He’s Not the Star, But He’s the Soul
I’ll probably come back later to refine this review, but after rewatching the show and changing my rating, I felt like anyone who’s a Lee Dong-wook fan and thinking of watching it because of him deserves to know this: he doesn’t have the most screen time.
Just look at the poster—it’s a major giveaway. His character isn’t centered. You know how, in romance dramas, you can usually tell who the main love interest is based on poster placement? Same rule applies here. Ji-an is front and center, which signals that the story revolves around her. Lee Dong-wook’s character is off to the side, almost hovering protectively with a hand on her shoulder—so it’s safe to assume he’s more of a guide, a mentor. She’s following in his footsteps.
Beyond the poster analysis, if I had to sum up his character in one sentence, it would be: a thug who is a girl’s dad.
The first time I rated this, I gave it a 7.5. I honestly forgot why—but as I’m writing this, I’m remembering some things. I think a big part of it had to do with the level of explicit violence. I’m not a fan of gore, and this show definitely flirts with it. So, fair warning: if that’s something that bothers you too, just be prepared.
Just look at the poster—it’s a major giveaway. His character isn’t centered. You know how, in romance dramas, you can usually tell who the main love interest is based on poster placement? Same rule applies here. Ji-an is front and center, which signals that the story revolves around her. Lee Dong-wook’s character is off to the side, almost hovering protectively with a hand on her shoulder—so it’s safe to assume he’s more of a guide, a mentor. She’s following in his footsteps.
Beyond the poster analysis, if I had to sum up his character in one sentence, it would be: a thug who is a girl’s dad.
The first time I rated this, I gave it a 7.5. I honestly forgot why—but as I’m writing this, I’m remembering some things. I think a big part of it had to do with the level of explicit violence. I’m not a fan of gore, and this show definitely flirts with it. So, fair warning: if that’s something that bothers you too, just be prepared.
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