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What a hidden gem! If you are a fan of romance, witty dialogue and strong supporting characters then this is an absolute must watch.
Kang. Min. Ho. A phenomenally well-written character played by Jung Kyung Ho who has so much charm and charisma you wouldn't believe it. Kang Min Ho is one of those male leads that you know will be stuck in your head and your heart for a long time after the drama ends. No, he is not the stereotypical cold and harsh CEO that he plays in the first two episodes, he is not, so do not be fooled. Kang Min Ho has such an immensely captivating personality and possesses the perfect blend of characteristics. He is hilarious and quick-witted, he is fierce and formidable, he is refreshingly optimistic and reliable. Sometimes an adorable puppy dog and at other times an opponent and an authority with a threatening disposition. I love how Jung Kyung Ho portrayed his character's journey from harsh, revengeful Kang Min Ho, to caring and self-sacrificing Kang Min Ho. The writers as well did a really great job of slowly transforming his character without making you panic that he was suddenly turning into a different person. I could really see the attention to detail that went into his transformation and that continued on as eventually his personality blended with Ma Dong Wook to apparently create the perfect person that is Kang Min Ho. I cannot say enough how well written his character was and how masterfully Jung Kyung Ho performed.
Kim So Yeon had a hard task to keep up with her co-lead Jung Kyung Ho but I think she succeeded. With Jung Kyung Ho being such a strong lead I think there easily could've been a disconnect but Jung Kyung Ho and Kim So Yeon had amazing chemistry. Kim Soon Jung is a strong female lead and has an unmatched loyalty and positive demeanor. I loved the role she took of protecting and cheering him on to be the best man he could be. While, Kang Min Ho is consistent in his affections for Kim Soon Jung and never wavers from being head over heels in love. Their relationship, filled with camaraderie, hilarious banter and amorous teasing, was so enjoyable to watch and I wish they had had more scenes together, 16 episodes wasn't enough. Having fun was the essence of their relationship and that's what made it really believable.
Supporting cast, well done! Dong Wook's father, Ma Tae Suk, played by actor Ahn Suk Hwan was a character that I really appreciated. He was definitely the wise and caring father figure for both Kim Soon Jung and Kang Min Ho, and whenever he opened his mouth I knew that he was going to say something the leads needed to hear. He was supportive, loving, and most of all, realistic! He didn't manipulate and overreact to things, but kept a level understanding outlook even in the darkest of situations. There was a time when Kim Soon Jung is confused and isn't thinking straight when he tells her exactly what she needs to hear. "Dong Wook wanted to protect you and you want to protect CEO Kang, you love them in different ways." I loved Kang Min Ho's interactions with literally everyone, but the relationship between Kang Min Ho and Ma Tae Suk was so sweet n' precious while also being laugh out loud hilarious, they made me smile so much!
Oh Woo Sik, played by Lee Si Eon, is my other honorable mention (as I do not want to go through the entire cast). He added just the right doses of humor to every scenario! Kang Min Ho and Oh Woo Sik bounced off of each other so well, the amount of sass they gave each other, the woman advice that Woo Sik kept giving Min Ho, priceless! Also the prank they play on Soon Jung, "Who are you? I'm your dad." Like how did they even think of that lol - beyond hilarious.
Oh and the whole Captain Hook, Wendy (Jo Eun Ji) & Tinker Bell nickname thing was so just the cherry on top of a perfect trio.
There are so many parts of the plot that on paper, could have been so cheesy, but execution is everything and this drama really demonstrates that. Falling for Innocence reminded me what I love so much about KDramas, and it is that when done well, even the most unrealistic of happenings can seem so fathomable and understandable. There were predictable parts but there were also parts that threw me off, I am not going to say the plot was the most original because it wasn't, but it didn't have to be. A standard plot done well easily surpasses an original plot done poorly. The characters are what makes this drama great and they are what sets it apart as something original. I also have to applaud this one for keeping the pacing. This KDrama does not drag and at the end I was left wanting more, which should always be the case.
This drama sat in my plan to watch list for way too long and I am so glad I finally went ahead and watched it. If you are a fan of romance I STRONGLY recommend this one.
