Another special matter of this drama is the collaboration of south korea and japan. The drama delves into themes of fate, love, and the idea of whether relationships have an expiration date. The drama's central theme revolves around the aftermath of a passionate relationship. It portrays the raw emotions individuals experience when their romantic connections dissolve—sadness, confusion, and a search for closure. The film is introspective, with a focus on character development and emotional depth. Its storytelling is intimate, often using flashbacks to provide context for the characters’ pasts and how those pasts shape their present.
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Dropping this cheap drama
I thought their love story would provide something fresh, new, and groundbreaking, departing from fan service. But I was wrong. After watching Episode 4, I already knew and predicted that this drama would have a happy ending. The creators did their best to ensure that the male lead ended up with the female lead without giving the second male lead a chance to shine. This drama could have offered a new perspective if they had chosen to focus on closure, rather than sending the couple off into la-la land, which we already have a million stories of in this domain.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
So far it is good to see Japan and real Japanese actors plus the language not being sabotaged.
In saying that, this drama is all about a Japanese man and Korean woman and their relationship followed by a break up then meeting again in Korea 5 years later which is in the synopsis.
So...
What hasn't been good to see in just the first 10 minutes is all the luggage the main female character is carrying every step of the way from Narita airport when it could have easily been delivered directly from airport to door. Hassle free!!!!.
Unless of course that has changed...
Wonderful memories have been brought back with the bridge scene and what could have been a drone shot of Shibuya, Shinjuku or Akihabara.
Looked more like Shinjuku or Shibuya.
Winner so far just for giving me a walk down memory lane.
The story line isn't original when it comes to man meeting woman or woman meeting man, but what is refreshing is seeing more of a backbone when it comes to speaking ones mind or standing ones ground rather than apologising for everything whether the person is right or wrong.
Don't think there is any excessive bowing either...not yet anyhow.
Just so you know it does go back and forth between the past and present which for some will probably teeter on annoying whereas others won't mind. It has only been two episodes so this could change, of course.
I reckon the chemistry is a bit better between "Beni" and the Korean guy rather than her and the Japanese guy, "Yun Oh", although both act their parts well.
It is slow and not upbeat like some yet has it's light moments and own story to tell.
One thing I wish would change is all the drinking and getting drunk because in the first 30 minutes there is a number of scenes with drinking going on - maybe 2 or 3 so I hope this isn't going to be in every episode.
I think AA is needed in Korea and Japan like yesterday.
The piano music at the very start reminds me of that famous composer who composed Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, Ryuichi Sakamoto.
The piano has been pleasant to listen to throughout and I would buy it if it is ever made available to buy.
Am crossing my fingers that there will be one or two hit songs that will be good as Butterflies or Stay With Me. Even just one!
Early days yet so will be back to write more as only two episodes have been released so far.
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masterclass performances
What Comes After Love is based on a 2005 novel co-written by Korean & Japanese authors, Gong Ji-young & Tsuji Hitonari. Likewise this short, 6 episode drama series is a K/J joint project, filmed in both countries with K/J leads & spoken in 2 languages as the settings alternate.I've seen Lee SeYoung in a few shows now & she is absolutely amazing. Lee has impressively mastered her character's fluency in Japanese, showing no sign of awkwardness in delivering her lines, & allowing the emotion of her character to fully flow through. I'm less familiar with J-dramas but Sakaguchi Kentaro easily matched intensity with his portrayal. These two basically gave a masterclass & their performances carried the entire show.
The drama weaves back & forth through time but never feels choppy. It very smoothly tells the very simple story of Hong & Jungo in a relaxed pace, revealing events as they lead to the main conflict which is their reunion, 5 years after a very difficult break up. Do they come to a reconciliation? I couldn't really guess what would happen, so I only hoped it would end satisfactorily either way, and it does so as Jungo learns to run by Hong's side, both figuratively and literally, & they each come to understand one another.
The show is also beautifully shot, with the spring blossoms & stark winter cold perfectly setting the stage of the characters' relationship at different times. Each scene is a work of art.
One final detail which I can't ignore because I'm a pet owner - I still find it disturbing that Asian dramas treat house pets as decorations & portray them in situations bordering on neglect. A dog confined to an outdoor courtyard, alone, & in near freezing temperatures is not humane. There are no scenes of anyone in the household providing any care for the animal or interacting with it in any meaningful way. As Hong is an avid runner, why not take the dog running with her?
