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The first episode does exactly what it is supposed to do...Set the scene, introduce the characters and begin the storytelling. I hooked enough to be very curious to see how the past world is going to set up the future...
The cinematography really sets a new bar. Everything is warm, colorful and green. I love the little touches; the set design and costume that really puts you back into the 70's. Korea or US...It feels real. Good Show.
The cinematography really sets a new bar. Everything is warm, colorful and green. I love the little touches; the set design and costume that really puts you back into the 70's. Korea or US...It feels real. Good Show.
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I am recalling fondly the crazy suspense from episode 2 where Gang Mi was running from that killer with the badly injured Gi Young on the gurney. I am recalling fondly the moment when she was running to the lab to try and switch the dental records so Gi young would be safe and Woo Hyun could live on to catch the Phantom... Those were great moments.
I want more of that. I felt like we got a watered down version in episode 4 with the killer being just a crazy love struck crazyman from crazytown... I thought it was okay and entertaining but a bit lacking.
The reveal of Kim Woo Hyun having a child...a bit tacked on and strange. Gang Mi's reason for not telling the man who needs to "be" him to survive, was lame. He is supposed to know everything about that man to pull off living like him. A whole year has passed with Gi Young having surgery after surgery to become him...that was WEIRD to me that she waited so long for such a stupid reason. That was vital information for him to know. I will forgive the weirdness if the plot develops in an interesting way with his father and son.
The ending! I am torn. The reveal with Uhm Ki Joon walking into the meeting was cool. He's right there in their faces and they do not know him. Does Gi Young know Him? Woo Hyun DID KNOW HIM!! Woo Hyun's knowing him changed the game at the end of episode 1... so this will be very very interesting.
But...Was it too soon for us...the audience, to know who he was? I am in a wait and see mode about his face being revealed to me this early in the game. I'm still on board! We will see next week!
I want more of that. I felt like we got a watered down version in episode 4 with the killer being just a crazy love struck crazyman from crazytown... I thought it was okay and entertaining but a bit lacking.
The reveal of Kim Woo Hyun having a child...a bit tacked on and strange. Gang Mi's reason for not telling the man who needs to "be" him to survive, was lame. He is supposed to know everything about that man to pull off living like him. A whole year has passed with Gi Young having surgery after surgery to become him...that was WEIRD to me that she waited so long for such a stupid reason. That was vital information for him to know. I will forgive the weirdness if the plot develops in an interesting way with his father and son.
The ending! I am torn. The reveal with Uhm Ki Joon walking into the meeting was cool. He's right there in their faces and they do not know him. Does Gi Young know Him? Woo Hyun DID KNOW HIM!! Woo Hyun's knowing him changed the game at the end of episode 1... so this will be very very interesting.
But...Was it too soon for us...the audience, to know who he was? I am in a wait and see mode about his face being revealed to me this early in the game. I'm still on board! We will see next week!
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I am so tickled right now I am bubble gum pink! The second episode was better than the first and OMO! I thought this was going to be a straight up crime solving procedural and even though I had confidence in Ji Sub's acting I wasn't as confident about the subject matter. There are some very minor nit picks but the plot line, acting by Daniel Choi and So Ji Sub and cool cinematography makes this drama for me. I still have NO clue "who dunnit". I hope I still feel this way until well into the latter episodes. If they do this well and keep going this way this could really be a kick arse drama. I'm on board the train...Keeping my fingers and toes crossed. Oh yeah, and Ji Sub is Gawjuss! (not sorry for that fangirling!)
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What pleased me about episode 1 were the little reveals that turned out to be red herrings for something much bigger yet to be unveiled. I would say this was a moderately fast paced episode with twists you do not see coming. I am left at the end still confused about "who dunnit" and wondering and eager to learn where this plot will lead me. Another piece I enjoyed was when the action is slower you have to pay attention to what people are saying because even a comment you might not think is important becomes so later on. Smart Writing! I like the music and the cinematography as well! On to episode two!
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The second episode was an improvement over the first. I definitely felt a lot more emotions and had more sympathy for both the lead characters. I could actually see growth from both of them or at the least a realization that there are some parts about themselves that really aren't so great and they need to change. I like that both characters are going through similar things at different stages of their lives. And...Headed on a collision course toward each other.
There were comedic moments (The scene in the restaurant between the father, son and friend! OMO! So funny!) and moments that really touched me. (The son truly realizing his fathers sacrifices for him) I am sticking with this!
There were comedic moments (The scene in the restaurant between the father, son and friend! OMO! So funny!) and moments that really touched me. (The son truly realizing his fathers sacrifices for him) I am sticking with this!
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I'm very much liking this drama so far. The acting is solid. Jang Geun Suk is impressing me more than from You're Beautiful and MSOAN. The cinematography is amazingly beautiful...the light, colors and big scenery. Which is to be expected from the "Season Dramas" writer/director. I'm feeling a little sense of doom from this '70's couple which I hope will be satisfied when we get to present times. On to episode 3!
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It seems like sometimes Asian dramas can tend to water things down a bit but I like how Rondo is more bold and brave. Takumi is trying to live in this world that he hates so much for his ultimate goal and he has to make sacrifices to his spirit in the hope to attain the answers he wants. This episode was exciting but also bittersweet. The romance is really starting between the two leads and they are sweet and lovely together. So cute when they are trying to communicate and touching even when they can't understand each other. This drama is dark, exciting and really lovely so far.
