Airingdates: 2017/12/11~2018/01/30. Link. 16 episodes - Mon, Tues 23:00. Also known as "Rain or Shine" and "Just Lovers". Synopsis. "Just Between Lovers" is about the people who are great because they suffer fantastically through life. They live lives that full of obstacles and still deliver a message of hope and love.
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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.
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?
Reviews& Comments Synopsis A building collapse ties the fates of three young people years later. Ten years ago, the S Mall collapsed due to shoddy construction, killing 48 people inside. Ha Moon Soo (Won Jin Ah) was there with her younger sister, who perished in the accident.
Netflix HomeUNLIMITED TV SHOWS & MOVIESSIGN IN2017 Maturity Rating13+ 1 Season DramaTwo survivors of a building collapse discover support and love in each other as they overcome the pain of loss and reconstruct a hopeful Jun-ho, Won Jin-a, Lee Ki-wooCreatorsKim Jin-won, Yu Bo-raEpisodesRain or ShineMore DetailsWatch offlineAvailable to downloadThis show is...Bittersweet, Emotional, RomanticCastLee Jun-hoWon Jin-aLee Ki-wooKang Han-naNa Moon-heeYun Yoo-sunAn Nae-sangTae In-hoYoon Se-aKim Kang-hyunPark Hee-vonPark Myung-sinNam Gi-aePark Gyu-youngKim Hye-junNam Da-reumPark Si-eunMore Like ThisComing Soon
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I just recently finished binge watching Just Between Lovers aka Rain or Shine and loved it! For those trying to complete the 2022 kdrama challenge, I made a list of categories it can fit in-some will depend on your personal circumstances. 3. A drama that won an award in the r/KDRAMA awards. It tied for best romance in the 2018 genre awards. 6. A drama featured in a meme/screencap post on r/KDRAMA see xnphile's post below. 8. Drama set in the season you were born-if born in fall or winter 9. Drama featured on the r/kdrama banner list 11. A drama that came out the year you joined the subreddit-2017 14. A drama featuring a found family Lee Gang Du has several people around him, "granny," the hostess club owner, his good friend Sang Man, and his landlady. Ha Mun Su has her good friend, as well as the auntie who helps run her mom's bathhouse. 16. A drama starring a Kpop girl/boy group member that debuted before 2010 Jun Ho is a member of 2pm, which debuted in 2008 18. A drama inspired by a review written in r/KDRAMA There are several such reviews. well, at least on r/kdramarecommends. I'm not sure if posts on that forum count. Maybe if you read this review before watching, it will count! 19. A drama that shows your profession or lifestyle doctor, architect, construction, hair dresser, webtoon writer-not sure how to classify Ha Mun Su's profession-she builds architectural models. 20. A drama set in multiple timelines There are several flashbacks and we learn more of the story of the tragedy. 23. A drama featuring sandwich product placement-it's subtle, but in one of the episodes, the main character brings Subway sandwiches back to the office. 24. A drama where one of the lead actors contributed an OST to the drama. Jun Ho contributed an OST. 27. A drama featuring a randomly selected trope. Some of the featured tropes the last two depend on how the trope must be interpreted a. loan sharks b. wrist graps c. piggy back ride d. childhood connection e. drinking herbal tea for interpretation-missing the last boat. They don't, but the female lead references it. g. staying for ramen. Again, not sure how this is meant to be interpreted. Do the leads actually have to use staying for ramen as code for sex, or if the leads just have to sleep together. 31. A drama featuring an umbrella on one of the promotional posters This drama is about two people who suffered through a tragic accident together in the not-so-distant past. Their paths cross and they find love and healing as they deal with their past trauma. What I liked about the drama The OTP. I found the chemistry between the OTP to be amazing. It's a very different feeling than most romcoms; it's not so much about "sparks" and heart fluttering moments, but rather about a deepening trust and an emotional connection that is built on something more than attraction. Their physical relationship is more believable than others; they communicate well generally, and they stay by each other's sides. The connection is established much earlier on in this drama than in most romances. There are relatively few tropes in this drama, compared to others. Yes, I've mentioned a few above, but the drama doesn't feel tropey. Most of the tropes fit organically in the story. Some but not all of the side stories. I loved the ML Gang Du's relationship with his "found family," especially with his "granny." Their relationship was deep and caring. His relationship with the landlady's son, Sang Man, is also beautiful. There's a moment when Sang Man talks about God blessing Gang Du by sending someone good into his life, and Gang Du quietly remarks that Sang Du is one of those blessings sent to him. The cinematography. This drama was so beautifully filmed. Some of the scenes, especially on the docks either at sunset or sunrise, are breathtaking. What I liked less. I didn't love all of the side stories. The shouty CEO of the construction company who seemed too much a caricature. I wasn't that taken by the story of Mun Su's friend, the webtoon writer. And I didn't care too much for the second leads. This got a bit angsty at times. It's not a light, fluffy watch by any stretch of the imagination! Watch this if you like slow, contemplative dramas that are beautifully filmed you like complex characters you like realistic romance with no love triangles you like dramas that are relatively free of tropes Don't watch this if you don't like angst you can't stand any noble idiocy
Toadmit to really wanting healing was what Kang-doo needed even more than the liver transplant. Review by William Schwartz "Just Between Lovers" is directed by Kim Jin-won-I, written by Yoo Bo-ra, and features Lee Junho, Won Jin-ah, Lee Ki-woo, and Kang Han-na Watch on Viki William Schwartz Staff writer.
