Watched in 2 days, was worth it, would miss a meal to binge again.
Hi! Let me thought-dump on you why I think you should watch Angel's Last Mission: Love:(First review, no spoilers, here we go!)
I came across this drama quite out of chance. I just had a few K-Drama jealousy compilation videos autoplaying on YouTube in the background while I did some work, and I happened to look at the screen when a scene from Angel's Last Mission: Love was playing (Yes, I had to type out the entire title, deserved!!). Weirdly, the lead's chemistry in that brief scene captivate me enough to look into it a bit more, even going as far as checking the YouTube video's description to get the title - crazy, I know, who even checks those anymore?! Regardless, that alone should tell you just how lovely the main relationship in the show truly is. I went into this show blindly, without knowing much more past the synopsis + scene I watched, and I could not be more glad that I did; almost every episode kept me reeling at the edge of my seat.
In general, the acting in this show was wonderfully done. Shin Hye-Sun's ability to create a soft spot in any viewer's heart for truly any type of character is nothing but admirable. However, I've seen that her performance being incredible is the general consensus, so I won't spend too much time on this, past saying that casting her in this drama was nothing short of the perfect choice. Whether you are a fan of hers from beforehand (or not) by the end of this you most definitely will be. If you are a fan of hers, you cannot pass up the chance to refresh yourself of her versatility! Yeon Seo is one of the most dynamic, yet consistently resilient, female leads I have watched. You will not be disappointed!
Other than this, I really don't get why so many people were let down by Kim Myungsoo's work! Throughout the show, Myungsoo's portrayal of Dan always had me rooting for him. Myungsoo manages to convey a strange type of "purity" through Dan that I find was vital for his angelical character; something I can't imagine could be imitated by some of the top actors we know and love! If anything, the only thing I would have to be seriously nitpicky to find a fault in would be some of the crying scenes - I will admit in some of the initial ones (first 2) they could've been more natural - but by the end of the show, (1 I can think of in particular) he truly outdid himself. Because of this, I'd have to say that no one should take any review that accounts his "bad acting" as a reason to not watch. I can guarantee, at the end of the day, no one is searching for an Oscar worthy performance - so you will most definitely be satisfied. His sincerity in delivery, unmatchable chemistry with Hyesun, & genuine acting, etc. are more than enough reasons to watch, and judge him for yourself.
Lee Dong-Gun was no joke as Ji Kang Woo, either! Even right now, reading this, I have a lingering dislike for Kangwoo that I don't see leaving me any time soon. I guess that speaks for itself, getting a viewer to hate a character takes just as much skill as getting a viewer to love one, after all! I will say, I never felt he held too much chemistry with either of the actresses we see him with, but that could easily be explained away through intentional characterization. I don't want to write an essay about every other cast member, so I will simply leave it as what I said before; they all definitely get the job done.
I wish I didn't spend so much time writing about the actors so I could show my love for the story! The drama does a great job at portraying the some very real issues such as: (as I saw a fellow reviewer state) "Why do bad things happen to good people?", faith, and "Avoiding the Unavoidable." The capriciousness of one's preset fate & going against our nature are two themes greatly portrayed in the plot, something I find many of us could relate to. In general, the plot is simply beautiful, and may even leave you with a lingering sense of appreciation for humans, and human nature as a whole. The pacing plot-wise is just right, with problems surfacing & being dealt with over the course of the episodes. However, I believe (and I don't say this just because I wanted much more runtime) some scenes ended almost too quickly - at times I felt that a few scenes still had more meat to them than the editors/director/whoever allowed. Unlike other dramas, I didn't feel like there were any episodes that dragged on, and at no point does the plot feel slow.
Just to throw in my useless opinion, I think the first half of the drama, as you get to see the leads grow together, is nothing short of a masterpiece. The build-up of a relationship is always my favorite part, which obviously comes down to preference, and Yeon-seo & Dan never disappointed. This is NOT to say the second half was not just as wonderful - like I said, it always comes down to preference, and I loved the entirety of the show just the same!
