My Perfect Stranger (2023)

Don't judge a drama by its poster!!!

As i said before, if you think this is a cliche rom com with a time travel or feel good elements just to be different (like i didi) you would be missing one of the best suspence murder sci-fi mysteries of 2023!!!!

I don't know why this became so damn underrated. Maybe having to compete with a series of long awaited dramas;) Anyways, this was a worth watch and i highly recommend to everyone no matter how picky you are on genres.

The plot was (from 2nd epi) very gripping. Ending was satisfying,cant lie-gave me mixed feelings.The leads were 100% succesful in bringing out their charecters to life (Jin ki joo is a cutieee) The ost.. especially thriller scenes were lit. The village scenery were really soothing and went well with the mysterious plotline.

All i can say is ,its a package of romance,action, investigation (star of the show),thriller,comic and feelgood surprise box!

The only negetives i felt was poster and title font which was very ordinary =_=

Lire davantage

the murder mystery for me was the least interesting thing this drama has going for it

I sort of accidentally spoiled myself the identity of the killer midway through the series but was still able to enjoy it so much!!
the “I time travelled to help change the life of my parents for the better and stop them becoming the people who raised me” has to be one of my favorite tropes ever. every eldest daughter’s wet dream.
there was somethings that were left unexplained, and the main couple seemed emotionally distant and didn’t have much chemistry but then again everything else was so good that I was willing to let it slide.
really loved this drama it was gripping and interesting. definitely a 8.5/9

Lire davantage

A must watch!

I binge watched this drama in just 3 days and it was that good.

The whole premise was already interesting to me since I love time traveling related stuffs especially to the past of course.

The whole serial killer plotline to family struggles and misunderstanding everything was pure emotional. Even though I kinda guessed all the suspense early in the stage as soon as the murderer was introduced to the story and everything else included, the plot played out so well that i was jutted in my seat to see how the story unfolds.

The writer did an amazing job for the flow of the story and the casts were perfect. The family members from past to present looked like they were family visually as well as their acting was nice.

I loved how the relationships of the parents and daughter, grandfather and grandson everything played out so well including the romance. It wasn't 'outofnowhere i fell in love with u at first sight' kind of drama but it was deep. The most I adored was how Yoon Young and her father's relation sorted out and how she understood his own share of struggle that made him the way he is in the present.

The drama's message too could be comprehended on own's perspective. But for me it was on a positive note, no matter how much we struggle now, we can always change our future by doing the work on our present. Everything we do now we will get the result in our future good/bad.

You should definitely watch this drama if you want thriller, romance, comedy and friendship all in one place.

Lire davantage

Interesante concepto: asesinato y viaje en el tiempo.

Hacia tiempo que lo tenía guardado, dado que era un kdrama de viaje en el tiempo. Tras Lovely Runner todos decian que debía verlo porque era muy parecido pero aún asi no me llamaba lo suficiente la atención como para darle una oportunidad. ¿Que hizo que lo comenzara? Lee Won Jung. No paraban de salirme reels del chaval en Hierarchy, tenía claro que no lo iba a ver en esa serie pero y si veía otros trabajos suyos, asi es como empecé.
Al principio, cuesta que arranque el kdrama sinceramente hay momentos en los que pensaba que no era para mi el kdrama pero debo admitir que si he seguido viendo ha sido por las escenas de Lee Won Jung y Seo Ji Hye, si he disfrutado este kdrama ha sido gracias a ellos y sus actuaciones y personajes porque ya te digo yo que hay ciertas cosas que cambiaría.
Primero de todo, es una buena idea una maquina del tiempo donde regresas para salvarte ya que en el futuro mueres (no me creo al hijo diciendo que hay un futuro escondido donde no muere el protagoista. Vamos y que mas, te dan en la cabeza con una piedra en un lago congelado y no te mueres , y voy yo y me lo creo), lo que no me creo es que no hagan un efecto mariposa mas fuerte. Ya nos lo enseñó homer y su tostadora magica, no puedes tocar nada en el pasado ya que la minima modificación, puede alterar de una forma imprevisible el futuro. Asi que, me niego a creer que al final van a tener un futuro tan perfecto.
Otra cosa que tampoco me ha gustado es la explicación de los crimenes, vale es un pedazo de plot twist que sea el padre el culpable pero el motivo es una birria. Y más teniendo personajes como Go Mi Sook, Go Min Su y la madre de ambos. Teniendo el manuscrito de la primera, siento que podrían haber aprovechado mas y haber hecho mas profunda su historia, era un personaje que comenzó bien y que se estaba desarrollando bien pero pienso que lo han terminado mal, ya odiaba su personaje, me hubiera gustado que fuera ella la asesina o su hermano o algun rollo raro con la madre. El personaje de Go Mi Sook debería haberse llevado mejor , estabas creando una perfecta villana acaba bien con ella y no la relegues ya en los ultimos capítulos.... Es que el motivo de los asesinatos del padre me parece una birria, o sea puedo entender porque mata a ambas pero ambas victimas me parece que tenían unas historias mas fuertes que el 'motivo' de asesinato del padre, a ver una de ellas es ¡activista!, podrían haber metido mas cosas de política. Y la tía de la protagonista, una mujer con un sueño claro , no se siento que su historia era mas profunda que las mataron por un motivo absurdo, o mas bien para encajar con la historia del protagonista masculino y que debía ser el padre el asesino y que por eso la madre le abandonó.
Por ultimo, no he visto quimica entre los protagonistas, he visto más química en las escenas de Lee Won Jung y Seo Ji Hye. Sentía más una relación familiar donde él era el padre de ella que una relación amorosa, por ello entiendo que no haya beso, se me hubiera hecho incomodo de ver, sería como si me besase con mi padre o mi tio lejano, iugh.
He llegado a odiar en ciertos momentos que la protagonista fuese tan paradita y quejica ante las situaciones y perrerías que le pasaba a su madre. Por no decir que no me ha gustado sus narraciones, es este tipo de voz que hace la gente los reels susurrando que me pone de los nervios.

