As the days go by the bitter taste grows larger
Sometimes a drama comes along, and instinct declares "this one isn't for you deary." But social media influencers - from individuals to the promotors - all say, this is an epic like none other. After all it stars Lee Jun Ho and Kim Min Ah - two exceedingly talented actors with youth and lots of presence on their side. The roster of supporting actors is likewise, great. But the WRITERS and DIRECTOR botched what could have been a close masterpiece about the IMF days in South Korea,
The beginning episode was refined and promising. Introducing characters that should prove not just interesting but with enough abrasion to hook. Here's the short - why waste my time explaining everything - review.
Tae poong is a well-known type; young with money but rudderless in how he lives. Not much but a vague desire to do what he wants. Mi Seon is a strong willed, highly intelligent young woman with no support structure to improve her lot in life as the IMF crisis begins. She has an immediate attraction to a young man while taking a train; she looks but dismisses it. The young man is Taepoong, her CEO's son but they don't know each other. The financial collapse is sudden and the lives of everyone related to Typhoon Trading plummets. It's the start of what SHOULD be great drama. (Promises, promises but no cigar).
Unfortunately, the story involves a cycle of unfortunate circumstances that is repeated ad nauseum from episodes 1-15. By then the audience gets it, at least I did, and by then I lost all interest in anything the drama had to offer. Romance, Plot, resilience, family, none of the story mattered anymore. It was no longer worth my time. Even after two long anticipated actions from the characters happened, I really didn't care. I watched the last episode and thought "well I'm glad it's over". And I was happy to see the characters find peace and stability. But seriously, had Typhoon Family cast less popular actors, the drama would have tanked and had ZERO ratings by episode 5.
I cannot recommend this drama for anything. Well, maybe to see Kim Min Ha play a truly unique and capable female who was shown no respect until the company collapsed and she literally became the only employee.
Watch it if you must. But don't blame me if the taste of metal clings to the palate once it's over.
The beginning episode was refined and promising. Introducing characters that should prove not just interesting but with enough abrasion to hook. Here's the short - why waste my time explaining everything - review.
Tae poong is a well-known type; young with money but rudderless in how he lives. Not much but a vague desire to do what he wants. Mi Seon is a strong willed, highly intelligent young woman with no support structure to improve her lot in life as the IMF crisis begins. She has an immediate attraction to a young man while taking a train; she looks but dismisses it. The young man is Taepoong, her CEO's son but they don't know each other. The financial collapse is sudden and the lives of everyone related to Typhoon Trading plummets. It's the start of what SHOULD be great drama. (Promises, promises but no cigar).
Unfortunately, the story involves a cycle of unfortunate circumstances that is repeated ad nauseum from episodes 1-15. By then the audience gets it, at least I did, and by then I lost all interest in anything the drama had to offer. Romance, Plot, resilience, family, none of the story mattered anymore. It was no longer worth my time. Even after two long anticipated actions from the characters happened, I really didn't care. I watched the last episode and thought "well I'm glad it's over". And I was happy to see the characters find peace and stability. But seriously, had Typhoon Family cast less popular actors, the drama would have tanked and had ZERO ratings by episode 5.
I cannot recommend this drama for anything. Well, maybe to see Kim Min Ha play a truly unique and capable female who was shown no respect until the company collapsed and she literally became the only employee.
Watch it if you must. But don't blame me if the taste of metal clings to the palate once it's over.
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