Ji Chang-wook & Son Ye-jin acting Masterclass!
Honestly, I didn’t expect to like this drama as much as I did. I’m not really a fan of erotic series, but somehow, this one worked for me.
I tried not to let the erotic scenes distract me from the actual story. I focused only on what felt necessary for the plot, and because of that, by the final episodes, I could really feel the tragedy of the story. The character development was beautifully done, and I think Ji Chang-wook and Son Ye-jin brought their characters to life in the best possible way. Nana also did a good job, although I felt that her look, especially her lips, didn’t quite fit the historical-drama setting.
. The main negative for me was the pacing, but honestly, novel-based dramas usually have a slower pace, so it didn’t bother me too much.
About the erotic scenes: around 50% of them felt unnecessary to me, especially some of the scenes in the starting episodes. I really liked some of the seductive scenes in episodes 4–6 because they actually felt meaningful and well-executed. Episode 7, though, had some of the most unnecessary scenes, in my opinion.
The drama is officially rated for adults, so if you’re comfortable with that kind of content, just know what you’re getting into before starting it.
Overall, I went in with very low expectations, but I ended up enjoying it much more than I expected. The performances, character development, tragedy, and novel adaptation are what made it work for me.
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Absolutely cinema
It’s not a drama made for K-drama lovers—it’s a drama made for movie lovers.This wasn’t an easy watch for me because of how heavy and demanding it is. The weight of the story is immense. I genuinely think that if you combined the dialogue from dozens of K-dramas, it still wouldn’t match the sheer amount of conversation packed into this series. It’s so dialogue-driven that I often found myself fully focused on reading and understanding every subtitle just to keep up with the nuances of the conversations.
"We Are All Trying Here" is the perfect title. We're all trying our best, but not everyone succeeds. Feeling jealous of someone else's success is part of human nature—it doesn't automatically mean we hate them. The drama captures that idea beautifully and with remarkable honesty.
The acting across the board is insanely good. Every performance feels authentic, and the opening OST is still stuck in my head.
A masterpiece. Not for everyone, but if you love cinema, character studies, and thoughtful storytelling, this is a must-watch.
Highly recommended.
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