Lire davantage

One of the most interesting Dramas in 2023

No.Let me rephrase it.
One of the most interesting premises in 2023...

Lets break it into some smaller parts.

Music:Although i finished it few minutes ago,honestly i don't remember any piece of music,melody or tune.I wasn't distracted by it but i never felt that added something to the Drama.Dull and totally forgettable.

Production was excellent.The direction always gave the right mysterious and suspenseful vibes.Great camera use, too.But what really stands out is the gorgeous,stunning and absolutely brilliant cinematography.The use of lights and shadows,the color tones,everything was such a treat!

Cast & Acting.Iam not really sure how i feel about it.I always have faith in Korean actors to deliver, so i can't say acting failed me here.But it wasn't super exciting and memorable eiher.Sometimes felt flat but not in any case bad.

Story/plot & characters:

This is not a 10.Definitely not.Is not a 9 either.Not to me.
But is a solid 8 and i will explain why.

Ok first of all i have to warn you.
If you are like me who absolutely loves psychological thrillers,heavy plot,dark and twisted story , deep, troubled and insane characters...this is not the case.If you are looking for something like this do not have your hopes high because you will be disappointed.

I started this because iam a crazy fan of Time Travel,Mystery,Serial killers and any dark story.
After finishing it(just a while ago)i can say this was the most fluffy,sweet and adorable crime/mystery/murder Drama i have ever watched.
For my taste this is not good!Lol.But i loved My Perfect Stranger,kept my interest all the way and never bored me,although it was nothing like i was expecting before i started it.

Iam aware the Time Travel type Drama is not an easy theme to create and develop a fully satisfying story.There are always plot holes,issues with the time line and all these.Iam too familiar so i can't judge it harshly.
But the story is engaging,making you dive into it really easy and fast.It is very clear why the time travel happens,why our male lead returned to the past and how the female lead got involved into this too.In other words is an easy to follow story and as ive wrote in another related review,i was too happy the time travel device was a car.(yes ofc Back to the Future huge fan here!)
I don't want to give away any spoilers.Is the kind of series you really have to go blindly into.The main question here is of course "who is the murderer"

So from episode 1 until the very late episodes the writer have you guessing and squishing your brains and making you losing your sleep on your trying to figure out who the hell done those murders!I was like this for many eps in a row.And then i tried to focus on the motive and not the actual killer.And then i gave up.Lmao.Iam too stubborn to quit but i was frustrated for not been able to solve the puzzle.And this is the main reason this drama is so good and the writer did an excellent job to make a story so interesting and enjoyable at the same time.

So why i gave an 8 instead of a perfect 10 or a great 9?
This Drama can easily be somewhere between 7 to 10 depending on what you expect,how much you like time travel series,how heavy you want the plot,if you pay attention to the details,if you love airtight stories and so many other variables.

My Perfect Stranger is the kind of drama which has an interesting story to tell.Is all about the story.Actually it has nothing to do with the characters,as all of them are here to tell and present the story itself.So the characters are the narrative tools.
And this is one of the main reasons i deducted points and gave an 8.
There is no depth or any kind of character development.They are ordinary,simple people living ordinary simple life.Yes of course our main leads are smart and brave enough to get themselves into this mess,but you know, iam sure we all are looking for that one magnificent character to instantly fall inlove with!Here i couldn't find the One!

The only one that got my attention and if i had to choose my fave, would be her,Go Mi Sook.She was evil in her way and the actress who portrayed her did an excellent job.I wish she had more screen time,though.

Iam taking about the characters but i haven't mentioned the main villain yet...No i will not reveal his/her identity,of course not.But i was disappointed by this char as i have never before with any other crime drama.Not only because he/she wasn't the psycho i wanted to see(hahaha)but mostly because the reason/motive for all the murders was such a bummer!Again i cannot say more to spoil anything,iam just justifying my rate.At the end you will be left with few unanswered questions,but is ok i guess.

All in all is a good drama.It has a bit of everything.Time travel,mystery,serial killings,heart warming family bonds,friendships and a sweet romance which doesn't overlap the story.
It wasn't what i wanted to watch when i started it but i never,not once, thought to drop it.
Go for it,it has many to offer if you like to watch something different.

