I've put off watching this drama since 2017 because I know I'd be a crying mess watching it and I usually avoid melodramas. But this was about old folks and I really wanted to watch it. I take a long time to recover from tearjerker films so I was waiting until I felt ready to watch Dear My Friends. But just like how is it in life, you are NEVER ready.

This drama got me real hard. It broke me more than I expected. It is truly a gem and it's no wonder it won Best Drama and Best Screenplay. Love how the character of Wan narrates the story and watches the old folks as a third person, but also joins them in their fun. She represents the younger audiences watching this.

Definitely a drama worth watching. The script isn't flawless, but it is truly beautiful and indeed a masterpiece. The way it tells the stories of these old people, their struggles, their life, their thoughts, their regrets, their dreams. It makes you smile, breaks your heart, leaves you in tears, reminds you that life can be so cruel and that you should live life to the fullest. The cast delivered flawless acting and I'm surprised none of them won awards for their roles in this drama.