Our Unwritten Seoul

미지의 서울 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
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HassanKhan
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 29, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 9.5
great drama little bit sad little bit happy
i think that the casting director did his job with pure heart
all actors did justice to their roles
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Ongoing 8/12
CK Addict
3 people found this review helpful
Jun 19, 2025
8 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Mental Health Alert


It's a story about a pair of identical twins who traded places, when one of them got suicidal. When you think things finally settled, there would be a new major revelation thrown in.

I didn't expect this to be such a tear jerker. So have a box of tissue ready.

I enjoyed When Life Give You Tangerine, but I enjoy this more. Maybe because WLGYT focuses only one IU's character, while in here there are three (the twins and Ho-Su).

Yeah sure not everything makes sense (like how can Mi Ji who's portrayed as not too bright, can work in strategic planning), but I supposed it's possible when you work really hard. Mi Rae was bullied at work so she doesn't have much to do at work, so Mi Ji was supposed to just sit there and do nothing, until Mi Rae gets back on track with her mental health.

Park Bo Young and Jin Young are amazing. Bravo, you two!

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Dropped 3/12
XingBack
3 people found this review helpful
Jul 3, 2025
3 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 2.5
Story 2.5
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
Ok yeah I can’t take that…. She’s running at full speed and yet she slowmo sees *spoilers*

This has my three most hated plots, shadow sister, ie not talking to your own twin, fighting over a boy when there wasn’t a fight, and the most blank white paper mls, give me a red flag any day over these two
It’s also a story as old as time “does he really know, or is he just dumb” their past for sure shows he’s dumb

So she’s running like Speedy Gonzales, and yet happens to catch her sister hugging ml at the exact time hidden in the pathway of the bleachers, yet not that hidden?

And he “always” like miji but always kind to mirae who was struggling, yet her own sister never noticed the struggles and hated her sis out of jealousy?
I hate bros or sisters fighting over one person, but misunderstanding and one sidedly hating? That’s sooooo cheesy

For example, my book I was reading, they’re 15/16, and mls adopted bro was nice to the fl and honestly I thought he was the one, but the silent bro turned out to like her. And he was like sulking that he’d have to like her as his bros girl, but he liked her as a girl
I don’t remember how it happened but the “cool bro” was super cool with them liking each other and supported them


So it doesn’t make sense, for ml to only be there for mirae as a friend, and miji to just be jealous when ml never told her he liked either
And to not talk with your sis is just crazy, even without a sis, me and my mom are like sisters

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Lina
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 30, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Life isn’t always easy, but It’s worth living

This is one of those rare dramas that doesn’t just entertain—it heals. It sneaks into your heart little by little until suddenly, you're crying, laughing, and hugging a pillow at 3 a.m., wondering how a show understood your soul so well. From beginning to end, it felt like a quiet, emotional journey that reminds us that life doesn’t always turn out how we imagine… but even when it gets messy, even when everything falls apart, there’s still hope. We just have to keep moving forward, and little by little, we’ll find our Seoul. ♥

One of the things I appreciated most was how deeply I connected with the characters. They were beautifully flawed and human. I saw pieces of myself in their fears, their mistakes, and their small victories. Watching them grow and find strength in unexpected places made me feel seen in ways I didn’t expect. The story never rushed their development—it let them breathe, let them stumble, and then let them rise.

The romance was beautiful. It wasn’t just about butterflies and smiles—it was about love that chooses to stay, even when things get hard. A love that listens, forgives, and grows. It made my heart ache and swell at the same time. This kind of slow, sincere, and unwavering love is the kind of relationship we all deserve to see more of in stories. (I need a Hosu in my life, too!)

Park Bo Young was absolutely brilliant. The way she portrayed two different characters—both with depth, clarity, and subtle emotion—was honestly masterful. You could feel every internal struggle, every flicker of joy, and it never felt overdone. She made it look effortless. And Park Jin Young... my goodness. This man is not just a visual king but also a powerhouse actor. ♡ He gave such a sincere, heartfelt performance that you could see every ounce of pain, hope, and love in his eyes. I truly believe he deserves all the awards—his talent shines with such quiet strength that it's impossible not to be moved.

