Snowdrop

It's a great drama just don't make sense sometimes

First of all, Snowdrop was one of the best kdrama i have ever watched. It had everything which a drama needs to be successful and worth watching.

First i would like to talk about acting of different characters....

1)Jisoo - She done an excellent job portraying her emotions and really brought Young-ro alive. She really showed that she cleared the auditions with the help of her acting skills. Everytime she cried..she showed her deepest emotion. Her sadness of never meeting her brother, worry for her father , anger towards her step mother, love towards hae in and friendship with all roomates was delivered with utmost perfection. But there is still some room for improvement...don't take me wrong but she don't know how to steal a scene..she is beautiful no doubt..ofc she is jisoo...but she has to work on her movements..but then she has just started acting and i know she will do much better...alerady want her next work.

Jung hae in- I cant say anything abt his acting..it was top notch and he has improved so much with his actions scenes. With snowdrop he kinda come out of his comfort zone of cute boy characters and showed his versatility in the field.

Yoo in na - Well well well...every scene Yoo in na was in she ruled it...her character was of someone with authority...and her way of walking and low pitched voice clearly represented it. Her expressions were extremely intimidating. Her scenes when she has to manipulate the characters or be a gentle doctor infront of politician were all on the spot. Her action scene with jung hae in was smooth and perfect. She really nailed it. Tbh i was kinda afraid that will she be able to do a role like this when all her roles were of glamorous girls in rom com but now it is as if the role was for her only.

All other actors played their roles well too..
Miss pi was a character played with utmost consciousness...she was someone with rough and hot tampered outlook but was struggling with her own problems and her fear of loosing everything again was shown and portrayed beautifully.
Call attender was an extremely annoying character but again played well.
All other roommates have their own personality and was brought together delicately.
Agents really had an aura which showed their courageous attitude and thinking.
Both the spies really pulled it well.

What i liked -
Seeing all actors out of their comfort zone and nailing it.
Friendship of roomates
Trust of spies trio
Motherly nature of cook
Warden doing everything to save her children.
One way ticket dance scene.
Yoo in na and jung hae in fight scene
Jung hae in and yoo in na past
How they used tge character of wifes to show how deeply south korea was infiltrated by north koreans.
Yoo in na departure
Jisoo emotional scene
Kang hana doing everything for her love

What don't make sense
-jung hae in going back in dormitory and whatever reason they showed wasn't convincing enough.
-yoo in na being able to go in dormitory without any effort
-jisoo being in love after all that
-just how many spies were in that dormitory..like no one was a simple character either they are a spy of belongings to that govt organization.
-fortune teller being a spy


Otherwise it was a great show

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To be honest I was never planning to watch a sad ending drama coz I cannot bear the sadness but then being a blink I watched this drama for Jisoo. And now I cannot move on from this drama. Her acting is just so perfect, I can't believe she is a rookie actress. The way story twists and turns and has unexpected events just made me WOW and as a mystery and thriller lover I just loved this drama.

Yes it might reflect some of the events in the past in Korea and not being a Korean I can't relate to it but the story is pure fictional and it shows what a government can do for their own advantages. The way it is portraited .....I can't describe. It might focus more on politics rather than romance between main couple but its worth watching

I really thought I couldn't watch sad ending dramas... but this drama paved way for sad ending drama for me. So if you are looking for something really mysterious and something that can hook you up to the end I recommend you this drama....

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Worthwatching. Great Acting and Interesting Storyline, but Lacking Some Closure

I understand why so many koreans didn't want this drama to happen, given the innacuracy about the spies and the ANSP. I suggest to whoever wants to watch this to get informed about this period of korean history first, or at least of what's wrong with the drama. This was the reason I wasn't sure about watching it, but I'm glad I did.

