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I had an on again, off again relationship with this drama. Most of the time I was watching it, I had the idea that I was just wanting to finish it. I was sure I wouldn't have that dreaded I'm-so-sad-it's-ended-what-do-I-do-with-my-life feeling.
But I did. It's that kind of drama. How could I not get sucked in despite all my disappointment with Lee Min Ho's character? Thanks to his personality, I had a break from this drama halfway through. I tried twice getting back into it but on the third time successfully picked it up again. I also read a spoiler that made me curious.
The second half of this drama is really solid. Some of the emotions that it captures are spot-on and really intense. The music as well was used powerfully to really get me swept up in what was happening.
This is my first wander into Kdrama action dramas. It starts aggressively and violently. We're not in rom-com anymore.
Yoon Sung
I was not expecting Lee Min Ho's character to be this laid back. I like seeing his playful side because I've only seen him dead serious. He has a great smirk face though.
I like that it's not really about revenge but Yoon Sung wanting to please his dad. He's really smart about revenge and practical about how he wants to live his life.
Romance
This is probably the worse part of the drama.
I did like at first the way Yoon Sung so awkwardly falls in love. He has some real cliché moments though. The stalking, the competitive gift buying, trying to kiss someone when they're asleep - ewww. I didn't like the way he treats Na Na. Whenever he feels attracted to her, (which is every five minutes) he makes a jab at her to hide it. Such a jerk. He's rude and picky just like he is in Personal Preference.
Young Joo - second male lead
Yoon Sung - “Excuse me, I got it first.”
Young Joo - “Shall we rewind the security tapes?”
Korean rivals. *happy sigh.
I wasn't crazy over this guy. He seemed a bit of an after-thought kind of character. But I liked what they did with him in the end and how he was with Sae Hee.
Kim Na Na
“That's okay. I'm a human bullet shield anyway.”
This actress has a great face. And I don't just mean she's pretty. Her face makes me feel calm. Haha.
I love that she dresses appropriately for her job. No silly short skirts and flying hair.
She manhandles Yoon Sung a lot.
There are many moments in the drama when I wanted to strangle her. But there are some moments of competency that are really satisfying too.
I like that she is her own woman and has her own ambitions and purpose in life.
“Excuse me, but can you take your marital spat back home?” Sometimes, I really I love this girl.
Kim Na Na is not a great heroine, but since I was watching My Princess at the same time...well, let's just say the stupidity of Lee Seol next to Kim Na Na's stupidity, there's no comparison. Also, Na Na's ability to grit her teeth in the face of all sorts of circumstances without uttering a word is admirable. Na Na also has a respectable job and she really is all on her own without any help. No parents, no siblings, nothing.
Kim Na Na still needs to be saved lots, but at least she gets to save Lee Min Ho at least once, right?
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