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Using only the vaguest starting points from Louisa May Alcott’s novel of the same name on which it is based, writer Chung Seo-Kyung forged a bold path with her tale of dizzying adventure and hair-raising suspense.
Given the series’ huge reception, one hopes that it will serve as a wake-up call for a conservative industry that still sticks to outdated gender norms.
Adventure and suspense are words that are typically reserved for male-led stories in the Korean market, but Little Women gave us a story dominated by strong, inspiring, and richly characterized women, the likes of which have seldom been seen before.
Following the tribulations of the poor Oh sisters, In-Joo (Kim Go-Eun), In-Kyung (Nam Ji-Hyun), and In-hye (Park Ji-hu), the series ultimately gave viewers exactly what they wanted, but the journey to get there was never predictable and often rousing.
Writer Chung took advantage of the structure of Korean soap opera dramas (also known as makjang), which move at breakneck speed and are peppered with shocking reveals, to give us a story stacked with emotional highlights.
Knowing what we want and how to subvert our expectations, Chung plays us like a fiddle.

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The Glory Season 2: A Blossoming Story of Revenge and Redemption

The second season of The Glory takes the story of Moon Dong-eun to a whole new level as she finally gets the revenge she has been seeking for years. The show is directed by Ahn Gil-ho and features a talented cast that includes Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun, Im Ji-yeon, Park Sung-hoon, Yeom Hye-ran, and Jung Sung-il.

The story follows Moon Dong-eun, a young woman who dropped out of school after being severely bullied by her classmates. While her bullies went on to lead happy lives, Moon Dong-eun spent years planning the ultimate revenge. She becomes the homeroom teacher of one of her bullies' children and sets her plan in motion.

The season is packed with exciting twists and turns as Moon Dong-eun's revenge plan unfolds. The show does an excellent job of developing each character's story and bringing out their emotions. The antagonists are portrayed as mad and cruel, but the show also highlights their victims' grief and their helpless pleas.

Moon Dong-eun's character development in this season is remarkable. She brings out more emotions and deals with challenges with ease. Her far-sightedness and intricate planning are commendable, and her journey from a cold-hearted woman to a character with emotions is awe-inspiring.

The cast has done justice to the well-written script, and each character has a story that cannot be ignored. Lee Do-hyun, who plays Joo Yeo-jung, brings out some of the most unexpected twists in the show. Im Ji-yeon's portrayal of the antagonist, Park Yeon-jin, is also commendable.

In conclusion, The Glory Season 2 is a must-watch for Kdrama and thriller lovers. It is a satisfying revenge story that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. As Moon Dong Eun says in the show, "I didn’t grow up to be a good person. But one day, one spring, I will fully bloom." Watch the show to find out how she blooms and achieves her revenge.

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