Drunk on Friendship
Work Later, Drink Now was such an unexpected comfort watch for me. I always appreciate a good show that doesn’t demand your full attention or emotional investment just to keep up. This drama is exactly that; easy, enjoyable, and surprisingly heartfelt.
At its core, the show is a celebration of female friendship. It doesn’t try to dissect every facet of what friendships between women can be, nor does it dwell on the darker or more complicated sides. Instead, it focuses on the warmth, loyalty, and joy that come from having friends who are truly your chosen family. Normally, I might take issue with a drama avoiding the complexities, but with its short episode count, I think it was wise to highlight what it could portray best.
One of my favorite things is how the three women are fundamentally different. They don’t share similar interests, personalities, or life goals except for their love of drinking. That’s what brings them together, but it’s their genuine love for one another that keeps them together.
The friendship is everything. It’s the kind of bond that lasts a lifetime, the friends who become family, the ones you share your best and worst moments with, and still end up at the same table laughing and drinking together.
They’re strong and independent in their own ways, and the show lets them be messy, loud, rude, chaotic, vulnerable, and resilient; traits usually reserved for male characters. They drink, smoke, curse, fight, and have casual sex, and the story never shames them for it. Their sexuality, choices, and identities are treated with honesty and without judgement. They don’t have to be extraordinary; they’re allowed to just be.
I loved all three actresses. Jung Eun-ji and Han Sunhwa were perfect in their roles, and Lee Sun-bin, my first time watching her was a wonderful surprise.
The romances are handled with so much care too. No loud, alpha-male tropes here; just quiet, sincere men who stay in the background and yearn. Even better, the women’s relationships don’t define them; they simply add another layer to their lives.
Of course, the show isn’t without flaws. Some storylines feel like filler, lacking progression or resolution. Certain characters like the intern take up screen time without contributing much to the plot. But honestly, these are small issues and easy to overlook when everything else works so well.
Overall, Work Later, Drink Now is a fun, warm, and refreshing drama that celebrates women, friendship, and the freedom to live life unapologetically. I enjoyed every moment.
At its core, the show is a celebration of female friendship. It doesn’t try to dissect every facet of what friendships between women can be, nor does it dwell on the darker or more complicated sides. Instead, it focuses on the warmth, loyalty, and joy that come from having friends who are truly your chosen family. Normally, I might take issue with a drama avoiding the complexities, but with its short episode count, I think it was wise to highlight what it could portray best.
One of my favorite things is how the three women are fundamentally different. They don’t share similar interests, personalities, or life goals except for their love of drinking. That’s what brings them together, but it’s their genuine love for one another that keeps them together.
The friendship is everything. It’s the kind of bond that lasts a lifetime, the friends who become family, the ones you share your best and worst moments with, and still end up at the same table laughing and drinking together.
They’re strong and independent in their own ways, and the show lets them be messy, loud, rude, chaotic, vulnerable, and resilient; traits usually reserved for male characters. They drink, smoke, curse, fight, and have casual sex, and the story never shames them for it. Their sexuality, choices, and identities are treated with honesty and without judgement. They don’t have to be extraordinary; they’re allowed to just be.
I loved all three actresses. Jung Eun-ji and Han Sunhwa were perfect in their roles, and Lee Sun-bin, my first time watching her was a wonderful surprise.
The romances are handled with so much care too. No loud, alpha-male tropes here; just quiet, sincere men who stay in the background and yearn. Even better, the women’s relationships don’t define them; they simply add another layer to their lives.
Of course, the show isn’t without flaws. Some storylines feel like filler, lacking progression or resolution. Certain characters like the intern take up screen time without contributing much to the plot. But honestly, these are small issues and easy to overlook when everything else works so well.
Overall, Work Later, Drink Now is a fun, warm, and refreshing drama that celebrates women, friendship, and the freedom to live life unapologetically. I enjoyed every moment.
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