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Russel K Jackson
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avril 8, 2020
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 7
Globalement 4.0
Histoire 3.5
Acting/Cast 3.5
Musique 1.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0

Painful Acceptance, The Road not Taken.

This drama, GOD, where do I even start?
First of all, you can't talk about this drama without mentioning Something In The Rain.
This drama is what Something in The Rain could have been, and I for one am GLAD that it wasn't.

This drama is like an extremely poorly made-version of Something In The Rain, I mean, don't get me wrong, it's a pretty decent and realistic romance drama compared to the usual unrealistic fantasy lovey-dovey K-dramas that we get, but in no way does it even come close to SITR's level.

But, each drama should be rated on its own merits and problems instead of just giving it a rating or review compared to how it was with other shows.

This drama started out really great, the first two episodes were VERY, VERY promising, but with each episode it started going downhill, the pacing of the story is the main problem that this show had, it was painfully tiring to watch, it took 16 episodes before the drama started going anywhere, that means out of the total 32 episodes, it took HALF of those before the story really started to progress, the story of this drama could've easily been crammed into just 16 episodes and ended gracefully, but the fact that it was unnecessarily dragged on killed my interest.

The other problem that this drama had was the absence of any REAL conflict, I mean there was absolutely nothing in this drama that can be counted as a real conflict, it was just a few useless skirmishes and arguments that didn't even lead to anywhere, the little conflict that the drama did have was completely forced and inorganic and could have been completely avoided altogether, it's like the characters were forced to create whatever little fake conflict; and the absence of any REAL conflict coupled with the fact that this show had 32 episodes is a complete disappointment, how can the writers and directors justify dragging the drama for SO LONG without having any real conflict or purpose?

And it was because of the absence of any real conflict that I just couldn't buy the fact that the two main leads were both in a relationship, absolutely COMPLETELY unbelievable.

The other problem with this show was the absence of chemistry between the two characters, I mean the chemistry and dynamics between them were forced, it didn't feel natural or very organic AT ALL!

The next problem with this show was the MUSIC, I mean what were the directors thinking when they played the SAME soundtrack ever since the first episode again and again, AND yet again?

This drama didn't have any emotional moments that made my heart flutter or shiver in the least, the drama basically lacks excitement, there's nothing in the drama that excites you and encourages you to watch it, there was nothing in the show which really showed how the characters bond became strong, especially in the first half.

This drama instead of focusing on the two main leads' relationship together, focused on other useless things that had no business being in there.

This drama didn't have ANY moments where it really showed the two main leads bonding with each other which made their entire relationship COMPLETELY unbelievable.

Now about the acting, the only good acting in this show is by the mother of the girl, the rest of the acting in the show by every character is a complete rip-off, especially by the girl's new boyfriend AKA her friend.
The dialogues of this show were again one of the problems, no proper meaningful dialogues or impactful conversations were held by the characters with each other, there were absolutely ZERO emotional moments.

Now let's compare it with Something In The Rain since this drama is by the same director, Ahn Pan Seok.

It's like with this drama, the directors and writers figured out everything that was wrong with Something In The Rain and managed to multiply it 100 times!

Something In The Rain for me is the Gold Standard of realistic romance dramas and I can comfortably call this drama the bottom of the barrel standard.

The show started out amazingly in the first few episodes but by the 8th episode I had to force myself to watch it, I was hoping that something in the next 2 or the next 2 episodes after that will have something exciting happen that'll captivate my interest completely, and I watched the drama till the first 16 episodes and there was absolutely nothing that excited me, by the 16th episode it was just a matter of watching the drama JUST to end it.

This drama didn't just break my heart because it was so bad, it made me so angry and disappointed because I can truly imagine what it could've been, it broke my heart because I know the potential it had and the fact that it wasn't able to fulfill it.

I can imagine how amazing it could've been, and the fact that it wasn't is just truly heart-breaking and extremely disappointing!

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Rashmi Mannadiar
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juil. 12, 2019
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 9.5
Histoire 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 8.0
I'm going to keep this very simple: For me this was a drama where the end felt complete, no loose ends.
Of course there were certain short comings in the writing but you can easily overlook that when you feel the naturalness of this drama. The development of the characters felt so real, this triumphs any up and coming romantic drama for me. Nothing felt remotely fake, there were some strong potrayal of women and not just one but a few. This drama overcame the stigma of society pressure a little.
All in all for me this is a drama that I'll definitely recommend.

