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Dare to Love Me korean drama review
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Dare to Love Me
3 people found this review helpful
by Sunshinewrits
Jun 22, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0
This review may contain spoilers

A beautiful watch

Introduction

Yon Buk is the only heir to the traditional village in Seoul. Even in the 2024, the village is focused on retaining the culture and essense of their lives. Master Kim is a thirty year old designer who taught Yon Buk briefly in his adolescent days.


Review

After all these time travel fantasies, this new story gives a fresh concept. Yon Buk lives in modern Seoul but his upbringing is traditional. He wears traditional clothes and hats and is not very comfortable around people. He is shy and reserved. He is only free and happy when he is around his Master Kim.

Penning such an unique concept amid all supernatural series deserves applaud. Yon Buk is traditional but not orthodox. This clarity within his character makes him warm and special. His past trauma is what makes him reserved. He does not walk in shadow of his master but he never hesitate from saving her dignity. The bond between Hon Hak and Yun Buk is the new bromance of the town. The pupil teacher moment between this brother duo is quite adorable and hilarious. The story goes through the lanes where saving our ethics and traditions collides with our free life. Despite Yon Buk trying to save his culture, his heart seeks freedom, but at what cost it will come?

Its been a while we get to witness L in such a romantic story. He fits in the skin so smoothly. The hesitation, the happiness - he embodies every layer of Yoon Buk which makes the story more alive. Lee Yoo Young as Hong Doo is girl next door seeking love. She is vivacious, culture bound and yet modernly upright. The character is so well balanced that it helps in maintaining the essence of the story in right tone. The supporting cast did a brilliant job. Park Eun Sook did a brilliant job after his terrific delivery of Logan Lee in penthouse. He is the main key of this tale.

Conclusion

Love is really the biggest challenge of the universe. It comes unplanned and happens in the odd hour. As Yoon Buk and his Master Kim traverses through this emotion, the story revolves around multiple angles of influence which can change the course of love. A brilliant story and a warm performance makes it a classic watch.
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