On Secret Garden • Mar 23, 2025
Title Secret Garden
There is a lot of charm about this drama, and I can see why it might be considered a classic. The ML's behavior is problematic at times, but I think the show knows this and addresses it during moments woven into the story. They don't say anything directly, (except one time from a side character) but there is a noticeable change in him as the story goes. This series also subverted my expectations on how the supernatural elements would be handled, and I enjoyed the times they switched bodies. The pacing was a bit slower than what I am used to, but I got used to it after some episodes. I was completely surprised by Hyun Bin's acting and didn't know he had such a huge range! I've only seen him in Crash Landing On You, and his character is really stoic in that series. Not saying he was emotionless, but in Secret Garden, he was so expressive and cute at times! Also, I don't know if people forget about him when they talk about this topic, or don't know he exists, but the character of Han Tae Sun is so important! He's such a good dynamic character and should be on any list that talks about LGBT representation. Totally recommend a watch if you are in the mood for some nostalgia!