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?
JustBetween Lovers Kdrama Review. 18 new korean dramas you should watch (spring 2021). When he was 15, lee gang doo dreamt of playing for the korean national soccer team, but the serious injury he incurred destroyed. Drama Potato KDrama Just Between Lovers [Review] from thedramapotato.blogspot.com.
Title Just Between Lovers, Rain or Shine, Just in Love Episodes 16 Genre Drama, Tragedy, Romance, Family, Accident, Melodrama Story 9 out of 10 Characters 8 out of 10 Cinematography 8 out of 10 The Drama was filmed in Busan I have a confession to make, dear reader, I am a sucker for melodramas. And Just Between Lovers was one of the best Korean Drama Molodramas I have ever watched. The story is original and unique and the darkness of it all, just enough to keep us going. So, if you are a melodrama lover like I am, you should definitely give this one a try. Story Moon Soo wants to be an architect. But she hasn’t gotten her break yet. So, she works at her mother’s sauna. Years ago, she and her sister had gone to a shopping center, where her sister, a kid model, was to film a commercial. Moon Soo was supposed to watch out for her, but she walked away to meet a boy she was texting. A few minutes later, an earthquake brings the building down. Moon Soo is saved after a while, but her sister is lost. Her mother blames her for that and she even got divorced from their dad. Walking back to her house one day, Moon Soo finds a man nearly beaten to death. She helps him. After that, she gets hired in a project to rebuilt that shopping center that had caused her and her family so much suffering. Regardless, Moon Soo takes the offer. She then meets that man that she saved, Kang Doo. Kang Doo was too in the shopping center when it had collapsed. He had seen Moon Soo and had been amazed by her. After the accident, and while stuck underneath the ruins, he had helped her survive. Unfortunately, he injured his leg and his dreams of becoming a football player vanished. He had been getting by since then by doing odd jobs, with no real purpose in life. Even though they shared the same tragic past, they managed to make each other happy The story was really dramatic and, especially when it came to the tragedy, they presented it so well that the characters’ feelings were easily coming through. The couple was two people struggling to forget what had happened to them and move on, each one in its own way. However, the ending was too cliché for me. Although I was relieved, it could have been presented better. Characters Moon Soo is the leading lady of the drama, a strong young woman who struggles to overcome her problems. Her dreams of becoming an architect are tangled with her past, which she can’t escape. Her family problems are even worse, as the accident had destroyed them. Won Jin Ah was really good as Moon Soo. She was a plain Jane at first, but she managed to shine through. Her dramatic scenes were especially good. Kang Doo is a man with no plan. He is living in the past and struggling to accept his reality. He meets Moon Soo and finally finds a reason to live. Lee Jun Ho of 2PM was a happy surprise. His performance in this drama was great, setting the foundation for a good career, though Wok of Love set that back a little. Main Poster Cinematography The accident was presented decently enough, as it was the main difficulty when it came to cinematography that this drama had. The rest was simply creating a gloomy atmosphere for the romance to flourish. Overall My overall rating is 8 out of 10. Although the drama was really good and the romance sweet and intense, the ending was horrible. I have been watching asian dramas and anime for some years now. This blog is about my reviews and my opinion on the dramas only. View all posts by kjreviews928468066
Theres a strong emphasis on subtle human emotion and quiet sadness, which makes for a poignant viewing. In many ways it feels exactly right for this type of storytelling, but it's up to personal taste whether this can become a deal-breaker for some viewers. That being said, the drama is not dull by any means.
