just between lovers kdrama review

JustBetween Lovers begins its emotional picture through empathetic characters saddled with a traumatic experience.. JTBC's answer to the crime drama trend is a resonating drama which draws in JustBetween Lovers. A young woman attempts to live a normal life, but is scarred from the tragedy in her past, which took its toll on her family. She attempts to hold everyone together, but does not address her own pain. When she meets a troubled young man, the two grow close and begin to heal each other from their shared wounds. 34votes, 24 comments. I just recently finished binge watching Just Between Lovers (aka Rain or Shine) and loved it! For those trying to complete JustBetween Lovers is such an incredible Korean drama. I was always looking forward to the next episode and wishing it wasn't coming to an end. This is now my favourite drama and one that would never forget. I would say that the story line really hit home to me, it made me feel all kind of emotions but it never got confusing. Theliteral Korean title of "Just Between Lovers" reads as the space between lovers. It's a very instructive title, because most of what we see really is just Kang-doo and Moon-soo spending time together. They don't necessarily do anything. Interpreted in a purely narrative sense Kang-doo and Moon-soo mostly just run errands. Mann Will Sich Treffen Meldet Sich Aber Nicht. Completed Meineke5 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value It’s been almost a week since I finished the show and I still can’t get it out of my mind. That’s rare for me. The whole story feels so real. Like you could go out on the street and end up meeting characters like Moon Soo and Kang Doo. You feel their sadness, their desperation with circumstances and you find yourself rooting for them despite it all because they truly deserve a happy ending. Both the leads as well as supporting actors did a wonderful job. The chemistry between the leads was palpable and their romantic scenes will stay with you for a long long time. It’s been ages since I’ve wanted to binge watch on a show, and I’m happy to report that all the sleepless nights paid off. The story, character development and finally the ending make for a great watch. I feel like it was the end of something beautiful. I laughed, I cried, and felt everything the characters felt and learned to appreciate my own life a little bit have nothing but praises for the show. Good story, good acting, and great ost, especially Jun Ho’s one is a must watch as far as I’m More Was this review helpful to you? Completed char5 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value This review may contain spoilers why didn’t i drop this lol i’m genuinely shocked at how many 10s in a row i’m seeing. now, i’m not gonna say this is a terrible drama or one of the worst that i’ve seen, but how are people rating it so high?? at times i would just skip scenes that i don’t care for because they’re so irrelevant. now, i don’t easily get attached to characters and this is because of my low empathy, so it’s not completely fair to bring my emotions in this, but oh well. i hates most of the characters and towards the end i was begging for him main lead to die. if he did i probably would’ve rated this higher. a is being pretty nice actually. anyway, i skipped so many scenes and i didn’t care for any of the characters and i HATED gang doo, he was annoying as hell. i’m very surprised at myself that i didn’t drop this, but then again, lately, i’ve been dropping too many titles so i didn’t want to add another to my list. to sum it up, nothing was sad to me, it goes very slow at times, was predictable at other times, has stereotypical kdrama things, and was very melodramatic. but, it wasn’t TERRIBLE, so i’m not gonna say i completely hated the show. it was just annoying to watch. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed nadin3e5 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 What a roller coaster of emotions! Great drama about life and a very difficult love that needed time to heal deep emotional wounds it had everything from shyness to friendship, from deep scars to mesmerizing smiles, from healing to loving each other. I never came across such a pure romantic kdrama loved how they act with so deep emotions and how they beautifully delivered their emotions One of my faves!Just loved how the drama portrayed life and its thousand folds of irony. The acting was superb and topping it up with heart wrenching OST and AMAZING CINEMATOGRAPHY , this might just be the best drama of 2017. This drama has drawn a beautiful sketch of human life. And with the culmination of every episode each character became alive. As humans we all go through hard times in life. It's a part of being alive and it's the reality we all have to deal with. There are times we forget our value as a person because we are so blinded with these thoughts of loneliness, emptiness and ego. Somewhere along the road we become numbed with all the frustrations and dissatisfaction. But life itself isn't always about darkness and sadness, life is also filled with colors that makes it More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Elle5 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value There is something very special and moving about Just Between Lovers. The way this drama covers trauma and grief in its lead characters is pretty ground breaking. Lee Jun Ho is such a dreamboat here in his role of Lee Kang Doo. He is a complex character who feels like he doesn’t amount to much. Won Jin Ah in her role of Ha Moon Soo is on equal footing as the compassionate heroine. She is well-spoken and honorable. This drama is breathtakingly gorgeous as it explores how to best honor the lives lost in tragedy. There are no true antagonists in this drama. I appreciated how this drama painted everyone with their own weaknesses and fears. It’s quite a person who doesn’t usually gravitate toward melodramas, this is on a different level. If you are looking for something beautiful andmoving, give this one a try. