Ignore the reviews and watched.
This is a solid 9 for me. It’s a very good family series regardless of what people say, and it’s definitely worth a rewatch.I really liked this show.
It started off very well, that’s for sure. But for me, I especially enjoyed the middle section of the show—it was the highlight, the peak of the story.
The characters' interactions gave me everything I could ask for, and I just want to say that I really liked the love story and the moments between the male lead and female lead, especially from the middle to the end. It felt different, oddly satisfying..and of course, it was funny and heartwarming.
To those who didn’t like the ending, I have to disagree. Sure, I wanted to see more, but the conclusion was solid and fitting—just like many other family K-dramas I’ve watched over the past 20 years.
Maybe my experience was different because I watched the series after it had already finished, rather than following it while it was airing. The flow felt smoother for me, which might have influenced my perspective.
But one thing I can say for sure—I left this show with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. It gave me the same comforting feeling I get after finishing a very good family K-drama. The ending wrapped things up in a way that felt stable and satisfying.
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Believe it or not It was better than Secret Forest!
It was short, enjoyable, and balanced with a bit of dark comedy.In my opinion, this drama is better than Secret Forest 1 and 2 in every aspect.
Yes, season 1 had a bigger plot, but this one was very enjoyable and straight to the point.
Secret Forest felt flat in character development in both seasons. However, this drama felt much better. We saw his development from seasons 1 and 2 to here, reflecting on his past while trying to grow and face the consequences of old mistakes in his own way.
The acting from the male leads was outstanding. I could easily watch 10 more episodes with the three of them performing together—they were incredibly enjoyable to watch. P.S. I know Hyun Bong-sik doesn’t get much credit in K-dramas, but I’ve always thought he’s a great actor who plays his roles perfectly.
In the end, this drama is the best in the series. I hope that if there’s a Secret Forest season 3 in the future, it will match the level of this drama and deliver better character development.
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