My Mister (2018)

One of the best show

"My Mister" is a remarkable Korean drama that delves deep into the complexities of human relationships, highlighting the power of empathy, kindness, and resilience. With its exceptional storytelling, nuanced characters, and thought-provoking themes, this series stands out as a masterpiece that leaves a lasting impact on its viewers.

The drama revolves around the lives of Park Dong-hoon (Lee Sun-kyun), a middle-aged man dealing with personal and professional struggles, and Lee Ji-an (IU), a young woman burdened by a difficult past. Their paths intersect, leading to a transformative connection that becomes the core of the narrative. As the story unfolds, it unravels the layers of pain, hope, and redemption, showcasing the profound impact a single act of kindness can have on someone's life.

One of the greatest strengths of "My Mister" lies in its compelling and well-developed characters. Lee Sun-kyun delivers a breathtaking performance as Park Dong-hoon, capturing the essence of a man carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders with subtlety and depth. IU shines as Lee Ji-an, showcasing her versatility as an actress by portraying the complex emotions of a vulnerable yet resilient young woman. The chemistry between the two leads is remarkable, evoking a deep sense of empathy and understanding.

The writing in "My Mister" is exceptional, offering a raw and honest portrayal of life's struggles and the power of human connection. The drama tackles a range of themes, including loneliness, family dynamics, societal pressure, and the pursuit of happiness. It delves into the depths of human emotions, exploring both the darkness and the resilience that resides within each character. The narrative unfolds gradually, allowing for a deep exploration of the characters' journeys and providing moments of introspection and contemplation for the viewers.

Visually, "My Mister" is beautifully crafted, with its subdued color palette and atmospheric cinematography perfectly capturing the somber tone of the story. The directing and editing choices enhance the emotional impact of the scenes, creating a sense of intimacy and immersion that draws the audience further into the characters' lives.

Moreover, the drama's supporting cast deserves applause for their compelling performances. Each character is intricately woven into the narrative, adding depth and authenticity to the overall storytelling. The relationships and interactions between the characters are profoundly moving, reflecting the complexities and intricacies of human connections.

"My Mister" is not without its moments of darkness and sadness. It tackles heavy themes and portrays the harsh realities of life. However, it is through these challenges that the drama finds its beauty, as it reminds us of the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of compassion.

In conclusion, "My Mister" is an extraordinary Korean drama that transcends the boundaries of conventional storytelling. With its powerful performances, poignant writing, and profound exploration of human emotions, it leaves a lasting impression on its viewers. This series is a must-watch for those seeking a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant drama that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of human connections.

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FROM NOW ON, LET'S BE HAPPY.

Watching My Mister was the equivalent of waking up early in the morning while it's raining or snowing outside and curling up beneath the warm sheets, knowing you won't have to get out of bed for a little while longer and you can just enjoy this moment of peace. (I'm not joking when I say that this drama is probably best enjoyed during the months of December and January — at the very least I'm glad I was able to watch it during the month of November.)

There is a lot going on in this drama but at the very heart of it, you have a story about humans. Just humans. Humans eating, humans drinking, humans dying, humans hurting, humans loving. Humans going through the cycle of their everyday lives. Old humans, young humans, rich humans, poor humans, successful humans. Pitiful, pitiful, and yet very nice humans. I'm repeating the word human a lot because quite frankly, that is what this show is about (If you're looking for romance, you might be disappointed, but if you're interested in office politics, I would definitely give this drama a try).

Humans are delightfully messy and sometimes we hurt each other and break beautiful things, and My Mister definitely acknowledges & portrays that side of humanity, but there is a kindness here, too. We live in a very interesting age where it's easy to lose sight of what is important because of the difficulties we face, and we also live in a time where human connection is now more important than ever. We all need people like that in our lives, someone who reminds us to eat and asks us if we want anything from the grocery store or someone who will come to your grandmother's funeral and tell you that if you want it to be nothing then it can be nothing. Watching all of these characters, all of these humans connect with each other, crying for each other, fighting for each other, helped to remind me of that, and I just know that I'm going to be thinking all of these characters and their stories for a while.

Also, as someone's who's struggled with depression and anxiety for several years now, I was pretty astounded at the way My Mister represented these struggles with mental health. I've never seen a piece of media before handle this topic in such a gentle way, and yet at the same time, they also didn't hesitate to show all of the less-than-pleasant parts, too. This was a very honest show; no romanticization whatsoever. They didn't hold anything back, and for that, I really appreciate it.

Overall, if you are perhaps looking for a story centered around the aspects of humanity that often get overlooked in other pieces of media, and if you're in the mood for a good cry, I would definitely recommend My Mister. I fact, I would probably just about recommend this show for everyone in need of something healing to watch.

