Title: 멜로홀릭 | Mellohollik | Melo Holic | Meloholic
Genre: Drama | Supernatural | Fantasy | Romance
Episodes: 10
Broadcast Network: OCN
Broadcast Period: November 6 to December 5, 2017
Synopsis:
In 1994, when Yoo Eun Ho was young and impressionable, his heart was devastated by the woman he thought he loves and on the same night experienced a phenomenon that he can’t explain except he was given the power to read and see women’s thoughts. As he matures and became a respectable member of the society, he gained confidence and tried to use his special gift to help the men understand the women they love, however, love has been elusive to him until he met Han Ye Ri. She was different from all other women he met as she figures out her mystery. What he doesn’t know is that she is really totally different.
Characters:
- Jung Yoon Ho as Yoo Eun Ho
- Kyung Soo Jin as Han Ye Ri | Han Joo Ri
- Choi Dae Chul as Lee Joo Seung
- Ahn Sol Bin as Kim Min Jung
- Han Jae Suk as Lee Yoo Shik
- Go Min Shi as Joo Yeo Jin
- Han Joo-Wan as Kim Sun Ho
- Kim Min Gyu as Yoo Byung Chul
- Lee Yoo Joon as Kim Sun Kyung
- Go Seong Yeon as Nurse
- Joe Se-Hyun as Professor Park
- Clara as Yun Kyung-Ae
- Song Yoo Ji as Je-Yi
- Yoon So Hee
- Chung Ha Eun
- Jun from A.C.E
My Review:
I watched this k-drama not knowing much of the lead actors. The only reasons why I got interested are because of 2 things, one, the premise sounds interesting and I love suspense thrillers which OCN seems to be good at and, two, I wanted to see the other works of Kim Min Gyu. I saw him at “Because This is My First Life” and got interested on watching him other k-dramas he’s in. I know it sounds shallow but I like to see his other works besides this k-drama is only 10-Episodes long, thus, how can it hurt, right?
So, What do I Like About this K-Drama?
(1) I like that the story is a blend of suspense, romance and fantasy. It does made the entire thing interesting to watch. However, it became a bit predictable in the end as it lays out the characters, but, I guess, it can’t be help as it is only a 10-episode drama.
(2) I do like the actors except when the main leads, Jung Yoon Ho as Yoo Eun Ho and Kyung Soo Jin as Han Ye Ri or Han Joo Ri are acting cutesy and cheesy. It makes me cringe especially since they are already adults and not in high school. Honestly, they weren’t able to pull it off unlike other actors who can make scenes like this work.
(3) Kim Min Gyu’s part maybe short but as expected he does act well. He didn’t disappoint. I hope he will have major roles in the future.
(4) Jung Yoon Ho looks like the lower version of Jo In-Sung and the upper version of Ju Ji-Hoon. He is good to look at but his smile is a bit artificial and still needs to improve his way of acting.
(5) I like the OST and enjoyed listening to it especially “Say I Love You”
What I do Not Like About this K-Drama?
As I didn’t expect much when I watched this k-drama, my disappointment on certain parts didn’t affect me much. It was passable and since it is only a 10-episode k-drama, I can’t complaint much on its flaws.
(1) I find the stupidity of Jung Yoon Ho as Yoo Eun Ho on Episode 9. He can’t even fight well yet he expects he can solve and save Han Ye Ri without involving the police.
(2) I find some of the romantic scenes too cheesy and fake. It makes me cringe as it is so juvenile. Although, the kissing scenes are okay and better than others I’ve seen that’s so fake.
(3) I didn’t like much most of the supporting characters. They are forgettable or sometimes irritating.
(4) In the short period of time, this k-drama could have delivered a tight and better way of presenting it. It has good premise and could have been great. Unfortunately, it seems the director and the writer/s seem to fall in the same trap of most k-dramas to focus more on what typical romcom should be. Unfortunately, it wasn’t able to achieve it successfully, in my book.
Would I recommend this K-Drama? It’s Okay.
My Rating to this Drama
( See My Rating System: ) 3/5 Stars
OST:
01. Say I Love You (It’s Okay) – Park Ji Min
Play Me:
02. By Your Side – Kim E-Z
Play Me:
03. Falling You – Lee Tae Il of Block.B & Kim So Hee
04. Meloholic – Yoo Yun Jung (유연정) of Cosmic Girls
05. The Temperature At That Time – Martin Smith
06. Falling You (Male Version) – Lee Tae Il of block.B
07. Falling You (Female Version) – Kim So Hee
08. Contact – Various Artists
09. Cocky girl – Various Artists
10. Another Myself – Various Artists
11. Holic – Various Artists
12. Villain – Various Artists
13. Meloholic Theme – Various Artists
For Lyrics in English, Romanization and Hangul, CLICK HERE