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A Hundred Memories: Two Friends, One First Love, One Bus
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes
✨ How would you navigate a friendship tested by first love on a crowded city bus?
📕 Overview
🔹 12 episodes, romance, drama
🔹 Original screenplay (not adapted)
🔹 Kim Da Mi plays Go Yeong Rye, a relatable young woman working as a bus conductor despite her motion sickness.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun plays Seo Jong Hui, a spirited and funny best friend who brightens every moment.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil, an aspiring boxer who brings both charm and conflict to the lives of those around him.
🔹 The story starts when Yeong Rye and Jong Hui meet Han Jae Pil, creating a friendship and hints of a love triangle.
🔹 At the time of this review, 2 episodes have aired
🔹 For now, I’m giving it a 9, but I may adjust as the story unfolds in later episodes.
🌸 How It Felt Watching
🔹 The opening was warm and grounded, depicting two women balancing work, family, and new feelings in 1980s Seoul.
🔹 A nostalgic retro drama that feels like flipping through an old photo album and hoping the central bond remains strong.
🔹 Themes: friendship, first love, loyalty, and family duty
✨ Cast & Acting
🔹 Kim Da Mi portrays Go Yeong Rye as a genuine character, someone you would want by your side.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun portrays Seo Jong Hui, bringing a playful energy that makes every scene feel more vibrant.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil with an intensity and easy charm that naturally stirs things up.
🔹 The supporting cast creates a familiar atmosphere in family scenes, anchoring the story in everyday comfort.
🎞️ Production Style
🔹 1980s Seoul depicted with vintage buses, conductor uniforms, and pay phones for an authentic period feel.
🔹 Costumes are designed in retro styles that accurately reflect the era.
🔹 With only 2 episodes aired, the pacing felt a little slow to me, but it may pick up as the story develops.
☕ Tea Notes
🔹 What worked: The performances are compelling, highlighting the theme of friendship and featuring nostalgic details from the period.
🔹 What did not: The slower early pace might not appeal to everyone, though it could change in later episodes.
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 9/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: Full of flavor, really enjoyed this one
✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, this one felt like a letter from a friend I did not want to put down
✨ How would you navigate a friendship tested by first love on a crowded city bus?
📕 Overview
🔹 12 episodes, romance, drama
🔹 Original screenplay (not adapted)
🔹 Kim Da Mi plays Go Yeong Rye, a relatable young woman working as a bus conductor despite her motion sickness.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun plays Seo Jong Hui, a spirited and funny best friend who brightens every moment.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil, an aspiring boxer who brings both charm and conflict to the lives of those around him.
🔹 The story starts when Yeong Rye and Jong Hui meet Han Jae Pil, creating a friendship and hints of a love triangle.
🔹 At the time of this review, 2 episodes have aired
🔹 For now, I’m giving it a 9, but I may adjust as the story unfolds in later episodes.
🌸 How It Felt Watching
🔹 The opening was warm and grounded, depicting two women balancing work, family, and new feelings in 1980s Seoul.
🔹 A nostalgic retro drama that feels like flipping through an old photo album and hoping the central bond remains strong.
🔹 Themes: friendship, first love, loyalty, and family duty
✨ Cast & Acting
🔹 Kim Da Mi portrays Go Yeong Rye as a genuine character, someone you would want by your side.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun portrays Seo Jong Hui, bringing a playful energy that makes every scene feel more vibrant.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil with an intensity and easy charm that naturally stirs things up.
🔹 The supporting cast creates a familiar atmosphere in family scenes, anchoring the story in everyday comfort.
🎞️ Production Style
🔹 1980s Seoul depicted with vintage buses, conductor uniforms, and pay phones for an authentic period feel.
🔹 Costumes are designed in retro styles that accurately reflect the era.
🔹 With only 2 episodes aired, the pacing felt a little slow to me, but it may pick up as the story develops.
☕ Tea Notes
🔹 What worked: The performances are compelling, highlighting the theme of friendship and featuring nostalgic details from the period.
🔹 What did not: The slower early pace might not appeal to everyone, though it could change in later episodes.
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 9/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: Full of flavor, really enjoyed this one
✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, this one felt like a letter from a friend I did not want to put down
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