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My biggest takeaway about this drama was how short it was. Playlist often likes to release these small stories which leave you wanting more but they're taken as that, short stories. You shouldn't expect a full plot or concrete ending but it is a fun journey watching the drama.
The two part drama focused mainly on the intricacy of a world where your soulmate's name is engraved somewhere on your body. There are that that are unnamed, and that that are named. As Jae Ha faces a crisis about his sexuality slightly, as he mistakes Ji Woo for a guy, the depth of the story grows beyond gender. To me, the main focus was Jae Ha realizing that even if Ji Woo was a guy, he still fell for her regardless of her gender after overcoming that initial fear. It was a nice touch to the story as it also added a comedic factory since Ji Woo is actually a girl. Their initial encounter is quite memorable as it shows how in a world where most people know the names of the soulmates, it doesn't mean that love comes right away for some people. Jae Ha mistook Ji Woo for a guy and thus had this self identity crisis on his sexuality. Ji Woo thought Jae Ha was and then wasn't her soulmate, but still began to realize that even if he wasn't, she still liked him. You throw in Han Kyul for confusion and comedic factor, and its a complete short drama for me.
The drama portrayed the struggles of being named and unnamed, the duality of knowing and actually feeling. Was this drama perfect? No.
However, I think as a short drama to watch on a day inside, it's a cute little story to add to your list.
This has been, Dear My Name.
S/N: Stan B1A4. Jinyoung and Gongchan are becoming my favorite actors as of late. BANA for life.
The two part drama focused mainly on the intricacy of a world where your soulmate's name is engraved somewhere on your body. There are that that are unnamed, and that that are named. As Jae Ha faces a crisis about his sexuality slightly, as he mistakes Ji Woo for a guy, the depth of the story grows beyond gender. To me, the main focus was Jae Ha realizing that even if Ji Woo was a guy, he still fell for her regardless of her gender after overcoming that initial fear. It was a nice touch to the story as it also added a comedic factory since Ji Woo is actually a girl. Their initial encounter is quite memorable as it shows how in a world where most people know the names of the soulmates, it doesn't mean that love comes right away for some people. Jae Ha mistook Ji Woo for a guy and thus had this self identity crisis on his sexuality. Ji Woo thought Jae Ha was and then wasn't her soulmate, but still began to realize that even if he wasn't, she still liked him. You throw in Han Kyul for confusion and comedic factor, and its a complete short drama for me.
The drama portrayed the struggles of being named and unnamed, the duality of knowing and actually feeling. Was this drama perfect? No.
However, I think as a short drama to watch on a day inside, it's a cute little story to add to your list.
This has been, Dear My Name.
S/N: Stan B1A4. Jinyoung and Gongchan are becoming my favorite actors as of late. BANA for life.
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