Miserable and unsuccessful, a woman thinks she's lost all her spark, until one day, her spunky younger self appears in front of her demanding change.Miserable and unsuccessful, a woman thinks she's lost all her spark, until one day, her spunky younger self appears in front of her demanding change.Miserable and unsuccessful, a woman thinks she's lost all her spark, until one day, her spunky younger self appears in front of her demanding change.
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- TriviaBased on novel "Fantastic Girl" by Kim Hye-jung (published January 20, 2011 by Bilyongso).
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π A Clump of Frump Β°6.3Β° Β°good - not bad, but not VG, eitherΒ° π―%π
Here's a romcom that doesn't have enough rom or com to make it anything special. It has its youthful vigor at times, however. There's more immature things out there, but Hello Me is stunted when it should thrive.
It has recycled plot devices. The rich dad kicks out the spoiled, lazy, good for nothing son without any help whatsoever. It happens in My First First Love (8-VG fun) and Revolutionary Love (5.7-very avg). In HM something magical happens due to deep regret - also seen a handful of times in recent years. Recycled plots can go either way; the important factor is the execution. In HM the delivery is mediocre.
We open up to Ha-ni as the dancing squid handing out treats at O'mart. Our protagonist is living a pathetic life. In HS, she was Miss Hot-Stuff and everybody was in love with her. But she peaked too early and has been on a skid since the age of 17. Now she's turning 37.
HM is a 2021 release that is rated 88 on AWiki. Screenwriter Yoo Song Yi is just getting started. Director Lee Hyun Suk shows his excellence in The King's Affection-8.3. Choi Kang Hee (Queen of Mystery) is 37 y/o Ban Ha-ni. Kim Young Kwang (Call It Love-8.4, Pinocchio) plays ML, Han Yoo Hyun, and the marvelous Lee Re (Memories of the Alhambra-7.4) plays 17 y/o Ban Ha Ni.
Without an intervention, Hani37 will live out the remainder of her life in isolation, consumed with regret and guilt over a tragedy that occurred on >that< day, when she was 17. She made a big blunder and fate was not kind. Next, she imploded and has lived the past 20 years in the shadows. Fate decided to intervene, though, in the form of her 17 y/o self materialized like an infestation in her 37th year. She doesn't merely have to live with herself, she has to babysit, feed, clothe, and raise herself. She must pose as her own mother to be able to walk around town with herself. {She is dragged into a conversation-under-examination: Q: At what age did you get pregnant? Her answer is vague: Well, I was young. Q: Who's the father? A: I don't know. The response: I didn't take you for that kind of girl. A: I've lived a carefree life.} The scene feels organic and is a mini moment of fun.
There are diverse characters in the show. A common theme is men-going-for-the-GLORY. There is one pair of bros who are always attempting a world record for some ridiculous thing, and another pair that are always betting on everything. The betting was not revisited for the balance of the show, which is a disappointment; those lines could have written themselves. Then there's the couple that can only show love, at least in the presence of others, by spatting at eachother. They think they've kept their affection on the down-low, but many of their coworkers are on to them.
Sadly, Ha-ni looks like Jody from Family Affair, but in the form of a forgotten rag doll that's been dragged out from underneath the cabinet in the corner. She's mousy, dowdy & defeated. Why do they keep her in a state of frumpiness? As things start to improve for her, why don't her hair and clothes look better? Looking at her in that state grows more wearisome with each episode. Can we reach through the TV and yank her to the hairdresser? Even after she goes to the salon and spruces up a bit, her hair color is awful and she has bangs in her eyes. They put her in jackets big enough to create the appearance of a troll's body with a little freckled head sticking out. When she isn't wearing a XXL coat, she's in an unflattering, ill-fitting suit. She looks downright chunky. When the show is nearly over, she is in jeans, and she's tiny. It isn't about weight or looks, but rather the horrible fit of the dingy clothes and the unflattering hairdos. This isn't to criticize the actress, but to defend her: She could be so much cuter than the way they have her looking on screen. Initially, her dejected look has a purpose, but as the show progresses, her appearance and manner should as well.
They give good reason for Hani37 turning out so timid. However, there's no flashes of her true personality 20 years later. She's lost herself. Unfortunately, her character drags the show down. Yet, there's a steady stream of unsupported comments about Hani37 and Hani17 looking alike and acting alike. In some camera angles they almost do, but they really don't resemble each other much. The actress playing Hani17 is just another amazing Korean child-actor. Their craft is such pleasure to behold. I'll call out these Kdramas when it comes to skin color. A fascinating thing about many of these child actors is that they often have darker skin than the grown up version of the person they're playing. These talented kids probably can't get work once they grow too old to play a school kid, because Korea doesn't hand out many roles to actors darker than Tom Brady. That's just wrong.
