Melodrama (The REALLY Extreme Type) Revival of 2020s? - Queen of Tears

[@makesamnoise2902]

The plot became predictable, but the acting was top-notch. Thats why they got the highest rating for the TVN cable channel. KSH and KJW deserve the fame and ratings. I mean, their acting and visuals are everything. ❤

[@guhuina423]

Honestly if it’s not for Soo Hyun and Ji Won, I would’ve dropped it. I cannot believe they put all tropes in one drama (rare disease, car crash, forgotten first love, memory loss, not recognizing your lover, etc). This would’ve been popular in early 2000s but not now. Also, one thing that disappoints me is the fact that they crossed paths more than once when they were kids. One is okay, two is trying too hard. It almost feels like they are destined to be together. It should be a story about two people choosing to be together despite all the difficulties-not because of destiny. That just ruined it for me. I wish the leads meet again in other drama-hopefully with far better plot.

[@ruhi6136]

I felt the destiny part was well done in this drama cuz we usually see the couple were actually destined to meet and fall in love... Here it was the same until the divorce came in cuz the angst in the 1st episodes showed how bitter their relationship turned out to be even though it was destiny which brought them together!!! So the message I got was no matter how destiny brings you to the right person how the relationship turns out is in their own hands

[@riri2803]

The ratings itself proves you wrong that what they did aint popular right now. Remember that the World of the Married has the record and it was crazy sheet as well. I think a good blend of realistic storyline + crazy scenarios is the right recipe.

[@khoirunnisa2801]

​@@riri2803more because the writer was smart enough for casting right actor. Can you imagine without A-list like KSH this drama still popular? I doubt it.

[@user-qd6vd1co3g]

The show was really good in the beginning but as it progressed it became more and more predictable and i felt like it started out really realistic but then suddenly became unrelatable..... especially there was this pattern of them getting progress and her illness being brought back/eun-seong comes up and they are back to square one.... Dont get me wrong this show was still really good but i dont know if it fully deserved the ratings it got and i doubt it would have done well without soo-hyun as the ml.

[@Hazardousgal]

I think people who enjoyed this show is people who loved or loves og kdramas 2010s melo dramatic shows i really missed this type of dramas am glad qot exists thays why its deserves its rating

[@Alex-xz9ow]

I think it also was because of the female lead a lot of times those female leads are overbearing and horrible to watch but I think she pulled it off

[@gianellab.4953]

I agree. To me, it felt very overrated. I love the actors, they had good chemistry too, but the writing is just meh to me. There was potential in the start and then it failed to deliver and the series became pretty average. I still watched it to the end, but I wasn't invested. I think It's Okay to Not Be Okay (for him) and Descendants of the Sun (for her) are much better.

[@jwstarshine8]

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[@karensmith1037]

I agree with you but I was ready for a happy ending! Agree about the male lead

[@katiirabbi]

My favorite scene in the drama has to be the epilogue at the end of ep 10 (i think) where the FL hears a drunk ML confess outside her room door that he loves her. That whole sequence of mixed emotions brought instant tears to my eyes. Amazing acting. If not for the acting and the visuals of the drama, I would've dropped it long ago.

[@isabelfortuneteller]

My favourite too 🥰💖

[@seorenate5782]

I think the fourth trope of Korean dramas is not "they are brother and sister" but "they met as children" (but don't recognize each other as adults until later on in the drama) and of course this drama has this trope as well. I'm so sick and tired of this trope by now. Usually it adds nothing to the plot but functions as a proof that they were ment for each other.

[@baby_bangchannie_adorabled8273]

they don't even know they met when they were children. If they knew I would be like okay I can understand your frustration but that part is not even that relevant in the whole story..

[@peace________earth2464]

in old kdramas they used to do a lot of brother-sister stories

[@onemin8729]

​@@baby_bangchannie_adorabled8273It's still a trope that can be annoying honestly

[@heavenlypickler]

Kim Soo Hyun is the actor who can cry so well and delivers his emotions perfectly at every single episode. He should be awarded for his crying skills 🤣😂

[@QueenXKnit]

Read that the drama was registered(or something like that) in 2010, so when makjang dramas were still very popular, so not surprised about the melodramatic accent of this drama XD

[@wisehead1830]

It feels anachronistic had the feel of old kdramas with a new spin. I absolutely loved it. Yes things were dragging towards the end and even though the finish left some things to be desired, I also liked it in how melancholy it was. Overall an amazing drama. Oh and the acting brought this to a new dimension. If they were lesser actors it could have gone poorly but Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun along with supporting cast brought something special to their performances. Really well done.

