My Love from the Star (2013)

Well that drama was a ride. It started off slow but kicked off after a few episodes, and was binge-worthy after that. The best thing about this drama is the characters. Casting was spot on. Kim Soo Hyun actually looked like an alien? And Jun Ji Hyun was the perfect casting for her role. And Shin Sung Rok’s face literally looks like it was sculpted to be a villains omg.

I also felt so bad for the second lead!! He was actually a really nice guy and had loved her for 15 years….and probably will all his life. And he always did right by her. And he never complained when she kept rejecting him, I mean. But not to the point where I got second lead syndrome. That spot is forever reserved for Tae Gwang (Who Are You: School 2015). But man, what a guy.

The main couple was cute, yes. I liked that he had the ability to protect her several times, and could stop time + teleport + eavesdrop. It was quite unique in that way. At some points I got Twilight vibes too (decades older than her, has supernatural powers, and rescues her in ‘impossible’ scenarios and denies it). I did like near the end, it felt like their relationship had matured in a sense and they felt like a married couple.

There were lots of good moments in this drama, and lots of comedic moments which I loved. And the bromance between her brother and Do Min Joon was just so..iconic? I loved it so much, all the E.T moments.

The ending was good but why did it feel like it just got chopped off halfway through?? I was sitting there like ‘that was fast! was that it?’ But I can’t complain too much because everything got closure, sort of. It would have been nice to know if he started to age or their future together. And if they have kids…would they have alien-ish powers? So many questions.

But yeah, overall - fairly good. I enjoyed it. Solid 8.

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This show is literally amazing! I’ve watched it maybe 3 times and more! It’s just so good! The connection between the lead characters are totally there! The story itself is pretty unique and the acting overall is very believable and their a re very teary scenes. Although I got a bit confused at times it was overall good! The whole story line of the man being an alien falling in love with a famous rich spoiled girl who gets framed for murder and all of that is very unique! I love the relationship and the comedy that grows in the show! I laughed and cried and cringed during the show.

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Lindo, romântico, atemporal

Um dos primeiros kdramas que assisti e muito especial para mim. Foi aqui que conheci o Kim Soo Hyun e me apaixonei por sua atuação. Lembro que fiquei completamente viciada na história e até hoje, de vez em quando, sinto vontade de assistir novamente, pois de certa forma ele acabou se tornando um dorama de conforto. Sei que para os mais exigentes pode não ser dos melhores, para quem não gosta de clichês também, mas para mim, uma eterna romântica, isso aqui beira a perfeição. Sim, eu sou emocionada e sensível com lindas histórias de amor, e "my love from the star" entrega isso, uma história de amor intensa e inesquecível, do jeito que gosto. Não vou entrar em detalhes sobre roteiro, escrita e esse tipo de coisa, porque pra ser sincera, eu não reparei direito nisso, eu simplesmente me permiti mergulhar fundo na luta dos protagonistas para ficarem juntos ou protegerem um ao outro, do que ficar reparando nessas questões técnicas, fui apenas uma espectadora comum enquanto aproveitava cada episódio e torcia incansavelmente para que tudo desse certo. A única coisinha que achei minimamente incômoda (mas entendi o processo e motivo) foi a demora significativa para o protagonista se render totalmente ao seu amor pela cheong yi. Mas, ainda assim, de certa forma foi algo que depois eu entendi e aceitei tranquilamente. Enfim, eu não consigo ser criteriosa ou crítica demais com esse dorama, eu só amo demais ele e sempre vou defendê-lo. 10/10 <3

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BEST BEST BEST BEST KDRAMA EVERNEEEESS! i watched it for a hundred times na and da kilig is andon pa din layk, AAHHHHH

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First of all, this is the love story between a handsome alien and a beautiful human girl which is an actress. Secondly, the storyline is interesting because before this I didn't see any romance drama which is related to an alien and a human, so it's interesting to me. Thirdly, their acting is too excellent. You can't find any wrong in their acting. It looks like they are really in relationships. Fourthly, I think Kim Soo Hyun is the most suitable actor to act Do Min Joon because of his cool face (without smiling, if he smile, he will become a sunshine boy????) nobody can replace him. Finally, this drama makes me laugh a lot of time because of them when both of them are interaction (The two main character).