9/10 Stunning and Poignant Just Between Lovers is a story of love, life, and tragedy. Shot like a big budget Hollywood Indie film, the cinematography is gorgeous, and the soundtrack keeps the viewer on their toes, one minute cute and quaint, the other minute full of echoing, melancholy strings. The tone is consistently morose, with small flashes of happiness that is a sad but accurate reflection of is an absolute tour-de-force in this - his performance is absolutely stunning and award worthy. Jin-Ah Won is also fantastic as our leading lady, and the supporting cast are noteworthy but not overpowering. Overall this is a wonderfully told story of two young people struggling to live despite a tragedy, and finding love along the way. 12 out of 12 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 8/10 The Will To Move Forward After Disaster This melodrama has good reviews, but I kept postponing it at my To See List, because I can't stand seeing tears and fears after my working hours. Now I'm glad I did it. Just Between Lovers is heavy stuff, but also a touching story about a tragic event, its devastating impact on everybody involved, and the will to move drama begins with the quarreling teenager Ha Moon Soo. Her mother wants her to babysit her younger sister. Moon Soo has other plans for the day, she likes to meet her boyfriend at the local shopping mall. Moon Soo decides to bring her sister along, leaving her at the escalators, speeding towards her date meanwhile observed, and secretly admired by another schoolboy, the 15 year old Lee Gang Doo. Suddenly, the whole shopping mall collapses due to a construction failure, taking the life of 48 people, including Ha Moon Soo's sister and boyfriend. Moon Soo and Gang Doo both survive the catastrophe, but their life and dreams are shattered. She is living with guilt towards her parents who aren't able to cope with their grief. Moon Soo's mother is a drunk, her father abandons them. Gang Doo spends his days as a lone wolf, fighting through physical and emotional pain, struggling to support his sister and pay back a hefty debt. Ten years later they meet again as they both work for the same company led by the off spring of the managers who were once responsible for the disastrous shopping mall. Everybody wants to atone for the past by planning a better construction this time at the accident site. Will they be able to move forward and embrace the future?The GoodThis drama is unique, unlike any other k-drama I've seen. The male lead isn't the usual rich, nasty tempered, or cold man. He is very intense, a tragic anti hero, disturbed by heavy melancholy. The female lead isn't the typical poor, bubbly girl. She's a total introvert. Perhaps she was once a sassy teenager, now she's a Plain Jane suffering from parentification. It's wonderful to see how damaged people manage to develop feelings, let alone romantic feelings for each other. The romance and human relationships are so beautiful in this drama. Every character is well written, not good, not bad, with uncertainties and flaws. The story is based on a real disaster in 1995 when the Sampoong Departmental Store in Seoul collapsed, killing 501 people, but the focus is on the aftermath, and the will to move BadSome storylines minimize the huge impact of the first episodes, making it less realistic. The story arc of Moon Soo's parents is very depressing, if not dull. They don't show any character development. Gang Doo encounters every problem possible, this was really too much for me to behold, but his mental illness, a Post Traumatic Syndrome, is downsized like he has the flew, simply cured by a cuddle from Moon in all this drama is superb and a MUST SEE. The casting is perfect, the chemistry on point. Kudos for Lee Jun Ho's screen appeal. I fell for his character, not only as a romantic interest, but also as a lonely boy who takes life lessons from an old medicine woman played by veteran actress Na Moon Hee. I loved their interaction. All actors did a good job. They gave the story an authentic feel. The beautiful cinematography and soundtrack added to the look and feel of a high budget movie. So if you're ready for some heartfelt sorrow besides intense romance, this is for you. 13 out of 13 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Best drama based on a real life tragedy This is sensitively written drama which explores the effects of a mall collapse on the survivors and their families with their emotional and physical scars. It is loosely based on the real life collapse so the stories ring true because of small details. The effect on their lives is incredibly poignant and movingly told without too much overacting or hysterics. The story can almost seem too sad at times but the kindness of the people who care for our hero is so much more touching for that. Lee Junho does a convincing job as the survivor who has a spunky attitude but is damaged. Nam Da Reum excellently plays his younger self. Won Jin Ah is good as the one who blocked it out and is quite cheerful. But the supporting characters are interesting and involving too. Especially like the versatile Yoon Se Ah as a bar owner with a heart of gold. I like her relationship with the bad CEO. The sort of villains aren't one dimensional at all and Kang Ha Na is a believable secondary lead with a realistic relationship with architect played by Lee Ki Woo. This series will grip you till the end. 6 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 9/10 Good Enough 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. 