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed PHope4 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value Not much can be said about this drama, that started simple and quite among the other big ones, and actually managed to pull of a great story, keep the interest high till the very ending and actually increased the emotional level pretty neatly. The performances were good as well, and the chemistry between the two main ones really good, though the focus was more on the tragedy rather the romance for most of it. At some point, however, it did got a bit tiring, though it picked up quickly after, almost turning Uncontrolably fond on me. Was this review helpful to you? Story Acting/Cast 10 Music Rewatch Value Just Between Lovers was a touching drama with a pretty pallet and a sweet couple. The characters were well written, the soundtrack was nice, and the directing was good…however, the over-used in general overbearing melodrama components made me slowly loose interest. I went in marathoning with fervor and ended up having to force myself to finish. I wouldn’t necessarily say it isn’t worth watching, you just have to be in the right mood for it. Ultimately—for me, anyway—it was forgettable. Was this review helpful to you? Story Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value JUST BETWEEN LOVERS .......this is not just a drama but a roller coaster ride of emotions,feels and healing our is by far one of the most beautifully shot dramas after Goblin with a melancholic scene looked like a beautiful picture crafted in a synopsis given here is quite simple but the drama is just the portrays human emotions so story is about Lee kang do and Ha moon soo who have a tragic past and are now suffering from that traumatic phase where their lives are story itself was so soothing that you gonna love it even though you are not a melodrama lover because its so real and heartwarming that you cannot wait for the next episode gave you some awesome explanations o f our convoluted story had an essence of KIM JI WON has excelled this time with his superlative can expect this from the director of Nice Guy and I remember has outdone himself in this writer Yoo bo ra has also done a nice job in transition of stories from one track to wil cry your heart out comes the biggest factor that made me write my second review is the acting of the of the jun ho was the heart of the a kpop star I never thought he would do good but he was outstanding and if he doesn't get an award for this then i would be really upset because he was freaking awesome in every every expression was priceless and when he was crying i couldn't stop my heart that was rustic guy lee kang doo having a heart is my charcter moon soo is a character with ehich everyone can relate though her sufferings were same as Kang doo but she had a strong capabilty of handling problems better than kang jin Ha is amazing in her first drama ,Being a newcomer she is so alive on screen and her chemistry with lee jun ho is with the leads if someone who captured my heart was sang man and offcourse my do scenes with both of them were others were good i loved the relationship between ma ri and yoo the second leads were good especially kang ha other actor have done justice to their was one of the most important factor of their song was good beautifully fitted to the a drama you will never fav drama deserve awards and even if they don't get it i know they have already won our BETWEEN THE LOVERS AND THE AUDIENCE................FIGHTING . Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed escaping3 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast Music 10 Rewatch Value YOU ARE MISSING ON A LOT IF YOU SKIP THIS !! I had been skipping this drama for long and I don't even know why, maybe I thought it will be dark which btw lives up to its expectations. The cast is amazing, the osts are perfect, the emotions you'll feel are unprecedented, the supporting characters are pure gold and know what they're doing. First drama where I clearly did not have to skip through scenes. Absolute gem. The story is beautifully unique, paces you through very calmly but you'll keep feeling a certain ache inside. What I loved the most was that there is no person in this drama who is wrong or right black and white. There are flaws and for a change THE CAST DOES TALK ABOUT IT AND RESOLVE THINGS IN THE MOST MATURE WAYS. The places where it's been shot will give you a fresh breath of air no doubt. You'll cry a lot though. HEAVILY RECOMMENDED!However, you would not want to rewatch it because some dramas are simply not meant to, not because they are not good but because those emotions and flow sometimes have to keep treasured. