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Soundtrack #2 korean drama review
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Soundtrack #2
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by Little Joy
Aug 27, 2024
6 of 6 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 5.5
This review may contain spoilers

THE TOXIC DANCE OF LOVE

So, I’ll just go straight into the positives and negatives of Soundtrack 2.
Positives:
1. Character Development: I’ve really appreciated how the drama delves into the flaws and emotional struggles of its characters. Suho’s unwavering love and Hyeonseo’s complicated personality give us a lot to unpack and connect with on an emotional level.

2. Complex Relationships: The love triangle between Suho, Hyeonseo, and K definitely adds an intriguing layer to the story. It explores jealousy, emotional baggage, and personal growth in a way that feels both relatable and thought-provoking.


3. Emotional Depth: The drama does a great job tackling themes like self-worth, communication issues, and the fallout from unresolved emotions. Those emotional scenes, especially towards the end, are really powerful and impactful.

Negatives:
1. Frustrating Clichés: One thing that can be really annoying is how the drama leans on clichés, like characters keeping secrets and causing unnecessary heartbreak. It makes the plot feel predictable and pretty frustrating at times.

2. Unlikeable Characters: Hyeonseo’s actions and attitudes make her a tough character to root for. While everyone’s flawed, her lack of communication and treatment of Suho might make it hard to sympathize with her, which took away from my overall enjoyment.


3. Imbalanced Progression: The story dragged with repetitive issues between the characters, only for Hyeonseo to suddenly have a change of heart at the last minute. This messed with the pacing and left me feeling a bit unsatisfied with how everything was resolved.

Conclusion:
Overall, the drama does well with emotional depth and character exploration, but the overused tropes and the unlikable traits of key characters dampened the experience for me. While it ends on a beautiful note, the journey to get there was a bit too taxing for.
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