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Why did I even doubt!?
At first I wasn't interested in this drama, I thought the plot was boring and cliché but I am obsessed with Park Boyoung so I gave it a chance.This series is so beautifully written Park Boyoung is stellar in this double role both twins have very distinct personalities and are totally different from each other, the younger actress is also wonderful I am loving her performance.
I cried like an idiot in the first episode got so invested in the story by the second I am so excited to see the rest.
An update, while watching episode 5 I am getting annoyed with the switch, it's son unfair that Hosu still doesn't know and I hate how Miji is playing with his feelings, he's cool and he actually called it she should've told him already and I am sure 100% that he would be more helpful if he knew the twins were switched. I truly hope that he either figures it out when he sees Mirae as Miji or the flat out tell him already. For this reason I am deducting a point, Miscommunication is one of my biggest pet peeves and I'm getting frustrated here.
Back after finishing episode 6. The anger I felt at the beginning of episode 5 has completely disappeared and turned into the dumbest smile, I'm so pleased we finally got here but I hated having to go through such frustration and uneasiness so I'm keeping the rating at a 9. I love this show so so so much!!!!
The ending was so nice! I loved it, the twins are great Hosu is a bit annoying but I still loved him and the Moms are perfect!!.This was a joy to watch, yes, there are some not so good parts, but it is still worth the watch.
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love is about staing togheter. SeOUL Healing!
Great writing, directing, acting. I recommend the drama to all that need healing and love. Healing is the highlight of this masterpiece.I loved how this story has ended. At the beginning is was so annoying the misunderstandings, lack of communication. Sometimes I don't understand this in Korean society, the victim and compromise your life pattern. But as the series evolve I so so much healing, openness in the family. I cried a lot, I healed myself too trough this story, and I realize how much work I did to in the last years to heal my childhood, my relationship with my family. I loved the last 3 episodes, including Rosa story that has a big part in healing narrative. The story is profound, meaningful,
I appreciate the double role of Park Bo Young. She did a great job. I think it was so hard to get in the both roles, to feel everything. To feel, and to stay with what is it inside without dissociate yourself, in nowadays, is so courage's, precious and you begin to empower yourself if you allow the feelings and become aware of suppuration, pain, numbness, mental blockages... I cried a lot but I find this series so precious for my heat.
I love also Park Jin Young character. he is so sweet, kind, innocent but he find his strength and remain loyal to his values. The way he acts, his eyes says so much, there something special about it. Honestly, loved their chemistry as well. I wanted tyo see more episodes with their happy life, getting life together.
And I loved to see Kim Sun Young, in a new character. I like her so much. Yeom Bun Hong, Ho Su's mother was one of my favorite character too. She had so much compassion, passion and her love for Hosu was so much beautiful
"Love is not about winning or losing.
Love is about remaining on the same team until the very end even if you lose.
Love is about staying together even if you lose a hundred or a thousand times. "
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seoul written in the heart ✨
finished 10/10 🌟second kdrama after WLGYT that I give a full rating to 👏
What a journey I had with this story, I didn't think I'd like it so much 😭💗
A beautiful story about two sisters and their journey of discovery and healing... without a doubt one of the best of 2025
Park Bo Young is an established actress... her choice of projects lately has been incredible.
She always touches on plots about mental health and embracing second chances simply the best 👏
I loved everything from the scenery to the sound.
Each subplot was well-cared for, nothing was left unresolved, and it showed clear realism towards the characters ✨
A comfortable ending full of nuances and facets, although I'm not a fan of open endings, the way they portrayed it has been one of the best I've seen.
Thank you, our unwritten Seoul, for being the comfort that was with me all this time. You will have a special place in my heart 👏
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“Love that is little pressed makes a person Human”
Hello everyone!Just finished this beautiful and immensely refined piece. I really enjoyed FL and all the other actors. Drama in my opinion of written very well, I like the writer a lot! I didn’t really see places to hate it. It was amazing.
When I watch drmamas I tend to get lost in hidden details, easter eggs, poetry, literature and all connections related to actors
(Clothes, eyes, surroundings, rooms etc’..) This drama at a glance seems mundane but when I rewind scenes I see the depth. OWS is executed really well, the cinematography was done sagaciously. The point enjoyed throughout,
> Contrast of Mi rae and Miji
From their character to their rooms. From their ways to endure to their ways to fall. Everything was sheerly different. It made me think that being twins would come with benefits. But writer tried to create a narrative of antithesis, which u enjoyed.