Doggy aside, the show was otherwise a delight to watch because of the two powerful performances.
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Adorável
Simplesmente amei assistir esse drama, me emocionou do inicio ao fim. Eu não tinha vontade nehuma de desligar a tv por mim via direto até terminar , só não fiz pois tinha meus afazeres.Romance entre o casal é lindo, o carinho, a troca de olhar entre eles, o amor é quase palpavel aqui do outro lado da tela.
a forma como ela narra me fez sentir parte de algo, me senti como se tivesse lendo um livro de tanta riquesa de detalhes de sentimento,consegui sentir a história.
O amor entre os dois realmente foi lindo, internso, e foi bacana de ver o amadurecimento dos dois com os anos.
Tenho que enaltecer o trabalho dos protagonistas principais que foi ótimo. Me surpreendi posivivamente com a protagonista feminina, já tinha visto outros dramas com ela mais ainda não tinha me chamado atenção seus trabalhos até agora ;Ela entregou tudo de si neste drama.
Uma ótima obra, direta sem enrolação focada apenas no romance dos protagonistas, um romance adulto, sério que realmente me cativou. espero porder mais dramas assim daqui pra frente.
Em fim recomendo esse drama para você.
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You probably haven't seen anything like this before
It's one of those dramas that really makes you want to start the next episode as soon one ends. For this it uses a nice motif at the end of every episode (except for the last one, and tbh, even if I am one of those looking for happy endings, I actually feel it would have worked better if the last episode would've ended on the same note as the previous ones).It's romantic, it's mature, it's delicate. It makes you hurt a bit.
Yes, the ending (maybe because it deviates from the book?) feels underwhelming, but sometimes life is like that, even on a great day.
It's a beautiful melodrama. Watch it.
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Love and its layers
Breathtaking visuals, soundtrack and storyline. The drama transitions smoothly between past events and current day while gradually unveiling the story of our main leads. The complexities of love and its responsibilities are expertly examined in each episode and the viewer is kept hooked every step of the way. The most beautiful part of this drama is its relatable portrayal of someone navigating a foreign culture and learning to understand oneself. I learned and cried a lot, so I can definitely recommend 🧡Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
this is a mature romance
This drama was a well crafted story with fantastic cinematography.I loved watching the mix of cultures and tension between young lovers who despite being very much in love couldn’t find the right way to communicate. Time apart helped them to mature and find a balance between surviving and living,
I cried and laughed. it was also the right length with no superfluous padding in the storyline. this made the drama so much more entertaining. I also found myself searching for the songs on Apple Music so I could continue to reminisce.
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Poetic, beautiful and haunting
I have never felt more immersed and invested in a drama in my life.The acting, cinematography, music and direction was transcendent.
This is not a plot-driven drama, rather it’s an all-encompassing emotional journey of contrasts and symbols. The story is multi-layered and weaves in flashbacks effortlessly. You believe in the intensity of their love and the deep regret that haunts them five years later. You see the initial hurt, betrayal and fear that prevents honest communication and how their misunderstandings slowly melt away, showing growth in only six episodes. Each rewatch provides additional details and context that enables a different interpretation of the story.
Lee se yong is superb at showing the transition from a youthful, lively student to a taciturn, business-like professional five years later. Kentaro Sakaguchi does an excellent job of conveying micro expressions and reactions, without being cheesy or giving too much away.
Overall a fantastic drama and character study.
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Love between a Japanese man and a Korean woman!
finished 9/10 ✨💞full-blown romantic melodrama 👏
Awesome chemistry between Lee Se Young and Kentaro Sakaguchi... a nice surprise especially since they don't share the same language, that speaks volumes about the great work they did 💞
Special mention to Lee Se Young who alternated between Korean and Japanese in the different scenes, she deserves all the awards I loved her ✨
I don't give it 10 points because I felt that the ending was missing "something" maybe with a couple of chapters to explain things better it would have been perfect but you can enjoy it
I hope both countries do more collaborations like this in the future. 👏
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short ,sweet ,sad and beautiful
I loved this show ! the chemistry between the actors is simply beautiful to watch! . I feel like it has the perfect balance of love, angst, and hope.The story is kinda simple but characters are so well written that the performances feel incredibly authentic. .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
