One Spring Night

A slow but worthwhile night in spring

I found this show very difficult to watch initially but persevered because of the upcoming Snowdrop show featuring the same male lead.

The premise of this show is beautiful, and socially relevant by flipping the single parent stereotype. But it's a slow-burning show and the crawling pace of developments in the first few episodes really made it difficult for me to get into it. I gave up on the show before coming back and I'm glad I did because after episode 6 it gathered momentum. The pace of the show didn't change much but it had finally entered its meaningful stages of conflict where the storytelling and dialogue were rich in quality.

This show flourished from having excellent stories all round that didn't detract from the show's underlying message, but rather added it to it. This was a story of finding yourself, freeing yourself and doing right by escaping tormenting, abusive and painful relationships. Broken hearts and broken relationships lead to broken people. This show took on conservative norms and ideals and challenged them powerfully whilst being nuanced, empathetic and grittily realistic. There was a lot of beauty found in the small, meaningful dialogues where characters reassured and confided each other, and a lot of power in how they faced up to the reality of the truth regarding the state of their lives and their relationships. This show underlined that relationships do not exist solely on love but respect and reciprocity, and that abuse can be emotional and physical.

For that, I applaud it. It began slowly but it only got better and better with each episode and by the end was a fantastic watch.

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A good watch

"'One Spring Night' was an amazing drama—calm and composed, with a slow pace that brought out the purity of the characters' souls. The story follows a boy who became a father at a young age after his girlfriend from middle school got pregnant and left their child under his care, never to return. Despite his initial helplessness, he pulled himself together over time, fulfilling his obligations to his son and parents. He is portrayed as a generous and benevolent person. On the other side, a girl has been in a relationship with her boyfriend for around four years, largely out of a sense of duty to her parents, never prioritizing her own feelings. While she is not emotionally or romantically connected to her boyfriend, he feels the opposite. One day, she accidentally meets the young father, and these encounters happen frequently enough that they fall in love. This creates complications in her existing relationship. I felt bad for her boyfriend because he wasn't in the wrong, but it was clear that she felt insecure and uncomfortable with him, so her decision to separate was understandable. While the drama had a slow pace and was somewhat boring at times, it was still a good watch."

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Best real life acting

Firstly this is my writing review first time. I have watched 150 + dramas so far but this vibe is just another level my gwad. I want to rewatch it but i am having exams and i am writing this by making sometime
This drama shows how can attractions take someone to. Its gives you so much meaningful life lessons.
💜💜 borahae.
I wanted to submit my review but this just told me that i gotta write it 500 words my really but since i wanna really badly write my first review to this drama so i am just gonna write it like journal so if someone is reading this you go to another review coz here i have got nothing much to except that you gotta watch this drama.
Even if u ar a newcomer i think you would like it cuz i think if i watched it being a newcomer than i would like it too
Since i am writting this review i just shocked how people weite this long review. By the way i am bts fan 💜 ARMY . I just like bts but if someone ask me reasons than become speechless 🙊 just how this mdl is doing to me right now i am just no able to wrute something good about this drama.
Though this drama didn't have high rated actors though they may just in my view but their actings and the story was just so good that i am still speechless though its been like 3 weeks i have watched this drama.
I like ktv shows cuz the mc are just so funny kike problematic men, knowing bros, master in the house, hello counceller and sometimes running man to
By the way i like exo, blackpink, txt, suprr junior, shinee, etc...
Just love this koreas everything except for some people rude behaviour and metallity though not every one is like that .

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Romance and healing in equal parts

I have not seen SITR so I'm not going to make any comparisons.

I could write an essay on this show but I don't want to bore you so I'll keep this short.

This show is not an easy watch. It touched on a number of Korean societal issues. There were relationship breakdowns, familial pressures, prejudices and more. Through finding love and supporting each other did the OTP heal their emotional wounds and find happiness.

The story was beautifully told. It was not hurried but each lull are bracketed by impactful codas. You can take a breather and maybe even enjoy some swoon-worthy moments but you can never let your guards down. It is that underlying tension that lift the show above the pack. It is not a dread in the pit of your stomach but a sense of foreboding as you know that it will not be plain sailing for the leads. And fight they did, to find love, to be allowed to love and to preserve what they won.