15 out of 19 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Underdog Drama and A Must-See! This drama starring Won JinAh and Lee JunHo of 2PM was just added to Netflix and it is powerful in its tragic storyline but also as a great character study of the broken characters these outstanding actors play that needed counseling but never received it, instead they are both plagued by sadness, anger, guilt and emotional pain from the tragedy. When they meet it's under sad circumstances and I really appreciate the writing and outstanding performances by all the cast! MUSTSEE! 12 out of 12 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. __icon expander-icon " width="12" height="8" viewBox="0 0 12 8" xmlns=" 8/10 Lovely mature romance I gave the series a high rating because of the historical story handled so well, and the leads, whose love story is so poignant, but the sub-plots left me cold, and I wish the FL had been more passionate with Jun Ho's character. No woman being loved by that wonderful man is going to just stand there when he kisses her. I think instead the director and actors created a beautiful, mature romance, but there was no passion, which I found strange. Perhaps they just weren't that into each other. But I do love Jin Ah in every other scene with him and co-stars. And what a lovely voice she has. Jun Ha-I don't usually indulge in superlatives, but this actor is so incredibly gifted, not a misstep anywhere, totally immersed in his heartbroken yet strong character. Something he's doing is beyond acting classes and instead is born within the actor. He's a singer, so some of his gift may be part of the singer's skill in interpreting. I don't know; I do know that I couldn't take my eyes off him. This was Jun Ha's series from the beginning, and in him we get to enjoy one of the finest actors in SK, which is the highest praise. 6 out of 7 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 In a class of it's own! I have been such a huge fan of K and C-dramas, I watch nothing else these days. I didn't think a Korean drama could get any better until this series which really should have remained being called Rain or Shine. The reviews in Viki clinched it for me, they were off the charts about this series. All the characters, storyline, script, cinematography, sountrack and sublime acting puts this in a class of it's own. Its real and honest, not light and fluffy but it's still so heart wrenching and melting at the same time. It's my first time seeing Junho act and oh my goodness he is incredible!! He portrays such a self assuredness at the same time being so humble and selfless and you become so mesmerised by not only his authentic portrayal but all the characters of this story. I completely forgot it wasn't actually real! I don't like sad stories as a rule but this was so worth it and I got the ending I was hoping for although it was a little abrupt. This drama and many of the moments will stay with me for a long time. Highly recommend! 8 out of 9 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 8/10 Most real representation of pain... Warning Spoilers A great rendition of pain, trauma, fear of loss, low self-esteem, hatred that leads to aggression, and feelings of guilt. So many feelings were represented here, not only negative but also positive ones like appreciation, acceptance, compassion, acceptance of liked the beginning a little less in retrospect, because the main character was portrayed as a jealous sister from the start, and there is no remorse to feel about the death of the little one. Immediately putting such thoughts to someone is then difficult to get rid of and a picture was given with the attempt to go on living. The image was only reinforced with her actions that showed no course there was another intention in this, namely, the jealousy of the mother's caring, then the blind love as a little girl. However, this could be reproduced in a different the first time, the main characters have visually joined one another so well. Both of them had mastered the reproduction of the feelings extraordinarily. The optimism that actually served as a lifebuoy for her pain of amnesia. On the other hand, a victim who followed the details in his head and suppressed them by all means. Paradox, isn't it? The pent-up pain was carried out realistically and pervasively that it caused one to suffer himself. His sinister eyes that screamed for help, but he kept silent because he didn't know anything be honest, a roller coaster of feelings, because the good was accompanied by the bad at every wanted the supporting actors to portray feelings like that as well, because they seemed bland to me. The loneliness of the business woman who has lost her big love and the tiredness of responsibility was not completely same with the slightly different kind of victim of the disaster. Another insight, because the other side is mercilessly accused, but nobody cares what is going on or whether it was really his fault. This can lead to so many and here it was suicide through feelings of guilt, in retrospect the poor association with the family. However, this kind of pain was not got through because changing personality more often that is not change usually leads to dishonesty of as seen at the beginning, the architect had to give more effort to conquer his new infatuation, although he had the chance. At one point, there was no more interest, his personality had drastically struggled from positive to negative. Unclear to for the love of the main characters. Mature love fits this art of couples, because they had both experienced so much at a young age. Individuals that lacked other values, the uncontrolled passion would give more color. Luckily the ending was a good one, otherwise it would be frustrating. 