Marriage Not Dating

Marriage Not Dating is hands down the best comedic performance ever written, produced, filmed, and acted. This drama broke all the rules in all the right ways. The first moments of each episode depicted the most embarrassing scenarios one could be in, and the rest of the episode explains why that scenario happened and the aftermath of such a scene. This drama was impeccably executed and it's #2 on my favorite dramas of all time list.

Gong Ki-Tae is a plastic surgeon who comes from an affluent background. He is successful in every area of his life and his mother and family feel it's time for him to marry. Ki-Tae was a very special kind of chaebol. Though he's arrogant, stuck-up just like the type character, he's incredibly vulnerable. Yeon Woo-Jin did an amazing job playing this role. He was able to express the tenderness of Ki-Tae even though it wasn't written. The expressions towards Joo Jang-Mi, and even how he looked at the second lead Han Yeo-Reum, was with compassion and tenderness. I adored this male lead so much. He' another character that gives you the drama-realistic expectations in a boyfriend.

Joo Jang Mi is the best friend in my head. This character charged head first in every scenario and I adored her for it. This poor female lead was put through the wringer, but she maintained a great fighting spirit. Vivacious is the word that I would describe this character. Han Groo pulsated with life in this drama. Her performance was perfection. This drama was enhanced because of Han Groo. She was the magic, and spark that created a wonderful watching experience.

Han Yeo Reum was the dreamiest second lead I'd ever seen. This character was charming, sexy, a great conversationalist, in short everything I would want in my soulmate. Jinwoon oozed a kind of je ne sais quoi. The way this character wore his heart on his sleeve was beautiful. Though he had a few childish behaviors... he was sweet.

To be honest, this drama was sweet. There was a kindness to this drama that isn't often seen. Though the actions of these characters are extreme, there is a tenderness that is consistently expressed. GO WATCH THIS DRAMA RIGHT NOW hahahaha

Queen for Seven Days

Queen For Seven Days

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dewanontons.com/queen-for-seven-days-season-1/

I stumbled across this beautiful show when I was in yet, another desperate search for a drama to keep me engaged. From the very first episode I was hooked!

The show introduces two young characters navigating their lives in the valiant attempt to validate themselves to their families. 

Lee Yeok  played by the impressive child actor Baek Seung Hwan, wants to emphatically prove that he isn't after his brothers throne, while Shin Chae Kyung played by the talented Park Si-Eun wants to close the distance placed by her parents. 

These children serendipitously smack into each other and they begin a life long love affair.

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http://www.dramabeans.com/2017/06/seven-day-queen-episode-3/

Meanwhile King Lee Yoong played by Lee Dong Gun is brutal ruler who tries to prove to his deceased father that he can be a great King. This was one of my favorite characters. He had so many elements to his personality and to his decisions. Though he was bat crazy and beyond cruel... I couldn't help but love him.

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http://www.hellokpop.com/tv-movies/queen-for-seven-days-debuts/

Yeon Woo Jin plays the adult character of Lee Yeok, and Park Min Young plays the adult character of Shin Chae Kyung. I couldn't have asked for better chemistry. These two expressed an array of emotions and thoughts in ways that I'm not sure other actors could've done.

 All of the characters engaged with each other in heartbreaking, and funny ways. There wasn't a single episode that didn't make me cry and then laugh hysterically. As a viewer I witnessed misunderstandings, characters being manipulated,  and characters disastrous attempts of resolving issues. Yet, the dialogue expressed empathy, yearning, angst a magical way. 

I adore this drama so much. My heart got shredded to pieces every episode, but it was well worth it.
The best thing about this show was the depth each character portrayed. I couldn't hate the King because I got to understand how his brain ticked. At his cruelest moments he was trying to protect the ones he loved. Even though Lee Yeok is a great male lead, we still got to witness his character flaws, which humanized his journey from prince to King. Chae Kyung was a character we got to see grow and mature, and it was all heartbreaking!

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http://www.dramapanda.com/2017/06/queen-for-seven-days-2017.html

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http://www.ibtimes.co.in/seven-day-queen-episodes-19-20-finale-preview-shin-chae-kyung-face-jail-time-736326

This is one of the great Saeguks along with Empress Ki. I am thankful that I found it fairly late so I could binge watch it, I can't imagine the agony of waiting week to week, but definitely would bring a box of tissues, because this drama drags you through the feels.