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Dr. Romantic
(2016 Viki, 20 60min eps
*** Viki currently has a 21st eps. that answers some of those outstanding questions)

The "romantic" in the title refers to the romantic ideals of the lead doctor. There is still some romance, bromance, comedy, verbal sparring, & a few punches too. In 20+1 episodes you have time to see great character development, & agonize with them over ethical questions, & watch their characters be tested, & see them discover what being a doctor means.

The acting is wonderful. The side stories are good. The patient stories bring up so many medical dilemmas, which intertwine with the hospital staff's stories in unexpected ways.

While this wasn't a binge for me, it is an excellent drama. It’s no wonder there is talk of season 4. I will continue with season 2.

https://mydramalist.com/19510-romantic-doctor-teacher-kim

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While it's a lofty goal to love someone no matter their appearance, I found the idea potentially creepy in this series. We don't know if or when she'll change again or what she'll look like when she finally stops changing. He's a young guy in the prime of his life and although we see a glimpse that he might be attracted to a man as well because he loves her/him, they don't address the situation if she ends up being very young or very old. Would he then adjust the relationship from a romantic one to a familial one? If so, then does he start dating again? What if she changes back? These thoughts were driving me crazy and ruined the ending of the show for me.

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The Beauty Inside (2018 Viki 16 1:10 eps)

The actors were all very good. I loved Lee Da-hee in "Search: WWW”. She did not disappoint me. Seo Hyun-jin is good in everything I've seen her in so far. The 1st couple has good chemistry. The 2nd couple is cute.

Two people with problems that make them perfect for each other, although maybe ill-fated. They try to discover if inner beauty is the only thing that matters - a great premise, but for me it ruined the end of the show. (See next post) Overall the beginning was interesting & fun. The ending was okay, but the last episodes seemed flat. There was also the noble idiot thing.

It is not a rewatch for me. It has some good messages, learning to love yourself as you are, not judging people by their looks, overcoming things together instead of suffering alone - all worthwhile things to strive for.

https://mydramalist.com/26295-the-beauty-inside

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