First Impression: Reply 1994

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Expectation: Upon the mention of Go Ara starring, I became scared of the outcome whether it would be satisfactory or a complete letdown from the previous offering. Furthermore, I don't think this would live up to Reply Me 1997. So this drama is off to a negative impression for me. "But who cares?" whispered this show.

Episode 1: Is that Go Ara I'm seeing because first of all, I can't believe how much she's transformed from her looks, and down to the acting department. Wow I can't believe she could deliver those lines naturally. Well, she's still not the best actress for me but if I don't associate her from her other works, I think I could look at her on a different perspective so I wouldn't be this surprised with a bit of amusement. Lol. But yeah, she's improved or pretty much has worked hard for it. So I really appreciate her transformation.

Boy, this drama didn't fail me with cinematography which reminds me that it's the same set of crew that has worked in Reply 1997. They are as expert, or have even improved than the last time. I love the inserts of the city view during the beginning of the episode which exactly made me giddy I could jump up and down my seat. Grin.

Then of course I'm introduced to new faces that I would learn more in character as the show goes by. And my most anticipated character is 'Oppa' (Jung Woo) because he's so funny but more than anything, 'Who is he and why is he a good actor? Have I missed anything brilliant in the past that I'm only seeing him now?"

Well, he's not the best looking guy from the group but he has the appeal, you know. And he's hilarious as well so who wouldn't fall for him? Too bad, he's an oppa. He can't possibly be the husband, right?

Episode 2: What a complete turn out of events? Because oh my goodness. Something revealing has been made and my heart just wants to explode from excitement and I'm convinced everyone would feel the same. Kya! Grin.

I never thought a fangirl like Na Jeong (Go Ara) would feel that way. I mean, I didn't know the idea would come across her mind and no that's not even the case anymore because she's always felt that way - a complete reverse from what she's shown to everybody.

I love how this drama is generous with surprises at the earliest momentum possible because I won't let it go. But I don't think I'd seriously have enough of it now because it's still airing in Korea that cliff-hangers would seriously kill me in anticipation. I'm thinking of saving more episodes for me to watch before I continue again. That's how it's meant to be seen, at least for me. But who knows what I'm going to do on this?

Obviously, the PD and the team knows what they want for the story so I don't think my piece of advice is warranted. It bails me out from worries for them. So far so good, they are better than I expected but can they live up to 1997? Yes. Can they exceed 1997? No. It’s because they will create their own secured place in my heart.