Spirit Fingers

A very short but emotional coming of age drama

The drama being 12 episodes was wise. I do think they could have maybe made one of two more episodes to dwell more into few characters but it's way better than dragging the drama with useless plot twists and stuff.
Overall a coming of age drama about a teenager who's finding herself not only through romance but through her friendship and her newly aspirations towards art.
The casting was on point. As someone that read the webtoon way before this drama, I was shocked by how accurate the cast looked compared to the webtoon. Even the child actors were really good.
Music was okay. Average at best. Rewatch value is also very average for me.
Some parts were a bit rushed but it doesn't ruin the drama for me.
And I like that we focus on almost all characters and not just the main duo. It makes the drama less boring.
Since I cannot speak on spoilers i am ending my review here.

So on short sentences: Feel good drama that doesn't make you feel bored or dragged. And it's about coming of age more than romance.

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Art + Decent Messeage + Teen Angst That Hits… But Trips on Its Own Stylus.

✨ THE GOOD (THE MOMENTS THAT SLAP):
The concept is fresh , art club hijinks with personal drama woven in like paint on canvas.
Characters actually have personalities. Some even grow! (relatively rare lately)
There are legit heartfelt scenes that sneak up on you , you’ll feel more than you expect.
I get the damn message too althghought they milk the sh*t out of it.

🙄 THE “WHY IS THIS SLOW… THEN NOT?” PACKAGE:
Pacing is a damn rollercoaster , mellow and cute one moment, then suddenly sprinting like it forgot its midterm.
Some scenes drag like they’re drying paint .
Then it rushes emotional beats like someone yelled “WRAP IT UP, WE’RE OUT OF EPISODES!”

🤦 THE “STYLE OVER STRUCTURE” ENERGY:
Visuals are fine, but sometimes it feels like the show’s attitude is:
“Look pretty and expressive… plot? Nah, we’ll find it later.”
Drama pops in and out like it’s on break. Characters go deep… then shallow… then deep again? Cool cool.

💔 THE “I LIKED IT BUT I WANNA SCREAM” DEPARTMENT:
The emotional stuff can be good , but the follow-through is awkward as fu*k.
Some arcs feel incomplete, like they sketched it but forgot to ink it , and the damn subplots ,
yes with an 's' , it can't fulfill it's fuc*ing main plot yet investes in sub ones and neither felt complete.

🎯 FINAL VERDICT:
A quirky, artsy drama with actual charm… just don’t expect it to hold your hand while it paints.

✔ Watch if: You like creative settings, character growth, and messy feelings.
❌ Skip if: You need tight plots, polished pacing, or drama that doesn’t wander.

🖌️ Best paired with: Coffee, fuzzy socks, and the willingness to enjoy vibes over structure — like a cozy sketchbook with half the pages blank.

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From a webtoon to a kdrama !

This drama is adapted from the webtoon of the same name 'Spirit Fingers' ! I have read the webtoon before watching it ;)

I feel some parts were cut that is why the story was rushed and felt incomplete... we could not understand the story to the fullest ! Like U Dol's bullying... was it because it was too shocking ? the mom's being way too harsh on her daughter...
Also in the original story Gi Jeong had a third friend... I don't understand why they cut him out - and many more...

Overall I loved the acting the OSTs... it was so beautiful :D the story is inspiring ~ on the webtoon we had spin-oofs and we learned more about the other characters ;) it is a ver comforting drama ! I wished I had a Sprit Finger group I could go to every weekends and spend an amazing time with great friends <333

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First half was seriously the funniest drama I watched in a WHILE

Like I said in the title, the first few episodes had me laughing OUT LOUD.
Some ideas seem a bit cringe, like the characters of Spirit Fingers, but once they explain the group and members it becomes a bit cute and even heartwarming.
The main leads are total opposites but I guess that's how their dynamic works so well. He unlocks a side of her she never would've known.
The second lead couple is also really cute, and they fit the more mature vibe while still maintaining the freshness of a college couple.
The family storyline was terrible, with terrible parents and aloof brothers. The ending made no sense, like how one can go from being the strictest parents to so understanding and even encouraging... guess it can only happen in dramas.
Other than that, the main two storylines were the only parts worth watching. Side plots either got no real resolution, or just magically disappeared lol
I don't know why the broadcast got delayed so much, and while im not familiar with how it was perceived in Korea, I do expect this type of drama to be a lot more popular overseas.
Overall, a very cute and easy watch with some laugh-til-you-cry scenes making it VERY worth watching.

