Don't Swallow It Today, Too

Every day the same

I watched this series as a 50-minute film, rather than as separate episodes. Honestly, I’m not sure what the point is in presenting it as five 12-minute episodes—maybe it helps keep the story more engaging?

To be honest, I wasn’t very invested in the plot itself, but the cute main protagonist and a few silly jokes made the viewing experience more enjoyable. I suppose this story might resonate more with a female audience, as we mainly follow the daily thoughts and emotions of a female lead. Also, I may have missed some important details due to not understanding all the Korean dialogue.

All in all, I’m glad I watched it. The English title suggests that the protagonist, O So-ho, is burdened with stress and continues on by constantly suppressing or swallowing it. The Korean title tells us that she eats tuna mayo sandwiches, which is quite symbolic. At one point, she prepared a nicer meal but didn’t get to eat it—so now she’s stuck with tuna mayo. I mean, it’s tasty, but it also reflects her inner fatigue and the routine she’s trapped in. In that sense, I did hope for some resolution for her—because no one should have to eat sandwiches every day.

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