Devilish Joy

The story in this drama is so unique and the matched lead couple so incredibly cute it looked like a great but underrated drama.

But once I got to episode 8 I didn't think I could finish watching but glad I did. The core story was such an attractor and the accompanying music & ballads so lovely it's hard to give this a low rating. However, much of the production is bloated with irritating & stupid situations that are hard to accept when everyone has a cellphone on them at all times. Or that anyone would just meet up with strangers in private (suspected criminals) without ever telling anyone or police.

The situational plots surrounding the evil/wicked/greedy characters were badly written and presented. And if you can endure most of this from episode 10-14 (give up trying to find meaning or even redemption) the story will resolve itself for all the other characters you meet.

Other reviewers criticized the ending saying it was rushed. So I had prepared for a sloppy choppy end. But I was more than astonished at how well the ending was done. It's as if the drama had a bout of severe indigestion but then had a splendid recovery. Special note: make sure to watch right to the very end of the last episode video for a delightful surprise. It took the stinger out of all the things I didn't enjoy about the drama.

So in conclusion, I give this a good score & recommend it as a unique and heart stirring romance.

When it comes to classic style Romantic K-Dramas, it can be hard to find any that really stand out from the pack. This one does.

As per the "classic" label, the overall plot for this show is pretty unrealistic, littered with many of the typical cliches and "impossible coincidence" tropes that define the genre. However, those plot devices fade into the background next to the deep and emotional performances delivered by the entire cast. Especially CJH, who really makes you feel the despair and loneliness suffered by people with dementia (not to mention his other situations) .

While it is the acting that truly carries this show, the beautiful cinematography and moving script also deserve a mention. I especially loved all the impromptu "supper poetry" scenes. And while I personally might have liked it if the story's antagonists had been given a bit more dimension, on the other hand, they weren't all paper thin or completely stereotypical bad guys either.

I have no idea why the IMDb ratings are so low, but if you go for classic K-Drama with great acting and plenty of romance, don't be put off and give this show a chance. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Recommended!

ROMANCE RATING: * * * 9.5/10. With fantastic chemistry between the leads and an astonishing (by K-Drama standards) 7+ kiss scenes, this film won't disappoint romance junkies. CJH is unquestionably an excellent actor in plenty of ways, but honestly it's his his skillful and passionate kiss scenes that I'm most a fan of! :)

I really didn't know what to expect from this show but to be honest it exceeded my expectations. Was it perfect? No. There were some plot holes and things that didn't 100% make sense, but the story was very enjoyable, with some really great performances from our actors. I didn't expect this show to be that serious, but it definitely had it's moments. Jin Hyuk was excellent in this, showing a really amazing range of emotions as a man struggling with memory loss. Ha Yoon was also great as the female lead; her character was one of those rare female characters that isn't a giggly pushover and you can't help but root for her. Also a mention of Ki Joon, our male lead's younger cousin, who was super cute and brought a childish, comedic charm to the show. Overall this is a really enjoyable watch, I'm happy with how it ended, and I thought the romance was believable and well developed. Not sure why it isn't rated higher!

Devilish Joy is a drama packed with cliche and corny scenes. The cinematography, at least, was gorgeous. As a whole, the story was okay, though the first episode was the most rediculous one I have ever watched. Things got better after that, but still, the drama lacked originality. The performances, moreover, were good, but I think that the couple needed a tick more chemistry to support the over the top romance that they had to present. However, the leading lady was really good and enjoyable. Though, Hoya felt out of place in this character.

Acted and presented very well. U fall in love with the leads and feel sad for them..