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This drama is mix of dark and light. Takumi's world when he is undercover infiltrating the Shin Ku is filled with dark blue lighting and black clothes. He is trying hard to find the proof of his father's murderer and bring down the Shin Ku. At the same time he has met a beautiful, lightly lost and interesting woman with whom he has a hard time communicating. There is a slight mystery of her past and what happened to her to make her return to Japan with bitter feelings about the place and people. This drama has a lot going on and it is all interesting! On to episode 3! I can't wait for the mystery to be revealed and their relationship to grow!
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I really liked episode 2. And I was not surprised that Gong Yoo could pull off acting like a sassy, cocky 18 year old scoundrel. He is simply a fine actor all around...comedy or drama and his ability to switch lightening fast from one to another is what attracts me to watching anything he does.
I really enjoyed the banter between the two leads and both of their comedic timing. Of course Gong Yoo shined as he behaved confused, cocky or childish. The little touches...like his lack of skills in certain social situations really made me believe he was Gyung Joon.
I like where this is going plot wise. What exactly was Yoon Jae up to? It is looking as if he did not love Da Ran but did he like that other bratty beotchy girl? I'm okay with not knowing but my anxiousness to watch next week is a great sign! It means I am sticking around and I want to watch more! Go Hong Sisters...keep it up. I will keep watching!
I really enjoyed the banter between the two leads and both of their comedic timing. Of course Gong Yoo shined as he behaved confused, cocky or childish. The little touches...like his lack of skills in certain social situations really made me believe he was Gyung Joon.
I like where this is going plot wise. What exactly was Yoon Jae up to? It is looking as if he did not love Da Ran but did he like that other bratty beotchy girl? I'm okay with not knowing but my anxiousness to watch next week is a great sign! It means I am sticking around and I want to watch more! Go Hong Sisters...keep it up. I will keep watching!
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I have a really huge soft spot for Kim Sun Ah. I love her. I think she is one of the best actress out there Korea or otherwise. That said, I want this drama to be better. It was funny and charming but it didn't really touch my emotions deeply right out of the gate like some of her other dramas have. I didn't laugh heartily or cry or even feel it tug my heart. My favorite parts were her interactions with Lee Jang Woo (Park Tae Kang) There were moments I laughed out loud but they were few. But again, that said, I am giving this more of a chance. I am giving it more of a chance because I felt this way about The City Hall at the very beginning but I stuck with that drama and now it is one of my all time favorites. So I'm watching the second episode to see where it leads me.
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The last few minutes of the first episode MADE me want to watch this drama and stick it out for episode 2. As hot as I think Gong Yoo is...The reason I love him so much is his acting... And his portrayal of a confused kid in another man's body and reliving a tragic moment was PALPABLE. I could feel his pain, confusion and fear in that moment. As ridiculous as the scenario of switched bodies is...he pulled off those emotions perfectly! He nailed it and made me want to see more more more of that amazing acting.
I'm watching EP 2 now....just for him. A few other things did interest me:
Why was the Dr. Yoon Jae ssi so distracted and distant? What is the reason/the catalyst for this switch? What is going to be the outcome because it seems to me that in spirit...she seems to belong with the 18 year old more than the man. I know that sounds strange and my feeling could change as the episodes move along but right now...that is how I feel. That she is more kindred with the young man.
I'm watching EP 2 now....just for him. A few other things did interest me:
Why was the Dr. Yoon Jae ssi so distracted and distant? What is the reason/the catalyst for this switch? What is going to be the outcome because it seems to me that in spirit...she seems to belong with the 18 year old more than the man. I know that sounds strange and my feeling could change as the episodes move along but right now...that is how I feel. That she is more kindred with the young man.
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I'm sad this is over. I want more interaction between Takumi and Yuna. The final episode was pretty suspenseful and the ending had a few little twists I wasn't expecting. Over all I loved this series and recommend it highly. I am glad some of our characters got the ending they deserved both good and bad. What a fun show!
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Gah! This episode was a bit uneventful for me but I did like that all the pieces of the history of Takumi and Yuna finally came together. The motives of the true bad guy revealed and it felt as if the metaphorical gun has gone off for the race to the finish. Thankfully this drama is only 11 episodes so hanging on to surprising details and waiting until the last minute to complete pieces of the story did not feel so dragged out. I am still loving this drama but impatient for Takumi and Yuna to have their (hopefully!???) happy ending.
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For a few episodes now I have been wondering about connections and motivations and with episode 9 I think I have my answer. Yuna's reasons for doing what she was doing are still fuzzy to me but there are other real moments of clarity this episode brought. I had a feeling Takumi's investigation would uncover another juicy secret and it did! Now I want the build up to the end that episodes 10 and 11 will surely bring!
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This episode has dirty cops! Moles in the Shin-ku! Confessions, intrigue, loss, kindness and sadness. Under cutting all the darkness and machinations of the evil Shin-ku is the sweet coming together of these two people, Yuna and Takumi. Its like they are becoming a refuge of goodness for each other. Another great episode. Are you watching this?!
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