Autumn Tale is an easier drama to review than to watch. Anyone who watches it will find themselves quickly enthralled in the tragic nature of this story. From the introduction of the siblings, to the very end of their journey which I will not spoil.

It is a well crafted story with good pacing and commendable performances from the three leads. However, this is where Autumn Tale hits its first and only roadblock. As you progress through the drama and more so when you reach the conclusion, you'll find that this drama clearly distinguishes itself as what I like to call a tissue box drama. Each plot device that follows seems to always add more and more to the tragic nature of the story. No one is every truly happy long enough before some sort of event happens to sucker punch everyone and anyone who didn't see it coming - which is everyone.

In this sense, this drama can be called a one-trick money, but depending on your state of mind, that one trick can be enough. This definitely isn't a drama I would recommend to be watched in one, two or three sittings. Unless your heart is made of ice, you will want to give yourself some breaks in between in order to hydrate yourself after crying out a quarter of your bodily fluids.

4/5 Recommended for lovers of romance, melodrama, tragedy and beautiful actors.

Let me just start by saying All In is a superb drama. It has the chemistry of Full House and the tragic elements of Autumn Tale without overplaying either. This is relevant seeing as SHK was in both those dramas, which are considered by many to be more successful. However, I beg to differ. In my opinion, All In is a far superior drama than both Full House and Autumn Tale, in that it weaves an unconventional love story, while giving equal attention to a story of crime, political intrigue and retribution.

The fact that the story is able to depict a love so innocent amidst the trials and tribulations of the world they live in is truly a testament to its wonderful sense of pacing and storytelling. The romantic relationships is never overplayed to the point that characters make choices blindly out of love. Everyone makes sacrifices and difficult decisions because they know it is what is logical and reasonable. It is this way of thinking that leads the characters to lead their lives in ways much more intriguing and enticing than they would have had they simply done everything in the name of love.

Rest assured, that if you give this drama a chance and push through the first few episodes, you will be rewarded with one of the best Asian dramas of the 21st Century.

4.5/5 Must watch for lovers of romance, crime and revenge dramas.

Full House is a truly unique drama. And that is not because it has a revolutionary new storyline or a deep and involving cast of characters. In fact, it properly lacks those things more than anything. What makes Full House so unique, is that it is probably the only drama out there that survives and succeeds based solely on the performances and chemistry between the two leads. Put any other actors besides Rain and SHK in those roles and it is difficult to imagine this drama being the same.

The story of a rich and bratty playboy butting heads with a poor and feisty girl is all too well know. Just from hearing that description alone one can tell where the story will most certainly lead to. However, in a drama like this, it's not about the destination; it is about the journey. And it certainly is a very enjoyable journey at that.

Just seeing Rain and SHK go back and forth in their banter, however cliche it may be, is a winning ticket any day of the week. Don't come to this drama expecting award winning writing or originality. Instead, come to this drama expecting just about the greatest example of pure chemistry ever seen. And neither leads are too bad to look at either.

4/5 Must watch for lovers of romantic comedies, guilty pleasures, Rain and SHK.

One of the first things about Nodame Cantabile is its quirky nature.

It was as if the producers wanted to create a live action manga - literally. The character's behavior is often outlandish. The acting is almost always over exaggerated and the general mood of the entire show is like it sprung straight from the pages of the manga that inspired it.

It is because of this that one may say that this drama is too faithful to its source material. It tries so hard to translate the images and words into the real world that it fails to add anything new to the mix. This begs one to wonder, why watch this if you've already read the manga, which is most likely better than the adaptation.

I suppose the shortest answer I could give is that you wouldn't watch it. The only people that should watch this are those who have not read the manga and do not plan to do so. If it is these people, then I think they will enjoy this drama's upbeat and over-the-top sensibilities.

3.5/5 Recommended for lovers of quirkiness and over-the-top comedy.

Nobuta Wo Produce is probably one of the best slice-of-life dramas around.

The premise is that two popular boys decide to have an experiment in which they attempt to turn the pariah of their school into a popular teenage girl. It is interesting, but not all that enticing.