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Lenta, pero hermosa y memorable

Cuando empecé esta serie no imaginé que iba a encontrarme con una de las relaciones más hermosas que he visto en un dorama. La construcción de la historia es perfecta; se toma todo su tiempo para plantear a cada uno de los personajes, los vínculos entre ellos y las cosas que los aquejan. Sólo entonces comenzamos a ver el lento progreso de la relación entre nuestros dos protagonistas, quienes al principio son como el agua y el aceite y no parece haber forma de entender cómo podrían llegar a ser cercanos. Es un guión excelentemente escrito y pensado.

El ritmo de la serie es súper lento y un poco pesado; no me parece algo maratoneable, pero no es una serie que podría dejar colgada. Necesitaba saber cómo seguiría, sentía que necesitaba llegar a ver el final porque genuinamente me importaba saber si Dong Hoon y Ji An estarían bien o no, y cómo terminarían las cosas entre ellos. Me encariñé muchísimo con ambos y su relación me llegó muy profundo. Toda la serie estaba gritándole a la pantalla que se abrazacen.

"Mi señor" es una serie sobre la soledad y la melancolía de la vida cotidiana, sobre la búsqueda de la paz interior y la importancia de la comunicación. Es sobre la importancia que los gestos más pequeños pueden tener en otros, para los que esa sencillez puede significar el mundo, porque están acostumbrados a solamente el malestar. Tanto la trama principal como las subtramas de los dos hermanos de Dong Hoon exploran muchas cuestiones de la adultez y la vida (con una clara mirada desde la cultura coreana).

A nivel técnico, la serie me gusta mucho cómo está hecha. Visualmente me encanta la estética, las paletas de colores frías y pálidas que le van perfectas al tono de la historia; los planos, bien pensandos que acompañan la mirada de los personajes. La producción está súper bien, y la música me encantó. ¿Un poco melodramática? Sí, pero es que va perfecto con la serie... Si es básicamente una telenovela de la tarde con sus tragedias familiares. Lo único a lo que no me acostumbraba fue al efecto de movimiento en cámara lenta cuando los personajes toman alcohol, pero al menos entendí la intención de ese recurso, y tiene sentido.

Lo único que tal vez le criticaría a "Mi Señor" es el hecho de que el hijo de Park Dong Hoon podría no existir, que daría casi lo mismo a lo largo de la historia. Tardan muchísimo en explicar por qué no aparece (de hecho, llegué a pensar que estaba muerto y por eso el señor vive tan triste), y aunque de vez en cuando se comunica con los padres, parece haber un distanciamiento muy fuerte, que dudo fuese intencional porque de ser así habría sido un tema tratado en la historia, como el resto de los conflictos que aquejan a los personajes. Ojo, como dije, esta es una serie claramente planteada desde la perspectiva de la mentalidad y cultura coreana, y tal vez sea algo común este tipo de relación a distancia, no lo descarto.

Finalmente, quiero alabar las actuaciones formidables de Lee Sun Kyun y de IU; son dos actores increíbles que la rompen en cada capítulo, expresan cada emoción perfectamente y claramente tuvieron muy buena química, porque las escenas entre ellos son atrapantes, tensas y muy emotivas. El resto del casting no se queda atrás, a todos les creí sus personajes, incluso al hermano menor de Dong Hoon, que es un insoportable que grita demasiado, pero va con el carácter podrido del personaje.

En fin... Una serie maravillosa, que me llegó muy profundo y me conmovió un montón, con un final que me dejó súper satisfecha y que por fortuna no fue el final más chapado a la antigua mentalidad coreana que esperaba. La recomiendo un montón para cuando quieran ver una historia compleja y una relación bellísima que no se supera más.

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It was a bit complicate in the beginning since I watch sub because no translate. But i did not give up then I started to understand from episode to episode. Started to understand how broken the girl is and how she surviving. Another interesting point was how she hacked his phone so she knows every moves of him. That's so touching my hearts. then she changes from ignorance to love & care for him. The characters are all amazing in role themselves and it made me very heartbreaking in most scenes and it's also encourage at same time. I do love the both main characters, their facial expression are real. I cried so bad in 1 or 2 episodes before the end. The first most emotional drama i ever watch. It is worth to watch.

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I don't even know where to start with this drama. My Mister is simply a masterpiece of a show. From the story, the characters to the OSTs, everything was done perfectly.

