I don’t get how this drama isn’t more popular than it is. It’s easily one of the best I’ve ever watched. Everything is so realistic and there was never a scene where I cringed. It’s really romantic too!!! I want to forget it just so I can watch it again. I hope more people get to see this drama
@@roellegaspicoolchannel7779 lol, which drama are you talking about? First of all, both main leads are excellent actors. They have fantastic chemistry, right from the bat. From the first time they meet, behind the drinking place and then the second time at the bus stop, it is immediately apparent how compatible they are even though they are totally different absolute strangers. How she feels trust to him to talk about her feelings and how much respect he shows towards her - how patiently he listens, how he never judges her, how softly he speaks to her and looks at her, and how nice he is to her - the things he does not do with other people. Yes, it's not that childish "cute puppy-face boy likes clueless pretty girl, so he grabs her wrist and gives her lovey looks, she's smitten and we're there folks!" annoying type of chemistry. This is the adult version - the attraction of two matured and scarred souls which unavoidably pulls them together, no matter how much they resist or what they go through, then slowly, unconsciously but inevitably changes both of them over time, until they realize they fell in deep love with each other. That's how lasting relationships and true love work in real life. Visual attraction is one thing, but attraction and respect of two compatible souls is whole another level, that's why chemistry between LMK and JSM feels so authentic.
not a single episode of this drama i found boring , this drama is feeling ,every single person life is relatable whether its about struggle for dream,daughter mother relationship , about love problem , friendship ,meaning of marriage ,meaning of life this drama is all about life To be honest so far i have watched selectively crash landing, fight for my way , i m not a robot but none of this kept me engaged me till last episode.
It is rare to have the male lead talking about mortgage, retirement, and death so matter of factly. Min Ki is born to play this role. I can’t think of any other male actor who can pull off playing a thinker so convincingly. He may look and sound like a PC but he’s expressed a lot in his eyes, tiny facial expression changes, and subtle body language differential. He played it straight, not a caricature, to great comedic effect.
He sounded like a PC or robot because his character needs to be emotionless brought by previous heartache that's why Jung So Min has a dialogue that states something like she doesn't know how to react to Lee Min Ki as he doesn't show & tell how he really feels.
Yep. Lee Min-ki played this role perfectly. And the micro-expressions he had, especially in the scene where he was making the kimchi and he saw her arrive, were so priceless! His seemingly emotionlessness throughout the series made the scenes where he was crying more painful to the viewer. I read a comment that this was the best marriage contract K-drama but I think this might be one of the best K-dramas. Period.
I remember one scene in the drama when Nam Se-hee was like "marriage is a social construct made to preserve one's DNA", that's my favourite quote of all time-
“Words are born from a person’s mouth and die in a person’s ear. But some words don’t die... they go into a person’s heart and continue to live.” My favourite quote💘
I think I will never be able to move on from Nam Sehee, his awkward moves, his algorithm, and everything about him is just so perfect and lee minki successfully brought him to life, I love it 🥺
This K-drama was a TOTAL pleasant surprise to me. I normally abhor romantic dramas, and let's face it, Korean romantic dramas are (in)famous for their sappiness, over-dramatization, and cartoonish exaggeration. I watched "Because This Is My First Life" because I ran out of things to watch during the Covid lockdown. It was at the bottom of my "to-watch" list. I also didn't the synopsis, thinking that it would turn out as silly as the plot appeared to be. However, I was COMPLETELY wrong about "Because This Is My First Life." It turned out to be a highly sophisticated drama, with realistic and interesting characters, including the main ones and the supporting ones, and several parallel stories taking place at the same time (played out by the supporting cast). All the characters are flawed but likeable. There were a few extremely touching moments that even for someone like me who has never cried watching a romantic drama, I confess I was a little teary-eyed (e.g. the letter the bride's mother wrote to her son-in-law-to be). "Because This Is My First Life" represents the best of the best of any romantic dramas, Korean or non-Western. In my opinion, "Because This Is My First Life" has set a new standard for what romantic dramas should look like and should aspire to. You need to watch it even if you are, like me, not into romantic dramas. You won't regret it.
This K-drama is beautifully and poetically well-written. It's a MASTERPIECE. I'm really amazed how the writer managed to execute those inspiring dialogues of each character,, especially Ji-ho and Se-hee. THIS IS A MUST WATCH K-DRAMA. It has depth and tackles the huge difference between dating and marriage. It's so fun to watch and I'm even going to re-watch it!! :)
This is one of my favorite and one of the best kdrama for me. This taught me a lot about life/love/relationships. I got a lot of inspirational quotes from here. This talks about real-life relationship problems. People should definitely watch this. This is a gem yet it's so underrated.
I definitely agree, I loved the way they give a screen time for each character's point of view or what's on their mind. Just freaking good and food for thoughts as well.
The way they give screen time on each character's point of view and state of mind is freaking great. Funny moments while you can learn a lot on life. I wish the drama has more than 16 episode. I will remember another kdrama for the rest of my life because this is my first life.
I will just join the cause and recommend this Korean drama. Acting from the main couple is simply outstanding, I have never seen better actors in a romantic movie or drama, ever. Jung So-Min as the main female character is so believably expressive with her feelings - when she is happy, you feel she is happy. When she feels hurt, you feel it too. And I have never seen any actress before to display her love more genuinely, especially in the most romantic scenes. They way she looks at her partner, the way she talks to him... Pure bliss. Lee Min-ki as the main male character, on the other hand, has much less space he can use to express himself as the personality he portrays is a very emotionally closed man. In his case, it took me several re-watches of his scenes where I finally looked away from the subtitles and actually paid attention to his face expressions, to his eyes, to his subtle body movements. When he is surprised, you can see it in his eyes. When he gets worried or hurt, his face usually stays the same but you can see like the look in his eyes changes (unsurprisingly, where I come from we call eyes "windows to person's soul"). The pace is rather slow however I totally love it. What I hate about especially US series is that the dialogues are so fast paced. It feels like everyone is racing to fill the time slot, spitting out sentences like a machine gun. Here, the dialogues have very natural pacing, like when two adult people talk together in real life, taking a bit of time to think about what they are going to say. It also leaves enough time to let the narratives sink in. And what the characters say, especially the two main one, is particularly important. They often quote poets, writers, and philosophers. And they teach us, well as least they taught me, several important lessons about life and life priorities. This drama had two types of impact on me - positive, as I loved watching this drama (and I keep re-watching it, focusing on various details), and negative as it made it extremely hard for me to watch other series. I have not been able to move on for more than a month now :).