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 Why don’t you cut your heart out instead? This drama, I don’t know if I’ll ever do justice describing what I feel for it. When I began the drama, I knew it would be angst, but I wasn’t prepared for how much of it would play a part throughout the series. Even until the end your heart is in constant pain because of what the leads go through. What sets it apart is how brilliantly it’s depicted. The characters are going through traumas of their own, born of a shared traumatic event, and their way of dealing with it similar and yet different. After nearly a decade, they are brought back together to face their fears head on. The kind of events they go through, the pain, at times it feels so overwhelming that you need a break. In form of Moon So and Gong Doo, we see cute romance under whose layer lies a backstory that can both make or break you. It was their beautiful interactions that kept me going because at many points the angst felt too cinematography of this show is beautiful. So much is said in scenes which have no dialogues I love it when dramas do this! the OST is something you can listen to on repeat long after you’re done with the show. The story is so well written, the characters are perfectly flawed, the supporting characters grow on you and everything about this draws you in. I hope I’ll be able to go back to this one day and rewatch it. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed timotey3 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 Hands down, one of the best Kdramas I’ve ever seen. I mean it. Sweet, touching and heartbreaking, a slice-of-life series about people dealing with the fall-out of a terrible accident. It has everything, including physical and mental whump, PTSD, you name it. It’s like one of those amazing, 50+K slow-burn fics that break you and then piece you back together only to repeat that process over and over again… Incredible!Lee Junho’s Lee Kang Doo is one of the most amazing heroes I’ve seen to date. To watch how his integrity and brash honesty changes those around him and all that without him even realizing how important he’s become and to how many people is a thing to acting is simply phenomenal and I really hope that Lee Junho sticks with it. Not that he isn’t a great singer but I think he really found himself as an actor and I can’t wait what else he has in store because so far, all his series have been big hits for me, personally. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Jewel163 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 This review may contain spoilers This show is an absolute masterpiece! The song "Where to, When to" resembles "Mad World." And it's such a beautiful song. The storyline is filled with lots of ups and downs and I definitely had an emotional rollercoaster. Sang Man is too pure for this world, and the scene where he is so passionate to give up his liver for Lee Gang Doo is so heartwarming, I cried. Overall, I have nothing negative to say about this series, and I totally ship the two main leads. Their fated love was such a pleasure to witness, and every kiss made me leap with joy because it took so long for them to get to that point. To become comfortable and confident with one another was one of their greatest challenges. This is my number one favorite Korean drama, and I would rewatch again. Read More Was this review helpful to you? Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value Reading the summary of the drama and watching the previews, I was skeptical especially since the genre is a melodrama. I thought it was going to be overly dramatic but to my pleasant surprise, it wasn't. I think the writers did a fantastic job with addressing tragedies and the human emotions that come with it without being overdramatic. It was very different from dramas that I have watched but it was also real, which I liked. The main couple was great and adorable. I like how the female lead and the male lead took their time to realize their feelings and get together because both were dealing with the tragedy in their own way. Bottomline is it's a fantastic drama. Read More Was this review helpful to you? recaps discussion news cast 207 April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 You can only pick one Drama with the best OST by DB Staff You can only pick one, and boy the pressure is on. 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What kept you reaching for more or agonizing when there was no more, and what made you want to throw your remote... Tags Black Knight, I'm Not a Robot, Jugglers, Just Between Lovers, Mother, Radio Romance, What We're Watching 1 2 Premium Supporter Currently Airing Completed hardpliers184 people found this review helpful Story 10 Acting/Cast 10 Music 10 Rewatch Value 10 I wanted to be one of the first ones to write this review. Why? I didn’t even finish the last episode properly yet. Because this drama completely played with my emotions and made the beginning of 2018 so amazing!Seldom can dramas make me feel this frustrated, excited, bubbly all in one episode. That’s what an incredible drama should do with you - completely play with your feelings, make you question certain things. The genre is definitely melodramatic so prepare to feel heart-broken and to weep a whole lot. However, this is also a realistic drama showing the unfortunate lives of two humans and their natural approach to romantic love. Seeing the two characters develop