First off the story is one of a kind, it's an obvious but this drama expresses love in a way i haven't seen before, it isn't the normal love as in a relationship that we normally see in kdramas but it's the kind of love for humans have and the respect that comes with it. I loved the dynamic between Ji An and Dong Hoon becasue they both had pitiful lives but they brought eachother up and essentially saved eachothers lives. If they didn't meet one another, I really think they wouldv'e died an early death and that breaks my heart. I loved the ending to this show as it showed that they are both living thier lives well and also they both said hi to eachother with a smile on thier faces showing they are keeping to thier promise they made to eachother as in when they bump into eachother on the street they will smile and say hi.

Literally all the characters in this show had a distinct purpose to fulfill in the story.

With Lee Ji An, I personnaly think the casting of IU was perfect and she did amazing expressing the character for Ji An. In the first few episodes I cant lie to you I wasn't fond of her character becasuse of the things she did but the more I saw her I could understand her actions and empthasise with her. I even said to myself that the more she listens in to Dong Hoon's life she will feel for him and see that there is another person like him in the small world she was living in. I really loved how she ended up adoring Dong Hoon and just wanted hom to be happy even though her life was far from perfect.

With Dong Hoon, his character was just perfect, it showed us a raw dipitction of man whos had enough of his life and feels worthless. After meeting Ji An he starts to see the good in life after talking to her more and more and helping her with her issues. The scene that impacted me the most with him was when he was talking to Jeong Hui saying that there is someone that gets him and his pain, also the scene where he went to the loan shark and fought with him. These 2 scenes really just shows how much Dong Hoon respects and treasures Ji An as a human being.

Even though this show wasn't a romance, the bond that the two leads shared will probably be the most precious one they share in life even though they will both have different lovers and this shows that every relationship you have in life is precious and you are meant to treasure them no matter the age becasue there was a 20 age gap but they related and conversed even with that gap.

The side characters did thier jobs perfectly as they all had thier own little story to tell in the big picture which only expanded the story. Dong Hoon's 2 brothers are literally amazing, thier relationship shows what a brotherly relationship can be and how precious they are. One thing I dont understand in this story is the Wife that had an affair, she was so addamant on getting Dong Hoon to quit his job and marry the CEO but when everything got found out she began to pity Dong Hoon and helped him in the end in which i'm telling you if I was in Dong Hoons place I wouldv'e got a divorce straight away becasue it went on for a month and if Ji An didn't expose it then they would of gotten a divorce in the end and she wouldv'e betrayed her son and husband.

The OST in this drama was just simply amazing, every song had meaning to the story and just added to the feels and made me enjoy the story that much more.

Before I watched kdramas and when I started watching kdramas I rarely cried at TV shows that I watched becasue I didn't feel a connection with the shows I watched. But in the past half year, I have cried more than I have in my life from my memory, theres something about kdramas that just bring the soft side out of me and teaches me so many life lessons. In My Mister, I learnt that I should treasure all my relationships and be kind to anyone that needs a helping hand.

Overall, If your looking for a romance this is not the show for you. If your looking for a raw dipiction of life and the hardships that life comes with and to see the bond 2 people can share without it being romantic then i reccoment this show to you 1000% because this show will not disspoint.

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Lets Live Happy Life!!!

I know small things matter in life but I never knew it can have a huge impact on a person...This drama taught me why small bits of hope can change a person's life...If there is only one person by side you can live and survive…
I want the drama to continue but I don't want it at the same time...The drama is so satisfying till the end and the drama knows how to end an episode…
The journey our characters go on in this drama is so real and believable it feels like seeing real people living their lives...This drama is so mature in how it handles things...Things I can understand but I don't know how it will feel if it happened to me…
Our main lead is not a “K-drama male lead” he is a middle-aged man making millions who want to die but can't because of this family, there is no one who can understand him until one person enters his life...Her name is Ji Ahn played by IU...she is a cold character who does not get along with anyone and can do anything for money...as you watch the drama you will see why she is this way and you will cry for her…
Every character has something in the show that has layers to them...The male lead in this drama is my fav lead in any Kdrama (Park Dong Hoon played by Lee Sun Kyun)...and If I watch his drama when I am in my 40’s...I may cry even more for him
I love this drama...I am writing this after re-watching it...Saying small things like "Hang in there", "You are a good person". "Its not a big deal", "Want me to get you something" can really help a person live

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I was moved to tears by this movie

It's such a humane story and delves into the thoughts of the normal everyday man trying to make ends meet and the the trials and tribulations they go through. The story was impeccable and showed that even if you fail there is still hope.
It just allows you to see human beings as beings and empathize and even recognize yourself in them.
This is definitely a learning experience and I highly suggest that it's very much worth watching
The actors we very good in their ability to interpret how they were feeling and it showed how people view grief, success,failure and happiness and the emphasis places on trying your best to find comfort in your life no matter what life throws your way.
I was a bit hesitant about the story in the beginning because I thought it would be another cliche of a story but it ended up being so deep and pensive that I found myself weeping alongside these characters. I guess you could say they really do hit the nail on the head with regard to they tell the story of the every day man

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everyone needs this Ahjussi in their life !!!

