Jae Joong’s back with his much anticipated post-military comeback drama “Manhole: Feel So Good”. The comedic time travel drama did not reap in high ratings but scored as the 3rd lowest rated drama of the time slot.

Nonetheless, I pretty enjoyed the drama, which brought me some laughter & entertainment value. There’s a little of 那些年, but also a lot of fun and energy with its young and energetic cast.

It is interesting to discover many things that he had missed out through the years and while trying to put things right, it creates a ripple/ butterfly effect and would affect the future.

It’s pretty entertaining when you see Bong Pil becoming an entirely person after he returns from the past every time, such as being a gangster, someone in comatose with his soul wandering around, policeman, etc. It also alters the future and relationships between his friends. It’s pretty hilarious when you see him “living” a life that is so diverse beyond his imagination, every 12 hours.

You also feel his exasperation and turmoil when no one else believes whatever he said, because no one will remember what happened after he returns to the present. He just kept repeating his life in a different manner and it just draws Soo Jin apart from him as time goes by with all the misunderstandings.

是否回到了过去,就能逆转人生呢? 若人生能从来,你会做一样还是不一样的选择呢?

在几次回到年轻时候的过程,丰必也发现了许多事情绝非”偶然”。

每个人都有”邪恶”的一面。即便是最好的朋友,也有可能在某一瞬间,为了私欲,做了某件事情,而阻挠了你们的未来。

当然故事也想告诉我们,若有什么话想对身边的人说,就应该尽早告诉他们,不要等到一切都来不及了,才来后悔。

If you remember the villain in “Strong Woman, Do Bong Soon”, Jang Mi Kwan is back as another 令人咬牙切齿的 antangonist. He’s really got the potential, and gives you the chills sometimes as someone with anger management issues and would turn very violent when things don’t go his way. We may see another “Namgoong Min” in the making, in terms of his potential in attempting “villainous” route.

While this drama may not be that well received, it still serves as a nice 无厘头 rom-com. It’s good to be able to re-live your adolescent years from high school to university, etc and all the excursions you had with your friends.

A little bit of 那些年 is good. The skies, the sea and your bunch of friends…

That’s typically heaven already.

If you are a fan of Jaejoong, I’m sure you will pull through it and be thrilled with all the surprises he would give with his new outfits and images.Read More →

What is your one wish, if it would be granted by the Water God?

While there are reviews that the drama is not living up to viewers’ expectations and its initial hype since it is often being compared with “Goblin”, fans of Nam Joo Hyuk, Krystal and Gong Myung would be delighted to see them donning pretty outfits that make them look like models on the fashion walkway.

While chemistry may be lacking in various forms between Nam Joo Hyuk and Shin Se Kyung, there is still much entertainment value in earlier episodes, especially when the divine Water God lost his powers in the mortal world and created a fool out of himself and the people around him. The bickering and chemistry between Krystal and Gong Myung is not to be missed.

Lim Ju Hwan’s acting as the main antagonist is pretty commendable as well.

Despite it being a not so engaging drama that couldn’t leave footprints in your heart even at the end of the 16 episodes, there are pretty funny and entertaining moments that we should give them credit for. I think it is still worth a watch if you need your fix of fantasy romance idol dramas and if you are a fan of any of the above cast.

Perhaps what they could have done was to strengthen the storyline and add on to some intensity with some CGI and fighting scenes, to make up for the lack of emotional engagement.
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This is probably one of my more favourite dramas in the 1st half of 2017.

It’s gonna be one of Park Seo Joon’s big break since “Kill Me Heal Me” & “She Was Pretty”. The “JoonWon” couple would be one of the most shipped couples in 2017 with their superbly funny and explosive chemistry.

The drama has been highly popular due to the following points:

– Down to earth and very relatable storyline for commoners like you and I,
– Absolutely great chemistry between the “Fantastic Four” and all the funny scenes
– Relatable quotes in every episode that you will love

It’s a 温馨小品 that would warm your heart a little and also re-lit some of your long buried passions.

Watch it, you wouldn’t regret it.Read More →

Action, Bromance, Romance, Secret Agents, Conspiracies – all in one.

Park Hae Jin’s return to small screen after troubled times with previous drama was one that debuted with great hype and anticipation.

While romance could be the weakest link in such genre dramas, you can anticipate the multi-faceted Agent K’s Bromance with Hallyu Superstar Yeo Woon Gwang as his body guard.

Luckily, the action drama did not fall into the category of a slapstick comedy.

It kept you glued to the screen, wondering what’s gonna happen next.

It also keeps you in higher anticipation for Park Hae Jin’s next drama, where he’s gonna take on 4 different personalities as Quadruplets.
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A refreshing fantasy- reality themed drama which is thrilling, exciting, full of suspense and keeps your mind churning as you watch. There are many life philosophies & a test to humanity that you can relate to.

It’s isn’t common that you have a Real World & ManHwa (Comic) World existing together in the same dimension.

It’s typically comical with a few heart-thumping moments, though much heartache comes in the later part of the series.

When rules of the game keep changing with many twists and turns, it’s hard for you to even feel bored at all.

How much would you give up for the one that you love? You just can’t help but find yourself deeply enthralled into the romance of Kang Chul and Oh Yeon Joo as well.

You just can’t wait to complete the drama at one go!Read More →