In the end, this drama wasn't just a favorite—it became a comfort. It reminded me of the resilience of the human heart, the healing power of love and friendship, and the beauty of choosing to live, even when it hurts. It’s a story I’ll carry with me for a long, long time. (´。• ᵕ •。`) ♡

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Angelu
0 people found this review helpful
Jul 13, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

For the adults who feels lost in life

I believe that adults who still haven’t figured out what they want in life will deeply relate to this drama. It’s about navigating life while facing hardships. It’s about trying to be perfect because of others' expectations. It’s about finding your purpose after your dreams have fallen apart.

This drama is incredibly healing, especially if you’re someone going through the same situation.

This drama taught me that it’s okay to still feel lost in your 30s. It’s okay if you’re still trying to find your purpose. It’s okay to try new things, even if it feels like time is running out—because it’s not. You’re just being pressured by society.

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Ongoing 3/12
Jasky
9 people found this review helpful
Jun 1, 2025
3 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
Unwritten Seoul even by the name I was so hooked. Genuinely loved the acting, cast, story and the soft cinematography of the show. Just watched 2 episodes and they're a really a good start .This drama is so easy - not rushed, not slow no overacting but also setting a strong emotional character development. Park Boyoung outpassed my expectations. Also Park JinYoung is such a great actor. Everyone in tha drama
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Ongoing 4/12
234kdrama
6 people found this review helpful
Jun 6, 2025
4 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 1
Overall 9.0
Story 10
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
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They chose the perfect actor for the twins

Park bo-young for me at least is known as one of the best actors on playing hard topics on tv such as depression, mental illness, and such

The 4th episode could have broke me if not for me watching so much kdramas, park bo young portraid miji's depression over the loss of (in her words, at leadt to my understanding) only good thing that she does in the eyes of her mom, running, her crying scene was very strong

The way park bo young portrays the twins differently on how they hide there's pain with miji being overly happy, and mirea accepting being the black sheep of the office just to be able to help her family take care of her grandma, how with them switching life were able to learn what they realy think of themself by being able to say it as the other person, or being suprised when people say good thing about them.

Miji blaming herself for her grandma being bedridden and having a panic attack over seeing ro-sa on the floor reminding her of the incident of her grandma was strong, and on point.

Overall if you enjoy Korean dramas with hard topics that are not for the one with weak hearts, this is worth a watch, its story is great so far, the actors are on point, and the cinemagraphy is amazing.

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abbibibi
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Jul 12, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 2.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

Refreshing

This drama does a remarkable job of portraying mental health struggles and invisible illness with sensitivity and depth. Many K-dramas I’ve seen that touch on these themes tend to lean on disrespectful stereotypes or over-dramatise the issues, but this one feels authentic and respectful. As someone who also lives with mental health challenges and an invisible illness (albeit different from those depicted here), I found myself relating deeply to many of the characters. Their emotions and experiences felt real, and it was comforting to watch.

I already knew Park Bo-young was a talented actress, but this might just be her best performance yet. Her portrayal of the twins was so convincing that they felt like two entirely different people. It’s not uncommon for actors to play multiple roles in the same show, but in my experience, it often feels forced or distracting. Here, though, she was so seamless and natural that it hardly even registered. I’m also usually wary when idols-turned-actors are cast in dramas, as their performances sometimes feel distracting, especially when you’re already a fan. But Jinyoung was such a pleasant surprise. Even as a GOT7 fan, I completely forgot I was watching Jinyoung from GOT7 and fell straight into his character.

Another standout aspect of this drama is how well it handled the side characters and their stories. Too often, secondary plots feel like filler or distractions, but here, every character and subplot was engaging and meaningful. I never felt the urge to skip ahead, and everything contributed to the overall emotional impact of the story.

All in all, this was a deeply moving drama. Sad and heartbreaking at times, yet warm and comforting too. It’s a rare gem that balances heavy themes with humanity and hope, and it left a lasting impression on me.

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jinniemoon_i
0 people found this review helpful
Jul 12, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

A beautiful drama to watch that I recommend 100%

I loved watching this drama for these few weeks. This is definitively one of my favorite dramas of all time.

