Mr. Sunshine (2018)

WOW!!
APPLAUSE!!!
I started watching this drama without knowing what to expect. I've never watched anything for Lee Byung Hun before so I was a bit discouraged.
BUT MY GOSH!!
I absolutely loved this!! The cast, the acting, the music, the directing, the outfits, the dialogue, not a single plot hole!
Every single actor played their character effortlessly and perfectly conveying the emotions beautifully! I was so immersed in the drama for 2 whole months.
The plot of the drama is not what I expected at all. I expected mainly a war/revenge focused plot, but it wasn't like that at all. It had friendship, romance, revenge, bromance, and war all executed perfectly.
I haven't enjoyed watching a drama this much in so long bravo!!

P.S. I watched the drama while it was airing two episodes every week on netflix and in my opinion that's one of the reasons I was able to enjoy it so much. It's a long drama with long episodes and so many things going on each episode. So for some people, it might be boring or too much.

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there are few dramas I rewatch, and even fewer dramas, but this is a beautiful story that gets better with every rewatch. I could watch 1 ep per day, 1 ep a week, or just watch this drama all day long, it's just so beautiful..

if I had to choose 3 dramas that can kinda reflect on my drama preferences, then this drama would be num1. it has everything I look enjoy in any type of show;
1- strong independent smart yet soft and awkward female lead
2- clean cut cold dark traumatized male lead that is naive and clueless
3- a beautiful elegant smart fashionable business woman
4- a brutal messy killer with a sad life/story
5- a ragged disheveled playboy that loves "beauty" and hates hard work
and many many more layered and interesting side characters all intertwined in a beautiful story about protecting a country.
if I were to describe the guys' reaction to Ae Sin's life choices I'd say;
Hui Seong wanted to be a shadow Ae Sin could hide in
Dong Mae wanted to tie her down/stop her from doing anything that put her in harms way
and Eugene wanted to walk by her side.


I'm currently rewatching it so I'll fix this review later ;p

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UNA OBRA DE ARTE HECHA KDRAMA

Solo un drama como ''Mr. Sunshine'' podría reunir una producción tan increíble desde el primer momento. Comenzando con la talentosísima escritora Kim Eun Sook trabajando nuevamente con el increíble director Lee Eung Bok siendo esta su tercer producción en conjunto (Descendants of the Sun y Goblin), hasta las actuaciones porque me atrevo a decir que tiene un elenco de lujo y sigue siendo uno de los MEJORES cast en la historia de los kdramas. Por supuesto las expectativas estaban en Lee Byung Hyun y Kim Tae Ri y lograron cumplirlas y superarlas pero Byun Yo Han y Kim Min Jung se robaron el drama, pero quien logró impactarme aún mas fue Yoo Yeon Seok, fue su momento de lucirse y lo hizo mas que bien.

Pero las actuaciones van de la mano con los personajes tan bien construidos y desarrollados. Cada uno tiene su lado y están luchando por su propio beneficio pero el verdadero enemigo no está entre ellos y lo saben, por eso conocemos diferentes facetas de cada uno. Go Ae Shin y Kudo Hina son mujeres fuertes y que inspiran ese espíritu de lucha que no siempre se tiene o se siente forzado, eso no ocurre en lo absoluto con ellas.

Es uno de los pocos dramas bélicos que he visto y al ser además histórico tiene la desventaja de no ser precisamente la preferencia para el público general, pero yo que sin estar acostumbrada al género pude conectar tanto con la historia es porque vale completamente ver cada uno de los 24 capítulos, que no incluyen relleno ni subtramas innecesarias.

Guerra, amistad, valor familiar, discriminación social y racial, multilingüe, un cast diverso, romance, comedia, tragedia y mucho más presentado con una cinematografía y dirección simplemente HERMOSAS, cada escena y cada toma era un nuevo escenario y paisaje precioso.

No suelo recomendarlo tanto como debería, pero desde el momento en que lo ví, sabía que se convertiría en uno de los mejores dramas coreanos alguna vez producidos.

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Not your average drama

Mr.Sunshine is not your average drama in many aspects. The cinematography and photography were out of this world, maybe the best I’ve seen in a drama.

In terms of story again this is so much more than your usual romance heavy or oriented drama. The drama explores the road toward the Korean independence and the struggle of the people around that time. Although according to some articles I have read not very accurate, it gives you an idea of how Korea was at that time.

