Story - I really love the plot. Mind-blowing. The story is so new in my eyes, original story.
Acting - Their acting is so natural. I love it.
Music - It's daebak! The Scarlet Heart OST & Goblin OST feels are in this drama OST's. One of the best!
Rewatch Value - I watch drama ovee 5 times and I will watch it again and again.
The one & only thing I hate in this drama is the episodes. It deserves more! Like 40 episodes or more.
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Story:
The plot premise is very interesting and unique but was not very well executed. My biggest issue with the dreams is that how they work was never really fully explained. This is one of my biggest gripes with this and all Sci-fi/fantasy dramas- we need to know the rules so we can know the stakes. Without this, anything can happen for any reason and as a viewer you can't get as invested in the story. The dreams felt a bit contrived at times. There also wasn't really a solid plotline running throughout the entire show, and there was rarely any sense of urgency.
Acting:
I love them both to pieces but I feel like neither Lee Jong Suk or Suzy are strong enough actors to carry a drama on their own. Aside from their acting not being the strongest, they have very little romantic chemistry. Other than that, their characters are very well written and are fun and believable as friends. As well, the supporting cast have great chemistry with the leads and are very strong actors.
Music
The music was outstanding and very well utilized. This show, like the writers' other work, "I Hear Your Voice," also makes amazing use of an instrumental OST, which really adds to emotional moments.
Overall
Overall, I had my gripes with this drama but I enjoyed it. It had a stellar first few episodes, and kind of slowed down in the middle and sort of sputtered out at the end, but as a whole it was pretty good. As a viewer I feel like I put more effort into thinking about directions that both the plot and characters could have gone in than the writer did at times. Even though there were things I thought could have been done better, there was nothing I hated, and I don't regret watching it.
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T he Storyline was gold
I was never a Suzy fan but this drama made me think twice of her and her future roles to come.The drama blew me away with the quality of the content, I enjoyed every moment of this drama.
Everything was coordinated right like a perfect setup LoL but they did a great job. The OTS was my favorite
I don't know about you! but I can't stop listening to it, it's simple the best one of the year! beside another drama I won't mention here.
I just realized that it wasn't so much for the romance but the thrilled of the drama, like what's going to happened next and will she get the killer before he gets her/him/others. I don't have any disliked or maybe I was just too happy to watched it but the end could exceeded a little more with both main characters-romance.
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Very good drama, everything is good
This is the best drama i have watched,The story is very good, it not only about love story but friendship and about moral, where we have to do the right thing.
And the acting of FL, ML and second ML and also the bad guy very good.
I watched this drama because of ML, i like him in i hear your voice ( this also nice)
I like second ML too , he is so nice and handsome
And the chemistry between fl ml dan second ml so good. So never bored . The entire drama is good
Really worth it to watch
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I refused to give it a perfect 10 because there were a few plotholes here and there, and also, the chemistry between Lee Jong Suk and Suzy was not up to my expectations, especially when they were kissing, it just doesn't feel right, I can't seem to feel their love and passion, almost to the extent where I feel like they're robots kissing on command.
Moving on to the pros, the casts were all significant in their own ways. From the lead characters to the side characters, all of them played a part in making this drama memorable. Now, I do understand people have their own opinions and preferences, but to me, Suzy's acting has never been a problem for me, my first drama of her was Gu Family Book, and that was the drama that made me fall in love with her character, and she has never disappoint since then. Her acting in this drama was pretty flawless imo. Also, kudos to the villain, he did a great job in portraying his character, there were a lot of depths on his character, and it's worth it to keep an eye on him.
Some of the plots and scenes did exceed my expectations, but there are also some character developments which failed to meet my standards, one character in particular, Han Woo-tak. His character had so much potential and buildup, but sadly, it wasn't done well.
All in all, I love the storyline and the suspense. This drama is not perfect, but it's definitely worth watching, especially the comedy segments.
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Speaking of acting, I think everyone was apprehensive when saw Suzy in the cast, but she proved that she could be a good actress. Suzy played her character very well, she did a good.
Well, let's talk about this drama.
Story: (8.5/10)
It's very interesting. I was intrigued by what was going to happen and why Suzy had those dreams.
I found the story quite different and interesting but, yeah, had some holes. That's why i didn't give a very high score.
Acting / Cast: (9.0/10)
All of the cast did a good job. Jongsuk, well, we couldn't expect less from him, he nailed it as usual. Jung Hae In was very good to and so Suzy. The special characters that were appearing in the drama were very well interpreted by their actors and actresses.
Music: (8.5/10)
I loved the music! I'm so addicted to Suzy's song.
Rewatch Value: (7.5/10)
The drama is good but I think it's because it's interesting and intriguing in the first time you watch. I don't think it would be THAT interesting and cool if you watched it more often, so I gave this score.
