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I have never hated so many characters in a show.
I am usually very kind while giving ratings to a drama. But I just can't with drama. So this is probably gonna be my meanest review ever. I don't know why I am even keen on completing this drama. Maybe if I can survive watching this drama then I can probably survive anything out in the world. It feels that I have aged many years while watching this drama. It is only a 16 episode drama but those 16 episodes are feeling like an eternity.So first lets talk about the story. The drama actually started pretty well according to me and went well for the first 3-4 episodes after which it just kept going downhill and unbearable to watch. They were doing the same shit every episode. Everyone trying to break the ML and the FL who were keen on fighting them head on. Just like me who was fighting with myself to watch this show even though I shouldn't have.
Now lets talk about the most annoying characters on the show :
Kang Jeong Ja : Man I have never hated a character so much in my entire life. Even though she is not an evil character on the show. My eyes and ears bled a litre of blood whenever she appeared on the screen or spoke anything. Ha Taek Soo definitely deserves a medal for keeping up with such a person for more than 40+ years. I just can't get why it was her who was bend on asking for the divorce when it should have been her husband who should be asking for the divorce for keeping up with her.
Shin Yoo Jung: This obsessed and vile person also kept irritating me all throughout the show. As she just couldn't get over her fiance who cheated on her. And now she can't bring herself to see the girl her fiance cheated with(Ha young Eun) to be happy with another person.
Moon Joo Yeon: I just don't get why Ha Young Eun even has such a person under her team, She should have been fired long ago.
This person thinks only about herself and doesn't gives a fuck about anyone else. She cheated and betrayed not once but twice. And was still shown as a good character.
Min Hye Ok: Another obsessed person who can't get over her dead child.
Jeon Mi Suk: Even though I find it sad that she was dying but still she was very annoying to watch
Hwang Chi Sook: I found her character pretty interesting at the start of the drama. But she keeps crying that nobody respects her and all. And also she doesn't trust the one man who loves her. Even though Ha Young Eun even believed Seok Do Hoon.
To round it up I don't like anyone in this show except for Representative Hwang , Seok Do Hoon and a little bit of Jeong So Young. I didn't felt much of a chemistry between the 2 leads and they also started getting under my veins as the story moves on even though they didn't do much wrong.
So if you are thinking of watching this drama just because the ML and the FL are pretty , all the best to you my friend.
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Don't waste your time
I don't normally rate dramas lover than a 5 because I simply don't even start dramas that seem off or I drop them after a few episodes. I wanted to give this drama a chance for the sake of the leads. I liked Song Hye Kyo in DOTS but I can't even believe this is the same actress. Her acting is so stiff and she has zero expressions throughout the whole drama. Jang Ki Yong was amazing in Kill It and I loved that drama, but my goodness this one was a hard miss. Idk what on earth did the leads think. The script is awful and stiff and emotionless. Tries so hard to be impactful but fails at it in every scene for the leads.The only reason I wanted to finish this was for the cancer plot. My brother also has cancer and I thought I should try not to avoid such topics. Honestly, that part of this drama felt slightly comforting. The people left behind were remembering her but still trying their best to continue living.
Not really a fan of the cheating part of the plot. It felt like it was done for shock value but then I was supposed to root for the man after it because he was going to lose his wife and become a single dad. Okay at least he seemed like a good dad.
The romance between the leads was 1/10. Zero chemistry but somehow they were "in love". The only source of love being their past encounters and "fate". The insanely outdated conflict was how the parents were all against their relationship and that was somehow a huge deal.
Would never watch again.
Honestly, I'm mad at myself for finishing such a bad drama. I usually chose better.
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Waste of time...Watch some other show
Just a hyped show ,If you have not started it just drop it. Boring Story, very confusing ending no chemistry with lead couple just waste of time watching this series...Fashion scenes and stills are good. Chemistry between 2nd leads is good compared to the 1st leads .Park hyo joo character is sensible in this entire series .Song hye kyo acting was very terrible..Show lost it relevance by 6th or 7th episode only. Makers just dragged it with unnecessary stories and plot. After 9th episode the series became so so boring that i watched it by fast forwarding it.
Even though watched till the end with patience expecting some good ending between the characters . But ending of the show was very confusing ,it disappointed me.
Watch some other drama instead of wasting time in this series .
Overall very poor story writing and direction.
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You don't have to break up, because it's not even worth starting at all ...
