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I watch a lot of Korean television series, although usually with more of a crime/corruption/conspiracy angle. However, my K-drama queue was a little lean and this did have strong reviews so I gave it a go. I'm glad I did. Exceeded expectations.

Great cast and cast chemistry. Solid production values including the sets for the Joseon era. Good writing both in terms of the broad plot and related subplots as well as the dialogue. Thanks to the visits to the Joseon era, viewers will be introduced to a couple of historical figures from the time. While time travel is the foundation of the show's premise, it doesn't trouble viewers with the paradoxical nature of time travel and its implications. More writers of time travel shows should also avoid it, few handle such matters well. To the extent the writers want to encourage more philosophical ponderings, it is more about the differences, and similarities, between Joseon-era and modern Korea.

Satisfying conclusion - be certain to watch to the very end: there is a brief coda after the final episode's credits which will give the viewer a last smile about the conclusion.

If you are looking for a Korean drama with a strong dose of humor, a modest amount of romance and an interesting story, I'd highly recommend it. If you're new to the world of K-dramas, it might be a good introduction.

While this show DOES feature a romance, I would say it is more correct to call it a medical drama (eastern meets western medicine), with elements of romance, history and comedy mixed in. So if you are looking for the type of romantic fluff and excitement you find in a typical K-drama, you might be in for a let down. That's not to say that this film fails in the romantic department; it is just auxiliary to the rest of the story.

On the positive side, the show was technically sound, and the cast was great, with excellent acting all around. Especially Kim Nam-Gil. Even with his mostly heavy/serious role, he had some funny moments that really shone. I can't recall another actor whose expressions can so seamlessly shift between silly, happy-go-lucky, mischievous, and perverted. His expressions alone made the show worth watching!

I also enjoyed the idea of building unprejudiced respect and cooperation between eastern and western medicine (I loved the moments where the two approaches augmented and supported each other). And hooray for happy (though frustratingly un-serious) endings! The director could have chosen a bittersweet ending and I would have accepted it, but I was glad we got something more uplifting.

On the downside, there were a few dark scenes that seemed excessively drawn out/heavy handed (Heo Im's begging scene for one). I also thought Yeon-Kyeong snapped out of her memory induced shock a bit too quickly (though that might just be due to how hard it was to gauge the flow of time in the show). In addition, some side characters appeared during both the Joseon & modern eras for no clear reason, and a couple of the antagonists just sort of faded away (a more solid wrap-up would have been nice).

In summary, while this show has a lot going on, it is mostly well executed and I would rate it a solid 8 in every respect. If you like K-drama and medical dramas, this will probably be right up your alley. Also, don't miss the cute Easter eggs at the very end of the last episode! Recommended.

ROMANCE RATING: 8/10 The romance scenes in this film were a bit formulaic, but the chemistry between the MC's was still believable. There is only one real kiss, plus a few other PDA moments. Thankfully, in this case that one kiss feels very invested and passionate, rather than being a chaste little peck.

I'm not a particular fan of South Korean movies, but when I saw this title in my Netflix list I said: "Why not, let's give it a try".

And it really touched something in me. It mixes drama with comedy in an insane manner and you really never know what to expect from one episode to another. To tell you the truth, I wasn't sure how it's going to end until I actually saw the last 3-4 minutes of the last episode.

The actress "Kim Ah Joong" is one of the most expressive and sensitive performers I've ever seen and she could easily play in any Hollywood blockbuster drama.

And I haven't seen any of those sudden plot twists that are present in many US / UK shows and which are supposed to make events more dramatic, but in truth, they decrease the show's quality. Nope, not going to see that here.

All-in-all, I really recommend this show. It's not long, but it's actually really good and it deserves every star I gave it.

I've been watching a lot of K-Dramas and this one got me , it's AMAZING, please give it a try and don't judge from the first episodes, It's a ( Master Piece ) I could say about this drama. and so I'm writing my first review about it.

Amazing Drama <3 Trust me you'll not regret watching it! Do yourself a favour and start watching it. Watched 100s of dramas so far and I can say this is one of the best drama! Better than King the eternal monarch and many other dramas! So underrated! Don't miss this amazing gem <3

After my first k-drama experience with "Crashing Landing on You", I found this underrated TV series on Netflix. I was first attracted by the time travel element and was not particularly impressed by the male actor, Kim Nam Gil, who ended up being my FAVOURITE actor and singer. He is the type of guy you have to grow into. He may not be your traditional good-looking guy on first look but his charming face and unpretentious character just suck you in bit by bit.