4 out of 4 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 8/10 Weak Final Episode But a Fine Series Otherwise. I really admire both the leads in this touching love story. It's well written all the way to the final episode, but I thought that one was needlessly emotionally manipulative when these two strong, loving characters should have been strong through to the end. But it does finally reconcile itself after time wasted. Recommended. 4 out of 5 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Simply Marvelous! This was truly an emotionally compelling drama exceptional narrative! Wonderful performance by Lee Jun-ho and Won Jin-ah Their character relationship interaction was so dynamic and extremely tender. Cheers to the writers, cast and crew. Brilliant drama! 5 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 9/10 Living through and beyond tragedy Warning Spoilers 9/10 is my rating. This is a 2017/2018 South Korean romantic drama with 16, 70 minute episodes. Also known as "Rain or Shine or "Just Lovers".A horrible disaster leaves physical and emotional scars on Lee Kang-doo Lee Jun-ho and Ha Moon-soo Won Jin-ah. They have both grown up and are living lives heavily damaged by the episode they continue to relive in their nightmares and day time flash backs Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Moon-soo builds architectural models and has an uncanny ability to spot dangerous flaws in the design. Kang-doo takes odd jobs and often works in the seediest part of society. They were together during the collapse but never maintained contact so they are unaware, in the beginning, of their shared past. Still they find themselves drawn toward each other. Can two people, so damaged by their past, find healing in their love for each other?I really liked this drama. I was not aware it was based on an actual incident of a mall collapse but with the depth and attention to detail it makes sense they had something to draw on. It is a heavy drama, with romance sprinkled through, so if you are in the mood for something light hearted or with focus on the romance, this is not it. This is very much a slice of life of people who survive any major disaster or who lose love ones due to such alert ** Moon soo is the typical teenager in the beginning, who resents the attention her younger sister gets as a child model/actor and doesn't want to be bothered by watching her. When her younger sister lends her phone so Moon soo can contact her boyfriend, you get a glimpse of how their relationship might have been like in the future. Although Moon soo is injured, her sister is killed in the incident and she blames herself for not being right with her sister even though, in the end, she says to her mother did you want me to die with her which shows she realized her sister would still have died even if she had been right with her. Everyone handles the grief differently and through the interaction with the main characters and their later interviews with some of the victim's families, the complexity of grieving is shown. Moon Soo's mother becomes an alcoholic spending her days trying to bury her grief in alcohol. As a result, like most alcoholics, her maturity has never grown beyond the time of the tragedy. Moon soo's mom blames everyone herself for having her daughter act/model, Moon soo for not keeping her sister closer, her husband for withdrawing, and the people resonsible for the project. Moon soo tries her best to be understanding and take care of her mom even through her destructive behavior. Moon soo had a head injury and doesn't remember, at first, many of the specific details of the accident. She blames herself for not being with her sister and often feels like her mother wished she had died in her sister's place. She even says this toward the end of the series. Her guilt over her sister's death and feeling that she also caused her boyfriend's death in suggesting they meet at the mall, makes her feel she does not deserve love or happiness. Early in the series her focus is on supporting her mom, running the bath house, and building architectural models. Her models are so detailed that she can spot flaws in the design that could lead to safety issues. Through her work she is invited to work on the new construction project going on the site of the mall collapse. The passion she has for her work, and beauty bot in and out, attract the CEO of the architectural company who mentiors her but also is drawn to her as a similar doo is a typical althetic teen-ager who is hanging at the mall while waiting for his father to get off work so they can go do something together. He is enamored by Moon soo whens he puts on lipstick in a shop window not realizing that, while she has a mirror effect, he is seeing her from the other side. He dreams of being a national soccer player. His dreams coming crashing down when the mall collapses and his legs are injured horribly. He, Mon soo and her boyfriend are all trapped close together as they were in the same portion of the mall at the time of collapse. Kang doo sings to Mon