Before starting the show, I’ve read in another review that this is not a bingeable drama and I thought to my self “Challenge accepted” but I soon realized that they were right. Mr. Sunshine has many characters and many plots going on that each episode is very information heavy. If you try to watch more that two episodes in a row you start to drift apart and you are unable to follow the characters and their story. And trust me their stories are worth following.
All the characters, main and supporting, have a purpose and a role to play, none of them feels out of place or as a filler. The two Female leads were strong, independent, smart, brave and everything you would like every female character in a drama to be. The actresses were great and did an amazing job.

The 3 main male leads are amazing and their chemistry and interactions incredible. Three characters that love the same woman but can’t seem to hate each other and understand that there is a purpose bigger than them and the girl! Although I really hate this trope to the bone, like there are no other women in that place!!

I have to admit that, when it comes to the Male leads, I have a soft spot for my future husband and love of my life, Dong-Mae. The actor did a great job taking such a complex character and bring him to life and portray every emotion incredibly.

Having said all that ,there were two things that prevented me from giving this show a perfect score. One was that although the story was amazing, 24 episodes were a bit much since I felt that at some point in the middle the story got a bit druggy.

Now to the second part that might be a little controversial, but my main issue to this drama was the 2 main leads. As I said above both are BRILLIANT in their roles and their chemistry was good. My problem with the Male Lead was that out of the 3 males leads to me he was the most indifferent, I just didn’t feel for him the same way as the others. Kim Hui Sung brought a much-needed levity, cuteness and fun to the drama that you couldn’t help but fall in love with him. As for Dong-Mae, I think I made my feelings clear! He was such a complex character and far from the good guy/hero, but the actor did an incredible job. He portrayed all the emotions of the character perfectly with every inch of his face and he could really make you feel everything he was feeling, while being incredibly hot. So, the Male Lead really failed in comparison to me.

As for the Female Lead my main issue with her is really subjective and not really her fault, but she looks too young, especially next to the Male Lead. I know she was a 30-year-old actress playing a 30-year-old woman, but she looked 16 and it got even worse when she was in the suit, because she looked like a 12-year-old boy! So, every time she was in a scene with the ML all I could she was a 16 year old girl next to a 40 year old man and it made it icky for me taking me out of the drama!

All in all, for me Mr. Sunshine is a must watch drama that will bring all kind of emotions out of you!

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Excellent series

This series is amazing. All of the actors/actresses give outstanding performances. The editing, casting, set, camerawork, and clothing are all very high television quality. If it was not high budget it seemed to be.

The story for the most part is excellent. It is based on real historical events but has fictional aspects which has brought some criticism in korea. I think this issue is the only real flaw worth mentioning among most viewers. There are a few things i would have preferred to see within this story. This is mostly personal preferance on a few of the character's choices and the ending. That doesn't change the fact i binged this whole series and really enjoyed it. Honestly, i wish it had taken many more episodes to get to the ending :)

I highly recommend this series to anyone that likes period pieces. It is easily among the best of them.

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Amazing lead characters

One of the good series in Korean. Starting I felt a bit slow and seriously it was very slow but the 3 lead actors who made me to love this drama are Yoo Yeon Seok, Lee Byung Hun And Byun yo Han and I loved every scene where this 3 are involved. They made really amazing combo. Kim min Jung was Also amazing and her style in this drama I think no one can replace it. Kim tae ri looks like a baby face girl but her voice will be like a well grown women. I liked her acting in this drama specially in last 4 episodes but when she is with male role Lee Byung Hun, I couldn’t like it much because of age gap which is shown in they face. In drama they age is not much different though.

I loved every scene of Yoo yeon seok, and he is an amazing actor, his Japan style and style of talking in Japan and Korean are truly amazing. I loved his character so much in the drama. And the reason I tagged this review spoiler because I wanna share this part. So don’t mind reading it. If you like suspense then it’s better you stop reading this right here. Yoo yeon seok character is one the best character in Mr. Sunshine, the flow of his character and the vibe I loved it. The minute when I felt his character is gonna end I couldn’t watch this drama till end but I was hoping him to be alive somehow and till end he was taken really good. The end of his character in the last episode is so touching . And the last scene of his in the last episode I will say amazing editing and cinematography and view. The way he linked candy and him, I felt it is really amazing, sweet with danger - I felt it that way.

An other best character which byun yo Han did was really cool. I loved the emotions and smile he carries in this drama and his ending was so touching. and he is one of the amazing actor in the drama. The love and words his character has are beautiful.

Lee Byung Hun character which he played was good. His emotions and love are next level.