7.6 rating? It's way over-rated.After watching 4-5 episodes, I've already thought to myself, WTF?
It makes no sense at all. Would you date your dead brother's ex girlfriend?
I get it, the brother's fiance didn't like the FL, and family didn't like her, but still, wtf?
I have to admit, it's rubbish ass script, paired with SHK's worst-ever act, I still wanted to know what happened in the end. I shouldn't have cared. Like most K-Dramas, the ending was very predictable. I should have just jumped to the last episode, and watched it at 5x speed just to see how it all ends.
I'd like to have my 16 hours of life back.
I should have broken up with this drama after 4-5 episodes, or better, not even start the series at all.
Shame on SHK for choosing such a bad script, and such a bad performance.
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Pointless Torture
JKY: Was he hoping to pull off a PBG, Encounter-esque drama, as a farewell-fer-now ? FAIL.- whats up with his manager? Why give him such a crappy script to consider? BUT..
- WORDS OF ENCRgMNT: "Never mind JKY, you're young and gorgeous, and talented. I wont remember you for this!" "NWBU - BE GONE from my mind!" PHFT!
- The right project and the right female lead and cast will put him right back on track, as soon as he gets back!
SHK:. - Girl your acting coach LieS. to. you! Change up. Do something.
- Hire a face massuer, loosen up those cheek muscles daily.
- How about playing a mean 마마/MAMA in a Saguek? 100%
***
This is an easy drama to review. - Save yourself, and your precious time, SKIP this or have BIG regret like we did, OR watch and suffer, like...
Best words to describe the MC: Empty, hollow, devoid of emotion, Devoid of chemistry, Devoid of passion, devoid of warmth, DEVOID periodt.
Best words to describe the story and writing: Half baked, forced, pretentious, boring, stiff, poor.
How I ttruly feel about this drama in 2 words:. Disappointed, Sorry.
Finally,
I Feel bad JKY had to finish this drama...y'know ..."Contracts 'n all" ..well at least I hope, thats how he felt inside. Pretty sure he knew there was no chemistry. Its SO obvious. CASTING! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?
2.5/10. The drama thumbnail was well done.
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This drama is not for people who loves fluffy romance
Our lives isnt as interesting as crash landing nor wholesome like playfull kiss. I have been watching kdramas for the last 15 years. And for almost 10 years for cdrama. Melodramas typically have this mellow, slow and dramatic vibes. If youre into a romcom or pure romance theme this type of drama isnt for you.This drama is boring for some because this is life. Life is boring to be honest. Love stories isnt all about happiness and blush. Think about your life your friends is it as interesting as a kdrama. We are always looking for something interesting and vibe thats why alot are trapped on that kdrama world as well.
I personally like this drama because its relatable. I like dramas that I can relate. I dont deny that I dont like romcom because its my pill during my down moments.
Acting? That is what the script is looking for? What would you expect for a typical korean woman who is almost 40 years old. With stressful environment? To act as if they are happy lively whatsover? Family, work, friendship issues. I almost got too depressed because of work problems and my family. I doubt if you have the nerve to do so if youre on here shoes.
I gave 9 because there is always an opportunity for every fictional story.
Understand what youre watching and dont watch those steamy scenes….
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The title of the drama is very misleading.
" Now, We Are Breaking Up ", the first thing that pops up in my head is the story is about a breakup between the main couple.In truth, it's not. It talks about various types of breakups, whether it is between a couple, a mother and daughter, husband and wife, various other relationships, and even life and carrier.
Daaamn, but can we talk about how depressed Song Hye Kyo is in the drama???!! idk in both this and her last drama "encounter", her character is a very depressing woman, who is in forbidden love. like wth??!! The drama is supposed to be motivating, instead, it's VERY depressing to watch.
In short, I wouldn't recommend anyone to watch it
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Valuable Lessons
I truly think this is not your standard show. If you're into shows that are lighthearted, this really isn't for you. It seems like nothing happens if you look at the surface but you really need to be able to dig deeper and connect with the emotions the characters are portraying. I honestly learned a LOT about letting go, how life can flow, mending relationships, complexities of relationships, and different forms of love. I won't be rewatching this show- I can't rewatch anything I've watched actually- but it will be a show I come back to when I'm faced with tough emotional situations. It's a lot about putting yourself first and even though emotions are involved, making the right decision.I also love the title, and it's honestly how most relationships work. There's very few that will last throughout your life. So technically, those relationships you have that you know will fade after some time, you're breaking up. Isn't it a wonderful new perspective? I feel like this will help me become less overly attached to people and to accept life's flow more. Some dramas have really showed and taught me a lot about life and have widened my perspective and I include this drama in one that will be influential in how I see life.
