Great review—really enjoyed reading it! You captured the characters and their growth perfectly, especially Gunwoo and Woojin. I totally agree that Season 2 felt much tighter and more satisfying.
are you aware that a lot of popular kdrama are adaptation of some chinese drama?
I wouldn’t say ‘a lot’. There are a few well-known cases like Moon Lovers, Mr. Queen, or Family by Choice, but they’re relatively rare. Most K-dramas are actually based on webtoons or original scripts. If there are more examples, I’d be curious to hear them.
Interesting, I gave it a 10/10.The concept of the recarnation story and karmic punishment is incredibly asian…
If you're calling it ‘westernized’ based on the execution, most genre shows these days follow pretty similar global conventions. So within that same genre, what criteria would you use to distinguish a show that isn’t ‘westernized’? Any examples? Or would you say most of them fall into that category?
The funniest thing about Jung Ji Hun’s character is, it makes a lot of money but seems so miserly. lol Keeps…
I might be wrong, but I saw him more as an intermediary rather than a subordinate. He even says at the beginning that whenever he’s asked to handle something, the money just falls into his lap.
I wasn’t expecting much, but after the first episode of season 2, it turned out way better than I thought—and honestly, it felt even more immersive than season 1.
Driving under the influence isn’t something that can be brushed off as “just fiction.” It’s a serious issue with real-world consequences, including preventable loss of life. Because media can shape how people perceive certain behaviors, raising concerns about these depictions isn’t an overreaction—it’s a reasonable response. This isn’t about taking anything away from entertainment, but about recognizing that how things are portrayed can have broader implications. Speaking up in this context is also an exercise of freedom of expression, not a restriction of it. If even small discussions like this help raise awareness and reduce harm, then there’s clear value in having them.
I need more heartwarming and light-hearted drama like this, I'm craving for more, I like this kind of family drama…
I’d recommend both Once Again (a 2020 Korean drama) and Reply 1988! One’s a longer daily drama, and the other is shorter, but both are super heartwarming family dramas .
I feel like at this point this happens every time lol. They run strict schedule so they shouldn't be surprised…
I understand the show runs on a strict schedule, but from what I saw it wasn't a long speech — it seemed to be cut off after about a minute, and the others on stage didn't really get a chance to speak.
I really like this perspective. I never consciously thought of Jun Seo as the protagonist while watching the drama, but he was definitely the character who stayed with me the most. After reading your interpretation, it actually makes a lot of sense. In many ways, he really does feel like the starting point of everything and the one who brings all the friends back together. I hadn’t thought about it that way before.
I get where you're coming from, but I personally saw some of those things a bit differently. For me, Gicheol’s emotional decisions and his dynamic with Junmo were actually part of what made the story interesting. But I can also see why it might not work for everyone.
Really enjoyed your review — you summed up the themes of the drama really well.
If you’re looking for more from the same writer, I’d definitely recommend Tree With Deep Roots. It takes place in the same world as Six Flying Dragons, so it feels like a really natural follow-up.
You might also enjoy Queen Seondeok as well. It’s not directly connected to the same story, but it’s written by the same writer and has a lot of the same strengths when it comes to political intrigue, strategy, and strong characters.
I haven't watched this drama yet, but I really enjoyed reading your review. Your comparison to Scrubs was especially interesting, and the way you described the balance between comedy and humanity made me curious about the show. Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review — it actually made me want to give this drama a try. I'm currently in the middle of Six Flying Dragons, but I'll definitely check this out once I finish it.
If there are more examples, I’d be curious to hear them.
So within that same genre, what criteria would you use to distinguish a show that isn’t ‘westernized’? Any examples?
Or would you say most of them fall into that category?
If you’re looking for more from the same writer, I’d definitely recommend Tree With Deep Roots. It takes place in the same world as Six Flying Dragons, so it feels like a really natural follow-up.
You might also enjoy Queen Seondeok as well. It’s not directly connected to the same story, but it’s written by the same writer and has a lot of the same strengths when it comes to political intrigue, strategy, and strong characters.