If You Make Excuses, You Lose
"We lost because we didn't have enough money? I didn't go to college as I didn't have tutors. I lost because I was sick. Everyone can't be in same environment. They are fighting with what they have. If we make excuses, we'll lose in same way again." -- Baek Seung Soo
That encapsulated the driving force in Stove League: to face the obstacles and overcome them without excuses or whining.
I love baseball (go, KC Royals!) and Namkoong Min's acting, so this was a treat to watch. There was a huge cast of great actors but no cardboard characters; they all existed for a purpose. The story was superb with twists, losses, wins, and great personal development arcs. Oh Jung Se played a complex villain. Watching his story develop was satisfying.
I was a wee disappointed with the ending, but I reminded myself that the Korean drama culture is more about enduring rather than winning.
That encapsulated the driving force in Stove League: to face the obstacles and overcome them without excuses or whining.
I love baseball (go, KC Royals!) and Namkoong Min's acting, so this was a treat to watch. There was a huge cast of great actors but no cardboard characters; they all existed for a purpose. The story was superb with twists, losses, wins, and great personal development arcs. Oh Jung Se played a complex villain. Watching his story develop was satisfying.
I was a wee disappointed with the ending, but I reminded myself that the Korean drama culture is more about enduring rather than winning.
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