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Bittersweet and Beautiful: WLGYT Captures Life’s Hard Truths and Tender Moments
This was an emotional rollercoaster that left me both heartbroken and uplifted. The drama, which spans several decades, follows the life of Oh Ae Sun, a girl who faces numerous challenges as she goes through her childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. There are themes of love, sacrifice, the pursuit of dreams, societal expectations and personal struggles.
From the very beginning, we're drawn into Ae Sun's world. I loved how the drama explored the complexity of the relationship between Ae Sun and her mother, who, despite her tough love, ultimately just wanted the best for her daughter. It highlighted the sacrifices that parents often make for their children's futures.
One of the things I loved most about the drama was the character development. How Ae Sun evolved from this little girl into a strong resilient woman. Her relationship with Gwan-sik was adorable. He was that quiet, steady presence who always had her back. Their moments together, both the awkward and sweet ones, just melted my heart.
The drama's pacing was well-executed too. The pacing of the show was great, too. Just the right balance of drama and breathing space. I particularly enjoyed the flash-forwards that gave us glimpses into Ae Sun's life as a mother and the challenges her own daughter, Geum-myeong, faced. The generational storytelling added depth to the story, showing how the struggles of one generation can echo into the next. Geum-myeong's character, while initially appearing to be an ungrateful daughter, later revealed her own growth too as she had her own experiences, relationships and aspirations.
However, there were moments in the drama that I found frustrating. Gwan-sik's mother and grandmother's harsh treatment of Ae Sun was so frustrating. I understand that these are the things that go on in society even today but it was still heartbreaking to watch.
That said, the emotional moments were done so well. I teared up more than once—especially when Ae Sun loses her son, Dong-myeong. Those scenes were heartbreaking but beautifully acted. IU absolutely nailed it. You could feel every ounce of her pain and strength.
Ae Sun finally achieving her dream of publishing her poetry was such an uplifting and satisfying moment. Ae Sun and Gwan-sik's enduring love and the legacy they left for their children, was a fitting end to a story filled with trials and triumphs. It emphasized the importance of family, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, even in the face of adversity.
All in all, WLGYT was such a beautiful, heartfelt story. The characters, the story, and the emotional depth made it totally worth it. If you're in the mood for a drama that'll make you feel everything, I’d definitely recommend it.
From the very beginning, we're drawn into Ae Sun's world. I loved how the drama explored the complexity of the relationship between Ae Sun and her mother, who, despite her tough love, ultimately just wanted the best for her daughter. It highlighted the sacrifices that parents often make for their children's futures.
One of the things I loved most about the drama was the character development. How Ae Sun evolved from this little girl into a strong resilient woman. Her relationship with Gwan-sik was adorable. He was that quiet, steady presence who always had her back. Their moments together, both the awkward and sweet ones, just melted my heart.
The drama's pacing was well-executed too. The pacing of the show was great, too. Just the right balance of drama and breathing space. I particularly enjoyed the flash-forwards that gave us glimpses into Ae Sun's life as a mother and the challenges her own daughter, Geum-myeong, faced. The generational storytelling added depth to the story, showing how the struggles of one generation can echo into the next. Geum-myeong's character, while initially appearing to be an ungrateful daughter, later revealed her own growth too as she had her own experiences, relationships and aspirations.
However, there were moments in the drama that I found frustrating. Gwan-sik's mother and grandmother's harsh treatment of Ae Sun was so frustrating. I understand that these are the things that go on in society even today but it was still heartbreaking to watch.
That said, the emotional moments were done so well. I teared up more than once—especially when Ae Sun loses her son, Dong-myeong. Those scenes were heartbreaking but beautifully acted. IU absolutely nailed it. You could feel every ounce of her pain and strength.
Ae Sun finally achieving her dream of publishing her poetry was such an uplifting and satisfying moment. Ae Sun and Gwan-sik's enduring love and the legacy they left for their children, was a fitting end to a story filled with trials and triumphs. It emphasized the importance of family, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, even in the face of adversity.
All in all, WLGYT was such a beautiful, heartfelt story. The characters, the story, and the emotional depth made it totally worth it. If you're in the mood for a drama that'll make you feel everything, I’d definitely recommend it.
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