Crash Landing on You (2019)

Pros and Cons

As always, I'll write the pros and cons of this drama

Pros:
- South-north Korean theme is always interesting
- Rich of natural comedy (innocentness at its best)
- Shows the contrast between South and North Korean daily life and technology
- 2nd main roles show us more natural + realistic romance life, so you will be given 2 romance stories. Thus, the romance story will not be boring. (I love Seo Dan more than Seri anyway lol)
- Will always make you curious what will happen next

Cons:
- Romance scenes take some important plots
- It's more "romance drama" than "action drama" (Vagabond is still much better if you're looking for the action one)
- There are plot holes on episode 10 (why it's that easy to cross the border)
- Needs further research about how to do "people exchange" on the South-north border. (Isn't it supposed to be done at DMZ?)
- Not-that-necessary some support roles (Seri's hired gang/mafia).
- Love makes you dumb and can start the war, this ruins the end part of the drama. (How could Ri re-crossed the border in front of 2 countries' armed military just to hug Seri for the last time?)

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the production was good, I can't complain .
I also say that the performance was incredible, it would be a sin if I complained.

I love the actors, I loved the characters.

Of course, not everything is perfect, I can't lie, but what a drama that doesn't have a single flaw.

So in conclusion, I recommend...

I say it's worth watching, maybe it's bad for some, but for me it was good.

This is just my opinion, you better watch it and have your own opinion.

I don't know what to say, because I think everyone has their own opinion.

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Intenso e único definem Pousando no Amor

Pousando no Amor foi meu primeiro k-drama. A primeira vez que assisti lembro de não levar muito a sério o primeiro episódio, mas continuei vendo, e posso dizer que ao final do segundo episódio já estava totalmente imersa na história. Pousando no Amor tem a capacidade de crescer a cada episódio, e conseguiu prender minha atenção até o fim.

Casal Maduro e Crescimento Pessoal
O k-drama me ganhou, principalmente, pelo fato de Se-ri e Jeong- Hyeok serem um casal maduro, dispensando brigas por falhas de comunicação tão presente em k-dramas. Aqui temos dois protagonistas que são resilientes enfrentando situações políticas extremamente desafiadoras. Além disso, é possível notar o respeito mútuo e o crescimento pessoal. Se-ri, inicialmente uma mulher de negócios focada apenas no sucesso, aprende a valorizar as relações humanas e a simplicidade da vida. A cena de Se-ri um ano antes trabalhando na véspera de natal contrastando com ela montando uma árvore de natal na casa de Jeong-hyeok é de emocionar. Jeong-hyeok também tem um crescimento notável, ao ser um soldado rígido e disciplinado, mas que, com o tempo, abre seu coração e se permite ser feliz. Vemos também como o k-drama aborda os traumas passados dos protagonistas, a depressão de Se-ri e a cura através de conexões humanas.

Roteiro Ousado
Não poderia deixar de falar da coragem e genialidade da autora que aborda assuntos polêmicos sem perder a sutileza e o respeito em retratar a Coreia do Norte de uma maneira realista e, ao mesmo tempo, livre de estereótipos. Posso dizer que os melhores personagens do k-drama, tirando os protagonistas, são os norte-coreanos como os soldados e as mulheres da vila. É impossível não se emocionar pela amizade desses com Se-ri.

Final Coerente
Muitos questionaram o final, mas para mim fazia todo o sentido. Se-ri, uma mulher de negócios que agora administra duas empresas e Jeong-hyeok que volta a tocar piano, ambos se sentindo realizados com suas vidas profissionais. O final também revela a persistência do casal de fazerem tudo para se encontrarem, mesmo que de forma limitada. Eles encontram refúgio na Suíça, um país neutro e onde a paz prevalece, tornando-se um lugar seguro para viverem seu amor sem as limitações de suas realidades nacionais. O final é agridoce, mas otimista, mostrando que, apesar das dificuldades, ambos conseguiram encontrar um equilíbrio para viver suas vidas plenamente.

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The Best Cute Couple Takes Flight Amidst Turbulent Times

Sweet and Sour: A Love Story for the Ages

"Crash Landing on You" is a romantic Korean drama that has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide with its enchanting love story, engaging plot, and captivating performances. However, like any romance, it has its sweet moments and its share of sour notes.
The story revolves around Yoon Se-ri, a South Korean heiress and successful businesswoman, who finds herself accidentally landing in North Korea after a paragliding mishap. There, she meets Ri Jeong-hyeok, a stoic North Korean army officer. As they navigate their way through dangerous political landscapes and cultural differences, their blossoming romance defies borders and expectations.