Just to add to this - I really loved each character and how each had an impact on me and the cahracter dvelopment was amazing, nothing rushed. Each character got at least 2-3 episodes to elaborate their story, like the Se-Hee's boss Ma Sang-Goo goes out with Soo-Ji (Ji-Ho's friend )and teh complications they face in their relationship or Ho-Rang(annoying girl) with Won-Seok, how they live together for 7 years but the boy wnats to make it big before he posposes to her but the girl wants to marry him immiediately, just the kind of problems a typcial person would face. Specially the reference of "Room 19" was an eye opener to me, where a women needs her space, which todays society rarely gives to her, specailly in asian society, where almost everything is decided for her, from life before marriage to who and where your going to marry, after marriage too you have to look after your husbands family and cook and clean and be obedient. This drama really had ahuge impact on me, sicne after watching Goblin, i was awe struck and stuck in teh world of fantasy but the ground reality, which brought me to my senses was this drama, that your life, your world is surrounded by your loved ones and friends. The lifre you live with them, each ahs achapter on its own. Whenever I look into one my friends and fanily's eyes, I see each of them living a hard life, some more than other, having their own trials and tribulation, whether work related or family or even in social life in general.
Yes I totally agree with... You can feel the male actors anger in his trembling voice when he learned about the female lead got harrassed by his colleague...
The series has an excellent ensemble cast. Stellar performances from everyone, esp Somin and Minki. Credit to Minki for making the robotic Sehee so believable and relatable. He played him with such restraint, but with great depth and feeling. It's quite an amazing show that I highly recommend.
I just wanted to watch this drama because it was Lee Min Ki's comeback drama (from his military service) and I've been wanting to watch a Jung So Min drama. I didn't know that it would become one of my favorite dramas. It's relatable and just reminds us about life. There's a quote in the last episode that I really liked: "... whatever your choice is, the serious consequences that you imagine do not happen". So if you're looking for a slice-of-life drama, you should definitely watch this!
I still remember how I empty I felt once finished watching this drama. This drama top amongst all the drama I have watched. Totally worth it and the quotes in the drama is inspiring too!
I feel empty...i use to be single & i ok with this.but after watching this,howi wish i have somebody.this kdrama is so beautiful to watch & is so good.Happy with tears
@@azlinali9696 i just finished watching this kdrama last night and now i am considering to get married in the future because this is my first life and i also want to experience that kind of love that se hee & ji ho have 🥺
So far, this is the only drama that I would love to watch more than once. Best drama about slice of life. Rewatching this on my 20’s really hit me in different level. I guess I’ll watch it again when I turned 30 to see how much I still relate to the story.
I am in my early 40's and it touches so many of my life experiences it's not even funny. If you are not married (or in a serious relationship) yet but get to be later, I am quite sure this drama will feel even more relatable for you.
I miss this drama so much. I'm so glad Netflix has it now. I recommend its ost marriage by moonmoon. Other than heart wrenching ost(s), the plot and quotes are amazing. If you think of watching this, prepare a lot of tissues🤞
The scriptwriter and director of Because This Is My First Life deserve recognition from the award-giving bodies. They have created a classic TV series. The director skillfully transformed Lee Min-Ki into a perfect Nam Se-Hee.
I started watching kdramas lately and was always looking out for the next best thing which could replace Hometown Chachacha's place in my heart. I was deciding between watching this and Master's Son but ended up watching DodoSolsolLalaSol while also considering When the Weather is Fine. I just watched this out of whim and oh boy, was I blown away by that scene on first episode on the bus stop before the kiss! All my introverted, melodrmatic, introspective cells were awakened. Episode 11, making kimchi with family was very special and that unexpected real kiss after reciting that poem! And personally, that wedding letter from the bride's mother was so relatable. What respectable parents truly feel and fear when their child gets married. And also what the child feels when pressured to become successful at school and dating and marriage. Can resonate with everyone to be honest! I have watched many kdramas and in a long time I have not felt butterflies when the leads are in one frame. I know this will be in my top five because only at episode 11 have I checked which episode Im at because I was so entralled by the characters and felt sad of the thought of this contemplative realistic, slice of life feast about dreams, career, family, expectations, friendships, love, marriage and healing coming to an end. A beautiful portrayal of the modern dilemmas of the young and adults-alike's journey amidst love and life for the first time. My comform kdrama and a definite rewatch!
I just have to say even after i watched good kdramas years after this (now it's 2021) ..this is my ultimate favorite. No uncomplicated plot twist, real life relatable storyline, perfect script, perfect casting and good story distribution among the 3 couples. I wanna hug whoever made this drama,you all did a good job. It made me so happy❤
Only reason I love this drama so much is because it kinda hit differently no perfect family , no perfect boyfriend, no perfect life still she somehow manage to live her life.💖💖
remember there's a reason why the lead actor is so unemotional as he shut his heart..this show writes so well how fear of loving someone again...love the writing and acting ehre
I just finished watching this drama on netflix, and i could say this is one of the best and my favourite kdrama of all time. I don't regret watching it late as this drama already 6 years old this year. Because i could relate more of the dialogues at this age of mine - 29. This drama was perfect! The plot, pace, and progress of every episode - i never get bored nor slow to me. The acting? Excellent of course. LMK is the perfect actor for this character. JSM is also great at portraying as ji ho. I also like the stories of her bff. Tbh, i want horang to be with the new guy, cuz watching her with seok really frustrates me, but in the end "Heart isn't something you can work for. It just comes" ♥️ I love jiho and sehee mindset on prioritizing their love as shown in the last episode. There's a lot of great dialogue, that i forgot to take note. So i need to rewatch again hehhe. Ahh how i wish i could have a relationship like them. 🥺
"Just because you live yesterday, doesn't mean you know everything today" This drama, makes one hard to watch. honestly the first 4 ep that I watch, I was almost give up to continue watching this drama, I feel so depressed watched it, it feels like reality, even though I'm just a 19 years old boy. after that, I try to continue watch it and let the feeling goes along the flow. it hurt.. yeah.. but i learn a lot from this drama. love is not something you could take, love is free and it can comes by Itself. it is recommended drama, Jung so-min freaking cute! 10/10 :)
Respect to you that you finished watching it in your young age. I think this is a drama feels much more relatable for the "older" generation (in 30s and 40s) - for us who experienced or are living in marriage or serious relationship, who lived through some really tough stuff that life sometimes brings along with it.
