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The base isn't strong enough for the building :(
Alright. Honest review. I love Young Dae. I enjoyed his performance is Sh**ting Stars. He was excellent. (Go watch that btw if you haven't already).Now coming to the review:
The first episode was pretty good I'll say. It was mysterious. It attracted me and I felt like watching the second episode immediately. I did.
The second episode was okay ish too. Not too bad. I did. I watched and waited. I waited for the basics.
Finally I gave up on the 6th episode. I had waited long enough. It just wasn't doing it for me.
Look it's not the actors. The actors are great. It's the plot. The plot essentially sucks.
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I was essentially confused as the scenes jumped a lot. From the past and back to the present. It kept revolving around the same plot.
This thing for historical drama comes up which seems like a good factor until it becomes predictable. Given that Han Jun Oh was pretty much useless in the beginning becomes a little more useful when Do Ha takes over his body. But this body has cancer and what not. Please.
Kang Young Hwa (played by Pyo Ye Jin) is supposed to be that "apparently" strong FML who stereotypically (Korean version) becomes useless and at mercy of this apparent "Han Jun Oh".
I don't know. Don't watch it if you have a lot of things to watch already. And I say that as a concerned citizen who is very picky about the dramas she likes but whatever she says turns out to be super true because she is just a genius with excellent intuition.
Love, Skye~
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Intriguing Reincarnation Storyline So Far.....
Let's be real, the reincarnation with the enmeshment of the historical past and modern present day of the lead characters is not new and seems to be a popular theme in KDramas and CDramas lately. I still find those storylines intriguing and this underrated drama seems to be doing a good job in ensnaring you in the first episode. I find the FL to be good for her role as a tough firefighter with a heart of gold. The ML is good looking but his narcissistic character as the modern day actor is pretty annoying which was the intention of the story,. I'm hopeful he will be less of a self centered character with his transition.With reincarnation dramas, the ML and the FL's lives and destinies are intertwined, the question is will the deep resentments continue? It's a love hate relationship they had in their previous lives in the Goryeo period?? and will the story makers pull off a compelling doomed love story of revenge that bounces between the past and present?
I don't know what will unfold since its just four episodes in so I may update the rating as I watch future episodes but they have done a decent job so far in keeping the viewers hooked. It's not a perfect drama but it seems to be underrated, worth giving it a chance.
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binge-worthy but lacking depth
Moon in the Day combines historical & modern settings in an intriguing story of a tragic couple that reunites after 1500 years.Kang Young Hwa is a present day fire fighter who has been shadowed her entire life by the lost soul of a 6th century army general & nobleman. The shadow finally comes to light when Young Hwa crosses paths with Han Joon Oh, a feckless entertainment idol whose star power is on the decline, & who becomes the new vessel for the dark & vengeful spirit Kim Do Ha. Although Young Hwa is the 19th incarnation of Han Ri Ta, an enemy general's daughter, she is the first incarnation to regain Ri Ta's memories.
Young Hwa & Joon Oh/Do Ha's relationship becomes infused with past resentments as their previous lives come into greater focus. The historical background is of two people so lacking in control of their lives as to be completely indifferent to life & death, until they meet each other. Han Ri Ta lost her entire family at the hands of Do Ha, who is a puppet of his adoptive father, a court minister, & used only as a killing machine in order to maintain his father's political power. Although Ri Ta's vengeance brings them together, they begin to understand they are both caught in the same web. They give each other reasons to stay alive, only to end their relationship in a desperate betrayal.
Questions arise as to how much responsibility does one bear for an ancestor's actions? What obligation do you have to fulfill another's promise? And is the release of one's suffering only dependent on the sacrifice of another? Are Young Hwa & Do Ha able to cut the web that has ensnared them for 1500 years?
I liked Kim Young Dae in Forbidden Marriage but his performance in Moon in the Day wasn't as strong. His modern day character was not unlike his role in Shooting Stars, so he wasn't challenged much playing the two roles of Jooh Oh/Do Ha. Pyo Ye Jin was good in Taxi Driver & seems to hold her own in the lead dual role as Young Hwa/Ri Ta, but she & KYD had little chemistry & were quite stiff together. One sympathizes with the characters' relationship due to their circumstances & the story, rather than how well they actually understood each other. This could also be the fault of the writing which stagnated quite badly in the last few episodes. The ending was satisfactory, but that's due to the strength of the story itself. There were no stand out performances from the rest of the cast.
Overall, the show fell short of fantastic because the writing & acting lacked sufficient depth. However, the story itself was engaging enough to make it a bingeworthy watch.
