From Now On, Showtime! (2022)

The first ever Korean drama that had me literally crying from laughing so hard...

I enjoyed this drama (though I'm not sure yet if its a "love" versus "like," [my other rankings are "meh," or "nah"]).

You'll laugh, you'll cry--or at least I did. I enjoyed the ghost angle, I also enjoyed the idea of a magician who did all his 'tricks' using ghosts--such a clever approach! I liked the love/hate relationship between the leads that burgeoned into love. I liked the historical flashbacks--especially getting to see Park Hae Jin in historical costume. I enjoyed all the characters, I did not feel that anyone was too one-dimensional (except, perhaps, for the demon who seriously, had only met the FL like once before becoming totally obsessed for 2000 years....). The person I felt most bad for was the SML--especially after he was possessed--I'm so glad they did not have him arrested or anything at the end! I would have totally cried to see that pure-hearted boy go to jail for something he did not do, but that everyone else had proof he did. But I also never really shipped him with the FL (and believe me, I almost ALWAYS get SMLS) because he just waited to long (you snooze, you lose, buddy).

I have few complaints. I do wish the costume designer had put the FL in clothes that fit her--she always seemed to be wearing clothes that were several sizes too big for her. Contrasted against the sleek ML, she always looked a bit unkempt in comparison (unless she was in historical dress or her police uniform). But that is really minor.

I would recommend this one to those who like supernatural but modern K-dramas. Believable relationships and characters, sweet love story, coherent plot, exciting action, hilarity, interesting look into Korean shaman culture (assuming its an accurate representation)--all in all, its a worthy watch if that is a genre that appeals to you! :)

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Fun and mysterious but not enough magic

For a drama about a magician, there isn't much magic shown in this drama so if that's what is attracting you to it, then you might be disappointed. However, that is not to say that From Now On, Showtime isn't worth the watch. On the contrary, it's a lovely, fun and lighthearted drama. That is partly why I'm having a hard time picking an apt rating. 8 - 8.5 would be accurate.

The reason for the less amount of magic is because Cha Cha Woong is not a real magician. His tricks are performed by 3 ghosts, Ma Dong Cheol, Nam Sang Gun and Kang Ah Reum, who are his employees. He still manages to perform some tricks as does his rival which I wish there was more of. He meets an officer Go Seul Hae one day and when his secret is revealed to her, she requests him to help her fight crime as her partner. Little do they know that their meeting is more than a coincidence.

From Now On, Showtime is such a mixed bag of genre that there is a chance you'll find something to enjoy. The characters are sweet. The 3 ghost employees are an oddity but they work well together. The humour of this show is light. The actors have done a pretty decent job and there are several emotional moments that catch you off-guard.

There are other characters as well that are sweet and add to the comedy in a positive way.

Let's get to the negatives. The story at one point slows down in order to explain some connections. And the ending was a little cheesy to say the least. I would say a character referred to as 'The General' was my least favourite. But all in all, the show is still a good watch.

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I confess that I tried to watch this drama several times and didn't get past the first episode, but I saw so many positive comments that I insisted on watching it.

The first episode really isn't very good, it doesn't hold you back, but this drama is a box of surprises, it improves with each episode and improves a lot, the closer it gets to the end the better it gets, so much so that you think "wow, what a good drama How have I not watched this before?"

Regarding the actors, you fall in love with each one of them, the main ones are wonderful and the secondary ones too.

The story is very well put together, even the flashbacks to the past fit perfectly with the time and the story of the drama, and at no point do you lose interest in the story or it becomes tiring.

Final:
And the ending folks?, what a wonderful ending, that ending that makes you sigh, this drama was beautiful and I'm still completely in love with it!

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One of the best Kdrama that you shouldn't miss

Among some of those boring dramas there isn't any boring parts at all, the story flows and I kept attaching to the story cause it's getting interesting in each episode, But you'll find Episode 2 & 3 somewhat boring parts then when the Episode 4 start with a mystery about their past life that the both of them didn't aware but keep having dreams about them, that's the point where the Drama getting start more and more interesting. Starting from Episode 4 you won't be able to drop it until you finished it.
At the end from time to time you'll get your curiosity on a high level cause they made the story to be like that.

Romance,
it's Slow burn romance but it's flowing through the whole drama with comedy , fantasy and their past life ( past life romance - only 1 & half episodes from all 16 episodes) and the tragic fate they had to face together, and so on


About The Ending of the Drama,
it's a superb happy ending drama...

"""After an eternity, I'm with you now.
After crossing life and death, I have come next to you
It's not just a co incidence that we met like this.
To cherish each other more, the almighty might have given us another chance.
My grateful dear who joined me on to the stage called today
Are you ready... to love as much as you can and Be happy with all we've got?

THEN,
FROM NOW ON SHOWTIME!!! """""

HOPE YOU ALL WATCH THIS DRAMA........

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Die Die Must Watch once in your lifetime

At first, the story is about a magician and his magic tricks. As the story unfolds, at the end we realised the REAL MAGIC is the message of LOVE CONQUERS ALL.

it is the magic LOVE miracle that binds the hearts of CCW and Seul Hae from past life to this life, the love so strong that they will sacrifice their life for each other without hesitation.
It is the magic LOVE potion that links CCW with the ghosts where even as a nasty mean boss he loves his ghost employees so much that he provides for their needs, right up till the end.
It is the magic LOVE cord that brought the three ghosts to return as deities (disguised as elderlies) to save their boss at his weakest moment.