Did any of you guys notice that the main characters of this drama are in What wrong with Secretary Kim. They are in as Secretary Kim's parents. I love these two dramas so much lol
Watching it for the second time... First watched it in feb 2021 and now in dec 2023... I hv never repeated any other kdrama... This really is something else ❤❤
This is definitely the best and most touching Kdrama I've ever watched. It has a great storyline and tackles different parts of a relationship, including the huge difference between dating and marriage - which is very relatable. I remember laughing at every episode and crying at the end parts everytime Ji-ho/Se-hee makes a reflection about what love is. THIS IS A MUST WATCH AND DESERVES A RE-WATCH :) I can say Director Park Joon hwa and the scriptwriter made a masterpiece :) Plus ALL the actors were really good in portraying their distinctive roles. ♥
Love between two personalities very different. He s an obssesive and she s an inocent dreamer. They did a great work, funny, cute, romantic... nice to enjoy it. See you!. 🌻🇦🇷
I just started watching this and I love it... about the issues of "adulting"... Career, marriage, and all the issues we deal with trying to have a normal stable adult life
@@sondangmeilianti same, I too have been a fan of JSM from 'Playful Kiss' (my first kdrama) and then 'Smile has left your eyes' and now I'm liking LMK too!
Just finished watching this. Thank you Netflix. Wouldn't have watch it if its not in Netflix. This series is the most close the reality drama ever. Been like in a journey in that 16 episodes
i watched this series many years ago, and forgot most of the scenes. Watching this made me realive those moments. This is also one of my favorite series back then. It has its homey and realistic feels and a cute pair! Watching this,, made me want to rewatch this even I have tons if backlogs to do!!!😂❤
I keep re-watching this drama Because this is my first life. This is really a great korean drama of all time. This depicts the reality of life. There are so many lessons to learn here. When life's struggles are so real, it's better to enter into a contract marriage rather than committing sins just to survive. This is just one of the so many lessons I got from this drama. This is a highly recommended drama. The imagination of the writer is great. I really like the storyline and the characters especially the lead actors #JungSoMin and LeeMinKi. They did their role so well. I just don't know why this drama is so underrated in their own country. Maybe because koreans are so busy and don't know how to appreciate ART. Drama is the product of the artistic imagination of the writer. A good heart is appreciative. If you don't know to appreciate things, please check your heart if it's not full of ill feelings.
This is one of my top 3 of K-Drama. I've been watching drama for years and still, this one always have a special place in my heart. Such a beautifull and heart warming story. HIGHLY recommended👏
the script and direction of this drama is so good! its not like a typical kdrama its so realistic. i cried during the last few eps, ive also gotten attach to the characters. i really reccommend this
I wanted to watch this drama just because kim mingue who take a role as a boknam , bcs i have seen him in 'love me actually' , suddenly , i fall in love with this drama so much 😂 , srsly i recommend this drama so much. And literally with lee minki tho 😂. He has a charm that everyone will interest at him
"There are a lot of things I don't know. But there's one thing I'm sure of. A heart isn't something that is taken or grabbed. It just comes to you" Beautiful quotes.
really great drama. didnt expect myself to enjoy it - but laughed and cried so much. great feels and the second couple in the show (they've been going out for 8 years or something) - i thought they were a great addition to the show
One of my favourite dramas! I just finished it and I loved how it wasnt super dramatic!! The pov of different women living very differnt lives was also super great to see. A lot of really great lines and loveable characters, I will miss this drama ♡
To me, it's a relaxing drama. Realistic plus relatable, I just can't enough with the quotes too. My fav is "everyone has 19 room in their life". Really explain why some introvert rather be lonely alone than lonely in crowd room
One of the best dramas ever. A masterpiece. Lee Minki and Jung Somin performance in the drama were top tier. I have rewatched it twice recently and probably going for the 3rd time :D
I'm watching this series now on Netflix, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Being someone who didn't understand all the excitement for K-Dramas, I recently my first a some weeks ago and now I'm hooked.
I just finished this Wonderful series and found it creative, witty and sometimes sad. What intrigued me is how Love meant for the 30 something’s couples (my unmarried son’s age range). I loved Se-Hee and Ji-Ho. All of the women were assertive with their desires which made me smile a lot. Se-Hee exuded masculinity - he has beautiful eyes, hands , lips & face. I’ll look for these actors in other series👍👍👌👌😍😍!
i just started watching this because of jung so min, but it's really become one of my most favorite kdramas ever alongside run on, it's just so good, top tier acting as expected & the scenes never feel forced
On ep8. Had to come here and read comments to find out if perhaps the lead character has asperger's/autism. But I guess none. Only clue I got why he seemed like robotic or emotionless is due to a past heartache. Will keep on reading, appreciating the thoughtful lines... Mom's letter to son in law made me cry.