The chemistry between the two Kim(s) is excellent and the storyline about how their destinies are intertwined is very sweet. A destined couple helps each other heal and become a better version of him/her. Kim Ah Joong's acting skill is undeniably exquisite and she's very pretty too. They just look great together.

The medical scene is well executed and the songs "Always" and "Not Gonna Wait" are my favourites too.

All in all, this is an amazing romantic story about time travel that is very comforting and therapeutic, especially at this crazy lock-down period.

Don't miss this hidden gem.

I don't even remember how many times I've watched it.

Just bring me laughter and tears every time I watch it.

Give it a try; I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Totally a outstanding drama. Not just a love story, this drama will teach you your duty for your country, people. I love the story of this drama,and From every angle this drama was too perfect. But their happy ending could have been at least 10-15 minute.

After reading all the high reviews, I went into this hoping for a intricate time travel story between two doctors. However, it wasn't really what I expected. It was funny, the acting was great BUT most of the series was a lot of fluff. The overall plot was simple and didn't explore time travel in complexity...which is disappointing for me.

It is a simple rom-com series with bit of time travel. The really isn't much in terms of story and has a lot of fluff to try to keep the story longer. I felt it started to drag early on in the series. Became a bit mindless for me.

6/10. Not the best, but also wasn't horrible. This is for those who enjoys a simple rom-com series with easy plot.

I loved this one. I don't know why I won't rate 10 stars. It's actually 9.5. 10 stars are for the ones that will stay with me forever. Still. This was really good. Medical accuracy aside, I can't really think of a flaw. Maybe the ending. Doesn't make sense. But I'll let it slide because this show has brought me a lot of strong emotions.

Mostly, I came here to congratulate the main actor. His performance was really impressive. I'm getting used to Korean actors being very good, but this role was difficult. He had to act lustful, greedy, selfish, kind, warm-hearted, cold, desperate, stunned, stupid, sharp, brilliant, cute, name it. And he did everything with pitch accuracy. I can never forget the moment when he first stands as a modern man after his speech. The glance towards the girl. That glance. It had to say " See? Where I stand? Without your help. After you treated me like s**t!" And it said just that.

The lead actress was very good too.

My favourite character was of course the baby pig. OMG, so cute!!!

Ah. Black people. Actually having a part in the story. Wow.

This one had me on pins and needles😁. {Oh, dear. Many apologies. I had to excise that from my system. Okie dokie, moving on...}

I wasn't enthusiastic about LUTYN a couple episodes deep. It didn't spike my interest. It almost seemed too ridiculous, and I wasn't getting the point. It's a house rule that the whole series must be watched prior to weighing in, intolerable, stabbing pain being the exception. Some shows are perfected or impaled in the final episodes. Therefore, prodding - um, plodding on was the only choice.

It paid off like hidden treasure.

The show's premise is that Dr. Heo Im, the most famous and gifted physician/acupuncturist from the Joseon era, suddenly time slips to the 21st century. While a 400 year jump would put a strain on anybody, he penetrates 21st century society uncommonly well. The primary reason is that his skills are still relevant and on📍point in modern days.

Dr. Heo Im undergoes a remarkable transition (healing) in the course of the show. His touching relationship with Ha-ra (it's precious) is enough reason to stick with this series. The interactions with Bong-sik and Mom are almost as sweet. Watching Dr. Choi Yearn-keyong (played by Kim A-Joong, who makes 200 Pounds Beauty-6.5 worth watching) and Dr. Im circling round eachother, while the circles become a tightening loop that stitches one to the other, is pure pleasure.

One coincidence after another keeps him and Dr. Choi poking into one another. She, understandably, thinks he's screwy. Eventually, she is forced to believe him: They are thrust into, and stuck inside, many harrowing situations while they try to understand what in the wide world is going on. It's not like he could fabricate what she's seeing and feeling, and collective hallucinations are not as good an explanation as the simple truth: This guy's from the past! It's not a new concept, but LUTYN tells a great story in a skillful way that punctured my bubble of resistance. One scene that was particularly cute was when they played some carnival style games. She's better at throwing darts and popping 🎈🎈🎈 than 'Mr. Needle' is.

LUTYN has a light-hearted feel, but it also managed to sting my eyes on a couple occasions. They, additionally, address piercing questions that prickle beyond mere medical ethics. It's shot (filmed) well, and while LUTYN is not a high budget feature, the battle scene is impressive; Dr. Im's patients aren't the only ones who get skewered.

