THE BEST THRILLER OF 2024 SO FAR

I hadn't been hooked on a K-drama for quite some time, but ever since I saw the trailer for "The Frog," I knew it was going to have me glued to the screen until I finished it, and that's exactly how it turned out.

The beginning is a bit slow, but it's important to properly introduce both the plot and the characters, as well as the situations they find themselves in. If you can get through the first twenty or thirty minutes of the first episode, it will have you hooked until the very end.

The quality of the direction is evident; the cinematography is beautiful, and you can tell that the shots are well thought out and executed. The performances are incredible, and I loved seeing Go Min-si in a character like this.

So, I would recommend this K-drama to anyone looking for something to watch over a weekend, especially if they are after a quality thriller that will keep them hooked until the end.

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THE BEST DRAMA OF 2024

Kim Hee Won and Park Ji Eun have done it again; they have brought the best K-drama of the year so far. So, let's break it down to see why I consider it the best K-drama of 2024.

THE STORY:
When this drama was announced, it had an interesting premise, but not enough to catch my attention. I admit that what initially drew me to watch this series was the cast, as the story seemed somewhat cliché but intriguing enough to start. AND I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG. The way they've handled this story is simply masterful; they've turned what seemed like a cliché plot into an award-worthy tale. First off, they've taken all the clichés and turned them on their heads. In this drama, it's the female lead who always maintains composure, seemingly not showing much emotion until later on. Conversely, the male lead is the one who cries the most, who expresses his feelings the most, and who appears most sensitive, and that's something I've loved. It's true that this story may not appeal to everyone, and coupled with the length of its episodes, it might become somewhat tedious for some people, but I highly recommend it.

CHARACTERS AND COUPLES:
Let's start by discussing the main couple. I've read in some places that they didn't have much chemistry, but for me, it's been quite the opposite. In every scene, you can feel the tension and the love they have for each other but are unable to express. I think both protagonists are well-developed, with interesting backgrounds that will make more sense as the series progresses. The secondary couples in this series are among the best; the way their relationships progress, their performances, and the way they express emotions make the series even better. And lastly, the villain; few K-drama villains have managed to infuriate me as much as the one in this series. Seriously, you're going to be stressed out and you're going to suffer watching what this villain does.

OST:
One of the best OSTs I've heard within the world of K-dramas. I've seen many dramas, and few OSTs are as good as those of this series. They even make me want to buy the physical edition. Nothing more to add, 10/10.

CINEMATOGRAPHY:
This drama is beautifully directed. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and this is the case in this series. It has incredibly beautiful scenes, with a color palette that changes throughout the series depending on the situation our protagonists find themselves in.

CONCLUSION:
I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a drama to shed tears, to be moved alongside the characters, and to enjoy it for a few days without binge-watching it since the episodes are long.

If you've made it this far, thank you very much for reading, and I hope you can enjoy this series as much as I did.

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THE BEST MEDICAL DRAMA

I don't usually write reviews, but this drama deserves it. I finished it a few months ago but hadn't thought about writing a review until now.

I have a lot to say about this series, but I want to start by saying that it's not for everyone. Considering that Shin Won Ho and Lee Woo Jung (director and writer of series like Prison Playbook and Reply) are behind this series, it's not surprising that it may not be for everyone, as it has its characteristic style that may not appeal to the general audience.

The series has a somewhat slow start as it needs to introduce many characters, and you might find yourself confused during the first two or three episodes. However, after a few more episodes, you'll be completely immersed in this great story. Personally, I love it because it's not the typical medical series we're accustomed to. There are no doctors with superhuman and unreal abilities, and they're not always rushing around the emergency room or in life-or-death surgeries. This series is more than that; it avoids falling into the typical clichés found in other dramas. It focuses more on the friendship of the five protagonists and their daily lives within the same hospital.

The relationship between the protagonists is incredible; their chemistry goes beyond the screen, and at times, you can feel that they're not acting but displaying their real personalities. Each of them has their problems and insecurities, but they support each other in difficult times, and in good times, they are always there to have fun together.

Another thing I want to mention is that the OST of this series is wonderful. I finished the series months ago, but I'm still listening to the songs because they are really good.

This series may not be for everyone, but if it manages to captivate you, you'll find it hard to let go, and you'll miss all the characters when it's over. It's a slow series that takes its time to tell its story. The romance is so well-written that it doesn't overshadow what is truly important in this narrative: friendship and the patients they have to help day by day.

If you've made it this far, thank you very much for reading, and I hope that if you decide to watch it, you enjoy it as much as I did.

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