Nikolean
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I absolutely loved this drama. A hidden gem that deserves much more recognition than it does. I expected to love it but not this much and I appreciated the strength of all the women in this drama. It was a very women-driven drama and I barely skipped anything while watching.
THE STORY
Unexpected, breathtaking and badass. It told the story of three women kicking butt and overcoming their own problems and societal expectations. Talking about the corporate warfare that was happening between Barro and Unicorn, it was very well-paced and had just the amount of spice it needed. There were almost no plot holes and I appreciated the very different setting than I'm used to. It was interesting to get a bit of a look at the background of search engines and I found out quite a lot about them. The story took a quite mature-thinking theme and it really made me reflect on my values and their importance in relationships, career, future and success.
Now for the three women, TaMi, Hyeon and Ga Kyung. I liked the flashbacks and their backstories- and how they became friends in the past. The broken bonds between them were heartbreaking and it's fair to say that Hyeon and TaMi would not be where they are today in their friendship if not for Ga Kyung. Ga Kyung was villainous so much in this drama but you could also sympathize with her background. I like how the plot was primarily led by the development in their three characters and how friendship, the past and work all come together.
For the romances:
1. TaMi and Morgan were hard to watch, honestly. In a good and bad way. Their story was painfully realistic and I actually had to ask myself if I was really watching a Kdrama the entire time I saw their dynamics. Many people will say they were a boring couple but I'd have to disagree. It's true that some of TaMi's most frustrating moments were with Morgan but I liked how he made her think about her values and what letting another person into your life really meant. My heart broke every time they broke up and they had a very different dynamic from the typical kdrama couples I've seen. They were passionate but often stuck in a middle ground because of their differing values. To say their ending made me completely happy would be a lie- I don't like how they're still stuck in a loop- but it's realistic and it's them. Not all romances have that typical "happy ending" and many will be complicated like theirs. I'm appreciative that their story was able to be told. Their relationship kept making me think about my values and if I could compromise as much as Morgan does for love. Note: Morgan's lines are so smooth like I swooned so much.
2. Hyeon and Ji Hwan. Honestly. This couple gave me life in this drama and was a breath of fresh air. Their meeting was so appropriate and I found myself smiling like an idiot each time they were together. Still, my heart broke each time they had to come to the end of each of their meetings and questioned their feelings- if it was just Hyeon being "a fan" or more. It was nice seeing Hyeon falling for Ji Hwan without realizing and having a different side than what we usually saw and it was so cute watching Ji Hwan be hyper-aware of his feelings and unsure if Hyeon felt the same. If Morgan and TaMi were the mature couple, these two were like a whole "first love wholesome" couple that was a good contrast to the main couple. Honestly, their chemistry was amazing! Note: Ji Hwan's lines when he was "acting" with Hyeon and his confession were so smooth too (why are the men such smooth talkers).
3. I'll take the time to also mention Ga Kyung and Jin Woo. They had a sad romance, for Jin Woo to be one-sidedly in love and already preparing for their divorce before Ga Kyung even brought it up. He loved her wholeheartedly but was guilty about his family caging her. He loved her enough to let her go and respect her wishes to not even contact her when she wanted to disappear. And how Ga Kyung realized all this and came to care for him, but realized she had to find herself first. They have a bit of an open ending- and it was fitting for their characters.
THE CAST
I think everyone was perfectly cast in this drama. Honestly, I first came to watch it because I found Da Hee was going to be in it, and then saw videos of her chemistry with a current new favourite actor of mine, Jae Wook. Knowing two of my faves were going to be in a drama together and as love interests really pushed me to watch and I was not disappointed. Honestly, I think they had the most chemistry as a couple in the whole series. I personally hope Jae Wook gets more dramas! Also Da Hee always plays badass women and this time her portrayal was perfect and I could never imagine anyone different. Soo Jung and Ki Young did very well as the main couple, and the scenes were executed almost perfectly. My only criticism is that there were times when Ki Young seemed like he was "acting" rather than "being" Morgan and there were a few blank faces.
MUSIC
I cannot stress enough how much I loved the music. From the background music to the OSTs- they set the mood perfectly. I loved the main OST so much with the breathy tones. And the game song- it's what brought the main couple together at first and it played when they found each other again at the end. Beautiful and satisfying, this drama has to have one of the best soundtracks I've heard.
REWATCH VALUE
As much as I'd want to watch it again, I'd have to wait a little to let my feelings settle. It left me thinking, and is a drama I'd rewatch for thought-provoking conversations. It's a bit on the heavy and mature side but has a general good balance to give a bit of a dramatic "slice of life" feel. I'd for sure watch again though because the story was amazing.
CONCLUSION
Overall, the story was very character-driven, mature, faced societal issues and thought-provoking, which I really appreciated. The character growth was a journey that I'd definitely watch again. I love how the plot and ending wasn't rushed at all- all couples ended in a place fitting for them and the corporate warfare set a good and satisfying end. I appreciate the writer for taking their time with the plots and connecting everything together so well. Also, the camera work and lighting PLEASE. It was beautiful. Whomever designed the storyboard- I need to learn from them. The scenes were perfect and the lighting and the camera angles really set the scene. They used a lot of unique angles that helped elevate a lot of the emotions of each of the characters and I loved it all. THE ENDING. I lived for the ending and thought it was a perfect way to end with a hearing (which also started the drama) and the three girls riding off to the sunset with the OST. It was a women-driven show and ended with strong women. I cannot speak enough how much I loved the whole show. I think the realism really set everything for me and twists up to the very end had me shook. That last twist I'm still getting over!! Also, loving how the title ties in all at the end! I NEED MORE!!