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L Nanon
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août 20, 2021
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 1
Globalement 5.5
Histoire 5.5
Acting/Cast 5.5
Musique 9.5
Degrés de Re-visionnage 2.0

Kinda flat

First the good, the OST is quite good and I still listen to it...particularly the Rachel Yamagata songs. Beyond that, it's a monotone exercise in melancholia. Appropriately, most of the scenes are rather dark as if electrical lighting outside of the pharmacy maybe, doesn't exist. The characters seem to sleepwalk through their scenes wallowing in their minor yet seemingly intractable problems. There just never is any change of pace or real energy to liven up the show. I get why people like it, but definitely a disappointment in my book.
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NoobieFan
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août 13, 2020
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10
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Naturally, this will draw comparisons to Something In The Rain. Similar backroom staff, same male lead, similar vibe in the story but this plays out much smoothly and has a way more satifying ending. The love story is heartfelt and relatable even if you're not in the same situations. The ordeal with the parents and side characters is more bearable and fleshed out. I like that there was no real villain. Ki Seok's character is bullish and arrogant but in some way, he's still down to earth and you can feel for him at times despite the character's stalkerish tendencies. The marriage proposal was wonderfully laid out. It was so casual yet loving and perfect. Getting the kid to do it for you - a magical moment.

The acting was super strong and nuanced. I can't rag on any of the cast for their performances. Whether it was the leads or the side characters, everyone had a distinct, interesting character. Everything seemed to natural and seemless. I had no probably parashuting into this world and accepting the characters for their choices.

The soundtrack might cause a few debates. The song list is limited but the songs are memerable and add to the scenes they are used for. That's all that's required.

I think the re-watch value is in the Jung Hae-In and Han Ji Min chemistry and on-screen relationship. Every scene is worth watching with them in, from the beginning of a reluctant friendship to a blossoming relationship.

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Mridu
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juil. 7, 2021
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 9.5
Histoire 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 9.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 9.0

"We could still be happy"

There are some dramas that you just don't watch for mere entertainment instead they make you think, leave you speechless and leave an impact on you even after days of completing it. One Spring Night was exactly that for me.

After watching the first episode itself I knew this one was going to hit me hard emotionally. I am not saying this drama was perfect because well, it's not everyone's cup of tea considering the fact that it's a slow burn and has minimal humour. But the way it portrayed the lives of some imperfect people perfectly was enough to get me hooked.
It tackled some of the very hard pressing problems of living in a prejudiced society in an extremely realistic way that every viewer might just find it relatable at one point or another. The main focus was obviously on the relationship between the leads but the inclusion of family traumas and taboos like single parenthood, infidelity, domestic violence and male chauvinistic pride in the plot as heavy and loud backdrop will make everyone sit up and take notice even if one doesn't wants to.

Coming to their take on relationship and intimacy. Oh, it was such a beautiful journey to watch. I could probably feel them fighting their emotions but at the same time also surrendering to it. As problematic as it seemed, it was dealt with absolute care. The romance wasn't rushed at all. The leads took their time at resolving both their inner and outer turmoils one by one (as it should be) while also acknowledging and accepting their feelings for one another. I mean every plot arc hits so close to the heart in this one. Which just shows the realistic and mature efforts put into it as a whole.

Cinematography was so breathtaking that every scene can be screenshoted and put up as wallpaper, no kidding.

The background music can come off as a little repetitive at times but that's only because the music matches the vibe of the drama perfectly and Rachel Yamagata's voice is so soothing that I couldn't possibly have complaints in this department.

At some moments you'll wish to fast forward this drama but control that urge, know that you're gonna miss out on its essence. This drama unapologetically sets its own pace and I had a wonderful time following through each and every second of it.

Also, bonus points to the writer for creating such independent, fierce and strong willed female protagonists. You hardly see that anymore.

So if you're tired of watching them cheesy rom-coms and need something close to reality that pulls on your heartstrings with great plot and even better acting, this one's probably it.

I gave this drama an 8.5 rating initially but considering the fact that it keeps replaying on my mind at random moments, I had to do the needful.