soo to keep her calm and comforts Mon soo's boyfriend who was fatally injured. When the opportunity presents Kang doo encourages Moon soo to crawl toward rescue first an action which will later add to Mon soo's burden of was near perfect for what it was - a heavy drama - but I did feel that Mon soo was rather cruel to Kang doo in the last few episodes. I did not find it credible that she would not have gone to him when he was calling to her and said he was sick. It showed her delaying and, even though I know she was tied up in grief over the events around the collapse, and punishing herself for all the things she felt guilty of, to leave someone who calls out for you outside, in the cold, until after they collapsed seemed very hard hearted. It was a departure from what I had come to know and believe of her situation between Mon soo's mom and dad never changed. It did not make sense to me that they would hold onto their relationship for so long and then it was divorcing that made them both decide to get better. The relationship between the bad director and Kang doo's "adopted" big sister also did not make a lot of sense. They obviously were in love despite the fact that he was married. She was someone who made him better. In the end, it seemed they would be together but I didn't feel like his character growth was enough to make him a good match for her. I liked the romance between Moon soo's friend who did webtoons and her assistant and wish they had played it out a bit more. All in all though these things were minor flaws in an otherwise great sure I would watch it again just because I get dragged down mood wise fairly easily and this is a very heavy topic. I recommend it though for those that like dramas and are interested in a lens on past events or slice of life. 2 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Amazing drama! This series was simply amazing. Pure perfection. I was stunned in particular by acting performance of Junho as Lee Gang Doo, but other actors also did a good job. The story revolves around past tragedy and the consequences it had on all people involved. It is both sad, romantic, hopefull, tearful and it keeps you on your toes especially right towards the end. I have seen it on Netflix where it is called Rain or Shine, but I personally think that the title Just between Lovers depicts the story better, because the shared burden of tragical past between the main leads is substantial for the narrative. The drama also has one amazing soundtrack which I literally listen to every day now, one of the songs True Love is performed by Junho himself. For me this series has a healing power similarly to It´s Okay to not be Okay as it addresses the topic of overcoming one´s painful past through love and teaches us a lesson about the preciousness of life itself. I highly recommend this drama! 6 out of 6 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10 and sunsets. Not everyone gets a happy ending. It was dark and gritty and real. As someone else mentioned, the cinematography was superb. It really lent to the storyline and produced a drama that was both heartbreaking and hopeful. A story of survival and dispare with characters that are just trying to endure the crushing weight of their lead actors were amazing. Both are very honest in their portrayal of their characters. The supporting cast were exactly the same. Whilst this is a drama shrouded in meloncholy, it is, without a shadow of doubt, my absolute favourite. And I cannot recommend it highly enough. 7 out of 8 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Worth watching Warning Spoilers I enjoy it a lot and I recommend to anyone who is looking for a solid story with healing trauma development 👌 4 out of 4 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 A masterpiece! This series isn't overly bubbly or unnecessarily dramatic, unlike other k-dramas, instead it focuses on the effect tragedy has on different people. It seems quite realistic, as each character has their own struggle, much like real life. It is beautifully shot, with the colours in each scene being brought out in each frame. The plot is slow paced but fulfilling and heartfelt. Also, the soundtrack is amazing! I only wish I could watch it again for the first time- it truly is a masterpiece. 6 out of 7 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 What a story I am very picky about my 10 star ratings. The movie/show has to meet certain criteria. It can have new actors I have never seen but it cannot have bad can have me in tears but also must have me laughing and possibly frustrated with a character or two. Though I prefer to like all characters some you just have to see them grow and change till the had been trying to find a new show to watch. I normally give the show one episode to hook me. If not I move on. I rarely go back and usually remove from my watch show had me at the first episode. I am a gamer, I even put my game off for days just to finish watching this. For gamers that is saying something. The way the writers interwove the story was magnificent. So many people woven together like a spider web. From an outside perspective you would never know but watching it, you were able to see all the puzzle pieces that had been put into place. It was stunning and a beauty to going to include any spoilers. This must be experienced to truly understand. Thank you to all who were involved in this. It was top tier all the way. I am very