I haven’t commented on MDL in a couple of years, seems like things have changed a lot. Or is just this drama’s comment section that’s being weird, talking simps and beta males? Ew.
Personally I think this drama is a lovely little slice of healing, well-written and acted with a warm vibe. I don’t understand the hate.
Don't mind me just replaying Junho's facial expressions. The man gives such good face -- not only is he incredibly beautiful, but he can also cycle through a whole range of complex emotions with just a subtle shift of his eyes.
Lee Junho is really good at playing cold, arrogant guys who are secretly soft and sad. It's a nice contrast with Lee Se Young's bright-eyed, happy energy--they have great chemistry.
I think a lot of people might struggle with the duality of Vincenzo. On the one hand, it's a badass crime/legal thriller. On the other hand, it's a zany, heart-warming comedy. If you go in expecting pure badassery, you're going to be disappointed. But that's what makes this show so unique - yes it is very hammy and cheesy at times, but it's all very deliberate and knowing, so it doesn't feel cheap or poor quality. And you get really invested in all the characters, right down to the Bye Bye Balloon gang and the FBI agents. Uri Consigliere is amazing, yes, but it's the whole Cassano family that makes this show so great.
The scene with Halmeoni and Ji Pyung in Ep 5. One minute I'm totally fine, the next I'm bawling my eyes out! Did not expect that gut punch. And then two seconds later he's storming through Sandbox, tugging his assistant's shirt off and I'm cracking up but also still crying? Man, this show.
I remember the dad uttering the name Dal Mi while talking to that lady from sand box. Btw, until I read your comment…
Same, I remember the dad saying Dal Mi's name, and I'm sure that was the Dal Mi child actor on the swing! I wonder if the switch is going to become a plot point?
Help me out here (end of ep 4)... which one of the sisters was swinging over the sand when they were a kid? I always thought Dal Mi but then the story seems to have been included with In Jae's application letter?
Really enjoyed this drama. Thought it was going to be a romance/murder mystery but really it turned out to be a story about family and parents, especially mothers. The whole ensemble together makes it shine. And wow, Lee Jung Eun who plays Dongbaek's mum, she is just as good here as she is in Parasite. Go Doo Shim who plays Yeong Shik's mum is also fab like she was in My Mister. The whole thing definitely could have been slimmed down to 16 eps though.
Like other Jung Hae In projects, this movie is great at creating atmosphere. There's a warm, cozy feel to the little bakery at Christmas and a sunny lightness at Mi Su's office and the streets around. The acting is top notch, and the romance is adorable. But towards the end, the female lead does something completely weird that sadly throws the whole thing off-kilter (again, reminding me of Pretty Noona). Still def worth a watch, though.
The first week's episodes were a fun, if slightly disorienting watch based on the teasers. I felt kind of impatient, though, because it was all setup. I'm not that bothered if there are plotholes in the sciency/professor plot, which will likely not be fully cooked if we consider Do Bong Soon's killer, by the same writer. But consider also: Bong Bong and Min Min. What I'm waiting for is to see these two great actors/strong characters get to know each other and adjust to the new world. That's where all the potential of this premise lies, which means I refuse to judge at this early stage. We have all of JCW's cute faces back to distract us while we wait for it to really begin, so what's there to complain about?
An amazing drama. The focus on these complex, successful, badass women just overjoyed me. And the craftsmanship behind it was excellent - such great writing, direction, cinematography. It sets a high bar.
This drama does such a wonderful job creating a mood. You really feel the arrival of spring in the world and in these characters' hearts. You see it in the glowing lights and the slow night traffic, the cozy apartments and the long walks home. It's incredibly comforting, wrapping around this sweet and honest romance like a warm blanket.
After a period of freelancing from home, this drama has me excited to enter office life again. which is weird since office life in this drama is so grueling and unfair. But that's the beauty of Misaeng: it elevates ordinary moments of an office worker's day and turns them into something grand, beautiful and tragic. Every day there are new lessons to be learned, new bonds to be forged and new moments to remember.
Also, what was with those random whisper-babble sound effects that followed Roo Na around? It’s like they tried to imply she was possessed by a demon but copped out of fully going there.
“God works in mysterious ways” is not appropriate logic to craft a drama by. It just gives the writer an easy out for doing whatever they want, which is why the drama falls down at the end. Instead we got a great start, followed by a lot of angsty wheel-spinning, finishing up with some random-seeming divine intervention.
I hesitated to watch this because of the ‘meh’ comments, so I was surprised when it turned out to be awesome! There is so much great character work here, backed up by wonderful acting across the board, set against a sweet but wise and insightful story. I love when dramas have a strong ensemble and you can just enjoy seeing all the characters spend time together, support each other and learn from each other.
I come back here every so often to make sure the most recent comments still do justice to what a breathtakingly exquisite piece of art this is. I know that sounds a little excessive, but seriously you guys, the more people see this drama, the better the world will be. Right now I see a bunch of people saying they skipped some scenes, so here is me, officially reminding everyone that My Mister is a masterpiece.
Personally I think this drama is a lovely little slice of healing, well-written and acted with a warm vibe. I don’t understand the hate.