It's a slice of life drama that has that more emotional and sentimental note because this literally could be out of someone's life. People have all sorts of things going on but events don't always rush in, and so the pacing of this show is something I find realistic. If you're looking for a show that really needs to tell you something you need to hear, this is it. Most people who leave really low reviews most probably didn't see this side of the show. Please don't use their reviews to avoid this show. It is worth it.
I don't really leave reviews but seeing the tons of reviews that were negative I really felt like I needed to offer perspective so the show doesn't get a bad rap for nothing.
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Sure cure for insomnia!
Oh my gosh, what an absolute waste of time!!SCRIPT: The dialogue is stilted, there is nothing happening throughout the whole show, there are numerous unlikeable characters (including the two leads, unfortunately), I didn't care if they were breaking up because I don't know why they were together in the first place, the "villain" just made no sense and I felt that they put her in there because every show has to have a villain, doesn't it? And the ending made me want to throw something at the tv. I LITERALLY said, "That's time I'll never get back!" The way the main characters were written was really bad. I was looking forward to seeing Jang Ki Yong - they did put some great clothes on him, but he was a very unlikeable (borderline creepy) character. Call me crazy, but falling in love with your dead brother's girlfriend is just not right. There was something kind of obsessive about him. And her? Just so many things. You're a complete witch to this guy, going on and on about how important your career is, and you let people walk all over you? You have a one-night stand with a random guy and when he approaches you later, you're mad at him?
ACTING: Jang Ki Yong. I loved him in My Roommate is a Gumiho, and his acting in Born Again was amazing. In this show he had no expression throughout most of the show. I kind of felt that he even knew the script was bad, and wasn't making much of an effort. Song Hye Kyo - is she the same in absolutely everything she is in? Speaking of no expression - her face always had the same expression, as did her voice. When I watch her, I always think that maybe she doesn't smile because she doesn't want to wrinkle or something. I think the lack of emotion she displays when she acts contributes to you not liking the characters she portrays. I've never watched a show where there is so much staring going on. Staring into space, staring at each other, staring at a door.
CHEMISTRY: None.
REWATCH VALUE: Not on a dare!
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Break up with this drama or better yet, don't bother getting involved...
Okay, so by now, everyone is talking about how Song Hye Kyo's acting, as the FL "Young Eun", is lacking and similar to the other dramas she's been in and I agree. I'm not saying she's a bad actress but I'd like to see her play more diverse roles. The roles she has played in the past and in this series, are all too similar and as such, watching her act the same way can be repetitively tedious and boring. That being said, I want to dive a bit into the negatives and positives of this drama so far:First of all, there isn't much development into the ML, Jae Kook, (played by Jang Ki Yong), and FL's relationship... other than the fact that they had a one-night stand in the beginning. It seems like physical attraction becomes the main reason that the ML pursues the FL. There's no real substance to their relationship, besides a 10-year-old photo between them and a missed opportunity for a meet-cute that instead went to Jae Kook's brother, Soo Wan. Maybe if they had shown some banter and flirting between the two main characters before leading up to the hotel scene, it would've cemented some kind of emotional chemistry between them. Their stares and smiles are lifeless and boring.
It becomes clearly evident early on in the series that Young Eun's ex was Jae Kook's older brother (half-brother), Soo Wan, who passed away 10 years ago. Now, I can only speak for myself that I was left feeling a bit cringy after learning of this fact. Even despite the 10-year passing of Soo Wan, I don't know why writers think that it's okay to date one of your ex's family members. Even close friends and besties are off-limits but maybe I would've been a bit more accepting of the relationship if it was his best friend at the very least. But close half-brothers? Still a definite no-no.