I do not do a lot of reviews but i liked it so much that I have to.
{sorry for my english if there are mistakes}

I loved this drama, the storyline as well as the acting by all the actors are perfect. We have a deep drama with meaningful subjects: harassment, deafness or depression. I found that the drama had the capacity to discuss these subjects deeply, and I found it more interesting than it already was. More than that, the drama is very well filmed with very beautiful landscapes. I can add that the acting of Park Bo Young is amazing as she acted too differently personalities in the same drama. In addition, she's acting mi-ji as mi-rae and vice versa, which is more difficult to do.

I loved also the romance between mi-ji / han-su and mi-rae / se-jin, they are so cute. I loved too the secondary characters as the mother, the grandmother, etc...

Finally, the drama has challenging subjects, but it's captivating to watch. It's a comfort drama that I recommend 100%.

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Ongoing 12/12
JanetKennedy
1 people found this review helpful
Jun 22, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 4
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 7.5

Series 1 Or No?

This began as a great drama. I started to feel uneasy on the last 2 episodes. The ending sucked, but made way for another round of episodes. I knew by how slowly the last episode was playing out that something bad would happen. Too many untied knots were not loosened up. IMO they should have made a complete series. I will hesitate to get so invested to be let down again. No one communicates fully, 30 yo virgins are unheard of with awful communication skills, unsolved relationships and workforce problems that are walked away from and such a let down at the end. I'm pretty upset and feel robbed. Oh well, I'm sure not everyone will fill this way, but I do.

Oops just learned there are 2 more episodes. Still cowardly to just walk away when he went deaf when she accepts him already flaws and all pretty lame

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Ongoing 2/12
prospy
7 people found this review helpful
May 28, 2025
2 of 12 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Best drama I have seen this year with perfect acting and storyline parkboyoung never disappoint more project for her casting and every other thing is perfect the writer deserve to be praised for this work. And parkboyoung too deserve more better roles than always poor life acting
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Disarmonia kills Tao
7 people found this review helpful
Jul 21, 2025
12 of 12 episodes seen
Completed 7
Overall 9.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 6.0

La parola come cura: l’eleganza profonda di Our Unwritten Seoul

regia: 8 sceneggiatura: 8,5 dialoghi:9 scenografia: 8,5
Racconto di formazione intimo e complesso, molto ben sceneggiato, di due famiglie con il focus su due gemelle: Mi-rae e mMi-ji, omozigoti d'aspetto ma opposte come personalità, laddove una è introversa, rigida e schiva, l'altra è solare, vivace e aperta.
Il drama, disponibile su piattaforma netflix, è composto da 12 episodi da 80 minuti, ciascuno per un totale di 16 ore complessive totali. Un formato che personalmente non ho apprezzato perché troppo lungo e avevo dei fisiologici crolli di attenzione.
Non è un drama da binge watching perché va gustato, capito, compreso ed elaborato, in quanto per i primi 9-10 episodi è prevalentemente un drammatico, con continui drammi e patemi, alcuni eventi traumatici presenti e passati non danno respiro. Poi iniziano a chiarirsi dei malintesi, perché fondamentalmente l'opera poggia all'80% su malintesi e omissioni, in perfetto stile coreano (questo aspetto è stato meno apprezzabile), iniziano a riprendersi del rapporti interrotti e quelli che non si erano interrotti riprendono in modo più disteso, sfociando nella risoluzione dei conflitti interiori e relazionali, nel ricongiungimento con i familiari e in nuovi progetti di vita. Resilienza è la parole d'ordine, saper reagire alle difficoltà che la vita ti pone davanti e godere della vita così come è, con i suoi piccoli alti e bassi.
É un percorso di formazione e "autocura" grazie al valore inestimabile delle relazioni.
I temi affrontati sono innumerevoli: dinamiche familiari, sentimentali, gestione del trauma, traumi generazionali, gestione della maternità, scambio di identità, disabilità e malattia, demenza e gestione dell'anziano, hikikomori e disturbi di ansia, mobbing, famiglia ed aspettative sociali, legalità, etica delle professioni legali, identità, furto d'identità, senso di colpa e responsabilità, autodeterminazione e realizzazione personale e professionale.

