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Sometimes there doesn't need to be a remake
As someone who has watched not only the original Chinese version but also the Korean version, I was looking forward to seeing what this one could bring to the table. And what it brought to the table is NOTHING. I had somewhat high hopes going into this drama since the two main leads were in F4 Thailand. And while they shone in that drama, here they were mediocre and boring to watch. The supposedly "romantic" scenes between them were awkward and painful to witness. The main actress had more natural chemistry with the second lead than she did with the main lead. This version took creative liberties and didn't really follow the original storyline. And while I have appreciated that in some adaptations, here it fell flat. The second lead couple carried this drama on their backs. And I only finished this drama for them and to conclude their story. Dew brought absolutely no life to his character, and watching him felt like watching a wet sock trying to act. And while the male lead is supposed to be a colder character, Dew's expressionless and lifeless acting made his scenes low-key unbearable. His crying scenes were unbelievable and made you feel no sympathy for his character. Not to mention the scene where he gives a speech to win Som-o back was utterly unwatchable. And while some of Prim's scenes weren't any better, she was still more enjoyable to see on screen than her male lead. In conclusion, this was an absolute mess of a drama and a waste of time. I would never rewatch this under any circumstances.Was this review helpful to you?