Overall: (8.5/10)
The story is interesting, the characters are cool and well played. The drama contains several different characters, each one with their own story, some more interesting than others. He loses a bit of rhythm in the middle of the drama but overall, While You Were Sleeping manages to hold you to the end. I recommend :) :)
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Positives:
1- The OST: This drama has one of the most outstanding pieces of music I’ve ever heard. It also helps that the music was properly used, enhancing the tone of each scene incredibly. Enchanting is the word I’d use to describe it.
2- The Cinematography: The camera angles, the filters and the flow between scenes really stood out. The visuals were coherent with the mood of the screenplay.
3- The Supporting Cast: Mr. Choi and Wook Tak carried this drama for me. Interestingly enough, they stood out more than the leads.
Negatives:
1- The Plot: Although the concept was very interesting and you can tell effort was put into it, the story wasn’t articulated properly. It was all over the place. The writing was in desperate need of focus, direction and impact. The flow of the plot was jarring and didn’t connect well at some points. It also didn’t help that the drama became episodic in the middle, with a villain of the week kind of concept.
On the other hand, It felt like we were subjected to more filler than actual meat. The fact that the leads got to know each other as a couple through their dreams and not through actual interactions didn’t really help their relationship.
Sadly, Mr. Choi’s and Wook Tak’s pasts were dismissed too quickly. Proper focus on them was needed but the producers prioritized filler scenes over them. I wanted more.
2- The Leads:
-I’m a huge LJS fan. In fact, I watched this drama because he was in it. It saddens me to say that this was not his best performance. Did he feel…bored?, he clearly wasn’t putting much effort into it. I’ve seen what a great actor he is and this really felt flat. It could really boil down to the director not knowing how to exploit his potential.
On the other hand, it doesn’t help that this is like the millionth time we’ve seen him in the same stereotype of character. He really needs to get out of his comfort zone acting wise.
-Suzy’s acting is simply not my cup of tea. She doesn’t know how to connect with the audience nor with her character. She’s stoic, monotone, distant to the character she's trying to portray, unnatural and emotionally armored.
3- The Chemistry:
This is a character driven story so choosing the correct cast was crucial. The story relies on the romance aspect but the chemistry between Suzy and LJS was nonexistent. Both of them are responsible for that. To explain my point further, after watching so many LJS dramas, I’ve come to realize that his romantic scenes are carried by his counterparts, not by him. His peak in chemistry was with Han Hyo Joo and it was because she was the one openly and naturally expressing herself, and as the receptive one, LJS responded accordingly. With Suzy, they seemed awkward and distant. Neither of them looked interested. At some point, I even thought LJS was not the main romantic interest and Wook Tak was going to get the girl in the end. They both need work in that aspect.
Overall, I think the story has entertainment value but it didn’t come close to previous works such as Pinocchio and I Hear Your Voice.
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One of my favorite dramas and not just because of Lee Jong-seok
This is probably one of my favorite dramas of all-time.Okay, so I am a person who will stop wactching a drama even if I really like the actors. So keep that in mind.
The story line of this drama was really beautiful and I like drama's that take place in a legal/police industry so this was right up my ally with that. The plot that followed the main leads was interesting because there was an overall plot that didn't just focus on the main relationship. That is something that keeps a drama more interesting than just seeing a couple get together.
I will say that the dreams become a less important role throughout the drama which was okay but I felt like that was something very stressed in the synopses I read before watching it. Granted, it does have a lot to do with the story line, but the dreams themselves become less prominent.
I really liked Lee Jong-seok's character's development throughout the storyline especially in the end. This dram was able to pull emotions out of me in the end (if you've watched the show you probably know what scene I am talking about. The main lead had finally been able to connect parts of the story and discovered things about other characters but then is got so sad (sorry fro being vague, trying to not put a spoiler)
The ending is pretty happy if not a little too good but it made me happy none-the-less hehe.
I hope that you give it a chance!
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Personal Favorite! Lost count of the number of times I have already rewatched this.
Jung Jae Chan is so damn adorable and Nam Hong Ju is more so. They make a lovely couple and are such a treat to look at. I just love the idiotic things Jae Chan does, the casting directors did such a wonderful job with all the characters, especially Lee Jong Suk . He brings life to characters that are a little weird. Bae Suzy looks so damn phenomenal with her short hair, I know, right now, I'm focused on the visuals but dammit they all look fabulous.Coming to the story, I love it. I mostly skip the scenes with the flashbacks, because there are a some that were not needed. The creators should have tightened that part of the story. The rest was amazing. This is one of the dramas that I return to when I want to feel good and have a few laughs.
Did anyone notice the lottery numbers on the TV when they were investigating? I so wish Jae Chan would have turned around at the time, I just wanted to see his expression.
The best part about this drama is that the embarrassing moments that would in other dramas give us second hand embarrassment just make me laugh and appreciate the eccentricity of the characters. Each and every character in the show is also well written, be it a dramatic scene or a comedic one. The only dark spot is the death that I know of now but didn't see coming when I first watched the show.
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