tis the damn season
Seo Kang joon's best drama for me, he played that introverted character with trauma very well, the story is the warm and cold same time and this is the best thing about drama, the book club part was so cute and I want to read all book they mentioned, the last episode was good but 15 was bad I really hate fl that episode and they ruined her all image in 1 episode, whenever I rw this drama I always skipped that episode, overall best drama!Was this review helpful to you?
It‘s my second drama with Park Min Young, I really love her acting, she is becoming one of my favorite korean actresses.
Seo Kang Joon I saw for the first time and I feel a bit in love with him. I adored him in this role and can't wait to see him in many other dramas.
The chemistry was also great.
I espcially loved the book club scenes and all the side characters were likable and had enough depth so you care for them and want to know how there stories goes.
If you like slow healing dramas this one is the perfect one!
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The Perfect Winter's Day Healing Drama
If there's one thing you should know about me going into this drama review, it's that:a) one of my most listened to songs of 2021 was from Chung Joon Han's score for this drama (Good Night Irene)
b) I have a 'Bookstore Journal' google doc where I typed up all of Eun Seob's blog posts from the show, to look at when ever I need a pick-me-up.
Now that my clear adoration for this little show is established, I have to say: unfortunately, this is not a perfect drama. Eun Seob's trauma plot line seemingly comes out of nowhere and is neatly resolved in a handful of episodes (seriously, what happened to that uncle?). Don't get me started on the ep 16 separation (which I will go into in more depth in a sec). Mok Hae Won's tragedy obviously takes up a larger portion of the plot, and I think the writers did a good job of letting the story unfold naturally without dragging it out for too long or condensing it too much. The main performances are great; Seo Kang Joon is adorable as the quietly-lovestruck Eun Seob, but his more emotional scenes really pack a punch. I thought the complex relationship between the three Mok/Shim women was very interesting to watch, carried by great performances.
I adore the little sequences of life in the town, the book club meetings, the shots of the landscape. The romance is lovely to watch, and as I mentioned before I really do love Eun Seob's little blog posts included at the end of each episode - so much so that I actually wish they'd included it more within the runtime itself, allow us to see a bit more of ES's innermost thoughts.
Now to the big booboo in my view: the eleventh-hour separation. We all know Kdramas love a good episode 16 separation when they've run out of plot; unfortunately, WTWIF is no difference. It is beyond frustrating to see this relationship you've been earnestly following for 15 episodes nearly implode because 1) MHW couldn't have like... given him a call or two from Seoul? And 2) Eun Seob, whose entire character arc relied on him being a traumatised guy slowly learning to open up to people and take ownership over his own voice, didn't even try to fight for the relationship when MHW left, or when she came back. The scenes of her being back in town without contacting him, and him virtually ignoring her were painful beyond belief, and made me feel like the entire development of the relationship over the series was for nought. Argh.
Ok. Breathe. Rant over. Despite its flaws, this show is a gorgeous breath of fresh, winter air. Watch it with a blanket and a cup of tea, let the pure ~vibes~ wash over you. And maybe skip most of the final episode.
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Like a warm hug
Add this to the list of dramas that make me want to move to the countryside and run a little bookstore.I loved almost everything about this drama. The yearning of the main couple is impeccable, the warmth of the bookstore and the town was so comforting, and I grew to love all the side characters as well, from the family members to the book club. The show handles darker and heavier topics of domestic violence and familial issues relatively well.
With that being said, this drama still fell victim to the episode 15 curse. The last minute separation trope is one of my least favorite plot devices of all time and this drama is an example of why. The plot started falling apart with the characters' (particularly the female lead's) decision-making around those heavier topics, and the time jump felt underdeveloped and unnecessary.
Still, this was an amazing watch; I know some people complained that it was too slow but it was perfect for me. It's one of the dramas you watch wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of hot tea, and you just let it warm you up.
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When the Weather Is Whine
I liked the stories involving the female lead, her mother and her aunt, they kept you anticipating for more. However, the other side plots were really not that interesting to follow and ended up being just a white noise. From reading the synopsis and watching its earlier parts, we got to know what the female was going through and why she moved away from the city. Clearly, she had issues she needed to work on, however, despite her issues with trusting people and being hurt by others, her romance went against her character. She had a very easy and quick romance with minimum communication for a drama that meant to be driven by dialogue. She started a relationship in a short period of time before scratching the surface of her issues. It would've been much better to replace the romance with the people of her town, it would have had created a much better environment to work on her issues. In fact, the resolution and progress on her issues ended up being half-hearted, not much was accomplished by the end. On another note, I didn't like that the characters past stories were based in high-school, there was a gap that couldn't be translated to their adulthood life. If they were to switch the past events and have it be based in university for example, I think that would create a better connection, relatability and meaning to their adulthood issues.Was this review helpful to you?
