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Not a motel, not a hotel, but otel.
Objectively, I can see and understand why people find it tiring and even irritating to watch. Subjectively, I vibed hard and couldn't care less.
Of course, at some point, the constant push and pull can get frustrating, but that's exactly what Motel California did really well, it provided enough context to truly understand the characters' actions and decisions.
Did I agree with or like every decision they made? Obviously not. But that's part of its charm. You stay curious even when you don't agree, and you understand even if you don't always support them.
I have a big crush on Lee Se Young after she absolutely killed it in What Comes After Love last year, so I was really curious to see her here, and once again, she delivered. Kang Hee was not an easy character to play, but I think she truly did her justice.
Na In Woo has always been just an okay actor for me, fine, nothing more. But here? I actually really enjoyed him. I can't even explain why, I was vibing, and I think he was too.
I also absolutely adored the rest of the cast, especially Nan U and Seung Eon.
All the beautiful shots, combined with the incredibly atmospheric music (that one BGM was so hypnotically calming, I was in heaven every time it played), created such a good experience. A story about people who want to be together and love each other, yet still need to face their demons (both internal and external). A story that could have been frustrating, but for me, it ended up feeling calming and even relaxing.
I'm really happy with this show. Obviously, it's not perfect, as some things could have been executed better, but looking at the whole picture, I think it's still one of the good ones.
Of course, at some point, the constant push and pull can get frustrating, but that's exactly what Motel California did really well, it provided enough context to truly understand the characters' actions and decisions.
Did I agree with or like every decision they made? Obviously not. But that's part of its charm. You stay curious even when you don't agree, and you understand even if you don't always support them.
I have a big crush on Lee Se Young after she absolutely killed it in What Comes After Love last year, so I was really curious to see her here, and once again, she delivered. Kang Hee was not an easy character to play, but I think she truly did her justice.
Na In Woo has always been just an okay actor for me, fine, nothing more. But here? I actually really enjoyed him. I can't even explain why, I was vibing, and I think he was too.
I also absolutely adored the rest of the cast, especially Nan U and Seung Eon.
All the beautiful shots, combined with the incredibly atmospheric music (that one BGM was so hypnotically calming, I was in heaven every time it played), created such a good experience. A story about people who want to be together and love each other, yet still need to face their demons (both internal and external). A story that could have been frustrating, but for me, it ended up feeling calming and even relaxing.
I'm really happy with this show. Obviously, it's not perfect, as some things could have been executed better, but looking at the whole picture, I think it's still one of the good ones.
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