> Introdcution of Ho Su and Se-Jin
They are dual too. Addition of HS suggests monochrome to the polychrome of MJ, whereas contrary in latter case. They didn’t had concrete connections with each other. But were well connected. I really liked SJ tainting MR’s monotonous life, he made her upcoming chapters a serenade.
> Ro-sa and Sangwol
When I was watching, I got perplexed a lot! But found out eventually. Poetry was flawlessly upstaged by the writer in this case. “Life and poetry are the same”, said RS. Their backstory was also robust and barbarous but RS’s faint hope to SW made her live for long and long. That wasn’t hope, but a resolve to her inner struggle. The light of finding people who have will to understand this lonely one, was proved by time.
> Mothers
All three mothers, were showing different perceptions of a mother. One cared a lot, one showed didn’t though had, latter didn’t cared till later. How beautiful! I enjoyed watching mother front of the drama. Resent, remorse all bore from love and care. Hate isn’t due to despise though love.
There are more things to adddd, but since it’s my first review I’ll keeep stuff short! I’ll grow eventually. Acting well furnished, well written and executed. OSTs were worth listening, though only 10CM fall upon my soul. I could definitely re watch it! And I would suggest to watch this drama with a kind, open and sincere heart. Only then you will see each petal of the flower. Roses have tenth’s of peels, but only few embrace each, shower your love! The drama is well! Don’t be swayed.
“Promise of tomorrow isn’t born from hope, though resolve.” - ho Su.
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I avoided this because the poster made me think it was GL and I wasn't in the mood for it.
I didn't even recognize that it was Park Bo Young on the poster! I can't believe I almost missed this one. Because Park Bo Young happens to be one of favs.Out of all her recent works, including Melo Movie and Daily Dose of Sunshine, I like this one better. The story was engaging, the characters interesting and multi-dimensional, and the drama was immersive. I rarely felt the need to skip any scenes.
This is what I like about some of these quality kdramas, everything is just right.
I did enjoy enjoy the story, the only reason I am not rating this 10 is that I felt that something was a bit missing, I can't place my finger on it, it could be the misunderstanding between the leads that wasn't very convincing, but then I think about the Mi Ji's turmoil and reject that notion.
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So many unsatisfying conclusions
Honestly, the show is alright, minute to minute its fine, but so many things just conclude in unsatisfying ways.If it wasnt for Park Bo Young and the twins mom actress i would probably drop it around 6th episode.
The portrayal of the twins by Park Bo Young is well done, but the way their relationship is handled just felt off. Are they supposed to be super close to the point where they are able and willing to swap or are they not because if they are so much of the flashback stuff should not have happened.
And the flashbacks oh the flashbacks. They bring up some threads but then in current time it just gets waved away as misunderstandings. Miji basically ruined her life because of misunderstanding and not talking to her sister or anyone else. Her friend abandoned her when she was struggling but that was also misunderstanding i guess? Cause why would be need to deal with any of this, right? It feels like the writers started stuff in the past that they didnt know how to handle in the present without any conflict, so it just comes out that it was misunderstanding and now its all fine. SURE.
Then there was the sideplot of the restaurant owner, which was kinda pointless for the story.
The grandma dying felt like a padding for final episode. Emotionally honestly, it was like it wasnt even there,
Both sisters carreer choices at the end felt unearned and like they were just picked out of a hat, i guess Mirae working farm was just easy cause she already worked there, but it didnt feel right for her either and Miji going to college and doing psychology came out of nowhere, like how? How did the writers came to that?
I just finished watching it so its 6 now, but i feel like the score in my head might go down if i look back on it in a week.
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Beautiful story and amazing acting results in a drama that packs a huge emotional punch.
This is a beautifully written drama with such emotional depth. I wish I had even a fraction of the story teller's talent to express how much I loved this drama and all the little warm nuggets of life stories in it. It is serious and heavy, yes. It has some missteps, yes and more importantly some character decisions will frustrate you unless you truly understand the havoc depression plays on the human mind.The representation of depression in the drama can be very real in the physical sense for some people and in some cases it might be a metaphorical representation of what happens on your brain. That door opening.. it feels like your mind finally opening up to some joy and some feeling.
So this is not an easy going drama and it is not a romance or rom com. It is therapy wrapped in a story with some amazing lines.
Park Bo Young's acting alone warrants a watch. It is unbelievable sometimes that the two characters are played by the same person. The actors who played the mothers are also amazing. The male leads were good but you will be spellbound by the women here.
"Life isn't a story book with an ending. it is a notebook that you have to fill in".