Let me wrap this review up before I write an entire essay (yes, I could definitely go on more & more about how great this show is!) by saying that this is definitely worth a watch. What initially was but a short clip I saw on YouTube quickly became a 2 day binge, and I absolutely have no regrets. OST, setting, and cinematography is breathtaking. Main couple is one of my favorites. Plot left me crying buckets. Again, the only drawback is that I wish there was just a bit more - but I guess that if this drama has taught me anything, it's that we should appreciate moments for what they were, beautiful fleeting bits of amazingness! In the future, I hope I forget enough about this show so I can re-watch again.
Give this drama a shot! I guarantee you will at least enjoy yourself 100% - something that, as you watch, you will learn is everything that matters! If you don't, feel free to come back here and yell at me, I'd love to hear other perspectives~
Perfect 10 for me. Watch it! Thank you for reading! ♥
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Soundtrack is just absolutely perfect: eerie, romantic, ethereal, wonderful!
An angel must complete missions before he is allowed to live in heaven. His last mission is to find true love for a blind ballerina, but he ends up falling in love with her and that is not allowed.Everything on screen is really high quality: the cinematography and set design are wonderful, complemented with great acting. The dancing is authentic and wonderful. The way the ballerinas interact is chatty, like the dancing fight over the bar, it was just so realistic.
Shin Hye Sun always embodies her roles perfectly and I’m happily surprised by Kim Myung Soo; His portrayal as a playful angel was very genuine, he really balanced out the female lead, they have such great chemistry! Another major pro and the reason to watch is OST; when the soundtrack starts, it elevates everything to the stereo-level: It’s eerie, romantic, ethereal, wonderful!
Sadly, it started off very strong, but become a chore to finish. There’s few mythology rules that were inconsistent near the end. I enjoy the slow-burn romance but it gets frustrating when the conflict drags and the villains become one-dimensional. The couple was too focused to dive headfirst in the name of love. The finale was extremely anticlimactic and unsatisfying as they use some tropes that I really dislike.
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Flawed, but a good heartwarming story with a great cast, music, and cinematography overall.
OVERVIEW: While this drama is definitely flawed, it is still worth watching, especially if you're looking for a good heartwarming story with a great cast, amazing soundtracks, and beautiful cinematography. This drama is absolutely beautiful in so many ways and shouldn't be judged or skipped due to some of its weaker points.STORY: I REALLY wanted to give this story a 10/10 when I first started watching this drama, but, after seeing it from beginning to end, I just can't do that. As some people have already pointed out, the story in this drama starts off really strong, but then the plot seems to get lost and confused along the way and there are a lot of things that I kept waiting for the writer to come up with an explanation for by the end, but she never did, sadly. It's really a shame, because the plot is unique, interesting, and moving in many different ways, but the writer is clearly inexperienced and had a hard time linking certain scenes or events together in a logical and coherent way, as well as coming up with reasonable explanations for why and how things work in this fantasy world she created. What I liked about the story/writing the most is that it's great at eliciting an emotional reaction from the audience--it can be extremely funny and make you laugh/smile at times, while also moving you to tears at other times. This is not something that is easy to do, and I think this drama does it VERY well.
However, it's obvious that both the writer and the director "dropped the ball," so to say, when it came to many scenes throughout the drama. Some scenes or events have no logical transitions or explanations, and I felt like I never knew what was supposed to be "real" and what wasn't while I was watching as a result. What's more, it felt like there were a lot of filler scenes as well where certain characters keep having the exact same conversations over and over again, in the same places as well, which was not only redundant, but it took away from time that could have been used to explain what was really going on or to add more meaningful information or hints about what was to come or how things worked in this world. I felt like the story had the potential to be much more complex and interesting than it was, but the writer didn't know how to take things to the next level. Overall, while I really liked the story for this drama a lot, I felt like it didn't deliver on what it promised its viewers. When the trailers for this drama came out, it made it seem like it would be a funny, yet suspenseful, rom-com, and the first few episodes supported this impression. However, after the first few episodes, the drama quickly becomes overly dramatic and doesn't even feel like a rom-com anymore. I feel like if the drama had had a better writer/director, it could have been so much better, but the story as it is is still worth watching regardless.