Sweet Moments:
Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin): As the lead actress, Son Ye-jin delivers an outstanding performance that is both endearing and compelling. Her portrayal of Yoon Se-ri's transformation from a cold, ambitious businesswoman to a warm, loving partner is truly mesmerizing. Son Ye-jin’s charm and depth bring Se-ri to life, making her character relatable and lovable. Her chemistry with Hyun Bin’s character is undeniable, contributing to the series' magic.
Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin): Hyun Bin's performance as the principled and gentle-hearted North Korean officer is equally captivating. His subtle expressions and quiet strength complement Son Ye-jin’s vibrant portrayal, creating a beautiful balance between their characters.
The supporting cast, including Se-ri's North Korean village friends and Jeong-hyeok’s loyal comrades, add warmth and humor to the series. Their interactions with the lead couple provide depth and richness to the storyline.

Sour Notes:
Plot Pacing: At times, the plot can feel a bit slow, with certain episodes dragging out minor storylines. While the romance and character development are engaging, some viewers might find the pacing uneven, especially during the middle episodes.

Over-the-Top Elements: The drama occasionally leans into melodramatic territory, with over-the-top scenarios and coincidences that stretch believability. While these elements add to the charm for some, they can feel excessive and contrived to others.

Visual and Sound Design:
The series boasts beautiful cinematography, capturing the contrasting landscapes of South and North Korea with stunning visuals. The soundtrack, filled with emotional and memorable songs, enhances the romantic and dramatic moments, making the viewing experience more immersive.

"Crash Landing on You" is a delightful blend of romance, drama, and comedy, elevated by the exceptional performances of Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin. The series offers a sweet escape into a love story that transcends borders, despite its occasional sour notes in pacing and melodrama. For fans of romantic dramas, "Crash Landing on You" is a must-watch, showcasing the cutest couple who navigate their way through a tumultuous but unforgettable journey of love.

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demorei mas terminei

coração quentinho, essa foi a sensação que me deu quando eu comecei esse kdrama e eh com essa mesma sensação que termino de assistir hoje!
quando foi lançado na netflix eu não assisti de imediado pq, por algum motivo, eu achei que não iria gostar, eu tava totalmente enganada (ainda bem)
crash landing on you me trouxe várias sensações ao longo dos episódios, no começo eu tava achando td muito feliz mas sabia que ia dar tudo errado, e deu mesmo, foi uma bomba atrás da outra td de uma vez, queria bater em alguns personagens e outros eu queria dar td meu amor, ainda bem que no fim deu td certo
eu amei tudo nesse kdrama e amei mais ainda a forma como a amizade da seri com os meninos foi mudando ao longo do tempo, vai demorar pra eu esquecer essa perfeição de kdrama!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LOVED IT!! SPOILER

So far the most emotional Kdrama I have ever watched in the sense that I could be laughing one minute and the next I would be crying. I am usually not the type of person that cries but this show made shed tears.

I fell in love with each character. I especially loved the comrads, they were so sweet and funny. The supporting cast was just perfect!

Aside from that the ending was amazing and sad at the same time. I just cant get over the fact that they waited for each other and did not give up on their love. What makes it sad is how draning it must be for them to want to be next to each other but having to wait an entire year to connect.

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Let be sincere, I watched Crash Landing On You for Hyun Bin. But in this drama I discovered others wonderful actors and characters and I fell in love with this story, and especially the first part, in North Korea. It's really strange to say but in one hand, this drama make the viewers dislike North Korea because it shows how people are living there, it shows there is no justice and people are not free (like we all know). But in the other hand, the North Korean characters of this show (except for the evil characters) are the most likeable. I really like the main lead who was so sincere, heart softed and straightforward. He was ready to do anything for the woman he loves. I also liked all the woman in the village and, above all, I absolutely loved all the soldiers who work the protagonist Company. I loved them so much, and during the second part of the drama, I even prefered the scenes where they were than the scenes with our main couple. I also loved our second couple and I was so sad that the scenarists chose this ending for them, but it shows that life is not so beautiful.

I think that the second part in South Korea was good but it was too long (the episodes themselves were too long) and too teerful during the last episodes. I had the feeling that they spent most part of the series in the hospital... I didn't like Se Ri family, even at the end. The romance and chemistry however were perfect, I really felt the love between our leads. I love the evolution of Se Ri character and how she becomes so lovable. I liked her friendship with the other soldiers and how she makes so many presents for them and cry for them. It was too cute.

