A SLICE OF LIFE!!

To begin with, this drama has an unique concept, re- entrolled students. Let me promise you, this is not your typical high school drama with usual love triangles or leads chasing eachother or childhood sweethearts. This drama is quite different and portraits about the real student crisis and how they deals with it. They are scorned by their peers and even teachers because they're repeaters.
The main leads are Fang xue and Wei lei. I really liked their chemistry. Their subtle romance is endearing.They are very comfortable with eachother. This drama focused on each student and not just the main leads.The story of all students are perfectly blended together without poisoning the whole atmosphere. You can feel their friendship and you may feel like you are one among them.
Since, they are repeaters they had more pressures than a regular student. But, they got the best class teacher who supported them endlessly.

SPOILER ALERT!!!
Now talking about the main leads, they have a different bond. The romance here is mild but is strong enough.I love how much wei lei has changed for his fang xue. One of my favourite moment is when he was not ready to sing for her in ep13 v/s how he himself danced and sang for her later in ep22 . He did that only for her, even though it was quite embarrassing for him. We can see how their relationship grows. It is slow, but kinda cute.
I have to say, everything about this drama is top notch. Much much much better and more realistic than any other high school dramas.( I found it similar to 'when we were young' . Both are highschool dramas and realistic ones.) Right from the intro to the very end of this drama is stellar and well made. The intro is really creative. Also, there is a small interview at the very end of each episodes. They are either real students or characters in this drama.

SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER!!!
Ending is an open ending. I had a hunch it would end somewhat like that. Just because this drama is so real, a slice of life!! Even though i'm not a fan of these type of ending, in this case i think i can understand them. I understand why they decided to separate. A long 10 years had passed. But, their love towards eachother remained the same. They seperated not because they don't love eachother. They really love and care eachother. That's why when fang xue suggested to separate, wei lei agreed. Not because he don't love her, but because he loves her and respects her decision. He believes whatever she decides is the best and good for both of them. Even at the end wei lei assured that he loves her, no matter where.
Moreover it's an open ending not a sad ending. There is hope, a hope that they will meet again. Because ,a separation is a new beginning. They both hopes that they will meet again for their NEW BEGINNING!!

FUTURE VIEWERS TRUST ME, THIS IS WORTH WATCHING.
Pls don't mind the ratings here. Okay, i guess, I'll no more believe in these ratings. This drama deserves a better rating.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, why??
-Absolutely amazing cinematography, direction and natural acting. Ofcourse 10/10.
-A high quality drama with well written script.
-Realistic approach of the drama.
-No unwanted misunderstandings
-No usual cliches
-No love triangles (i hate that)
-OSTs are excellent and soothing
-Their friendship is pure and strong
-And definitely our main leads, their chemistry and their sweet moments are adorable. We can see how much they feel for eachother even without no skin ships and kiss scenes.
-Overall this drama is sweet and refreshing.

PS If you are expecting a typical highschool romance drama. Then, this is not for you. And because of that it may not be everyone's pick. But, if you're looking for some realistic good dramas then, this will never disappoint you.

YOU WILL DEFINITELY LOVE IT, DON'T MISS THIS !!

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WORTH THE HYPE, WORTH THE WAIT

This is one of the purest drama I've ever seen. Hometown cha-cha-cha is a well penned, casted and directed drama with beautiful visuals and cinematography.
From the first trailer itself I was looking forward to this. I usually don't watch ongoing dramas. I have always thought future viewers are lucky since they don't have to wait inbetween episodes. But this one was an exception.This is the first time I am happy that I decided to watch a drama while it was still airing. Every weekend was a worth wait. Every episode got better and better. And my weekends are never the same after homecha ended.

PLOT
The story is simple and pure. A city girl Yoon Hye Jin ,a dentist had to move to a village Gongjin and there she encounters a village boy, Hong Doo Shik( chief hong). Their multiple encounter eventually makes them fall in love. This looks like a typical cliche storyline, right?? But this is not just that. But yes, there are usual cliches. But the way they dealt with it is what makes it special. This is light, warm, refreshing and healing drama with a group of loving Gongjin villagers. This is not just the story of the leads. The side characters are not some filler characters. They also have their own story and a life to deal with.This show is about love and how it makes us stronger.


With all these cliches what makes Hometown Cha Cha Cha the best?
No messy love triangles,no toxic relationships, no unwanted misunderstandings and break ups, no hate, just love and forgiveness.

SPOILERS AHEAD

WHY THE TITLE HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA??

I read this somewhere where that the title, CHA means car and Gongjin is the HOMETOWN here. And the three cha's refers to the cars of Dusik, Hyjein and Sung Hyun. All three came to Gongjin is somewhat connected to car. One of the reasons Dusik came to Gongjin is because he lost his hyung in a car accident, Hyjein couldn't go back to Seoul because her car needed a repair and had to stay back in Gongjin and Sung Hyun lost his way and ended up in Gongjin. So their cars(three CHA's) led them to Gongjin (HOMETOWN). And that's the title HOMETOWN CHA CHA CHA.

