THE GOLDEN STANDARD FOR ALL BLS
Was this drama without flaws? No, it wasn't. But for some reason this drama spoke to me like no other. I was captivated by the magnificent story, humane characters and emotional charge all the way through every episode. There were some themes that I wish had been more developed, there were some clichés and slip-ups script-wise but overall this was a drama that made me cry... no, not cry... bawl my eyes out at several times throughout its duration. I will gladly go back to these characters that are actually full-fledged and embark on logical and satisfying personal journeys which also blossom into a beautiful feeling. I love the way this show was written, the way it handled its tone and characters and although it is by no means perfect, it is now one of my favorite dramas of all time.Was this review helpful to you?
The Power of Waiting
Started watching it mostly for Junseo, but unfortunately, I feel like his character was kinda undercooked. Junseo had some emotional scenes and in the last two episodes he really proved himself as an actor, but Daon's character was a wet blanket to me and his character arc felt out of place. Though, I did like that despite being pushed around all the time, he still tried to fight for himself. Other than that, I was especially impressed with Kim Hoyoung's performance as Shin Jaemin and totally fell in love with Cha Sunhyung as Ju Seonghyeon. Cha Jungwoo's character had some nice development that felt natural (but the guy desperately needs to go to therapy). Some of the other plot points could have been better developed (like the whole part with Daon's family) but I guess the budget was not unlimited. At times the show tried to be more creative with its cinematography, which I appreciated. The bolder moments that the creators tried to go for were also a nice element that made the series stand out from other works in this genre. Overall, Secret Relationships was frustrating at times but definitely worth the watch for the chemistry between the main leads and and its intriguing (though underdeveloped) plot.Was this review helpful to you?