[@andaro45]

I didn't see the "bad birth bad person, good birth good person" but now that you say it, I totally agree. Very good analysis.

[@isabelfortuneteller]

I agree, even there is a bit of nuance. The chaebols only show their basic decency when they lose all their money. Initially they are almost caricatures, completely out of touch & unable to connect emotionally. They see their children as business assets which is why Hae In keeps her illness a secret from them. Their in-law kids are considered as inferior & shamefully exploited. Whereas the commoner baddies are shown as being capable of redemption, but only one of them takes that chance. But yeah it's problematic that people who were poor or abandoned as children are shown as innately jealous & opportunistic.

[@yaongzzz]

Now that I know you watched the glory, i would really love to hear a review from you because i loved that drama😭

[@thevictorioussheep7649]

She already made reviews on it 😉

[@yaongzzz]

@@thevictorioussheep7649 here on this channel ??

[@irissu02]

The main female lead has really good other drama you could check out like fight for my way with park soejun or in a more melo type of drama my liberation notes (especially if you want to see her silent acting as she IS very silent most of the time with some impactful monologue). And I agree that honestly without all the really great actors (really I can't name any bad actor in this drama) this drama wouldn't have been that big and the latter part were a bit too easy at times but that was to be expected from this writer, she NEVER writes realistic I mean she got an alien, a north south Korea romance, miraculous healing from a deathly sickness... But that's why they also work so well, they're pure contemporary fantasy !

[@ruthvause3429]

Definitely

[@mimichandes]

I kind of hated that North/South korean romance one. The acting was good at it had good side characters but the ending was terrible. I felt like it was very insulting towards the whole conflict. The resolve for their romance was beyond dumb... they just meet up in Switzerland and date ??? Thank God both characters have hella money and influence that they could do that. She should have just let it be a tragic ending.

[@SimusiK5]

I am in love with main actress since Love Struck in the city. She was so good in this drama 🙌

[@robertabust]

I cried in every episode 😢 great acting

[@thandondlovu5392]

Same 😭😭 Same 😭😭

[@MarienoelleOUABI]

The actors made it the sucess it is. Sometimes, it is easy to drop it at the beginning or midway or even towards the end but when the actors are good, you stay til the end. I've only watched short cuts of it until now but it's enough to make me want to watch it. They make it work. Effortlessly.

[@Theravenwhiteone]

I also loved that Kim Soo Hyun played the character who took over the Hotel del Luna at the end.

[@borneoorchid]

I did wish so much for KSH to do Hotel Del Luna S2😂

[@crazyluYO]

I’ve enjoyed Kim Jiwon since High Kick. Lol. She started as an ice princess, and I’m glad to see her return. She’s definitely one of the strongest in her generation and overall. She killed it. Kim Soohyun has always been top tier, so nothing new there. This drama could’ve been ONLY the two of them.

[@melindamucsi]

Here comes the weird one who's here without knowing the plot. :D So details take a lot of money, but as far as I know as a viewer, Korean dramas are a team effort. For example for Goblin, one of the actors brought in his own item for a particular scene, and one of the crew members bought an antique chandelier for the drama during their personal travel when she was not in charge of props, she worked in another department. I've never heard about such contributions about Chinese dramas. And I've also had this experience that I'm happy and grateful to be alive to see a certain actor acting. I also feel this way when I read poetry on Instagram. And how funny, that we are not happy to be alive to experience history, and social change, and technological innovations, but we are happy to be alive to experience art. :)

[@amethysts2]

Came across your video because I watched too many things related to QoT, but thoroughly enjoyed your analysis. I agree on what you said on the parts that you liked about the drama, the other part I liked about the storyline is that the main characters talked openly about death, which I believe is hard to do in East Asian cultures. I liked that the female lead talked about how she wants to be treated after death, how the male lead should deal with it, and how she initially chose death instead of losing herself (through memory loss). Not many people realize the importance of memory in one's life. So even though EP 14 was a bit long on exploring this subject, I still like the fact that they brought this subject to the surface. I probably won't come across your videos again because I don't watch a lot of C dramas, prefer K dramas with my time😂 But thanks for this video, great stuff. 🙏