Books and emotions
This is a labor of love! I advise to watch it during the winter months. Poor yourself some red wine, warm sake or tea and crawl under a blamket. Don't be surprised if you binge it in a few days.It's not an easy story but a series of stories about regret, jealousy, loneliness and yes alo love.
Set around a book shop in a small village with a loveble cast of extras. It watches like a Murakami novel. It sort of passes you by and at the end of it you are left alone having had the privilage of being part of their lives for a short while.
Park min Young is cute (as always) but I had the most fun watching Kim Hwan Hee. She plays a bright, funny character.
Watch it on Viki Rakuten.
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I really loved this drama because ,it felt warm
this is the perfect drama for romance with a little bit of tragedy and warmth in every scene ,I felt happy while i watched it ,the acting was great and the story itself even better ,this drama portrayed a lot of emotions I related to and a lot of beautiful scenes , as an usual cold person I could relate so much to this drama, I have to admit that at first I thought it was boring but now I've totally changed my mind, I hope people will see how beautiful this drama is and feel warm while watching it ,just like how I felt, I loved it. :)Was this review helpful to you?
My Winter Comfort Watch
I have developed a keen sense for when a drama really is a breath of fresh air, icy cool fresh air in this case. Within the first few minutes of this show, I automatically knew I was going to love it. The whole show felt like cashmere sweaters, old books, chai lattes, and a fireplace filled with peace. I wondered at first what was it about this drama that made me feel this calmness? I shortly found out that it was because of the sound, the silence. They did a really good job of not oversaturating every scene with some repetitive ballad of romance. It was simple and sweet, the natural ambiance of that town. This is such a rare find in dramas for it to be so fuzzy and the couple together they really have great chemistry. For me personally, this drama is very underrated and it is my favorite. I know I can just sit and not worry about there being some crazy car crash or unbelievable situation. The story is too good for that and it really is well written when it comes to relationships and friendships; if anything I feel the friendship plays a bigger role in the title. I definitely recommend this show for when you feel emotionally exhausted from real life, this one will put you at ease. This drama is engraved in my calendar as my yearly winter comfort watch. Can I also get a pair of the cool aunts' sunglasses?Was this review helpful to you?
Watch if you need a break from the typical kdrama formula
I have seen this drama described as a "healing drama." I agree with this in multiple ways. Not only is this drama about healing from past traumas, but it's what I would describe as a "palette cleanser" which I would consider another form of healing. After watching several dramas with crazy plots and twists that causes some anxiety or an entire box of tissues to be gone through, this drama was a nice slice-of-life slow-burn drama. It has its dramatic and rather sad moments but nothing completely utter tragic to the point it's unbelievable. Probably the most realistic kdrama I have seen. Another added bonus, no real second leads so it's not your typical romance drama either. I loved it so much. I would have given it a 10/10 but honestly the end was sort of confusing to me.Was this review helpful to you?
A therapeutic, slow series...
I think this type of series are for those with a certain genre of watching. Some may find this slow, plain, boring or therapeutic. The ending was kinda rushed (?) but the vibe was still present. The acting showed the characters' true self -- their past and feelings. The chemistry of both lead artists were good. As to rewatching the series, I think it really depends on the audiences' taste in watching.For those interested in watching this series, I recommend watching this during winter time or cold season (for those countries without four seasons) so you would also grasp the feeling.
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It made me want to live in this small town.
I want to start off by saying that I surprised myself when it comes to this drama. I usually love a fast-paced romance where the OTP are in love by episode 5 and planning their wedding by episode 8 lol. This drama was as opposite from that as it could get... but I absolutely LOVED it. I loved the slow pace, the long quiet moments, the sad moments, the sloooow burn pace of the romance and absolutely loved almost every single character in this drama.The best way I can describe it is that it's an absolutely beautiful story and healing to the soul. It's just SUCH a beautiful drama. I felt like I was reading a book. I found myself wishing I could move to this small town that had a warm and cosy book shop, an amazingly supportive book club and imperfect people who were all going through something but still cared for each other and carried each other's burdens. It's honestly one of my most favourite dramas. I gave it a nine overall because the helpless romantic in me wished for all the loose ends to be tied up and presented to us with a pretty big bow on top, but it really is beautiful.
PLEASE GIVE IT A TRY! It's different from many dramas I've watched and I think that is what set it apart. I really hope there can be another drama where Park Min Young and Seo Kang Joon are the FL and ML because their chemistry is stunning.
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This drama carries really strong message. It has such a calming , heartwarming and healing effect. Beautiful story about life. Definitely for people who love 'slice of life' dramas. You're going to love all characters and their stories in this drama, if you deacide to watch it.
And for sure give it a try, you're not going to be disappointed. An amazing job of authors and actors. I'm so happy my favourite actor Seo Kang Joon played this role, loved his character. All the characters are so warm and all of them have a touching stories, This drama will always have a special place in my heart, especially because of messages it carries. I give it 10/10. They all deserved it. Amazing job.
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