Family and resilience through hard times. Character driven masterpiece.
The protagonists in this drama are honestly one of the most compelling leads I’ve seen in a while — sharp-minded, warmhearted, effortlessly charismatic, and just incredibly easy to root for. I will start out by saying that the show is heavily character driven rather than plot driven so if you dont like that then the show might not be for you but if a more character based show where it could seem a little slow at points is okay then this is great. Its definitely within my top 10 of 2025 dramas I've watched.
I could rave about Junho for ages, but what really brings him to life is his performance, which always manages to stand out with his great acting. His portrayal captures that perfect mix of confidence and vulnerability. Even when he’s thrown into situations way beyond his comfort zone, he never shuts down. He asks questions, learns from his mistakes, and keeps moving forward though the IMF crisis that the show takes place during. That stubborn hopefulness — that refusal to let the world break him — becomes one of the memorable things for the whole series. With his determination, quick thinking, and the people who believe in him (the people in typhoon, the squad as I called them while watching XD), you can’t help but feel he’s destined to rise.
The FL, by Kim Min HA, is the perfect counterbalance. She’s capable, grounded, and so much more than the typical love interest. Her journey matters just as much — she has her own fears to face and her own battles to fight. And the supporting cast? They all add something real and meaningful. Everyone has a purpose, and everyone grows. By the end, it genuinely felt like every character had undergone a major shift.
What kept me hooked wasn’t just the plot, but how deeply human these characters felt. They were simply people trying to make it through an unforgiving time, holding on to each other in whatever way they could. That sincerity stayed with me long after the finale.
I could rave about Junho for ages, but what really brings him to life is his performance, which always manages to stand out with his great acting. His portrayal captures that perfect mix of confidence and vulnerability. Even when he’s thrown into situations way beyond his comfort zone, he never shuts down. He asks questions, learns from his mistakes, and keeps moving forward though the IMF crisis that the show takes place during. That stubborn hopefulness — that refusal to let the world break him — becomes one of the memorable things for the whole series. With his determination, quick thinking, and the people who believe in him (the people in typhoon, the squad as I called them while watching XD), you can’t help but feel he’s destined to rise.
The FL, by Kim Min HA, is the perfect counterbalance. She’s capable, grounded, and so much more than the typical love interest. Her journey matters just as much — she has her own fears to face and her own battles to fight. And the supporting cast? They all add something real and meaningful. Everyone has a purpose, and everyone grows. By the end, it genuinely felt like every character had undergone a major shift.
What kept me hooked wasn’t just the plot, but how deeply human these characters felt. They were simply people trying to make it through an unforgiving time, holding on to each other in whatever way they could. That sincerity stayed with me long after the finale.
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