When the Weather Is Fine

SMALL TOWN CHARM: A HEARTWARMING JOURNEY OF HEALING AND LOVE

"When the Weather Is Fine" was slow and calm, like a peaceful meditation. It was nice to see what life is like in a small town that feels like home, a place where everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. People are always there to greet you with a warm smile and a familiar story. The story in this drama unfolded naturally, too. It's a story about love, regret, and healing. It brought to the forefront that life isn't just about what's obvious but also about what's going on under the surface that we don't always see or talk about.

Mok Hae Won, a cello teacher, decides to leave the big city of Seoul and move to a quiet town to live with her aunt. Her arrival rekindles old flames and unresolved emotions, especially for Lim Eun Seop, who has quietly loved her from afar for years. Mok Hae Won is a character I couldn’t help but root for, especially when she was dealing with the tough stuff from her past. Her mom just got out of jail for killing her abusive husband, and they don't get along, so there's a lot of tension there. The drama shows their complicated mother-daughter relationship. It's honest and true to life and talks about how hard forgiveness can be and how past trauma affects the present.

Lim Eun Seop, on the other hand, is a character who keeps to himself. He really likes Hae Won but doesn't tell her how he feels, even when he has the chance. It was sweet to see how much he cared, but it was also annoying that he wasn't saying anything. The drama does a great job of showing us what was really going on inside his head. It slowly revealed his hidden fears and insecurities—fear of losing anything that brings him warmth and happiness because of the abandonment and loss in his past, which explained why he was the way he was.

The other characters, like the bubbly and extroverted Lee Jang Woo and the manipulative but pitiable Kim Bo Yeong, make the story even more interesting. Jang Woo’s cheerful and outgoing personality is the opposite of Eun Seop’s reserved and quiet nature. Bo Yeong’s complicated emotions toward Hae Won and Eun Seop also add tension to the story. She's a complicated character who feels really sorry for what she's done. She wants to be forgiven so badly, and that makes her story really interesting, even though she's not always easy to like.

One of the standout aspects of this series is the book club that the characters participate in. The drama was full of book references that made it even more engaging. The book club meetings were like a mirror for the characters. When they read from the books, it was like they were seeing themselves in the stories. It helped them understand their own lives better.

The drama did have its ups and downs, though. Lim Eun Seop’s reluctance to confess his feelings and his hot-and-cold behavior toward Hae Won was really frustrating. Just when you think he’s finally ready to open up, he pulls back. Even though he was acting weird and making me frustrated, we start to understand why when we learn more about his past. It turns out he has a really bad memory from the past that's making him scared, which explains his behavior.

Hae Won and Eun Seop's relationship took its time to develop, but it was definitely amazing when it did. Their love story, when it finally started, was really cute and sweet. However, there was always a little bit of sadness in the back of Eun Seop's mind, especially because Hae Won's time to return to Seoul was drawing near. It starts out as a love story, but there’s a lot more going on. It’s about letting go of old hurts, forgiving people, and realizing how much love is actually around us.

Eun Seop's sad story starts to feel really hopeful. He used to be scared and alone, but now he's starting to realize that his family loves him very much, even though they adopted him. It was great to see him finally feel loved and accepted. In the end, the story is really about people and their emotions. It's a nice, calm story that shows us what it means to be human. It's a story about the hurt we hold onto, the barriers we put up, and how love can make things better, even when we're scared to trust it. If you like stories that take their time and focus on the characters, you’ll really enjoy this one. Expect a few bumps in the road, though.

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Enjoy at first but i dont get the feel after second half

from the start of the drama I liked it until episode 7-8 I don't know why it felt bland and too complicated the relationship between ML and FL and I skipped a lot of scenes until episode 15 when they separated and episode 16 they met and were together again I don't know why but this drama didn't get a deep passion for romance when I watched it, or you could say that there was more character development from the ml and fl side, changing their views into a better life than the romance. I've seen a lot of romance, but this melodrama, I don't know why I just don't get the feeling.

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Finding Solace in Slow-Paced Romantic Dramas

I love slow-paced romantic dramas cause they feel natural and real. This drama gave me the same vibes as 'One Spring Night,' except here there's a bit more mystery, while in OSN there was no mysterious background whatsoever. I really liked how the female lead was able to express her feelings, both good and bad. I liked her a bit more than the male lead because, in the beginning, he wouldn't express his feelings due to his fear of happiness and everything nice, which I honestly understand.

