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Adorable and Likable Rom Com
If you are into the son of a Chaebol-type of romantic Kdrama, you will enjoy this one. I enjoyed it very much and glued myself to Netflix as soon as each episode dropped. Just a warning, in my review there are some major spoilers.
Strengths of the story:
1. The couple didn't hate each other in the beginning, they were just thrown into an awkward situation and mutually used each other to their self-serving benefits. The spoiled, rich, self-serving Chaebol son fell first, fell hard, and pursued her relentlessly.
2. The story flowed nicely from one point of tension to another. There were subplots that were also interesting. There were few awkward transitions between scenes, and few unnecessary scenes that were placed into the storyline to make it longer but didn't seem to fit. Most of these came in the final episode which I've discussed below.
3. The best part of this story...the likability of the characters. I really like all the characters, even the secondary ones and the nefarious ambition-driven ones. You will enjoy the two main leads. They both have high likability, no annoying qualities, and you find you just want to hang with them and drink some soju.
4. The story ended in a circular fashion that was very satisfying. The writer did manage to wrap up most of the storylines by the ending. It's always fun to stay tuned at the end to see how the credits are given. Some writers and directors do this in a fun and creative style and this did not disappoint. Don't just turn it off with that last kiss and smile, watch through the credits. You'll enjoy what you see.
Weaknesses of the story:
1. What happen to the sister???? I thought we were going to find out, but the writer just left that hanging. It's not a big deal as she was a minor figure, but still....
2. The amnesia part was stupid. This type of thing, unfortunately, is par for course with Kdramas. Unnecessary plot lines to fill the story to the right number of episodes.
3. The last episode was the weakest of them all. It was full of awkward ways and unnecessary haracters to tell the story. The most awkward was the complete stranger talking to Seon U at his photo exhibit. I know this was done to wrap up his storyline with Ha Yeong, but this was major cringy.
All in all, this was a very enjoyable Kdrama, so give it try. This was my first drama watching Jang Ki Yong. He did well in his leading man role, and gave all the female viewers a swoon, including me. My favorite however was Ahn Eun Jin. She was a main actress in one of my all time favorite dramas, More Than Friends. She doesn't have to over act to deliver. Part of her strength as an actress are the subtle facial expressions, and being able to communicate feelings through her eyes. If you want to see more of her work, I highly recommend More Than Friends. Totally different from the Chaebol-son Rom Com, it is a slow-burn drama with a great ensemble cast that gives a message that self-love is important to be able to share love with another.
Strengths of the story:
1. The couple didn't hate each other in the beginning, they were just thrown into an awkward situation and mutually used each other to their self-serving benefits. The spoiled, rich, self-serving Chaebol son fell first, fell hard, and pursued her relentlessly.
2. The story flowed nicely from one point of tension to another. There were subplots that were also interesting. There were few awkward transitions between scenes, and few unnecessary scenes that were placed into the storyline to make it longer but didn't seem to fit. Most of these came in the final episode which I've discussed below.
3. The best part of this story...the likability of the characters. I really like all the characters, even the secondary ones and the nefarious ambition-driven ones. You will enjoy the two main leads. They both have high likability, no annoying qualities, and you find you just want to hang with them and drink some soju.
4. The story ended in a circular fashion that was very satisfying. The writer did manage to wrap up most of the storylines by the ending. It's always fun to stay tuned at the end to see how the credits are given. Some writers and directors do this in a fun and creative style and this did not disappoint. Don't just turn it off with that last kiss and smile, watch through the credits. You'll enjoy what you see.
Weaknesses of the story:
1. What happen to the sister???? I thought we were going to find out, but the writer just left that hanging. It's not a big deal as she was a minor figure, but still....
2. The amnesia part was stupid. This type of thing, unfortunately, is par for course with Kdramas. Unnecessary plot lines to fill the story to the right number of episodes.
3. The last episode was the weakest of them all. It was full of awkward ways and unnecessary haracters to tell the story. The most awkward was the complete stranger talking to Seon U at his photo exhibit. I know this was done to wrap up his storyline with Ha Yeong, but this was major cringy.
All in all, this was a very enjoyable Kdrama, so give it try. This was my first drama watching Jang Ki Yong. He did well in his leading man role, and gave all the female viewers a swoon, including me. My favorite however was Ahn Eun Jin. She was a main actress in one of my all time favorite dramas, More Than Friends. She doesn't have to over act to deliver. Part of her strength as an actress are the subtle facial expressions, and being able to communicate feelings through her eyes. If you want to see more of her work, I highly recommend More Than Friends. Totally different from the Chaebol-son Rom Com, it is a slow-burn drama with a great ensemble cast that gives a message that self-love is important to be able to share love with another.
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