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  1. Very sad that Kim Hyun Jin in his first leading man role can't be found in the U.S.

    (I haven't yet resorted to VPNs or illegal sites)

    He did so well in the last few things he's been in, he deserves the widest distribution possible.

    #kDrama #LovePhobia #러브포비아 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  2. #kDrama #WhooshReview

    *** Idol I (2025) ***
    (Viki 12 1:00 eps)

    [!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

    A top lawyer & secret fangirl defends her ultimate bias when he is accused of murder.

    Phenomenal casting, brilliant acting, spot-on costuming, cinematography that told the story, & a wonderful OST. Writing was poetic at times & so tight that a storyline was finished with 1 line & a camera shot. If you blink, you might miss it. Writer Kim Da Rin is not credited on MDL & this seems to be the only project.

    Pacing was perfect, just enough angst, & clues to the mystery dropped to keep interest up. Romance was refreshing & evolved well as the characters developed.

    Messages about believing in yourself, justice, & solidarity run through the storylines. It also provides commentary on overzealous fans & the societal backlash against any imperfection of stars in Korea. Excellent!

    mydramalist.com/787814-idol-kid

    #IdolI #아이돌아이 #ChoiSooYoung #최수영 #KimJaeYeong #김재영 #JungJaeKwang #정재광 #ChoiHeeJin #최희진 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  3. #kDrama #WhooshReview

    *** Idol I (2025) ***
    (Viki 12 1:00 eps)

    [!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

    A top lawyer & secret fangirl defends her ultimate bias when he is accused of murder.

    Phenomenal casting, brilliant acting, spot-on costuming, cinematography that told the story, & a wonderful OST. Writing was poetic at times & so tight that a storyline was finished with 1 line & a camera shot. If you blink, you might miss it. Writer Kim Da Rin is not credited on MDL & this seems to be the only project.

    Pacing was perfect, just enough angst, & clues to the mystery dropped to keep interest up. Romance was refreshing & evolved well as the characters developed.

    Messages about believing in yourself, justice, & solidarity run through the storylines. It also provides commentary on overzealous fans & the societal backlash against any imperfection of stars in Korea. Excellent!

    mydramalist.com/787814-idol-kid

    #IdolI #아이돌아이 #ChoiSooYoung #최수영 #KimJaeYeong #김재영 #JungJaeKwang #정재광 #ChoiHeeJin #최희진 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  4. #kDrama #WhooshReview

    *** Idol I (2025) ***
    (Viki 12 1:00 eps)

    [!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

    A top lawyer & secret fangirl defends her ultimate bias when he is accused of murder.

    Phenomenal casting, brilliant acting, spot-on costuming, cinematography that told the story, & a wonderful OST. Writing was poetic at times & so tight that a storyline was finished with 1 line & a camera shot. If you blink, you might miss it. Writer Kim Da Rin is not credited on MDL & this seems to be the only project.

    Pacing was perfect, just enough angst, & clues to the mystery dropped to keep interest up. Romance was refreshing & evolved well as the characters developed.

    Messages about believing in yourself, justice, & solidarity run through the storylines. It also provides commentary on overzealous fans & the societal backlash against any imperfection of stars in Korea. Excellent!

    mydramalist.com/787814-idol-kid

    #IdolI #아이돌아이 #ChoiSooYoung #최수영 #KimJaeYeong #김재영 #JungJaeKwang #정재광 #ChoiHeeJin #최희진 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  5. #kDrama #WhooshReview

    *** Idol I (2025) ***
    (Viki 12 1:00 eps)

    [!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

    A top lawyer & secret fangirl defends her ultimate bias when he is accused of murder.

    Phenomenal casting, brilliant acting, spot-on costuming, cinematography that told the story, & a wonderful OST. Writing was poetic at times & so tight that a storyline was finished with 1 line & a camera shot. If you blink, you might miss it. Writer Kim Da Rin is not credited on MDL & this seems to be the only project.

    Pacing was perfect, just enough angst, & clues to the mystery dropped to keep interest up. Romance was refreshing & evolved well as the characters developed.

