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Their Unwritten Seoul Touched Our Souls
Our Unwritten Seoul follows twin sisters Mi-ji and Mi-rae as they swap their lives to find themselves. What begins as a simple switch grows into a layered story of family, love & identity. To the world & even to themselves, the sisters may appear starkly different as night and day, but as the drama progresses, they sympathize with their own selves & each other, & realize that they could not be more similar.
Often we come across a blank page in our life's book. The first thought is think that it is the end. But actually what a blank page means that you can start again - either picking up the threads from the previous pages or write a new story. Our Unwritten Seoul drives this message - as the sisters Mi-Rae and Mi-ji attempt to re-write their stories again. And while they are doing so, we also come across other characters who are helping the sisters in their journey and at the same time healing themselves from their struggles of past and present.
➥ PROs: "Each Character had a Unique Story to Tell" & "Life Lessons from this drama"
The drama opens as a simple story of twin sisters Mi-ji and Mi-rae—but soon unfurls into a rich mosaic of 4, 6 & more characters. As the sisters swap lives to discover themselves, Ho-su and Se-jin arrive to help them heal, while healing from their own past struggles and forging their own path in present. The twins’ & Ho-su's mothers, once bickering neighbors, blossom into a quiet sisterhood bound by a shared yearning for belonginess. Rosa, the stern restaurateur hiding a painful secret, mirrors the twins’ search for identity through her own tale of loss and loyalty. Even the support roles—Hosu’s senior, school friend Ji-yun, and Mi-ji’s ex/bestie, Tae-i & his sister—get their moment, each weaving an essential thread into this warm, woven tale of connection and resilience.
➥ CONs : "Double Role of PBY" & "Romance/Chemistry"
Double Role: In the middle stretch, Park Bo-young’s portrayal of Mi-ji felt too much like Mi-rae—soft, hesitant and then something different - whiny. It was hard to reconcile this with the bold, fiery Mi-ji we were introduced to. Maybe it was intentional, hinting that the sisters aren’t so different after all—but it left me unconvinced.
Chemistry: It was sweet but lacked spark. After seeing PBY’s electric pairing with Park Hyung-sik, this felt more subdued. In fact I was more interested in Mi-rae and Se-jin, even with limited scenes. But why was there no kiss scene for them? It was not bad but more like I was interested in the other pair - but they did not give me enough of them.
➥ OVERALL: One-time Watch.
I typically shy away from weighty dramas, but this one struck me—Mi-rae’s drive for perfection to avoid disappointing others and her self-doubt felt profoundly real. Every element—from the acting and writing to the music and cinematography—shines. Still, its twelve-episode pace drags at times, and I wanted more screen time for my favorite characters and pairings. That’s just my personal quibble, not a flaw in the show. Overall, it’s a moving exploration of identity and connection, and hence my recommendation to give it a watch!
Special Note: Best Characters were Se-jin and Ho-su's mother. They were simply too good, and perhaps a major reason for me to complete this drama.
Often we come across a blank page in our life's book. The first thought is think that it is the end. But actually what a blank page means that you can start again - either picking up the threads from the previous pages or write a new story. Our Unwritten Seoul drives this message - as the sisters Mi-Rae and Mi-ji attempt to re-write their stories again. And while they are doing so, we also come across other characters who are helping the sisters in their journey and at the same time healing themselves from their struggles of past and present.
➥ PROs: "Each Character had a Unique Story to Tell" & "Life Lessons from this drama"
The drama opens as a simple story of twin sisters Mi-ji and Mi-rae—but soon unfurls into a rich mosaic of 4, 6 & more characters. As the sisters swap lives to discover themselves, Ho-su and Se-jin arrive to help them heal, while healing from their own past struggles and forging their own path in present. The twins’ & Ho-su's mothers, once bickering neighbors, blossom into a quiet sisterhood bound by a shared yearning for belonginess. Rosa, the stern restaurateur hiding a painful secret, mirrors the twins’ search for identity through her own tale of loss and loyalty. Even the support roles—Hosu’s senior, school friend Ji-yun, and Mi-ji’s ex/bestie, Tae-i & his sister—get their moment, each weaving an essential thread into this warm, woven tale of connection and resilience.
➥ CONs : "Double Role of PBY" & "Romance/Chemistry"
Double Role: In the middle stretch, Park Bo-young’s portrayal of Mi-ji felt too much like Mi-rae—soft, hesitant and then something different - whiny. It was hard to reconcile this with the bold, fiery Mi-ji we were introduced to. Maybe it was intentional, hinting that the sisters aren’t so different after all—but it left me unconvinced.
Chemistry: It was sweet but lacked spark. After seeing PBY’s electric pairing with Park Hyung-sik, this felt more subdued. In fact I was more interested in Mi-rae and Se-jin, even with limited scenes. But why was there no kiss scene for them? It was not bad but more like I was interested in the other pair - but they did not give me enough of them.
➥ OVERALL: One-time Watch.
I typically shy away from weighty dramas, but this one struck me—Mi-rae’s drive for perfection to avoid disappointing others and her self-doubt felt profoundly real. Every element—from the acting and writing to the music and cinematography—shines. Still, its twelve-episode pace drags at times, and I wanted more screen time for my favorite characters and pairings. That’s just my personal quibble, not a flaw in the show. Overall, it’s a moving exploration of identity and connection, and hence my recommendation to give it a watch!
Special Note: Best Characters were Se-jin and Ho-su's mother. They were simply too good, and perhaps a major reason for me to complete this drama.
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