Finally I think the plot of this show (despite the fact it's happening in North Korea) is not so original. But it's kinda exotic and I liked discovers the life of North Korean people (even if it the vision of South Korean and it's not the reality because we don't really know what exactly is happening in this country). Plus, maybe Hyun Bin was a little old to play his younger self aha.

I loved the OST they were so amazingly beautiful! And the cameos were incredibly funny. Love the acting also.

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I used to be an avid drama fan, but I haven't been watching regularly for around 3 years. This is the first drama that has pulled me back into the addictive wonderland of dramas for the first time in three years. Crash Landing on You is incredibly poignant, with action, comedy, politics, and a strong supporting cast.

I loved the first half of the drama the most. The dichotomy between the North and the South is extremely evident, and the show does a good job at portraying the differences, but also demonstrating how similar they are in actuality as people. I actually loved the 'side-plots' and the secondary OTP as well. This drama has one of my favorite supporting casts; the 'ducklings', as everyone affectionately calls them, really brings the drama to life and balances out the more melodramatic moments of the OTP. But seriously, so melodramatic but I loved it!

The chemistry between the leads was a bit reminiscent of DOTS, but I think I like this one more just because of the 'cliche' tropes they used throughout the show that were tied in very well. Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin have incredible chemistry and they are very natural with each other. Everyone loves Hyun Bin and his longing, warm gaze (I do too!) but I think Son Ye Jin carried them as a couple, she has some acting chops!

I appreciate how the show demonstrates all the different kinds of 'love', whether that be familial, romantic, platonic, patriotic, etc; they do a great job at just resonating love throughout the show. The OST is incredible and they do a good job at really hammering those emotions home during those pivotal moments.

Admittedly, like many shows, I think the plot got a bit draggy in the latter half, but I think the ending is realistic enough for what they could do, and I'll miss watching the adventures of the ducklings with Se Ri and Jung Hyuk. With any show, I definitely think the villain part was extremely dragged out, and honestly quite unrealistic, but hey, you need him there to create that tension and drama so I can't complain.

Anyways, grab some tissues and get ready for some happy and sad tears! No, but seriously, give this a watch even if you have to fast forward through some of the more boring political parts-- the other parts are worth it.

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Beautiful Couple

I feel CLOY is one of the best Rom Coms of the past 4 or 5 years. In India, we also have a cross border cross starred lovers story called Veer Zaara. Considering the similarities between the two countries geo political situation, I was extremely intrigued with the premise, how they will incorporate such a tricky story which doesn't involves Aliens, Gods, Robots or Goblins but rather a Geo Political conflict.

First the positives, the USP of the show is the beautiful chemistry of the couple who are one of the most good looking couples I've seen in KDrama land. The couple and their whole dynamic has made the show a really smooth ride. While I agree Captain Ri is kinda unrealistic 🙈, but what I loved about our leads is that they both have their own rich lives outside their romance and only want what's best for each other. It's a very healthy relationship ideals.

The cinematography is as usual amazing with amazing shots from for the rural setting as well as the breathtaking shots of Switzerland.

I loved the story and the character dynamics. It was refreshing to see many characters and their interactions and I was rooting for all of them. I fell in the love with the second leads romance as well. In fact towards the end I was more invested in their story as compared to the leads.

This brings me to my small negatives. Last 3 episodes were melodramas af and fulfilled all KDrama cliches. What started as refreshing take soon got muddled with melo situations and that was a little irritating. Also I thought the whole resolution for the country infiltration thing was resolved in a very unrealistic way, things could have gotten way dark considering how most countries have strict protocols to deal with such a situation but yeah I can make sense of that.

Overall I loved this one after watching 4-5 unsatisfactory ones so yeah I'm happy.

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It's true to life but still feels like a fantasy SML (L: Love, Life, Laughter)

Never a dull moment in this series! There's no doubt that I'd fall in love with the main characters but I was surprisingly attached to the supporting ones too! The RiRi couple has a very stunning visuals that I'll never get tired of looking at. I also like how funny and innocent some of the characters are which perfectly balances the drama. Also, this series makes me want to experience the beauty of South Korea and Switzerland, and even more curious about North Korea. The story made me realize that anyone could be your family if we just understand, love and respect one another. Even though the person seems like a stonehearted one, there will always be a possibility for him/her to change or show compassion and even better, love. Overall, it's fun and easy to watch.