Now let's talk briefly about Jae's half-brother, Soo Wan who passed away 10 years earlier. He left behind his half-brother Jae, his mother, his fiancé Yoo Jeong and lastly, his girlfriend, (FL) Young Eun. (He cheated on his fiancé with Eun and neither woman knew about each other at the time.) Now I can understand the mother and Jae's grief even after 10 years but the two women?! I just don't understand why the writers wrote a storyline that these two very successful women couldn't move on from Soo Wan after 10 years. I think this is an insult to women in general. Sure, anyone can reminisce about a painful breakup or loss but it doesn't make sense that these two women couldn't start over again with new loves. Apparently, it's the ol' k-drama cliché that women just pine after and never get over the one that got away or in this case, died. Not to mention that FL, Young Eun, was in a relationship with Soo Wan for only 2 months... That's right, only 2 months!!! OMG. Seriously? GET OVER IT. Not a fan of the ex-fiancé, Yoo Jeong, acting all bitter and childish towards Young Eun like a woman scorned. It's been 10 years!! Be mad at Soo Wan, move on, and just let him rest in peace. It's not like Young Eun knew that there was a fiancé at the time anyways. Ridiculous writing if you ask me.
So moving onto the FL, Young Eun's character. I just didn't understand her conflicting personality. On one hand, she closes herself off to love after a 2-month relationship, but yet when it came to employees betraying her brand and designs she worked so hard on for years, she takes a forgiving stance. It would've been better to see her more heartless as a driven and ambitious designer. I think it would've been a more realistic trait of her character's personality and the cutthroat world of fashion. It also would've made the storyline a bit more interesting and not so boring.
That being said, it is refreshing to see the FL's character take a stand against her own friend, Chi Sook, and the other team leader. Also, her stand-off against Yoo Jeong (Soo Wan's fiancé), that guy that was head of the department store, and also against Soo Wan's mother. It made the storyline a tad more interesting. Of course, there are the "I'm against your new love" mothers. Like, let your adult children live their own lives for f*cks sake. Another k-drama cliché, check! Stop adding these parents' disapproval just to pile on more drama.
On a side note, I do like the fact how everything comes out of the open quickly. There wasn't any hiding the fact about Soo Wan being Jae Kook's late brother. That truth was revealed early. But then again, there are a lot of other things that become clearly obvious to the audience even before it comes out later. There are no major secrets between the ML and FL so far. So some points there.
Regarding the secondary characters and their relationships, I didn't care much for them. What's up with the FL's friend, Chi Sook, being drunk all the time and trying to have flirty conversations with Do Hoon? There's nothing attractive or cute about her drunken antics. I don't care much for them. Other secondary characters' storylines aren't that interesting either.
That's my take on this drama so far... I'm watching this just to pass the time but it's so draggy and boring. I'll update my review if I feel like it will be worth doing so after the series concludes. (Watched up to EP8 as of writing.)
UPDATE: I broke up with this drama during EP11. Just wasn't worth my yawns...
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Welcome to real life … don't hate it just because you haven't experienced it.
Do not be misled by the low ratings it received in English websites because it is a common trend for shows which tells stories about life, relationships, death, break-ups, moving on, and challenges families and friends face together. One would often hear/read reasons like "it's unrealistic" and "it doesn't happen in real life" so they gave it 1 out of 10 rating, probably less if they can.지금 헤어지는 중입니다 or Now, We Are Breaking Up is not about romantic relationships, it is about life and relationships. A story about husbands and wives, a story about a dying mother and young innocent daughter, a story about parents and their children, a story about a father and a mother who only wants the best for their children, it is a story about life itself. Of happiness, of pain, of misunderstandings, and of making it up.
It is a story about you and me, and the relationships we have built throughout our lives. A story about the process of "breaking up" with the people we love -- be it because we fell out-of-love or because one was tired and had to sleep and take their well-deserved rest.
A story how we are all "Now, We Are Breaking Up".
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Another noona dongseng drama
I have not enjoyed a single noona-dongseng drama, although some have been better than others. The best was probably Something in the Rain with Jung Hae In and Son Ye Jin, another popular noona. That explored the social issue of noona-dongseng couplings. However, this drama has nothing to recommend it. The premise of why they have to break up isn't fathomable to those of us who are non-Korean, as I believe it involves some kind of social taboo (e.g., Autumn in my Heart). Gee it's sad that they can't be together but why? The characters are uni-dimensional but perhaps the highlight for me was watching her close friendships and supporting one of them through a major life transition. I watch it purely for Jang Ki Yong ( just as I watched equally boring Song Hye Gyo's previous noona-dongseng drama purely for Park Bo Gum) and that's the only reason I'll finish this.Was this review helpful to you?
