sincerely me

Before I get started, I want to say that I am A SUCKER for constitutional monarchy tropes. I don't know what it is, but it always catches my attention. So coupled with this trope, BWS and IU, I knew I was going to be waiting up twice every week for a new episode to drop. At first, I thought it was great for what it had been advertised as, a romantic comedy with typical kdrama clichés and a somewhat cliché storyline. THAT WAS FINE. Because I KNEW WHAT I WAS GOING TO BE WATCHING, and if I am going to be honest, I was amused, and I had a good time with the show.

However, the moment I finished, I felt unfulfilled, and upon reflecting, I feel like the show could have done slightly better and before I go into my reflection and perspective, I want to emphasize the amazing cast and acting done by Kim Eun Ho and Gong Seong Yeon. Truly, it was amazing, and the comedic timing of Lee Jae Won and Chae Seo An really tied the show together.

But now for the negatives and parts that left me slightly confused. I felt as though a lot of the transitions were awkwardly cut. It made the setup of the next scene difficult. However, at the same time, I found the two main characters played by IU and BWS. I-an and Huiju constantly flip-flop, to the point it was unnecessary and what I mean by this is their "promises" to be a pillar and defend one another. When ANY sort of issue arose, they were threatened with separation- and just as that separation was about to be fulfilled, they would run back to one another and make the SAME promise again. When it was used for the first couple of times, I thought it was cute, but it just kept happening AGAIN and AGAIN, which really took away from the story.

On top of that, I found Prime Minister Min's shifting loyalties to be quite abrupt. One thing I really did not understand was if he did all of this for SEONG HUIJI, then why did he become her enemy so EASILY? Towards the end of that specific storyline, she wasn't EVEN mentioned. It was as if he forgot her and only cared about his intentions towards I-an. In addition to this, I found the abandonment of his faith to be quite inaccurate, especially considering just how strongly he previously believed. For a person to have such faith, it is somewhat unlikely to simply forget everything he believed in and stood for.

Now, for Lord Inpyeong, I found his character to be so confusing, at first he was this background character that was tied to Yi-rang, and then he became a MAIN antagonist, and while I IMMENSELY enjoyed watching him get his ass beat by I-An. I thought it was so silly that he simply forgot and took no action against I-an other than his original plan.

I feel like there were so many missed opportunities, and if anything, especially the abolishment plotline, could have been extended and really dived deeper into, much like many other interesting ones. Instead, I feel as though everyone's talent was wasted.

And finally, though this is not my last grievance, just the last one I am willing to type out. The costumes? THE COSTUMES FOR IU AND BWS WERE ASS. So so so so so bad.

All in all, I enjoyed Perfect Crown, but if you are looking for something more complex, then I suggest looking elsewhere.

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my somewhat biased opinion.

PLEASE BEFORE WATCHING THE SHOW LOOK AT THE TRIGGER WARNINGS.


I believe this specific genre and story is suited for a very specific audience, from other reviews, I believe this drama is either hit or miss. My name is a story of a girl who joins a gang, to avenge her father's death, and soon becomes an undercover cop. the story is suspenseful, it's action-filled. But most of all this story is dark and suited for once again a specific audience. Before watching this please look at the trigger warnings, and age restriction as it dives pretty deep into gore, and a lot of violence in many different ways.

The story is eye-catching, we all love a strong independent female lead, and my name delivered exactly that. They delivered those suspenseful moments, which had us hold our breath if you're looking for something like that. this drama is suited for you. But if your arent, and looking for a sweet romance-filled good guy wins story this isn't for you, My name did not speak to me in ways other viewers did. To me, it was a very hardcore, in-your-face type thing, and in all honesty, I truly did not enjoy the themes of sexual violence. I didn't enjoy the fact our female lead almost got raped, it was triggering and brutal, but I know it was necessary for the plot which I respect. I didn't enjoy the explicit gore, but once again others may. It really depends on how much you can take and where your interest lie when it comes to a show like your name.

The set design was good for the story, the characters were complex, in ways where they differ from good to bad. The costume design was good enough for me, and the s were great choices. But there were many times where the story got sloppy and sometimes overwhelming. But then again, this isn't my usual cup of tea so I am being biased when it comes to my review. Would I watch it again? Definitely not. Should you? That's your choice but just please look at the rigger warnings and if you are not comfortable do not keep watching ( this goes for all kdramas!)

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my review !

before I begin my review I would like the empathize that I am very privileged in the fact that I have been born and raised in a country that has been nothing but peaceful to me and my family, but I would also like to say that what happened to the people of South Korea in 1987 is horrible and nothing could excuse the cations of the trauma many victims and their families have faced.

Now on with my review, Youth of May is a story that has truly touched my heart and made me inclined and curious to research about 1987 and the movements surrounding democracy in South Korea. The characters were beautifully written and the actors did well to display that in the scene, the set design was great in my opinion (but don't take it word for word as I have not researched what was popular in South Korea during that time), the fashions, the colors worked so well with one and other! There were so many beautiful lines that made situations such as going to school or wanting to chase after your dreams. It shed light on many topics in ways that I believe were respectful. It was a roller coaster of emotions, much like other kdramas, we were here and enjoyed the happy and comical moments, and cried with them for the sad moments. Youth of May was truly a hiddengem in 2021, and in all honesty, it deserves all the appreciation and hype it gets. so what I am trying to say is: WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, WATCH IT NOW!

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