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A few annoying moments, coupled with lots of light-hearted, fun and emotional ones ^^
Honestly, for a rom-com Kdrama based on a webtoon, they did a pretty good job! It's one of those shows that you don't need to take too seriously, but still manages to hit the right emotional notes when it matters. It’s light-hearted, funny and overall a good time, with some surprisingly sweet moments that made me more invested than I expected.
What really stood out to me was how the show balanced the humor with a bit of depth. Sure, it's not aiming to be a heavy drama, but the emotional scenes were handled better than I thought they would be. The chemistry between the main leads had its ups and downs, with the ML actually having a better chemistry with his male costar rather than the female one but that may also have to do with their lack of scenes. Still, there were some sincere and heart-warming moments, especially in the final episode.
Now, while I enjoyed the drama overall, there were a few characters that ticked me off. Especially Minju and Younjae. For Younjae, I just wish he could have been a bit firmer with his boundaries and reassuring towards his girl, even though I understand where he is coming from and how that shaped him into a more shy, quiet type. The one character that I have no redeeming feelings towards though, is definitely Minju. Honestly, she was a bit too much for me. Her character felt unnecessarily over-the-top and honestly didn’t make a lot of sense at times. It didn’t take away from the show entirely, but I do wish the writers had toned her down a bit to make her more relatable and less annoying.
On a brighter note, I absolutely adored most of the supporting cast and their stories! They were a fun addition to the mix! Especially my Yuri x Minhyuk couple! Now, if I had to choose my favorite character in the show, it would definitely be Ji Hun, played by Yoo Jung Hoo. He absolutely shone in this role and made the character feel real and compelling. He had this natural charm that really pulled me in and I genuinely hope to see more of him in future dramas.
All in all, My Girlfriend Is the Man! is a fun, breezy drama that delivers what you’d expect from a gender bender rom-com but with a few surprises along the way. It might not be the most groundbreaking, "seriously taken" show, but it’s definitely a feel-good watch with a few annoying moments along the way, mostly thanks to 2FL. If you’re in the mood for a light and entertaining series with a unique topic, this one’s worth checking out.
What really stood out to me was how the show balanced the humor with a bit of depth. Sure, it's not aiming to be a heavy drama, but the emotional scenes were handled better than I thought they would be. The chemistry between the main leads had its ups and downs, with the ML actually having a better chemistry with his male costar rather than the female one but that may also have to do with their lack of scenes. Still, there were some sincere and heart-warming moments, especially in the final episode.
Now, while I enjoyed the drama overall, there were a few characters that ticked me off. Especially Minju and Younjae. For Younjae, I just wish he could have been a bit firmer with his boundaries and reassuring towards his girl, even though I understand where he is coming from and how that shaped him into a more shy, quiet type. The one character that I have no redeeming feelings towards though, is definitely Minju. Honestly, she was a bit too much for me. Her character felt unnecessarily over-the-top and honestly didn’t make a lot of sense at times. It didn’t take away from the show entirely, but I do wish the writers had toned her down a bit to make her more relatable and less annoying.
On a brighter note, I absolutely adored most of the supporting cast and their stories! They were a fun addition to the mix! Especially my Yuri x Minhyuk couple! Now, if I had to choose my favorite character in the show, it would definitely be Ji Hun, played by Yoo Jung Hoo. He absolutely shone in this role and made the character feel real and compelling. He had this natural charm that really pulled me in and I genuinely hope to see more of him in future dramas.
All in all, My Girlfriend Is the Man! is a fun, breezy drama that delivers what you’d expect from a gender bender rom-com but with a few surprises along the way. It might not be the most groundbreaking, "seriously taken" show, but it’s definitely a feel-good watch with a few annoying moments along the way, mostly thanks to 2FL. If you’re in the mood for a light and entertaining series with a unique topic, this one’s worth checking out.
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