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One Fine Week korean drama review
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One Fine Week
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by ada moon
Dec 15, 2020
10 of 10 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This review may contain spoilers

Short and sweet web-drama, with some mature themes

I won’t lie to anyone, this might be one the best Korean web-dramas I’ve seen on YouTube (it’s now on VIKI :) mainly because there’s a lot of unexpected turn of events or elements that aren’t really talked about in other Korean dramas or web-dramas, specifically: saesang culture. The ML in this drama is literally terrified of leaving his home because of how afraid he is of his stalkers, this is something rarely seen or discussed in kdramas dealing with idols, so rare, I was surprised it was mentioned at all or “us” as viewers got to see that perspective, because in reality what he’s feeling in those moments he’s being stalked, isn’t so much of a lie. It’s a chilling reality many idols go through, and quite honestly, I wish it was discussed more, especially in kdramas. If you want a short web-drama that can give you a subtle hint into what many idols feel from obsessed / overzealous fans, I heavily recommend this one.

Going into more themes this drama addresses, there’s also a highlight of corruption, something kdramas are REALLY good at expressing, but in this case it’s how the hierarchy system in South Korea can be used as a cruel disadvantage, specifically how woman can be blackmailed into keeping their jobs by “pleasing” male hierarch’s, this was during a particular scene in ep. 3 with the FL (Seo Ji Soo) I got chills, because like saesang culture, this is real, it happens ... EVERYDAY. Not even in South Korea, anywhere, I’d say in relation to this drama specifically for female idols in the industry, hell it could even be for female workers. I love how this drama incorporates themes like this, because most don’t wish to show viewers this side of the story. I hope in the future more kdramas highlight themes like these.

Moving into the plot for the story, overall it’s interesting because the characters actions make it interesting, or what you find out as a viewer about the characters makes you want to keep watching. I thought the acting performances were great, everyone had a part to play and the whole “princess switch” element although cliché was done well! You could definitely tell the difference between the characters, and who played who you know? Kim Byul vs. Da Eun? I also like how the writers thought about their characters, and gave them depth. Specifically with both the ML & FL’s. The ML likely suffering from insomnia due to saesangs, or anxiety (I don’t believe it’s ever revealed if he takes medication or not), and the second FL (Kim Byul) suffering from PTSD??? (I can’t read Korean, but I’m pretty sure on the medication she had it said what she’s taking meds for) or camera flashes so she takes medication, some serious stuff, like I said this drama isn’t afraid to show these elements and I find it refreshing as hell. The plot if you’re interested overall is about two women switches places for a day or two lol, if you’re into that trope, I also recommend this drama :)

The music, was mediocre, could’ve been better imo, but rewatch value is definitely up there at 8.0 or higher, it’s a great story well told in such as short amount of episodes, with strong themes, recommend! (for the 1,000 time lol)
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