BrightestStar

It started interesting but the characters ended up the same stereotypes. Female characters are especially underwhelming. Still a fun and easy watch. I‘m satisfied with Harumi’s reasoning for getting in the middle of all of this.

I liked her too but I agree. It could have something to do with the setting and era.

I agree about the actress playing boon yi in SFD but I wouldn’t write off ALL female characters in the drama there has been a few I really liked.

I will read it completely and more closely later, but had to mention: Loverly article thank you so much for it!

Interesting! Alrighty I look forward to finishing it. Whenever I can steal time xD

Is she the antagonist though?

Oh God I feel you! Except I’m not getting the chance to finish it T T I still have 4 episodes left. I find the drama too cruel :(

The way you express your thoughts about this drama is better than I could ever have! You know what you should do? Copy this comment into the drama review.

Yay =D

Thanks :)
I sure hope it reaches people

I’m not sure I’m still watching. Many commenters here gave seen it, you can ask them.

It’s not confusing believe me. Like my head is barely aware of anything lately yet I have no problem following it without much effort (no energy these days to put effort in anything lol).
I got the impression at first that it has this high school drama but it didn’t turn out that way. Even the love triangle isn’t really a love triangle. The side characters are really growing on me too.

The focus on how the personality matters most, despite how or whom someone looks like.

You’re right. After watching further, it’s definitely not a love triangle. It’s kinda interesting actually.

Thanks for sharing :D do I watch it now or wait until I finish the drama?

I failed since I didn’t get you to try it XD
But seriously the love triangle is only a small part. The friendship trumps all in the 90s era. And it may sound complicated but it doesn’t feel like it while watching. It’s easy to watch. I usually hate watching long episodes but this one, the episode goes by and you don’t feel it. I’m up to episode 5 now.

Chicago Typewriter is definitely more than just a normal rich guy poor girl. It’s more of a side thing.

Not sure if I like or dislike the fact their careers and future is going down the drain due to what they do in their private life. Cheating is horrible, so it's nice to see the repercussion, but in the end, that's a private matter so having to affect their professional lives so much...

Then again they know their society better and they decided it was worth the risk.

As for the girl, I don't find her blameless, any kid would understand taking part in a cheating scheme is wrong. However, at 19, we are more prone to acting stupider than if we were in our 30s. For that reason, I do find he has the bigger responsibility to carry. In the end, he got his role in his current drama get fewer lines, while she got the whole part cut.

The beginning felt draggy but it really grew on me as the episodes went by. It's all about making fun of the stereotype, yet I wish they had done more in the end to the damsel in distress trope.

The should make a movie/drama about that situation. Maybe by then hopefully it will sink in to some of those knetizens.

The main message about the plight of the Nikkei was well communicated here, but man, the editing was so choppy and a lot of the dialogs cheesy.

My favourite was Kenji's dad, played by Matsushige Yutaka. His plight, his divided children and his situation were conveyed so well through just his facial expression. Subtle yet clear.
Muro Tsuyoshi's character Charlie is the most interesting. He did a great job!

What ruined it for me was Tabe Mikako. All her dialogues were soooo scripted and monotoned! Barely felt any acting at all!