Didn't deliver what's expected
this is my first review on this website .
first of all excuse my english ,
about the series i expected a better script with more engagement from the Ml all we got few words from him on each episode with no impact whatsoever on the story and this goes till episode 6 or 7 i believe that we start getting some interactions.
the background story of the main lead was totaly negligated and even when we had a glance of it all was expected and seen before . the other thing i didn't like is the approach the series took to showcase relations and dating in General it was so frustrating to watch with so much repetition.i did enjoy some of the ost the drama felt cozy the characters are likable if i have to blame something on this series it's definitely the script .
thank you
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Look for youe WHOLE SELF, not your half?
If My Liberation Notes deserve something, it's a standing ovation. With Kim Jiwon's 1st project since 2022 starring along Son Seokgu Lee Mingki and Lee El, My Liberation Notes is a perfect drama for you if you're perplexed about so many things in life that approaches you.The slow scenes, words of wisdom, juxtaposition of tranquil countryside and busy citylife, how the word "MY" in the title is completely about self liberation and finding out everything that is their issue, and most importantly the male and female leads being each other's catalysts into embracing liberation, and taking small trudging steps out of their miseries, this drama speaks a lot on introverted, distraught, and exhausted people like me myself who have a hard time dealing with their life :") you all deserve a warm hug and wise words!!
And if you're feeling to hit rock bottom, normalize to blame the female lead's ex for it :")
I hope you find your liberation, as you decide to stream My Liberation Notes!💜💜💜
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THIS DRAMA FELT REAL IN EVERY WAY
A calm and deeply sincere story about people who feel stuck and tired of their daily lives. It follows three Yeom siblings and Mr. Gu as they face loneliness, frustration, and the desire to break free from their routines. A drama that focuses on emotions that feel close to real life, and that’s what drew me in.I connected the most with Mi Jeong. She’s quiet and keeps everything inside, but I could feel how much she wants to be understood. Her bond with Mr. Gu, a man with a painful past, isn’t about epic love story, I’d rather explain it as poetic, very poetic and has depth.
What I liked most is how real everything felt. There were moments were I felt seen, especially through Mi Jeong’s thoughts and Mr. Gu’s silence.
The cinematography and OST were really good. The empty roads, train rides, and fields feels like almost poetic. Maybe it’s just me but I think the weather seems to mirror the character’s emotions. Everything works perfectly, it’s just brilliant.
I liked that it’s an open ending story, I feel like hopeful and I feel like their stories are still unfolding somewhere off screen. The pacing can be slow and it might not be for everyone. But for me, that’s what made it hit deeper.
Plot 8.5/10
Acting 10/10
Cinematography 8.5/10
Writing 9.5/10
Pacing 9/10
OST/Score 9/10
Overall 9.5/10
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This is one of those kdramas that make you feel empty once youre finished because you develop such a strong connection between the characters and feel as if youre the one living their life or atleast being a part of their life. It makes you think about your life in such a philosophical way...like was it ever that deep? Lol, it made me want to be zen about everything, like everything will be alright, why am I stressing so much when everything evetually passes? Why am I so stuck on this? Everything finds its own path and that person you're looking for will come to you one day, whether you're the type to wait or not, they will come- because fated things always happen. Your fate is not overlooked, your time will come and you will enjoy things again. Its just such a beautiful kdrama with a beautiful message..please if you ever feel low or in need of a slightly dark yet pure kdrama, then this is it really! Every episode will not make you bored.
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Absolutely Wonderful.
At first I thought it would be one of those dramas that try to be overtly profound but doesn't live up to that expectation. But this was extremely relatable and very soul stirring. All of the siblings' stories were so well written and scripted that I was so engrossed in every single one, no side story was lacking. The acting was amazing for every character, you felt their pain and gripes, you begin to understand why they are the way they are, especially when looking at their family dynamic, past relationships, and current situations.One big thing I took away from this drama is that it's hard to change who you are, life is hard, but you shouldn't have to struggle alone. Also sometimes its best to accept people for who they are.
I have nothing but praise for all the actors, writers, and editors of this drama. Will watch again in the future.
If you're an introvert or socially anxious you may find the two main leads extremely relatable.