The biggest head-scratcher, from my perspective, is how they failed to equip Dr. Im with the best tools for that final penetration, er - mission. It's difficult to elaborate without spoilers, so we'll leave it there, lest I pierce your eyes. The ending is better than the average. Too many Kdramas have rushed, or tacked-on endings. The cadence on LUTYN is perfect. They 🔨nail it.

The soundtrack is solid. The action song, which is also the title track, nicks beats from the 80's. It's similar to the ROCKY theme, but perhaps, even better. "Troubleshooter" is a get-ready-to-go that's jazzy with a pinch of 70's-80's-cop-show sound. "Not gonna wait," and "Fate" also snagged my interest and are on my Spotify.

My recommendation: Have a little trust, stick around, and give 4 or 5 episodes a 💉 before you seek a second opinion.

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You get angry at others for your own mistakes.

〰🖍 IMHO

⚡6 🎬7.5 🤔5 🎭8 💓7 🦋5

Age 12+

In order of ~lite&trite~ to ~heavy&serious~ you may also like: Modern Day - A Witch's Love 7.8; Love to Hate You 8.9; Her Private Life 8; Touch your heart 8.2; Crash Landing On You 9.1; Oh My Ghost 10; It's Okay Not To Be Okay 9; Love Struck in the City 7.3; Hospital Playlist 9; My Mister 9.5; I'll See You When the Weather is Fine 9;

Historical/Period - My Only Love Song 8.7 ~ excellent comedy; Mr. Queen 8.5; My Sassy Girl / Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo 8.5; Saimdang 8.5; The King's Affection 8.3; Mr. Sunshine 9

Action/Sci-fi/fantasy - K2 8; Private Lives 8.1; Sisyphus 8; Tunnel 8.1; Signal 8.6; The Cursed 8.3; Flower of Evil 8.9; The Man from Nowhere 8.9; Black 9; Squid Game 8.4; Kingdom 8.3; Sweet Home 8.4

Romance junkies only - My Secret Romance 7 (if you ff thru overdone flashbacks); Boys Over Flowers 8 ~ melodrama to the max; The Bride of Habaek 7; Heirs 7.3; That Winter, The Wind Blows 7; Something in the Rain 9; C🇨🇳: Well-Intended Love 7.5 Rom-porn - extra points for the dopamine; You are my destiny 6.8 cute, sweet & 1/2 padding; A Little Thing Called First Love 8.5; Find Yourself 8.9

Consider a Chinese historical fantasy romcom: The Romance of Tiger and Rose 9.8, Love Between Fairy and Devil 8.9, Love and Redemption 10 or Japanese lite romcoms: Maid Sama 10, Mischievous Kiss Love in Tokyo 7.8, Love, Chunibyo And Other Delusions 8.4, or Toradora 8.5.

Bubble gum romantic drama! Like most of the Korean romantic dramas, this one is so tame/lame that it makes little House on the Prairie, and Downton Abbey look R' rated! The romance portion is akin to the "oh shucks" romance that I would've had in the United States in perhaps fourth grade, you know... Before my adult teeth grew in! The writing is cliché and decades past to say the least. Is the 21st Century Korean version of a romantic drama in the United States in the 1970s. However what it lacks and everything else... It makes up for in a cast of lovable characters that you cheer for every episode.

First, I am very picky about my TV shows. I usually hate Romance/ Drama TV shows.

This Korean drama is lucky enough more than only a romance and I actually liked it. The beginning is very intriguing, mysterious enough to keep you interested. I learned a lot about Korean history and culture (In how far this is correctly presented, I have no idea as I am not Korean) There are enough funny moments to keep you amused.

The protagonist is a really good actor and he plays kind of an idiot, like in a funny way. The second protagonist, Dr. Choi is a pretty and lovely actress. Her reactions towards Heo Im are epic, very well executed.

The TV show progressed very well, enough moments you thought "I hope this will go well" to keep the tension in it.

I only disliked the second to last episode, the romance/ drama went on for far too long, I almost wanted to skip to the end of the episode...

The TV show had a satisfying ending for most people in my opinion. Also a kind of a tease/ cliffhanger at the end. I hope they will make a second season somehow and can keep the story intriguing.

What a great series! I fell in love with Nam Gil in The Fiery Priest and fell in love again with his innocent portrayal of Heo Im (Bontak). I was captivated from the very first episode. I loved watching them both navigate through different time periods they were unfamiliar with. By episode 8, I knew this was a special series that was going to stay with me for a long time to come. Not sure which time period they will end up in, but so far I am loving it and highly recommend it!