The acting was excellent, I've liked Haein since Were You Were Sleeping (I literally only finished watching that one because of him, and he wasn't even the lead), and I love seeing him play such a different role here, (now I plan on watching DP just to see him being a badass lol). Most of the supporting cast are very well-known and acclaimed actors and they also did amazing here. I was very nervous about Jisoo, as this was her first drama and she was playing the female lead, but she did honestly great. In the first few episodes I found some of her expressions a little cringeworthy, I'm not gonna lie, but I found all of the actors' expressions like that at the time so it might have been the director's fault? I don't know. But she gets better throughout the show, she nails the dramatic scenes, and I wish we had seen more depth to her character. Her chemistry with Haein was off the charts too, I want to see them together in a light-hearted show in the future. Oh, and special mention to Yoo Inna, whose character and acting was the best on the show along Haein's.

Now to the story. During the first few episodes, I found the politics parts completely uncomprehensible. I couldn't understand who was plotting against who, who were trying to catch the north koreans and who were in control, plus whatever the gossipy ladies were doing and who they were married to. During these episodes, the Youngro and college girls' storyline was what kept me going, it was very entertaining. The scenes where she meets Suho at the group date and then runs into him at the music shop are very cute (when he's making gestures so she picks the paper plane, my heart!!). I wish we could've gotten more of all of this before we got to the hiding Suho part. Still, the episodes where the girls hid him and the open house part were also super entertaining and cute. What I found super annoying was how every 5 seconds someone would get themselves in a situation where they were about to get caught doing something, only for them not to get caught. This literally happens like 10 times during the first 3 eps.
When the hostage situation happened, I finally started understanding the politics part, and Youngro and the girls started losing leadership. The main plotline became about 'how are we getting out of this' and the South-North schemes, instead of the romance (which I wouldn't have minded if this wasn't advertised as a romance). I really liked how they managed to spark the
romance up again after he literally held her at gun-point, hostage and threatened her life several times. It somehow felt natural, so props to the writers for that (it would've felt even more natural if they had known each other more before all of that, though).
I actually liked the ending, I expected things to go like that, I just wished we had gotten news about Dr. Kang, and specially closure on Youngro and her relationship with her roomates. They went through so much together only for them to never speak to her again? Did she ever get to explain she didn't support or speak to her dad? Her brother and the love of her life died and her father is in prison, at least they could've shown she had friends again. I also felt like there was more to Seolhee's character and family and it never got explained.
One thing I really liked was that I didn't know who I was rooting for (other than the college girls) until the last few episodes, Kangmoo and Hanna? The Spies? The ANSP? (no never) Ms. Pi? did I like Bunok or not? (answer was no). It was fun to switch sides every few minutes.

In the end, I really enjoyed the drama. I just wish the leads would have dated or gotten to know each other better before the conflict happens, most of the romance was due to Jisoo and Haein's amazing chemistry and acting rather than how their scenes were written. I also wish they had excluded the whole wives' sub-plot, the actresses were good (and funny, specially the last few eps) but it was so unnecessary.

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Snowdrop Best Scenes/Moments/Realization

Very well written for viewers who's looking for right amount of romance/action/drama/black comedy and has a lot of twist and characters who has it's own stories. All episodes were my favorites but there scenes I always ended up re watching.

