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A Second Chance Watch That... Mostly Stayed in the Friend Zone (for Me)
Ok, after dropping this show once, I decided to pick it up again and push through it. In short—it has its cute and wholesome moments, but overall, I feel like it's aimed at a much younger audience than little old me. Unfortunately, that meant I found the plot pretty weak and uninteresting. Also, sports dramas aren’t usually my thing, but I gave it a shot for the cast.
What I enjoyed:
The wholesome vibe: That cool feeling when you're surrounded by good friends and generally good-hearted people was definitely there. The atmosphere was heartwarming and gave off the comfort watch feels.
The leads: Both main characters are incredibly likeable and genuinely kind people. Their relationship was sweet and pleasant to follow (not touching that painfully cliché break-up part though… let’s just pretend it didn’t happen).
The OST : A+ on the soundtrack. I actually really enjoyed most of the tracks and they matched the tone of the show perfectly.
What didn’t work for me:
Hot take incoming—but I didn’t see any romantic chemistry between the leads. They gave me best friends vibes, not lovers, and I kept waiting for a spark that never came. That’s just my personal take though!
Esther – Look, I love her. But I really wish she’d step out of this typecast bubble she’s stuck in. This is like the 5th drama where she’s playing the exact same character. I know she’s capable of more range, and I’d love to see her explore different roles. Also, most of her outfits in this drama felt more like they were designed for a 12-year-old... which made certain scenes tough to sit through. I think we’ve all seen enough of that overly cutesy act by now.
Final thoughts:
If you’re looking for a light, comfort watch with inspirational undertones, an easy-breezy plot, and a cozy romance (if you feel it), then this might just be the drama for you. But if you're expecting something with depth, or a fiery romance arc... maybe look elsewhere.
What I enjoyed:
The wholesome vibe: That cool feeling when you're surrounded by good friends and generally good-hearted people was definitely there. The atmosphere was heartwarming and gave off the comfort watch feels.
The leads: Both main characters are incredibly likeable and genuinely kind people. Their relationship was sweet and pleasant to follow (not touching that painfully cliché break-up part though… let’s just pretend it didn’t happen).
The OST : A+ on the soundtrack. I actually really enjoyed most of the tracks and they matched the tone of the show perfectly.
What didn’t work for me:
Hot take incoming—but I didn’t see any romantic chemistry between the leads. They gave me best friends vibes, not lovers, and I kept waiting for a spark that never came. That’s just my personal take though!
Esther – Look, I love her. But I really wish she’d step out of this typecast bubble she’s stuck in. This is like the 5th drama where she’s playing the exact same character. I know she’s capable of more range, and I’d love to see her explore different roles. Also, most of her outfits in this drama felt more like they were designed for a 12-year-old... which made certain scenes tough to sit through. I think we’ve all seen enough of that overly cutesy act by now.
Final thoughts:
If you’re looking for a light, comfort watch with inspirational undertones, an easy-breezy plot, and a cozy romance (if you feel it), then this might just be the drama for you. But if you're expecting something with depth, or a fiery romance arc... maybe look elsewhere.
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