im too attached to the casts of this drama, love lovee each one of them. this drama is painfully underrated, the chemistry is superb & it is packed with moral values. i’d love to see the main leads act together again (ik they did a cameo in wwwsk but that’s not enough i want to see them again 🥲) it’s been 4 years tho maybe i can just hope but it’s not wrong to hope right lmao. someone tell me how to move on pls 😭
it’s really that good wow. ive never felt like this after watching a kdrama. sounds exaggerated but its accurate. i cant move on. even when im trying to watch another drama, i keep going back to watching BTIMFL videos
i have watched many dramas and this drama suprised me!!! the script and the execution is top notch. even the hype drama cant beat how beautiful this drama is. definitely my comfort drama and the ost. PERFECTION. post drama depression coming after tenth time of watching this drama
Just finished watching this drama & I feel so empty right now.... definitely my new comfort drama! I love everything about Because This is my First Life. How I wish I could see Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki together again in a drama or a movie~
Here I am again and againnn when I don’t know what drama to watch. Legitly I watch this 10x already, never once I’m boring watching this. Wish I could forget everything and watch it for the first time… 😭
I just finished this drama and I really love the story. Love them both❤️❤️❤️ I first saw Lee Min Ki from Dalja’s Spring, very handsome... one of my first crushes 😅
You guys know for a long time I thought this actress bae Suzy . They really look alike. I came here after realising that this actress is actually jung so min . I am so shocked I really can't that they are different person .I mean they so much like eachother .
if you could only watch one drama with the convenient marriage trope, this should be it. ive watched dozens (probably more if u count fake dating) with this particular marriage subgenre and i couldn't name a more nuanced, realistic potrayal of the otherwise outlandish concept. ive seen many dramas try to make the whole forced/fake marriage thing plausible and fail miserably. this one is really good.
I've watched it twice already because I just can't get over it, no rich family drama. Just two people trying to get thru life and fell in life on the way.
Yep. Their chemistry is superb that when they just look at each other's eyes, it will give you butterflies in the stomach. 💖 It's kinda impossible for them to work together again tho. :
@@radhikapatil1986 When Korean actors already starred in a project together, it's rare to make it happen again especially if we would want them to be the main leads for a drama or movie. But let's hope that we will see the both of them in one screen. I sincerely pray for that to happen. ❤️
@@raime3488 Honestly, I don't care about any other lead couple ever to be together again, but them. They are both fantastic actors. They had special chemistry in the series as well as behind the scenes. There was this mix of mutual respect, admiration , affection and shyness. Like LMK, a movie and drama veteran, absolutely blushing and struggling in the relatively simple kiss scene :). Or JSM kissing LMK gently before director says "action". Or LMK subconsciously stroking JSM's hair. Or JSM keeping her eyes closed for a bit after their kiss scene was over (director said cut but she was like ^_^ ) :D.
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I don’t get how this drama isn’t more popular than it is. It’s easily one of the best I’ve ever watched. Everything is so realistic and there was never a scene where I cringed. It’s really romantic too!!! I want to forget it just so I can watch it again. I hope more people get to see this drama
There is no chemistry between them lead actress is too young for him... Lead actor is boring
Yeah I found a tagalog dub on facebook their I watch the drama I in episode 5 already have fun enjoy
@@roellegaspicoolchannel7779 lol, which drama are you talking about? First of all, both main leads are excellent actors. They have fantastic chemistry, right from the bat. From the first time they meet, behind the drinking place and then the second time at the bus stop, it is immediately apparent how compatible they are even though they are totally different absolute strangers. How she feels trust to him to talk about her feelings and how much respect he shows towards her - how patiently he listens, how he never judges her, how softly he speaks to her and looks at her, and how nice he is to her - the things he does not do with other people.
Yes, it's not that childish "cute puppy-face boy likes clueless pretty girl, so he grabs her wrist and gives her lovey looks, she's smitten and we're there folks!" annoying type of chemistry. This is the adult version - the attraction of two matured and scarred souls which unavoidably pulls them together, no matter how much they resist or what they go through, then slowly, unconsciously but inevitably changes both of them over time, until they realize they fell in deep love with each other. That's how lasting relationships and true love work in real life.
Visual attraction is one thing, but attraction and respect of two compatible souls is whole another level, that's why chemistry between LMK and JSM feels so authentic.
not a single episode of this drama i found boring , this drama is feeling ,every single person life is relatable whether its about struggle for dream,daughter mother relationship , about love problem , friendship ,meaning of marriage ,meaning of life
this drama is all about life
To be honest so far i have watched selectively crash landing, fight for my way , i m not a robot but none of this kept me engaged me till last episode.
@@asthamaurya4936 I agree. That is why I keep coming back to it all the time, to cure myself after some other not-so-great dramas :).
It is rare to have the male lead talking about mortgage, retirement, and death so matter of factly. Min Ki is born to play this role. I can’t think of any other male actor who can pull off playing a thinker so convincingly. He may look and sound like a PC but he’s expressed a lot in his eyes, tiny facial expression changes, and subtle body language differential. He played it straight, not a caricature, to great comedic effect.
What’s PC???
@@avantikasingh3350personal computer
He sounded like a PC or robot because his character needs to be emotionless brought by previous heartache that's why Jung So Min has a dialogue that states something like she doesn't know how to react to Lee Min Ki as he doesn't show & tell how he really feels.
Yep. Lee Min-ki played this role perfectly. And the micro-expressions he had, especially in the scene where he was making the kimchi and he saw her arrive, were so priceless! His seemingly emotionlessness throughout the series made the scenes where he was crying more painful to the viewer. I read a comment that this was the best marriage contract K-drama but I think this might be one of the best K-dramas. Period.
The male lead seems to have social interaction issues ( Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form or autism..) it is my guess as a psychiatrist. intersting .
I remember one scene in the drama when Nam Se-hee was like "marriage is a social construct made to preserve one's DNA", that's my favourite quote of all time-
Supermarket scene
"Just because you lived yesterday, it does not mean you know everything about today." is my favorite from this drama
“Words are born from a person’s mouth and die in a person’s ear. But some words don’t die... they go into a person’s heart and continue to live.”
My favourite quote💘
"Just because you lived yesterday, it does not mean you know everything about today", then the whole "Visitor" poem ("When a visitor comes...")... 👌
So many beautiful lines in this drama and I almost forgot this one. Thank you for mentioning this.
BEST contract marriage of ALL TIME
Well I really liked something about 1% you should try it it’s soooo cute!