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hidaaan
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mai 28, 2020
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 1
Globalement 8.0
Histoire 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Musique 8.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 7.0
Watched this right after I completed Something in the Rain, so couldn't completely relate to Jung Hae In's character as in my mind he was still with Noona :p But apart from that, this is a mellow story that progresses really quickly into a quirky little love story between two characters albeit they have their hardships in 'trying' to be together. It's a sigh of relief to not see the usual trope which is always one of the families not being supportive of the main characters ending up together (let's make an excuse for the dad) It has a great selection of OSTs (think the director has a trend of overplaying the OSTs in his shows though, he did the same in Something In The Rain) and a lot of characters to be invested in. Definitely a casual breath of fresh air!

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Triplebee
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sept. 24, 2019
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 6.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 9.0
I’ll keep this quick and simple. You have here beautifully written characters, probably the most fleshed out I’ve seen since prison playbook and my mister, a romance that has every reason to be cliche but is fresh and exciting, a female lead who is strong without trying too hard, a male lead who is realistic and extremely likeable, supporting characters you actually care about, romantic scenes that aren’t childish and are classily and artfully done, an atmosphere that’s emotional without being suffocating, and just an amazing story. This is what something in the rain had the potential to be. This is the highest potential of an authentic romance. This is what happens when you strip away the glitz and glamor of the everyday romcom and are left with a drama that’s still worth watching because it doesn’t need anything other than what it has to offer. This is what you need to watch immediately

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BlackSwan
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juil. 12, 2019
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 7.0
Histoire 5.5
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 8.5
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0
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I was not watching it at first because I already knew that it is going to be a very slow story. The plot seems very interesting to me so I started watching it but …………
Overall it was good but slow and last 3-4 episodes were torcher to watch
Firstly
Lee Jung In and Kwon Ki Seok relationship creep me out. He was not her boyfriend but a stalker. How many time she try to breakup with him but he still keeps following her and still talking about marring her is ridiculously uncomfortable for me to watch
Secondly
Lee Tae Hak [Jung In's father]. Who want a father like him? He forcefully want to marry her second daughter for his personal benefits then when he get to know that her first daughter is assaulted he still forcing her to not to get divorce
These two points were very uncomfortable but it is good to watch female lead to stand for herself and she chooses her own path and fight with these two creepy persons in her life and find true love. Shin Hyung Seon [Jung In's mother] is a very nice character who struggle for her daughters to get them their rights.
I am really disappointed they did not do anything with Kwon Ki Seok in the end. He really needs some learning of ethics but he still got a nice end
I started watching it but i forced myself to complete it

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alteplase_proton
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juin 26, 2019
22 épisodes vus sur 32
En cours 0
Globalement 9.0
Histoire 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10
22 episode in and the story hasn't progressed much. This might put off a lot of viewers but this is not a drama that you can pick up when you feel like procrastinating, where you try to skip past the conversations to get a gist of the plot. The beauty of this drama can best be appreciated when you are bored and have absolutely nothing to do. This drama is not about cheating but about people falling out of love and finding someone you can cherish. The depth to which this drama takes the emotion in conversations is unparalleled.

What makes me fall in love with this show is that it doesn't dilute the intensity of character progression with plot and is paced perfectly. There are times when the main leads just sit and do nothing, it makes you think and understand what is going on in their heads and how they are feeling. The OST fills these silences perfectly. I can keep rewatching the conversations between the main leads forever. The side characters are fun and play a good role in supporting the main cast.

This drama is simple, beautiful and satisfying. I hope you give this a try.

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Lil_Kikay
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août 3, 2022
32 épisodes vus sur 32
Complété 0
Globalement 3.5
Histoire 3.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Musique 4.5
Degrés de Re-visionnage 1.0
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Not a favourite thats for sure

I glanced at some other reviews so I'll also preface this by saying I haven’t seen Something in the Rain either. I randomly decided to watch this after not starting anything new for a while after fishing Rain or Shine. If I'm remembering correctly, I believe I saw it suggested as a drama I'd like if liked Rain or Shine.
Unfortunately the mundane mood I enjoyed in my last drama felt annoying in this one. There were so many food scenes. Like I get that ppl eat and eat out and maybe it's a cultural thing too, but it felt excessive here. Like I saw more eating than action.
The drama felt like it dragged on and on and took me a while to finish because it was so frustrating. For instance the FL takes forever to break it off with her bf like more than 8 eps. I also found her annoying tbh. In fact most of the characters in this were annoying and not really memorable besides the ML, his friends, and family. Tbh the only thing keeping me going was seeing more of the son and my stubbornness to finish it at least.
I also found that I only laughed twice throughout 16 eps which sucks 🤡
The ost is also super repetitive to the point where I got annoyed.