Regardless of color, Korea does have some of the most attractive male leads in the world. Hyun looks like an Olympian swimmer with a Mr. Korea sweet-as-sweet-potato smile. He's a cutie. Mops and water go together, I suppose. Unfortunately, they fail to sell the romance. It doesn't rise to the level of made-for-network-TV standards.
I was enjoying HM in the opening episodes, so I hung in there with a lot of subpar elements. Over time, the issues pile up, though. A smattering here and there doesn't matter but the show became increasingly worse as it matured, ironically. It gets as bad as a typical Hollywood feature. Issues are resolved easily with 2-dimensional emotions. It appears they didn't have a large budget - aside from her wardrobe being a disaster, many of the sets are minimal. Silly chases, scenarios, and over-overing abound. Our logic is insulted: 'I'm giving all my money away to the poor. Now I'm gonna travel the world,' one character decides at the show's end. It begs the question: 'How will you afford it?' One greedy monster is forgiven too easily, receiving too much for too little. Hani17 encourages an adult to apologize for something, while Hani37 admits that she didn't apologize all those years before because she didn't have the courage to do so. It's presented without any acknowledgement of the hypocrisy she's embodying. It's sloppy. They cut a lot of corners. And why would she give that bratty younger self the bed while she sleeps on the floor? I would never. I don't like the idiot I used to be at all; I'd take the bed. It's all in good fun... until it gets old.
There are worthy elements in the show. "As you live life, you'll come across painful moments that you just can't run away from. When that happens, close your eyes and count to 3. When you open your eyes again, you'll realize that you've become a little bit stronger," says Grandma. It encourages viewers to find the courage to revisit our expectations and aspirations. Part of that is accepting who we are, and not just the good points, but also our shortcomings, our past mistakes, and the things we need to work on. The newest world record holders word it well: "Challenging ourselves to new things everyday gave us strength and courage. It doesn't matter even if you collapse or fail every day. When that happens you tell yourself this: 'You're doing well. You're the most magnificent star in your life' - only if you refuse to give up and get back on your feet once again."
Hani17 is a terribly entitled narcissist. That's common for teens as we all are born 100% selfish. Maturity is learning to not be selfish, and maturity is not in fashion these days.
When we are young, adults may tell us that they 'knew everything when they were younger' and the 'older they get, the less they know'. The unfortunate irony is that young people can never comprehend this. Hani's younger self, being the way she was, is what led to all the problems. Who among us wouldn't want to shake the younger version of ourselves and tell h/h to wake up? I would smack the brat I used to be and tell that b!+ch what's what, because learning by hitting bottom is so painful I'd do anything to avoid it, and I desperately want to save those I love from the same agony. But Hani17 is also happy, outgoing, optimistic, and undaunted. No matter how mature we become, we shouldn't let those qualities entirely slip away.
Hani17's interaction with Chun-sik, which sounds like "chum sick," is truly amusing. He's an adult and a superstar, but when she learns who he is (an underling she always made fun of in HS) she treats him just like she did when they were in school together. And he lets her. His manager is astounded. It's the cutest thing about the show.
So, is HM worth watching? It's not an easy call, only because Lee Re is so fantastic. For her performance alone I'd say "yes," it's worth checking out. If the early episodes aren't doing it for you, then just move on. HM doesn't improve with age.
QUOTESπ’
The joy is doubled when shared.
"Money is always the problem, whether you have it or not."
γ°π IMHO
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Age 14+ we'll see a person dying on the street after being hit by a truck. The blood from their head is washing away in the rain. She poses as a single mother who cannot identify the father of the child. It all spurts out under high-pressure emergent situations. PG-13 language. Out of nowhere, at the beginning of episode 8, we hear the word prick + an Fπ£
Re-πΊ? Not likely
In order of ~lite&trite~ to ~heavy&serious~ you may like:
Oh My Venus 7.4; Crazy Love 7.8; A Witch's Love 7.8; Love to Hate You 8.9; Mr. Queen 8.5; Her Private Life 8; Romance is a bonus book 7.9; Touch your heart 8.2; Crash Landing On You 9.1; Oh My Ghost 10; Mr. Queen 8.5; My Sassy Girl / Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo 8.5; It's Okay Not To Be Okay 9; Love Struck in the City 7.3; Saimdang 8.5; Hospital Playlist 9; My Mister 9.5; I'll See You When the Weather is Fine 9;
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It has recycled plot devices. The rich dad kicks out the spoiled, lazy, good for nothing son without any help whatsoever. It happens in My First First Love (8-VG fun) and Revolutionary Love (5.7-very avg). In HM something magical happens due to deep regret - also seen a handful of times in recent years. Recycled plots can go either way; the important factor is the execution. In HM the delivery is mediocre.