[@michaelcalmeyerhentschel8304]

this is indeed the first time I have seen your reviews (I only see 10% of my Asian dramas as Chinese, 20% Japanese, 70% Korean) and I am grateful to have spent 31 minutes with you. The only personal observation I might add to your excellent and thorough characterization was that the sheer fear (total intimidation) of the male lead toward his previously happy/married wife indicated an unbelievable degree of shyness and inexperience with her (disrobing etc.), especially sine the real (?) miscarriage is there somewhere, and never explored. Did they have one awkward encounter that failed and nevermore? This left me with a lingering puzzlement throughout my first viewing loop, especially given one theory/preview I stumbled across that might have brought their baby back as having been "adopted" by the slapstick relatives with their little household inside the crazy family. I too suspended all believability concerns for the sake of all the other good things in this production, they just didn't matter. Maybe their add-on two episodes could explore that very dramatic-possibility miscarriage, but it could also have drawn away from the overall happy ending theme.

[@ruhi6136]

Completely agree with your list of best acting moments but personally would like to add the cathedral scene in Germany and truly what an amazing actress Kim Jiwon is!! Her eye acting is really on another level and I agree everything about the main leads is amazing like they complement each other so well from visuals,acting everything! They immerse me into their roles sm that after an episode ends I come to a realisation that these both are not actually married irl lol

[@camillemajeauledoux3991]

I watched this drama because of this review. I'm happy to report that I LOVED it. I was afraid it was going to be depressing - I mean the title alone - Queen of Tears - would be enough to steer me away from it. But it was actually sort of a dark comedy. I was very entertained the whole time. A lot of dramas fall short at the end for me. I wind up fast forwarding a lot, but not with this one. I was never bored. The leads were great but so were the supporting characters. Kim Jung-nan as the crazy aunt, Hong Beom-ja, especially cracked me up.

[@goforit6630]

This is the first time I completely agree with every single word you've said. I suppose I'm not as experienced in cdramas as I am in kdramas, which might explain why I don't see eye to eye with your reviews. Thank you for this video, I hope you consider doing more kdrama reviews in the future❤

[@liliachan3753]

I love old mellos!! Sometimes you just want to watch people have more problems than you. 😂 that’s just me though. I still remember That Winter the Wind Blows or I Can Hear Your Voice.

[@securie1234]

Yes Dream High!!!! It was my first drama of his. He is such an amazing actor. The high kick of jiwon was the one which was her earlier ones that I watched. I have loved them both since then.

[@cynthiaarnold1371]

Excellent analysis. And I agree with all the points. Ii was raging at the stupid tropes when they piled on and yet I had to finish it.

[@isabelfortuneteller]

Hearing you talk about the acting in your most favourite scenes instantly gave me goosebumps & a choked up feeling again 🥺 They are enormously impactful & this is why Kdrama can be so compelling: unrelenting melodrama that in the West basically look down upon, combined with superb acting skills. This one really is something special. Anyone who dropped it towards the end, in my opinion all the craziness gets more than compensated by the ending. The most beautiful & lovely, purely romantic ending I've ever seen 💖

[@Mizwanderer1989]

Around episodes 7-8 I sort of lost my patience with QoT. Yeah, the actors are really good, but the plot became too unrealistic. So, I just skipped a lot of scenes, but I sort of finished it. Will I rewatch it? No, definitely not. Now, comparing it with Lovely runner, we are currently waiting for episode 9. I watched every minute of every episode and actually rewatched some parts while waiting for the next episode. I keep my fingers crossed for it to actually finish well. We deserve at least one drama that is good from beginning until the end.

[@yuukata1698]

Gosh, this is a lot to ask of you but I hope you do more kdrama reviews. There aren't a lot of channels who make reviews on kdrama. I'm surrounded by people who don't look at kdramas critically . I need someone to validate my thoughts 😂 BTW loved this video

[@algomezv]

This! I would love to watch more videos of kdramas reviews with a critical mind and not just as a fan.

