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Could a rom-com be any more perfect!?
I ate this show right up! I don't normally binge-watch anything, but this show had me hooked right from the get-go! To me this drama was pretty much perfect. I really don't have anything to criticise. If you want to immerse yourself in a swoon-sworthy drama then this is the one to watch!Having finished it just now, I'm still weeping a bit. The ending was perfect! I couldn't ask for more; it's left me feeling wholesome and happy.
There is so much I loved about it! To begin, the characters were just great. Secretary Kim was perfect at her job and Vice Chairman a typical arrogant ass. A great character you say? Yes, although a narcissist is usually a red flag, his character fitted so well for the story. I loved how Vice Chairman's character progressed as his feelings grew for Mi So and he become soft around her. The whole series there were so many cute moments captured between the two. If I listed them all we'd be here for hours!
After working together for nine years, Secretary Kim decides she will resign and Vice Chairman practically goes into shock at the thought of not being able to cope without her by his side. He slowly (and I mean the right amount of slowly) falls in love with her. I mean really he surely must have had this underlying love for her his whole life considering their backstory. So the plot of the show progresses throughout the month that Secretary Kim is preparing before resigning and so Vice Chairman thinks of ways to keep her at his side.
There is a dark past that haunts the pair, and also involves a confusion of memories between Vice Chairman and his older brother. Every time it flashed back to when they were little I got confused because as the viewer, I was like, yes that's Vice Chairman; but then all the characters were saying it was his older brother. Once this confusion was cleared I was glad because it left me bazzled!
I thought it was soooo sweet when Vice Chairman was beside Mi So in hospital and telling her all that he remembered whilst she was asleep. The fact that he remembered her and knew who she was when she applied for the job was so beautiful. When it flashed back to the work drinks where he sat beside her and asked if she knew who he was Ahhh!! He was asking her because HE remembered HER! This was just too cute!
The children who played the characters' younger selves were so adorable and did a really good job for their parts. The fact that Mi So wanted him to promise that he would marry her was just too much for my heart!
In this drama I actually really enjoyed the shared amount of screen time for the other couples in the show. Chief Secretary Bong was always hilarious. Ji-Ah was so innocent and sweet, and even though I didn't like the guy she fell for, I was still happy how the show ended with them together.
Towards the end of the final episode where Mi So is there with her sisters and they are talking about their Mum made me sad.
I don't know if I normally talk about music in TV shows, but the backing track to this was so soothing and sweet. The simple piano melody fitted so well at each romantic moment between the pair. My heart literally swooned each time.
I will definitely watch again at some stage as it was just so light and happy! Exactly something you need to escape from reality. I think it is a really great rom-com to immerse yourself in if you're feeling a bit down and need some light in your life.
I can only hope to find more dramas like this one!
-E
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This drama had everything and It was extremely wild! You learn that the boy from Kim Mi So's childhood was a boy she met once, who had saved her when they were both kidnapped (when you get to the episode, it was an emotional rollercoaster). After that traumatizing night, the young boy that saved her never returned, and she has been searching for him ever since. On the other hand, we have Vice Chairman Lee, who we find out is the young boy who was kidnapped with Kim Mi So, and after saving Kim Mi So and going back home, never recovered from the incident. Lee would have nightmares about the woman who had captured both of them and because of this, was never able to form a connection with another woman. But there is one thing on his mind ever since he got home and it was to go back and find the little girl to see if she was ok or if she was suffering like he was. Unfortunately, her house was soon demolished and he was never able to keep her promise and come back for her. Lee then spent his whole life trying to figure out where the little girl went until one day he recognizes her interning at his family's company and hires her to be his secretary. Unfortunately, Kim Mi So doesn't recognize him, but Lee takes this as a great sign that she wasn't suffering like he was and decides to not tell her who he was.This drama was so much more than just two coworkers falling in love with each other. It was a story about a boy who had fallen in love with a girl when he was young and searching his whole life to be with her, even if it wasn't romantic, and always protect her. This story was about a man who wanted Kim Mi So to live in a world filled with love even if he couldn't tell her who he was to her.
Also, one little note. Whoever wrote to script for this show...especially the person who wrote all of Vice Chairman's lines should deserve an Oscar or whatever award is given for this position. Even though Vice Chairman Lee came off as this arrogant self-centered butt at the beginning of this series, after watching every episode and going back, you realize that it was all strategically written. We chose to interpret it one way when it could be interpreted in many. Lee, by far, is one of my favorite drama boyfriends. Not going to lie, he def is giving my bae, Xiao Nai from Love020 a run for his money. You realize his arrogance is actually not completely real and it is just part of his charm and humor. And I know, I know, drama boyfriends are not real and watching these dramas are giving men this unattainable expectation, but honestly, every girl deserves to find someone in their life as much as Vice Chairman Lee loved Kim Mi So. Like, it is not fair.
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This has turned out to be one of my favorite dramas I have ever seen...and now that I've seen well over 100 dramas, that's saying something.
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Iconic romcom
This is such an iconic drama in the romcom genre! Many cliches of course but that didn’t bother me at all as I love romcom as well as all the actors in this. Recently rewatched it and it’s safe to say it’s one of my favorites of all time😍I watch a lot of cdramas as well as kdramas, and the production quality of this compared to some other shows out there is no joke. It’s wonderfully high quality just like the story and cast! The more dramas I watch the more I wish other dramas lived up to the standard of this one.
The chemistry is also off the charts which makes it all the better. I also love the character of kim mi soo and how she’s always professional and amazing at her job! Competent and ambitious female leads are the best!!😁
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One of the best in ROMCOM
Yes this is indeed one of the best drama in ROM com. Many people might comment that this drama is boring and no story and all but I liked it very much. The story has a unique turns and also has some good twists. This drama not only has comedy but also has family and little bit of sad. This is a drama with mixture of emotions in it. I think this was my second drama to watch it was the best. So I also recommend this to kdrama beginners. Next the cast with Park seo joon (the romcom prince) and fl with Park min Yong was best. Then the ost's or the music is also good there are song which are melodious and have emotional touch. So at last I recommend you all to watch this drama and enjoy.Was this review helpful to you?
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Most favorite RomCom
At first i was hesitant to watch this series i just saw this series in a group wherein they recommend it to other kdrama fans i always encounter this title in wherever someone ask for kdrama recommendation,i was just curious back then so y not give it a try, yes at first im thinking that it kinda boring or some common romance stories but after watching the episode one i can't stop but i feel i want more.. Hahaha im so excited in every episodes theres no boring episodes in this series and the chemistry of omy and psj exploded the whole series like you want to fall inlove again and again..this series is a must watch you will never regred every tik of the clock watching it hahahaWas this review helpful to you?
I like the chemistry of the two leads, they look good together and both maintain with certain charm throughout the show. It’s fun to watch Park Seo-Joon as a narcissistic character but who is naive about dating and love. I couldn’t imagine anyone else but him for this drama. Park Min-Young is quite impressive too, she just nailed her character as a secretary who is ideal and professional but struggling to enjoy her own personal life.
I recognize also the other side characters who liven up the atmosphere. Some of them are quirky, weird and yet it serves good support to the show to be a comedy relief.
Story-wise, I disagree with what other people said that it was dragging. I find the pacing fast and a balance from lighter to dark without overshadowing the funny sides until they wrap up it nicely.
Yes, it was predictable after the first few episodes and regardless of the plot that wasn’t grand enough to ponder, I still enjoy this one. I never got bored of this show, definitely worth fun to watch.
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