- Room 207 where all the girls were dancing
- Hye Ryung grabbed Bun Ok's hair (what a badass)
- Superman scene (attic)
- Yeongro & Seol Hee when sneaking out food for Soo Ho
- Soo Ho exercising without shirt (lol)
- 207 girls hid soo ho in the bathroom and started singing
- Soo Ho takes young ro as his hostage (his eyesssss)
- Yeongro ro first time shouted and called the spies communist bas****
- Yeongro becomes hysterical and passes out to soo ho due to his brother's passing(omg jisoo, her acting)
- Gyeok Chan asked for cup noodles
- When yeongro hugged soo hoo to get the detonator (mygad, their eyes with different emotions)
- Soo Hoo when he's begging yeong ro to come out and used the same code to knock
- Their first escape plan with Gang-mu and how soo ho looked yeongro when the about to escape and vice versa ( goshh again their eyes) no lines needed
- when Eun Chang Soo slapped Nam Tae Il (standing ovation, lol)
- Conversation between Yeong ro and his father and how soo ho saved yeong ro from Gyeok Chan(damn, the background music on this too)
- When gang mu confronted soo ho that he's in love with yeong ro (their acting!!!!)
- Soo Ho allience with Gang Mu and when Bun Ok takes yeong ro as hostage(breathtakingscene!!) then Ms.Pi's entrance and how she asked bun ok to shoot her
- Leads shared their first kiss in the attic over a heart warming convo and a cup of coffee (can't sleep that night)
-Soo Ho asked for fried chicken and Jang Hana was laughing at the back and when se delivered it and saw the soo ho/gang mu side by side
-Eung-cheol eating his fried chicken
-Yeong ro saved soo ho in front of his father (serves him right)
- Conversation between the leads in the chapel asking what if they're both ordinary people
- How cheong ya let soo ho go and gave her real name as if that moment will be their last
- Man-dong saved soo ho knowing that yeong ro was in danger (really surpised)
- Soo ho called gang mu *hyung* for the first time and how gang mu looked and held him in the face soo ho as if they're telling goodbyes to each other (This could be my favorite scene, can't handle my tears)
- Gang Mu holding white snowdrop flower and Jang Hana when they will driving somewhere

In Realization

- From Room 207, Jeong Min always stayed by Yeong ro side (except last ep14)
- Gang Mu will never know that soo ho saves him the first time back in germany
- Secret Based was in the prayer room which saved the life of the remaining hostages in the end
- Attic was the only witness of their most happy moments and also their saddest
- When Yeong Ro interpreted soo ho's name *As in protecting my love* - end game
- When Soo Hoo recorded back his message in the casette tape - really confirmed
- Cheong Ya letting go of Soo Ho in her most badasss scene
- Grandpa Mandong saved soo ho to save yeong ro
- Ms.PI's dedication to her students and bon ok despite being the spy
- Bromance between Gang Mu /Soo Hoo, Alliance between Cheong ya and Ha na
- Yeong ro went back to Soo ho to keep her promise that she will stay by his side and Soo Ho asked her to stay alive no matter hard it gets
- In another world, they're happy together (hoping it will be on real life)
- If Yeong ro was fast enough to catch up Ms.Oh(kitchen lady)before she stepped on that trapped then dragged her to secret based to escape, ROMCOM for Haesoo will not be on trending and i will not spend much time doing this feedback (lol)


I thought that this is just a typical romantic drama and just wanted to watch this because of hae in since his D.P series was also remarkable and quite curious how jisoo will act as bashers+controversies were all over the place even before the drama started but i never thought i ended up showing my best fangirling moment in a kdrama.

Really amazes me how this drama becomes successful despite how their local media/communities are controlling public's opinion and viewership, lack of promotion and limited streaming. Kudos to all the production team/staff/actors for your amazing hard work and portrayed their characters in most convincing way.Shout out to both Leads,,supperb acting.. hae in, this drama i think brings out the best in you and jisoo, i'm sure this will not be your last drama, you're really amazing. Congratulations to all, specially to those viewers and fans who i think the reason why snowdrop team manages to handle this controversy and was able to broadcast until the end.. Yes to season 2!!!!!

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Too much action and too little romance

Snowdrop could’ve been one of the top love stories of k-drama world. But the writer wasted it all on the hostage situation.
The first episodes gave so much hope for a love story to be remembered and cherished but then it all went down with the 4th episode. The problem was not the hostage situation itself but problem was that 80% of the show was about hostage situation and the multiple failed deals between the spies and ANSP. I didn’t got to see the romance between the main leads that I was hoping for. I was bummed.

There is soo much I wanted to see, the drama had perfect lead couple, 80s backdrop, the old school romance. But instead ten focus was on a lot of action, politics and dragged hostage situation.

The ending was not that emotional like i imagined it would be. Main lead character’s death is a big deal and makes you cry but i didn’t cry or felt that sad bcz his death did not came as a shock. It was obvious so it didn’t invoke that many sad emotions. His ending should’ve been more memorable.

