a fresh story and love line in K-drama, unlike any other.
I’m really enjoying A Hundred Memories, it brings such a refreshing twist to the usual K-drama trope of “the FL always gets all the love from the MLs.” For once, we see a story where the ML doesn’t fall for the FL, and honestly, I’m here for it. I especially love the romance between Seo Jong-Hee and Han Jae-Pil, it feels genuine and compelling.
For those saying that Go Young-Rye “sacrificed her love” for the ML: no, she didn’t. She simply ended an unrequited love, which is something more people should do when their feelings aren’t reciprocated. The real sacrifice, the choice to value friendship over love, was made by Seo Jong-Hee.
I see so many people calling the ML a “red flag” just because he didn’t love the FL back: let’s be real. Not returning someone’s feelings doesn’t make you toxic, it just makes you human. K-dramas have spoiled some viewers into thinking that every rejection is a betrayal, but in reality, people are allowed to like (or not like) whoever they want.
As for the short time jump: if Young-Rye ends up with Jae-Pil, it would be pretty ironic. Remember, she pushed Jong-Hee to leave, even though Jong-Hee didn’t want to, and in doing so, Jong-Hee lost her new life, her love, and her friendships. Meanwhile, Young-Rye could walk away with everything, including the guy. And no one hates on the FL for that? Imagine if the roles were reversed, Jong-Hee would be dragged endlessly. Just because a character is the “Female Lead” doesn’t mean every choice she makes is right or justified.
For those saying that Go Young-Rye “sacrificed her love” for the ML: no, she didn’t. She simply ended an unrequited love, which is something more people should do when their feelings aren’t reciprocated. The real sacrifice, the choice to value friendship over love, was made by Seo Jong-Hee.
I see so many people calling the ML a “red flag” just because he didn’t love the FL back: let’s be real. Not returning someone’s feelings doesn’t make you toxic, it just makes you human. K-dramas have spoiled some viewers into thinking that every rejection is a betrayal, but in reality, people are allowed to like (or not like) whoever they want.
As for the short time jump: if Young-Rye ends up with Jae-Pil, it would be pretty ironic. Remember, she pushed Jong-Hee to leave, even though Jong-Hee didn’t want to, and in doing so, Jong-Hee lost her new life, her love, and her friendships. Meanwhile, Young-Rye could walk away with everything, including the guy. And no one hates on the FL for that? Imagine if the roles were reversed, Jong-Hee would be dragged endlessly. Just because a character is the “Female Lead” doesn’t mean every choice she makes is right or justified.
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