Oh My Venus (2015)

Just didn't work for me

I am obviously in a tiny minority here, as everyone else seems to rate this really highly. How I managed to watch all 16 episodes I have no idea, but I just know I'll never get that time back sadly.

I liked some of the supporting cast, Henry in particular is OTT but adorable, and the fighter, and the guy that looked after ML in particular. However, I just didn't rate the ML and FL at all, and found them seriously lacking in chemistry. ML had just about 1.5 facial expressions, and I found FL irritating at best, cringey at worst,

I don't know what else to say other than I'm glad that's over!

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I didn't expect a lot for Oh My Venus, especially seeing the scattered teasers and confusing chaebol storylines; so this came as a surprise that the show was lighter, funnier and better than what I expected it to be.

Granted, I've seen the plot line one too many times. Chaebols? Really? And not only that, but SECRET chaebols? Sure, the weight-beauty-fitness isn't one that is often reappearing in dramaland, but the scorned, prickly guy feels similar to So Ji Sub's Master's Sun character. It feels completely recycled and inorganic, but we're still at Episode 2 anyhow, so here's to hoping So Ji Sub may put an extra edge to John Kim. So far, the way he's been peeling back the layers and characterisation of John Kim, I'm already on my hopeful way to believing that he truly can improve this trope of a character. He plays it deftly, sweetly and unlike usual prickly characters, this one's all gooey and kind and smile-y, and I hope this continues.

Shin Min-Ah's character, so far, has been my favourite thing ever. She retains a strong personality, even through her weight change, and she's never veered from her dream of becoming a lawyer and fighting for what's right. I'm so proud of her, and it's rare to come across a character as level-headed like her who doesn't take her good looks too seriously. Never has she let people define her according to her body weight, and I am happy about that. Kudos to you, woman!

Tonally, the show seems to finally snag on its thematic voice at the end of Episode 2. It's settled on being a high-spirited, fun tone, but with hints of realism in a few places, which is all good and well, as we need more doses of realities in Rom-Coms, just so we can remember that no, this does not all go fluffily and happily. Success isn't achieved by aegyo expressions and prickly bantering.

The music is upbeat, and matches the moments well, but I feel like the comedy needs a bit more of tampering to be much more swift and on-time, because it's poster advertised a light, cute, fun diet loss show and insofar, the comedy has been a liiiittle bit lacking.

I would not rematch this, but don't take it personally, Show, I wouldn't rematch any show at all, really. I've never been much more of a serial re-watcher, mostly because there are SO many more dramas to watch out there. But nonetheless, Oh My Venus, I hope you continue to surprise me and sweep us off our feet!

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Fat shaming?

Not sure if I should continue this show. I am on episode 5. I am someone that has always struggled with my weight. It seems like this show is headed in the direction that the ML will not like the FL until she is skinny. And comments about her not being pretty bother me. What happens if later she gains the weight back or gets pregnant etc. Also him acting all surprised when she said she use to be pretty it is obvious she is pretty. Not sure if this is a different way people are viewed in different countries or not. And if they are headed to the romance being after she loses weight then I guess her ex dumping her was justified since her only value was how she looks. If you constantly struggle with gaining weight easy like me so far this show is a bit depressing. A supportive partner is a must where you are not self conscious everytime you gain weight because they love you then and encourage you when you work it off. I was hoping the ML would be like that :(

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These are two of my favourite actors so I of course had to watch...I like the way each character is sassy and assertive not naive like I have seen in alot of kshows...

the struggle of losing weight dieting and a lifelong ilness have really touched home for me with Shin Minah's character because I myself have the same ilness and thus have a love/hate relationship with food...I love eating and I hate the idea of having a slow metabolism that prevents me from eating too much...

as i watch her grow and learn with it I feel like im watching my own life play out on screen so I hope she portrays it well and keeps up the good work...

As for So Ji Sub and the surrounding characters they are superb as always..especially mr 'ma'am'...he is adorable

the whole subplot involving the ex and old schoolfriend is unnecessary however and detracts from the overall story so I just skip those parts cause I think its unnecessary

this is one show I am confident I will watch till the very last episode which will be a while for me....:-)

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first of all ....i might overreacted because my love for so ji sub oppa 3> :D ..... but really i enjoyed this drama so much ....and i find it so funny ,,,romantic ,,,,,dramatic in some episodes .....joyful,,,,sporty and healthy of course ..... i loved every thing about it .....every detail was amazing for me ..... although it have all the basic elements for any romantic comedy Korean drama and the plot is not new , i find it unique and different from any drama i have ever seen .... and i think the performance of so Ji sub was just amazing and i was surprised by it literally ..... the harmony between the couple was unbelievable really ..... I recommended to add it to your watch list as soon as possible ... i just can watch it over and over again :)

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