We open up to Ha-ni as the dancing squid handing out treats at O'mart. Our protagonist is living a pathetic life. In HS, she was Miss Hot-Stuff and everybody was in love with her. But she peaked too early and has been on a skid since the age of 17. Now she's turning 37.
HM is a 2021 release that is rated 88 on AWiki. Screenwriter Yoo Song Yi is just getting started. Director Lee Hyun Suk shows his excellence in The King's Affection-8.3. Choi Kang Hee (Queen of Mystery) is 37 y/o Ban Ha-ni. Kim Young Kwang (Call It Love-8.4, Pinocchio) plays ML, Han Yoo Hyun, and the marvelous Lee Re (Memories of the Alhambra-7.4) plays 17 y/o Ban Ha Ni.
Without an intervention, Hani37 will live out the remainder of her life in isolation, consumed with regret and guilt over a tragedy that occurred on >that< day, when she was 17. She made a big blunder and fate was not kind. Next, she imploded and has lived the past 20 years in the shadows. Fate decided to intervene, though, in the form of her 17 y/o self materialized like an infestation in her 37th year. She doesn't merely have to live with herself, she has to babysit, feed, clothe, and raise herself. She must pose as her own mother to be able to walk around town with herself. {She is dragged into a conversation-under-examination: Q: At what age did you get pregnant? Her answer is vague: Well, I was young. Q: Who's the father? A: I don't know. The response: I didn't take you for that kind of girl. A: I've lived a carefree life.} The scene feels organic and is a mini moment of fun.
There are diverse characters in the show. A common theme is men-going-for-the-GLORY. There is one pair of bros who are always attempting a world record for some ridiculous thing, and another pair that are always betting on everything. The betting was not revisited for the balance of the show, which is a disappointment; those lines could have written themselves. Then there's the couple that can only show love, at least in the presence of others, by spatting at eachother. They think they've kept their affection on the down-low, but many of their coworkers are on to them.
Sadly, Ha-ni looks like Jody from Family Affair, but in the form of a forgotten rag doll that's been dragged out from underneath the cabinet in the corner. She's mousy, dowdy & defeated. Why do they keep her in a state of frumpiness? As things start to improve for her, why don't her hair and clothes look better? Looking at her in that state grows more wearisome with each episode. Can we reach through the TV and yank her to the hairdresser? Even after she goes to the salon and spruces up a bit, her hair color is awful and she has bangs in her eyes. They put her in jackets big enough to create the appearance of a troll's body with a little freckled head sticking out. When she isn't wearing a XXL coat, she's in an unflattering, ill-fitting suit. She looks downright chunky. When the show is nearly over, she is in jeans, and she's tiny. It isn't about weight or looks, but rather the horrible fit of the dingy clothes and the unflattering hairdos. This isn't to criticize the actress, but to defend her: She could be so much cuter than the way they have her looking on screen. Initially, her dejected look has a purpose, but as the show progresses, her appearance and manner should as well.
They give good reason for Hani37 turning out so timid. However, there's no flashes of her true personality 20 years later. She's lost herself. Unfortunately, her character drags the show down. Yet, there's a steady stream of unsupported comments about Hani37 and Hani17 looking alike and acting alike. In some camera angles they almost do, but they really don't resemble each other much. The actress playing Hani17 is just another amazing Korean child-actor. Their craft is such pleasure to behold. I'll call out these Kdramas when it comes to skin color. A fascinating thing about many of these child actors is that they often have darker skin than the grown up version of the person they're playing. These talented kids probably can't get work once they grow too old to play a school kid, because Korea doesn't hand out many roles to actors darker than Tom Brady. That's just wrong.
