Beyond the Tropes: A Drama That Dared to Be Different
THE POSITIVE:
This is the drama that tried to bring out untold narratives,like the behind-the-scenes realities of the modeling industry, which, for me, was a refreshing first. It dared to step away from the overused “boy meets girl” formula, offering something different and grounded.
The Cinematography, thoughtful casting, sharp editing, background music, and scriptwriting—all of these shaped this drama, and it made it one of my favorites
The leads may have taken their time to come together,and their beginning was far from perfect,but once they did, it was pure fireworks. Their bond felt genuine, rooted in mutual support and a shared determination to stay together, no matter what.
I’m genuinely grateful to the drama gods for sparing us the usual round of unnecessary breakups and overblown misunderstandings.
These two were solid,especially impressive considering the male lead’s more reserved demeanor, shaped by his humble background.
What stood out most was their banter. He wasn’t afraid to call her out, something she clearly wasn’t used to.It was refreshing,and necessary,for her to finally meet someone who could challenge her. And in that clash, their chemistry truly came alive.
THE NOT SO POSITIVE: THE SIDE CHARACTERS
Despite its charm, Wanna Be felt like it was missing something essential.It was a rare attempt at breaking away from the usual tropes but somehow the writer snoozed off and missed plenty of opportunities.
She had plenty of material to develop,especially with the storyline around the abandoned/fired models who ended up wasting away in a that "Venting club" drinking their sorrows away.Where is the redemption story?That subplot had potential, and at the very least.
The female lead's journey as a designer was barely touched—just one sketching scene and suddenly, a full-blown fashion show? It lacked depth.
I personally feel like the auntie’s implausible romance with the second male lead consumed too much screen time. That time could’ve been far better spent developing other subplots or characters
That being said, I’ve concluded that this drama will be enjoyable if you are seeking something beyond the usual formula and its fresh perspective, combined with thoughtful production and attention to detail, makes it stand out.
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