The developments are great! It goes almost-makjang but it does it in a balanced way -- that I can suspend doubt without my mind going "this is just not possible" at those moments.
It started off promising, but it became mediocre in the second half. The suspense falls apart because the protagonist always outmatches the antagonists, so the supposed set backs never feel like set backs. I also did not appreciate that the FL's story is not fleshed out.
he needs a main role. his recent dramas are so ass. begin youth (its airing on an overpriced scam streaming service)…
To be fair, Begin Youth has very good actors from his generation, and it could earn him a dedicated fandom. And if I am not wrong, this was filmed years ago? So it's not a recent decision, just a holdup by the production. In my opinion, a growing actor cannot necessarily afford to reject roles. I am hopeful about Tarot, though.
The complaints about the "end game" makes me feel I was watching a different drama as opposed to others. The set-up was so clear about who the husband was, especially by episode 7, that it seems strange for viewers to not pick up on it. Moreover, Ok Nam's feelings for that person also showed where the story was going, husband or not.
Someone give Ji Hoon his flowers. While he's been type-casted as the second lead, when he has all the makings of leading a drama, I think his getting supporting roles will help him grow into a more reliable actor.
It was fun while it lasted. Post episode 6, I stopped caring for the characters - the writing almost intended for that to happen, considering it has lost itself to the plot. It was not necessarily bad, the suspense was done well, at least. Wish the characters had gotten more time to face the consequences of their actions, and the ending was not as "clean" for them.
I am enjoying the setting. Teenagers act like teenagers, invested in their interests, dating, drugs. Of course, not all of this will be "realistic", just the story is not fluffy, which works for a high-school based crime investigation. Shin Ye Eun is great here, and I am pleasantly surprised by Lomon's portrayal. Have to suspend disbelief at certain points for the plot, but nothing I am put off by.
The sad thing is that it could have been a nice movie if it had kept its focus on Suzumi's coming-of-age journey of love and settling to a big city. The angle with the teacher was painted with a fluffy brush when it was downright creepy; attempting to kiss and hugging a fifteen year old? Why was there not condemnation for this but just a "oh he just caught feelings" that bugs me. I don't like to write the words "condemn" when it comes to movies or stories, because they are not inherently meant to do that explicitly. In this case, it was complete ignorance of the repercussions and implications. The uncle's anger was not dnough.
The only thing going for it were the scenes with the friendship and Mamura. I'm unsure why the comments think he's an asshole -- he was very respectful and warm, albeit a teenager susceptible to immaturity. I also loved Suzumi! Sad that the potential was lost. I understand it's a manga adaptation, so perhaps that was the limit.
Sana and Ko's dynamic had so much potential and it was utilised fully in the first five episodes, until the writing decided to remove that aspect of the drama from the spotlight and wrap it up only in the end.
The little tangent that the drama went on for Kotori and Sana's platonic relationship was... unnecessary. I am not sure why the writing felt the need to throw that in -- it was also at the expense of Sana and Ko's relationship which could have been formed easily in the second half.
That is really the only frustration I had. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this as a binge and loved the three main characters -- I did not skip scene except a few in episode 7 and 8.
The first three episodes are really well done. Perhaps the setting in Thailand really gives it character, or it's the familiar tropes written in a suspenseful setting, or it's all of that and the acting. I hope I keep enjoying the rest of the drama just as much.
The only thing going for it were the scenes with the friendship and Mamura. I'm unsure why the comments think he's an asshole -- he was very respectful and warm, albeit a teenager susceptible to immaturity. I also loved Suzumi! Sad that the potential was lost. I understand it's a manga adaptation, so perhaps that was the limit.
The little tangent that the drama went on for Kotori and Sana's platonic relationship was... unnecessary. I am not sure why the writing felt the need to throw that in -- it was also at the expense of Sana and Ko's relationship which could have been formed easily in the second half.
That is really the only frustration I had. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this as a binge and loved the three main characters -- I did not skip scene except a few in episode 7 and 8.