I appreciated how each supporting character had their own stories, making the drama not just about the main couple. The relationship development between the aunt, the mother, and the female lead was also well done. By the end of the show, all the knots were untied. However, one thing I didn't like about the drama is that we didn't learn much about what happened to the male lead when he left the village for a bit, and why he left and then came back right after.

Overall, I love the feeling that dramas like this give me. I enjoy it when a drama is set in such a beautiful environment and vibe that you would want to be a part of it. Everything was nice, the village, the people of the village, the friendships, the books, the book club, and finally, the weather.

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Not your typical Kdrama.

Wow. I don’t even know where to start. This is my first time writing a review, but I will try to be as sensible as possible.

WTWIF is a slow burn romance set up in a small city. It follows our fmc who is a victim of the mundane city life and goes back to her hometown to ease her mind.

To be honest, the whole drama feels like a nicely written novel. The characters are written with utmost care. Throughout the drama, you will be able to understand every character's beliefs and actions as their motives are engrained in every element of the story. I feel like every side character can have their own 16-epidode drama as each character has a story to tell.

I love how the OSTs weren't excessively used to emphasize and romanticize any of the scenes like in other Kdramas. The cast was moderately good but in my personal opinion the actress who played fmc's aunt really stole the show.

Don't watch this Kdrama if-
1) You like fast paced stories
2) You want to see more Kdrama troupes
3) You are looking for a rom-com (Don't get me wrong. There were some comedic moments but those were specially used to relieve the tension created in the drama. It is more of a romance and slice-of life drama than a rom-com.)

Happy watching!

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Healing through love and companionship

Finished this drama in a week.
worth watching if like slow burning romance and slow paced dramas, give it a try. Healing drama with mature sense of direction to overcome the loneliness with love and companionship. 8.5/10 for the show and surely cast has done superb job, everyone plays their roles with perfection.

I really like the slow paced romance between leads and second couple at the end.
The drama justifies it's title When the weather is nice things are tough or rough as it was winter and temperature reaches -20 and they have overcome their daily life hussle so when spring comes things can be decent.

There was decent amount of screen time for everyone's story and how they are enjoying their lives in the countryside.

There is space given for bookstore, where everyone is gathered to tell story or poem and they enjoy it together in the chilled winter.

It's the effort which matters the most was portrayed beautiful in this show.

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I generally don’t write reviews. But I was compelled to write this one. This is mesmerizing show. Acting and directing is one of the best. Director definitely knows where he is taking the watcher. Beautifully executed storyline. Supporting cast has their own story to tell. They are not fillers but have a background stories.
Acting- Park min young, seo kang joon, lee Jae wool are on the top of their game. Amazing chemistry
Storyline- deep and insightful. Both Eun Seob and Harry won have painful past and how they have dealt with this pain comes across very well. Effects of domestic violence and its effect on everyone is deeply moving. To show this without blaming perpetrator is a work of art. Superb portrayal by Moon jung Hee has to be mentioned.
Direction- Well thought out execution with lot of hints. even while watching I am going back to previous episodes to check out .. wow...

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A beautiful winter story

This story combines and contrasts the subdueness and mutedness of winter with the heat of human life and interaction.
It feels realistic in its portrayal of the progression of the main romance. Both actors (especially Seo Kang Joon) and the characterisation of their roles really make you believe that they are living their life and view it through the lense of their own experiences.
But the seemingly passive way this story is told is also it's greatest weakness because it makes an unnamed police officer only appearing in one sequence the only one addressing the domestic abuse storyline from a different perspective.

