Mila

Love (and hurt) Memories

"Hundred Memories" is a drama that requires attention to detail , it’s about understanding that it breaks away from clichés. You rejoice in the friendship, cry and feel anger over misunderstandings, sense the tension of danger, but also witness the unity that endures through it all! It has emotional themes such as family, friendship, forgiveness, and many others. From the very first episodes, we notice YR’s sweetness and strength. We feel her pain as she gives up her own desires for the sake of others something visible both in her family and friendships, but it wouldn’t always stay that way. She learns to express her feelings and keep chasing her dreams.

JH isn’t left behind when it comes to this strong friendship. She encouraged YR, took care of her siblings while YR’s mother was hospitalized, protected YR from her ex-boss, and faced many hardships, first with her brother, then by being adopted by an obsessive and controlling mother. She isn’t a bad person; she made mistakes, whether due to circumstances or her own emotions, but she had the chance to make amends to accept that love can’t be forced, to free herself from her mother’s control, and to return to being the cheerful, playful JH she once was.

At first, I was quite upset that JP ended up being “the one” LOL. I was really rooting for Jeong Hyeon! But considering that YR’s pure and genuine love had always been for Jae-Pil, it became acceptable and actually really sweet! It was a love born from hardship and friendship, between two families and between the two of them. ~Though I did get pretty frustrated with the boy haha.

The other characters were also essential to the story they brought humor, connection, and even more meaning to the concept of “family.” In the end, I was really afraid they would be separated; I missed a deeper reconciliation between them, but even so, I loved that they stayed together and that they would continue that way. <3

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Aurora Couple

I confess that at first, I wondered whether I should watch it or not, as I saw some negative comments that made me a little hesitant.

But then, I began to understand what the story was trying to convey. Cha Muhee is that typical character who hides deep pain. We think she is “carefree,” but for the most part, she was living in her own illusion.

I was confused at first about the character Zumbi. I thought he would be the comic relief of the story, but the drama showed that he was the personification of FL's greatest fears. Feelings such as rejection, anxiety and fear were addressed directly throughout the dialogues, which made it easier to understand Muhee's attitudes.

BUT, what enchanted me the most was Ho-Jin's love. At first, he was a little fearful about his feelings, because a rational life would be more practical for him, but he sought to understand FL at its origin, just as one studies a language, searching for all the necessary meanings and contexts. He chose to love her, despite his insecurities and controversies. Even though she would possibly push him away again, he would always seek to reconnect with her.

This story shows that feelings go beyond words. It's not a perfect plot, but it does teach some good lessons.

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