[@asnevitt]

The grandfather being so gullible and innocent really was hard to accept. He didn't build a top business by being so easily conned and manipulated. She isn't just romanticizing the nature of wealthy people. She's romanticizing capitalism. She erases all of the corruption and damaging impacts of it. The exploitation and oppression of others for the sake of a few wealth hoarders. You can't amass wealth and be innocent.

[@asnevitt]

That said, like you, I still managed to enjoy the series despite the flaws.

[@fianorian]

I've watched eleven episodes and am really, really enjoying it. I have cried and laughed and look forward to doing more of both over the next episodes.

[@vryman]

For me what shocked me was the hospital scene when the male lead was shot and his parents arrived and found the female lead crying. Your son is hurt for the second time for this woman after being in jail for this woman, as a mother to boys my initial reaction will not be to comfort her. She should comfort the mom for her son going through so much for her. I would find it hard to put my feelings aside and wear her shoes. The world revolves around her feelings because she is important to the male lead but she would not be more important than the son to the mother.

[@sayurivkg]

Yeah, that scene I found it so unrealistic. But his parents, in general, are depicted as these very kind, welcoming people (especially the mother) who seem to care more about the Daughter in law than their own son.

[@ttmho96]

Thought this scene was great. They knew how much he loved her n she loved him. He told them he'd die if he didn't marry her yrs ago. They also knew she's lost her memories and basically had no one to rely on. FL looked so sad, alone and worried for him. How can you not feel empathy for her in that moment.

[@AZURA_ZAYRA]

You forgot the point this woman losing her memories so she didn't even recognized his parents that's why his mom are the one who comfort her 😒 At least she did apologized for the things that happened 🙂

[@Lady_JUNSU]

I aaaaaam so glad you made this review. When I watched the drama, I kept wondering what you would think about this drama. And you literally represent what I feel about it. If it's not Kim Soohyun and Kim Jiwon, I dont think they would do. I might be a fan of Kim Soohyun for a long time, but this time I came to watch Kim Jiwon. I saw her previous work My Liberation Notes, and she's so amaziing in that series. Just like what you said, she has that kind of micro-expressions that very subtle yet sooo detailed. Especially her eyes. I couldnt believe this was written by the same person who wrote My Love from Another Star and Crash Landing on You. Yoon Seri of CLOY is my favorite female lead ever written on drama. But, I am a bit disappointed at the character development of Hong Hae In. There were time I hope she could save herself more or solve problems without being fortunately saved by Hyun woo. The communication problem between the lead, I think it could be more addressed, especially how they resolved it. It doesn't have to end up with heroic scenes all the time. And so many cameos.. I don't know but when I saw how cameos keep coming and references to other drama keep coming, I can't help but notice how amazing this team is. To be honest, it sure looks fun to watch but actually it kinda proves how they probably realised that the script wasn't strong enough. So they needed this and that to still hype it. I adore the team.

[@hmwj]

defintely agree with the flat villain characters. i wonder if that is why they tried like every possible plot trope instead, like to make up for what the characters themselves couldn't convey without the chaos. while hyunwoo was a "perfect" man, i think his self-victimized miscommunication was a pretty significant flaw for me that 'balanced' him out. i don't think he overshadowed haein for me though, personally. i've actually never liked a female character lead more. i just had so much empathy and softness for her, despite her harsh exterior. i think jiwon did such a phenomenal job in conveying this role. like you said, her eyes tell an entire story and more, and that never fails to leave me in awe. i was so impressed by her acting and also their synergy, especially filming so many different scenes and emotions in an order asynchronous from the plot

[@chayanikaganguli9282]

I agree with you! The scenes you mentioned are my favourites in the drama as well. These 2 actors did what they to do and stole all our hearts.

[@Karebearstare]

Girl, you clearly enjoyed the drama. 3 gold mines, don’t resist it!

[@Karebearstare]

Please do more reviews of kdramas! I enjoy your reviews in general so it’s nice to switch it up sometimes

[@redchen3682]

Ha!!! Same, I just watched this up to EP 12 and would also rate it as 3. After Ep 12, it was already very predictable, and I'm no longer that invested into their romance after they confessed their true feelings to each other. It was this point that it felt like it's dragging. My friends tried to spoil the remaining episodes to me, and yes there are stuff that shocked me, but not enough for me to continue watching the remaining episodes.