Acting of the leads were superb. You feel their sadness, confusion and joy. Even the support case were great. Each have their own story arcs and the sum total of their contribution was certainly great.

Ultimately, it was an enjoyable and satisfying watch. You will feel a bit worn out but it only make the reward that much sweeter.

OST was good. Crafted to suit the drama being played out. Rewatch is a given.

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One Of My All Time Favorites

Melodramas are my absolute favorite, but it is very easy to mess up if it is not done right, especially since you need to understand how to pace it to where it is not too slow, and how to write your characters to where they're not too boring. One Spring Night is not one of those dramas at all, in fact, it is one of my favorite dramas of all time and I rewatch it multiple times a year. This show was my introduction to the gift that is Jung Hae-in and for that, I am also forever grateful to the show for introducing me to one of my favorite actors. Now on to the actual review...

The pacing of One Spring Night was done so well in that, the conflicts the characters were facing were never rushed, and even while I was impatiently waiting for Ji-ho and Jeong-in to begin their relationship, the will-they won't-they trope actually made sense and wasn't written to be frustrating, but rather heartbreaking. You can see how they struggled to maintain the lives they already had in place while desperately wanting to fit the other in it, and so you just couldn't be annoyed even if you wanted to.

Every character was fully fleshed out, from the leads to Jeong-in's sisters all the way down to her parents. Arguably, I wish we had seen Ji-ho's parents more, but that is just a personal preference due to being attached to the characters and wanting to know everything about them. Anyways, every character had a story to tell and I was never bored with any of them. The writers did an incredible job of giving all the important characters a story all while making sure that our lead characters got most of the spotlight. Every person in this show felt so real, which brings me to my next point.

The actors on here did such a wonderful job portraying their characters, and Han Jimin and Jung Hae-in were so lovely to watch. Their pain, frustration, motivation, and happiness felt so convincing and the characters never strayed away from who they are, even as they grew together. Jeong-in is a headstrong librarian who doesn't believe in Korea's standard of what a household should look like, and she makes that a point by consistently defending Ji-ho as others judge him for being a single father. Ji-ho is a shy pharmacist who struggles with opening up and speaking his mind but has the heart of gold, just like Jeong-in, and has so much love to give. Seeing the way their personalities mesh well together as well as the way they clash was truly the highlight of One Spring Night.

The chemistry between Hae-in and Jimin was so beautiful, it truly brought Jeong-in and Ji-ho's relationship to life, and it is the main reason why I keep coming back to it. The way the characters love one another, support one another, and grow together was so lovely to see and they made each other a better person. Ji-ho showed Jeong-in that she deserves to be loved for who she is and that if she ever feels frustrated or upset with something he does, she can always go to him because she knows he'll listen. Jeong-in shows Ji-ho that he should be confident in himself and not worry about the opinions of others because he is a great man and a great father who deserves all the love in the world. Even when they clash, they're able to come back and talk about their issues, unlike before when they had to keep their love a secret. Now I will say that although their relationship had toxic tendencies in the beginning, the toxicity isn't consistent and they are able to fix that issue once they're able to be open and honest with each other, themselves, and those around them.

If you love melodramas, warm and cozy characters, and a realistic and beautiful storyline, One Spring Night is the perfect show for you. I will always recommend it to those who love the genre and those who want to kick back after a long day and watch something peaceful.

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It is okay to be a little selfish

Wow just finished One Spring Night and I loved every aspect of it.

I struggled with the internal moral dilemmas.
I am Australian and have not been subjected to those societal/parental restrictions. This made the drama even more fascinating.

The people depicted were very real and relatable so kudos to the whole ensemble. There is a lot of side stories to the main couple and each one was interesting and contributed to the whole drama.

Flawed humans dealing with attractions and the consequences of their choices;
The romance is a slow burn and very poignant. The ex boyfriend is incredibly self centred and justifying of his stalkerish actions that stem from his own lack of belief in his worth.
The parents share their concerns and ways of dealing with societal expectations and this too fills out the context of the conflicts.

