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How to Buy a Friend korean drama review
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How to Buy a Friend
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by champagneproblems
Feb 9, 2025
8 of 8 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 6.5
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 1.5

What the hell, sure

Despite a strong premise the show fell apart due to weak storytelling. The mystery, which should have been the core of the drama, was sidelined by an unnecessary romance, taking attention away from Donhyuk, who was the emotional core of the story and the character most connected to the mystery. His arc felt incomplete and unsatisfying, which made the resolution of the entire mystery feel hollow.

The pacing of the show was completely off and everything had to be rushed at the end. The climax had no buildup and the antagonist’s downfall lacked any impact. While the cast gave strong performances, the weak script wasted their potential, which makes the drama ultimately forgettable.
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