[@moodygirl609]

I just finished this drama of tear ducts on steroids. I kept at it because you spend a lot of time on it in your live session. Had to zip through some of the later episodes. Agree that the ML is exceptional. His intense romantic commitment to the relationship became the touchstone of the whole enterprise. His family were delightful, hers was a dumpster fire that gradually became sanitized. The villains were pretty one-dimentionally evil, but the fence-stradders were more interesting. I'm writing this at abour 5:00 minutes into your review before your state what you didn't like and what you did like just so I'm no so influenced by your opinion but, as always, will appreciate your insights. I'm also thinking of giving up on romantic Kdramas because of just how unrealistic they are given the domestic violence statistic and misogyne that prevails there in the everyday life of women.

[@meryc.9663]

You said everything on point. Like you read my mind about it. Thank you.

[@AgLkPl]

This drama gave me intense feelings. The plot struggled in the last episodes, but it was too late for me to drop it. I was emotionally invested and the actors were amazing, they balanced the crazy subplots with their performances. I am gonna remember Queen Of Tears for a long time.

[@saralaradji6766]

😮 " when you are really in love with another person, you become a bigger person " , whoaaa , madam you've been spitting facts this entire video but THIS is gold , my new fav quote , now i really need to hear your thoughts about kdramas

[@musicislife9630]

Mostly agree with the analysis except for Male Lead character. The reason we watch romantic genre is to fantasize over how well ML showing affection toward FML (aka Me). Being supportive and patience, never leave your side, protecting you from bad guys, cook for you, drying your hair, taking care of your family, being able to lift you effortlessly (most important), etc. 🥰🤣

[@kavithamaharaj2657]

Too good. Worth of my time, loved watching this video. I hv done watching the Queen of tears. I agree with each observation of yours. Waiting for your next drama review video. I enjoy the way you sincerely put the thoughts and opinions. Best wishes for your future videos.....Warm regards from India.

[@bernadettepalmer6407]

I’m definitely keep watching it because I also followed the male actor 👍🏾😍 for about over 10 years now ❤️and I haven’t seen him for 3 years 😊 He is the highest paying actor in Korea and he is super rich already 🤩 I never taught, I’ll see him again 👍🏾❤️ I adored his acting 🤩 I’m just on episode 7 and realise that she’s also a very good actress 👍🏾😍 Just like you , I also skip some of the male gossiping in his town 😜 which more comedy 🎭 but I’m still enjoying it and will keep watching it after, I see the episodes of Chinese dramas I’m watching right now 👍🏾

[@sarahcroft461]

How can you not even say anything about tears caused by these TWO KIMS !!!... I was totally immersed in their acting and bawled my eyes out. Then laugh again at their comical/sweet scene. Honestly, I am a fan of Kim JW more than Kim SH as I watched almost all her work before this, and glad she got the recognition she deserves from QoT.

[@ninav3273]

I loved this drama, makes you cherish what you have. It has some weaknesses but they didn't spoil my overall impression. Thank you for this review.

[@TbMelissa]

I only realized this video is 30+ minutes long after watching half of it, great summary!! I started watching Kdramas about 10 years ago with as my second kdrama, been also an acting fan of Kim Soo Hyun. I do watch other kdramas over the years so I'm familiar with Kim Jiwon, she's a versatile actress, always trying different types of characters, ANDD she almost always have good chemistry with the actor partner, this Kim x Kim couple cast elevates it all. Also could relate your comparison to Cdramas as I have started heavily watching Cdramas since 2017/2018, Cdramas still have a long way to go~ but have to give them credit too that they improved alot over the years. I agree that everything else was top notch, acting, wardrobe, OST, filmography etc.. everything except the script, it got me disappointed further in the drama. I can accept crazy weird plots, but you have to make it convincing and believable. For example Crash Landing on You, paragliding across a country border and not get caught? Ok, at least they made it believable. For Qos, I am fine if Haein gets unoperatable brain tumor for the sake of the plot, I'm kinda ok with the memory loss I would say, but the whole grandpa's character and his business judgement is just ughh. =.= It is not convincing as such a succesful businessman, you get fooled by just like that? The scriptwriter is pretty good at writing romance, and not really the other storylines outside of romance like the bad guy scenes and also business war. I also wish the scriptwriter made the story more complete, it felt like a rush ending when they tried to fit all the major twists in the last 4 episodes, TBH it was really alot to present and resolve in 4 eps. There were alot of whys and hows nearing the end, which could be done much better. Thanks for the review, enjoyed it and let's hope KSH would win yet another acting award this year and also coming back on screen with more quality projects. Cheers!