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Needs season 2 to explore that ending. (An extra episode wouldn't hurt either)
The story was quite interesting.The presentation lacked flow, as a viewer you start out believing that the ML hated the FL and wanted to kill her as revenge. But later the writer wanted us to believe that wasn't the case, he just wanted to end the cruel rebirth cycle and didn't exactly wish the FL any harm. Although I forced myself to follow the change, I'm was still not fully convinced.
However, it could be that he hated her just as much as he loved her, which is why his expression conveyed hatred so much making it so hard to believe. This could have been planned that way by the writers.
The ML was kinda great when you think about it and FL just didn't put enough faith in their relationship. Even when the ML was willing to put faith in their relationship, she decided to literally do away with the relationship and the guy. Very cowardly. She just didn't love him enough.
So, I was glad for the consequences she had to face for the actions.
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What's more, I was so glad that Han Jun Oh got to experience life. As much as you admire Do Ah, if it wasn't for Han Jun Oh, the show wouldn't have been that interesting. He was very adorable and I'm glad that his brother didn't have to mourn him.
I am glad that both Do Ah (ML) and Kang Young Hwa / Han Ri Ta (FL) got the fresh start, however I wish to see how Kang Young Hwa lived out her life, similarly for the other characters. Furthermore, it would be interesting to watch both leads live out their reincarnated life. Although I'm pretty sure there won't be a season 2, i was hoping that we could get a few extra episode where they could explore all of this.
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Solid Start
I've been in a bit of a KDrama slump lately, so I've been looking for a show that I can get past the first week of, and so far, "Moon in the Day" looks to be that show. The best part right now is the acting; Pyo Ye Jin and Kim Young Dae are great in the first episodes and have good chemistry. They were the main draw for me to give this show a try, and they didn't disappoint. Where I do hope the show can improve is in the story. It's not bad, but a little convoluted at this point, and even with a 14-episode order, I worry that the show might end up overextending itself. So, despite a few issues, I enjoyed these first episodes as they were also pretty funny, and the flashback scenes were well done, doing a good job differentiating the time periods while making both parts interesting.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Reincarnation Saga with Fantasy Element
Adapted from the webtoon “The Moon that Rises in the Day” (낮에 뜨는 달) by Hye Yoom (헤윰), ENA’s new drama “Moon in the Day” is a heartbreaking, remorseful romance that transcends over centuries. Starring Pyo Ye Jin and Kim Young Dae in lead roles, the storyline depicts the story of a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for his wrongful death. The main actors portray two different characters, from variant timelines. It has been an eventful week with quite a few new premieres like “Castaway Diva”, “Perfect Revenge Marriage” and “The Matchmakers”. Certainly, the show has a tall order to compete with when compared to those recent releases. What works in its favor is the rustic chemistry between the main actors. The script is slightly odd paced, but that doesn’t take away the fact that the characters are intriguing and their backstory is equally riveting. We are given glimpses of their past lives as the first two episodes concentrate on the character’s present lives. As unlike as they are, Kang Young Hwa and Han Jun Oh aren’t peas in the same pod. Let’s dive into this narrative and learn more about them!Read the complete article here-
https://kcdramamusings.wordpress.com/2023/11/03/moon-in-the-day-first-impressions/
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Stay away from this show
Yall please stay away from this show, they literally gave platform to a disgusting rapist pedo. Boycott this show so the producers can't get away with casting such filths. This is a really serious issue in South Korea, your boycotts and low ratings can prevent the producers from giving platform to such individual. They don't deserve to make any money from this.If yall really like the story then you can read the webtoon which is far better with characters less annoying and fleshed out. Thanks
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SALGO CON UN CRUSH CON KIM DO HA
Me ha gustado la historia y los protagonistas.El final me ha gustado porque yo entiendo que al final reencarnar y pueden vivir juntos una vida normal.
Lo que no me ha gustado es como han tratado lo de Han Joon Oh, antes que estuviera poseido por el espiritu de Kim Do Ha, era un enfermo terminal de cancer y ahora que Do Ha muere, ¿revive?. ¿No había muerto en el accidente del rio Han?. No me ha gustado nada como han manejado eso. Yo ya sabia que no iban a poder estar juntos como Kang Young Hwa y Kim Do Ha por el simple hecho que, él estaba en el cuerpo de un cádaver, yo no querria que mi novio estuviera así. Aparte me parece un poco feo en el ultimo capitulo cuando Young Hwa se vuelve a ver a Joon Oh y este es un total cretino.
Los outfits son superbonitos. Deberian haber dejado a Young Hwa mas con el pelo suelto y no tanto con coleta. La actriz es guapisima y a veces parecía que querian ponerla fea a proposito.