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Aging like fine wine but reduce your expectations a bit

This old gem has been recommended to me over the years and so I started it with high expectations. I advise you to reduce those expectations a teeny bit. Cheon Song Yi is such a breath of fresh air as a leading lady but I eventually got exhausted by the stoic Do Min Joon . It's a personal preference to have the leading man be expressive but praise to Kim Soo Hyun for portraying the role so well. With that said, I found myself more interested in the side story between Lee Jae Kyung and Lee Hee Kyung rather than the love story of the two main characters. Lee Hee Kyung is definitely one of my favorite characters.
The acting is great, genuinely funny, and definitely some scenes gave me slight agitations. With sci-fi elements and a sideline mystery, this drama sets itself apart by blending multiple genres into one central story without being overwhelming. The drama is also able to fall back on rom-com k-drama tropes we love adding to its charm. It's definitely a must see but because of it's unique nature your personal taste matters.

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Aww everything was awesome perfect outstanding ............................. just sometime song yi show no dignity means like a person who has no shame but hero expressions were so good according to his act cold but the feeling which he transfer clearly without even saying a single word was his sadness , how much he was hurt to leave someone behind whom he love more than anything even his own existence

just think about u live for thousands of year like other then u no one exist ( u hold no one dear ) but when u have to leave or die then some one came in ur life whom u hold dear then anyone else and are ready to give up on everything just for that person but now u cannot do any thing in the end that person is left behind ..................... it truly hurts

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I give my 10/10 because I love this story and I watch for the second time.
Felt like I met the perfect 400 years old Alien!
I missed their 7 daughters and 5 dogs!

This drama hooked me from the 1st episode for following reasons:

- Not only a beautiful story but it's not boring to watch;
- The story flow was done great;
- I fell in love with main leads for their beautiful chemistry even though KSY looks bit younger than the JJH;
- KSY's acting was great as an Alien who is mature, brilliant and clam nature where as JJH who is hot tempered and think of high herself but good heart. JJH stole the story portraying her humor and hot temper;
- Also the second main leads connection in the story was well done;
- The songs were amazing but I wish the back ground music change a bit in some episodes;
- Love this story and worth watch it!

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Awesome!!! The story is wonderful, like a dream all young women have, prince charming coming to the rescue. The ML is handsome, kind and good even though he is a reluctant hero. FL is snobbish, spoiled and over the top but guarded and wary because of the industry she is in and her past with her father leaving. The ML and FL are beautiful and beautiful together. The story is well written and believable. It's romantic, thrilling and keeps you coming back for more. No where did I want to skip a scene. The ending is logical and satisfying. Watch this drama you will not be disappointed.

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**I have made a few edits after re-watching this drama recently**

!!Contains VERY minor SPOILERS!! -- !!Contains VERY minor SPOILERS!! !!

For starters, I am a HUGE fan of Kim Soo Hyun. I've seen him in a few dramas and movies and I'm always impressed with his acting and on-screen presence. He really is one of the best actors in his generation.

I've never been a big fan of Jun Ji Hyun though, but she totally won me over in this show. I love dramas that show a lot of character growth so the fact that Chun Song Yi was rather un-likeable in the beginning and then became such a charming character by the end has a lot to do with some great acting, in my opinion. Plus, it just makes for a much more interesting story.

Overall, I loved everything about this show. Even the "You are my deeeeeeestiny~~" song really grew on me, so I'm unashamed to admit that I might actually stop and remiss for a bit whenever I hear it playing in stores (*Edit: I was living in Korea at the time).

My biggest disappointment (and the one thing that is keeping me from adding this drama as one of my all time favorites) was the general trajectory of the plot. I feel like way to much time was wasted during the show on things I really didn't care about while the producers had such an awesome chance to explore so much more. This is a genre that's relatively new to the Korean drama scene (at the time it aired), so I was curious about a lot of things that were never addressed and so many missed opportunities that just passed by. Oh, well. It's a minor complaint really.

One of my favorite things about the show is that it remained lighthearted and funny throughout it's run. Any seasoned drama fan will agree that this is a rare feat. Usually shows become boggled down in melodrama and angst towards the end but even when You Who Came From The Stars was being serious, it still managed to throw in some humor. Plus, it never lost it's ability to pull on my heartstrings either. So many sweet moments! It was just about the most perfect combination of heart and humor that I've ever seen.

I will miss this show a lot. I'm happy it had a successful run, and so happy for Kim Soo Hyun for getting another ratings hit. I just hope this doesn't mean he'll be leaving television and moving to the big screen permanently! Crossing my fingers~

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