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Be Happy With Yourself
The acting of this drama was great. The sadness, and misery the actors had on their face was overwhelming. I watch every week to see if they ever had any happiness. I could not understand how they made it day by day with such misery about their life and the stage of their life they were in. They constant complaint about there life. How they stay civil to each as siblings once they got home and be with their parents. I felt bad for their mom who was over work all the time. Between working at home doing house work or out in the field. Even working at the factory with her husband making cabinets and yet she still had to do house work afterward. I kept trying to find whet happiness they could have or satisfaction and yet at the end I still could not see if they ended really happy with life and satisfied or just realize thing could not get better. Very hard psychological drama to me. I ended up being happy and satisfied with my life and how little I have but I can smile every day.Was this review helpful to you?
Changed my life perspective.
I was at my lowest point when I watched the drama. I was feeling a lot of things, lying alone on a hospital bed. I didn't know what to do with my life next, and I felt overwhelmed. But then I watched the drama, and it changed everything.The drama was about a group of people who were all struggling in their own way. Watching the drama gave me hope and comforted me in a way that made me feel seen. It showed me that my struggles were valid. It showed me that I wasn't crazy. It showed me that I wasn't alone.
I'm so grateful for the drama. It helped me to get through my darkest time. I'll never forget the impact it had on my life.
If you're feeling lost, alone, and hopeless, I encourage you to watch the drama. It might just change your life.
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Comforting and meditative
First off, I just want to say the cast is fantastic here. I believe there is no greater acting challenge than communicating with silence — the most moving beats are the ones of silence.Second, I want to applaud this drama for being a genuine slice of life. It’s not perfect, but it’s honest. It never strayed too far into melodrama, and it didn’t buy into this false hope like many other shows. The hope here in this show is genuine because it’s so ephemeral. It’s not noble, it’s prosaic and honest and desperate all at once.
And while this may just be my own cultural interpretation, I think this show gives a very honest and fair view of what common metropolitan depression feels like. In every character.
Lastly, the soundtrack is wonderful. Great show, and I recommend to those who enjoy seeing the truths of life through the eyes of others.
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the calm i needed this summer
I find myself immersed and drawn to slow-paced dramas, not ones that go nowhere of course, but ones that make you sit back and reflect on life. I enjoyed how realistic and raw the feelings portrayed in this series were. I didn't feel bittersweet or touched most of the time, in fact, I was kind of dreading the relationship timelines since I thought something was going to fall apart any moment. But this is oftentimes the reality, you are intrigued by somebody and yet you're not sure why, you seek validation yet you desire to be loved.I loved how there were multiple mains and multiple storylines, each situation was so different but so relatable. As the drama progressed I found myself adoring the characters (esp. Gu)
OST 10/10
Casting 10/10 (love how everyone portrayed the characters)
Ending was not the happy ever after that most people would expect but definitely fulfilling and calming. (overall a great closing)
Highly recommend this series :)
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The meaning of meaningless life
Huge appreciation for the writer to be able to speak for every lonely person out there, providing a little meaning for the meaningless life. It may not be a lot but it's already enough for that little happiness and understanding to happen through its literal storytelling along with its heartfelt characters. Every dialogue and choice of word fits perfectly into our harsh reality, the acting is so deep down it calms every wandering soul like a true companionship. Even though it's densely packed in 16 hours of runtime, it's able to contain almost every modern societal problems out there that you could think of, and also tackling life progression at different kinds of stages. It may be tedious and tragic, but the sad and melancholic instinct within us will always ponder questions on why we exist, why am i here, while working hard to adapt into this familiar yet uncertain world. After completing this drama feels like covering in a warm blanket and having a great listener beside us, that little comfort is exactly everything we need.Was this review helpful to you?
Great slice of life drama. Absolutely loved it
First half of the show pissed me off so much because it was like replica of my life. Struggles and nothing going as planned, the reason of living was fading away. As for the 2nd half it encouraged me to get something done for my life and never give up. Just needs a little push and off I go. The story was very slow and Im glad it was slow because it was also detailed. Slice of life dramas cannot be fast, it will not make any sense if its fast. Our life story or life events doesnt happen fast at all. The script for this show is absolutely legendary.Was this review helpful to you?
A wonderful journey
"My liberation Notes" is one of those pleasant surprises that you come across in life. This show is based on things in life that you can easily relate to. It is a journey, a long ride with ups and downs, that makes you feel that it was worth every minute of it.A 16-episode, well-written show that puts things into the perspective of introverted people; it makes you wander; it makes you feel their emotional journey.
What I really found fascinating about this show is that it didn't need that much dialogue. Instead, they deliver the context and the important pieces of the story in a raw but well-defined way through the characters' emotions.
I would definitely recommend you sit down, relax, watch, and enjoy this exquisite show while being carried out by their wonderful journey.
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