    Messages about believing in yourself, justice, & solidarity run through the storylines. It also provides commentary on overzealous fans & the societal backlash against any imperfection of stars in Korea. Excellent!

    mydramalist.com/787814-idol-kid

    #IdolI #아이돌아이 #ChoiSooYoung #최수영 #KimJaeYeong #김재영 #JungJaeKwang #정재광 #ChoiHeeJin #최희진 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  6. *** Idol I (2025) ***
    (Viki 12 1:00 eps)

    [!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

    A top lawyer & secret fangirl defends her ultimate bias when he is accused of murder.

    Phenomenal casting, brilliant acting, spot-on costuming, cinematography that told the story, & a wonderful OST. Writing was poetic at times & so tight that a storyline was finished with 1 line & a camera shot. If you blink, you might miss it. Writer Kim Da Rin is not credited on MDL & this seems to be the only project.

    Pacing was perfect, just enough angst, & clues to the mystery dropped to keep interest up. Romance was refreshing & evolved well as the characters developed.

    Messages about believing in yourself, justice, & solidarity run through the storylines. It also provides commentary on overzealous fans & the societal backlash against any imperfection of stars in Korea. Excellent!

    mydramalist.com/787814-idol-kid

  7. #ADramaLunies2025
    10-Feb : Worst case of 2nd Lead Syndrome?

    This year, of the dramas I watched, the worst case of 2LS was "Cheer Up."

    I had recently seen Kim Hyun Jin as the sweet secretary in "My Sweet Mobster." I had also seen him as the 2nd lead in "Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale." In "Cheer Up" he's so sweet again & it just should have been him.

    #kDrama #CheerUp #치얼업 #KimHyunJin #김현진

  8. #kDrama
    Dreaming of a Freaking Fairytale
    (2024 - Paramount 10 0:40 eps)

    A complete farce! Rich, arrogant, cold chaebol meets poor girl who readily admits she's looking for a Cinderella scenario. Both leads do grow as characters & the show has some good messages about being true to yourself, believing in yourself, & loving yourself 1st.

    Decent chemistry - although Pyo Ye Jin disappointed a bit. 2nd lead (same as "Cheer Up") again in a horrible love triangle. Stupid antics, ridiculous meet-cutes, crazy animation & sound effects. Inside jokes about other dramas the actors have been in.

    You have to meet this with the right mindset: it's crude & ludicrous. Somewhat similar vibe to "No Gain, No Love," but a common story & not nearly as well executed. Lee Jun Young does not take himself seriously at all - great comedy from him & tears too.

    mydramalist.com/754061-she-dre

    #DreamingOfAFreakingFairytale #나는대놓고신데렐라를꿈꾼다 #PyoYeJin #표예진 #LeeJunYoung #이준영 #KimHyunJin #김현진 #SongJiWoo #송지우 #WhooshReview

  9. #kDrama
    Cheer Up
    (2022 - Viki 16 1:10 eps)

    Yeonhee University's cheer squad has a long history, including a terrifying prophecy. A poor woman concerned only about supporting her family & paying tuition is persuaded to join the cheer squad for money. She realizes there is value in doing things you enjoy & having relationships. Other members of the cheer squad also find value in belonging & having others cheer you on.

    Interesting look at an unfamiliar (to the U.S.) part of Korean campus life. The love triangle is intense (big-time 2nd ML syndrome) & really becomes the story, making the message take 2nd place. The criminal's motives are mostly glossed over & the crime-ing was very uneven, but since it wasn't central to the story, it's okay. Not a lot of character development, but it did try to present a good message. Some great acting saved the show & made for a very fun watch.

    mydramalist.com/715821-cheer-u

    #CheerUp #치얼업 #HanJiHyun #한지현 #BaeInHyuk #배인혁 #KimHyunJin #김현진 #JangGyuRi #장규리 #WhooshReview

  10. #kDrama
    Cheer Up
    (2022 - Viki 16 1:10 eps)

    Yeonhee University's cheer squad has a long history, including a terrifying prophecy. A poor woman concerned only about supporting her family & paying tuition is persuaded to join the cheer squad for money. She realizes there is value in doing things you enjoy & having relationships. Other members of the cheer squad also find value in belonging & having others cheer you on.