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Story

NENHUM. REPITO. NENHUM PERSONAGEM VAI CONSEGUI SUPERA O RI JUNG HYUNK.
Esse é o homem mais perfeito de todo universo dos Doramas. Minhas expectativas para relacionamento foram totalmente arruinadas por culpa deste homem. INSUPERÁVEL EM TODOS OS QUESITOS. E olha que eu tenho suspeitas com militares.
Eu demorei anos para assistir esse drama e me arrependo muito. Merece sim o hype que tem, ele é perfeito demais. Os personagens, a química deles, a história, a OTS, a direção, as paisagens, EU JA FALEI O RI JUNG HYUNK. Tanto de vezes que eu surtei com a quimica desses dois, juro como pode ? A quimica foi tão surreal que eles até casaram na vida real. Provavelmente vai ser difícil outro drama que supere esse. Eterno ❤️

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Great first half, ok second half

I really enjoyed this drama but won't be able to give this drama a 10. Here are my reasons.

What I love about this drama:
The story in the first half of the drama. The story is original and captivating. North Korea, a place at which everything can happen, is the perfect incubator for the kind of romance between Ri Jung Hyuk and Yoon Se Ri. The story is infused with really funny and heartwarming that makes the audience fall in love with the leads and supporting characters soon. The pace was good and the sequel of events is logical (at least for us who know nothing about North Korea...). The romance is sweet and the 'goodbyes' are painful - my heart went up and down along with the story flow.

The chemistry between the two main leads is just great. I know Hyun Bin in one type of character: the rich bad boy who turns to be softie after falling in love with the unlikely heroine (not sure why he is always casted in this type of role). Therefore it was extremely refreshing to see HB playing this soft-hearted, almost nerdy army boy who at the same time can fight like Jet Li. To my surprise, he did a great job. Some say that his acting can be improved, but I find it to be exactly right to reflect RJH's introverted character. Needless to say that So Ye Jin's performance is outstanding. She perfectly depicts the arrogant and successful heiress who in reality has a heart made of glass and is deprived of love. I also applaud the second leads who are very sweet together. These two and all supporting actors displayed great acting performance and contributed to a lot of laughter and tears throughout the drama.

The realistic display of life in North Korea: I have watched many Korean dramas and this is my first drama that is set in North Korea. I appreciate that I was able to get to know North Korea as not only a dark and hopeless place but hosts warm people with comradeship. I can see that the writer wants us to realize that material wealth often does not contribute to happiness (e.g. the fight between the Se Ri and her siblings) but a simple life in harmony and solidarity can provide much more.

Finally, the cinematography is beautiful. The shots just leave the audience in awe: the crystal blue sea and the snow-covered mountain of Switzerland, the sprinkling white first snow and the sunlight gleaming through the woods... the director just knows how to shoot beautiful scenes. The OST is great and underlies the emotions well (through I have heard better ones).

Now a few points why I deduct two points for this drama:

I found the second half of the drama only ok. To me, I felt all the emotions in the first half already and left me feeling a little "less emotionally engaged". I don't blame the writer - it is very hard to make the incidents in South Korea more exciting than what has happened in North Korea - in order to do so writer imported all the bad and good guys into Seoul to create the excitement and that felt too forced. The villain and his followers become too instrumental and act illogically to create hurdles for the main leads. YSR becomes a little crying mess thus her tears are also not as effective anymore. As a viewer, you know that the director does it on purpose to create certain emotions with the audience. This is good, as long as the audience does not realize this. But when one does realize this (at least I did...) you know, the drama has fallen short.

Another short-coming of this drama is how they depict Yoon Se Ri's family. It still puzzles me of whether YSR's mom actually loves YSR or hate her when she was little - and why but does she suddenly realize she loves her again? And did YSR really made up with her? Also again, her second brother, and his wife were really functional and 2D which is a shame, given that many other supporting characters are well written.

Overall, I found the second half quiet draggy, almost repetitive in certain episodes though I enjoy seeing how the relationship of the second couple unfolds or how the group of soldiers survive in South Korea. I think the entire drama could have cut down to 10-12 episodes focusing mainly on happenings and the escape from NK with a reunion in SK (I know it would have been unrealistic but the current ending is unrealistic too!).

But I have to say, I still overall enjoy this drama and would still recommend everyone to watch it for the wonderful first half, the beautiful cinematography and the romance and acting of the leads.

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