My drama of the Year
╭⸻⸻╮Last time in the K-drama study, I talked about Joy's decent drama Once Upon a Small Town. Today I'll be telling you my drama of the year, which took over my whole year. I'll also be talking about my drama journey of 2022 and what I'll be checking out next year. I'm excited to announce the drama that took over my year since it took me a while to pick it up. Now let's jump into the post.
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Drama Journey 2022:
January started the year with me finishing up the drama Snowdrop which was still airing since it came out last year in December. By February, I started watching Twenty-five Twenty-one and Business Proposal, the first new drama of 2022 for me to watch. Of the two, Twenty-five Twenty-one was more attractive with its story. May was the first month I took a break from watching dramas while waiting for Café Minamdang to start airing, but I will say I didn't enjoy watching it much. July picked things back with Today's webtoon began airing as Café Minamdang was still airing. I fell in love with Today's Webtoon as Sejeong played her character wonderfully. Now with Café Minamdang ending, September came around with Today's Webtoon coming to a close and Once Upon a Small Town which aired three episodes a week until it ended at the end of September.
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Drama of the Year:
Todays, Webtoon and Twenty-Five Twenty-One both battled it out for Drama of the year. After listening to OSTS, watching clips, and reading the two blogs I created. It was challenging picking the year's drama since both dramas were enjoyable. So now, after thinking about it for a while, the show that took over my 2022 was Twenty-Five Twenty-One. Twenty-Five Twenty-One took over my year because of the story and characters. I loved the female lead Na Hee-do who made me continue watching the show. The characters in this show kept making this show even better. One moment I enjoyed was watching the Fencing moments, which kept things interesting. This coming-of-age story was a fun one to watch as we got to see the characters grow up. The OSTs helped bring the show to life, as I always listened to them. I'm glad Twenty-Five Twenty-One took over my year, as it was one of my favorite shows this year.
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Shows I'm checking out next year:
A Time Called You (Thriller, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy drama is supposed to air next year, but there is no release date for the show, so I have to keep my eye out for it. However, the story made me want to check it out, so when it drops, I'll be checking it out and reviewing it for you guys.)
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Ask The Start (Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi) doesn't have a release date yet, so I need to keep an eye out for that, but Lee Min Ho and the Story made me want t check this show out. I'm hoping this rom-com is enjoyable since there are supposed to be sci-fi elements thrown into the drama. So once this show comes out, I['ll start taking notes so I can review it once it ends.)
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Joseon Lawyer (Historical, Law, Romance, Drama is coming out on March 17th of next year and will be the next show for me t write a review. After enjoying Bona in Twenty-Five Twenty-One, I'd like to see how she will do in a Historical drama. I'm a big fan of Historical dramas, but I'm giving this one a try to see if that genre will grow on me.)
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Uncanny Counter season 2 (The sequel to the popular drama Uncanny Counter might be dropping next year, so I have to keep my eye out for it since I'm excited to see what they will do with the Sequal. I enjoyed the original drama as it had a few moments that could've improved. I'm hoping it improves the show a little bit, but I'll have to see whenever it comes out)
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Thanks, everyone, for reading my drama reviews for 2022. I'm excited to deliver some new ones for you in 2023. I can't wait to hear all the beautiful OSTs that dramas will bring to the table. I'd like to see which drama takes of my 2023 as I'll be doing this end-of-the-year drama blog again. If no new drama drops in January or February that I want to watch, I'll see you all. After watching Joseon Lawyer, which starts Bona. Have a great rest of your day; this has been the K-drama Study for 2022. See you all next year.
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Read this review if you are thinking of watching this (ending spoilers)
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one of the best ever dramas made
ep16:no tears were left at the end of ep16. incredibly talented the writer to have us smiling for the future them after having us bawling in the beginning, the end and everywhere in between with their past goodbyes.
well, that was indeed a journey. the friendship is literally the best part of it. hee do's friendship with yijin , with yurim and the rest. each different, each special.
although a part of me wanted to know what the rest of them where doing in the present day, and maybe see a glimpse of minchae's father - but really, that's a different story to tell. a different chapter in life. 2521 was their best of youth.
