Not Perfect, But a Whole Vibe
I didn’t expect much going in, but Once Upon a Small Town turned out to be a surprisingly cozy watch. The first two episodes felt a bit slow and the acting, especially from the female lead, was a little off for me at first — but by episode 3 or 4, I found myself settling into the charm of the show.
Cho Young Woo as Han Ji Yool completely carried it for me — he was effortlessly likable, and honestly, I kept watching mainly for him. The countryside setting added a lot of warmth and simplicity to the story, which made it easy to relax and enjoy without thinking too hard.
It’s short (only 12 episodes at 30 mins each), light on side plots, and doesn’t try to be anything it’s not — just a gentle, small-town romance with a touch of humor. Not groundbreaking, but definitely a feel-good drama when you’re in the mood for something soft and low-stress.
Cho Young Woo as Han Ji Yool completely carried it for me — he was effortlessly likable, and honestly, I kept watching mainly for him. The countryside setting added a lot of warmth and simplicity to the story, which made it easy to relax and enjoy without thinking too hard.
It’s short (only 12 episodes at 30 mins each), light on side plots, and doesn’t try to be anything it’s not — just a gentle, small-town romance with a touch of humor. Not groundbreaking, but definitely a feel-good drama when you’re in the mood for something soft and low-stress.
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