PhuongNguyen
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I picked up Touch your heart because I really like the OST “What if Love” by Wendy. It’s one of my favorite K-drama soundtracks on spotify. To be honest, I was hesitant because I heard it was a flop but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It is cute and heart fluttering. If you are in the mood for a light heart rom-com then this would be a solid 8.
Story: The plot’s starting point is nothing new or original. An apparently cold, arrogant and competent man falls for his subordinate. There appears to be one of such formula produced every month in K-drama land. But the characters and their growth in TYH are likeable enough to compel me to finish watching. The story is set in a law firm but the court cases are just plot devices for characters development and the romance. It’s a simple yet enjoyable story of two people falling in love. There is no love triangle and its associated banality, no irritating misunderstanding, or silly time-skip separation etc. I love how honest the main leads are to each other in communicating their feelings, a fresh breeze of change in contrast to the over used trope of miscommunication in K drama which has grown tiresome for me. A very easy and delightful watch with lots of comical moments if you are in need of a dose of fluff like I was. But if you are looking for a story with more substance, then you may be disappointed.
Cast/Acting: A lot of people praised the chemistry of the main couple, especially after their renowned performance in the hit Goblin. I couldn’t manage to watch Goblin till they become couple because of the creepiness and annoyance of the central couple, so I cannot comment on their chemistry there. In this show, personally, I don’t think I really picked up the couple vibe from them. They are still very cute together anyhow. Individually, I’m really impressed by Yoo In-na. I’ve watched her in several dramas. I don’t remember much of her in Secret Garden because it’s too archaic and I find the whole show revolting anyway. But in my favorite “My love from the star” and in the few episodes of Goblin that I watched, she really know how to bring out unique personality for each of her characters. Although she plays washed up actresses in both MLFTS and TYH, I can clearly see the different person in each role. In MLFTS, YIN’s character is seemingly a quiet and supportive friend to the FL but brooding with jealousy inside. I was really unimpressed with her then, because I always felt I was missing something from her though I couldn’t really point out what it is. Then I watched Goblin, and my mind changed, YIN gave me this quirky and chic vibe yet very charming at the same time. In TYH, she is a little ditzy and naïve girl but with a bright and happy-go-lucky personality. Now that is a very cliché and archetypical character that I usually find annoying because a lot of actresses overplay it to be comedic but I find YIN’s performance loveable instead, especially her sincerity and resilience. This is the only show I know that she plays lead role. I wish YIN could receive a bit more appreciation for her talent.
Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for Lee Dong-wook, in both Goblin and TYH, he is just the typical stoic and indifferent ML in this type of dramas, nothing original in his acting. However, the supporting cast is entertaining and solid in their performance. I absolutely adore everyone at the law firm. They are funny and lively, bringing me so much laugh, yet manage maintain the professionalism of a workplace. The prosecutor couple is very bland that I’m not every sure of their role in the plot development. Despite having a fair amount of screen time, they have no story. But I don’t hate them. They give me this mature sense and normalcy of a real life romance. Overall, it’s a good cast assemble and everyone does well in their roles.
Music: As mentioned above, I chose this show purely because of its soundtracks, which speaks for itself how good the selection of the music is, particularly What if love, my favorite.
Recommendation and Rewatch value: I would definitely recommend this drama if you are looking for a fluffy rom-com. But if you are looking for a romance with more drama and plot twists then this may not be the right choice for you. As for rewatch value, Im not sure if its worth a second watch. There are a lot of amusing and romantic moments but may not be enough to convince me to watch again, even for a quick dose of laughter.
Story: The plot’s starting point is nothing new or original. An apparently cold, arrogant and competent man falls for his subordinate. There appears to be one of such formula produced every month in K-drama land. But the characters and their growth in TYH are likeable enough to compel me to finish watching. The story is set in a law firm but the court cases are just plot devices for characters development and the romance. It’s a simple yet enjoyable story of two people falling in love. There is no love triangle and its associated banality, no irritating misunderstanding, or silly time-skip separation etc. I love how honest the main leads are to each other in communicating their feelings, a fresh breeze of change in contrast to the over used trope of miscommunication in K drama which has grown tiresome for me. A very easy and delightful watch with lots of comical moments if you are in need of a dose of fluff like I was. But if you are looking for a story with more substance, then you may be disappointed.
Cast/Acting: A lot of people praised the chemistry of the main couple, especially after their renowned performance in the hit Goblin. I couldn’t manage to watch Goblin till they become couple because of the creepiness and annoyance of the central couple, so I cannot comment on their chemistry there. In this show, personally, I don’t think I really picked up the couple vibe from them. They are still very cute together anyhow. Individually, I’m really impressed by Yoo In-na. I’ve watched her in several dramas. I don’t remember much of her in Secret Garden because it’s too archaic and I find the whole show revolting anyway. But in my favorite “My love from the star” and in the few episodes of Goblin that I watched, she really know how to bring out unique personality for each of her characters. Although she plays washed up actresses in both MLFTS and TYH, I can clearly see the different person in each role. In MLFTS, YIN’s character is seemingly a quiet and supportive friend to the FL but brooding with jealousy inside. I was really unimpressed with her then, because I always felt I was missing something from her though I couldn’t really point out what it is. Then I watched Goblin, and my mind changed, YIN gave me this quirky and chic vibe yet very charming at the same time. In TYH, she is a little ditzy and naïve girl but with a bright and happy-go-lucky personality. Now that is a very cliché and archetypical character that I usually find annoying because a lot of actresses overplay it to be comedic but I find YIN’s performance loveable instead, especially her sincerity and resilience. This is the only show I know that she plays lead role. I wish YIN could receive a bit more appreciation for her talent.
Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for Lee Dong-wook, in both Goblin and TYH, he is just the typical stoic and indifferent ML in this type of dramas, nothing original in his acting. However, the supporting cast is entertaining and solid in their performance. I absolutely adore everyone at the law firm. They are funny and lively, bringing me so much laugh, yet manage maintain the professionalism of a workplace. The prosecutor couple is very bland that I’m not every sure of their role in the plot development. Despite having a fair amount of screen time, they have no story. But I don’t hate them. They give me this mature sense and normalcy of a real life romance. Overall, it’s a good cast assemble and everyone does well in their roles.
Music: As mentioned above, I chose this show purely because of its soundtracks, which speaks for itself how good the selection of the music is, particularly What if love, my favorite.
Recommendation and Rewatch value: I would definitely recommend this drama if you are looking for a fluffy rom-com. But if you are looking for a romance with more drama and plot twists then this may not be the right choice for you. As for rewatch value, Im not sure if its worth a second watch. There are a lot of amusing and romantic moments but may not be enough to convince me to watch again, even for a quick dose of laughter.
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