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The story is a masterpiece. It is highly unique and original. I have probably never come across such a story before. It was something I have never imagined or read about. So, it quickly drew me in because I wanted to know what would happen. Until episode 6, the drama is fast paced and never bores you, but around those episodes it got a bit dull. I couldn't take in the fact that someone could be duped so many times aka the main character Kanzaki Nao. She is portrayed as an idiotically honest person who refuses to believe in anything bad or let herself do a bad deed be it as simple as lying. And because of her morals, she always gets deceived and has to participate in Liar Game's subsequent rounds. While this trait comes off as hard to believe, this is what the whole plot is based on. The writer's idea was to create a stark contrast between goodness and all the hateful and deceitful things happening in this world. I found this aspect simply brilliant. There was a good message regarding that in the ending episode.
While the plot is so good, the characters are overly dramatic. But Nao is a stagnant character and we never really see any sides to her. So that means no character growth because basically, she is supposedly 'perfect'. As I said, the story is too fictional to digest so you just have to accept a few facts and go on with the flow. Apart from this, Akiyama's character was the best. He had more depth and excitement than Nao had to offer. They have entirely different personalities, but what I loved was how he was always there to help her. While there are no romantic hints between them, it could have been explored too. Plus, all other characters were people I never cared about except the game master because his identity was not known.
While this drama has been written well with tricky situations and smart solutions, the direction was rather lacking. The settings of the show weren't too impressive and there was very less lighting. That kind of spoiled the environment instead of improving it. But its background score was pretty catchy.
Apart from all this, I think it deserves full rating in terms of entertainment. It has its less awesome moments too, but the last few episodes saved it. I particularly loved it after episode 8. Those episodes were highly daring and I loved that they didn't leave many loose threads. However, I can see why they decided to make a second season for this because a lot more can be explored. So this is one drama to just sit back and enjoy without overthinking it. Because trust me, I was thinking too much while watching and that ruined a couple of episodes for me. But its rewatch value is good if you are fond of rewatching it, even if I am not. Highly recommended drama!
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The other members of the WOC add drama and comedic relief to a show that can be really tense. For this only being Jo Jung Suk's second drama, I was shocked by how incredible he was, and that he wasn't snatched up for dramas a long time ago. As for the villain, Bong Goo is far from terror-inspiring, and tends to drag the show down a little bit because he is never really given a clear motive for why he wants to bring the royal family down, or why he hates Lee Jae Ha so much to want to completely destroy any bit of happiness he has ever had. Or why he is so obsessed with really stupid magic tricks! That being said, he eventually does seem to pick up a bit of rhythym that makes him a worthy adversary for Jae Ha.
Also fascinating, the relations between the North and South. I can't claim a wealth of knowledge about the North, so I don't know how accurate any of their depictions are, but it definitely was an interesting look into the tense relations in the country, and how easily a war can be sparked. All in all, if you enjoy a big dose of drama, kidnappings, murder and attempted murder along with your romance, then King2Hearts is the drama for you! Just be prepared! It will make you cry like a little baby at times :p
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Honestly, I really liked the first several episodes of this show. I thought Jae Hee was seriously cute, and even though the chemistry between him and Yoon So Yi wasn't that great, it was fun to watch him and his ridiculously adorable smile. Not to mention Shim Ji Ho is just amazingly good looking! But then the jealousy just got out of control and the situations between the characters became more and more implausible. It got to the point where it became painful to watch! I will admit, I mostly pressed fast forward through the last 5 or 6 episodes, just cause I wanted to know who Byun So Ra chose in the end. So as not to get spoilery, I will just say that the ending was so contrived and forced. By episode 20, it was really difficult to care about any of the characters at all. Throughout, Shim Ji Ho is the only thing that made this drama even kind of watchable! Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
The story was not so complicated and sweet. That's what I really like - Its simplicity. Though, I feel the plot was rushed. The musics were great.
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I just dont know what to make of it. I feel bad because so much effort is put into the making of a drama, the actors, production teams, music etc etc, but guys it didnt work for me.
I love teen dramas, BOF, Hana Kimi, Dream High, Shut Up Flower band etc. but I dont know whats wrong here.
The actors are cute but the story so predictable and forced comedy.
This first love thingie is also getting too out dated.
I wont stop others, as so many of you out there love it. This drama is just not for me.
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The acting was mostly great, although there were some supporting cast members who maybe could've been better. And Joo Won when he was supposed to be happy, didn't necessarily smile with his eyes, which he should have been doing. Sometimes when he smiled, it looked like Joo Won the actor smiling because that was what the script called for, not Lee Kang To smiling because he was happy about something. But in the dramatic scenes, and when he needed to be upset, he was fantastic. I cried along with him.
The action and fighting sequences were awesome and fantastically choreographed.
The ending wasn't as epic as I expected, honestly, but it wasn't disappointing. There were some beautifully sad parts that i appreciated. It doesn't end in an ambiguous way, as such, but it doesn't tie everything up, which you wouldn't expect in this kind of show anyway.
The only reason I gave this a 6 rewatch value is because i don't rewatch shows, and if i do, they're comedies. A show like this, which can be depressing at times, isn't one you can watch over and over again.
Awesome show, definitely worth watching. Reminded me of City Hunter as well, which i think is a good thing because I loved City Hunter. Joo Won looked so young when he smiled, just like Lee Min Ho.
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After watching the whole drama, I still feel I had very high expectations for this drama, especially everyone was raving about it and it was the no. 1 drama everywhere, for me it was a good but not a great drama. I thought it had too many flaws along with it being good in some parts.Don't get me wrong, this is definitely worth the watch and it addicting and instesting even if it does get repitative at times. The ending was OK, I felt it should have had a more definative ending but it sort of held it in for the veiwers to assume the rest.
Story:
The story was good and new, because of the time frame and a different kind of struggle, but it had some major flaws (my opinion so it might differ from others)
*****Beware of SPOILERS, so dont read if you havent watched it yet*****
The major one was about Sunji, he is shown as a principled, mild, pleasent and non political man. He thinks his father is wrong in doing what he does, and doesnt get along with his brother (he even says so in the end) also thinks bro is his father puppet hense he has chosen to be a teacher and live a peaceful life. Now suddenly when he see his brothers death...he swithes to this evil conniving and murdering person. He doesnt feel bad about killing innocent women or children or anyone in the path to get his revenge. Now what is this..How can one change ones personality in a sec...no matter what you do, you do have a consience and cant do things you have always felt were wrong, or only do them to the parties concerned.
The other matter was about the hair styles and clothing...I dont feel they was for the time frame being filmed. Although sometimes they were, sometime not.
Acting
All of the actors did a fantastic job and really made each of their characters shine. Especially Gang To and Sunji. They were brilliant. You really get attached to all of them and felt their joys and pain. Bun was ok but the other girl did a fantastic job. Bravo everyone.
Music:
The music was good, and different themes for different scenes. Overall the soundtract was quite good.
Summary:
Overall I was a little disappointed but it definately was not a bad drama, mostly because I was expecting too much. You know when you hear something is ssooooo great, and when you watch it, it seems ok, on the other hand if someone says it was ok and you seem to find that really great, My opinion about this drama is like that.
I would definately recommend it to watch it but dont know if I will REwatch it. Inany case there are few I rewatch anyway.
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