Lire davantage

A lackluster attempt at a time travel murder mystery

The drama has an interesting idea that gets lost between multiple character arcs, loose ends, and a draggy plot. The main characters are likable, but everything else is longwinded and forgettable.

One of the biggest issues is too many characters to keep track of. The writers thought it was necessary to drag out the plot by giving each character a meaningless story arc. And, the characters that are actually interesting are reduced to tropey stereotypes. Go Mi Suk is built up to be a super manipulative sociopath who has a keen sense for people's weakness to be used against them. But, she is reduced to a typical troubled teenager who acts up because of family problems and whose only transgression is plagiarism. The murderer is supposed to be a big bad mysterious villain but he turns out to be a stupid, self-serving kid with mommy issues.

If you expect a grand love story, you won't find it here. Yun Hae Jun and Baek Yun Yeong have no romantic chemistry until the very last episode. A lot of their interactions in 1987 are filled with infantile conversations about food and going to nice places. Only towards the end do they start acting like a couple.

The ending is very sweet and satisfying. Everything returns to its rightful place and mom achieves her life-long dream.

Overall, the drama has its good moments, but for the most part it is very draggy. I ended up fast-forwarding through a lot of scenes past episode 10 because I was bored out of my mind. The murder mystery was no longer mysterious and most characters were bland.

Lire davantage

Good Enough

Korean Drama " My Perfect Stranger " is a time travel mystery drama with a suspenseful plot.

The drama handles the time travel perfectly without overcomplicating things. The family drama was also quite touching and often offered a lot of emotional scenes.

The mystery, in addition, was intriguing and wasn't easy to guess who was the serial killer.

However, the romance was not necessary for the story, as the plot focused more on solving the criminal case, thus, having the two main characters sharing only a few romantic moments together, which didn't justify the love story.

On the other hand, the performances were quite enjoyable.

So, overall, seven out of ten.

Lire davantage

It's worth it

I love this story. It's amazing and worth watching. I am excited to keep watching it and idk who is the culprit yet. I just wish for a happy ending. The chem between the leads are great, and I hope for them to get back to the future and see the changes they made. I honestly loved the start of the show, and I hope it does not drop in quality as it keeps going.

As for the supporting roles, I can't forgive that girl... Regardless of your stupid family, you should not put people into hard times. I am honestly trying to fill up the 500 characters limit to write a review on here. I don't know why that's a requirement, but anyway, it's a great drama, and you should take the time to watch it.

Lire davantage

I regret not watching this sooner ?

My Perfect Stranger was absolutely amazing
I regret not watching it sooner
It kinda have a unique storyline
It's one of those rare shows that stays with you long after you've finished watching. If you're looking for something incredible, don't miss out on this amazing Kdrama ?

Lire davantage

My Perfect Stranger was perfect to me

My Perfect Stranger mimics the American Movie series Back To The Future. Therefore, first take note that many teenagers and adults you see in the past in 1987 (the drama’s main time destinations) are people you see in the present/future before the time jump, only they are 35 years older. The common thread between those in the present/future and those in the past/1987 are our time travelers, who are our male and female leads. They remain their same age.

The Male lead is a famous News Anchor in the present who starts the Korean Drama journey by finding a car that is a Time Machine. As he jumps around time on joy rides, he discovers something important about his future. This takes him back to 1987 to find out more. Along the way, inadvertently, a perfect stranger is pulled into the past with him. Why is she so perfect for these strange happenings? There is a rocking OST as well.

My Perfect Stranger has a rich powerful approach to the theme of the little used concept of Back To The Future. Solving the many mysteries in the past is the driving force of what happens in the present/future, and puts the outworking of the story in overdrive. The powerful automatic steering from the acting, uses the coasting setting to build the storyline into a profound slow crescendo of the action. One will not easily guess the perpetrator of this Who Dun-nit and the Big Reveal will make you put on the brakes for a hard stop of disbelief. Go with this one. It is a Korean Drama that you should not let pass you by. My Perfect Stranger is My Surprise Hit thus far this Korean Drama Season of 2023.

Lire davantage

CAN REWATCH 1000X TIMES

I already watched this drama early 2024 but only this time i decided to write the review. I found this drama from Hong Isaac's ost because I'm a fans of Hong Isaac and if i have chance to rewatch this drama, i would love to! The funny scene, heartfelt scene, the plot twist everything innthis drama is sooo perfect. This drama another time travel drama that i think very clean timeline and doesn't complicate the plot.

The thing i didn't like in the drama is they cried a lot. Even is only small talk about their heart, they cried. I understand because its conversations between daughter and her young mother, she really dedicated to change her mom fate because her mom deserves better.

Anyway, this is first drama of Kim Dongwook(Haejun) that I watched and I already fell in love with him, he's plan to solve the case is so good and even he only have less romantic scene with Yunyeong, he's really care about yunyeong

Overall, the drama is so good. Really worth to watch

Lire davantage