ACTING/CAST: In my opinion, I felt like the cast was well-chosen for this drama. While some of the supporting characters can be frustrating to watch at times, I feel like that has more to do with the writing than the actors/cast themselves. Unlike what many people keep saying about this drama, though, I do NOT think that Shin Hye Sun "carried this drama on her own." BOTH Shin Hye Sun and Kim Myung Soo give stellar performances in this drama, and BOTH also have some weak acting moments here and there as well. While I too had some issues with Kim Dan's character and Myung Soo's overacting in the beginning, since I have seen Myung Soo act in other dramas I know that isn't how he usually acts and I think the fault is mostly on the writer/director for not giving him better guidance, or for instructing him to act in such a way. As Kim Dan (Kim Myung Soo) matures throughout the story, though, we get to see Myung Soo portray a much more serious, empathetic, and nuanced character, and he absolutely NAILS IT. I cried so many times because of Myung Soo's touching performance, and also laughed just as many times at his comical and animated expressions/reactions. Shin Hye Sun's performance is also impressive in this drama, and, though I am NOT a very huge fan of Shin Hye Sun, I loved her as Lee Yeon Seo. Yeon Seo's character can be so funny and so heartbreaking to watch in this drama, and I found her to be extremely likeable as well, especially in the beginning of the drama. However, Yeon Seo's appeal does sadly diminish somewhat throughout the drama as she falls into a lot of the same, tired female character tropes that you tend to see in dramas. Her character returns to her old self from time to time though and shows everyone what a strong, badass woman she can be. I just wish that her character could have remained that way the whole time, rather than becoming weak and weepy and damsel-in-distress-y in the second half of the drama. In general, I felt like ALL of the characters had some pretty poor acting moments here and there throughout the drama. But, again, I feel like this is the fault of poor writing/directing and not the actors, because they constantly redeem themselves again and again throughout the drama and remind viewers what makes this drama so special.
MUSIC: The music in this drama is AMAZING. It's so beautiful and so perfectly matched to the drama that it really brings out the emotions of the scenes and makes you want to watch them over and over again, not just to see the performances, but also to listen to the touching/catchy songs as well. You will want to listen to the songs from this drama over and over again after you watch it--they're really THAT good.
REWATCH VALUE: While I don't think I'll ever watch the whole series from beginning to end in full again, since there are some parts that are boring/annoying to watch, I have already rewatched certain scenes from the drama several times. This drama is truly addicting and will make you want to rewatch all of the funny, romantic, and moving scenes over and over again.
OVERALL: I recommend this drama to anyone who's looking for a good heartwarming drama or a good tear-jerker to watch. While it certainly has its flaws and is nowhere near perfect, the acting, unique plot, beautiful cinematography, and amazing music are more than enough reasons to watch it.
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Encourages finding Solace despite going through misfortunes !
It has been a long time since I last wrote a KDrama review. I haven’t been watching a drama recently, or if I did, I don’t know how I should write a review about it. Recently, I have been seeing a lot of fun and cute clips about this drama, Angel’s Last Mission: Love. So, I decided to watch it. I haven’t read any reviews about this or even the plot of this drama, so I was only basing the few clips I have seen.Before I continue with my review or thoughts about this drama, I would like to give some disclaimers. First, I am not a pro at making drama reviews. I only write my opinions, thoughts, and how that certain drama affected me. My opinions may be similar or different from yours. So, it will still be your judgement if you like it or not. Second, this review might contain spoilers. In order for me to fully share my thoughts, I may include some scenes from the drama that I watched.
Things I liked about “Angel’s Last Mission: Love”
The story line
This is my first time watching a drama about an angel who fell in love with a human. Although I know some dramas that also consist of an angel and a human. So, this drama is a bit new to me. To be very honest, it has a typical plot where the main characters have this tragedy love. But what made it special is because of the differences of the characters and how everything doesn’t go the way they wanted it to be. Lee Yeon Seo, a beautiful and well-loved ballerina, lost all her loved ones and even experienced blindness because of an accident. Dan, who was once a human and died when he was still a child, became an angel for Lee Yeon Seo. Both experienced such tragedies, yet both can’t have each other because they are different.