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is it only me
I've seen 6 episodes so far... I loathe Ko Yu Rim so much. Like I don't really get why exactly she hates Na Hee Do. It is so ughhhhhh. Like I don't really get why exactly is she so against Na Hee Do and What it has to do with Na Hee Do. Like she is Na Hee Do's Online friend but she acts like the bitchest Bitch in real life with her it gets on my nerves so much that's all*ahahwiwlbskxndkxnbwhwjeheiwowundnfjfjfnfhfjfjfieowjehbdmdkwowueurhtbgngkjvjfjfjdieowowiehfbfnfnnfvnnvnvnvmvmvkvkvooriwhwhsbdbfbfnfnvnnvngngjgjfjeoowiwurhfbvjfmfmcmnfjfjfjfjfjfjrjqopwuwuehrhfjdshekwjwimwndbfiepqhebdkd*
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Regardless of the ending, it's still worth a watch
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If you want your heart to not feel like a hollow shell, it's best you stop watching by episode 14. It's really not about a sad or happy ending but rather a really rushed one. They could've cut out some scenes and explained a bit more on why things turned out the way they did but unfortunately they didn't. It definitely is worth a watch but if an ending makes or breaks a show for you, it's best to pretend the show ends in episode 14. I'm sure you saw the word realistic being thrown around whenever anyone mentioned the ending and I love realistic shows...just not when it's done like this.
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A story of a youthful journey that was truly perfect
Wow. I'm writing this review just moments after finishing this series and I am still in shock about how much of an emotional rollercoaster this drama was. I started this drama when it was airing but had stopped and set to catch up later which is what I've done as of the date I'm writing this and honestly, starting this drama and watching this whole drama is an unforgettable experience that I know i will remember, It was truly a breath of fresh air and it had it all, there were scenes where I was laughing so hard and other scenes where I was sobbing so hard I can barely read the subtitles due to the tears in my eyes, It was so perfect from start to finish with a lovable cast. I was able to form a connection with every character and truly fell in love, the cinematography was absolutely perfect and honestly as many people on here would like to debate, the ending was perfect in my opinion. It was a slice of life show that was able to give me a different perspective on sports and honestly I've seen a lot fo sports-based shows but this show showed sports in a whole different perspective, coming from someone who doesn't have a drop of being 'sporty' and has always had a dislike towards sports, I was able to enjoy and love this. I can often grow hesitant with sports-based shows due to the fact I can't fully relate and feel as though it is outside my interest and that there's a possibility I wouldn't be able to relate however, I was able to relate with each characters which is why I was able to form connections, It was a slice of life show that was able to be a true youthful adventure that I felt like I was apart of, even though I'm a viewer of this fictional story that is unfolding I was so engaged that I felt apart of it and that's how I know this show was perfect. Honestly, it has probably become one of my top dramas I've seen this year, if anyone is reading this review debating whether to watch this or not, give it a try. It's truly an unforgettable experience.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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This is the story of people who love career more than relationship
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um dorama querido...
Deixando de lados todas as problemáticas (rsrsrs) é um dos doramas mais queridos que vi nos últimos tempos, não sei se foi a atuação da kim taeri que deixou tudo mais saboroso mas sei que cada episódio foi bom igual (ou melhor) ao anterior, é um dorama que dá pra ver com calma(pq é longo vius)! O desenvolvimento do círculo social da protagonista foi tão engraçadinho de ver, é daqueles doramas que você ama tanto as amizades e os secundários que as vezes até esquece o casal principal(não de um modo ruim). E por falar do casal... terminei ontem e ainda não tenho uma conclusão sobre... só sei que mesmo com qualquer final eu não teria me arrependido de ter visto tudo!!! Recomendo muito, foi uma delícia de assistir e já sinto saudade.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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why this drama is different from others ?
