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You and Me Against (almost all) the World
Thought of having this headline cause from the start of this series, there are many struggles already for both Kang Hee and Yeon Soo. They are not supposed to suffer for whatever wrongs their parents had done, however, society has a way of condemning the innocent with the guilty.
With a small town like this, everyone knows everyone and rumors are inevitable. These two lead characters suffered much from the voices of the past. The oppositions to them being together brought a strain to their relationship. Though they had promised to ignore the noise, still Kang Hee struggled.
What can I say about the characters portrayed here?
1. Kang Hee - a complex character, talented and rose above the prejudices at work. When, finally, someone recognized her talent, then came the time to face her past. Towards the end, she learned something about her friends, her dad and even the other people in the town.
2. Yeon Soo - a quiet and gentle man who chose to stay in their hometown and loves Kang Hee no matter how difficult she may be. I think he has the most development, as Kang Hee said that he had changed. He may not fully understand Kang Hee, but he patiently waited for her to be ready.
3. Chun Pil - a man of few words, misunderstood by his daughter, kept his sanity in managing the motel despite of his own personal struggle. He did not let his daughter be burdened. This character has a big heart for caring for the boys who were not cared for by their own parents.
4. The Gangsters - despite of the struggles these leads had, they have good friends who stayed with them up to adulthood. Each has their own struggles, all because of the prejudices from other townspeople.
5. Yeon Soo's mom - she is one of the characters that you would hate. She does not see her own mistakes and points the mistakes of the elders upon Kang Hee. She is selfish and not really after the happiness of her son.
6. Kang Hee's colleagues in Seoul - they are the ones who had supported her in her journey as a designer.
This series does not have the loud wailing and shouting battles, except for Yeon Soo's mom. Both Lee Se Young and Na In Woo have delivered a rollercoaster of emotions as they fight for their love for each other and rise above their challenges. Even their young versions did great in their acting. People can be unforgiving, but what needs to happen is to forgive oneself first in order to move past the struggles. And it is not all You and Me Against the World, for there a few who had supported them either silently or partially.
Kang Hee said as a child, that to love is to hold one's hand or to hug someone. It may be such a light idea for a child, but it conveys comfort and protection to the one we love. And towards the end, there is forgiveness and reconciliation - as they open up their hearts to love and acceptance.
Reflecting on the series lessons:
So let us love unwavering, keep holding the hands of our loved ones no matter how hard life can be. Let go of the past and use them to strengthen our resolve, our faith in God and men. Live in the now free of regrets and move forward to be the better version of yourself.
With a small town like this, everyone knows everyone and rumors are inevitable. These two lead characters suffered much from the voices of the past. The oppositions to them being together brought a strain to their relationship. Though they had promised to ignore the noise, still Kang Hee struggled.
What can I say about the characters portrayed here?
1. Kang Hee - a complex character, talented and rose above the prejudices at work. When, finally, someone recognized her talent, then came the time to face her past. Towards the end, she learned something about her friends, her dad and even the other people in the town.
2. Yeon Soo - a quiet and gentle man who chose to stay in their hometown and loves Kang Hee no matter how difficult she may be. I think he has the most development, as Kang Hee said that he had changed. He may not fully understand Kang Hee, but he patiently waited for her to be ready.
3. Chun Pil - a man of few words, misunderstood by his daughter, kept his sanity in managing the motel despite of his own personal struggle. He did not let his daughter be burdened. This character has a big heart for caring for the boys who were not cared for by their own parents.
4. The Gangsters - despite of the struggles these leads had, they have good friends who stayed with them up to adulthood. Each has their own struggles, all because of the prejudices from other townspeople.
5. Yeon Soo's mom - she is one of the characters that you would hate. She does not see her own mistakes and points the mistakes of the elders upon Kang Hee. She is selfish and not really after the happiness of her son.
6. Kang Hee's colleagues in Seoul - they are the ones who had supported her in her journey as a designer.
This series does not have the loud wailing and shouting battles, except for Yeon Soo's mom. Both Lee Se Young and Na In Woo have delivered a rollercoaster of emotions as they fight for their love for each other and rise above their challenges. Even their young versions did great in their acting. People can be unforgiving, but what needs to happen is to forgive oneself first in order to move past the struggles. And it is not all You and Me Against the World, for there a few who had supported them either silently or partially.
Kang Hee said as a child, that to love is to hold one's hand or to hug someone. It may be such a light idea for a child, but it conveys comfort and protection to the one we love. And towards the end, there is forgiveness and reconciliation - as they open up their hearts to love and acceptance.
Reflecting on the series lessons:
So let us love unwavering, keep holding the hands of our loved ones no matter how hard life can be. Let go of the past and use them to strengthen our resolve, our faith in God and men. Live in the now free of regrets and move forward to be the better version of yourself.
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