Even on ordinary days, life is still worth living
This K-drama has been sitting in my watchlist for as long as I can remember. I came across it when I was searching for “saddest K-drama scenes” on TikTok. It was a clip from a small scene in the final episode, but I didn’t pay much attention to it. Fast forward to now, and watching it hit me with so many emotions, but mostly sadness and melancholy. This K-drama heavily reminded me of When Life Gives You Tangerines and Hi Bye, Mama, but it told a different story. It was all about aging and life in general.
A thought occurred to me while watching: as a person gets older, do they often question their self-worth? Do they wonder if they’ll still be able to enjoy the things they love and cherish as time goes by, or if they’ll eventually struggle to keep up with a world that is constantly changing? It portrayed aging so beautifully and realistically, from our physical capabilities to the regrets that follow us forever.
Also, once again, Nam Joo-hyuk gave an amazing performance. Just like Twenty-Five Twenty-One, this K-drama left me with a lingering feeling after watching. There was one episode where his dialogue made me so nervous for some reason. And just like the rest of the K-drama, you’ll also feel immersed in the characters. It’s like you’re part of the story as they navigate through different moments, some sad, some happy, and some angry.
I finished all 12 episodes in just a few days. It’s definitely binge-worthy, but make sure to have tissues ready. I believe I cried in almost every episode, even on the bus 😭😂. It really felt like a puzzle with each episode leading up to the big picture.
When our lives feel like a series of mishaps and misfortunes, we somehow just need to remember the dazzling and glimmering moments in our lives. Sometimes, it’s just the ordinary and normal days. So live, because everyone deserves to be happy.
I would categorize this kdrama as a healing and nostalgic korean drama. The shots were so beautiful especially the sunset scenes, the musical scoring will make you feel so many emotions. I hope I encounter another one just like this. :)
A thought occurred to me while watching: as a person gets older, do they often question their self-worth? Do they wonder if they’ll still be able to enjoy the things they love and cherish as time goes by, or if they’ll eventually struggle to keep up with a world that is constantly changing? It portrayed aging so beautifully and realistically, from our physical capabilities to the regrets that follow us forever.
Also, once again, Nam Joo-hyuk gave an amazing performance. Just like Twenty-Five Twenty-One, this K-drama left me with a lingering feeling after watching. There was one episode where his dialogue made me so nervous for some reason. And just like the rest of the K-drama, you’ll also feel immersed in the characters. It’s like you’re part of the story as they navigate through different moments, some sad, some happy, and some angry.
I finished all 12 episodes in just a few days. It’s definitely binge-worthy, but make sure to have tissues ready. I believe I cried in almost every episode, even on the bus 😭😂. It really felt like a puzzle with each episode leading up to the big picture.
When our lives feel like a series of mishaps and misfortunes, we somehow just need to remember the dazzling and glimmering moments in our lives. Sometimes, it’s just the ordinary and normal days. So live, because everyone deserves to be happy.
I would categorize this kdrama as a healing and nostalgic korean drama. The shots were so beautiful especially the sunset scenes, the musical scoring will make you feel so many emotions. I hope I encounter another one just like this. :)
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