PS. Ji Hwan and Hyeon need their own series pls and thank you
THE STORY
Unexpected, breathtaking and badass. It told the story of three women kicking butt and overcoming their own problems and societal expectations. Talking about the corporate warfare that was happening between Barro and Unicorn, it was very well-paced and had just the amount of spice it needed. There were almost no plot holes and I appreciated the very different setting than I'm used to. It was interesting to get a bit of a look at the background of search engines and I found out quite a lot about them. The story took a quite mature-thinking theme and it really made me reflect on my values and their importance in relationships, career, future and success.
Now for the three women, TaMi, Hyeon and Ga Kyung. I liked the flashbacks and their backstories- and how they became friends in the past. The broken bonds between them were heartbreaking and it's fair to say that Hyeon and TaMi would not be where they are today in their friendship if not for Ga Kyung. Ga Kyung was villainous so much in this drama but you could also sympathize with her background. I like how the plot was primarily led by the development in their three characters and how friendship, the past and work all come together.
For the romances:
1. TaMi and Morgan were hard to watch, honestly. In a good and bad way. Their story was painfully realistic and I actually had to ask myself if I was really watching a Kdrama the entire time I saw their dynamics. Many people will say they were a boring couple but I'd have to disagree. It's true that some of TaMi's most frustrating moments were with Morgan but I liked how he made her think about her values and what letting another person into your life really meant. My heart broke every time they broke up and they had a very different dynamic from the typical kdrama couples I've seen. They were passionate but often stuck in a middle ground because of their differing values. To say their ending made me completely happy would be a lie- I don't like how they're still stuck in a loop- but it's realistic and it's them. Not all romances have that typical "happy ending" and many will be complicated like theirs. I'm appreciative that their story was able to be told. Their relationship kept making me think about my values and if I could compromise as much as Morgan does for love. Note: Morgan's lines are so smooth like I swooned so much.
2. Hyeon and Ji Hwan. Honestly. This couple gave me life in this drama and was a breath of fresh air. Their meeting was so appropriate and I found myself smiling like an idiot each time they were together. Still, my heart broke each time they had to come to the end of each of their meetings and questioned their feelings- if it was just Hyeon being "a fan" or more. It was nice seeing Hyeon falling for Ji Hwan without realizing and having a different side than what we usually saw and it was so cute watching Ji Hwan be hyper-aware of his feelings and unsure if Hyeon felt the same. If Morgan and TaMi were the mature couple, these two were like a whole "first love wholesome" couple that was a good contrast to the main couple. Honestly, their chemistry was amazing! Note: Ji Hwan's lines when he was "acting" with Hyeon and his confession were so smooth too (why are the men such smooth talkers).
3. I'll take the time to also mention Ga Kyung and Jin Woo. They had a sad romance, for Jin Woo to be one-sidedly in love and already preparing for their divorce before Ga Kyung even brought it up. He loved her wholeheartedly but was guilty about his family caging her. He loved her enough to let her go and respect her wishes to not even contact her when she wanted to disappear. And how Ga Kyung realized all this and came to care for him, but realized she had to find herself first. They have a bit of an open ending- and it was fitting for their characters.
THE CAST
I think everyone was perfectly cast in this drama. Honestly, I first came to watch it because I found Da Hee was going to be in it, and then saw videos of her chemistry with a current new favourite actor of mine, Jae Wook. Knowing two of my faves were going to be in a drama together and as love interests really pushed me to watch and I was not disappointed. Honestly, I think they had the most chemistry as a couple in the whole series. I personally hope Jae Wook gets more dramas! Also Da Hee always plays badass women and this time her portrayal was perfect and I could never imagine anyone different. Soo Jung and Ki Young did very well as the main couple, and the scenes were executed almost perfectly. My only criticism is that there were times when Ki Young seemed like he was "acting" rather than "being" Morgan and there were a few blank faces.
MUSIC
I cannot stress enough how much I loved the music. From the background music to the OSTs- they set the mood perfectly. I loved the main OST so much with the breathy tones. And the game song- it's what brought the main couple together at first and it played when they found each other again at the end. Beautiful and satisfying, this drama has to have one of the best soundtracks I've heard.
REWATCH VALUE
As much as I'd want to watch it again, I'd have to wait a little to let my feelings settle. It left me thinking, and is a drama I'd rewatch for thought-provoking conversations. It's a bit on the heavy and mature side but has a general good balance to give a bit of a dramatic "slice of life" feel. I'd for sure watch again though because the story was amazing.
CONCLUSION
Overall, the story was very character-driven, mature, faced societal issues and thought-provoking, which I really appreciated. The character growth was a journey that I'd definitely watch again. I love how the plot and ending wasn't rushed at all- all couples ended in a place fitting for them and the corporate warfare set a good and satisfying end. I appreciate the writer for taking their time with the plots and connecting everything together so well. Also, the camera work and lighting PLEASE. It was beautiful. Whomever designed the storyboard- I need to learn from them. The scenes were perfect and the lighting and the camera angles really set the scene. They used a lot of unique angles that helped elevate a lot of the emotions of each of the characters and I loved it all. THE ENDING. I lived for the ending and thought it was a perfect way to end with a hearing (which also started the drama) and the three girls riding off to the sunset with the OST. It was a women-driven show and ended with strong women. I cannot speak enough how much I loved the whole show. I think the realism really set everything for me and twists up to the very end had me shook. That last twist I'm still getting over!! Also, loving how the title ties in all at the end! I NEED MORE!!
PS. Ji Hwan and Hyeon need their own series pls and thank you
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