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A Raw and Heartfelt Journey
This drama made me cry a lot, ngl. Its story is both beautiful and deeply touching. However, I have to say, when a certain actor started showing up in later episodes, I just wanted to fast-forward through his scenes. I also wish they had focused more on Eun Myeong, and there were moments when Geum Myeong’s behavior frustrated me. That said, it’s understandable — her parents spoiled her a lot, and it showed.The first two arcs were absolutely incredible, but towards the end, the story felt a bit stuck in time, lacking the same creativity and depth. It was pretty obvious that they just recreated the same romance for Geum Myeong based on her parents' love story, which I found a little disappointing.
This kdrama isn’t a fairy tale: it’s raw, real, and human. That’s why, despite my reservations, I still gave it a high score. The main and supporting actors (let me ignore that one actor for now) were phenomenal, and I loved how every single character served a real purpose in the story, even if we didn’t realize it until 10 episodes later.
I highly recommend this kdrama to anyone ready to cry and experience life in its most unfiltered form through art.
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We could've had it all
The drama started off strong: the premise was solid, the characters were promising. But somewhere along the way, it lost its spark. And I blame the tired, overused ex boyfriend storyline. Sure, many romantic clichés rely on this trope, but it shouldn't have dominated the drama the way it did. Two short scenes, maybe twenty minutes max, would’ve been more than enough — and far more palatable than a brooding ex pleading to get back together.Let’s not even get into his subplot, which turned out to be completely pointless, since it was never addressed again. A narrative dead end.
I’m still not sure which character lost their footing more: Beom-woo or Yeonju. But something stopped clicking along the way. For a 10 episode drama, they really should’ve invested more time in developing both characters (individually and as a couple) instead of wasting screen time on the ex.
The mother-as-the-villain plot had real potential. It could have been amazing, if we had gotten enough screen time to explore it! What is happening with K-dramas lately? We need to go back to 16 episode formats. The villain ended up feeling cartoonish and shallow, like someone with too much time and no real motive.
The acting, however, was great. You could tell Kang Haneul poured himself into the role. Go Minsi was a pleasant surprise, I’d never seen her in anything before, but she held her own beautifully. The supporting cast also did a fantastic job and helped hold the story together, despite the limited screen time.
The ending felt rushed and oddly Disney esque, and not in a good way. It lacked time, depth, and focus on the core storylines. Still, the performances were strong, and the OST was pleasant, so not all was lost.
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S-Line's Finale Did NOT Eat (✨and That's Okay✨)
The premise of the kdrama was strong, and I genuinely had fun and felt excited during the early episodes. However, I felt that the final episode, especially toward the end, veered into slightly silly territory. Certain plot points and scenes could have been addressed in a more effective manner. I'm not particularly fond of open endings, but at least the last scene provided a slight boost to the overall conclusion. In all honesty, the kdrama might have benefited from two additional episodes with a revised subplot to better explain the "s-lines".Overall, it remains a fairly intriguing kdrama that serves as a good way to pass the time.
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Creio que a maioria que assistiu The Penthouse, conseguia visualizar facilmente o próximo cenário da trama, mas jamais acreditava 100% que o imaginado aconteceria, pois era ficcional até demais (bem fic), só pra no final.... REALMENTE acontecer. O público acabou ficando tão acostumado com essas reviravoltas, que a escritora e o diretor acabaram usando deste artificio para nos surpreender DE VERDADE com a finale, que foi muito bonita e significativa.
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