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healing and refreshing! finding joy in the ordinary :)
i started homecha when it was released back in 2021 but for some reason never finished it (even though i was already on ep 12). i felt the urge to rewatch it after being smitten with kim seonho post ctlbt and i’m so glad i did. (maybe it’s because i’m a bit older now, but this time it really stayed with me.)
to be honest, at first, i didn’t really care for the side characters and found myself tempted to skip their scenes. however, towards the halfway mark, i started to appreciate the depth they brought to the story, getting to know the villagers, their individual struggles, and how they complement each other in the little ecosystem of gongjin. i liked that the characters were written with flaws, in such human ways, yet still very lovable.
yeo hwa-jung’s character in particular really moved me. the scene where she was screaming (with no volume) at young-guk about the socks (but also not really) broke me. the women really stood out in this show, from the grandmothers, to hwa-jung and chung-hwa, to yun-kyung, and even the kids. their struggles weren’t dramatic or sensational.. just life. i also want to add that i love seong-hyun’s character. although he didn’t give me second lead syndrome, he radiated such warmth and sincerity. i loved that the male leads got along and became good friends. it was so refreshing to have a love triangle without unnecessary rivalry or bitterness.
as for the main leads: the premise alone already had me hooked. a principled (and slightly pretentious) socialite dentist who moves to a seaside village after getting blacklisted in seoul meets a jack of all traits, seemingly perfect local hero with a secret flaw. except it wasn’t a flaw, just hidden pain. i wish it was an actual character flaw, or something he had to work with, but it was just one of those masked strength ‘weaknesses’. it just felt a bit unfair as he was always ‘right’ and hye-jin was always ‘wrong’. anyways, du-shik is perfect…the man of every girl’s dreams. kim seonho never fails. on the other hand, hye-jin’s character development was beautifully written. you could clearly see her growth in the smallest details throughout each episode (kudos to shin min-ah on the execution!) she was always a likeable boss woman, but she grew to be softer, more open, and seems genuinely happy with her new perspective on life.
but nevertheless, their dynamic worked. du-sik comes across as tender and compassionate, carrying quiet grief beneath his smile, while hye-jin’s prickly ambition slowly melts into something more open and heartfelt. their relationship isn’t built on drama or grand gestures but on everyday kindness, shared moments, and sincere conversations. because of that, their love feels genuine (and more satisfying), developing the way it often does in real life.
what makes homecha so refreshing is its sincerity. it reminds you that happiness or “success” doesn’t have to be loud. healing often happens in the background, through routine, laughter, and human connection. in the end, life isn’t defined by grand accomplishments or past mistakes, but by the quiet, meaningful moments that make up the journey.
“Look around you closely and you’ll realize that you’re surrounded by many precious things. Everyday is full of so much excitement as if I’m going on a picnic the next day.”
"It's like staying indoors because you're afraid it might rain; starving, afraid of stomachaches. Stop hesitating or you'll lose out on the chance once again."
to be honest, at first, i didn’t really care for the side characters and found myself tempted to skip their scenes. however, towards the halfway mark, i started to appreciate the depth they brought to the story, getting to know the villagers, their individual struggles, and how they complement each other in the little ecosystem of gongjin. i liked that the characters were written with flaws, in such human ways, yet still very lovable.
yeo hwa-jung’s character in particular really moved me. the scene where she was screaming (with no volume) at young-guk about the socks (but also not really) broke me. the women really stood out in this show, from the grandmothers, to hwa-jung and chung-hwa, to yun-kyung, and even the kids. their struggles weren’t dramatic or sensational.. just life. i also want to add that i love seong-hyun’s character. although he didn’t give me second lead syndrome, he radiated such warmth and sincerity. i loved that the male leads got along and became good friends. it was so refreshing to have a love triangle without unnecessary rivalry or bitterness.
as for the main leads: the premise alone already had me hooked. a principled (and slightly pretentious) socialite dentist who moves to a seaside village after getting blacklisted in seoul meets a jack of all traits, seemingly perfect local hero with a secret flaw. except it wasn’t a flaw, just hidden pain. i wish it was an actual character flaw, or something he had to work with, but it was just one of those masked strength ‘weaknesses’. it just felt a bit unfair as he was always ‘right’ and hye-jin was always ‘wrong’. anyways, du-shik is perfect…the man of every girl’s dreams. kim seonho never fails. on the other hand, hye-jin’s character development was beautifully written. you could clearly see her growth in the smallest details throughout each episode (kudos to shin min-ah on the execution!) she was always a likeable boss woman, but she grew to be softer, more open, and seems genuinely happy with her new perspective on life.
but nevertheless, their dynamic worked. du-sik comes across as tender and compassionate, carrying quiet grief beneath his smile, while hye-jin’s prickly ambition slowly melts into something more open and heartfelt. their relationship isn’t built on drama or grand gestures but on everyday kindness, shared moments, and sincere conversations. because of that, their love feels genuine (and more satisfying), developing the way it often does in real life.
what makes homecha so refreshing is its sincerity. it reminds you that happiness or “success” doesn’t have to be loud. healing often happens in the background, through routine, laughter, and human connection. in the end, life isn’t defined by grand accomplishments or past mistakes, but by the quiet, meaningful moments that make up the journey.
“Look around you closely and you’ll realize that you’re surrounded by many precious things. Everyday is full of so much excitement as if I’m going on a picnic the next day.”
"It's like staying indoors because you're afraid it might rain; starving, afraid of stomachaches. Stop hesitating or you'll lose out on the chance once again."
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