feelings for each other and being connected in the past made my heart oh so weak. I’m a sucker for the main characters to have a bomb chemistry. And oh boy, the lead actors killed it! First, Won Jin Ah is currently one of the most memorable young and starting actresses out there for me. She was so professional with how she transferred her character’s feelings. I have to say, this was my first time seeing Lee Jun Ho’s performance as well and not only is he an amazing actor, but a singer as well. Speaking about music, the OST was so sincere, the songs made such an impact on all of the scenes, and me included. To add, I appreciate that the viewers got to see the different lives and struggles of the supporting characters. Each of them have their own unique story which makes this drama worth rewatching all over again!Also, I felt the need to address something as well. Never drop a drama if you’re not sure on how the ending is going to turn out like. The natural progression of the drama, the characters, their developing stories are what make this series worth watching.Overall, this drama makes you appreciate life even more and live your life to the fullest every day somehow. I bow down to the creators of this drama for giving me a thrilling rollercoaster ride full of incredible emotions! Read More Was this review helpful to you? Completed Richel9 people found this review helpful Story Acting/Cast Music Rewatch Value I was originally going to post a simple comment regarding my two cents on this drama, but then I figured that it's impossible to condense all of my thoughts into anything less than a whole review. After all, I talk a biggest danger of being on this platform or any similar site, really is getting swept up in the mob mentality that is a high rating. Time and time again, I begin watching a drama with high hopes just because so many other people loved it. Sometimes, I agree. Other times, I find that I have basically scammed myself through other viewers' preferences. One of those other times was my recent experience with Just Between Between Lovers is, by far, not a bad show. I completely understand why so many viewers fell into it. The casting choices, the cinematography, the soundtrack. There’s a lot to brag about. The plot choice is a challenge, but one I commend the writer for choosing. PTSD, survivor's guilt, depression; these things are incredibly difficult subjects to put into a drama without being insensitive, inaccurate, or both. While I’m not entirely dissatisfied with how the writer depicted these mental conditions, I do feel that she should have gone much further. I didn’t really get into the heads of the characters as much as I expected; so my heart didn’t hurt for them at all. For Just Between Lovers, the characters should have been the main point. We can understand the technicals of what they went through just by reading a synopsis. In that case, it’s the show’s responsibility to show us more about them; not merely history, but who they are down to every nerve in their body. Okay; maybe that's pushing it for a 16-episode drama, but you understand what I mean? I want to relate to them on some level. Instead, the writer relied too much on the fallacy that “tragedy” automatically equates to a sympathetic audience. In trying to make us viewers feel sad with a truckload of melodrama, we end up not feeling too sad at I admit that I'm frequently too much of a stickler for well-written characters, I firmly believe that this oversimplification of characters was what failed this show. There were just too many characters to deal with effectively and all at once. The writer was trying to show that everyone is dealing with their own inner demons, which is fine; but then why do I not feel anything for any of them except for the smallest shred of pity? The experience was very similar to when you watch news broadcasts about car accidents you might wince, feel bad because of what happened. But you most likely don’t have a great enough connection with the victim to truly feel bad for him as a person. That’s a big issue for a drama in which it’s all about seeing the characters as real and everything, I think that the writer wasted the most time on the romance aspect. The irony of naming a script “Just Between Lovers” and have a viewer hate the romance. Ouch. This might’ve just been a trickle-down effect of me not liking the character development enough to appreciate the relationships. I tried to like it, and the pairing was cute; but not anything groundbreaking. It seemed as if the romance was an excuse for more melodrama that the show didn’t need. The saving grace for Just Between Lovers was the acting. I may have felt lukewarm toward their characters, but I’d be spitting lies if I claimed I wasn’t immersed by Junho and Jinah in each of their more intense scenes. I only completed this show because of them. The amount of emotion that these two harbor in their eyes, namely when they’re crying, is appallingly wonderful. Especially Junho; the amount of acting talent that this singer has is unfair. It’s a real shame that their characters weren’t written better, otherwise the acting would have been the writer could have done more with the characters instead of focusing on the story alone. Had there been more focus in the character department, I would hardly have any complaints. Read More Was this review helpful to you?

just between lovers kdrama review