Who are we? Are we who we believe ourselves to be, or who others see us as?
If you need one reason to watch this drama, it’s Shin Hae Sun. She is unbelievably good in every role she plays. Even when the script is lacking (which unfortunately happens more and more these days), her characters are always interesting and unique. She takes on challenging roles and delivers them brilliantly. This is no exception.
The story is quite intriguing. It’s not perfect, and at times it may feel confusing. But… it’s entertaining and good enough for binge-watching. You can’t really complain about the concept or the acting. However, the execution isn’t without flaws. Is it worth giving this drama a chance? If you have time, the answer is yes. If your schedule is tight - maybe not.
There are many things that simply don’t make sense. That can definitely be off-putting. I was aware of it the entire time I was watching, but I decided to ignore it. It was entertaining enough for me. If you can do the same, you’ll probably enjoy it too.
The biggest issue lies in the high-fashion world portrayed in the drama. Too many elements lack logic. I think the screenwriter either did it intentionally for the sake of the story and chose to overlook realism, or didn’t do enough research. And if it’s the latter, that’s even more disappointing, especially considering how much information is easily accessible online.
However, the strongest point of this story is its portrayal of people. It paints a picture of society that, in my opinion, is far from optimistic - it may even feel quite sad. But it is necessary and important. This society is hungry and full of ambition. Desire can only grow, never diminish. People want more, but often not for themselves, rather for appearances. In such world, does anyone still live for themselves, or only for how others perceive them?
Moreover, some doors can never be crossed, no matter how hard you work or how much you sacrifice. Some things are simply beyond our reach. When the boy says he does something simply because it’s “fun”, it hits you how much you had to sacrifice, how much you had to risk, while for him it was just an adventure - possible only because of his status.
It certainly isn’t an uplifting story, but it does make you think. It’s not worth living for others , it’s worth living for yourself. And happiness has to be found within. Otherwise, the unfulfilled hunger for ambition will only continue to grow. And happiness will never come.
The story is quite intriguing. It’s not perfect, and at times it may feel confusing. But… it’s entertaining and good enough for binge-watching. You can’t really complain about the concept or the acting. However, the execution isn’t without flaws. Is it worth giving this drama a chance? If you have time, the answer is yes. If your schedule is tight - maybe not.
There are many things that simply don’t make sense. That can definitely be off-putting. I was aware of it the entire time I was watching, but I decided to ignore it. It was entertaining enough for me. If you can do the same, you’ll probably enjoy it too.
The biggest issue lies in the high-fashion world portrayed in the drama. Too many elements lack logic. I think the screenwriter either did it intentionally for the sake of the story and chose to overlook realism, or didn’t do enough research. And if it’s the latter, that’s even more disappointing, especially considering how much information is easily accessible online.
However, the strongest point of this story is its portrayal of people. It paints a picture of society that, in my opinion, is far from optimistic - it may even feel quite sad. But it is necessary and important. This society is hungry and full of ambition. Desire can only grow, never diminish. People want more, but often not for themselves, rather for appearances. In such world, does anyone still live for themselves, or only for how others perceive them?
Moreover, some doors can never be crossed, no matter how hard you work or how much you sacrifice. Some things are simply beyond our reach. When the boy says he does something simply because it’s “fun”, it hits you how much you had to sacrifice, how much you had to risk, while for him it was just an adventure - possible only because of his status.
It certainly isn’t an uplifting story, but it does make you think. It’s not worth living for others , it’s worth living for yourself. And happiness has to be found within. Otherwise, the unfulfilled hunger for ambition will only continue to grow. And happiness will never come.
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