How it constantly made me cry
I love KDramas who makes me cry. Yes, it may feel weird but somehow these kinds of dramas make me realize that I am a human with feelings. This drama is consistent in making me cry. I started crying from the very first episode until the last one. Maybe because I was feeling down lately that made me cry harder than usual. But the scenes were well developed. It all started when Mr. Jo died in the first few episodes and how Yeon Seo reminisced her past with him. Death is truly inevitable. It’s just that we don’t know when it will happen that made it painful. Knowing that Dan can turn into dust on that certain day, the two of them created more memories and enjoyed every second. I don’t actually know which is more painful – to know that your special person is leaving you or to not know at all and be shocked when it happens.
The casts
1) Shin Hye Sun as Lee Yeon Seo
I knew this actress since Legend of the Blue Sea and I really find her so talented. I know some of her dramas, but I haven’t watched it. This is my first time watching her drama where she has the lead role. Definitely, she is one of the best actresses today. I can totally feel the pain she is feeling, the bitterness inside her, everything. Her eyes can show all those emotions without trying hard.
Shin Hye Sun is not a ballerina in real life so it is really challenging for her to do the routines of a true ballerina. But that didn’t stop her from portraying a great role. To whoever casted her in this role, you really did a great job.
2)Kim Myungsoo as Kim Dan
I knew him as a member of the KPOP group Infinite. A lot of my friends actually like him. To be honest, he is really good looking. But the reason why I didn’t stan him is that I feel like there are a lot of people who already likes him, and sometimes I feel like he is too overrated. But I eat my words. I started liking him now because of this drama. Well, I actually do not know if I like Kim Myungsoo or Kim Dan. There’s a difference between the two. Aside from the fact that he is really good to look at, I like that he can make me laugh at a simple phrase or whatsoever. Kim Myungsoo also did a great job in portraying Kim Dan. You can definitely feel that Kim Dan has a pure heart, just quite naïve. I thank this drama for making me like Myungsoo. I just hope I’m not yet too late to like him.
3)Gil Eun Hye as Geum Ru Na
She’s probably one of the best actresses in this drama. She does not do anything yet whenever she appears on screen I get irritated to the point that I wanted to go inside the screen of my computer and slap her. This only means one thing, she is a really good actress.
The use of references
One of the main things I’ve noticed is how they used “Giselle” as a reference to what is currently happening to Yeon Seo and Kim Dan. I am not familiar with the story of Giselle to be honest. I only know Swan Lake in terms of ballets. In Giselle, the guy pretended to be a peasant when in fact he is an upper class. In the drama, Kim Dan pretended to be a human when in fact he is an angel. Giselle fell in love with the guy. Yeon Seo fell in love with Kim Dan.
I love these kinds of stories wherein they use references and somehow incorporate those references on the current story.
Things I somehow disliked about “Angel’s Last Mission: Love”
It’s not that I totally dislike it, it’s just that I needed more.
Lee Dong Gun as Ji Kang Woo
Lee Dong Gun was one of the first K-actors that I admired. I just stopped admiring him when he broke up with Jiyeon and later revealed that he is getting married with another woman and that woman is pregnant. I don’t know the whole story but yeah, I kinda feel awkward with him ever since . Anyway, Lee Dong Gun is still a great actor up until now. It’s just that think he is physically suited to play the role of Ji Kang Woo. It’s just my own preference. But I wanted someone who is a bit younger than him who can play the role. Nonetheless, he is still good.
Ending
I wanted it to be a happy ending. Well, who doesn’t right? Because after all the hardships that Lee Yeon Seo felt, I believe she deserves a happy ending. The good thing is, yes, it was a happy ending, but it lacks something. I needed more. All throughout the drama, I felt pain. There were only few happy moments and until the very last time, it was still few. How does Ms. Jung feel when Kim Dan was back? What did they do after? I needed more happy interactions for the very last time. But I was deprived from having it. Well, at least it was a happy ending. That was the only thing that I tell myself so that I won’t feel disappointed.
Thoughts on the ending, Conclusion & Lessons
Before watching it, I honestly thought that it was a fun and chill drama because almost all the clips I have seen are funny. I wanted to watch a chill drama since “Voice 3” was a bit heartbreaking for me (I still can’t even write a proper review of it). But as I watch the first episode, I realized that it wasn’t a chill drama. It was a heavy one. But nevertheless, I liked it and it probably became part of my top 3 favorite KDrama of all time together with Scarlet Heart Ryeo and W: Two Worlds. This drama still left me a lot of questions. Like what I mentioned earlier, how does Ms. Jung feel knowing that Kim Dan was back? Also, how about Geum Ru Na? Was she possessed by an evil spirit because whenever she had plans on her mind a whisper can be heard? I didn’t get any answers to that. But I guess, it’s just a part of the story. There are some questions better left unanswered.
