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Pathetic FL and Selfish ML
I'm trying to like this show but my interest in started dropping by Ep 4 and it took me a while to pick it back up again Ep5.The FL becomes annoying as she comes off not only as desperate but almost obsessed and pathetic towards the ML. Of course, it's easy to see that she gets mixed msgs from the ML but even though he rejects her, she doesn't give up.
Then we have to watch this cruel deity and a foolish "fairy", the ML, just basically hash it out for what? Because the ML accidentally shot himself with his own arrow and fell in love with the wrong woman? Makes no sense that the deity wouldn't be able to lift the spell of the cupid's arrow. Whatevs. Why is that deity, (God of Fate),such an a-hole anyways?
Then about the ML...You would think that after living 500 years in punishment and also cruelly subjecting his friends to the same punishment, that the ML would learn a lesson. Even after the fact that two women that he opened his heart to not only died, but one was viciously murdered. But did he learn his lesson? Nope. Apparently not. His selfishness stirs up more trouble. Not only he is selfish in regards to his friends who are suffering from the same punishment but his selfishness towards the lives of women who have died or who are in danger because he opened his heart to them. After the murder of one of the women, you'd think he would self-sacrifice his feelings to prevent any future tragedies and murders, but it's apparent that it isn't heading that way. It also makes no sense that his friends don't seem to concerned that he might fall back in love.
The perilla leaf scene and the FL getting jealous of her friend being helped is the stupidest, childish writing. I don't get how she's supposed to be a grown, career woman but she acts like a highschooler in love with her crush. Her character is so immature and childish. The ML specifically tells the FL not to go out and of course, she goes out. Why are they making these women so dumb? I'm also so over this FL being drunk all the time. It's too much. Alcoholism isn't attractive. I'm losing count how many times she been piggybacked home. It's such a writer's cop out and an excuse to add unnecessary kissing scenes. Why not just be sober and courageous at the same time? This is just lazy writing to me.
Worst of all, the storylines and genres of this drama goes all over the place. One minute we see the past Joseon era, then there's present time and the recent murder, then it goes back to that past of the other murders, then there's the love triangle, in the Joseon past and present time, then there's the FL and ML rom-com antics that seems so out of place. Their characters are so immature at most points all the while there's a serial killer on the loose. And then we go back to past lives and back and forth all over the place. Then the deity shows outta nowhere. Then there's the ML's useless friends and what's the point of the dog turning back to a human sometimes? After 500 years, you'd think that all these guys would be very wise, mature and serious. But apparently their lives just seem to be spent being lazy and good for nothing but basically shooting love arrows. Even that whole storyline gets randomly put in. We stopped hearing about the punishment being over soon, then it's back on topic. So when exactly will the metamorphosis happen? Also, the ML being a cupid, sometimes they want you to think he's powerful but you can't take him seriously because he looks so young and his actions are often immature.
It feels like mutiple different writers wrote different versions of this drama and they mashed all the ideas together awkwardly and while it lies in a messy pile, they randomly pull out scripts.
I'll update my post at the end if I can make it that far without dropping it. Finished ep6 atm.
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Not recommended
This is the first drama I really wished that the ML won't fall for the FL. There was no chemistry at all at least I couldn't feel anything. I started because they are soo good looking .. ended the drama just cause I wanted to know why the killer committed the crimes but I wasted my time! Such a bad plot with unnecessary scenes. don't waste your time over it.Was this review helpful to you?
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Only the leads characters are good
1/ STORY:A fairy Cupid lives a forbidden love with a human. It is the depiction of this forbidden love. How it happened and what were the consequences. Will they manage to break the curse and be together?
2/ WHAT I LIKED
- The two lead characters, their personalities, how they got together, how they discovered the truth about their common past...
3/WHAT I DID NOT LIKE
- The thriller plot. It was convoluted and messy and repetitive.
- The romance throughout time. Hard to follow as we are spoon-fed by flashbacks. Gods's actions and discourses hardly understandable or logic.
- Second couple is a joke and finally not a couple.
- No endearing character apart from the lead couple. BFF is uninteresting. Fairies are useless. One of them is a liability occupying too much screentime for nothing.
4/ ACTORS:
- Good acting from the lead actors but good actors can't save a bad script.
5/OST: Good enough
6/ REWATCH VALUE: None
7/ OVERALL: Only the cute romance between the present version of the lead couple kept me following this. Their version in the past were in overly complicated convoluted situation. This drama was a mixture of many genres historical fantasy serial killer comedy ... that made it hardly digestible. Honestly, it is a disappointment, and I cannot recommend this drama. 7.5/10.
