5
A sweet, old school rom-com
Please allow me to state this up front, this show is refreshingly watchable and enjoyable. It only sucks when you try to write its review. ;)
There can be no doubt this is a rom-com. Both the 'rom' and the 'com' are front and centre. There is a token amount of angst and no evil antagonist. We can talk about the handsome ML and the chemistry of the OTP, but I'd be just paraphrasing my other reviews.
From the start, the ML is portrayed as a simple, thuggish person. His reputation precedes him. The FL being a new teacher in town is in no position to judge. Everything points to a difficult relationship if one is even possible.
Their romantic journey is this show's foundation. There are minor side plots, but they are of little consequence. In most cases, they fold back into the A-plot.
In that sense, the show is as straightforward as a k-drama can get. Other than a bit of push-pull, their love line is on rails. Is this a bad thing? When you consider walking home after dark can be fraught in other k-dramas, it is a breath of fresh air.
Once their misunderstanding is cleared up there is literally One True Way. To be fair, their romance is swoon worthy. There is a decent amount of skinship that looks natural. Our OTP do look good together. I can't complain.
The poor SML doesn't stand a chance. He had a go and realised he stood zero chance with the FL and bowed out gracefully. If anything, his bromance with the ML feels stronger! Maybe I'll give him the Second Lead Syndrome as the consolation prize. ;)
BTW, there are two other CP's. They consume some screentime and provided minor distractions.
Beneath the surface, this drama is quite moralistic. It doesn't hold back when it comes to life lessons. People make mistakes, learn from it. Don't judge a book by its cover, etc, etc. It is quite old school in that way. It is not quite preachy, but the messages are unmistakable.
In the end, this series is angst lite, sweet and easily digestible. Production value is good, OST is fine. Acting is solid. Most actors are in their comfort zone. It is the perfect tonic for our troubled times. Its highs and lows are well modulated. Unfortunately, it will also melt quickly from our consciousness like hailstones in a summer storm. Enjoy it while you can. Peace.
There can be no doubt this is a rom-com. Both the 'rom' and the 'com' are front and centre. There is a token amount of angst and no evil antagonist. We can talk about the handsome ML and the chemistry of the OTP, but I'd be just paraphrasing my other reviews.
From the start, the ML is portrayed as a simple, thuggish person. His reputation precedes him. The FL being a new teacher in town is in no position to judge. Everything points to a difficult relationship if one is even possible.
Their romantic journey is this show's foundation. There are minor side plots, but they are of little consequence. In most cases, they fold back into the A-plot.
In that sense, the show is as straightforward as a k-drama can get. Other than a bit of push-pull, their love line is on rails. Is this a bad thing? When you consider walking home after dark can be fraught in other k-dramas, it is a breath of fresh air.
Once their misunderstanding is cleared up there is literally One True Way. To be fair, their romance is swoon worthy. There is a decent amount of skinship that looks natural. Our OTP do look good together. I can't complain.
The poor SML doesn't stand a chance. He had a go and realised he stood zero chance with the FL and bowed out gracefully. If anything, his bromance with the ML feels stronger! Maybe I'll give him the Second Lead Syndrome as the consolation prize. ;)
BTW, there are two other CP's. They consume some screentime and provided minor distractions.
Beneath the surface, this drama is quite moralistic. It doesn't hold back when it comes to life lessons. People make mistakes, learn from it. Don't judge a book by its cover, etc, etc. It is quite old school in that way. It is not quite preachy, but the messages are unmistakable.
In the end, this series is angst lite, sweet and easily digestible. Production value is good, OST is fine. Acting is solid. Most actors are in their comfort zone. It is the perfect tonic for our troubled times. Its highs and lows are well modulated. Unfortunately, it will also melt quickly from our consciousness like hailstones in a summer storm. Enjoy it while you can. Peace.
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