THIS SHOW IS GREAT <3
it's not always that I find a kdrama that i like, but this one got me hooked from the first episode. the story, the chemistry, the intrigue...
while there's no shocking plot twist and the plot is easy to guess -- not to mention, that ending that's such a fan service!!-- i like it nonetheless.
anyways, I'm officially in love with park hyung-sik now. (:heart: ω :heart:)
note to self: I'll probably regret binging 8 episodes until 2 am and i have t work this morning ╰（‵□′）╯
Edit 3 days after I finished Happiness:
I still feel bubbly and can't move on from this series, even after watching all 20 episodes of Hwarang (2017) and One Ordinary Day (2021, Kim Soo-hyun).
I only listen to the OST these past days(shout out to Joe Layne - What Lies Ahead and Isaac Hong - Pain).
I swear the last time I felt like this was after Reply 1988, and it took 20 2-hour-long episodes to make me feel that way. So if Happiness can make me feel this way with only 12 episodes is a great feat and they deserve to be on my top drama list!
I need help
Humanity is really the worst!
Anxiety :heavy_check_mark:
Stress :heavy_check_mark:
Anger :heavy_check_mark:
Sadness :heavy_check_mark:
Claustrophobia :heavy_check_mark:
In a year with many experimental drama, some good, some failed hard, Happiness came to beat every competition, with an outstanding cast, great shooting and a showcasing of human behaviour at its worst.
Both leads nailed it to show how longtime friends should act like; I said this earlier this year with Dark Hole and I will say it again, everyone on the makeup deparment should be applauded for their flawless work.
A little bit too slow at the first half, also there were some dumb decisions from intelligent people that i couldn't believe which made me annoyed for a long time.
One drama that got me hooked from beginning to end. It's an excellent watch. Love its plot twist and turns, and the unexpected but a good plot and story line. My favourite scene is where she draws a gun to get the door opened...멋있다 meossida so cool...
More soap opera than zombie/vampire movie, more nerdy romantic story than existential drama, it lengthens situations to the maximum and skips all the rules that it imposes at the beginning on the behavior of the infected, it depends on whether the person who is infected is a protagonist or an antagonist. It has an interesting approach that develops into a flimsy story and histrionic performances. The only interesting character is the military doctor, , who at least has some ambiguity, but it seems that the writers do not know what to do with him in the last episodes.
This drama is nuts, sometimes humans can be worse than monsters (some people suck ass), and my love for Park Hyung Sik is going as strong as ever.
The filming, acting, OST and score were top notch, but know that this show heavily abuses the use of plot armor to have the main characters do epically dumb things and still come out unscathed.
DONT BOTHER load of crap. better zombie shows available like all of us are dead.
i like them but this was kinda boring
Logic left the chart series.
I love how the hero always sacrifices for the heroine, and despite what they are going through, they cling to each other and stay together.. they support each other.. I loved the relationship between them. Secondary characters: - I often wanted to punch them, they are nauseating, yet they were an enjoyable addition to the story.. I think it is one of the dramas that I do not mind repeating several times if I forget or miss it. ♡
The only drama where there were no scene with physical intimacy between the main lead couples. Their relationship had such purity, love and care for each other.
Would've noted Happiness 8/10 if not for the last episode.
So. many. plot. holes. Nothing's really resolved. Disappointing.
The beginning and certain other parts meander a bit too much for my liking, and there are points set up that don't play out as effectively as I would have liked or was expecting. But while it doesn't get that deep or nuanced, the overall outcome is still an enjoyable one. It is a drama as much as it is an adventure thriller, and I think it does a good enough job of balancing the two. Also, I really like the dynamic between the two leads. I need to get myself a man like that. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
A failed attempt to be an edgy combination of sweet home and mouse one way or another. Nice try!
Review by chillikunBlockedParent2021-12-13T01:06:44Z
Zombie dramas are not uncommon but this ain't your run of the mill Zombie drama ; it is a mere reflection of covid pandemic/epidemic.
It is a zombie themed drama that pour slice of life scenarios into it. It has a great opening that is linked to our current pandemic situation. This drama started by how people overcome and get used to the virus and continued on their daily life.
The basic concept of Happiness (해피니스)is apocalypse and we are having more of it these days, no? But what makes this drama stand out is a different approach of showcasing human behaviour during crisis, more than the apocalyptic situation. Yes, that's how you have to perceive and watch the entire thing keeping that in your mind. Otherwise you gonna hate this drama if you have come here to see thrilling monster apocalyptic consequences, utter dystopia and plenty of gore elements or people smashing zombie brains left and right.
Infact the only headshot we love will be of the serial killer - andrew
Yoon Sae Bom (Han Hyo Joo), an SOU cop is highly decisive, righteous and straightforward as a person. She never tolerates injustice and always ready to counter any challenging situation. Jung Yi Hyun (Park Hyung Sik) is violent crime detective who never fails to get to the root of any incident and is good at dealing with any kind of unforseen event. Han Tae Seok (Jo Woo Jin) an ex-military agent has the topmost hand as a pharmaceutical company executive who is aware of the origins of the virus and constantly strive to defeat the virus.
We have got many actors in the drama who are more or less familiar and are good at acting. My favorites are the the little girl , shopping mart teller , Lieutenant Lee Ji Soo and Na brother-sister; rest of them go east shit; who started as selfish brother and sister but they mad me laugh without even trying to the way he hid his sister behind when infected comes and the way he resisted to bite ; in the end becoming pivotal to the cure ; which proves the point :
The entire piece is thrilling and awes you with its suspense at several points but it might not feel compelling which is okay because it's more important that you understand the underlying messages which the show wanted to convey. Overall, Happiness is a good drama which experimentally shows the social science P.O.V of human behavior and the underlying psychology. Please keep in mind that it's 10% apocalypse and 90% about demeanor of so called social animals, namely human beings. It's definitely worth the one time watch and I would surely recommend to give this a go, at least for Park Hyung Sik ; many said he widened after military service but his action and fights were very much improved compared to Strong Bong-soon.