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“𝘠𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳. 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦. 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯.” — I don’t know why, but this quote hit me so hard. It felt like a quiet reminder for people who feel stuck.
Feeling I had while watching Our Unwritten Seoul — quiet, uncertain, but weirdly comforting. This drama surprised me.
Our Unwritten Seoul was soft, painful, and very personal. It just sits beside you quietly, and somehow, you start to feel it more and more.

The story follows two twin sisters — Miji and Mirae — who are completely opposite in every way. But what got me is that they’re both quietly struggling, just in different directions. One keeps running away, the other keeps holding it in. And the moment they decide to switch lives? That’s when things start shifting. Not just in their circumstances, but in how they start noticing themselves again — the parts they forgot, avoided, or never understood. I really liked how subtle it was. Not dramatic. Just raw, small, everyday moments where you could see the cracks.

Miji was reckless, messy, loud — but there was so much softness in her. Her smile didn’t always reach her eyes. And Mirae, on the other hand, had that cold, closed-off vibe. But she wasn’t cold — just scared. And tired. I related to both of them at different points.

But Mirae and Sejin… I honestly wish we got to see more of them.
Their relationship had this soft, quiet feeling to it. It was a little clumsy, but still warm in its own way. And I really liked that about them — how they didn’t try too hard, how it all felt natural. But compared to Miji and Hosu, their story felt a bit distant. Not emotionally — just in how the drama showed them. Mirae honestly felt like a side character in her own story.

Most of the time, it felt like we were only shown the surface of their bond — a few sweet moments here and there — but not enough to fully understand what was going on inside them. I kept waiting for a scene that would really let us sit with Mirae’s thoughts or show Sejin in a deeper light. But that scene never really came. I just wanted to know what they were feeling, what they were holding back, how they were growing together. Because I know there was more. The drama just didn’t give it enough time.
So even though I liked them as a couple, and I did feel connected to them in some way, I was left wanting. Not in a bad way, just in that quiet “I wish we saw more” kind of way.

This drama also made space for the struggles of the moms, and I appreciated that. Their moments weren’t loud either, but they said a lot. Just like the younger characters, they were doing their best to carry pain while trying to protect someone else. The contrast between how they expressed pain — one through quiet sacrifice, the other through open frustration — felt honest. They weren’t perfect, but they were real.

This drama doesn't sugarcoat anything. It digs into workplace bullying, family pressure, and all that heavy stuff we deal with in real life. But here's the thing - it never felt preachy or like it was trying too hard to make a point. It just... showed you these people's lives and let you feel what they felt.

The flashbacks were beautiful. They didn’t feel forced at all. Every memory added something new to how we saw the characters. You could tell this was well-made. Thoughtfully written. Emotionally layered. Even the silences felt meaningful.

Acting-wise, Park Bo Young was incredible. She made Miji and Mirae feel like completely different people. Their voices, their eyes, their energy — everything was distinct. I didn't feel confused. And Park Jinyoung as Hosu? He managed to make me cry with a single glance. Ugh. It was all in his eyes. The way he spoke softly. The way he looked at people. It felt so real. He made Hosu feel like someone who’s been holding it together for way too long. I loved how grounded and genuine he felt in every scene.
Now about Sejin — omg I wish he had more scenes because I really liked his vibe.
The supporting cast also brought so much warmth. Especially the younger versions of the twins were cast so well! The mothers — both the twins’ mom and Hosu’s. I loved how layered they felt.
The acting felt real — not exaggerated, not stiff, just soft and believable. Every emotion just right.

The cinematography was calm and beautiful.

I don’t know how to describe the overall feeling of this drama, but this is like a quiet ache — the kind that slowly grows on you and stays long after the final episode. Our Unwritten Seoul surprised me. It didn’t shout or try to impress. It just quietly told a story of pain, growth, and rediscovery. Miji & Hosu’s journey broke and healed me. Mirae & Sejin’s moments were soft and sweet — and I truly wish we got to see more of their hearts.

It’s not perfect. But it’s honest.
A gentle, emotional watch. Raw in a soft way.