Too many old character. While the young ones barely get much attention aside from the ML. I really hated how they completely neglected Mi Jin without any regards after building her as a proper love interest that actually flourished well. That was the shortest, most emotionless break up I've seen.
Another aspect I didn't like is how the story is mostly focused on the company and past history. The overall resolution was lackluster to me. They gave a resolution to the conflict but not to the relationships. Pretty much our 4 mains got a hopeful semi open ending that was rushed out of their asses in the last episode.
The only thing worth watching in this drama is Hyun Do interactions for the first 40 episodes.
Seems like too much of the story is just focusing on Wang Soo Bak life/drama bullshit. I didn't like how everything is related to money. Basically, money is the driving element of all the plots in the drama. Wang Gwang Bak main conflict felt extremely draggy in the last 10 episodes with her in-laws. Completely pointless. The family tree is way too big and even though you got 50 episodes, some characters get neglected with half-assed resolution. All that being said, it doesn't come close to the intense never ending repulsive hate and aggression towards Wang Ho Bak. You wouldn't do that even if your kid was adopted.
But at the end of the day, the Korean war was nothing compared to this ~
This is a prime example of how NOT to do a makjang. You can't lit on a fire without enough fire extinguishers. It lacks the balance and contrast between the characters. Whenever the writers get stuck in a corner they through in a time skip. Got really weak towards the end, things started to move fast because they had to wrap it up which meant people and feelings were changing artificially. Surprisingly enough, the FL doesn't get as much screen time as the ML and the parents. In short, tedious makjang and pacing.
It's really sad what happened to her. Her piece of shit husband ruined her image and forced her to move away. I really hope she comes back soon, it has already been 4 years.
I refuse to believe this came out from the same director and writer of Coffee Prince. Long story short, my expectations were higher especially with this cast to back it up. I absolutely despise Shin Hwal, never seen a character this indecisive. Him along side Haru and Pong Ho, all had a forced and artificial ending because the writer were stuck in a corner.
On the other hand, Hae Yoon and Sang Hee were the stars who made the bigger impression on me. Sang Hee chaotic energy is something to live for. It's really sad that the actress (Kim Hee) had only one drama and that is this one. It has been 13 years and I highly doubt she would work in this field again but a man can hope.
Not a fan of the ending and the events leading up to it. Feels like they were undecided what story to write for the drama, the fashionable FL turning into a great prosecutor or a story about revenge and injustice. Made the story a bit messy combining both. Anyway, Hye Ri was great!
Had some cool vibrant vibes that made the drama feel alive with its characters. They don't make dramas like that nowadays. This was my first drama for Han Ji Hye and I'm intrigued.
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Another aspect I didn't like is how the story is mostly focused on the company and past history. The overall resolution was lackluster to me. They gave a resolution to the conflict but not to the relationships. Pretty much our 4 mains got a hopeful semi open ending that was rushed out of their asses in the last episode.
The only thing worth watching in this drama is Hyun Do interactions for the first 40 episodes.
I didn't like how everything is related to money. Basically, money is the driving element of all the plots in the drama. Wang Gwang Bak main conflict felt extremely draggy in the last 10 episodes with her in-laws. Completely pointless. The family tree is way too big and even though you got 50 episodes, some characters get neglected with half-assed resolution.
All that being said, it doesn't come close to the intense never ending repulsive hate and aggression towards Wang Ho Bak. You wouldn't do that even if your kid was adopted.
But at the end of the day, the Korean war was nothing compared to this ~
Whenever the writers get stuck in a corner they through in a time skip.
Got really weak towards the end, things started to move fast because they had to wrap it up which meant people and feelings were changing artificially.
Surprisingly enough, the FL doesn't get as much screen time as the ML and the parents.
In short, tedious makjang and pacing.
Didn't realize Lee Eon passed away until I watched this. RIP
I absolutely despise Shin Hwal, never seen a character this indecisive. Him along side Haru and Pong Ho, all had a forced and artificial ending because the writer were stuck in a corner.
On the other hand, Hae Yoon and Sang Hee were the stars who made the bigger impression on me. Sang Hee chaotic energy is something to live for. It's really sad that the actress (Kim Hee) had only one drama and that is this one. It has been 13 years and I highly doubt she would work in this field again but a man can hope.
On an unrelated note, please give Lee Cho Hee more main roles