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Achei a história dos amantes desafortunados mais promissora. A mocinha que se apaixona pelo algoz de sua família (algoz não por escolha pessoal dele, mas levado pelas circunstâncias políticas) ao se aproximar dele para executar sua vingança e o mocinho que se deixa matar para salvá-la. Se o drama fosse focado nessa parte do passado teria sido muito mais interessante de acompanhar.
Além disso, a química dos protagonistas é inexistente. Eu gosto da Pyo Ye Jin, inclusive comecei a assistir por causa dela, porém as cenas de romance, especialmente os beijos, deixaram a desejar. Não precisava ser aquelas cenas muito íntimas e arrebatadoras, mas os beijos foram horríveis! Mesmo o beijo "mais intenso" foi estranho, parece que os atores estava desconfortáveis ali beijando. Pelo menos foi essa impressão que passou.
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Super highly recommended??
Plot twist. Ceritanya ga pasaran, menarik bgt. Tiap minggu selalu dibikin penasaran. Tiap eps gada yg di skip. Akting pyo yejin untuk peran utama dapet bgt emosi nya, apalagi akting kim youngdae, sekeren itu woyyyyy.Plot twist. Ceritanya ga pasaran, menarik bgt. Tiap minggu selalu dibikin penasaran. Tiap eps gada yg di skip. Akting pyo yejin untuk peran utama dapet bgt emosi nya, apalagi akting kim youngdae, sekeren itu woyyyyy.
Plot twist. Ceritanya ga pasaran, menarik bgt. Tiap minggu selalu dibikin penasaran. Tiap eps gada yg di skip. Akting pyo yejin untuk peran utama dapet bgt emosi nya, apalagi akting kim youngdae, sekeren itu woyyyyy.
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Lua no Dia traz reflexões de reencarnação e amor eterno
Comecei a asistir de forma bem despretensiosa, e episódio a episódio me vi ansiosa pelos próximos.A trama é um convite à reflexão sobre o destino, amor e reencarnação, propondo a seguinte questão: o amor pode transcender as barreiras do tempo? A trama explora essa questão através de personagens bem construídos e uma cinematografia que é, simplesmente, uma obra de arte.
Trata-se da história de um general e uma mulher forte que, apesar das circunstâncias adversas, encontram-se entrelaçados em um romance que desafia as barreiras do tempo. A narrativa é cuidadosamente construída em uma mistura de suspense, romance e revelações que me deixou atenta do inicio ao fim me puxando emoções a cada episodio.
Este foi o primeiro trabalho que conheci do ator Kim Young-dae e que rapidamente me fez buscar e conhecer os seus outros trabalhos. E já está na minha lista de atores preferidos.
Seu desempenho é uma mistura de força, vulnerabilidade e uma profundidade emocional que captura a essência da tragédia e do amor que definem seu personagem. A evolução de seu personagem ao longo da série, de um general vingativo a um apaixonado, é de uma sensibilidade perceptivel. Está longe de ser somente um rosto bonito.
No papel desafiador do general a reencarnado como uma estrela do pop na era moderna, ele é um ator muito eficaz e hipnotizante. Seu olhar do personagem mesmo quando seu rosto é solene falam de uma mistura latente de emoções poderosas, que podemos perceber e sentir. Muito difícil de fazer e incrível quando bem feito.
Portanto, Kim Young-dae está desempenhando um papel duplo complexo e na minha opinião, ele está arrasando.
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All'inizio non gli davo mezza lira, poi mi ha preso così tanto che non volevo che finisse, per poi iniziare ad annoiarmi e finire con la lacrimuccia. La storia di base ricorda quelli di tanti altri fantasy romantici col passato in comune, ma la cosa che cambia qui è che lo sappiamo dall'inizio, non lo scopriamo vicino alla fine (cosa che solitamente mi fa cadere le p*lle). Anzi, è proprio quel passato in comune che da inizio e corpo a tutto quanto. ML odia FL, la vorrebbe uccidere per mettere fine alla propria sofferenza ed escogiterà un piano per mettere in atto i suoi diabolici fini. Solo che quello che compie scatena una serie di situazioni che mettono in pericolo FL e lui ogni volta si ritroverà a salvarla per ucciderla poi lui stesso. C'è anche una sottotrama vendicativa non legata al punto principale ma che cmq sarà presente per tutta la visione. Ci sono anche molti salti avanti e indietro per far capire come mai succede ciò. In realtà penso che si capisca che il drama mi è piaciuto molto seppur con qualche riserva. Nel complesso, tra la maremma di opere simili che stanno producendo, questo ve lo consiglio tanto :)
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