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A Promising Start That Fades Too Soon(for me)
Set in the 1960s on Jeju Island, this heartfelt drama follows Oh Ae-sun( played by IU), a bold and rebellious young woman who dreams of becoming a poet despite growing up in poverty. With no access to formal education, she refuses to let her circumstances define her, expressing herself through her love for literature.
On the other hand, Yang Gwan-sik(played by park bo-gum) is a hardworking and reserved man who has always silently watched over Ae-sun. Though he doesn’t say much, his actions speak volumes, his unwavering devotion to her shapes the course of both their lives.
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I have to say, I loved the beginning of this drama. The setting in the 1960s made it feel unique since I don’t usually watch K-dramas from that time period. The historical backdrop added an interesting layer, and the acting was incredibly realistic—IU and Park Bo-gum truly carried the emotions of the story.
But despite the strong start, I ended up dropping it. The romance followed the usual K-drama formula, and once the couple got together, there just weren’t enough exciting moments or new phases to keep me hooked. It started feeling like many other slow-burn romance dramas, and the lack of action made it drag for me.
Yes, it made me cry, and that’s thanks to the brilliant acting, especially from IU and Park Bo-gum. If it weren’t for them, I probably would’ve dropped it after the first episode (not saying other actors are bad! 🙏).
As for the OST, I honestly didn’t notice anything particularly memorable. No standout music or songs stuck with me after watching.
Final thoughts? If you’ve seen a lot of romance K-dramas, this one might feel overrated because it doesn’t bring anything new past the initial setup. It’s beautifully acted but lacks enough twists or action to keep it truly engaging.
On the other hand, Yang Gwan-sik(played by park bo-gum) is a hardworking and reserved man who has always silently watched over Ae-sun. Though he doesn’t say much, his actions speak volumes, his unwavering devotion to her shapes the course of both their lives.
Reviewww~~~:
I have to say, I loved the beginning of this drama. The setting in the 1960s made it feel unique since I don’t usually watch K-dramas from that time period. The historical backdrop added an interesting layer, and the acting was incredibly realistic—IU and Park Bo-gum truly carried the emotions of the story.
But despite the strong start, I ended up dropping it. The romance followed the usual K-drama formula, and once the couple got together, there just weren’t enough exciting moments or new phases to keep me hooked. It started feeling like many other slow-burn romance dramas, and the lack of action made it drag for me.
Yes, it made me cry, and that’s thanks to the brilliant acting, especially from IU and Park Bo-gum. If it weren’t for them, I probably would’ve dropped it after the first episode (not saying other actors are bad! 🙏).
As for the OST, I honestly didn’t notice anything particularly memorable. No standout music or songs stuck with me after watching.
Final thoughts? If you’ve seen a lot of romance K-dramas, this one might feel overrated because it doesn’t bring anything new past the initial setup. It’s beautifully acted but lacks enough twists or action to keep it truly engaging.
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