A duo disguised as a trio
Thirty-Nine is a warm friendship drama,
but I felt Joo-hee’s character was underdeveloped.
Mi-jo was clearly treated as the main character, and Chan-young’s illness naturally gave her more focus, but Joo-hee often felt sidelined.
At times, it seemed more like a duo than a balanced trio, with a clear pattern in screen time.
The third couple could have been explored better by showing how their relationship began.
I do know that mi-jo and chan-young cared about her,stood by her during difficult moments. But that lack if focus on her character was disappointing.
Despite this, it’s still a good watch for those who enjoy slice-of-life and friendship dramas.
but I felt Joo-hee’s character was underdeveloped.
Mi-jo was clearly treated as the main character, and Chan-young’s illness naturally gave her more focus, but Joo-hee often felt sidelined.
At times, it seemed more like a duo than a balanced trio, with a clear pattern in screen time.
The third couple could have been explored better by showing how their relationship began.
I do know that mi-jo and chan-young cared about her,stood by her during difficult moments. But that lack if focus on her character was disappointing.
Despite this, it’s still a good watch for those who enjoy slice-of-life and friendship dramas.
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