Kayosai
Above all else with this show: PARK SEO JOON. Wow I am in LOVE.
The story was sweet and I can see how it could be relatable, but personally did not find it relatable myself. I first heard about this drama after watching Because This Is My First Life — while it has a similar style (slice of life, romance, and friendship), I found the issues less relevant to my life. Mainly, I know people in this world work in "third-rate jobs" and are forced to work instead of building their resume... but I am more comfortable in the world of top universities, tech jobs, elite VC, and looking to pay off a mortgage than the world of month-to-month rent. The discomfort is a testament to my privilege, and not a knock on the show at all. If anything, it made me more appreciative of all that I have in life. And I definitely admire these characters for pursuing their dreams.
I think the landlady plot was one of my favourites, and I definitely teared up as revelations related to this storyline got tied up. I also loved how the childhood flashbacks played a role in this story.
I wasn't a huge fan of the MMA fighting, but I did become invested in this. It's hard not to be when Tak Su is such a prick!
I was conflicted by the second leads' storyline. To me, the only satisfying conclusion for Seol Hee would've been to end up alone; and the only satisfying conclusion for Joo Man would've been to end up together. You can see how this led to some dissatisfaction in the end.
I also really hated all the unnecessary external folks interested in any of our four leads. Hye Ran, Moo Bin, Jang Kyung Goo, Ye-jin, and Chan-Ho... get away! I don't want to see any of you on my screen!
But above all else, the Dong man and Ae-ra storyline shone the brightest. So cute (even their friggen aegyo!)! I treasured their moments together, and I'm thankful that their time apart was short (vs. "will they / won't they?" type stories that only have them dating in the last 5 mins). I do think the ending was rushed for them — the moment in the ring didn't explain how things were different, and I wish we had a callback to the "real gold" as well. As far as a love story goes, this one was cute. And one more thing... PARK SEO JOON, YOU HAVE MY HEART.
The story was sweet and I can see how it could be relatable, but personally did not find it relatable myself. I first heard about this drama after watching Because This Is My First Life — while it has a similar style (slice of life, romance, and friendship), I found the issues less relevant to my life. Mainly, I know people in this world work in "third-rate jobs" and are forced to work instead of building their resume... but I am more comfortable in the world of top universities, tech jobs, elite VC, and looking to pay off a mortgage than the world of month-to-month rent. The discomfort is a testament to my privilege, and not a knock on the show at all. If anything, it made me more appreciative of all that I have in life. And I definitely admire these characters for pursuing their dreams.
I think the landlady plot was one of my favourites, and I definitely teared up as revelations related to this storyline got tied up. I also loved how the childhood flashbacks played a role in this story.
I wasn't a huge fan of the MMA fighting, but I did become invested in this. It's hard not to be when Tak Su is such a prick!
I was conflicted by the second leads' storyline. To me, the only satisfying conclusion for Seol Hee would've been to end up alone; and the only satisfying conclusion for Joo Man would've been to end up together. You can see how this led to some dissatisfaction in the end.
I also really hated all the unnecessary external folks interested in any of our four leads. Hye Ran, Moo Bin, Jang Kyung Goo, Ye-jin, and Chan-Ho... get away! I don't want to see any of you on my screen!
But above all else, the Dong man and Ae-ra storyline shone the brightest. So cute (even their friggen aegyo!)! I treasured their moments together, and I'm thankful that their time apart was short (vs. "will they / won't they?" type stories that only have them dating in the last 5 mins). I do think the ending was rushed for them — the moment in the ring didn't explain how things were different, and I wish we had a callback to the "real gold" as well. As far as a love story goes, this one was cute. And one more thing... PARK SEO JOON, YOU HAVE MY HEART.
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