    Interesting look at an unfamiliar (to the U.S.) part of Korean campus life. The love triangle is intense (big-time 2nd ML syndrome) & really becomes the story, making the message take 2nd place. The criminal's motives are mostly glossed over & the crime-ing was very uneven, but since it wasn't central to the story, it's okay. Not a lot of character development, but it did try to present a good message. Some great acting saved the show & made for a very fun watch.

    mydramalist.com/715821-cheer-u

    #CheerUp #치얼업 #HanJiHyun #한지현 #BaeInHyuk #배인혁 #KimHyunJin #김현진 #JangGyuRi #장규리 #WhooshReview

  11. #kDrama
    Cheer Up
    (2022 - Viki 16 1:10 eps)

    Yeonhee University's cheer squad has a long history, including a terrifying prophecy. A poor woman concerned only about supporting her family & paying tuition is persuaded to join the cheer squad for money. She realizes there is value in doing things you enjoy & having relationships. Other members of the cheer squad also find value in belonging & having others cheer you on.

    Interesting look at an unfamiliar (to the U.S.) part of Korean campus life. The love triangle is intense (big-time 2nd ML syndrome) & really becomes the story, making the message take 2nd place. The criminal's motives are mostly glossed over & the crime-ing was very uneven, but since it wasn't central to the story, it's okay. Not a lot of character development, but it did try to present a good message. Some great acting saved the show & made for a very fun watch.

    mydramalist.com/715821-cheer-u

    #CheerUp #치얼업 #HanJiHyun #한지현 #BaeInHyuk #배인혁 #KimHyunJin #김현진 #JangGyuRi #장규리 #WhooshReview

  12. #kDrama
    Cheer Up
    (2022 - Viki 16 1:10 eps)

    Yeonhee University's cheer squad has a long history, including a terrifying prophecy. A poor woman concerned only about supporting her family & paying tuition is persuaded to join the cheer squad for money. She realizes there is value in doing things you enjoy & having relationships. Other members of the cheer squad also find value in belonging & having others cheer you on.

    Interesting look at an unfamiliar (to the U.S.) part of Korean campus life. The love triangle is intense (big-time 2nd ML syndrome) & really becomes the story, making the message take 2nd place. The criminal's motives are mostly glossed over & the crime-ing was very uneven, but since it wasn't central to the story, it's okay. Not a lot of character development, but it did try to present a good message. Some great acting saved the show & made for a very fun watch.

    mydramalist.com/715821-cheer-u

    #CheerUp #치얼업 #HanJiHyun #한지현 #BaeInHyuk #배인혁 #KimHyunJin #김현진 #JangGyuRi #장규리 #WhooshReview


  13. Cheer Up
    (2022 - Viki 16 1:10 eps)

    Yeonhee University's cheer squad has a long history, including a terrifying prophecy. A poor woman concerned only about supporting her family & paying tuition is persuaded to join the cheer squad for money. She realizes there is value in doing things you enjoy & having relationships. Other members of the cheer squad also find value in belonging & having others cheer you on.

    Interesting look at an unfamiliar (to the U.S.) part of Korean campus life. The love triangle is intense (big-time 2nd ML syndrome) & really becomes the story, making the message take 2nd place. The criminal's motives are mostly glossed over & the crime-ing was very uneven, but since it wasn't central to the story, it's okay. Not a lot of character development, but it did try to present a good message. Some great acting saved the show & made for a very fun watch.

    mydramalist.com/715821-cheer-up

  14. #CheerUp (2022)
    #치얼업
    #kdrama

    emotional hardships and romance, there's also a mystery to solve.

    It's quite interesting to get a snippet of campus life in South Korea and such club as the cheering squad. It's different from cheerleading, as the goal is to make the crowd move with them.

    I developed a big second lead syndrome for Jin Sun-ho (#KimHyunJin #김현진), who also plays the handsome manager in #MySweetMobster.

    Vote: 9/10

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