If you are going to watch it, do it for Jeon Jong-Seo!
It's the story of a younger brother who falls in love with his future sister-in-law... without knowing that her fiancé is gay. Yes, the plot seems interesting, although not innovative.However, while the first half is enjoyable and I liked it a lot, the second half is a letdown. It feels like the screenwriters lost their way and resorted to excessive melodrama. On the other hand, I must say that the leads' relationship is adorable to see (although it was painful to watch the final episodes filled with overdone drama). Also, Jeon Jong-Seo’s acting is superb; I’m expecting a lot from her future roles as I’ve become a big fan! Moon Sang-Min shone a lot as well, and since he’s still quite young, we’ll probably see a lot of him in future lead roles.
Back to the plot: they wasted a lot of potential by not exploring Do-Han, the gay brother. Most of the time, the character is put on standby, oblivious to what’s happening despite his life being on the line. My biggest disappointment is that his development is literally non-existent—he enters into a fake marriage with his best friend to hide his sexual orientation, yet as the story progresses, there is no moment where he understands the burden he has placed on Ah-Jung, nor that coming out is the only way to find peace.
TL;DR: If you don't mind overdone drama, go ahead and watch it, but know that it fails to develop certain characters. If you do mind, it's still worth watching for Jeon Jong-Seo—I hope you fall in love with her acting as I did. However, prepare yourself for the drop in quality in the second half."
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A high school rom-com with a lot of music, '90s style, and very charming characters.
This show is the GOAT of all dramas, so you should definitely watch it! The plot is about an 18-year-old guitarist who goes back to 1995 after fighting with his father. And the first person he meets—guess who? Yes, it's his father, but the same age as him!I won't dwell on the events that take place because it's best to discover them by watching; and although some of them may be predictable, they're still quite enjoyable. Also, the soundtrack is amazing, so you can look forward to it! The actors and actresses did a wonderful job—so much so that I fell in love with On Eun Yu (Seol In Ah) and I wish she were real, lmao.
Hope you like it!
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A cliché romcom, but worth watching as it's really good!
The plot is about a chaebol and an ordinary person falling in love. Yeah, you've probably already watched two or more shows like that. However, "Business Proposal" does an amazing job of developing its characters and their relationships, so it's definitely worth watching!I didn't know Kim Se-Jeong before, but I completely fell in love with her. What terrific acting skills! Seol In-Ah was already one of my faves, so it wasn't a surprise to see such wonderful work here too. Ahn Hyo-Seop and Kim Min-Gue played their roles flawlessly. The chemistry between the couples—and also the friends—is so good that it's impossible not to sympathize with the characters.
About the clichés: as I said, it's a good use of them. Nevertheless, there's one detail that bothers me: I can't stand that every time they write a company heir character, he's an orphan whose parents died in a car accident when he was little. And it's always on his birthday, and he feels guilty because he rushed them to get home through a phone call...
Anyway, if you are searching for a cute romance with good comedy, this drama is the perfect choice!
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Suzy and Jong-Suk as lovers — why not watch?!
The story centers on Hong-Ju, whose dreams always come true, and Jae-Chan, a grumpy prosecutor. After their initial encounter, where they develop a bit of a dislike for each other, we see a dream of the ML in which he witnesses the FL dying. Flustered by the realism of the dream, Jae-Chan decides to intervene and tries to prevent the miserable future that awaits Hong-Ju.As the show features romance as a core element, their relationship develops while the ML adapts to his workplace and strives to investigate complex cases, trying to uncover the real culprits behind them... and he counts on Hong-Ju's assistance, since she can see the future in her dreams!
I really loved the acting, although it's no surprise given that the cast is replete with amazing professionals, especially the leads. As a big fan of Suzy, I have to say that 'While You Were Sleeping' is a must-watch, notably because Hong-Ju is a spontaneous and authentic character. Plus, she looks so cute with short hair! <3
Jung-Suk is one of the best actors on the scene (if not the best) and therefore needs no introduction. Regarding the OST: while it might not be the most heart-touching one out there, it's still pretty good and well-used. I’m no directing expert, but it didn’t disappoint me either.
Additionally, as a law student, it was quite interesting to see the legal aspects covered in this K-drama. I even flirted with the idea of becoming a prosecutor thanks to it!
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