Savannah Fish i agree, something of 1% is cute, tho it is a bit slower than this drama
azulla lazuardi I love both ❤️
Savannah Fish me too, both have their own charms
azulla lazuardi agree!!
I think I will never be able to move on from Nam Sehee, his awkward moves, his algorithm, and everything about him is just so perfect and lee minki successfully brought him to life, I love it 🥺
This K-drama was a TOTAL pleasant surprise to me. I normally abhor romantic dramas, and let's face it, Korean romantic dramas are (in)famous for their sappiness, over-dramatization, and cartoonish exaggeration. I watched "Because This Is My First Life" because I ran out of things to watch during the Covid lockdown. It was at the bottom of my "to-watch" list. I also didn't the synopsis, thinking that it would turn out as silly as the plot appeared to be. However, I was COMPLETELY wrong about "Because This Is My First Life." It turned out to be a highly sophisticated drama, with realistic and interesting characters, including the main ones and the supporting ones, and several parallel stories taking place at the same time (played out by the supporting cast). All the characters are flawed but likeable. There were a few extremely touching moments that even for someone like me who has never cried watching a romantic drama, I confess I was a little teary-eyed (e.g. the letter the bride's mother wrote to her son-in-law-to be). "Because This Is My First Life" represents the best of the best of any romantic dramas, Korean or non-Western. In my opinion, "Because This Is My First Life" has set a new standard for what romantic dramas should look like and should aspire to. You need to watch it even if you are, like me, not into romantic dramas. You won't regret it.
This K-drama is beautifully and poetically well-written. It's a MASTERPIECE. I'm really amazed how the writer managed to execute those inspiring dialogues of each character,, especially Ji-ho and Se-hee. THIS IS A MUST WATCH K-DRAMA. It has depth and tackles the huge difference between dating and marriage. It's so fun to watch and I'm even going to re-watch it!! :)
Yup. The asian parents expectation, the mortgage, the struggle in office. All relatable conflicts
Your comment just convinced me to give it a try.
This is one of my favorite and one of the best kdrama for me. This taught me a lot about life/love/relationships. I got a lot of inspirational quotes from here. This talks about real-life relationship problems. People should definitely watch this. This is a gem yet it's so underrated.
I definitely agree, I loved the way they give a screen time for each character's point of view or what's on their mind. Just freaking good and food for thoughts as well.
I was debating whether to watch it so came to read comments first.
It's okay to do mistakes BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR FIRST LIFE.
The way they give screen time on each character's point of view and state of mind is freaking great. Funny moments while you can learn a lot on life. I wish the drama has more than 16 episode. I will remember another kdrama for the rest of my life because this is my first life.
For some reason, I love (so much) the last statement of yours ♥️
EVERYONE NEEDS TO WATCH THIS DRAMA NOW
YES
I watched this
Happy ending?
@@sgawande yes
I will just join the cause and recommend this Korean drama. Acting from the main couple is simply outstanding, I have never seen better actors in a romantic movie or drama, ever.
Jung So-Min as the main female character is so believably expressive with her feelings - when she is happy, you feel she is happy. When she feels hurt, you feel it too. And I have never seen any actress before to display her love more genuinely, especially in the most romantic scenes. They way she looks at her partner, the way she talks to him... Pure bliss.
Lee Min-ki as the main male character, on the other hand, has much less space he can use to express himself as the personality he portrays is a very emotionally closed man. In his case, it took me several re-watches of his scenes where I finally looked away from the subtitles and actually paid attention to his face expressions, to his eyes, to his subtle body movements. When he is surprised, you can see it in his eyes. When he gets worried or hurt, his face usually stays the same but you can see like the look in his eyes changes (unsurprisingly, where I come from we call eyes "windows to person's soul").
The pace is rather slow however I totally love it. What I hate about especially US series is that the dialogues are so fast paced. It feels like everyone is racing to fill the time slot, spitting out sentences like a machine gun. Here, the dialogues have very natural pacing, like when two adult people talk together in real life, taking a bit of time to think about what they are going to say. It also leaves enough time to let the narratives sink in.
And what the characters say, especially the two main one, is particularly important. They often quote poets, writers, and philosophers. And they teach us, well as least they taught me, several important lessons about life and life priorities.
This drama had two types of impact on me - positive, as I loved watching this drama (and I keep re-watching it, focusing on various details), and negative as it made it extremely hard for me to watch other series. I have not been able to move on for more than a month now :).
Just to add to this - I really loved each character and how each had an impact on me and the cahracter dvelopment was amazing, nothing rushed. Each character got at least 2-3 episodes to elaborate their story, like the Se-Hee's boss Ma Sang-Goo goes out with Soo-Ji (Ji-Ho's friend )and teh complications they face in their relationship or Ho-Rang(annoying girl) with Won-Seok, how they live together for 7 years but the boy wnats to make it big before he posposes to her but the girl wants to marry him immiediately, just the kind of problems a typcial person would face.
Specially the reference of "Room 19" was an eye opener to me, where a women needs her space, which todays society rarely gives to her, specailly in asian society, where almost everything is decided for her, from life before marriage to who and where your going to marry, after marriage too you have to look after your husbands family and cook and clean and be obedient.
This drama really had ahuge impact on me, sicne after watching Goblin, i was awe struck and stuck in teh world of fantasy but the ground reality, which brought me to my senses was this drama, that your life, your world is surrounded by your loved ones and friends. The lifre you live with them, each ahs achapter on its own. Whenever I look into one my friends and fanily's eyes, I see each of them living a hard life, some more than other, having their own trials and tribulation, whether work related or family or even in social life in general.
Same here🥺😳😏😌my life changed since I watched this drama. Made me happy and satisfied.💕❤️🌹☘️🧚🧚🧚🧚
Yes I totally agree with... You can feel the male actors anger in his trembling voice when he learned about the female lead got harrassed by his colleague...
@@CoolnCarin5241 just like room 19 , even I had thought to escape once in a week to a hotel room where I can spend the time only with myself...
The series has an excellent ensemble cast. Stellar performances from everyone, esp Somin and Minki. Credit to Minki for making the robotic Sehee so believable and relatable. He played him with such restraint, but with great depth and feeling. It's quite an amazing show that I highly recommend.
