The Package (2017)

A Complete Package

This drama may be boring at first (in fact, I put this drama on hold for two years until I picked it up again), but despite the first impression of the drama, picking up this drama again may be one of the best decision I've ever made.

There are some points as to why I think it's a complete package:
- The travelling part! I've always liked travel shows, and I watched this in the middle of the pandemic that makes it harder to travel. The explanations of the French landmarks and places that got featured is easy to be understood, as if I'm one of the tourist (maybe because of the FL as well, that portrayed the tour guide very well). After watching this drama, I'm considering to put France to my travel bucket list, Haha.
- The background story from the tourists, as to why they decided to travel to France. The tour guide also has her own story as well, but not as intriguing as the tourists, I think. Every tourist in the group travels to Paris for different reasons, and it will be revealed one by one during the 12 episodes. How the writers tell the story of the tourists is also very good, as it often makes you misunderstood, thus making few 'mini-twists' along the way. From the background stories, we can see things like family love, romantic love, and self-encouragement, making this drama a heart-warming ride as well.
- The comedy! I really like how the writers able to include comedy in the story--sometimes unexpected to the viewers. The comedy aspect is quite dominant, so it's a good drama if you want some good laugh.

I haven't watched any works from the actors and actresses in this drama before, so I can't really compare how their acting were. All I can say, they are able to portray the emotions very well (since there are a lot of emotional parts in it). The main couple's chemistry were off a bit for me, but the other pairings' chemistries was quite good. The music was superb and memorable, to the point you'll know what music would play at a particular scene. I have them on my playlist and still listen to it often.

Overall, this drama is for you who wants a light, funny drama combined with a travel show to clear up your mind, with a lot of heart-warming stories in it.

Lire davantage

An awesome travel drama. Like a tourist travel. Because it was shot in France way back in 2016 and fully pre produced before it was shown this year. It was just a bit dragging in the middle when they were telling the stories of each individual and how they came to be the part of that "packaged" tourist travel group. But it picked up again, so it was fun to watch till the end. Acting was just ok. Nothing spectacular. I guess, there was no need since they had an awesome back drop for the drama already and they just needed a light story to get it completed into a feel good drama. You may or may not watch it. The choice is yours.

Lire davantage

Don't watch it for the plot. Be part of the tour group and enjoy their stories.

This drama made me a fan of Lee Yun Hee without any prior knowledge. She was just amazing. Don't expect much of a story or character growth. The story spans only a few days and people don't change that fast (if ever). The whole group is kinda character of itself and it is very enjoyable and comfy to watch them interact and react to things.

Also holy moly France was amazing. I wish there were more dramas like this but I get why there ain't. I also get why some people might be disappointed. If you go into it expecting more than being part of the tour, you might get disappointed. If you just want to enjoy some slice and life traveling with romance, go for it. The ending is kinda similar to most of the western movies handling this kind of story. So it's just so so.

Just let go. Buy a ticket. Sit on the bus. Become part of the tour and enjoy the travel. Even if you might not like some members, those are the strangers you will be stuck with for a few days while going around France. So you better get used to it if you don't wanna have your trip ruined by meaningless things. Maybe you will even learn something from them. I mean life is full of different and strange people who all have their quirks and story so you better watch and listen.

Lire davantage

Fall in Love with France All Over Again

Loved this movie! Great story as well as good acting. I liked that each episode gave an insight into each of the characters' background so we can see why they took the trip (or why the tour guide initially came to France) and their expectations.

Another featured star in the show is the city of Paris and the surrounding areas. It was great remembering the sites in Paris that I visited many years ago. I also got to see new areas of France and learned more French history during the show.

I started watching this show because I am a fan of Choi Woo-shik. In most shows I've seen him in, he's usually acting cute with his boyish charm. This is one of the shows (including Parasite) in which he displays his acting range (e.g., the scene where he is upset that he didn't get the funding for his project).

I would watch this show again and recommend it, especially to those who have already visited Paris.

Lire davantage

A natural and compelling romance.

Great story, ok visuals considering it was shot in fookin France mate, a beautiful selection of music to set the tone of scenes, natural and fun quality acting, no character was dull and all had their own personal trials and tribulations. This kdrama nearly convinced me that touring France was a good idea until you realise the local people will literally send hits on you and throw baguettes at your face just for being a foreigner, lucky for them I have humbled myself but if this was another era, particularly in the medieval times, I would've rode horseback with a long blade piercing these fools for their disrespectful atrocities to a jacked mf like me.

The female lead can have my social security number and identity, she is quite the exquisite woman. If I had to compare her beauty, I'd consider her the Genghis Khan of beauty. A familiar face to many, but a similar face to none.

Lire davantage

one of the Most Underrated Korean Drama out there!

A refreshing drama with a heartwarming story and breathtaking foreign locations.
A must watch. Highly recommended.
Went into the drama with no expectations. Honestly thought it will be in my dropped list :p
Ended up binge watching all 16 episodes in 2 days!
The characters are well fleshed out with individual story arcs all with satisfying conclusions, the catchy ost and ofcourse the beautiful locations...it makes you want to go on a vacation...!
The Package (2017) is a unque gem in the kdrama world which makes you happy and makes you feel good to be alive....
A rewatch for me!

Lire davantage

This drama was very entertaining, but it Wasn’t ground breaking.
Don’t get me wrong, I loved it! The story’s for every couple was lovely and even moved me to tears with some. I loved the story between the the older male and young woman (don’t want to spoil, hope you guys know which one I am pointing at), because I have had similar experiences. I loved the last scene with them and it made me cry!
I like the romantic interest between the guide and San Ma Ru. I am in love with Yonghwa, so why wouldn’t I? He was the reason I stared watching this.
The last scene gave me butterflies!! I loved it!

I mainly loved the scenery. They portrayed France beautifully! I want to go to Monte Saint Michel!
This made me love the drama the most. Recommend to anyone, but I will not watch again. :)

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