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Sleeping Aid
This series allowed me to sleep with my eyes wide open. The monotone and bland expressions from Yooha and Minwoo had me zoned out. The conversations so calm and sedated caused me to wonder if they were programmed robots. It wasn't the worst I've seen but it sure could replace the use of sedatives.
The premise of the plot is fine. Doing odd jobs to become independent and not rely on your close brother. I was ready for scenarios that would entertain and would give an outright laugh or two. It started with good intentions but fell into a lull after a while. This was not from the lines being verbalized but more from the overall delivery. Hushed. I expected the introvert Jaemin to be this way but not Minwoo and Yooha who supposed to carry the series.
Taeha, with his detachment issues, while understood was a little too much at times. Why didn't he want his brother to become self sufficient and have a life apart from his? To the point of disappearing to see the outcome. Shouldn't this be the goal of any person in a parental role? Odd. Though I will say Myeongcheol aced this role as well as Hyunkwon as Jaemin. Visually Taeha and Yooha felt more natural together than Yooha and Minwoo. Suyeon, sly manipulative determined, delivered. Seeing a female in this role is beyond overdone. A welcome change would have been a male manager using Yooha as a level up to his abusive boyfriend without catching feelings.
Strongberry has created beautiful series before and I will keep looking.
The premise of the plot is fine. Doing odd jobs to become independent and not rely on your close brother. I was ready for scenarios that would entertain and would give an outright laugh or two. It started with good intentions but fell into a lull after a while. This was not from the lines being verbalized but more from the overall delivery. Hushed. I expected the introvert Jaemin to be this way but not Minwoo and Yooha who supposed to carry the series.
Taeha, with his detachment issues, while understood was a little too much at times. Why didn't he want his brother to become self sufficient and have a life apart from his? To the point of disappearing to see the outcome. Shouldn't this be the goal of any person in a parental role? Odd. Though I will say Myeongcheol aced this role as well as Hyunkwon as Jaemin. Visually Taeha and Yooha felt more natural together than Yooha and Minwoo. Suyeon, sly manipulative determined, delivered. Seeing a female in this role is beyond overdone. A welcome change would have been a male manager using Yooha as a level up to his abusive boyfriend without catching feelings.
Strongberry has created beautiful series before and I will keep looking.
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