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More than a romantic fantasy, it's a noir!
The title is a bit misleading, it makes you think that it is a Romantic Fantasy comedy but instead it has noir implications complete with a serial killerThe Fantasy Story is there because he is Cupid bound to live among humans for 500 years waiting for the last Metamorphosis to return to his place but something goes "wrong" and so he meets a beautiful vet who however turns out to be the love of his life precisely for him who cannot have any ties, especially with humans. However their story between ups and downs, memories and tragedies will have the right ending.
The story of the killer is also well told and until the end you don't expect the killer.
Nice chemistry between Jang Dong Yoon and Nana nice kisses, some comedy and some tragedy but overall a good drama to watch!
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solides Drama
sorry my english is awful.... I tried in german....Keine Ahnung warum das Drama eine schlechtere Durchschnittswertung als andere hat. Es ist ein solides Drama was durchaus mit anderen seiner Art mithalten kann. Ich hab mich leider auch ein wenig von den Meinungen beeinflussen lassen. Vonwegen fehlende Chemie zwischen den Schauspielern. Man sollte die Serie bis zum Ende schauen, bevor man derartige Meinungen raus haut. Die Chemie stimmt ab dem Moment, wo sich die Protagonisten näher kommen.
Diese Serie hat alles was man für ein gutes Drama braucht...eine (unvorhersehbare) spannende Story, sympathische Charaktere, eine Dreiecks Geschichte und Herzschmerz.
Bei einer Wertung unter 8, hätte ich ja jetzt dann wenigstens mit nem schlechten Ende gerechnet...aber auch das ist nicht.
Ich hab schon echt viel Müll gesehen, aber das hier gehört einfach nicht dazu.
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No idea why this drama has a worse average rating than others. It's a solid drama that can definitely compete with others of its kind. Unfortunately, I also let myself be influenced a little by the opinions. Because of this there is a lack of chemistry between the actors. You should watch the series to the end before throwing out such opinions. The chemistry is right from the moment the protagonists get closer to each other.
This series has everything you need for a good drama... an (unpredictable) exciting story, likeable characters, a love triangle and heartbreak.
With a rating below 8, I would have at least expected a bad ending... but that's not the case either.
I've seen a lot of trash, but this just isn't one of them.
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Meh
"My Man Is Cupid" presents an intriguing premise with the character Cheon Sang Hyeok (Jang Dong Yoon) as a cupid on his 28th reincarnation mission to mend his wings. His matchmaking endeavors, particularly with Oh Baek Ryeon (Nana), a charming yet unlucky-in-love veterinarian, offer a unique twist. Despite its interesting mix of fantasy, mystery, and romance elements, the series falls short in its execution. The portrayal of Korean police as stupid may be resentment from writers and producers, and the abundance of plotlines, including mythical creatures, reincarnation, and murder mysteries, feels disjointed and overwhelming. The drawn-out crime and past-life mysteries, coupled with insignificant characters, detract from the overall viewing experience. Ultimately, while the show has its entertaining moments, its lack of cohesion and excessive subplots may leave viewers feeling frustrated and disconnected from the central storyline. The addition of unnecessary and uninteresting characters that contribute little to the overall plot, making an already convoluted storyline even more overwhelming. The inclusion of multiple cupids and a love triangle is deemed tiresome and unappealing. The recurring theme of pets becoming victims in the series is discomforting.Despite these shortcomings, the main couple's chemistry is a standout feature that kept me engaged until the end. The lead actors' performances and the background music are highlighted as the show's redeeming qualities.
However, I find the ending lacking in originality and excitement, and I feel that it falls short after a promising buildup. The repetitive nature of the conclusion is noted as a drawback, leaving me unimpressed.
In summary, while "My Man is Cupid" struggles with superfluous characters and a cluttered narrative, the strong chemistry between the main leads and their performances, as well as the soundtrack, elevate the viewing experience. Despite these positive aspects, the unsatisfying and repetitive ending detracts from the overall impression of the drama.
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this drama could have been a 10...
Overall this drama was really my style. Without doubt one of the best thriller subplot I have ever watched in a kdrama. The killer mystery was just the best ever, and the police team among my favorites for this genre of kdrama. The chemistry between the two main leads? Incredible. The slowburn? Great. But... what was that end... I was really disappointed by the end... like up until episode 15 I was so glued to the screen my eyes were hunting. Episode 16 felt directed by a whole different person I don't get it... I love this drama but will forever be bitter but that rushful and exaggerated ending. I wanted the two have a happy ending however, there were so many other ways they could have done it without ruining it so much.Was this review helpful to you?
