She Was Pretty (2015)

Would Rewatch Any Day!!

A unique and captivating storyline centered surrounding two childhood friends filled with many comical moments. I found the story to be void of common cliches and filler scenes which I completely enjoyed. I found myself laughing in almost every episode as comical scenes were sure to appear often which created a lighthearted experience.

I loved seeing the character developments of both the female and male leads. Although each character beings with flaws their journey helps them to become better individuals and come to understand themselves. I especially enjoyed watching Choi Si-won's funny character and his friendship with the female lead. The friendship between the female lead and the second female lead was remarkably strong.

In terms of the OST I would say that it is pretty alright but not anything too grand. Definitely not the worst I have seen.

Some things I didn't like was the attitude of the male lead at the beginning but glad it changed as the story progressed. I also disliked the female leads tendency to allow herself to be belittled at the beginning but I later understood why she allowed such things to happen. There were moments where I questioned the second female lead's choices and her commitment to her friendship with the female lead, but I later understood her reasons.

Overall, it is an entertaining Korean drama. I definitely would recommend it if you haven't watched it yet!

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Piacevole

Piacevole è la prima parola a cui ho pensato dopo aver visto questo drama. Da dove partire?
La trama secondo me non ha molto di innovativo, è una storia di amicizia che va oltre l'aspetto esteriore, il ritrovarsi dopo essersi persi e quel famoso destino di cui tutti i drama sono pieni.
L'amico cicciottello e la bella bambina i cui ruoli si invertono in età adulta, lui (come si può non amare Park Seo-joon?) è diventato bello e carismatico ma con un carico emotivo di cui non è riuscito a liberarsi, lei invece ha rinunciato al suo sogno per accontentarsi di quello in cui tutti speriamo fino in fondo, la stabilità.
Lei, emozionata del suo ritorno ma che non si fa avanti quando si accorge che lui, diventato un gran figo, non la riconosce; lui follemente innamorato del suo ricordo da non accorgersi di come le persone possano cambiare e non in grado di riconoscerla pur avendola davanti.
Faccio sempre il tifo per il firts lead (tranne che in school 2015) ma qui il second lead mi ha conquistata, la sua simpatia, l'amicizia che oltre l'amore lo lega alla protagonista è quasi commovente e non ho potuto odiarlo (come spesso mi succede).
In ogni caso, mi è piaciuto? Si. Lo consiglierei? Sì, non come prima scelta però. Lo rivedrei? No, di sicuro.
Se cercate qualcosa che sia leggero, che possa farvi ridere e che abbia un happy ending fa al caso vostro.

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Character Development—What More Could You Ask for?

The need to see an uplifting show was certainly fulfilled through “She Was Pretty.”

I honestly enjoyed this show so much in such a surprising way that I felt compelled to write about it. Because of the lower rating and some harsher criticism I’ve seen, I wasn’t sure about the quality of the show, but it absolutely was not a disappointment.

While I understand the criticism of characters, acting, and even some story points, this story is about a journey. Contrasting the beginning of the show with the ending, the characters slowly become new people. The ending is truly one of the best I've seen.

If you enjoy character development and uplifting messages, I highly suggest this series. One of my favorite things about it was how there was little focus on the main character’s appearance, despite the synopsis. Even though she isn’t a runway model, no huge plots develop because of her anxieties with her appearance and the way others treat her (aside from, of course, the first episode to get the ball rolling). The show isn’t overly dramatic but fairly realistic in this way which was a highlight for me.

My rewatch value is actually my entertainment value, and my music also includes sound. Lots of work certainly went into the producing of this show, and I am so grateful for it. I hope you take the opportunity to see this one! It's a delight. :D

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Que dorama perfeito! Já é um dos meus favoritos.
O elenco é incrível, as atuações são maravilhosas, a história é ótima e bem desenvolvida.
O casal é super fofo, tem tanta química e uma conexão incrível.
Eu também adorei a amizade da Hyejin com a Hari, pra mim foi a melhor amizade feminina de doramas que eu já vi. As duas super se apoiavam e sabiam o que tava acontecendo com a outra sem nem perguntar, e o melhor: mesmo tendo um homem no meio elas nunca brigaram por isso.
Fora isso o dorama é muito divertido, eu ri muito, é cada situação!
Super recomendo!

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La peor comedia y actriz que he visto en una película coreana

La cara roja. No pude entender que sentido tenia, Hwang Jung Eum no tiene la cara así.
El estilo del pelo es estúpido, no va con la forma de la cara de Hwang Jung Eum.
Sus movimientos están planeados para que sean torpes, o son de una bebita que aprende a caminar o de un retardado mental. Sus expresiones completamente exageradas, absolutamente sobre actuadas.
Parece que la idea era hacer una comedia de slapsticks (golpes y caídas) y se transforma en un compendio de gente que actua muy mal.
Go Joon Hee, la hermosa actriz completamente desperdiciada, los mismo que el buen Park Seo Joon ¡¡Espero que les hayan pagado bien!!
Jeong Dae Yun (director) perdido en el espacio.
Jo Sung Hee (escritora) no está tan mal, solo que el director y actores destrozan todo su trabajo.

