KSO
The Couch Downstairs
Alrighty then! I've completed the journey that is "Oh My Ghostess," and all I can say is.... welp.... wow. That's not necessarily meant in a good way, but I don't wanna pin it to negativity either. This show put me in a lot of places. Some of those places were me questioning if I should continue on. After finishing it, I'm glad I did, but that isn't to say I've forgiven this show entirely.
Story 〆(・∀・＠): This was one of the main issues I had with this show. I was already shaky going into it since I worried about the upcoming love triangle. And sadly - something that hardly ever happens - I was right. The story seemed to pause and hover over certain moments and plot points. In the beginning, the show was so focused on the ghost, Soon-ae, and then in the next half of the show, it was so concentrated on Bong-sun. The same situation happened with the story's mood. In the beginning, it's light-hearted and overdramatic in regards to its comedy, but then it switches to something of a "thriller." As a fan of action-packed dramas, I wish they evenly distributed these plot points instead of separating the show as if there is some wall. Thus making me have to wait until near the end to be able to enjoy it fully. It felt like the story wasn't taking off quite yet, which bored me to a certain point. I'm not going to deny it, there are some funny jokes (and if you like more sexual related ones, then you're in luck), but I, personally, am not the biggest fan of that type of humor. But since the ending was extremely entertaining and got me excited to push the "play next episode" button, I'll bump up the score a bit.
Acting ｡゜(｀Д')゜｡: The acting, by-far, was one of the shows strongest features. Park Bo-Young was absolutely incredible. The issue with her character is that there were two different souls in her body; Two souls with remarkably different personalities. But she played it off as if it was nothing. It was so amazing to see her jump from a shy and timid girl to one yelling and talking about sex. The change was so believable, and so much heart was put in that I can't do anything but give a standing ovation. Kim Seul-Gi was also impressive when her character wasn't in Bong-sun's body. Although I wish she was given more time, Seul-Gi took what she had and made it work. The ghost's feelings were so lively and, at times, utterly heartbreaking. Jo Jung-Suk pulled off the male lead perfectly, allowing for the main romantic leads to omit such a loving chemistry.
Music ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪: Music is something I struggle to judge since I don't have much experience in anything related to it. Nothing caught my attention, which is the only thing that I really look for. The music was calming and matched its respective scenes, but you won't find me going out to look for the soundtrack.
Other (ง°ل͜°)ง: I'm not going to spoil anything, but I do want to mention that some parts of the romance.... well... they made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The main couple was cute, but there were moments I didn't like where the show was going. As mentioned earlier, some characters got too much attention causing me to question how it was going to turn out in the end. Another point that frustrated me a bit was the ghost rules. This is the one thing that I really pay attention to. I'm a stickler for rules when it comes to a supernatural drama since I want to be able to understand what can and cannot happen. This show laid out its ghost rules, but I can't say they kept to it 100%. Not saying that it's incredibly distracting, but this isn't exactly a show with a strict rule book.
Closing up, I'm glad I finished the show. It's a particular case where the ending was so much stronger and more enjoyable than the beginning. I also love the cooking aspects of it and the teamwork of the leading group of chefs. I would say it's a bit overhyped, but that doesn't mean it was entirely unenjoyable. I can see the appeal and can understand why so many people enjoyed it. Everyone has their tastes in how things run. So give this show a shot if it suites your fancy.
Happy watching <3
Story 〆(・∀・＠): This was one of the main issues I had with this show. I was already shaky going into it since I worried about the upcoming love triangle. And sadly - something that hardly ever happens - I was right. The story seemed to pause and hover over certain moments and plot points. In the beginning, the show was so focused on the ghost, Soon-ae, and then in the next half of the show, it was so concentrated on Bong-sun. The same situation happened with the story's mood. In the beginning, it's light-hearted and overdramatic in regards to its comedy, but then it switches to something of a "thriller." As a fan of action-packed dramas, I wish they evenly distributed these plot points instead of separating the show as if there is some wall. Thus making me have to wait until near the end to be able to enjoy it fully. It felt like the story wasn't taking off quite yet, which bored me to a certain point. I'm not going to deny it, there are some funny jokes (and if you like more sexual related ones, then you're in luck), but I, personally, am not the biggest fan of that type of humor. But since the ending was extremely entertaining and got me excited to push the "play next episode" button, I'll bump up the score a bit.
Acting ｡゜(｀Д')゜｡: The acting, by-far, was one of the shows strongest features. Park Bo-Young was absolutely incredible. The issue with her character is that there were two different souls in her body; Two souls with remarkably different personalities. But she played it off as if it was nothing. It was so amazing to see her jump from a shy and timid girl to one yelling and talking about sex. The change was so believable, and so much heart was put in that I can't do anything but give a standing ovation. Kim Seul-Gi was also impressive when her character wasn't in Bong-sun's body. Although I wish she was given more time, Seul-Gi took what she had and made it work. The ghost's feelings were so lively and, at times, utterly heartbreaking. Jo Jung-Suk pulled off the male lead perfectly, allowing for the main romantic leads to omit such a loving chemistry.
Music ヾ(⌐■_■)ノ♪: Music is something I struggle to judge since I don't have much experience in anything related to it. Nothing caught my attention, which is the only thing that I really look for. The music was calming and matched its respective scenes, but you won't find me going out to look for the soundtrack.
Other (ง°ل͜°)ง: I'm not going to spoil anything, but I do want to mention that some parts of the romance.... well... they made me feel a bit uncomfortable. The main couple was cute, but there were moments I didn't like where the show was going. As mentioned earlier, some characters got too much attention causing me to question how it was going to turn out in the end. Another point that frustrated me a bit was the ghost rules. This is the one thing that I really pay attention to. I'm a stickler for rules when it comes to a supernatural drama since I want to be able to understand what can and cannot happen. This show laid out its ghost rules, but I can't say they kept to it 100%. Not saying that it's incredibly distracting, but this isn't exactly a show with a strict rule book.
Closing up, I'm glad I finished the show. It's a particular case where the ending was so much stronger and more enjoyable than the beginning. I also love the cooking aspects of it and the teamwork of the leading group of chefs. I would say it's a bit overhyped, but that doesn't mean it was entirely unenjoyable. I can see the appeal and can understand why so many people enjoyed it. Everyone has their tastes in how things run. So give this show a shot if it suites your fancy.
Happy watching <3
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