I went in for the theme. The idea of having time for your own, to do things alone and enjoy that time fully. It is something that is important to me, and here they exploit it perfectly. The way prof Jin enjoyed his *drinking solo* felt like he was my kindred spirit.
I think the best thing about this drama is that screen presence was evened out among the cast. It isn't just the main love story and those that surrounds it. We have a setting, and we explore the different lives and experiences of those involved there. The setting is an institution that gives classes for people who want to pass the civil exam and be employed by the government. The drama tells us two different stories in that setting, that of the teachers there (pretty similar to typical romcoms) and that of the students and the things they do cause by the pressure.
I won't rehash what everyone is saying, but I agree the trio were hilarious. First time I watch Key in a drama, but really he was effortlessly the heart of it. My favourite was Kim Dong Yeong, I could relate to him the most. He felt the most realistic person there, naturally down to earth, and a total sweetheart. I gotta add I totally enjoyed all the scenes of the impersonator, he was pure fun. As for the other teacher, she wasn't bad, but too petty for an extended period of time. The director was hilarious as well. I actually wished for him to divorce since he seems so miserable with his current life.
For me it lost points on
-Inefficiency: Not only were the episodes long, but there were many dragged out scenes or events that are there to fill the time with no purpose of advancing the story. I think the drama would've benefitted being cut to 12 episodes
-The last 2 episodes: I do hate Noble Idiocy, but the was it was done here was the most nonsensical, to the point I didn't want the couple back together. And I actually was very forgiving of the lead, and maybe one of the few that found him cute while dating. Also the secondary couple were left out too last minutes. In the end they were cute, but it would've been better to explore the relationship better.
Despite my remarks on the pacing and the ending, I'd say it's still worth checking out for the laughs, as well as the heartfelt moments here.
p.s. I do wonder though is it normal for women to be this irresponsible when drinking outside this often?
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The characters are consistent. I like how they are classified into certain types with certain typical character traits. The acting is really superb but the only one who disappointed me was Jung Chae Yeon. I understand her character was special but her acting was way too stiff.
I know that I will miss the characters of this drama the most. The show was not turbulent or dramatic and I will miss that calm atmosphere a lot. It was still interesting enough to watch episode by episode and I didn't really feel bored while watching.
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It started off okay and was a bit slow paced but it picked up after a few episodes. The comedy in this was really good, I was laughing along with it a lot.
The main couple's story was okay but my favourite part of it was the trio of KiBum, Gong Myung and Dong Young! These three made the whole drama for me, all their scenes were full of delight. They all did such a good job in this and it really made the viewer laugh and cry along with them. For me, Key was the main character. You could really see his talent shine through this role and he put lots of effort into it so I'm very proud of him. I can't wait to see him act in more dramas and showcase his talent
I also have to commend Hwang Jin Yi who was absolutely hilarious to watch and Min Jin Woong and his impressions! Omg they were the best! I always looked forward to every impression he would do~
I felt like I could relate to the students' struggles of juggling all the studying, work, friendship and love lives from my own past experiences and they portrayed it in a realistic manner which was refreshing to see.
The food and drink they showed in this drama was really nice, it made me really hungry and thirsty at the same time xD
I am definitely gonna miss this drama. I am so glad I started this drama because it turned out to be such a great watch and I'm going to venture more into this genre because of how much I enjoyed it.
Overall, lots of fun to watch so I would highly recommend it!
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Drink to happiness
What a lovely enjoyable drama. It had laugh out loud humour and pathos that me empathise with the characters so good casting that made it watchable. Who doesn’t recognise the facade that some of us can put on appearing to be happy on the surface when underneath we are hiding what sad lonely lives we lead, hoping that someone or something will come along to fill that void. The ML was quite brutal in how he handled his staff, not something that will bring the best out of somebody, like in life, people’s confidence is gradually worn away. I liked the camaraderie between the other professors, trying to lift the spirits but I’m not sure always drowning your sorrows in alcohol is the answer but it helps sometimes!Okay, the ending was probably predictable and worked out happily for most. Felt sorry for ML’s brother but it was nice to see an unrequited love show his true emotions, so nicely acted there, you don’t usually see that in other Kromance dramas. Also I like actor Ha Seoul-Jin, it was nice to see him in a main role instead of a support role which I’ve ever only seen him in thinking he’s an underrated actor and deserved more.
Really enjoyed the music, especially the intro to each episode, it’s nice and catchy even though I don’t understand Korean as I’m from the UK
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From this drama i realized many things especially for drink alone. Most People feel embrassed when they want give quality time for theirself with drink alone cause they don't want hear any judgement with people will see them but this drama give a strength for that. For the music i really love the soundtrack. For anyone that still consider watch this drama. Don't think again and try to watch it.
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Sério mesmo, só sobrou 1. Carambaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Tudo o que pensei que iria acontecer não aconteceu. A protagonista é uma pamonha sem noção que engole tudo calada. O romance é muito sem noção, como pode ter um cara tão imbecil assim? Os personagens secundários são insuportáveis principalmente o Kim Ki Bum com aquele bordão dele detestável! Não gostei de nada!
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AAAASHSHSHSH
as the Koreans said
i think many 'll see this review as a harsh one but this drama deserved it
where shall i begin
first the slogan at the beginning should be just once to make u understand the whole idea of the drama
not repeated & repeated every ep. & sometimes 3 or 4 times & more at the same ep. it was SOOOO annoying & provoking
what's the good thing in watching guys is drinking & eating almost all of the ep. in silence without any events
this is the most lame plot for me
every time they waste almost about 10 min at the beginning of every ep. by the slogan & watching a guy or girl just drinking & eating
really the main stories could just literally be in 5 ep. as mini drama
i even pressed the fast preview button several times
second Park Ha Sun
really was one of the most provoking actresses i had watched
didn't like her totally at this drama she was extremely silly especially with her face expressions
both Ha Suk Jin & Gong Myung
was really amazing & adorable but i was sad they waste their talent in such a weak drama
Min Jin Woong
was an amazing actor but his role was like a moving advertisement for other dramas
i didn't enjoy,
it was without any goal or significance for me & very slow motion in events' development
THE HELL >_<
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I WOULD DEFINITELY WAIT FOR SEASON 2 AND I'LL SEE HOW IT GOES
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Loved it....and then episode 15 hit
Honestly, I so wanted to like this show in spite of the really slow start. Up until Episode 15, I would have given this a solid 8/10, but the lead couple breaking up close to the end of the penultimate episode for a really stupid reason made my rating of this show drop. If the SML would have got the girl in the end, I would have been happier. Instead, tying up all those knots in the final half hour of the drama just so you could have a happy ending was just really silly.As much as I loved the ML in Something about 1%, he was pretty scummy in this. The only funny thing was him going on and on about "quality" and his co-workers mocking him for it. His character was really poorly written in my opinion. He was absolutely horrible for most of drama, then he turns into Mr. Sensitive and Passionate Lover and then reverts back to the prick he was and then suddenly switches back to being woefully in love at the end. What a disservice to the drama...and to the tsundere trope too.
The 6.5 rating is due almost exclusively to the disgruntled Director, Kim Won Hae, who was hilarious in this and is in my opinion the best part of this show. If it were him alone, I would have given a much higher score, but he is after all a supporting character. I don't know if I love him so much because his role in this is similar to his character in Strong Woman Do Bong Soon (a recent favourite!), but he is the only part of the show I want to watch again.
Disappointed this drama took the turn that it did so late in the series.
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