Psicologia dei personaggi principali:
Mi‑ji, ex promessa dell’atletica, rifugge nel ritiro sociale cronico prolungato (hikikomori) dopo un infortunio che ha interrotto i suoi sogni. La sua chiusura emotiva e sociale è legata anche alla malattia della nonna di cui si ritiene responsabile, la serie mostra come un trauma personale possa imprigionare l’interazione con il mondo esterno. La sua identità è legata alla perfomance ("Solo se sono brava in qualcosa verrò vista e considerata").
Mi‑rae, perfezionista e con bassa autostima, è vittima di mobbing sul lavoro. La sua depressione emerge in modo crudo, culminando in pensieri suicidi e di isolamento emotivi, il tutto raccontato con un realismo quasi clinico.
Ho-su: orfano dei genitori e compagno di scuola delle due ragazze, disabile a seguito di un incidente, reca con sé profondi vissuti di inadeguatezza e senso di colpa per la morte del padre e nei riguardi della madre adottiva.
La madre delle gemelle: vittima di un malinteso infantile si sente indesiderata e oggetto di risentimento materno, vive la maternità in modo conflittuale, ambivalente, contrassegnata da un profondo sentimento di inadeguatezza che viene trasmesso alle figlie.
La madre di Ho-su: una donna gentile, comprensiva, matura, con grande lungimiranza e senso di autosacrificio, vive la maternità con tatto e discrezione, facendo emergere quasi il timore di imporsi e la voragine interiore relativa al mancato senso di accettazione e riconoscimento del suo ruolo di madre.

Processi:
L’idea dello scambio delle vite è nata come gesto di cura familiare ma diventa un laboratorio psicologico esperienziale attraverso il quale ogni sorella affronta l’altro universo emotivo e sociale per comprendere e guarire se stessa attraverso il confronto con il proprio mondo interiore.
Questo scambio da principio è una fuga poi diventa un percorso mutualmente terapeutico. Si mette in gioco identità e relazioni traumatiche per aprire spazi nuovi che rendono possibili riflessioni empatiche e nuovi percorsi di pensiero.

Trauma intergenerazionale
Il lutto della nonna (Wol-sun), l’identità nascosta di Ro‑sa (Sang‑wol) e l’emarginazione di Ho‑su danno corpo alla trama: ogni personaggio porta ferite personali che consolidano il messaggio di guarigione collettiva e memoria condivisa .

Resilienza come pratica esistenziale
Ho‑su, avvocato con deficit sensoriale di tipo uditivo, irradia empatia: impara la LIS, difende le vittime, perde occasioni ma trova poi un senso. La sua storia contrappone il successo sterile all'umanità autentica.

Evoluzioni psicologiche e contenutistiche di tutti i personaggi.

ASPETTI TECNICI
La cinematografia è uno degli elementi più elogiati della serie e gioca un ruolo chiave nella costruzione del tono emotivo, nella caratterizzazione dei personaggi e nella rappresentazione tematica del doppio, dell’identità e della città come spazio vivo e mutevole, l'approccio naturalistico e controllato usa con cura la luce per differenziare le due gemelle protagoniste e i loro ambienti.Il Direttore della fotografia è Jung Ji-hyun ("My Mister" e "When the Camellia Blooms") .
Il contrasto tra Yoo Mi-ji (impulsiva, libera, provinciale) e Yoo Mi-rae (disciplinata, urbana, controllata) si esprime visivamente con il color grading :
Mi-ji viene proposta con toni caldi, seppia, arancioni e l'utilizzo di una luce morbida; riprese ambientate nella campagna o in zone residenziali poco urbanizzate.
Mi-rae proposta con toni freddi, grigi-blu, luce dura e tagliente; il contesto è quello degli ambienti urbani, uffici, e una Seoul presentata attraverso i suoi edifici di vetro e cemento.
L’uso della differenziazione cromatica narrativa aiuta lo spettatore a orientarsi emotivamente nei frequenti scambi identitari.
Grande attenzione alla simmetria e agli specchi: molte inquadrature centrali con Mi-ji o Mi-rae posizionate frontalmente o riflesse in vetri, porte, specchi da bagno indicano la specularità dell'identità.
Inquadrature spesso statiche o lente, a volte quasi pittoriche grazie all'utilizzo sapiente dei filtri.
Uso intelligente dello spazio “vuoto” nella scena per evocare isolamento, silenzio, introspezione.
Utilizzo di camere fisse : rarissimo uso di camera a mano, riservata solo a momenti di instabilità emotiva o eventi traumatici.
Alcune scene nella città di notte sono girate con long take (piani sequenza) in slow motion con luci al neon, reminiscenze di Wong Kar-wai e Hou Hsiao-hsien.
Le tecniche di ripresa danno vita agli spazi: Seoul viene presentata come organismo vivente, ripresa dal basso, dall’interno, attraverso finestre, mai come skyline- cartolina, ma come spazio intimo, vissuto, stratificato.
Vengono preferiti luoghi secondari, mercati, corridoi di metropolitana, cortili nascosti, piccoli caffè sono privilegiati rispetto a monumenti o spazi più affollati e moderni.
L’architettura stessa partecipa al racconto: elementi verticali per Mi-rae (rigidità, ambizione), orizzontali e aperti per Mi-ji (libertà, spontaneità).
La campagna diventa memoria e respiro attraverso l'utilizzo di spazi rurali ampi, con riprese in campo lungo e profondità di campo estesa per dare respiro e tempo alla narrazione. L' utilizzo della luce naturale crea l’effetto di quiete, malinconia, e senso di sospensione. La luce naturale (daylight) viene contrapposta all'illuminazione artificiale controllata per le scene notturne.
Le luci sono fredde negli interni cittadini, per creare un senso di distacco e di lontananza.
I tramonti, luce soffusa e retroilluminazione nei momenti di riconnessione tra le sorelle come metafora della verità che “illumina” le zone d’ombra.