Overall a very well made drama with a terrific OST that sets the scenes up wonderfully and allows there to be periods of no dialogue.
Enough depth to be rewatchable.

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ONE OF THE MOST HEARTWARMING AND IMPACTFUL DRAMAS

I recently started watching realistic and serious romantic dramas which is why I gave it a try, and it is safe to say it was worth my time. I loved almost everything about this drama. There were no unnecessary plot twists, and no unrealistic scenarios. The whole drama focused on character development, and had a really strong message. In short this drama did what 'Something In the Rain' could not do. There were many learning points and issues that this drama shed light on, and it really did those aspects justice and left nothing un-finished. The cinematography, casting, and acting was absolutely captivating, and I really loved the characters as well. All in all I really enjoyed it, and I definitely recommend you give it a try!

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Feelings change

8/10 iis my rating. This is a 2019 South Korean romantic drama with 26, 70 minute, episodes.

After four years with Kwon Gi-seok (Kim Jun-han), Lee Jeong-in (Han Ji-Min) is wondering why her feelings toward her boyfriend have become lukewarm. Still, with family pressuring marriage, that would have been the likely result if a surprise romantic interest did not unexpectedly come into Jeong-in's life. Jeon-in is a librarian and Gi-seol is a banker who has family wealth and would be considered a "catch" by most. One spring night Jeong-in has a drinking party with her close friend and stops by the pharmacy where Yoo Ji-ho (Jung Hae-in) works to get a hangover remedy. What could have been a inconsequential meeting develops into sparks of interest when Jeon-in discovers she forgot her wallet and Ji-ho, immediately attracted to the vivacious Jeong-in, offers to let her pay later. After a series of missed texts, Ji-ho finally revisits the pharmacy to pay back Ji-ho and he expresses interest in her but she firmly tells him she is in a relationship so they can only be friends. Admitting interest in someone is not a frequent or easy thing for Ji-ho as he is a single parent who went through many years after heart break after his girlfriend left him and his son. In South Korea a long term relationship is a form of commitment and with both families in agreement for Jeon-in and Gi-seol to marry, it is taboo to break up, particularly to immediately enter another relationship with none other than a single dad. Single parenthood in South Korea still carries a lot of social stigma and Ji-ho has suffered derogatory comments since his son was born. So, while their situation makes it nearly impossible to be together, they find they actually run in the same social circles and repeat encounters lead to undeniable feelings developing between the two.
Jeon-in finally decides to end her relationship with Gi-seol and follow her heart with Ji-ho. However, not only has Gi-seol, who had been slow to propose marriage, suddenly decided he can't live without her, he also does not want to lose her to Ji-ho who he considers beneath him. With all the obstacles in their way, Ji-ho and Jeong-in have to constantly evaluate if their relationship is worthy and their feelings strong enough for each other to sustain their love for the long term.

*spoiler alert. I liked the overall theme of this which is which was love can conquer just about anything. Jeong-in did not feel the fact that Ji-ho was a single dad to be a detriment to having a relationship with him. It wasn't that she did not realize it made things hard for them, because she did, she just did not personally care that he was a single dad. In fact, as someone that loved kids, she grew to like Ji-ho's young son almost immediately. The ex-boyfriend became extremely obsessed with getting Jeong-in back and it felt irritating at times because it seemed that he was fairly lukewarm about their relationship until he realized he had competition. Jeon-in's dad was very frustrating because he seemed to be more concerned about social status and appearances than the welfare of his daughters. It was very satisfying when Jeon-in stood up to him about not wanting to marry Gi-seol to help advance her father's career, and later when she stood up to him about her right to love Ji-ho. The music in this one was very antnoying. They played the main song loud and so frequently hat it became irritating. I understand the cultural stigma on single parenthood as we like to think in the United States that there is no stigma but, having been a single parent myself for awhile, I can tell you there is. Many people do not want to take on a ready made family and, for the single parent, you have to be very selective about who you would be willing to interact with your children. It did not suprise me that the main character was so accepting of Jeong-in's son as she mentioned she loved children and, since that is the way I feel about children, I understand it. I lreally like children so I know if I were in the position the fact that the person I loved had a child or even children would not deter. It also explored domestic violence and the feelings of shame and denial. It ended and wrapped up well. Recommend for those that like mature themes.

