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The chemistry was electric, but the finale lost its charge
It’s been more than two years since I last finished a Korean drama. This series relives my younger years of being fond of K-dramas, especially rom-coms. Both of the leads are among my favorites, considering their impressive track records and the great roles they’ve played in previous shows. I trusted Kim Young Kwang and Chae Soo Bin to deliver cute chemistry and outstanding performances, and they did!
The earlier EPs really made me sacrifice sleep just to binge-watch them. They were so entertaining and chaotically funny! The whole “recharge my heart” concept revolving around Na Bo Bae and her electric powers was executed so well. She will be Pikachu, if Pikachu were to live as a human. I was satisfied with how they incorporated her electrical abilities into the story, properly exploring both their advantages and disadvantages. There were several EPs that highlighted how her powers benefited the storyline, and I absolutely adore that.
Na Bo Bae’s relationship with her family and best friend were beautiful to watch. They showed how important it is to have a support system, even when you suddenly find yourself dealing with an unusual power. Baek Ho Rang, on the other hand, was the usual rich man with a cold personality that we often see in K-dramas. There wasn’t really anything new about his character, except for his recharging heart needs, but I think that was part of his charm, too. I was just as fascinated by and in love with his character as I was with Bo Bae.
Second-lead syndrome is practically a staple in the K-drama world, and I loved the buildup and presence of Ji Eun Ho, a big star who had been our leading lady’s number one fan since the beginning of his career. Of course, I was also looking at some good jealousy scenes, and he definitely delivered. He makes Ho Rang burn with jealousy.
Now, here comes the villain who drained almost all the love I had for this show.
First of all, I really hated how the antagonists kept winning in almost EPs of the second half of the show. Only for the much-anticipated sweet revenge and severe punishments to never actually happen, or, at best, to be given very little time in the finale. We were told that the cousin and his mother were already out of the picture, but was that really enough? Their downfall deserved proper scenes and execution, not just a quick explanation. The same goes for the female love rival and the traitorous annoying man secretary. I wanted to see all of them behind bars. I wanted actual scenes showing them facing the consequences of their actions, not just verbal confirmation that everything had been taken care of, that easily.
How am I supposed to fully enjoy the lead’s sweet moments and emotional reconnection when the villains’ misdeeds haven’t been properly addressed?
The grandmother was also part of this drama’s little hell club. She only pushed the main antagonists to become even more evil, making everything more frustrating to watch. Still, I always say that whenever I see Kim Mi Kyung in a drama, there’s a 90% chance that the drama will be amazing. She was another reason I had high expectations for this series.
I obviously wanted to give this drama a higher rating, but after all my ranting about the villains, I believe my final rating is justified. They gave me butterflies, but then again forgot to give me justice. Not really a big requirement as a rom-com, but still needed to close the story properly. Unfortunately, the ending felt flat.
The earlier EPs really made me sacrifice sleep just to binge-watch them. They were so entertaining and chaotically funny! The whole “recharge my heart” concept revolving around Na Bo Bae and her electric powers was executed so well. She will be Pikachu, if Pikachu were to live as a human. I was satisfied with how they incorporated her electrical abilities into the story, properly exploring both their advantages and disadvantages. There were several EPs that highlighted how her powers benefited the storyline, and I absolutely adore that.
Na Bo Bae’s relationship with her family and best friend were beautiful to watch. They showed how important it is to have a support system, even when you suddenly find yourself dealing with an unusual power. Baek Ho Rang, on the other hand, was the usual rich man with a cold personality that we often see in K-dramas. There wasn’t really anything new about his character, except for his recharging heart needs, but I think that was part of his charm, too. I was just as fascinated by and in love with his character as I was with Bo Bae.
Second-lead syndrome is practically a staple in the K-drama world, and I loved the buildup and presence of Ji Eun Ho, a big star who had been our leading lady’s number one fan since the beginning of his career. Of course, I was also looking at some good jealousy scenes, and he definitely delivered. He makes Ho Rang burn with jealousy.
Now, here comes the villain who drained almost all the love I had for this show.
First of all, I really hated how the antagonists kept winning in almost EPs of the second half of the show. Only for the much-anticipated sweet revenge and severe punishments to never actually happen, or, at best, to be given very little time in the finale. We were told that the cousin and his mother were already out of the picture, but was that really enough? Their downfall deserved proper scenes and execution, not just a quick explanation. The same goes for the female love rival and the traitorous annoying man secretary. I wanted to see all of them behind bars. I wanted actual scenes showing them facing the consequences of their actions, not just verbal confirmation that everything had been taken care of, that easily.
How am I supposed to fully enjoy the lead’s sweet moments and emotional reconnection when the villains’ misdeeds haven’t been properly addressed?
The grandmother was also part of this drama’s little hell club. She only pushed the main antagonists to become even more evil, making everything more frustrating to watch. Still, I always say that whenever I see Kim Mi Kyung in a drama, there’s a 90% chance that the drama will be amazing. She was another reason I had high expectations for this series.
I obviously wanted to give this drama a higher rating, but after all my ranting about the villains, I believe my final rating is justified. They gave me butterflies, but then again forgot to give me justice. Not really a big requirement as a rom-com, but still needed to close the story properly. Unfortunately, the ending felt flat.
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