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An excellent drama for those who watch until the end, accepting imperfect characters.
Well, here we go.
Easily one of the best dramas I've ever watched, and by writing this, I know I'll be disagreeing with most of the comments, and that's perfectly fine by me.
One thing I loved about this drama was the attention to detail with the photography, cinematography, and OST. Impeccable!
To begin, I think it's important to understand that the script does not present perfect characters, in fact, it's almost a competition to see who is the least sane person inside that broadcasting station. They are problematic characters, with highly questionable attitudes, and I think that's awesome! Guess what, guys, not every character needs to be perfect and immaculate. Some characters will make mistakes, sometimes serious mistakes, but that doesn't mean they are bad "people," but rather, characters with layers, who succeed and fail.
I feel that currently, we are developing a culture where every character needs to be a big 'green flag,' otherwise, that character shouldn't be appreciated. The result of this is characters who are increasingly shallow, with the depth of a teaspoon.
One point to consider is that for this drama to make sense, you need to watch until the very end, and pay attention all the way through. Every episode is important, no revelation will happen right away, and some attitudes will only make sense if you watch until the end.
Reading some comments, many say that the main character, Eun-Ho, only got "cured" because of a man, and for me, this is the greatest injustice when talking about this drama. Contrary to many other stories where mental health issues are not taken seriously at all, here, we have Eun-ho on her journey to "healing" (although the word healing may not even be that appropriate), and this process is not linear. She does therapy, she takes medication, she has feelings, she has relapses, because that's how it works! She tries to discover how to be happy, and after trying to live like Hyeri, she understands that what was causing her unhappiness WAS NOT JUNG HYEON. Of course, he could be part of it, but the sadness and anxiety she felt were due to guilt, longing, and all the unresolved feelings she had regarding her sister. Notice that she only manages to make significant progress when she understands this herself, and when she understands it, she finds room to love herself again. Eun-ho's answer when asked what she needed to be happy is this: Her favorite person should be HERSELF. The boyfriend was just a detail, and no longer the center of her entire universe.
Furthermore, all the other characters are extremely interesting; for me, it's a rare drama where I genuinely managed to be interested in all of them, from the protagonist's supervisor to the male lead's grandmothers.
One critique that I agree with 100% is that Shin Hye-sun's acting level was far above the male cast, and that is absolutely true, and unfortunately a reality present in many Korean dramas. However, one point I would add is: Despite not liking the male lead's acting, the chemistry between them was truly excellent; few couples manage to convey so much naturalness on TV, but I also attribute this factor to Shin Hye-sun, who always delivers a very good rapport.
In short, an excellent drama for those who watch until the end, accepting imperfect characters.
Easily one of the best dramas I've ever watched, and by writing this, I know I'll be disagreeing with most of the comments, and that's perfectly fine by me.
One thing I loved about this drama was the attention to detail with the photography, cinematography, and OST. Impeccable!
To begin, I think it's important to understand that the script does not present perfect characters, in fact, it's almost a competition to see who is the least sane person inside that broadcasting station. They are problematic characters, with highly questionable attitudes, and I think that's awesome! Guess what, guys, not every character needs to be perfect and immaculate. Some characters will make mistakes, sometimes serious mistakes, but that doesn't mean they are bad "people," but rather, characters with layers, who succeed and fail.
I feel that currently, we are developing a culture where every character needs to be a big 'green flag,' otherwise, that character shouldn't be appreciated. The result of this is characters who are increasingly shallow, with the depth of a teaspoon.
One point to consider is that for this drama to make sense, you need to watch until the very end, and pay attention all the way through. Every episode is important, no revelation will happen right away, and some attitudes will only make sense if you watch until the end.
Reading some comments, many say that the main character, Eun-Ho, only got "cured" because of a man, and for me, this is the greatest injustice when talking about this drama. Contrary to many other stories where mental health issues are not taken seriously at all, here, we have Eun-ho on her journey to "healing" (although the word healing may not even be that appropriate), and this process is not linear. She does therapy, she takes medication, she has feelings, she has relapses, because that's how it works! She tries to discover how to be happy, and after trying to live like Hyeri, she understands that what was causing her unhappiness WAS NOT JUNG HYEON. Of course, he could be part of it, but the sadness and anxiety she felt were due to guilt, longing, and all the unresolved feelings she had regarding her sister. Notice that she only manages to make significant progress when she understands this herself, and when she understands it, she finds room to love herself again. Eun-ho's answer when asked what she needed to be happy is this: Her favorite person should be HERSELF. The boyfriend was just a detail, and no longer the center of her entire universe.
Furthermore, all the other characters are extremely interesting; for me, it's a rare drama where I genuinely managed to be interested in all of them, from the protagonist's supervisor to the male lead's grandmothers.
One critique that I agree with 100% is that Shin Hye-sun's acting level was far above the male cast, and that is absolutely true, and unfortunately a reality present in many Korean dramas. However, one point I would add is: Despite not liking the male lead's acting, the chemistry between them was truly excellent; few couples manage to convey so much naturalness on TV, but I also attribute this factor to Shin Hye-sun, who always delivers a very good rapport.
In short, an excellent drama for those who watch until the end, accepting imperfect characters.
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