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DISNEY and JTBC i will send you my therapist bill.

Each episode in this drama was so well put together and really kept the suspense there wasn't a moment where i was bored or wanted to switch it off, itkept the viewers in anticipation throughout. This drama is definitely not a light hearted drama and it had me in a complete breakdown.

The soundtracks and cinematography were just perfect and the pace of this drama is great as well, nothing felt rushed. Overall this drama is a complete masterpiece. If you are not watching this drama you are totally missing out!

JISOO-
It's so hard to believe that this is Jisoo's first drama because her acting was phenomenal. She portrayed the character so well.

JUNG HAE IN-
Jung Hae In Is an absolutely incredible actor. Snowdrop has just completely solidified why he is one of my favorite actors. Seeing him portray a role so different from his usual roles was amazing. The way he expresses his emotions just through his eyes is just absolute perfection.

Every single actor in this drama portrayed their characters so well.

The leads had fantastic chemistry both on-screen and off screen as well. Jung hae in and Jisoo are literally perfect for each other.

This is now in my top 5 dramas of all time.

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Love and betrayals !!

This is one of the most heart breaking series I’ve ever watched this year. There are dramas that are more tragic but if I ever have to say top 10 saddest dramas, this will be one of them.
Jung hae In became one of the favourite Korean actor. I mean ever script he has chosen is very unique and beautiful. You just can’t overlook this man’s potential. As for the Fl, it was the first drama so I wasn’t expecting more and also there aren’t many scenes of her tho. But Jisoo was good. For a debut, she did an amazing work. The only drawback is that this show have way too many annoying characters which will make you to get into the screen and kill them. And some of them aren’t even necessary. I do think that this was dragged out and this isn’t fit for binge watching but this helped me pass my weekends. Definitely worth the shot. Looking forward to Jung Hae In’s Connect.

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Snowdrop

Storyline is pathetic, they kill the main lead
very emotional story and all actors were awesome
Kim JiSoo and Jung Hae In are very good actors
loved how dey depicted every scene
would have loved if they re were more romantic scene
its a thriller with each scene having a new secret revealed
all actors were awesome
k drama u shd watch for sure
beware its very emotional
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A Beautiful Drama with a Heartbreaking Ending

I just finished Snowdrop and... yeah, I have my thoughts and frustrations with that ending.

I genuinely enjoyed the drama more than my expectations . But that finale? It was way too much to process. Now I completely understand why people call it a K-trauma.

My biggest disappointment was that Soo-ho and his comrades went through ALL. OF. THAT. just to end up dead. 😭 What was the point of dragging the hostage situation till the very end, making multiple deals with the ANSP, and giving the spies (and us viewers) hope that they might actually survive... only to kill them all anyway?

I was so relieved when they finally escaped the dorm. I thought, "Finally! They're free!" But then Soo-ho decided to go back inside. I literally yelled, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? JUST RUN! He basically dug his own grave. The main couple wasn't going to get a happy ending anyway, so was it really necessary to kill him and all his comrades?

Another thing that disappointed me was the romance. Soo-ho and Yeong-ro had amazing chemistry in the beginning, but after the first few episodes the romance was almost nonexistent. They barely got any meaningful moments together. By the end, the story became all about survival, and honestly, I just wanted them to stay alive, even if it meant living separately. The spark, chemistry, and emotional tension they had at the start completely faded. What was supposed to be a romantic story slowly turned into an action thriller, with the romance pushed into the background. I didn’t mind that but I really wanted more Soo-ho and Yeong-ro... but alas.

I have to give a special shoutout to Dr. Kang. She was an absolute boss. I did not expect her character to become one of my favorites, but she surprised me in the best way possible. Smart, fearless, and always in control I'm so glad she survived.

Han-na annoyed me so much in the beginning, but she really redeemed herself. She played such an important role in trying to save the students, and by the end, I loved her too. These two boss ladies carried themselves so well.

One thing the drama never cleared up, though: What happened to Soo-ho's sister? Did she survive? I kept waiting for some closure, but they just... never mentioned her again.