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interesting story line!
hello just finished this drama! it was very bingeable and cute! loved nana in this i felt like i could really relate to her character. i loved how she was chasing cupid so cute teeeheheh. and her quirkiness. the inevitable murder mystery case made it so annoying tho????i hate murder stuff in a rom com and WHY THE HELL DID HE NIT GET CAUGHT. like it’s not that hard. how did they not catch him when he got in the prison… bro had my anxious as fuck. but yeah. cute couple (kinda) i saw the chemistry a little bit when they’re like fooling around but other than that it got a little awk in some scenes. idk. some gaps in the story too like what is that little stone thing sanghyuk had?? and did he know that all 3 girls were the same person?? like didn’t make that much sense…. ok. but done. average drama i thinkWas this review helpful to you?
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(Mild spoiler) Cute but with a pretty heavy dose of trauma and some plot holes/weirdness
Executive SummaryWatch it. It’s really pretty good and has a very nice ending. I don’t agree with the very low ratings, although it is not a “great” series. Fantasy is not my thing, but I did enjoy this series.
There is a mystery running throughout the series and they don’t reveal what is really up until near the end, and it was a bit of a surprise. So they did a good job.
The cast is great, especially the main couple (Nana and Jang Dong-Yoon) and the FL’s roommate (Gong Min-Jung). The main couple is pretty dour most of the time, because of their sad past. And that may be why some folks think the main couple lacks chemistry. But what makes the series work, for me, is that the lighter moments are really cute. When the FL is happy she lights up the room and steals the show! I would love to see her in more of a RomCom role where there is more happy and less sad. I think she would absolutely knock it out of the park in such a role. I’ll cross my fingers :-)
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And super extra points to the writers for giving us quite a few minutes of happiness at the end, and glimpse into the future of the couple after they are able to reunite. We need more of these types of upbeat and more complete endings. Yay!
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Drama with no boring episodes
Disclaimer : It's my own pov so please don't judge as everyone has their own taste.My man is cupid , this drama I agree there's some overlapping plot like past life connection but the whole drama was a 9 / 10 because I have seen many dramas like King the land , A good day to be a dog , My demon I dropped these dramas mostly at ep 8 or 9 because i found the storyline to be repeated somehow or there wasn't any spark to keep going . Past life connection is a trend these days in k drama but we shouldn't judge the drama because it has this plot , a good day to be a dog and mg demon has past life connection too but the story line isn't worthy enough. My man is cupid has NO BORING EPISODES !!!! It's such a crucial point to have no boring episodes because people do drop dramas due to this thing. The way how each episode kept me awake , made me use my brain cells to solve the mystery . It's a very good drama to watch if you need romance but a bit less and a good storyline to keep u invested throughout the drama. Because sometimes in a drama only romance drops Its points. Ahh for the rewatch I think i would rewatch it again after 1 year or so..
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Can Cupid also fall in love with me? Asking for a man
Whenever I watch a drama, I look for three things:1. Is the story good?
2. Is the acting good?
3. Do I want to go lie down on train tracks?
And believe me when I say, it’s only a ten if number three has a 60% chance of happening.
In conclusion, My man is Cupid is a freaking good drama. I love the actors, the story of their forbidden love, and how, even tho both of them know they are possibly going to be hit by a white truck in the near future, they still fight for each other.
In addition to a good chemistry between the actors, the story itself is pretty good. Good mystery elements, funny moments, and romance filled scenes.
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The chemistry between ML and FL is amazing.
The chemistry between ML and FL is amazing. Episode 1 was disappointing, but the story gets more interesting from episode 2 and the characters of the two main leads are worth enjoying. The setting, which twists the story of Cupid and Psyche, and the two lead actors fit so well together that it's a pleasure just to watch. The setting of choosing the person you love and rejecting the fate that someone else has decided for you, as well as their acting and appearance, all work together surprisingly well. If I were the director, I would have deleted the funny Cupid outfit and Cupid's friends' jokes. But ML is beautiful. He is an actor who can speak with his eyes. FL finally met an acting partner who matched her and blossomed. FL and ML are giving emotional acting that adds depth to the light drama. I hope I like the ending of this drama too.Was this review helpful to you?