And you can’t say one character is good in the drama. All the characters in this drama are truly amazing from 1st episode till the last one. Mostly everyone will make you smile and cry too.
You may feel slow starting or normal but it depends on your taste of drama but the ending is very sad. But keeping sad ending and slow pace aside in this drama. I can suggest you can watch this drama for few reasons
you will like male and female leads in the drama, even supporting roles.
Love, friendship, hate, jealous, and special 3 male leads combo. And emotions.
Cinematography, editing and sound track, background music, songs, dialogues, expressions and scenes are truly amazing.
Very clear characters ( no confusion- mostly in drama with many characters - linking from character to character disturbs the flow of the drama. You won’t feel like that)
Even though it’s Fictional and real events story, the story of Joseon was touching and Righteous army.

Rewatch value maybe low but few scenes even though you watch 10times you won’t feel bored.

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the story was rather slow paced for me hence why i had to skip from ep12 towards the last ep. didn't regret doing that but what I DO regret was to even start watching this show GOD THE PAAAIN.

eventhough i missed out a good half of the show the pain towards the end was still there.. It was there.. Still there.. Somehow the words I want to say isn't forming but what i can say is it is one of the most beautifully captured show there is. Everyone who was a part of this drama did a REALLY GREAT JOB . I had a few attachments with the characters and it was god damn painful to see them go. Especially Yu Jin, Hui Seong & Dong Mae . They were just starting to grow fond of each other and- It was good to know that they had each other's back eventho they hate e/o Lol. The end of this drama gave us the closure we expected and wanted which was good BUT STILL PAINFUL. YuJin & Lady AeSin cause of my pain and suffering god damn why cant they just be happy ?!

was it worth a watch ? YES definitely but if you have awful attention span like me it'd be fine to skip a couple scenes and episodes.

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I BINGED THIS IN 3 DAYS, IT'S THAT GOOD.

As the headline suggests, I finished this so fast because it's all I could think about day and night when I started it. IT IS SO GOOD. PERIOD. I actually put this off ever since it aired because I am your typical romance watcher. I don't usually watch that many historic/war-related dramas. Also, I tend to watch things by the younger actors. But this was exceptional. I hope anyone reading this understands that they should give it a chance. you'll regret it. I was shocked as to how much I enjoyed it. Yes, it wasn't as romance or lovey dovey as you'd hope, but it was like a different kind of love portrayed in this drama. I think everyone should give it a chance, no second thoughts, just try it. The actors were exceptional, the emotions the made me feel are not easy to do. I like studied each actor, and truly there was no flaw, their expressions and character were portrayed so well. Please please watch it. I really loved this.

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UM PRIMOR

sou novato no mundinho dos doramas, mas esse já considero simplesmente um dos melhores já feitos (junto com a outra preciosidade crash landing on you).
o quinteto protagonista é tudo que qualquer drama precisa, incrívelmente bonito e cheiroso, com ótimas atuações e muita química/sinergia entre si. (eugene's smile ♡)
a história possuí um ritmo lento que conciliavam, drama, romance e uma boa dosagem de humor de maneira linda e poética (apesar da trama).
a ambientação, cenário e vestuário também estavam incríveis, com lindos takes e uma ost perfeita (days without tears e see you again não saem do play).
eu amei o fator de todas às mulheres da história serem decididas, fortes, destemidas, inteligentes, bastante humanas e com personalidades únicas.
ps: apesar de já esperar aquele destino final não deixou de ser menos doloroso. (deprimido e com saudades dos meus nenês)

GUN, GLORY, SAD ENDING.

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I don't speak Korean so I had to watch this series with subtitles. I watched the entire series twice! This is the best drama that I have watch in all of 2018. The cinematography, sound, special effects, costumes, just about everything is absolutely stunning and left us mesmerized for the entire series. But most of all the acting by all the characters in the series are all top notch. The music also needs special mention. The pieces were perfectly matched to almost every scene. Sori by Lee Suhyun of AKMU was especially haunting and beautiful. There wasn't a dry eye in the room.

I started the series sort of half interested. I found the first episode to be somewhat disjointed and confusing. It turns out it was a necessary step to understanding the rest of the series. By the third episode we were all hooked not just by the superb acting of Kim Tae-ri and Lee Byung-hun but also Kim Kang-hoon who played Eugene as a child. And it only got better from there! This is definitely binge worthy.

Kudos to the director, cinematographer, sound editor, for a truly epic experience.

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