[@fairy-from-fairytale]

First of all I really enjoyed your this video because I related a lot and I totally agree with you...You have been my favorite reviewer for a while. Actually I was really hoping some day you will review korean dramas so my wish came true and I am very happy about that.. Thank you for your efforts... Wish to see more of you♥︎

[@evgenia8448]

agree with your review, now I want two kims in another project with better script, I think they will do wonders!

[@lilyTlily]

I'm really happy you made a review of this drama as I followed it closely too. Agree with you on all points.. i looked forward to other reviews of kdrama especially during cdrama droughts

[@lauracha5305]

Best Korean drama I’ve have ever watched. I have always been a fan of the male lead so I expected what I expected from him but the female lead really impressed me in this drama. I became a big fan of hers. Looking forward to her next dramas. Highly recommended drama.

[@deyayona]

2024, I watched only 2 Korean dramas. Marry my husband and Queen of tears. Story wise I liked MMH more but for the acting, characters (main leads mostly) and the emotional roller-coaster, this drama taken the viewers through, QoT is clearly on top. Apart from the main leads, I really liked the character Grace, stuck between both sides and trying to good while siding with bad ones, its really interesting to watch her scenes. Also the brother. It took me some time to realise he played patient in Its okay not to be okay. Not like - Some scenes felt extra.. Also the story development in the last few episodes. And the female antagonist was too flat.

[@msfruityface]

This drama is so slow, but I can't stop watching it b/c of the main leads. They are both so gorgeous that you can't help but root for them to be together. After finishing it, I feel like I wasted so much time. 😅

[@lamusiquefanatique]

Oh I didn't even know we can customize screensaver icons. You are so good at everything.

[@txpepper]

Great review! 👏🏻 Glad you took the time to do this one. I was waiting until all the eps dropped before watching. Your review has prompted me to follow through and watch it. ~Thanks!

[@caryl-2374]

Very great review! I agree on most of your points. Can understand also why you rated it between 2&3 goldmine. So happy you did this review.

[@sunwhenmoondown]

i kinda feel like the ending is lack of sugar compensation despite the punch after punch they did to us 😂 i was expecting a little bit more but we got a very short moment of the two lead reunite

[@monpetitpapillon]

YAYYY i didn’t even watch this but i’m excited for your review 🤗

[@exfromtheleft]

I agree with you this should have been longer series in episode cunts. if i speak in american tv series term there are at the very least 3 seasons of 13 episodes: Season 1 ends when the divorce scheme is discovered, season 2 ends with the surgery and loss of memory, season 3 is her gaining back the memories while and deconstructing the fake world that the villain has created around her

[@thomasr8896]

If you can spare some time, I really want you to watch a kdrama Lovely Runner. It's another wonder I recently have bumped into. As for Chinese drama, I enjoyed watching 我有一个朋友/Be with You, a real hidden gem I didn't manage to discover last year.

[@thecritic6977]

I mostly agree with the review. I couldn't get into it at first, then started liking it, then towards the end it was a disaster again. Once the amnesia plot started to rear its head, I was out. That kind of plot the laziest writing in the history of dramas, and I am tired of it, unless it is very well done. But until episode 8-10, it was a great drama.

[@mel6222]

Very in-depth analysis of the drama QOT- I thoroughly enjoyed watching the series even though it’s not perfect, the two main leads played their role convincingly and brilliantly.

[@samuraikakashi56]

I loved this drama, but I do agree with your comments that it started going downhill in the latter part of the series. I also thought it was quite unique that the story is about a couple about to divorce coming back together

[@sohjiasheng7247]

good analysis of the drama. thank you for the video. only thing i dont agree is that the male lead seems to have aged a little. some facial lines are more visible compared to my love from the stars but still he is one of the best looking guys around.