All dramas around us shows a happy ending with the togetherness of couples .But this drama shows us that not every couple has happy ending and they not always end up together . This dramas literally , teaches us that we should always be happy in the happiness of our love and be happy with the memories that we spend together . This drama by name tells the age of both Na Hee-do and Beak Ye-jin 's age when they had the best moments of their life . It just not only shows the relationship of lovers but also best friends , the friendship of Heedo and Yurim was a very diffrent case from others at first when they were kids they were enemies Heedo become fan of yurim , then after they endup becoming enemies again but after all of that at the last they became the best friends forever . It also shows the real life and efforts of a athelit .Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Incrível
Esse é um dos melhores doramas que eu já assisti, cada personagem é único, e é muito legal acompanhar a construção e a evolução de cada um.Este k-drama contém muitas cenas divertidas, histórias de superação, amor e amizade que deixam um quentinho no coração de quem está assistindo.
A Ost é incrível, as músicas combinam muito com o drama e criam uma vibe legal enquanto assistimos cada cena.
Tanto o casal principal quanto o casal secundário são muito bem construídos e é ótimo assistir as interações românticas.
O final, por mais que muitos achem triste, acho que é realista, pois muitas vezes casais (principalmente namorados) que se amam não ficam juntos e seguem seus caminhos separadamente por algum motivo, então é algo até comum e aceitável.
Recomendo muito esse dorama, retrata muitos momentos cruciais da juventude e nos faz querer aproveitar cada segundo.
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Watch this drama asap
So I watched the show while it was airing and only now am writing a review? Seems odd but I had to. I was unable to think about this drama without crying for a long time so I needed the time to calm down and piece my thoughts together. So here I am, finally reviewing my favourite show of all time.Story:
This drama is incredibly well written and every thing that happens makes sense in the world of 2521. HeeDo and YiJin are our female and male leads, both having different backgrounds and ways of thinking about the world. They mirror and oppose each other perfectly. The story is that in the future, HeeDos daughter is looking back at her moms past through her diaries. We see HeeDo as she meets YiJin, as she works incredibly hard to get where she wants to go. But the drama does give us YiJin solo moments so we as the viewers know things that HeeDo does not but also are given the chance to connect with YiJin as he works to rebuild his family. I also want to clarify the age thing. HeeDo, in Korean age , is an adult when we first meet her. She is 18 Korean age so she is an adult. They don't begin to date until she is 19/20(I can't quite remember) Korean age but she was always an adult. Plus the friendships in this drama were so sweet and wholesome
Acting:
Phenomenal on all fronts, each of them did an excellent job. No complaints.
Soundtrack:
I already preordered the ost, need I say more?
Rewatchability:
For me, never. This drama tore my heart out and I can't watch it again but for you, who probably won't sob for 30 minutes after watching the final episode like I did, it is definitely rewatchable.
Overall:
Please watch this. It is so good
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Dis Drama Will always be in my Heart Forever ❤️
If you are ready to accept the reality..go watch tis showOne of my fav kdrama till date.
This drama brings into light the reality adults must face as they grow up.
Drama is about a girl in her teenage striving to achieve her goal. On her journey she meets many people who influences, comforts and cheers her.
This story gives us an insight on friendship . I personally liked the way friendship was showed in this movie.
Nothing stays with us forever...all we have to do is enjoy the moment to the fullest
This drama is about friendship ❤️, love, relationship , student- teacher relations
Follow ur dream...there is nothing tht can stop you ! The protagonist of this story is an inspiration for everyone .
She is a brilliant fencer nd her life gives us lessons on achieving goals, self love .
Watch the show and u won't regret if you are a kdrama fan
The cast nd crew of this drama is sooo perfect tht we might not be able to imagine any other characters instead of the original one.
25 21❤️❤️❤️ will stay in everyone's heart forever
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