villain(s) included.

The music didn't make much of an impact on me either.

To explain my re-watch score, I'm going to confess a weak spot of mine: when a particular scene has a strong impact on me, I can't help but watch it again as soon as the episode is over. I haven't done so with any of Pinocchio's scenes. I may re-watch the entire show one day, but for now this ride, as much as it was enjoyable, is over.

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With over 90 reviews on this 3 year old drama, I'm sure that mine will be lost at the bottom, but I want to take the time anyway to do this. Pinocchio was a drama that I put off for a LONG time. I thought that the plot just sounded kind of "meh". Then I learned a little about Park Shin Hye, who apparently drama fans either adore and think rainbows shine out of her rear end or they hate her and think she is the worst actress ever and avoid her like the plague. I am one of those rare drama fans that was just neutral, didn't see what the big deal over her was, but was somewhat reluctant to watch her. I am happy to report that she did a really nice job in this show. However, if you hate her, you are probably always going to hate her. I actually really enjoyed her, and think this might be one of the best shows I've watched her in. If this had been my first PSH show, I may have become a fan. Who knows? This was my first Lee Jong Suk drama though. He did a great job in this also.

But the story in Pinocchio was very intelligent and was not boring at all. I was worried about halfway through, wondering how they would pull 20 episodes of story out of this plot, but somehow they not only managed to do so, but did so very well. There were lots of thought provoking decisions and choices made by the characters and the show is set up around a topic that is very relevant today, especially in the era of accusations of "fake news" and misleading headlines- truth in media and how news stories are presented to the public.

I enjoyed all the characters and was consistently surprised at the decisions that Choi Dal Po/ Gi Ha Myeong made. The side characters were all utilized well, and were interesting. I most loved both Yoon Yoo Rae and Seo Beom Jo. Yoo Rae was adorable and funny. I look forward to seeing more of the actress, Lee Yoo Bi. Kim Young Kwang is always a favorite and did not disappoint! His character really surprised me several times as well. The YGN Cap, Hwang Gyo Dong, played by Lee Pil Mo, was another favorite. In fact, there was not one badly done character in the show. I'd feel a little silly listing all the characters and what I loved about each one, so I will stop there. :)

I don't really re-watch many shows, but I think this show has a decent rewatch value. The story would hold up well to repeated viewing.

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Hi, this is my first review so I hope to do well.

This is one of the best dramas I've seen, I enjoyed all the ride without getting bored for a single moment, the story in this drama is constant: Ethic versus impact, how a reporter should give news.

The characters are very likeable, Lee Jong suk makes a great job as Choi Dal Po/ Ki Ha Myeong always wondering how to act should he surrender at the revenge or on the contrary keep on with his life and act according to his principles.

Cho In Ha /Park Shin Hye, she is an adorable character, always sincere, good hearted, and of course strong, very strong. I really love that she is not a clumsy and crybaby girl as we usually see in other dramas, if she has to criticize you, she'll do it, if she has to ask forgiveness, she'll do it too.

Seo Bum Yoo/ Kim Young Kwang: The second male, I love this character, If you think that he is the typical rich and evil jerk who wants to destroy the main couple, well think again, not this time, he is not an ornament, he has his own battle to fight.

The music was awesome too, it reflects perfectly the emotions in this drama, love, sadness, anguish, comedy and best of all, they don't abuse the music to provoke tears.

Overall Imression: Another great work of Jo Soo-Won and Park Hye-Ryun (director and writer), I expected no less from the creators of "I Hear your voice" (another masterpiece).
If you want to see a realistic drama this has to be your choice, the development of the characters is brutal and when you think you know how this story will end, bumm another plot twist.
REPEAT: IT'S A MUST SEE

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janv. 16, 2015
20 épisodes vus sur 20
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10
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I rate dramas on how I felt while watching the drama and if I was emotionally involved with the characters. All dramas are going to have flaws, but if the story and acting can overcome them, then I give it a high score. I felt great watching Pinocchio each and every week. The writer did an excellent job with the flow of the story, well written dialog and excellent character development. I could not find any holes in the story line and nothing seemed contrived even with all of the coincidental meetings. I loved that the characters are flawed. I usually hate a lot of extra characters, but all of the characters in this drama add to the story and quite a few of them are daebak.

The cast is great. I'm not sure where to start so I will begin with Park Shin Hye. I'm not a big fan of hers although I have pretty much seen every drama she has been in. I constantly remark that she must have saved a country in her past life due to working with excellent male leads. Finally Lee Jong Suk taught her how to kiss. Apparently she has taken some acting lessons, because she did In Ha proud. Lee Jong Suk to me is perfection. He is good looking, can act, and has moved away from those stupid high school rolls in his last 3 dramas. Dal Po will be with me for a while. Where did Yoon Gyun Sang come from and why hasn't he been in more dramas? Seriously. As Ki Jae Myung he isn't even in the drama very much, but his scenes have an impact and I was truly moved by his character. I believe I have seen almost everything that Kim Young Kwang has been in. Although I don't think that he is the best actor out there, he really showed what he can do as Seo Bum Jo. That one part where he is talking to Dal Po and he is half crying and half laughing was so well done that I cried with him. A rare occurrence for me. I have see Lee Joo Seung in several dramas and I have always thought he is so adorable and a good actor. He adds so much to this drama as Ahn Chan Soo. He is basically the catalyst to the entire drama. Now to the two extra characters that made this show worth watching if for nothing else but to see their quirky and adorable selves, Lee Yoo Bi as Yoon Yoo Rae and Lee Pil Mo as Hwang Gyo Dong. I loved all of their scenes. There are other extra characters that are fun to watch also, but those two stand out. There are also some guest rolls that are funny and appropriate like Yoon Sang Hyun as Lawyer Cha from IHYV in Ep.12 and Lee Joon in Ep. 19. Last but certainly not least is Jin Kyung as Song Cha Ok. She makes for an excellent cold-hearted woman. SPOILERISH >>> At first I thought her character change toward the end would be a mistake, but the writer gave an outstanding explanation and developed her character to where it made since. <<<SPOILERISH Kim Hae Sook knows how to play crazy better than most people and she delivered as Oh Mal Su. Gotta love to hate her.

The music is good and appropriate.

I will rewatch this some day for sure.

I know this was a long review, but I hope it makes you want to watch this drama. I highly recommend it to everyone.

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avril 11, 2015
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Globalement 9.0
Histoire 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
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In summary: a very entertaining show that kept me thrilled and excited, and also moved me at times.

This show has pretty much everything - a compelling romance, exciting mysteries and action scenes. In a way the story felt very similar to I Hear Your Voice, probably because they share the same writer-director team.

I love that the central relationship is strong - Choi In Ha and Choi Dal Po, and there isn't too much unnecessary angst as is too often the case in Korean dramas, and it gave us so many scenes of cuteness.

Well it certainly seems like everything Lee Jong Suk touches on TV turns to gold. While his character in this show really reminds me of his character in I Hear Your Voice, I didn't feel there was any baggage in his portrayal of the character. I was compelled and won over to his side, and rooting for him and his relationships and journalistic career. Can I also say Lee Jong Suk is a damn good crier?

Park Shin Hye finally was given the opportunities to show her abilities in dramatic and comedic acting which seem to have been buried somewhere after You're Beautiful.

I am a fan of Roy Kim and was pleasantly surprised at Tiger JK's inclusion in a drama soundtrack, so I quite enjoyed this soundtrack.

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