[@sophieh2902]

I did quite enjoy the 'new take' on the tropes: 1. Truck of Doom (the ultimate peril) became --> ineffective European low-loader of misery 2. Unexpected Amnesia (is it being faked in order to outwit the baddies?) became --> pre-agreed amnesia Watching this I think I cried more than Kim Soo Hyun! I did feel bad for him as it felt like he ran laps around the whole of Frankfurt. His character was annoyingly perfect at times in the mid to late episodes but could it be explained away by seeing him through the eyes of the FL?

[@Anna70813]

Thank you for your review!! I absolutely enjoyed QOT! The chemistry and acting of KSY and KJW were impeccable!!!❤❤❤

[@anironariron6839]

These days I'm getting back into korean dramas because chinese dramas are not hitting the mark past few years. Really enjoyed listening to your thoughts so please do more korean drama reviews on your channel. I recommend lovely runner.

[@5877user]

It’s really hard to find something really well produced and acted. The last one I saw worth nothing was Eternal Love. Currently just passing time watching some of these with only mild interest. Sometimes I go back and rewatch series that I really enjoyed like Love Between Angel and Devil, etc.

[@adj5767]

I think those 2016-2018 dramas were a high point in Chinese TV dramas. These days....not so much.

[@myang5168]

kim soo hyun fans that were fans since dream high are the real ones 💯

[@xRaphie]

I really want to see AvenueX talk about 浪漫的體質 (be melodramatic), which is a kdrama satire take on melodrama tropes. It's touching/realistic/relatable in the 打工人 struggles sense, and super funny in its way of discussing the kdrama industry. That was my rebound drama rewatch after Queen of Tears thoroughly disappointed me at the end :/

[@Ax-zg1fu]

Be Melodramatic is really good and QoT was thoroughly disappointing for me as well.

[@rebshannonling]

Great analysis and learnt so many Chinese idioms. Glad to know I wasn’t the only one feeling the cringe during the over the top romantic lines being said. And I’m still not very convinced on the motivation for the evil mother character to abandon her son and spend 3 decades being another person to exact her revenge/scheme. But this being a Korean drama, it could afford to get away with those 😅 I was happy with the pacing of the rollercoaster ups and downs though

[@frax4794]

chemistry was very good, ksh & kjw are top notch like always but after like episode 12, the more it got into makjang territory it wasnt as fun waiting for the episdoes no more overall a very good drama

[@janousmi]

You should review K-dramas once in a while. I mostly watch Kdramas nowadays so it would be fun to hear your opinions ❤

[@pmk7211]

I think you would enjoy Libaration Notes from Kim Ji-Won, tehe female lead, incase you want to check a few more things from her

[@maureendavis8079]

This is the first time I have 100% agreed with you!

[@abbymjoy]

Thank you for making this review! I was waiting and hoping you would and you did. Deepest thanks! ❤😊

[@Hushstar1]

Man, to be honest, I don’t get the hype but it’s like you said, it’s becuz of Kim Soo Hyun and the first 3 eps that got everyone hooked. Even I watched it and cry for a bit but too me it’s wasn’t all that it was still too predictable 😕

[@hollypatrick9830]

my girl avenuex doing a kdrama.......... u good

[@cathypogany3710]

increíble reseña y muy apreciada sobre este kdrama, que conmueve hasta la medula,por momentos tan odiado,tan amado,tan estereotipados ,tan melodramático, tan cliches, pero no te deja indiferentes, AvenueX como siempre tus comentarios perfectos.

[@Spidercake2]

Happy to see you review this Kdrama! I watched it with an online watch party and will recommend that they seek out this review. I also get annoyed with antagonists who have no character arch or redemptive qualities. Just Johnny One-Note through the whole series. Ugh. Couldn't the bad guy get amnesia for once? Now that would be interesting!

[@OneBubblez108]

have been a follower of yours for years. Can you please start doing more K-Drama reviews? I just adore your opinion.