I always wondering how people give stars to a movie. Did she/he really watched it? Unique story, well made series, it's not the best of all but it will be remembered. One thing for sure, you remember only the good and the bad. This is a good one. Watch it, ignore negative reviews.

As an American 18 year old from Texas I've never watch anything Korean or from an Asian market. This show has kept me up late for the past week because I can't seem to put it down. This is my first time ever watch a k-drama but I am very impressed by the story and how well the actors performed. Overall 10/10 the best thing i've seen in a very long time. Although i was sadden to learn there was only 1 season and I just want the story to go on and essentially never end.

This is a highly creative K-drama series that has so many positive aspects to it, to include:

an amazing and unique story, interesting and/or lovable characters, engaging dialogue, raw emotions and authentic feelings, suspense, romance, comedy, action, effective CONTRASTS (like "negative" traits and bad guys"), and very important Life lessons such as Unconditional/True Love (for self/others), Unconditional Forgiveness (for self/others), Deep Understanding, Compassion, Profound Wisdom, Following Heart, Integrity, Authenticity, Honesty, Loyalty, Teamwork, and much more.

But WHY ruin all that by going overboard with a low-standard, cheap, extremely unhealthy, RAMEN product placement?

Plus, it doesn't even make sense that a well-educated doctor would often eat ramen that can cause various health issues and diseases.

At least one Korean man has died from malnutrition eating ramen for over a month in the past.

Is it so important to make profit that so many of these creators of Korean dramas insist on being a major, negative influence to humanity, with excessive ramen (and even fried chicken) product placements?

And they are AWARE that many throughout this world are already suffering from comfort food addiction, as well as alcoholism, especially Koreans (to include children).

It's TIME for MAJOR CHANGES; otherwise, human history will repeat itself via spiraling downfalls due to ongoing corruption. REMEMBER THAT.

Korean tv loves timeslip dramas and this is one of the best. Some light comedy, good music, great writing and acting from the leads and for m the medical ethics highlighted were really interesting. Perhaps a little gory if you don't like operations or wounds. Happy ending.

The story concerns an acupuncturist doctor in Joseon who - after failing to treat the king - is shot by two arrows which result in him being transferred into modern day Korea.

After wandering about he meets the FL who is a doctor in a busy hospital. He ends up meeting her grandfather and is given permission to stay at his Oriental Medicine Facility. During this time his personality is that of a rather silly lost figure who has a shuffling run and a childlike personality - as the story progresses he turns into a well dressed sophisticated doctor who is nothing like his original personality. This is jarring - the difference is just too much - particularly as he reverts to his childlike personality at various intervals. Once again we have the Korean insistence on portraying a woman as being dirty and smelly. Never the male.

As usual the tick boxes by including non-Korean actors - and - as usual - they are totally out of place and can't act anyway.

There are constant accidents that result in the two leads being transferred back to Joseon and it becomes boring and draggy as the storyline there is basically the same as what is going on in modern day Korea. The usual corruption - political maneuvering - difficult choices etc - which all combine to affect the lives of the two leads.

The ML is slightly over the top with his expressions - especially as he can be so stone faced at other times.

It's entertaining enough - but ten eps would have been more than enough.

The idea was nice, having an oriental doctor travelling to the future. I am really facinated when the modern and traditional doctor combining their skills to treat a patient and thought that this could be where the story get more exciting. However, the excitement stop there and the plot become convoluted and dragging. The main character face expression is naturally comedic. It works well at the beginning, but become annoying towards the end when more serious plot is developed. Worst is that they use the same actors for some characters for both time periods - very confusing. Was this done for a special purpose or it is just to cut the show budget?

It's important in any drama the leads have good chemistry together to deliver an awesome drama. Her both of them are just fantastic! The few episodes towards the end are just so sad & romantic. It really his you!

Both of them change gradually in the show. The awkward Joseon doctor to a more confidence one. The cold-hearted doctor turns to a soft hearted one!

The romantic scenes are so natural, it feels like they are dating in teal life! You can also too feel that they miss each & long for each other.

The only thing missing is they don't say "I love you" when they were dating, while & even before he left.

The supporting casts are good too!

Worth the watch! Definitely will watch again!

Simply amazing series. Incredible acting by all actors. Absolutely loved it, our entire family felt the same. Always hate to see a great series come to an end. Will miss these characters.