I have watched a lot of shows in my life and I have not come across one quite like this. They say that it’s all about the journey and not the destination. This phrase is especially true for My Ahjussi. The journey that each and every character goes through to get to a place of happiness in their life is what makes this show enthralling.

This show is about friendship, kindness, family, community, forgiveness and so much more. Honestly, I would not know how to describe every beautiful moment within each episode. Topics such as adultery, greed, depression, loneliness, etc are dealt with such finesse. It doesn’t feel like a trope used to force a situation or outcome. It’s real and raw and handled very intelligently. More shows should use this show to understand how to portray difficult topics such as the ones shown.

My Ahjussi is beautiful and delicate and wraps you up in the stories of everyone involved. You'll find yourself crying, smiling and rooting for everyone in the show. Each character is developed fully and you get to see their journey throughout the series. The cast did an excellent job in telling their characters story and making the viewer understand their actions and emotions. Oh the emotions! In scenes with hardly any dialogue, you know exactly how each character is feeling. Especially with IU’s character; she doesn’t talk much but you can see the pain and worry and strong resolve in her facial expressions and body language. Lee Sun Kyun is a standout actor in portraying the inner turmoil of Park Dong Hoon.
The scenes with both IU and Lee Sun Kyun feels so natural and you can feel the chemistry that flows easily between them. Their love for each other feels so untainted and pure. It's the kind of love you feel when you truly and wholly know a person, the good and the bad. It's different from what is normally shown on tv and yet it's just as beautiful and heartwarming.
This is not a love story though, rather it is a life story. How the life of someone can be changed by showing kindness and respect. The values shown are so important and yet so simple that we take it for granted in our everyday life.

The soundtrack is captivating. I especially love "The Man" when it’s played for the two brothers. The mood set when it's played is fun and mischievous, perfectly capturing the adventures of Sang Hoon and Gi Hoon. "Grown Ups" is a song that when I hear it, I’m instantly reminded of the moments I’ve spend watching My Ahjussi.

My Ahjussi is a drama that will tug at your heart strings. I don’t think there will ever be another drama that’s quite like this. It’s unique and will be my No.1 drama for a very long time.

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