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How many life lessons can be squeezed and taught in a drama

this show is a wonderful wonderful class on how to write and squeeze many life lessons in a kdrama and do it well

from perseverance, to learning to forgive, being truly sorry about a mistake, how one small act of kindness can change one persons life, being true to yourself no matter what, reading is good, talking is better, no one knows what your thinking unless you tell them, happiness is what you decide and not what other think... and many many others

the show blends heart ripping and wrenching scenes seamlessly with the uplifting and happy moments we all have in life sometimes.. the flow feels perfect.. ur never down too long before theres something that would make u smile or be happy...

this isnt super melodramatic.. it has its moments and it isnt laugh out loud though.. some scenes.. made me do that..
the romance is there.. but always on point.. and the chemistry of the cast.. just wow... if i had a book club like that i wouldnt miss out either

its worth the watch when ur in the mood to cry laugh and just be caught up in someones ideal village life

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Seo Kang Joon + Books = Perfection

Truthfully, I may not be the best person to rate this drama, cause you could show me 16 hours of nothing but Seo Kang Joon walking around in comfy knitwear, drinking coffee and reading books, and I would rate it 10/10.
The role of Eun Sub seems truly perfect for him, as he is shy in real life, as well. It felt like we got to see glimpses of the real him.

"When the Weather is Nice" is definitely a slow drama. It might not be everyone's cup of tea (or coffee in this case). However, the pace is actually very well done and never feels like it is dragging on. Watching this is a very special experience - it is very atmospheric and calming and somewhat intimate. One night, I had trouble falling asleep, so I replayed some previous episodes and I ended up having the best sleep that night.

While it feels like a warm hug most of the time, it also has a very intriguing plot and even some surprising twists in the second half of the drama. At one point I actually sat in front of the screen with bulging eyes and my mouth covered in shock.
As a screenwriter, I felt really inspired by this story and they way it was told. So much so, that I kept writing down a bunch of ideas for a screenplay. I was particularly intrigued by the way all these characters are never able to say what they feel. Not just Eun Sub, but also Hae Won, her mother, her aunt, Bo Young...

The calming, cozy countryside world they created, is brought to life by a cast of precious side-characters, which will steal your heart. While I obviously loved the main couple (I'm a fan of both actors), I was equally intrigued by Hae Won's aunt. The further the drama progressed, the more she became my favorite character.

But it isn't just the screenplay and the nuanced acting, that make this drama such a piece of art, it is also the beautiful cinematography and color grading, as well as the mesmerizing OST - both bringing out the calm and coziness even more. Especially with the cello that is part of most of the OST's instrumentals, which even has additional meaning in connection to the story. "I See You" by Giryeon is my favorite vocal OST - it is THE song of the drama for me and I immediately get transported back into the story when I listen to it.

So, the important question: Should you watch it? Yes! Seo Kang Joon runs a book store! What more do you need to be convinced?

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I will start off by mentioning that this is my first review ever on this site, I've watched dramas which I absolutely loved and adored and never had the thought of writing a review, however, I think it's crucial to write one for this masterpiece.

This was one of those dramas which doesn't have a gray area as in you'll either love it or hate it. I loved everything about it, the simple life it showed, the characters which were so pure and raw it felt like I was watching their actual life unfold in front of my eyes.
The characters Hae Won played by the amazing Park Min Young and Eun Sub played by the charming Seo Kang Joon was a delight to watch. They embodied their characters so much in this, and personally I believe Min Young did her career-best in this drama. It is a slow burn but every scene had so much depth, even in scenes where you see Eun Sub simply making a cup of coffee or reading a book showed so much of his character and his simple life in a small town.
Their love story bloomed so naturally where Hae Won realized how warm she felt when she was with him and how much she needed that in her life, I will not go through the difficulties both main characters faced in their lives in detail but to see both of them finding comfort and healing from each other was so beautiful and not something we see so often now.
Eun Sub had a blog where he posted every day called the good night bookstore private blog posting which was such a nice touch, it made us understand his character and learn his views and deeper thoughts as he was very well reserved and didn't show his feelings much.
All other characters were given enough screen time and the drama made us fall in love with them and their simple life. The things they did together like the book club, events showed how life in a small town isn't as boring as people think. I'll definitely watch clips from this drama from time to time as I've fallen in love with these characters.

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Cozy, endearing and a gem.

If you want to watch something gentle, sweet, warming and cozy then this drama is for you. First of all, the "Goodnight Book Store" book club members were all so endearing and it really made this drama feel cozy. The village that takes place in this drama is like a close knitted family and some characters may have a dark past. The settings of this drama was beautiful and wintry and cozy! Im Eun Seob is a very interesting deep character with a gentle yet mysterious aura, seeing him and Mok Hae Won's relationship unfold was endearing. I really very much enjoyed this drama and I think of it as a hidden gem. Very much wanting to rewatch it as well!

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