"you weren't reborn to atone for your sins, but to love with all your might; that's what I prayed for"

"My grateful dear who joined me on stage called today. Are you ready to love as much as you can and be happy with all we've got? Then from now on, Showtime!"

Beautiful in awe. May we all experience this magic.

Superb acting from the casts, especially Park haejin and Jin kijoo

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Fresh kdrama

Looking from the title, it's like a kshow, so lots might just let it pass your page without considering it. However, this drama is more than what you think it is. It got mixed of genres with sprinkled romance, comedy, crime, life stories, and catchy songs along the way. In the second half, they also included historical scenes that contain all the elements of kdrama in 1 show. I think that's what the writer intended to do. A marvelous show. The writer cleverly integrated some engineering and historical facts with the name selections and was attentive to the costume design of the historical era. Even with all the 'craziness' we laugh all the way. I love the ghosts. All are so cute, the general also. Both ML and FL have the biggest chemistry, and their interaction is so cute. I'm tired of kdrama for years now and in a drama slump. Glad I found this.

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An entertaining mess

I had fun watching this, mostly because of the likable cast. The script was a total mess though. It mixed so many different elements together in a sloppy way, and it made no sense whatsoever. But I was rooting for the main characters. This is the first drama I've finished with Jin Ki Joo in a lead role, and I was impressed by her charisma. Park Hae Jin was decent too, but I wish he hadn't been made to act in such ridiculously exaggerated ways. That last episode will make you cross-eyed though. The screenwriter must have been either completely drunk on millet shell makkoli or was desperate to finish the script by the deadline. But if you just go with the flow and not think too hard about it, it'll be more enjoyable.

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Magical Story with a Poetic Ending - Prime Showtime!

SHORT REVIEW

♥ Plot:
The show uses the background of past and present lives mixing in, as a haughty magician and honest policewomen join forces with ghosts to fight evils of society. With each episode you get to discover the main leads past lives, the ghosts' lives and how they overcome their regrets, deepest wishes and have a happy ending.

♥ Recommended:
Definitely worth a one-time watch if you like comedy, mystery, mythology, historical elements - all tied in a magical story and great acting!

LONG VERSION

♥ Notable Characters:
• Haughty magician ML who disregards his roots of being a shaman and employs ghosts as his apprentices for magic shows (also disregarding labor laws :P ). Over the course of the story, with help from people around him, especially the FL - he realizes his destiny, how he cannot live alone and must protect the ones he cares for.

• The FL is vivacious and honest policewoman, who is on her own revenge path, but meets the ML and his ghost apprentices - ultimately realizing how she is a part of the past life, falling in love with ML, avenging her father and continuing to help people around her. She is the moral compass which keeps this Magic Factory going in the right path.

• The Helping Ghosts & Spirits: Initially provide a comedic relief and bring the ML and FL closer, but overtime, we see their own stories, their own desires and the unfair hand they were dealt. But in spite of that they did not resent their fate, but chose to rise above it and truly attained Nirvana.

Special mention of Ah Reum - she herself was shown to be specially abled in her life, and so thought to help people around her as she got help when she was alive. Alas, her death was unfortunate, yet she does not resent any of it - instead chooses to help people as ghost and as her last wish!

♥ Random Notes:
• I always wanted to see PHJ in action, always knowing he is a good actor but dropped the idea after seeing him in Cheese in The Trap (blame the story execution). Finally glad that I watched this drama and saw his acting skills.
• Love Jin Ki Joo - beautiful and what an amazing actress. Other recommendation: The Secret Life of My Secretary, Midnight
• I saw Jung Joon Ho, first and last in True Beauty as father of the ML, and that was nothing in comparison the great actor he is.

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This PROVES ya'll will do anything for a check.

I have so many issues with this show, but its not the worst thing ever.

Main couple had no real chemistry, and I keep wondering if PHJ is even really suited to these regular romcoms.

I felt nothing by the end but I didn't feel as if my time was completely wasted.

Whole thing REEKS of weekly production. Nothing feels linear or cohesive. Character plotlines are either nonexistant or get tied up SUPER quick. I kept thinking about little things. Hyejin's dynamic with her BF's mom would have been more intresting with earlier and frequent scenes. If she had been offending her BF's mom slowly and consistantly for the length of the show think of how much funnier it would have been.

Such an obvious lack of planning.

Does have a traditional HEA tho. Its alright. Won't ever watch it again tho.

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A great script !

An excellent screenplay, which renews the traditional frame of Korean Drama. A single series but three times, quite original gags, astonishing turnarounds most often, a real surprise and a treat! Congratulations to Ha Yoon Ah, the screenwriter! As the comments say, a few nods to well-known dramas, notably Goblin, but while renewing expectations and situations. It's nice to be surprised by this scenario! Special mention to the cast, the actors are great, especially the two main actors. Their emotions know how to touch us and cross us. I would have put 12 stars, this show joins Kim Eun Sook's excellent dramas in my list! That's an understatement. It is a pity that with only 3 to 4% of the audience (source Wikipedia) when it was first released on television, this show did not garner more attention from the public. If you like well-crafted Drama scenarios, don't miss it!

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