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Clean with Passion for Now korean drama review
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Clean with Passion for Now
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by Hauli
May 15, 2023
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 5.0

An excellent drama that suffers from excessive length

I was truly captivated by the early episodes of the drama, to the point where I would have given it a solid 8.5 out of 10. However, as I progressed, my rating decreased due to the quality of the last five episodes.

I felt a sense of guilt when I resorted to watching the final episodes at 1.5x speed.

STORY

Initially (episodes 1 to 8), the story was remarkably well-paced, narrated, and executed. It immersed me in this whimsical universe through a good balance of narration, humor, and light-heartedness. The narrative alternation encouraged me to invest in the drama and follow the adventures of the main characters.

However (episodes 9 to 12), the pacing became confusing. There were long moments of repetitive dialogues that added nothing to the story. Nevertheless, I held on due to the excellence of the first eight episodes.

Then (episodes 12 to 16), it was a disaster. The episodes lacked a solid narrative structure, the dialogues dragged unnecessarily, and the camera shots were excessively long to fill an episode. Definitely something to avoid.

ACTING

Undoubtedly, the strength of this drama lies in the acting performances, as all the actors are excellent. Honestly, Kim Yoo Jung's acting skills are so impressive that she compels us to follow her character's journey despite the weak moments in the script. Thanks to her, I managed to complete the drama. She effortlessly conveys a range of emotions, and we understand everything she feels. She is an impressive actress, and I will make sure to watch the dramas she has been a part of.

MUSIC

Nothing exceptional, but the main song is effective and complements the key moments well. It's satisfying.

REWATCH VALUE

I would say yes to rewatching the first eight episodes, but a definite no to the latter ones, which were truly disappointing and off-topic.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, I would have liked to say much more about this drama, but the second half was a letdown. Still worth watching for the enjoyment factor!
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