MAIN LEADS- Dusik , Hyjein and Sung Hyun (Ji PD)

SikHye(Dusik and Hyjein) have one of the most healthiest, mature and wholesome relationships amongst all K-Drama couples. They acted like a married couple even before they started to date. They fight,annoy, bicker and care for each other. They're the definition of opposite attracts so it's a given for them to constantly argue. But I love how their misunderstandings were quickly solved. They are the definition of healthy relationship. They talk everything out and endlessly support eachother.
There is a love triangle. But this is not your typical love triangle with leads fighting for the same girl. I am not a fan of love triangle. But here it was quickly solved and all you can see was their bromance.They proved love triangles can be healthier too. HCCC have one of the best resolution of love triangle. And this love triangle was never an issue because the main leads were mature and understanding.
Their wholesome relationship is the actual reflection of how a healthy relationship works. They had their own struggles and hardships but they never broke up. And they never said the cliche line "I'm breaking up with you coz I don't want to hurt you". I believe nothing hurts more than your loved one leaving you during your hardest time just by saying they don't want to hurt you!! LOL.
When we were expecting love triangles they gave us bromance . When we were all prepared for the rejection by Dusik, he accepted her feelings. When most of them(not me) were expecting for a break up between ep 12 and 14 saying that's the usual kdrama troupe, they showed how a healthy relationship should be.To add-on to the cliche thing there was also childhood trope. But they fell in love not because of that. It was just a pigment to the whole story.

FAV EPISODES
Ep 10
The realisation, confession, acceptance with a kiss everything happened here. The realisation of Hyjein was the best part here. The way she walked in the rain realising her feelings for Dusik and that gradual changes in her expression was perfect. Special claps for Shin Min Ah for that particular scene. That's my most fav scene.

Ep 16- THE FINALE
I love how they wraped the whole drama so perfectly. They also had the funniest and cutest proposal ever. The way Hyjein told to consider the proposal as a relay and handed the baton to dusik when he was upset for her getting ahead and proposing first will never not be funny.Their confession and proposal was sincere and full of love.

FAV LINES
"Who cares if the wind blows a little when we're in the same boat?"- Hyjein
"Life isn't a mathematical equation. It doesn't have a clear answer either." - Dusik
And many many more.......

FAV SCENES
Ep 12 -- In that nightmare when he was afraid in the dark it's hyjein he calls out to. Because she is his light.
Ep 9 -- Hyjein was relieved when she saw dusik at that night. Ji pd gave all the tools to protect her from harm. But she just want Dusik's arms. And the ending hug was just wow. That felt so real.

They bicker all the time but that they are eachother's safest place.

I love the way the writer dealt with hyejin dusik relationship without breaking them up. Also Hyjein's character breaks all the stereotypes. When she was aware of her feelings she proposed to him. She was the first one to kiss, first one to confess and first one to propose. She just don't care about all these stereotypes. When she realised her feelings she run towards him instead of running away. She knows what she she wants and is sure about it .Hyjein is so far my favorite FL. I saw many comments hating her. But for me she is one the realistic FL ever. Hyejin is not your typical girl who asks for a break up when things aren't going well. Coz usually in kdramas these issues are more than enough for the couple to break up. But she handled it differently. She gave it a good thought and decided to wait for him. How many female leads will do this?? Most of them will break up without even thinking twice. That's why I say HYJEIN IS A STANDARD.

The fact that most of us were expecting a rejection from dusik but instead he accepted her feelings was a different twist. Even though he was healing inside he didn't push her away like how the usual ML's do. He's not your typical arrogant angry guy, he's just an ordinary guy.Out of all the doubts, fears, anxieties inside his head, there is one thing that he’s sure of, he loves hyejin.

All the characters were realistic and well portrayed by all of them. This is my first Kim seonho drama and he's already my favorite. His micro expressions are everything.I’ve never been this impressed by someone’s skill and personality in such a short amount of time.

The top-tier writing with an amazing cast made this drama heart warming. This deserves to bag lots of awards. Also the OST'S are soothing. la la la la la keeps playing in my head ever since I started this drama. Whatever I do, all my head does is go......Lalalalalala!!! For me homecha is a gem. My love for them is as deep as lake baikal :)

You should give it a try if you want some light hearted healing drama. It's better you don't go for it if you are here expecting some twists and turns. As I said this is just a simple story with relatable characters. Do watch this if you’re into healing dramas or romcoms! You won’t be disappointed.

PS it's been a month since homecha ended. But I'm still not over them. I miss them like crazy: (

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