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Kinda frustrating, still an enjoyable watch?

Oh my God.
I tried watching this drama a while back but I couldn't really progress as the pace is really slow so I dropped it after the first two episodes. As a fan of SITR and as a huge fan of Jung Hae In (I just finished watching D.P. 2), I decided to give it another try. And I have to say that this time I really enjoyed the slow pace, the mellow atmosphere of the drama. I even liked the soundtrack, which can become a bit repetitive, and that was one of the biggest problems usually being pointed out about OSN.

But, as I've continued watching, I have to say that I've grown extremely tired of the same dynamics that keep going on since the 6th episode. Gi Seok is a literal parasite and a stalker on top of that, I can't stand him, I hate him with a burning passion. And I can't really tolerate him on the second-last episode STILL trying to marry the FL behind her back, hiding behind his father and his father-in-law's backs, like try and have some dignity man.

So, I'd say that if you are a fan of slow paced stories and of the two leads, you should definitely give this a try, the acting is absolutely on point and I've loved some of the supporting characters.
But the show can get really frustrating at times, so if you are not fond of family drama/love triangles/miserable second leads, you can skip this one.

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Boring and repetitive

I think this is the worst kdrama I’ve watched.

Cómo empiezo? Son 16 capítulos en donde se repite lo mismo. Primero la protagonista saliendo con su novio y ambos discutiendo como por 5 capítulos mientras buscaba al protagonista. Luego ella terminando con su novio y él sin aceptar que lo terminaron, como por 10 capítulos. Luego los protagonistas por fin saliendo, pero escondiéndose porque no está bien visto que ellos salgan, como por toda la serie.

En serio qué serie tan aburrida, repetitiva y con falta de comunicación y comprensión. Había leído que los protagonistas se comunicaban y así arreglaban sus problemas, pero yo solo veía cómo hablaban y no llegaban a nadaaaa y seguían desconfiando de ellos mismos.

Me decepcionó mucho que no me gustara y que fuera taaaaaan malo, porque Jung Hae In es uno de mis actores favoritos y odie esta serie.

Sin duda alguna, si tuviera que elegir entre esta y SITR, me quedo con la segunda, porque por lo menos ahí cambiaba un poquito la cosa y no tardaron en aceptar sus sentimientos y dar el siguiente paso.

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I found the premise interesting and the discourse insightful. I didn't realize that such a strong stigma existed against single parents in Korea. I also enjoyed seeing that contention play out within the female lead - what to do in a situation where you will face personal backlash and also negatively impact your family. Those aspects were good, but it was very slow overall.

The second male lead was relentless to the point where it didn't make sense. The female lead was insufferable at the beginning, and despite understanding the turmoil she must've experienced, she was acting unfairly and playing with both leads' feelings. The wishy-washy attitude, which persisted throughout the drama, was underwhelming to watch. The female lead's dad constantly trying to use his daughter to advance his career was infuriating. I'm so tired of the narrative where parents' views are the end all be all (as was also the case in Something in the Rain) for women who are in their 30s (albeit it was substantially toned down in this drama). It's getting old.

I can't give this drama higher than a 7 because there isn't anything special about it. The story isn't that great: it's essentially a mirror of Something in the Rain, except instead of age being a factor along with a dad who remarried, throw in a single dad instead. One Spring Night has a repetitive OST, frequent lack of chemistry between the leads, and uninspiring storytelling during many episodes. I am glad I finished it but I am not too sure I would recommend it to anyone else unless it is for a specific reason.

I may be in the minority, but I much prefer Something in the Rain. While SitR may have been more frustrating, the passion and romance at the beginning made it exciting to watch.

TLDR: an indecisive and frequently selfish female lead who isn't afraid to hurt others' feelings (I did like her character a bit more as the story progressed but not significantly); a second male lead whose actions rarely make sense and an obsession that doesn't seem to be rooted in anything. Watch it if you want to learn more about single parents in Korea (or at the very least how they may be viewed by society and the hardships they face). Don't watch if you want an exciting drama. Although it is thought-provoking at times, I don't think that is redeeming in itself.

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