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dont pay attention bad reviews, it’s a good school drama !
I'm not going to pretend to be neutral: this drama completely captivated me, firstly because I love university mysteries, and even more so when music is involved! It's a combination I find irresistible.
The lead actor, Yu Jun, blew me away. Despite his young age, he delivered a truly remarkable performance, both accurate and expressive. Many tend to criticize idols who try their hand at acting—we know the bad tongues—but those who know a little about theater or cinema will recognize the quality of his performance. He brought his character to life with great sensitivity.
Music-wise, I really loved the OSTs, which I still listen to on repeat. They are both feel-good and perfectly in keeping with the drama's universe and the characters' personalities. A true success.
The lead actress, meanwhile, is a real sweetheart. I really liked her character: she has character without falling into the cliché of the annoying heroine. She managed to strike a nice balance, and her performance was very convincing.
As for Lee Seung Hyub, she's a special case. He was as handsome as he was infuriating! His role could have been more interesting, but unfortunately, he remained frozen: cold, jealous, trapped in a bitter solitude, with no real development. He performed very well, no doubt about it, but his character development lacked depth, which ruined it a bit in my eyes.
The super soft cinematography and pastel-colored shots really appealed to me; it was perfect for this season!
Concretely, what I liked, aside from the flimsy plot and pacing (it often felt like it was going around in circles), is that the story, when you think about it, is simply magnificent. The idea of the eye transplant is really well thought out and brings real depth to the protagonists' relationship, even if, admittedly, the situation is rather unusual.
I won't dwell on the thriller part, which was neither thrilling nor particularly captivating, nor on the music industry aspect, which unfortunately wasn't emphasized enough.
I know many people are wary of idol K-dramas, often criticized for young and sometimes clumsy casting choices, or for plot-simplicity. But for me, it was a successful gamble. I had a very good time, enjoyable, despite its flaws.
Once again, you have to be receptive to this kind of show. I'm capable of appreciating more complex works, but at this time of year, I also wanted something lighter, and this drama fulfilled that role perfectly.
The characters, the music, the overall atmosphere... everything captivated me. It definitely deserves its place among the "school chill" recommendations of the year.
The lead actor, Yu Jun, blew me away. Despite his young age, he delivered a truly remarkable performance, both accurate and expressive. Many tend to criticize idols who try their hand at acting—we know the bad tongues—but those who know a little about theater or cinema will recognize the quality of his performance. He brought his character to life with great sensitivity.
Music-wise, I really loved the OSTs, which I still listen to on repeat. They are both feel-good and perfectly in keeping with the drama's universe and the characters' personalities. A true success.
The lead actress, meanwhile, is a real sweetheart. I really liked her character: she has character without falling into the cliché of the annoying heroine. She managed to strike a nice balance, and her performance was very convincing.
As for Lee Seung Hyub, she's a special case. He was as handsome as he was infuriating! His role could have been more interesting, but unfortunately, he remained frozen: cold, jealous, trapped in a bitter solitude, with no real development. He performed very well, no doubt about it, but his character development lacked depth, which ruined it a bit in my eyes.
The super soft cinematography and pastel-colored shots really appealed to me; it was perfect for this season!
Concretely, what I liked, aside from the flimsy plot and pacing (it often felt like it was going around in circles), is that the story, when you think about it, is simply magnificent. The idea of the eye transplant is really well thought out and brings real depth to the protagonists' relationship, even if, admittedly, the situation is rather unusual.
I won't dwell on the thriller part, which was neither thrilling nor particularly captivating, nor on the music industry aspect, which unfortunately wasn't emphasized enough.
I know many people are wary of idol K-dramas, often criticized for young and sometimes clumsy casting choices, or for plot-simplicity. But for me, it was a successful gamble. I had a very good time, enjoyable, despite its flaws.
Once again, you have to be receptive to this kind of show. I'm capable of appreciating more complex works, but at this time of year, I also wanted something lighter, and this drama fulfilled that role perfectly.
The characters, the music, the overall atmosphere... everything captivated me. It definitely deserves its place among the "school chill" recommendations of the year.
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