There are a few things that I learned in this drama. First, “People come, and people go”. Not everyone in our lives will continue to stay in our lives. They will eventually die or just leave us. So, we should just cherish every moment we have to that certain person.
Second, we get mad at God most of the time for not giving us what we want. There are even times that we start to question Him on why He is doing such things to human beings. If He is really the God of Love why are we suffering? Even an angel asked Him these during the series. Sometimes, we just tend follow our own instincts that is why we feel like we are betrayed by Him. Everything has their own time and every prayer has their own answers. But whatever answer it may be, it’s for the best.
That doesn’t mean that we should no longer ask Him and just go on with the flow. We should always align our prayers to His will. And believe me, He answers prayers.
Third, not all the time we can get what we want even if we have worked hard for it. Geum Ni Na is a great example. She worked hard but at the end she still loses the spot of being Giselle. Maybe it’s not yet her time? Or maybe it’s not really the path for her. At the end of the drama, she became an instructor to children and there she is happy. Most of the time, we tend to focus on what we want and sometimes forget that there are still other things around us. I am not saying that we should no longer work hard for the things we want but we should know when to continue and when to stop.
Angel’s Last Mission: Love is a drama that I will treasure forever. I thank those who created this for giving me such a great time. How about you? What are your thoughts in this drama?
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The love between them
_Plot is unique and interesting._They had great chemistry from the starting
. The character development was good too.
_Every emotion is portrayed nicely such as sacrifices , pain and love which might make you cry .
_These kdrama are hidden gems which make good connectivity with audience .
_And not to mention the OSTs.
_It might even make you feel nostalgic at some point.
_ I can still remember when I First watched it . Though , not many people know about this drama ( underrated) but for me it was a worth watching series
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Why this is one of my favourite dramas
I don't even know how to begin.This Drama was amazing and beautiful and I loved it entirely. There was honestly not a moment where I thought it was bad in anyway. The plot was so intense and beautiful and the actors managed to portray it as such. The plot twists kept me on edge and they were so creative. The characters were lovable too and you could really get an understanding of where each character comes from. I genuinely felt that this could be a realistic story besides the angel thing, but yeah!
The ending was also so satisfying. If the ending is bad, it automatically makes the story feel incomplete, but this drama had a lovely end and I was so happy at what happened (you'll know what I mean if you've watched it)
Anyway. This drama was amazing and if you are considering watching it. DO IT! You will not regret it. I promise!
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I have to agree on L's overdone acting but heyyy at least he gets better (I really dislike idols in dramas but nevermind tho). Shin Hye Sun is superb, you will cry together with her. I still think this is another waste of drama project for her. The chemistry is hella fine, I pretty much enjoyed the break through of bad boys getting the girls, like finally, we have another story of a nice guy from the start to the end.
I guess the writer met his/her writer's block. The drama is average.
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The last few episodes broke my cry record, I bawled so hard and have never felt such a bittersweet moment when it ended. I plan to rewatch this for a good while and to cry again.
I HIGHLY recommend at least a first episode watch. 10/10.
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I guess it really is something more because I cried buckets for this drama. The last time I cried this much was for Scarlet Heart Ryeo and that was for weeks and weeks! This time, I had the pleasure of binge watching it for just a day. I finished it at 2 am. Every episode, I would find something to cry about, so by the end of it all, I honestly looked like the crypt keeper.
I am fairly new, but kind of a BIG fan of SHIN HYE SUN. I loved her in THIRTY BUT SEVENTEEN because of her superb acting. This drama cemented it in my eyes. She knows how to bring out these wide range of emotions. Recently, she also developed a knack for choosing the right roles! I love, love, love Lee Yeon Seo's character. She's the right mixture of strong and gentle. In all episodes, looking at her expressions and how she took in everything that came her way it made me appreciate her as well as her story.