I'm cursing myself right now for having put off watching this for so long even when it was in my watchlist for ages.....i feel i'm not worthy to rate this show...perfection is an understatement for how comforting, healing and overall amazing this piece of art was...rarely has anything on screen moved me so much ...every character was so beautifully written and had such layers...the screenwriters deserve every accolade possible for crafting this tale which depicts the power of vulnerability and kindness and how a small gesture from your end could mean the world to someone going through a tough time...in terms of acting everyone brought forward their A game..i really liked Lee Sun Kyun in Coffee Prince but his performance here was so meticulous that he made me feel everything that his character was feeling..and IU ..ohhh IU ...where do I even begin...one of the best acts ever..the amount of emotions she portrayed while keeping a straight face as required by her character was tough nd she nailed it so well...
My most favorite part of the show obviously were the interactions between the leads and the beautiful relation they had ..I also loved the scenes with the 3 brothers hanging out together...
Overall if i have to rate this - 100000/10....i feel even this is less...

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i've watched all of iu dramas. big fan of her. when my mister announcement released, i thought i will watch it just because of iu. because the role didn't seem suitable for her. and boy i was so wrong. my mister is the best of all korean drama that i've watched. the story and the plot is amazing, the casts fit their role and perfectly directed. every scene has it's purpose, there is no scene that is too cringey. this drama will make you cry while you laugh, and laugh while you cry. the ending is sufficient. they thought well how to end this drama. it's not easy to end a drama without making it weird for too much closing and unfulfilling that didn't seem to be finished. but they did made the ending very well.

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A Masterpiece!

There is nothing more that can be said about this drama which has not been said already. So i can just start by showing my own dedication for this drama by opening an account just to review it after 2 yrs. You can tell about the quality of a drama if you cant find its replacement even after 2 yrs.
Now to start, The people who should avoid this drama? - Pre- teens / teens , those who still live in fantasy world!
Who should watch it? - Any Adult or mature person with enough life experience will truly appreciate this masterpiece.
What is the specialty of this drama? - Other than the usual like smooth & packed storyline, Great acting , OST etc
the real deal of this drama is how it captures greatness in simplicity. Now dont get me wrong I
appreciate all the supernatural dramas too but this is on another level its like watching Breaking Bad first time and not finding words to describe it. In this show you'll see what walking with a heavy heart feels, what it really means to have a warm heart, what integrity looks like, what being a family really means , what guilt actually feels like, what to Love sby really means!(Not the lead), what renunciation really means, the joy of companionship, and last but not the least how to show immense Love, Respect and admiration without WORDS!

Any special character? - Other than the leads (3 bros and The girl), there are 4 special characters - 1.The lady shop owner, 2. The cleaner , 3. The grandmother, 4. the Monk. You'll know why they are special when you watch the show.

Any drawbacks? - The only drawback I can think of is a character related to the youngest brother that character should not have been given that amount of screen time, and That's why I am not giving it 10\10.

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After finishing this drama, I can not pass on the opportunity to write this review.

Do not go into this show expecting either a romance or a comedy. Instead, you will get a heart-warming story expressing themes which will change your perception of grief, life, depression and the good in human beings.

The story of "My Mister" is not your average cookie-cutter drama plot. The themes of hardship, happiness, love and redemption are all consistently strengthened and expressed through beautifully written story and character design. It is rare to come across a drama that feels as if each scene holds the writer's thoughts and beliefs, as if they were speaking directly to you.

A struggle a new watcher may find in this show is the pacing of the plot. The story itself is slowly paced, but grows deeper and more intricate as you spend more time with each character. As you begin to learn the truth about Dong Hoon, Lee Ji An and how the two change each other's fate, you will come to understand the significance of this story. If you find the beginning episodes boring, please endure it and see the story through, you will not regret it.

While the show is fantastic, I do not think that a rewatch is necessary and would not enhance the story.

The music in a drama is meant to compliment the scenes and strengthen the emotions. Many people obsess greatly with the music of a drama, but I believe it should only be taken alongside the scene, rather than analyzed seperately. The soundtrack has a handful of songs, all timed well enough that each scene feels complete with it. However, there were some scenes where it felt worse because of the music. Overall, complimentary and works with the emotions.

Please consider watching, this was one of the best experiences I've had in dramas.

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