I just wanted to watch this drama because it was Lee Min Ki's comeback drama (from his military service) and I've been wanting to watch a Jung So Min drama. I didn't know that it would become one of my favorite dramas. It's relatable and just reminds us about life. There's a quote in the last episode that I really liked: "... whatever your choice is, the serious consequences that you imagine do not happen".
So if you're looking for a slice-of-life drama, you should definitely watch this!
I still remember how I empty I felt once finished watching this drama. This drama top amongst all the drama I have watched. Totally worth it and the quotes in the drama is inspiring too!
I’m feeling it right now...just finished watching it this morning and I miss them already ☹️
@@mommyandmeh does it have a happy ending? This looks great but I have to make sure 🙂
I feel empty...i use to be single & i ok with this.but after watching this,howi wish i have somebody.this kdrama is so beautiful to watch & is so good.Happy with tears
@@azlinali9696 i just finished watching this kdrama last night and now i am considering to get married in the future because this is my first life and i also want to experience that kind of love that se hee & ji ho have 🥺
So far, this is the only drama that I would love to watch more than once.
Best drama about slice of life.
Rewatching this on my 20’s really hit me in different level. I guess I’ll watch it again when I turned 30 to see how much I still relate to the story.
I am in my early 40's and it touches so many of my life experiences it's not even funny. If you are not married (or in a serious relationship) yet but get to be later, I am quite sure this drama will feel even more relatable for you.
love this drama. not a ceo /heir male type of drama. its a commoner life. i realize alot fr this drama.
I miss this drama so much. I'm so glad Netflix has it now. I recommend its ost marriage by moonmoon. Other than heart wrenching ost(s), the plot and quotes are amazing. If you think of watching this, prepare a lot of tissues🤞
I realy like that song too omg.. that was so deep meaning inside
it's my no,1 ost among all the other osts
The scriptwriter and director of Because This Is My First Life deserve recognition from the award-giving bodies. They have created a classic TV series. The director skillfully transformed Lee Min-Ki into a perfect Nam Se-Hee.
I started watching kdramas lately and was always looking out for the next best thing which could replace Hometown Chachacha's place in my heart. I was deciding between watching this and Master's Son but ended up watching DodoSolsolLalaSol while also considering When the Weather is Fine.
I just watched this out of whim and oh boy, was I blown away by that scene on first episode on the bus stop before the kiss! All my introverted, melodrmatic, introspective cells were awakened. Episode 11, making kimchi with family was very special and that unexpected real kiss after reciting that poem!
And personally, that wedding letter from the bride's mother was so relatable. What respectable parents truly feel and fear when their child gets married. And also what the child feels when pressured to become successful at school and dating and marriage. Can resonate with everyone to be honest!
I have watched many kdramas and in a long time I have not felt butterflies when the leads are in one frame. I know this will be in my top five because only at episode 11 have I checked which episode Im at because I was so entralled by the characters and felt sad of the thought of this contemplative realistic, slice of life feast about dreams, career, family, expectations, friendships, love, marriage and healing coming to an end.
A beautiful portrayal of the modern dilemmas of the young and adults-alike's journey amidst love and life for the first time.
My comform kdrama and a definite rewatch!
Because this is my first kdrama that I really loooved the most! Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki taught us life principles I carry to this day. ❤️
I just have to say even after i watched good kdramas years after this (now it's 2021) ..this is my ultimate favorite. No uncomplicated plot twist, real life relatable storyline, perfect script, perfect casting and good story distribution among the 3 couples. I wanna hug whoever made this drama,you all did a good job. It made me so happy❤
Only reason I love this drama so much is because it kinda hit differently no perfect family , no perfect boyfriend, no perfect life still she somehow manage to live her life.💖💖
The actors, the plot, and OSTs... everything about this drama is so good. A must watch for me
remember there's a reason why the lead actor is so unemotional as he shut his heart..this show writes so well how fear of loving someone again...love the writing and acting ehre
I just finished watching this drama on netflix, and i could say this is one of the best and my favourite kdrama of all time. I don't regret watching it late as this drama already 6 years old this year. Because i could relate more of the dialogues at this age of mine - 29.
This drama was perfect! The plot, pace, and progress of every episode - i never get bored nor slow to me. The acting? Excellent of course. LMK is the perfect actor for this character. JSM is also great at portraying as ji ho. I also like the stories of her bff. Tbh, i want horang to be with the new guy, cuz watching her with seok really frustrates me, but in the end "Heart isn't something you can work for. It just comes" ♥️
I love jiho and sehee mindset on prioritizing their love as shown in the last episode. There's a lot of great dialogue, that i forgot to take note. So i need to rewatch again hehhe. Ahh how i wish i could have a relationship like them. 🥺
I'm 28 and just finished this drama, i totally love it
This didn't get enough appreciation or attention. This is such a hidden gem! 🥺
Seriously one of the best drama out there, i'm so happy netflix pick it up and i can watch it whenever i want without any difficulties
unconventional romance paired with actors who give off a great chemistry 💌 one of my favorite kdramas ever!
"Just because you live yesterday, doesn't mean you know everything today"
This drama, makes one hard to watch.
honestly the first 4 ep that I watch, I was almost give up to continue watching this drama, I feel so depressed watched it, it feels like reality, even though I'm just a 19 years old boy.
after that, I try to continue watch it and let the feeling goes along the flow.
it hurt.. yeah.. but i learn a lot from this drama.
love is not something you could take, love is free and it can comes by Itself.
it is recommended drama, Jung so-min freaking cute!
10/10 :)
Respect to you that you finished watching it in your young age. I think this is a drama feels much more relatable for the "older" generation (in 30s and 40s) - for us who experienced or are living in marriage or serious relationship, who lived through some really tough stuff that life sometimes brings along with it.
Did any of you guys notice that the main characters of this drama are in What wrong with Secretary Kim. They are in as Secretary Kim's parents. I love these two dramas so much lol
Eugenia Donkor They even played the OST “Shelter” during the parent’s scene in Secretary lol I barely saw it yesterday and was surprised
I did!
