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Why This Adaptation Worked Better for Me
Well, as someone who watched the OG version a few months ago and only recently got around to this Korean adaptation (because I didn’t want the two to overlap), I honestly think people are being way too harsh on this version.
Look, I love the OG, but this adaptation actually takes the cake for me. I even went back and rewatched the original just to figure out why I liked this one more, since the OG already had a special place in my heart. I wasn’t expecting it to surpass it, but it kind of did.
One of the biggest reasons is how they removed some of the unnecessary, dragging plotlines. For example, the sister storyline in the OG didn’t really impact me, and I was still confused about parts of her role even after finishing it. So I’m actually glad they removed that and instead added the male friend into the main group. That change really worked for me and made the trio (now four) feel more meaningful and emotionally connected.
Also, it’s not a huge deal, but the way the OG jumped between past and present sometimes confused me for a second. The adaptation removed that aspect so everything felt smoother.
Overall, I felt way more emotionally attached to the characters in this version. I loved the dynamic between the four of them, it was so cute and refreshing to watch, and it made everything hit harder for me.
Because of that, I cried a lot more watching this one. In the OG, I mainly cried when the friend found out he died and at the funeral. But in this version? I was crying from the funeral all the way to the end, literally even during the ending credits. Everything just hurt more, in the best way possible. The acting was phenomenal, and the emotional delivery really stayed with me.
So I came here expecting to see people appreciating this adaptation too, but instead I was met with some negative reviews and people saying it’s not worth watching, which I genuinely don’t understand or agree with.
Like… why? What’s so wrong with it?
And well, okay I do understand that nostalgia plays a big role, especially for people who watched and connected with the original first. That first emotional impact tends to stick, and it’s hard not to compare every version after that to how the original made you feel. I also get that some people may prefer the slower tone of the OG or feel attached to certain plotlines that were changed or removed.
At the same time, I think it’s important to separate those feelings from how the adaptation stands on its own. Just because something is different doesn’t automatically make it worse.
And this is coming from someone who didn’t quite connect with the Korean remake of “Someday or One Day,” so I do understand that feeling and I would recommend people to watch the OG more. But even then, I wouldn’t tell people not to watch the remake, because it was still beautiful in its own way.
And well maybe this version felt a bit rushed in some aspects, I can agree with that. But it didn’t really bother me since the OG felt a bit too slow for my taste. I think I just prefer a brighter, more refreshing setup that then hits hard emotionally, rather than something that feels a bit gloomy (in my opinion) from the start.
I just wish more people could appreciate this version for what it is instead of constantly comparing it or dismissing it. Both versions are wonderful in their own ways, so I really hope people give this one a chance, because it’s honestly really good.
Look, I love the OG, but this adaptation actually takes the cake for me. I even went back and rewatched the original just to figure out why I liked this one more, since the OG already had a special place in my heart. I wasn’t expecting it to surpass it, but it kind of did.
One of the biggest reasons is how they removed some of the unnecessary, dragging plotlines. For example, the sister storyline in the OG didn’t really impact me, and I was still confused about parts of her role even after finishing it. So I’m actually glad they removed that and instead added the male friend into the main group. That change really worked for me and made the trio (now four) feel more meaningful and emotionally connected.
Also, it’s not a huge deal, but the way the OG jumped between past and present sometimes confused me for a second. The adaptation removed that aspect so everything felt smoother.
Overall, I felt way more emotionally attached to the characters in this version. I loved the dynamic between the four of them, it was so cute and refreshing to watch, and it made everything hit harder for me.
Because of that, I cried a lot more watching this one. In the OG, I mainly cried when the friend found out he died and at the funeral. But in this version? I was crying from the funeral all the way to the end, literally even during the ending credits. Everything just hurt more, in the best way possible. The acting was phenomenal, and the emotional delivery really stayed with me.
So I came here expecting to see people appreciating this adaptation too, but instead I was met with some negative reviews and people saying it’s not worth watching, which I genuinely don’t understand or agree with.
Like… why? What’s so wrong with it?
And well, okay I do understand that nostalgia plays a big role, especially for people who watched and connected with the original first. That first emotional impact tends to stick, and it’s hard not to compare every version after that to how the original made you feel. I also get that some people may prefer the slower tone of the OG or feel attached to certain plotlines that were changed or removed.
At the same time, I think it’s important to separate those feelings from how the adaptation stands on its own. Just because something is different doesn’t automatically make it worse.
And this is coming from someone who didn’t quite connect with the Korean remake of “Someday or One Day,” so I do understand that feeling and I would recommend people to watch the OG more. But even then, I wouldn’t tell people not to watch the remake, because it was still beautiful in its own way.
And well maybe this version felt a bit rushed in some aspects, I can agree with that. But it didn’t really bother me since the OG felt a bit too slow for my taste. I think I just prefer a brighter, more refreshing setup that then hits hard emotionally, rather than something that feels a bit gloomy (in my opinion) from the start.
I just wish more people could appreciate this version for what it is instead of constantly comparing it or dismissing it. Both versions are wonderful in their own ways, so I really hope people give this one a chance, because it’s honestly really good.
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