Few good men
I initially really liked the first two episodes of *One Spring Night* and the initial spark of chemistry between the leads. However, as the story progressed, the female lead’s character started to become incredibly aggravating. This was especially evident when Ji-ho explicitly stated that he could not be just friends with her, yet she continued to show up around him. Her behavior became more frustrating, making the middle episodes up to episode 10 particularly difficult to get through. Difficult as in it is never boring and it makes one feel a lof of emotions but not in a good way. She somewhat redeemed herself in the final episodes, but I still did not like her. She was mean, selfish, and I disliked the way she treated the male lead. Her character is interesting in the sense that she feels like the antithesis of Yoon Jin-ah from *Something in the Rain* (SITR).
Some viewers argue that the female lead cheated on her boyfriend when she met Ji-ho, but I did not see it that way at all. However it did feel like she was stringing along both of them for sometime and i felt some sympathy for Ki-seok, however it became apparent in later episodes that he was an outright antagonist.
I also found the way the male characters were written to be disappointing. They were either one-dimensional villains who inflicted emotional or physical violence on women or weak, foolish individuals. This made it hard to truly connect with any of them. I also hate the "ML's idiot friend causing unintentional havoc in his life" trope as a catalyst to move the story along and there was some of it here as well.
Another frustrating aspect of the show was its repetitive nature. Many scenes involved the same characters meeting episode after episode, having nearly identical conversations. This quickly became tiring and made the pacing feel sluggish at times. Instead of progressing naturally, the show often felt like it was stuck in a cycle of repetitive dialogue and interactions.
I believe this show is meant to be part of the same oeuvre as *Something in the Rain*. As I mentioned earlier, the female lead feels like the direct opposite of Yoon Jin-ah. Other similarities include recurring actors and a similar musical tone. However, the music here was not as intrusive as it was in *Something in the Rain*.
Ultimately, I enjoyed *Something in the Rain* much more than this show, primarily because the female lead in *One Spring Night* never really grew on me. Additionally, I did not feel there was any real chemistry between the two leads, making the romance feel unconvincing. While the show remained engaging enough for me to finish, it left me feeling more frustrated than satisfied.
Some viewers argue that the female lead cheated on her boyfriend when she met Ji-ho, but I did not see it that way at all. However it did feel like she was stringing along both of them for sometime and i felt some sympathy for Ki-seok, however it became apparent in later episodes that he was an outright antagonist.
I also found the way the male characters were written to be disappointing. They were either one-dimensional villains who inflicted emotional or physical violence on women or weak, foolish individuals. This made it hard to truly connect with any of them. I also hate the "ML's idiot friend causing unintentional havoc in his life" trope as a catalyst to move the story along and there was some of it here as well.
Another frustrating aspect of the show was its repetitive nature. Many scenes involved the same characters meeting episode after episode, having nearly identical conversations. This quickly became tiring and made the pacing feel sluggish at times. Instead of progressing naturally, the show often felt like it was stuck in a cycle of repetitive dialogue and interactions.
I believe this show is meant to be part of the same oeuvre as *Something in the Rain*. As I mentioned earlier, the female lead feels like the direct opposite of Yoon Jin-ah. Other similarities include recurring actors and a similar musical tone. However, the music here was not as intrusive as it was in *Something in the Rain*.
Ultimately, I enjoyed *Something in the Rain* much more than this show, primarily because the female lead in *One Spring Night* never really grew on me. Additionally, I did not feel there was any real chemistry between the two leads, making the romance feel unconvincing. While the show remained engaging enough for me to finish, it left me feeling more frustrated than satisfied.
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