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My incredibly poor rating for this drama is mostly due to my dislike for how back and forth the male MC is with his behavior. He's so mean to the female MC but then so nice the her best friend. This extreme hot and cold behavior was so abrupt and uncalled for that I couldn't define it as anything other than being unrealistic and completely annoying and infuriating. I really went into She Was Pretty with high expectations, having watched many trailers and funny clips prior to starting it. I was hoping to enjoy the drama based on the high ratings and the promising clips. I was so disappointed that the male MC was such a horrible person toward the female MC. The reason why I dropped the drama was because I couldn't stomach knowing that the female MC would essentially end up with her ruthless bully. The atrocities of his behavior just couldn't be redeemed in my eyes. I knew that by the end of the drama, I wouldn't be happy for the female MC because his prior behaviors were a true indication of his poor character and therefore, no, I wouldn't want her to be "happy" with him. We are all entitled to be displeased by someone's work, but that gives you no right to treat them as inferior (which the male MC did multiple times, in front of others in a *professional* setting nonetheless). People can like this drama all they want because we're all entitled to our own opinions, but coming from someone who *has* been bullied, I cannot be moved by this kind of love story.

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Eu passei muita raiva assistindo esse drama, mas não por ser ruim, até por que é Muito bom. Pois então,nesse drama mostra o amor entre dois amigos não é? Ao decorrer da historia eu fui vendo que parecia um drama que o final é ruim, que não vão ficar juntos ou vão mudar de país, algo assim. Então dei um tempo, quando voltei a assistir vi que não tinha nada haver com o que eu estava pensando antes, esse drama mostra simplesmente o amor pela pessoa e o padrão de beleza colocado pelas pessoas( sociedade). - Ao olhar alheio você pode ser feia, mas o que importa é que você sempre foi linda!

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She Was Pretty bisa saja kelanjutan cerita Kill Me Heal Me versi Hwang Jung Eum dengan Park Seo Joon, hihi. Nggak ding. Ini sama sekali bukan kelanjutan Kill Me Heal Me, namun banyak candaan di media sosial mengenai dua drama tersebut. Lucu juga sih kalau misalkan beneran, kan.

Story

Kim Hye Jin, tumbuh menjadi seorang gadis berambut keriting dan jerawatan. Ji Seong Joon, tumbuh menjadi pemuda tampan dan pekerja keras. Perubahan keduanya benar-benar menakjubkan. Bagaimana tidak? Sewaku kecil Hye Jin sangatlah cantik dan seseorang yang baik kepada siapa saja. Dan itu pulalah yang membuat Seong Joon kecil jatuh hati pada Hye Jin. Hingga suatu hari, Seong Joon harus berpisah dengan Hye Jin. Mereka berjanji akan saling bertemu di kemudian hari. Tapi ketika waktunya sudah tiba, mengapa Hye Jin tidak mau bertemu dengan cinta pertamanya? Dan ketika Ha Ri menyukai Seong Joon, apa yang harus Hye Jin lakukan?

Wah, She Was Pretty menganut paham 'cinta masa kecil' nih. Kalau menganut paham tersebut sih, akhirnya pasti udah ketebak. Tapi yang aku suka dari kebanyakan drama Korea, mereka selalu menampilkan latar belakang pekerjaan si aktor-aktrisnya dengan detail. Di She Was Pretty ini mengusung pekerjaan di balik sebah majalah fashion. Dan aku suka banget kalau ceritanya lagi ada di kantor majalah. Seru banget.

Acting/Cast

Sebelumnya aku udah nonton aktingnya Hwang Jung Eum dan Park Seo Joon sebagai adik-kakak di Kill Me Heal Me. Di sini kemistri mereka dapet banget. Menurutku karakter Kim Hye Jin nggak beda jauh sih sama karakter Oh Ri Jin, heboh nya samaaa, haha. Aku suka Park Seo Joon di sini. Mungkin karena dia peran utama jadi karismanya dapet banget. Tapi aku lebih suka Hye Jin - Shin Hyeok masa. Ketawa mulu tiap ada mereka berdua. Aku juga suka sama karakernya Pemred Kim. Saat dia memberikan ambutan di ulang tahun The Most, kata-katanya menyentuh sekali. Jadi baper bacanya (ya karena aku baca subtitlenya)

Music

Untuk soundtrack ada ih yang nyantol di telinga, tapi tetep yah, aku mles download lagunya. Cuman dengerin pa diputar di radio aja, xixi.

Rewatch Value

Karena ecara keseluruhan cerita ini tipe yang mudah ditebak bagaimana akhirnya, jadi untuk di tonton ulang sepertinya nggak deh. Paling pas adegan yang menurutku seru aja, kayak adegannya Hye Jin-Shin Hyeok, haha.

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