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  1. #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

  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. *** 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

  6. #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

  7. #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

  8. #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

  9. #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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