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A heartfelt romance that needed more time to bloom

I'm usually really picky with K-dramas, and it takes a few episodes for me to get invested. But this drama had me hooked right from the start.

The first three episodes were honestly magical.
The 80’s setting was beautifully done, the first meeting between Young-ro and Soo-ho had all the butterflies of a classic K-drama romance, and watching Young-ro hide an injured stranger in her dorm because she had fallen headfirst in love? Peak Lover girl behaviour and I loved every second of it.

The open house sequence, the dorm friendships, the awkward romantic tension, the bicycle scene those early episodes had so much heart. They felt light, exciting, and full of possibilities. Every episode left me wanting more.

AND THEN DRAMA TOOK A SHARP TURN!
And suddenly everyone was trapped in a hostage situation

At first, I thought it would be a short-lived conflict that would shake up the story before moving on. By episode 6, however, I realized that this wasn't a temporary plot point, IT IS THE PLOT. I won't lie, that realization almost made me drop the show because i tuned in for 80’s bittersweet romance.

Yet somehow... I stayed hooked.
What kept me watching was that Every episode introduced a new twist, another betrayal, another hidden agenda, or a new side of a character I hadn't considered before. Despite spending so much time in one location, the drama rarely felt predictable and story never stops progressing. Just when I thought I understood someone's motives, the show would pull the rug out from under me. For a drama that spends most of its runtime trapped inside a dorm, it managed to create a surprising amount of tension and suspense. And the story keeps momentum and progress even while being trapped in the dorm for 11 episodes. A big round of applause 🙌🏻

Now let's talk about the characters and performances. Although young roo is shown to be a lively free spirit girl in the beginning , her character become quite weak and dull towards the end. Other female leads were more head strong and composed than her.
Since this was Jisoo's first leading role, I think she did a decent job. Was it an award-winning performance? No. But was she as terrible as some people made her out to be? Absolutely not. She brought warmth and sincerity to Young-ro, and while there were moments where her inexperience showed, she was still perfectly watchable and fit the role well enough.

Jung Hae-in, on the other hand, was phenomenal.
Lim Soo-ho completely stole the show for me. The emotional restraint, the cold exterior hiding constant inner conflict, the action scenes, the heartbreak, the quiet moments of vulnerability; Jung Hae-in delivered all of it beautifully. Even when I was frustrated with the direction of the story, I was never bored watching Soo-ho.
And the CHEMISTRY between the Soo-ho and Young too is one to remember. They were soo perfect together on screen. !

My biggest criticism remains the same: the hostage situation lasted far too long that there was barely any romantic scenes towards the 2nd half of the show. I genuinely believe Snowdrop would have been a stronger drama if it had spent more time developing the romance before throwing the characters into chaos. The chemistry between the leads was there, but the story barely gave them a chance to create meaningful memories together outside of survival mode.

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Soft, vigorous and mind-boggling ✨

Overall:
Can't believe how this drama intertwined a beautiful young romance with a lot of sensitive issues not only involving the most controversial social and political issues but also the selfish, greedy and untrustworthy nature of humans. Its no doubt worth a watch because the storyline is so well-made and almost tries to give justice to each and every character in the most realistic manner as possible. You'll see how the story slowly unravels each character's deep history and develops them to full maturity. Sometimes I even had to look up each episode or discuss it with my friends to actually understand the plot and mind-game better!

For whom?
Go ahead and watch this drama if you're looking for a drama with thrilling romance. This one is for those who love strategies and heated planning but at the same time enjoy a sweet romance filled with trust and faith.

Acting:
Okay the acting was really good that some characters make you feel so annoyed to the core XD
Now this being Jisoo's first debut drama, you need to watch it. She did complete justice to her character. And Hae-in's role was absolute masterpiece. Not to forget the guy who played Nam-tae-il! He did an amazing job in making a lot of viewer's laugh :D

As delicate as this romance is like a snowflake, you'll see how it tries to stay strong till the end enduring a lot of imposed hardships.

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