Details

  • Last Online: 1 day ago
  • Gender: Female
  • Location: Egypt
  • Contribution Points: 0 LV0
  • Roles:
  • Join Date: March 6, 2023

Saturdays

Egypt

Saturdays

Egypt
A Time Called You korean drama review
Completed
A Time Called You
11 people found this review helpful
by Saturdays
Sep 9, 2023
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 7.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 4.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

not bad

As a fan of the original drama, I have to admit that this adaptation fell short in terms of directing and script. It lacked that special Korean touch that made the original stand out.

For Jeon Yeobeen's character, I noticed that her lines were somewhat repetitive. However, I must say that she portrayed the sorrowful moments quite well. Among the main cast, she definitely gave the strongest performance.

Unfortunately, Ahn Hyoseop wasn't able to capture Li Zi Wei's mischievousness in the same way as the original actor. Li Zi Wei's character was known for his cheeky expressions and funny antics, which made him so lovable. Hyoseop's acting in this adaptation felt a bit flat in comparison.

Kang Hoon's character didn't quite emphasize his hearing disability as much as in the original. It felt like something was lacking in his portrayal. Overall, Kang Hoon's acting didn't leave a strong impression either.

On a positive note, the cinematography was outstanding in this remake, even surpassing the original. However, I felt that the OSTs didn't have that "WOW" factor. The iconic Wu Bai's Last Dance and the opening song "Someday or Oneday" didn't quite live up to their potential.

The original Someday or One Day was an incredible drama. It had a compelling portrayal of mental health struggles, beautiful romances and friendships, and a captivating soundtrack that truly enchanted me.

If you have already watched the Taiwanese version, I would recommend giving this Korean remake a pass. While the overall plot and storyline are still good, it doesn't quite live up to the original. However, I appreciate that they provided a happy ending in the Korean version.
Was this review helpful to you?