However, what really makes this drama worthwhile are the characters. What draws you in is their ambiguity. The characters are never sure and never fully state their motivations and the reasons behind their actions. It is much like any teenager would behave. They are unsure of themselves and unsure of what they should be doing and why they are who they are. It pulls you into their adventure of self discovery. The viewer becomes more involved in each character's struggles and ambitions to the point that their failures and triumphs become all the more meaningful. It captures life as one would a candid photo; it is a moment in time, not indicative of the future, but only of the present.

It truly is a slice of life. And a very delicious slice at that.

4/5 Must watch for teenagers, youth and lovers of coming-of-age stories.

Let me just say that I would prefer that people not waste their time sending me hate mail for this review.

Let me also say that I do not hate this drama. However, I cannot, in all honesty, give it the perfect scores it seems to be receiving from everyone else.

The premise is ridiculous, the characters are too predictable and the situations are all too expected. It is a combination of every romantic cliche known to man. And while a 2 hour movie filled with cliche may be manageable, 24 hours of it may be sensory overload. It is like eating a bowl of sugar; sure its sweet, but after the 4th spoon, you start to feel sick to your stomach.

However, when one accepts these facts, it actually becomes possible to enjoy this drama all the way through. This is not the kind of drama you watch to challenge yourself. It is the antithesis to that. It is the kind of drama you watch with a tub of cookie dough while wearing your sweats and cuddling under a cozy blanket. The sets and costumes are pretty much the most extravagant than any other drama - past or present. The comedic elements are quirky and will make you giggle in giddiness. The plot points will feed you exactly what you are expecting. It is instant gratification; entertainment without substance - the very definition of a guilty pleasure.

And it is in that respect that this drama is worth watching. If ever there was a genre called "guilty pleasure" this one would win the academy award for that genre.

3.5/5 Recommended for lovers of romance, comedy, and guilty pleasures.

New Heart is a difficult Drama to review.

It is a good change of pace from most of the current productions being introduced to the audience in that it deals with romance in a hospital setting. And while a mix of medical drama and romance may seem like a winning formula, execution may be susceptible to blunders.

One of the main problems with the drama are the characters. You'll find that while the characters are charming at first, none of them really change as the drama unfolds and those that do, are either too sudden or not believable. Most of the characters, however, remain loyal to their convictions and may almost appear too stubborn to be taken seriously. A few characters are simply overused archetypes, such as the cutthroat b*astard who's only purpose is to be antagonistic without motivation and the uncompromising power figure who never sees eye to eye with anyone.

The acting however, for the most part, is top-notch, especially from the 3 principle actors. It is unfortunate however that the material they are given to work with is often lacking and always falls short of reaching its full potential. This is further exacerbated by the length of the drama. 23 episodes with very little character development can really wear you out. Each character introduces their own family problems, but none are ever fully explored and adequately resolved, leaving something to be desired.

Having said all this, I must say that I still enjoyed watching this drama all the way through. The characters, despite their lack of development, are alluring in their own unique ways and the constant life-and-death situations are always enticing and get your blood flowing.

It is not a bad drama at all, but it is hard not to notice that it could have been much more. Instead, it seems to fall somewhere in between being a guilty pleasure and original storytelling.

3.5/5 Recommended for lovers of romance and medical drama.

Orange Days is a wonderful piece of story telling. It is a love story so simple and yet so original that it breathes a breath of fresh air into anyone who watches it.

Oranges Days has a premise that has, for better or for worse, become a staple of the Asian drama. It is about young 20somethings with too much free time on their hands. However, while the premise is all too common, the execution and the payoff are so unique that it actually works to make the story better.

The story betrays your expectations. Every time you expect a cliche to pop up, the story sways into a path not often taken by other shows. These moments of disappointment may leave you with a slightly bitter taste, but it never frustrates you. Because this drama, these characters and their relationships with one another are worthy of more than just cheap cliches.

Having said that, this drama is not a masterpiece, by any stretch of the imagination, but what it is is an honest and realistic representation of life as young adults who are unsure of their present and apprehensive of their future. The story gives equal amount of focus to the characters' love lives and their regular lives.

The dialogue is simply the best one can find. Characters are not one-dimensional and everything they say is charming and likable. The script and character development are truly superb. And though some may argue that the ending of the drama is slightly rushed and weaker than the sum of all of its other episodes, it is difficult to imagine any better a drama being fit into the same 11 episode time span.

4.5/5 A must watch for lovers of romance, slice-of-life, coming-of-age stories, haters of cliche, and haters of melodrama