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Here are my thoughts from a "I read the book(manhwa) first, will the show live up to it" perspective

The webtoon is one of my all time favorites, Ive read it at least a few times start to finish, and it holds a special place in my heart. So, I was extremely cautious to watch this, but I bit the bullet and the series turned out great! My only complaints are:

The first thing is;
they did black finger dirty with the hair style, I wish they had gone all out. The character wears a wig and it STANDS OUT! The costume designers really did the bare minimum with it. As someone who has an interest in gothic lolita and other alt fashions it was a little disappointing.

The second complaint being;
the whole "delulu" bit was weird, pretty sure it was just her inner thoughts in the comic. Sure they portrayed it as a little chibi version of herself sometimes, but it was just her, dressed exactly like she normally is. And her inner voice was far more immature then she presents on the outside. It wasn't some "prettier" version of herself she needs to out grow. I really wish they left that alone or at least made it little closer to how it was in the comics.

and finally;
the relationship "drama” at the end made babyblue seem so much more selfish and passive then I think she is. They did a much better job pacing her anxieties and lack of self esteem/self doubts, in the webcomic, which gave them time to have her go through character growth in a more natural way. (I think they may have tried to accomplish this with the "delulu" bit I mentioned above, but it failed spectacularly for me.) However I'm not sure they could have done much of a better job without throwing the flow of the rest of the story off. It would have been nice if they had at least a couple more episodes.

those were the only things keeping it from being 10/10 for me. Over all, I loved it!

*Note on the reasoning for my music rating:
I have no complaints about the music, I just honestly don't even remember it (and I just finished binge watching this last night,)
I probably skipped the OST more then not. This is not necessarily a bad thing, in some cases I might even say it's good; I don't want to be distracted by the music when I'm immersed in the story. and as far as, skipping the OST, goes-- it is just standard practice for me. So, although I can't say I personally liked, or disliked, the OST for this series, I have skipped most of OST's I genuinely loved as well (however, this might just be my AuDHD doing it's thing 😅)
All this to say, it didn't seem fair to rate music, that I can't even remember, as good or bad. So I figured right in the middle could keep it neutral.

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Cool Storyline

This drama decipts a very cool and somewhat realistic side of what it feels like being a teenager. The confusion, the crushes , the clumsiness and the cuteness sums up how it feels being in high school and discovering yourself ( at least that what I felt when I was watching it).
The storyline is very cute and fun. I think all in all its very heartwarming seeing the characters grow into people they know they can be but are scared of , especially the FML , there were so many times when i was frustrated watching her and her relationship with her parents but the way she handled them is the same way any teenager would , which was nice seeing. The realistic way we deal with situations and our emotions.

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Cute Uplifting Drama

Overall:
Heartfelt youth drama about self-worth, identity, and relationships.

Themes:
Define your own value
Stay true to yourself (even when it hurts)
Beauty is subjective

Relationships:
Main couple: cute, funny, and emotional
Second couple: friends → lovers, very wholesome
Friend group: strong, supportive (loved them-- shows the ups and downs of friendship)
Mom–daughter: realistic and touching

Strengths:
Realistic relationships
Good communication
Balanced comedy + emotion

Weakness:
Wish I could know what happens to her older brother. (maybe I missed it)

Quotes:
"Don’t be afraid if you did nothing wrong."
If something feels off, trust yourself enough to look for the truth. (paraphrased)
Don’t get distracted while doing what matters. (paraphrased)
Make your decisions and stay true to yourself—even if it’s hard and painful. (paraphrased)
"Your value is something you define yourself."
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."


Takeaway:
Soft, meaningful, relationship-driven drama > typical romance tropes

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Lighthearted Easy watch

Rating: 6.7

Why does FL remind me so much of park bo young in certain angles like genuinely also gives park bo young aura?! And whats wrong with FL friend who keeps gives her weird backhanded compliments like “oh why is someone so amazing mixed in with ordinary people” LIKE GIRL HUH?! Yk while watching kdramas i never got the fascination with having to get a guy who isn’t interested in you even vise versa . Miss purple uniform clearly sees that red finger isnt interested in her..she keeps pursuing him even tries to fake befriend baby blue finger… FOR A GUY?! Oh and i agree with baby blue finger when red fingers told her “you’re different from other girls i know” BECAUSE YAH that does sound like an insult like ahhhhh (cue jenna ortega scream).


I kind of relate in some ways to how FL feels about her mom. It hits home. Anyways what are these hostile mom meeting that i see all the time in kdrama like the moms in school are hanging out with eachother but also giving shade to other moms 😵?

Bong su and song u dol cute friendship and song u dol knows how to act, the kid knows how to act he is going places.


But i dont think i am the primary target audience. I dont think this has any rewatch value for me maybe cause i am already past being an hs student but if u showed me this as a hs student i would eat up.

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