Hell yes
OMG! I ONLY REMEMBERED HER BUT DIDN'T EVEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS THERE TOO!!!
Seriously this drama is my number one drama (trust me, i've been watching drama from 2010) all the times.
True. This is the best drama I've watched too! It's so realistic, has a great script, OSTs and amazing actors❤️ This will always be my fave 😊
Agreed
Fated to love you is also good you should try it
Watching it for the second time... First watched it in feb 2021 and now in dec 2023... I hv never repeated any other kdrama... This really is something else ❤❤
One of my favourite drama, because it looks like a light story drama but actually has a lot of meaningful quotes and lesson for life.
YOU'RE MISSING OUT ONE OF THE BEST DRAMA IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THIS ONE. THE BEST! 😍
This is definitely the best and most touching Kdrama I've ever watched. It has a great storyline and tackles different parts of a relationship, including the huge difference between dating and marriage - which is very relatable. I remember laughing at every episode and crying at the end parts everytime Ji-ho/Se-hee makes a reflection about what love is. THIS IS A MUST WATCH AND DESERVES A RE-WATCH :) I can say Director Park Joon hwa and the scriptwriter made a masterpiece :) Plus ALL the actors were really good in portraying their distinctive roles. ♥
Well done 'The Swoon', this video made me rewatch the whole drama again. What a great show!
I have watched over 100 dramas now but this will remain one of my fav dramas EVER!!!!!!!!!!! I MISS THIS SM!!!
Watching this makes me want to watch the drama again, for millionth times...
Love between two personalities very different.
He s an obssesive and she s an inocent dreamer.
They did a great work, funny, cute, romantic... nice to enjoy it.
See you!.
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It's really hard to find a kdrama like this! Life relatable, my favorite Kdrama ever ❤️
The dialogues and acting ...this is by far the best k drama I've ever seen 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I just started watching this and I love it... about the issues of "adulting"... Career, marriage, and all the issues we deal with trying to have a normal stable adult life
who became a jung so min and lee min ki fan right away because of this drama?
Fans for Somin for Playful Kiss and now im become Minki fans too ❤️❤️❤️
@@sondangmeilianti same, I too have been a fan of JSM from 'Playful Kiss' (my first kdrama) and then 'Smile has left your eyes' and now I'm liking LMK too!
@@sondangmeilianti same here
I came because of so min ❤️( love her) also ending becomes fan of min ki also
Just finished watching this. Thank you Netflix. Wouldn't have watch it if its not in Netflix.
This series is the most close the reality drama ever. Been like in a journey in that 16 episodes
Now watch:
30 but 17
U will love it
@@LUKFUNTV looks like my fav genre. Will watch it
The only kdrama I have rewatched and will never get tired of rewatching. I love this drama so much!
i watched this series many years ago, and forgot most of the scenes. Watching this made me realive those moments. This is also one of my favorite series back then. It has its homey and realistic feels and a cute pair! Watching this,, made me want to rewatch this even I have tons if backlogs to do!!!😂❤
I watched 3 times this drama. It is a good drama about marriage and love. I recommend it. Eng is not my 1st language sorry for that.
I also recommend Marriage contract, Encounter
No major errors. Well done!
You're doing great! :)
I keep re-watching this drama Because this is my first life. This is really a great korean drama of all time. This depicts the reality of life. There are so many lessons to learn here. When life's struggles are so real, it's better to enter into a contract marriage rather than committing sins just to survive. This is just one of the so many lessons I got from this drama. This is a highly recommended drama. The imagination of the writer is great. I really like the storyline and the characters especially the lead actors #JungSoMin and LeeMinKi. They did their role so well. I just don't know why this drama is so underrated in their own country. Maybe because koreans are so busy and don't know how to appreciate ART. Drama is the product of the artistic imagination of the writer. A good heart is appreciative. If you don't know to appreciate things, please check your heart if it's not full of ill feelings.
The lines that got me hooked to this drama - "Living this life is first for all of us anyway" one of the best contract relationship dramas ever💜💜
I know I’ve watched the drama already but I can’t help laughing again when watching the last scene🤣
One of the most underrated K-drama and a few dramas I've watched more than twice. Comedy is top notch.
so happy its on netflix. best drama of that year
and still is for me
BEST COMEDY AND SLICE OF LIFE EVER!
Is there any kdrama like this? I really like this kind of genre
@@nonieandnonoy This is a one piece so far 😪 I haven't found any dramas like this.
But you can watch 'Wok of love'
I think Oh my venus is similar to this drama and Shopping King Louis
@@danicam6630 No
@@danicam6630 i watched oh my venus and its a little bit similar
This is one of my top 3 of K-Drama. I've been watching drama for years and still, this one always have a special place in my heart. Such a beautifull and heart warming story. HIGHLY recommended👏
This show is so underrated. 💜
The best work of actor Lee Min Kim e Jung Somin . I love this dorama, is perfect 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
the script and direction of this drama is so good! its not like a typical kdrama its so realistic. i cried during the last few eps, ive also gotten attach to the characters. i really reccommend this
This drama deserves more success and attention. I've learned so much from this.
THIS DRAMA IS BEAUTIFUL ITS AMAZING
I wanted to watch this drama just because kim mingue who take a role as a boknam , bcs i have seen him in 'love me actually' , suddenly , i fall in love with this drama so much 😂 , srsly i recommend this drama so much. And literally with lee minki tho 😂. He has a charm that everyone will interest at him
"There are a lot of things I don't know. But there's one thing I'm sure of. A heart isn't something that is taken or grabbed. It just comes to you" Beautiful quotes.
Thank you for reminding me of this line. There are just so many of them...
I think I'll watch this drama again tonight :)
I really love this drama, cause it many relatable life quotes+not much unnecessary drama, overall it's really good drama
really great drama. didnt expect myself to enjoy it - but laughed and cried so much. great feels and the second couple in the show (they've been going out for 8 years or something) - i thought they were a great addition to the show
One of my favourite dramas! I just finished it and I loved how it wasnt super dramatic!! The pov of different women living very differnt lives was also super great to see.
