Meow, the Secret Boy (2020)

I started Meow The Secret Boy with low hopes. From the reviews I read, I gathered it was a pretty mediocre drama to some and in no way substantial. I have a new habit of watching shows with lower ratings because the first one I found :Melting Me Softly, was much better than it was made out to be. This was exactly the same case for this drama. I loved it. Sure, the idea of a cat turning into a human and falling in love with a human girl is a bit out there, a bit outlandish, but it's these kinds of dramas that are different and really sincere in the way they portray the emotions that are the best. Frankly, L must get tired of playing non-human roles haha. I saw him in Angel's Last Mission Love and there was a similar dilemma. However, by the very end, all was well and good. I'm very glad I watched this drama and I will continue watching those slightly less appreciated ones as they, as I've said, are sometimes the ones I appreciate the most.

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Firstly, I would like to say that 6.5 is not a super low rating for me, it just means average. For me, Meow, the Secret Boy is simply an average show -- not too bad but not exceptionally good either.

The fact that the drama was shortened is kind of upsetting, because I can't imagine how sad the production team was when they saw the low ratings. However, I can't deny that there was no enough story to fill 16 episodes. And they kind of gave a proper closure to the story which was good.

So Meow is definitely a very cute, fluffy show and as a huge cat lover, I can't deny the fact that I kind of enjoyed watching it. I mean, the story is not the most brilliant thing ever, but it was nicely executed. The main couple is actually very cute and I found their interactions very sweet.

However, the main couple was pretty much the only thing I really loved in this drama. The second lead Jae Sun was such a pointless character. Sorry but I don't usually like second leads and you have to be a lot more to impress me. Here's a very unpopular opinion - I don't like Seo Ji Hoon's acting. Seriously, this man has one expression on his face all the time and he isn't convincing at all. If you look at his profile pic here on MDL, you'll see that expression of his. That is all he has. All. The. Time.

The acting was fine. Shin Ye Eun stole the show for me, her expressions and reactions were priceless. Myung Soo did a nice job at portraying Hong Jo and I think he suited this role very well. The only problem I had with the acting was Seo Ji Hoon. And he had a looot of scenes, quite unfortunately.

I was very impressed with the cinematography, though. The drama has some very pretty scenes which were definitely pleasing to the eyes. The OST was also cute, it suited the atmosphere of the show well.

So overall, would I recommend this show? Yes and no. If you're looking for something light-hearted and fluffy, then it might suit your taste and mood. Otherwise, this drama is not a must-watch and I don't think you'll miss a lot if you don't watch it.

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