grateful to add this to my top ten list. It earned it and more. 2 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 Life lesson drama Plot Its the story of all the characters who have a tragic past and are now suffering from that traumatic phase. Its sounds like a typical melodrama but in reality the drama is not about suffering and despair, in the contrary is about life, love, strength, hope and drama is a life lesson and it completely played with my emotions and that's what an incredible drama should do with you... it should play with your feelings, you should experience all kinds of emotions in you and it should make you question certain CHARACTER is hatable. All the characters are perfectly flawed, the supporting characters will grow on Jun Ho He was a revelation in this role. I am really impressed the way he portrayed Kang Doo's pain and distress. In a simple blank face he has shown such strong emotions. He was MADE for this Jin Ah- She was just perfect for her role. She showed her character's feelings and trauma... just spectacular!!Lee Ki Woo He wasn't there just to be there and ruin the story. He has his own story and frustration which is one more way to show that nobody can be Cinematography of this show is beautiful. So much is said in scenes which have no dialogues I love it when dramas do this!.OST The OST is just breathtakingly amazing. Every single song and its lyrics can be related to moments in the would like to recommend this drama to people who feel that life is too cruel. Those who are living with a hard time. It tells you that the life can hit so bad and if you are still alive and are loved by your people...that is the most precious thing that you can have in your ovation for this drama's plot line!It's definitely not something to be missed in your drama watching career! 2 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 10/10 An incomparable drama Warning Spoilers This is seriously the best drama that I've watched so far. They write a perfect storyline, slow but emotional. Their chemistry is very simple. Not much kiss or cliche words, just hugs and understanding each other. I can't watch anything as good as just between lovers. 3 out of 3 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 8/10 It's true what they all said Reading through the reviews, all those 9s and 10s are correct... it's all those who said it was long and drawn out are also correct ...and it's still an amazing look at loss, grief, depression, sadney, healing and all types of love as at some point the makers realised what a gem they had on their hands and decided to extend it a bit but buy the time they did, even though you could see exactly what they were doing, you just didn't for the ending, they somehow managed to give you lots of different endings so I think you all leave it equal parts frustrated and completed 🙂 You got some Hollywood, Indie, Disney, European, Bollywood, Nollywood ...and probably some more in the way it was a special experience and totally recommend 👍🏾 2 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 9/10 FINALLY! Warning Spoilers Yes, finally Korean writers gave a happy ending after all the push-pull romantic tension throughout the thought they kill him off and we'd have a "three years later" deal but at least they gave a decent wrap up. Mostly K-Dramas miss the sentimental ending big time, but at least I didn't feel cheated. 1 out of 1 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink 9/10 An Emotional Rollercoaster What the Heck! I'm sitting here in the dark sobbing my axx off! I went into this drama completely unaware of anything about it. I heard it was a good show about how all the characters are connected with their past and their present. And I recognized the lead female and was like okay, let's do it.... When I get ahold of the girl that recommended this show to me..... MANNNN This show put me through it! I was not prepared to be this invested into it, I was looking for a filler, something different and calm,, No. THE TEARS IVE CRIED!!!!!! But it was so dang good! This Story is heartbreaking and it will absolutely have you in a chokehold. This male lead makes you feel, he did such a wonderful job with his character. This was my first time watching a drama with him, He's not your typical male lead. This guy works his azz off and tries so hard to keep everything together and to look out for everyone dear to him. He is grouchy, with a heart of gold, I was hook line and sinker for him. My heart absolutely broke for him and everything he has had to endure, but through it all he never broke or gave up. Our Female lead was another beautifully written character, you got to see inside the brokenness of the aftermath from the tragedy. You feel her pain and her family's, all the families. Gosh the emotional is so raw and real. The Love ties are all so well played out and you can't help but root for each relationship. The only reason I didn't give this a 10 was because I just kinda felt like we needed more the ending with the tragedy was quickly over shadowed with Kang-Do and kinda just wrapped up too nicely. I was so busy feeling the grief and then the relief of the ending that once it ended I realized it was done too quickly and easily. I highly recommend it! But definitely be ready with the tissue! 2 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote. Permalink
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just between lovers kdrama review
