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.
Yes hunni… she’s the actress the incredible Park Hae Young chose, she’s an incredible writer that wrote…
Both are great, but if you're deciding where to start, I’d personally go with My Mister. It’s a bit more accessible, while My Liberation Notes can feel a little abstract and slow for some viewers, though it’s also an excellent drama in its own right.
If you get through the first 4 episodes of My Mister, the emotional payoff is incredible. In my opinion it’s one of the most powerful experiences in Korean drama.
As far as I can tell, nothing particularly looks different. If the work hasn’t been seen yet, how would anyone know whether any weight change was necessary for the role?
I completely get this. Mr. Sunshine was one of those dramas that didn’t just end — it lingered. The quiet emotions, the silence between lines, and the way each character carried their own pain all felt deeply human. Eugene Choi and Ae-shin didn’t feel like characters so much as memories.
I felt something very similar when I watched the Korean drama My Mister. Different stories, but the same emotional weight and restraint — the kind that stays with you long after it ends.
Both, in their own ways, felt less like shows and more like experiences.
If you enjoyed this, I also recommend Six Flying Dragons and Tree with Deep Roots. They’re in the same universe, with Dragons serving as a prequel to Tree, but both can be watched independently.
I've seen Liberation Notes--a great series, but I have yet to watch Reply 1988, which everyone is telling me to…
Six Flying Dragons felt like it was on the same level as Game of Thrones for me — really epic and powerful. I looked into Mr. Sunshine a bit after your comment, and it really seems like my kind of show, so I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
Your review of My Dearest was a pleasure to read — you captured so much of what makes the drama feel epic and deeply human. I really enjoyed it as well.
Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to other Korean dramas with a similar emotional depth, like My Liberation Notes, Reply 1988, and Six Flying Dragons — which, honestly, is not only the best historical drama I’ve seen, but one of the best dramas I’ve ever watched, period. I’ve also been watching Light Shop, from the writer of Moving, and I like how it calmly tells stories about people, their pasts, and the things they carry with them in life.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts — I really appreciated your review.
wait so they will have entirely different characters? No Bongseok and his family and also Huisu?
“I don’t think that’s the case. I can’t say every core character will show up, but I do think some of the main Moving characters will continue to appear in some way.
could season 3 be based on the continuation after timing/bridge then? because from what i read kang full is still…
Yes, that would be Hidden. I’m not sure if Hidden is the definitive final part of Kang Full’s universe, but as far as I know, it’s considered the latest part of the universe, even though it hasn’t been published yet. And in the original webtoon continuity, the Kang Full universe includes Timing, Bridge, Apartment, and Again before Hidden.
I don’t know the exact direction of the drama yet, so this is only my speculation. My guess is that Bong-seok’s story will continue in Season 3 once the hiatus related to his absence is naturally resolved. Either way, don’t worry. There’s a high chance that Season 2 will be based on either Timing or Bridge, both of which are excellent stories that are considered just as popular as Moving. Personally, I think Timing delivers the same emotional impact as Moving but with a much tighter and more finely crafted narrative, while Bridge is a genuinely thrilling story.
And just so you know, Timing doesn’t include Bong-seok at all, but it’s widely regarded as one of the best webtoons ever. Youngtak, the time-manipulating character, is absolutely phenomenal.
I’ve loved the Spirit Fingers webtoon since 2017, so I’m really enjoying the drama too. The one you mentioned sounds interesting — I should check it out.
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.
If you get through the first 4 episodes of My Mister, the emotional payoff is incredible. In my opinion it’s one of the most powerful experiences in Korean drama.
I felt something very similar when I watched the Korean drama My Mister. Different stories, but the same emotional weight and restraint — the kind that stays with you long after it ends.
Both, in their own ways, felt less like shows and more like experiences.
They’re in the same universe, with Dragons serving as a prequel to Tree, but both can be watched independently.
I looked into Mr. Sunshine a bit after your comment, and it really seems like my kind of show, so I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to other Korean dramas with a similar emotional depth, like My Liberation Notes, Reply 1988, and Six Flying Dragons — which, honestly, is not only the best historical drama I’ve seen, but one of the best dramas I’ve ever watched, period. I’ve also been watching Light Shop, from the writer of Moving, and I like how it calmly tells stories about people, their pasts, and the things they carry with them in life.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts — I really appreciated your review.
Either way, don’t worry. There’s a high chance that Season 2 will be based on either Timing or Bridge, both of which are excellent stories that are considered just as popular as Moving. Personally, I think Timing delivers the same emotional impact as Moving but with a much tighter and more finely crafted narrative, while Bridge is a genuinely thrilling story.
And just so you know, Timing doesn’t include Bong-seok at all, but it’s widely regarded as one of the best webtoons ever. Youngtak, the time-manipulating character, is absolutely phenomenal.