Go watch it. Give it a shot. Bawl your eyes out.
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By ep 8, the emotional tension is real. Past wounds resurface, choices start to clash, and you feel that something unspoken is always hanging between them. It's not fast-paced at all, but if you vibe with slow-burn, emotionally rich stories, this one hits. The loneliness, the timing, the what-ifs—it all feels raw and real. A little slow at times, but beautifully layered.
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"The Unwritten Pages of Seoul: A Series That Touches the Soul"
I'm completely hooked on *Our Unwritten Seoul*, and even though the series isn't finished yet, I’m giving it a 10/10 without hesitation. It’s truly a masterpiece. The story is deep, touching, and incredibly realistic. We follow young adults trying to achieve their dreams while juggling social, familial pressures, and the loneliness of city life. It’s beautifully written, and the characters are so authentic that you get attached to them from the very first episode.****The performances of the actors are outstanding. The chemistry between the two main characters feels so natural, making each interaction even more emotional. You truly feel everything they go through – their doubts, fears, joys, and victories.**
**And the OST... A real masterpiece! Sion's track, especially the intro, is absolutely mesmerizing. The music perfectly complements the scenes and adds another layer of emotion. You get completely immersed in every note; it’s an auditory delight.**
**Visually, the series is a feast for the eyes. Seoul is filmed in a way that makes it feel poetic and almost magical. The city itself becomes a character, with its bustling streets but also its quiet, peaceful moments. It’s beautiful and immersive.**
**The pacing of the series is also pretty solid, though some episodes take a bit more time to develop the characters and their stories. It can feel slow at times, but that’s what allows you to truly connect with the characters. Nothing is rushed, and every moment feels deliberate.**
**The themes explored are also quite strong, such as the search for self-identity, the pressure to succeed, and the complex connections we form in modern society. It’s a drama that makes you reflect on the expectations you have for yourself and for others.**
**As for the secondary plots, some are well-developed and bring in interesting twists. I feel they add depth to the story without ever taking away from the main narrative.**
**All in all, even though the series isn't over yet, I’m already fully invested and curious to see how everything will unfold. There are still plenty of open threads, and I can’t wait to see how it all resolves.**
**My rating: 10/10. A must-watch! If you love deep, emotional, and beautifully crafted dramas, *Our Unwritten Seoul* is definitely worth watching.**
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Such a really really beautiful and heartwarming drama ❤️
EVERYTHING about this drama is perfect and truly original. I love the cast so so much; the characters are so endearing.🤍 The storyline is amazing.I had forgotten what a great actress Park Bo-young was. Her portrayal of the twin sister was remarkable. She also managed to create incredible chemistry with ML Park Jin Young (he’s such a good actor too) just by looking at him with sad eyes, and his gaze in return was overwhelmingly warm, without words. This is what I call unspoken love, which speaks volumes.
This is a touching and very well-written drama, very well performed by all the actors. I also really loved the dynamics between the families and friends, they all had a character development. I was particularly touched by the old lady in the restaurant, who often made me cry.
I really liked the pacing of Our Unwritten In Seoul. They didn’t rush the ending. This is probably one of the dramas that I personally think has a great ending.
For me, this is the best drama I’ve seen this year.
Such a really really beautiful and heartwarming drama, full of life lessons. ❤️🩹 I’m going to miss spending my Sunday nights catching up on the weekly episodes. 😭🤍
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"Yesterday is over, tomorrow is far away, and today is still unknown"
Our Unwritten Seoul it's a breath of fresh air, with unexpected twists and turns, that warms the heart, allowing you to feel represented in various situations of life itself ❤I've personally been through several of the situations depicted, such as depression and workplace harassment, among others, and somehow this k-drama makes you see that you can have that strength within you to move forward.
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The definition of perfection
From minute 1 episode 1, to the last minute of the last episode, this was perfect. Not a single loophole, not a single extra detail, not a single regret of "man i wish this happened". I was not bored for one second.It's a story about an identical twin that swtich places since they were kids to help each other, and they do that one last time as adults. One good at studies but very quiet and good at enduring, while the other is more athletic, outgoing and bright.
Park Bo Young proves to be one of the best actresses of her generation. You can tell the twins from one blick. An identical twin that even their mother fail to recognize, you, as an audience, are able to recognize them from one look. She created two totally different personas, different narratives, different demeanors with one face.
I really enjoyed this show overall. The story is beautiful, all the characters involved are beautiful, all of them had depth and meaning.
PS: when you hear 10 cm OST, just know the drama is about to be good as hell.
10/10.
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