Myung Soo is a REVELATION! I was never a fan before I watched this drama. I watched him in Miss Hammurabi and I always thought there was something missing. I totally, totally changed my mind. He's great! He's oh so good that I was swept away by all of his charm AND his DRAMATIC skills too! I was crying when he was crying (yes, it seems that all I did was cry while watching this drama). I am in love with the idea of an angel trying his best to do what's right, but I am more in love with the angel himself. :) I am looking forward to more dramas with him in it.
The story is very, very, VERY satisfying! It was such a big build up. It truly felt like I was going up this roller coaster ride, fell down, went around and around, slowed down a little then went up again to come out to this smooth finish. I breathed a sigh of relief for everybody .
If I had any complaints, it would only be that it ended. I wished to see more of their lives, but that's just me fangirling. I can definitely continue their story in my mind. :)
So yeah, if you're a fan of fantasy, romance or drama, WATCH THIS!
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The story was well written and the theme about ballet was well chosen as well. The fragility of the dance is mirrored in the plot. Ballet is fragile yet strong, and so is the love story of Yeon Soo and Dan.
Though the big finale was predictable, it was still very good. You anticipate it to happen and just want to know how it's playing out in the end.
Not everything was predictable though, there were also many smaller things that surprised me. I'm also glad that not every death was a planned assassination here.
Acting was really, really good. I'm used to Shin Hye Sun's convincing skills, but I have to praise L's performance even more. He improved a lot since I last saw him in a drama. His scenes were never lacking nor were they exaggerated. It seemed as if Dan's character was written for L's body and soul. I can't think of anyone else more fitting.
The cinematography of some scenes were quite an eyecatcher. And to complete the picture, the music was at its best. It was so well composed and placed that the drama would truly have missed out if it wouldn't have been a part of it. It's one of those soundtracks that makes you immediately remember the drama that belonged to it. It was sad and beautiful and comforting and hopeful.
Definitely recommended.
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Light, fun, cute romance.
There is no mistaking that romance is one of the most popular genres of drama, and sometimes romance dramas can be flat where they primarily focus on the romance and the rest of the drama falls flat.This is a drama where the romance is perfectly executed, and the storyline is well balanced throughout all the episodes so you rarely feel bored. The concept of the drama itself is relatively unique, with an angel looking to find love for a bitter ballerina.
In this drama, the strength and wealth of the female character matched with the humour and carefree spirit of the male lead is a good refresh from the usual stereotype of a strong male and weaker female lead. Both Kim Myungsoo and Shin Hye Sun fantastically portray their characters, truly making you engage and enjoy the storyline. Kim Myungsoo is effective at making Kim Dan a lively angel, with a good amount of comedy sprinkled into his acting, helping to keep the drama lighthearted and fun. The two have a very good dynamic together, which helps to make the drama more believable and satisfying to watch.
The chemistry between the two builds throughout the 32 episodes, without leaving areas where there is a lull in the storyline where it can begin to get boring as I often find in other romance dramas. As a romance drama, their effective and engaging chemistry takes the forefront of the story, however there are many different elements and other storylines which can keep you engaged. There is a good balance between the sub storylines, which add in some suspense and intrigue .
To conclude, the leads in the drama have fantastic chemistry, and the storyline has a good balance of a variety of different elements, such as romance and suspense.
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De lo más romántico que he visto!
Una maravilla! Recomiendo muchísimo este drama, para llorar, reir, emocionarse y enamorarse. Por su historia, música, fotografía, sus valores y sentimientos, la química entre los actores de 10, los dos protagonistas Kim Myung Soo y Shin Hye Sun, increibles! Los malos dan escalofríos y los secundarios que acompañan a los protagonistas hacen un gran papel. Si estás reticente por el tema fantástico /espiritual de "ángel se enamora de humana" por favor no dudes más! Es como un festín para los sentidos que no podrás dejar de ver una vez empezada!En VIKI la puedes encontrar doblada en castellano, en NETFLIX solo la puedes ver con el truco del idioma ( poner inglés en el perfil) entonces te sale en la lista pero con subtítulos en inglés (al menos en España)
Me he hecho fan de la protagonista, ahora acaba de estrenar en VIKI, Mr. Queen donde la veremos en una faceta más cómica, pero ella se luce siempre (en 30 but 17 (también en VIKI.) está divina!!!!
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