A lot of really great lines and loveable characters, I will miss this drama ♡
To me, it's a relaxing drama. Realistic plus relatable, I just can't enough with the quotes too.
My fav is "everyone has 19 room in their life". Really explain why some introvert rather be lonely alone than lonely in crowd room
Anyone has good kdramas to recommend like this? Something relatable, funny, not too exaggerated, dealing with life issues etc
Hometown Cha Cha
One of the best dramas ever. A masterpiece. Lee Minki and Jung Somin performance in the drama were top tier. I have rewatched it twice recently and probably going for the 3rd time :D
I'm watching this series now on Netflix, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Being someone who didn't understand all the excitement for K-Dramas, I recently my first a some weeks ago and now I'm hooked.
They have a cameo role as a couple in the series "What's Wrong with Secretary Kim".
I just finished this Wonderful series and found it creative, witty and sometimes sad. What intrigued me is how Love meant for the 30 something’s couples (my unmarried son’s age range). I loved Se-Hee and Ji-Ho. All of the women were assertive with their desires which made me smile a lot. Se-Hee exuded masculinity - he has beautiful eyes, hands , lips & face. I’ll look for these actors in other series👍👍👌👌😍😍!
Now watch this:
30 but 17
U won't regret I bet
i just started watching this because of jung so min, but it's really become one of my most favorite kdramas ever alongside run on, it's just so good, top tier acting as expected & the scenes never feel forced
THIS IS SO UNDERRATED. GREAT GREAT DRAMA
On ep8. Had to come here and read comments to find out if perhaps the lead character has asperger's/autism.
But I guess none. Only clue I got why he seemed like robotic or emotionless is due to a past heartache.
Will keep on reading, appreciating the thoughtful lines...
Mom's letter to son in law made me cry.
This is one of the best Kdramas I´ve ever watched.
He´s amazing and she´s great! Just watch it. You´ll love it! ♥
I absolutely loved this drama. One of my faves that I shall watch over and over again.
im too attached to the casts of this drama, love lovee each one of them. this drama is painfully underrated, the chemistry is superb & it is packed with moral values. i’d love to see the main leads act together again (ik they did a cameo in wwwsk but that’s not enough i want to see them again 🥲) it’s been 4 years tho maybe i can just hope but it’s not wrong to hope right lmao.
someone tell me how to move on pls 😭
same :"( i cant move on... i did not realize its already 4 years since the drama aired before i read your comment omg
it’s really that good wow. ive never felt like this after watching a kdrama. sounds exaggerated but its accurate. i cant move on. even when im trying to watch another drama, i keep going back to watching BTIMFL videos
i have watched many dramas and this drama suprised me!!! the script and the execution is top notch. even the hype drama cant beat how beautiful this drama is. definitely my comfort drama and the ost. PERFECTION. post drama depression coming after tenth time of watching this drama
Now watch this:
30 but 17
U won't regret I bet
@@LUKFUNTV ive watched it on going. It's good but this drama still holds the reign for me
I am actually not into romantic dramas.But after reading comments I decided to watch this Drama. 😇
Just finished watching this drama & I feel so empty right now.... definitely my new comfort drama! I love everything about Because This is my First Life. How I wish I could see Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki together again in a drama or a movie~
Jung So Min the queen of contract marriage kdrama ❤️
Can't move on rewatch 20times 😂😭😭
Here I am again and againnn when I don’t know what drama to watch. Legitly I watch this 10x already, never once I’m boring watching this. Wish I could forget everything and watch it for the first time… 😭
Because this is my first life is a MASTERPIECE. So Happy I watched it.!!
One of the best dramas I’ve ever seen. Because this is my first life.
Lee min ki was one of my first favorite korean actor. ❤️
I just finished this drama and I really love the story. Love them both❤️❤️❤️
I first saw Lee Min Ki from Dalja’s Spring, very handsome... one of my first crushes 😅
everybody should watch this drama! the most relatable and realistic drama ever
You guys know for a long time I thought this actress bae Suzy . They really look alike. I came here after realising that this actress is actually jung so min . I am so shocked I really can't that they are different person .I mean they so much like eachother .
if you could only watch one drama with the convenient marriage trope, this should be it. ive watched dozens (probably more if u count fake dating) with this particular marriage subgenre and i couldn't name a more nuanced, realistic potrayal of the otherwise outlandish concept. ive seen many dramas try to make the whole forced/fake marriage thing plausible and fail miserably. this one is really good.
Seeing all the quotes in the comment section made me want to watch this!
Still my fave romcom of all time,manifesting a reunion drama of my SominKi couple:)
More people should be talking about this drama. Easily one of the best kdramas I've ever had the pleasure of watching
This drama had some of the best lines.
After watching this drama, i have only one thing to say: "it's perfect!"
Très belle série, les acteurs formidables. Une histoire très intéressante.
I've watched it twice already because I just can't get over it, no rich family drama. Just two people trying to get thru life and fell in life on the way.
This deserves higher rating. 30 something y.o. can relate with the conflicts
Best series.. I want them to work together again soon ❤️
Yep. Their chemistry is superb that when they just look at each other's eyes, it will give you butterflies in the stomach. 💖 It's kinda impossible for them to work together again tho. :
@@raime3488 why?
@@radhikapatil1986 When Korean actors already starred in a project together, it's rare to make it happen again especially if we would want them to be the main leads for a drama or movie. But let's hope that we will see the both of them in one screen. I sincerely pray for that to happen. ❤️
@@raime3488 Honestly, I don't care about any other lead couple ever to be together again, but them. They are both fantastic actors. They had special chemistry in the series as well as behind the scenes. There was this mix of mutual respect, admiration , affection and shyness. Like LMK, a movie and drama veteran, absolutely blushing and struggling in the relatively simple kiss scene :). Or JSM kissing LMK gently before director says "action". Or LMK subconsciously stroking JSM's hair. Or JSM keeping her eyes closed for a bit after their kiss scene was over (director said cut but she was like ^_^ ) :D.