Regardless of color, Korea does have some of the most attractive male leads in the world. Hyun looks like an Olympian swimmer with a Mr. Korea sweet-as-sweet-potato smile. He's a cutie. Mops and water go together, I suppose. Unfortunately, they fail to sell the romance. It doesn't rise to the level of made-for-network-TV standards.
I was enjoying HM in the opening episodes, so I hung in there with a lot of subpar elements. Over time, the issues pile up, though. A smattering here and there doesn't matter but the show became increasingly worse as it matured, ironically. It gets as bad as a typical Hollywood feature. Issues are resolved easily with 2-dimensional emotions. It appears they didn't have a large budget - aside from her wardrobe being a disaster, many of the sets are minimal. Silly chases, scenarios, and over-overing abound. Our logic is insulted: 'I'm giving all my money away to the poor. Now I'm gonna travel the world,' one character decides at the show's end. It begs the question: 'How will you afford it?' One greedy monster is forgiven too easily, receiving too much for too little. Hani17 encourages an adult to apologize for something, while Hani37 admits that she didn't apologize all those years before because she didn't have the courage to do so. It's presented without any acknowledgement of the hypocrisy she's embodying. It's sloppy. They cut a lot of corners. And why would she give that bratty younger self the bed while she sleeps on the floor? I would never. I don't like the idiot I used to be at all; I'd take the bed. It's all in good fun... until it gets old.
There are worthy elements in the show. "As you live life, you'll come across painful moments that you just can't run away from. When that happens, close your eyes and count to 3. When you open your eyes again, you'll realize that you've become a little bit stronger," says Grandma. It encourages viewers to find the courage to revisit our expectations and aspirations. Part of that is accepting who we are, and not just the good points, but also our shortcomings, our past mistakes, and the things we need to work on. The newest world record holders word it well: "Challenging ourselves to new things everyday gave us strength and courage. It doesn't matter even if you collapse or fail every day. When that happens you tell yourself this: 'You're doing well. You're the most magnificent star in your life' - only if you refuse to give up and get back on your feet once again."
Hani17 is a terribly entitled narcissist. That's common for teens as we all are born 100% selfish. Maturity is learning to not be selfish, and maturity is not in fashion these days.
When we are young, adults may tell us that they 'knew everything when they were younger' and the 'older they get, the less they know'. The unfortunate irony is that young people can never comprehend this. Hani's younger self, being the way she was, is what led to all the problems. Who among us wouldn't want to shake the younger version of ourselves and tell h/h to wake up? I would smack the brat I used to be and tell that b!+ch what's what, because learning by hitting bottom is so painful I'd do anything to avoid it, and I desperately want to save those I love from the same agony. But Hani17 is also happy, outgoing, optimistic, and undaunted. No matter how mature we become, we shouldn't let those qualities entirely slip away.
Hani17's interaction with Chun-sik, which sounds like "chum sick," is truly amusing. He's an adult and a superstar, but when she learns who he is (an underling she always made fun of in HS) she treats him just like she did when they were in school together. And he lets her. His manager is astounded. It's the cutest thing about the show.
So, is HM worth watching? It's not an easy call, only because Lee Re is so fantastic. For her performance alone I'd say "yes," it's worth checking out. If the early episodes aren't doing it for you, then just move on. HM doesn't improve with age.
QUOTESπ’
The joy is doubled when shared.
"Money is always the problem, whether you have it or not."
γ°π IMHO
π¬6.3 π6 π7.3 π5 π¦2 π6 π¨5β‘3.5 π΅/π7.2 π 3.9 π4 π€’2 π€4 π€4.5 π7
Age 14+ we'll see a person dying on the street after being hit by a truck. The blood from their head is washing away in the rain. She poses as a single mother who cannot identify the father of the child. It all spurts out under high-pressure emergent situations. PG-13 language. Out of nowhere, at the beginning of episode 8, we hear the word prick + an Fπ£
Re-πΊ? Not likely
In order of ~lite&trite~ to ~heavy&serious~ you may like:
Oh My Venus 7.4; Crazy Love 7.8; A Witch's Love 7.8; Love to Hate You 8.9; Mr. Queen 8.5; Her Private Life 8; Romance is a bonus book 7.9; Touch your heart 8.2; Crash Landing On You 9.1; Oh My Ghost 10; Mr. Queen 8.5; My Sassy Girl / Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo 8.5; It's Okay Not To Be Okay 9; Love Struck in the City 7.3; Saimdang 8.5; Hospital Playlist 9; My Mister 9.5; I'll See You When the Weather is Fine 9;
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