La fotografia lavora in simbiosi con il paesaggio sonoro: lenti movimenti di camera accompagnati da suoni ambientali realistici e da una colonna sonora minimal (aspetto che personalmente non ho apprezzato moltissimo).
Le immagini si prendono il tempo del silenzio, e molte sequenze sono costruite per “respirare”,senza dialoghi ma con la tensione tra luce e ombra, suono e vuoto. Un esempio è nell'episodio 5: campo lungo sulle colline di Duson-ri, con Mi-ji/Mi-rae che cammina sola, la camera è fissa, la luce dorata dona un senso di espansione emotiva.
Nell'episodio 10: la ripresa notturna di Seoul da una terrazza con piano sequenza di 45 secondi dà un senso di vertigine e disorientamento interno. È una fotografia costruita per guardare oltre l’ovvio.

La cinematografia di Our Unwritten Seoul è raffinata, contemplativa e profondamente coerente con la struttura narrativa del doppio. Ogni scelta visiva lavora per rendere tangibile l’identità divisa delle protagoniste, evocare la memoria e il trauma attraverso gli spazi, raccontare Seoul come personaggio (non come sfondo).

Cosa la allontana dal 10:
- colonna sonora troppo mininal;
- interpretazioni ottime da parte di tutti ma un paio di personaggi secondari (le due madri e l'avvocato senior disabile) a mio avviso hanno reso meglio della protagonista, che pure è stata brava, magistralmente diretta (ma non eccezionale);
- eccessivamente lento nei primi 8 episodi , comprendo che sia per illustrare dettagliatamente, il percorso interiore dei personaggi e dare al lavoro una connotazione profondamente intima,
- il tono drammatico è stato pervasivo, non contrapposto ai momenti lieti, di respiro, questo per i primi 10 episodi.
- ultimo episodio con struttura tonale totalmente opposta mi hanno creato un senso di estraneità, come qualcosa di slegato ma che mi è piaciuto.

In conclusione consiglio l'opera perché è un racconto intimo, profondo, esistenziale, che parla di cura in modo delicato, introspettivo, con dei dialoghi di una profondità rara, che aiutano a riflettere sulla famiglia, sul senso della vita, sul peso del "non detto", sulla profondità dei rapporti umani, sulle conseguenze del trauma.Our Unwritten Seoul è un viaggio narrativo in cui l’identità, il trauma e la guarigione emotiva si intrecciano.
Attraverso lo scambio delle vite da parte delle gemelle, il melodramma si trasforma in una riflessione terapeutica sull’empatia, la resilienza, il confronto con le aspettative familiari, sociali e il valore delle scelte personali, autentiche e rispondenti ai valori significativi di vita.

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