[@mell4248]

The show started off really strong, the broken marriage portrayal was realistic, the miscommunication shown through the leads' different perceptions and povs was smart, the dark humour was pretty well done. I didn't mind the disease/divorce related melodrama mixed in with cuter stuff because it was part of the main plot and we knew what to expect. But then, the show started to spend way too much time on unecessary stuff. The takeover thing should've been wrapped up earlier so our leads could take back their spot properly. But no, it was twists on twists on twists and it derailed from the original plot. It's a shame the ending was so rushed just for the sake of last minute melodrama and deprived us of stress free cute couply moments and more kisses. Objectively, it sure wasn't perfect. But thinking back on what the show made me feel, what emotions it pulled out from me (aka it destroyed me completely), I'd still consider it as one of the best kdrama I've ever watched thanks to to the stellar performance and chemistry of PJW and KSH. Even when it was going down routes I didn't like, they made the scenes incredible to watch. Their characters were so well directed/played, they were complex, flawed, touching, they felt soooo real. The immense popularity is deserved

[@heavenlypickler]

The only reason I dropped Chinese drama is that they dubbed the actress and actor voice. Almost great drama uses the same voice actress or actor. On the other hand, Korean drama uses the real voices of their actor and actress. You can feel their sadness, happiness, or anger through their heavy breathing or tears or giggling or laugh out loud.

[@vuthvichra8379]

I hope you could do more kdrama reviews 😢❤

[@yo-dy2sk]

I Loved it but sadly dropped it towards the end. I could see where it was heading and i didn't want that to ruin the whole drama for me so i just stopped where it felt right.

[@fallingforwangyibohelp]

Lets go more korean dramas avenue x

[@eramuneer]

I would happily invest my 1000 hrs again just to watch them on screen... 😅

[@keekeepod]

I recently watched a couple videos discussing male leads in cdramas, especially idol cdramas, tend to be stronger and more prefect as well as actually is/becomes the focus of the story than female leads (regardless of whether a drama advertises itself as a "big female drama"). Although drama viewers are predominantly female, creators believe that viewers are more interested in the male characters, I guess, for fantasizing the perfect mate.

[@BrittniMint]

She was in Heirs and you wouldn’t have recognized her because of the heavy bangs…

[@liliachan3753]

Talk about the Heirs, cult classic. Every actor there became male leads or female leads. They all became famous. My favorite Kang Ha Neul.

[@sigeliu4256]

Once again, very good analysis. Here are what I'd say: 1. Never take it too seriously when when it comes to Korean Melodrama, I only watch them because it's easy and resting. 2. This series has reached the pinnacle of a korean melodrama, I enjoyed watching it but they need to reinvent themselves for the next one.

[@lilianchan4111]

Kim Ji Won is a fabulous actress. She’s great in Fight For My Way and Lovestruck in the City. She holds her own with any male lead.

[@petiteetoile8376]

You review kdramas too? REALLY want your thoughts on Lovely Runner!

[@springchild6681]

It started really great but I really dreaded watching the last three episodes. It was kind of frustrating to watch. The emotional landscape of the two main leads kept me watching. They really did a good job conveying difficult emotions.

[@any4georg3]

I agree that the writing deteriorated towards the end (the writers fault) and that the writer added too many unnecessary plot lines to make the main leads suffer. However, I do think the drama deserves the ratings for the characters and the outstanding acting between KJW and KSH. The directing, visuals and character arcs were 100% worth it!

[@abiesankoh2839]

I love this. As much as I love C dramas and this is primarily a C drama channel, I would love for this to continue with one K drama review monthly 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@ddzgdt]

Honestly the only reason this drama performed as well as it did was because of the actors' performances and chemistry. If it weren't for Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won, I 100% believe this drama would've crashed and burned

[@NaBi_1307]

I usually stay away from melodrama but once in a while a watch one or two a year just to remember the old good days XD

[@DouxJulieful]

I watched Queen of Tears after watching Marry My Husband. Two dramas that I’ve actually finished. Lately cdramas have been so disappointing and I would drop the series after five-six episodes. The k dramas haves been a refreshing change.

[@aclady2295]

I agree with liking the first part. Along the way, I just kept skipping whenever the aunt's love life was being portrayed and honestly I was more invested in the little brother's family after the main couple's story.

[@kuya4307]

The visuals and the acting carried the drama. I actually wasnt convinced about the drama in the beginning. It felt so chopped up and hard to connect until agter ep5

[@Skinwithlilian]

After episode 2 I couldn't continue still don't understand why this drama is popular maybe cos of the main leads. It bores me and the story is nothing new