As someone who loves sharing kdrama with others this is one I don't deem worthy of showing to my mom.
I'm glad I'm done it and I don't plan on a rewatch ever.

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NaHeeDo8
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Il y a 9 jours
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Globalement 10
Histoire 10
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 10
Degrés de Re-visionnage 10
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it is the show number 1 for me and I do not see when this might change

I think I was lucky to start my introduction to Korean dramas from watching this show. It started my obsession with kdramas and, though I only started to watch kdramas from the Summer 2023, I already probably watched close to 100 of them and can state with confidence that OSN is my number one show. I come back rewatching it many times. Too many.

I am actually surprised that it doesn't have the rating it really deserves. To me, it is the drama that most close to real life. Or, let's say, the life I would really like to see for myself. Main characters are just amazing, their personalities, their life values, their loyalty - they are just my dream friends whom I would like to know.

What I like most about this show is the consistency of all the characters - they do not change their views depending on a situation, they definitely have core values and that it makes the show so solid. FL is just such a strong person - she definitely went through a lot of struggle about her relationship with her bf, but once she realized what she really wants, she was so consistent in pursuing it, so refreshing from most of the kdramas where main characters act sporadically and make their own decisions without talking to their other halfs. ML is also adorable and loyal - and the chemistry between them is off the charts.

OST is also amazing. It's a little bit cheesy to have the same music played at the most important moments, but despite that it gives me goosebumps every time :).

All the support characters did such a great job - it just so awesome. I often skip interactions between non main characters but not in this show. The story of the older sister of FL is so touching.

The only minor negative in this show for me was when ML was interacting with FL's ex-boyfriend and saying that he won't let slide whatever that ex-bf was doing. But nothing really came out of those "threats". It was kind of lame. Another unnecessary scene was when ML was very drunk and said something he would never said if he was sober. I think they made it too dramatic - there was nothing there imho, but again - that was not a big deal.

Overall, I rewatched this show many many times - too many I guess, but it is such a nice story every time I think about it. I do not think I will ever experience the set of emotions I experienced when I watched it first time.

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Daybidet
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juin 18, 2019
16 épisodes vus sur 32
En cours 0
Globalement 9.5
Histoire 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Musique 9.0
Degrés de Re-visionnage 9.0
Ok, so we've hit the halfway mark of the show and I wanted to share my thoughts so far before the show finishes... This is a show that is filmed and written very similarly to Something in the Rain (same directors and same writer). Both of these dramas carry a reality to them that most dramas now a days don't have. This isn't to bash lovey dovey rom coms, or fantasy/period dramas; I believe each genre has its place and if done well they are fun to watch and enjoyable. What CAN happen though with these dramas is a highlighted dependence on the abnormal and unlikely that dilutes the intensity of plot/character development and conflict resolution. It leads to shots that don't progress fluidly; skipping scenes that only capture the highs and lows of emotions but nothing in between because only SO many crazy, unbelievable things can happen at a time. This can lead to shallow characters that have shallow backgrounds that lead to shallow romances all with tropes and cliches from every other drama out there.

I think what makes this show and SITR a bit different is that it takes out the abnormal, the "other worldly" aspects out of the picture and SLOWS IT DOWN. This forces the drama to find emotional highs and lows, conflicts, and character development elsewhere like in realistic social issues, duty vs desire, and a realistic romance. I love the scenes where they sit and do nothing sometimes not even looking or talking to each other BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS IN LIFE SOMETIMES. When reading music the goal of silence is to carry the tension and this show does just that. In the silence the viewer is forced to think about what the character's might be thinking about and creates a tension through just silence itself.

The OST itself reflects the simplicity and beauty of the drama. A lot of people have complained at the short and often repeated songs. I think that the OST is brilliant because it accentuates normality; life is normal, repetitive, and quiet most of the time. Now some songs individually I think could have been written better but the soundtrack as a whole I thoroughly enjoy.

Most dramas take you out of your world to take you into theirs and that's what makes it enjoyable and fun; but this leaves a dissatisfaction when you know that it's not real and it would never happen in your life. This drama and SITR takes you out of your world and into a world that could be your neighbor's or your friend's or maybe even back into your own world. I might not have that same 'high' of riding the lows and highs of most kdramas but I am confident that I will have left this show thinking that it seemed real and that it could happen somewhere in the real world even in mine. That's what makes this show exciting and fresh.

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