Kang. Min. Ho. A phenomenally well-written character played by Jung Kyung Ho who has so much charm and charisma you wouldn't believe it. Kang Min Ho is one of those male leads that you know will be stuck in your head and your heart for a long time after the drama ends. No, he is not the stereotypical cold and harsh CEO that he plays in the first two episodes, he is not, so do not be fooled. Kang Min Ho has such an immensely captivating personality and possesses the perfect blend of characteristics. He is hilarious and quick-witted, he is fierce and formidable, he is refreshingly optimistic and reliable. Sometimes an adorable puppy dog and at other times an opponent and an authority with a threatening disposition. I love how Jung Kyung Ho portrayed his character's journey from harsh, revengeful Kang Min Ho, to caring and self-sacrificing Kang Min Ho. The writers as well did a really great job of slowly transforming his character without making you panic that he was suddenly turning into a different person. I could really see the attention to detail that went into his transformation and that continued on as eventually his personality blended with Ma Dong Wook to apparently create the perfect person that is Kang Min Ho. I cannot say enough how well written his character was and how masterfully Jung Kyung Ho performed.
Kim So Yeon had a hard task to keep up with her co-lead Jung Kyung Ho but I think she succeeded. With Jung Kyung Ho being such a strong lead I think there easily could've been a disconnect but Jung Kyung Ho and Kim So Yeon had amazing chemistry. Kim Soon Jung is a strong female lead and has an unmatched loyalty and positive demeanor. I loved the role she took of protecting and cheering him on to be the best man he could be. While, Kang Min Ho is consistent in his affections for Kim Soon Jung and never wavers from being head over heels in love. Their relationship, filled with camaraderie, hilarious banter and amorous teasing, was so enjoyable to watch and I wish they had had more scenes together, 16 episodes wasn't enough. Having fun was the essence of their relationship and that's what made it really believable.
Supporting cast, well done! Dong Wook's father, Ma Tae Suk, played by actor Ahn Suk Hwan was a character that I really appreciated. He was definitely the wise and caring father figure for both Kim Soon Jung and Kang Min Ho, and whenever he opened his mouth I knew that he was going to say something the leads needed to hear. He was supportive, loving, and most of all, realistic! He didn't manipulate and overreact to things, but kept a level understanding outlook even in the darkest of situations. There was a time when Kim Soon Jung is confused and isn't thinking straight when he tells her exactly what she needs to hear. "Dong Wook wanted to protect you and you want to protect CEO Kang, you love them in different ways." I loved Kang Min Ho's interactions with literally everyone, but the relationship between Kang Min Ho and Ma Tae Suk was so sweet n' precious while also being laugh out loud hilarious, they made me smile so much!
Oh Woo Sik, played by Lee Si Eon, is my other honorable mention (as I do not want to go through the entire cast). He added just the right doses of humor to every scenario! Kang Min Ho and Oh Woo Sik bounced off of each other so well, the amount of sass they gave each other, the woman advice that Woo Sik kept giving Min Ho, priceless! Also the prank they play on Soon Jung, "Who are you? I'm your dad." Like how did they even think of that lol - beyond hilarious.
Oh and the whole Captain Hook, Wendy (Jo Eun Ji) & Tinker Bell nickname thing was so just the cherry on top of a perfect trio.
There are so many parts of the plot that on paper, could have been so cheesy, but execution is everything and this drama really demonstrates that. Falling for Innocence reminded me what I love so much about KDramas, and it is that when done well, even the most unrealistic of happenings can seem so fathomable and understandable. There were predictable parts but there were also parts that threw me off, I am not going to say the plot was the most original because it wasn't, but it didn't have to be. A standard plot done well easily surpasses an original plot done poorly. The characters are what makes this drama great and they are what sets it apart as something original. I also have to applaud this one for keeping the pacing. This KDrama does not drag and at the end I was left wanting more, which should always be the case.
This drama sat in my plan to watch list for way too long and I am so glad I finally went ahead and watched it. If you are a fan of romance I STRONGLY recommend this one.
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