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Realistically Romantic!
I absolutely loved the first eight episodes of this drama, but that cliffhanger at the end of episode 8 really threw me off. I genuinely thought I was going to end up hating the drama. And yet here we are, 12 episodes later, and I can honestly say I loved the entire journey!
I did find myself wondering, particularly during episodes 9 and 10, whether Youjin might actually be better off with the Professor. A part of me even wanted to see her end up with him, as much as I knew I would hate that outcome. That's how well the second lead was written. For a while, the drama genuinely had me rooting for him, and I think that's a testament to how beautifully his character was developed.
Minjae frustrated me quite a bit at times, but the thing is, I could never entirely blame him. This is someone who had experienced some of the worst things life could throw at a young man before even turning 25. Yes, he was a coward at times, a little selfish and too afraid to love or even ask for his own happiness. His tendency towards noble idiocy was frustrating and I completely understand why so many viewers were annoyed with him. I was one of them! But when I tried to put myself in his shoes, I could also understand why he behaved the way he did. Honestly I wonder how many of us would have made very different choices in his circumstances... And that's what made the drama feel so real to me. Its characters weren't always likeable or rational, but they were human.
Despite all the frustrations, one thing I absolutely loved was Youjin!! She remained unapologetically herself from beginning to end, and I loved that about her! There were certainly a few secondary characters I wanted to bash over the head (her brother and Sejin) but honestly, I don't even want to waste my time talking about those idiots.
And then there's that scene in the final episode.
I don't even know how to put into words how much I loved the scene where they walk out of the hospital together, looking so stoic and yet so scared at the same time. Everything about it was magical. The cinematography, the emotions, the quiet sensitivity of the moment... I replayed that scene countless times!
What made it so beautiful was how realistic and romantic it felt at the same time. Not a single word was needed, yet it conveyed everything about these two and their relationship. We didn't need an elaborate reconciliation scene or to be shown exactly how they would move forward. That one moment said it all. It felt as though they had both finally outgrown their childishness and, perhaps for the first time, understood just how precious the time they had together was. No more dwelling on the what-ifs, no more letting fear dictate their choices.
It was such a beautifully understated way of bringing their journey to a close.
Honestly, that one scene alone made all my previous week's ranting about this drama worth it. What a journey! Sad that this will be the last work from the late Director. I have loved his previous work!
Ratings: 8.5/10
I did find myself wondering, particularly during episodes 9 and 10, whether Youjin might actually be better off with the Professor. A part of me even wanted to see her end up with him, as much as I knew I would hate that outcome. That's how well the second lead was written. For a while, the drama genuinely had me rooting for him, and I think that's a testament to how beautifully his character was developed.
Minjae frustrated me quite a bit at times, but the thing is, I could never entirely blame him. This is someone who had experienced some of the worst things life could throw at a young man before even turning 25. Yes, he was a coward at times, a little selfish and too afraid to love or even ask for his own happiness. His tendency towards noble idiocy was frustrating and I completely understand why so many viewers were annoyed with him. I was one of them! But when I tried to put myself in his shoes, I could also understand why he behaved the way he did. Honestly I wonder how many of us would have made very different choices in his circumstances... And that's what made the drama feel so real to me. Its characters weren't always likeable or rational, but they were human.
Despite all the frustrations, one thing I absolutely loved was Youjin!! She remained unapologetically herself from beginning to end, and I loved that about her! There were certainly a few secondary characters I wanted to bash over the head (her brother and Sejin) but honestly, I don't even want to waste my time talking about those idiots.
And then there's that scene in the final episode.
I don't even know how to put into words how much I loved the scene where they walk out of the hospital together, looking so stoic and yet so scared at the same time. Everything about it was magical. The cinematography, the emotions, the quiet sensitivity of the moment... I replayed that scene countless times!
What made it so beautiful was how realistic and romantic it felt at the same time. Not a single word was needed, yet it conveyed everything about these two and their relationship. We didn't need an elaborate reconciliation scene or to be shown exactly how they would move forward. That one moment said it all. It felt as though they had both finally outgrown their childishness and, perhaps for the first time, understood just how precious the time they had together was. No more dwelling on the what-ifs, no more letting fear dictate their choices.
It was such a beautifully understated way of bringing their journey to a close.
Honestly, that one scene alone made all my previous week's ranting about this drama worth it. What a journey! Sad that this will be the last work from the late Director. I have loved his previous work!
Ratings: 8.5/10
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