Best Mistake Season 2 (2020)

The biggest mistake of Best Mistake Season 2 is that it's centered around a mean and deceitful new character while at the same time trying to tease us with a love triangle where the conclusion is so foregone that you just feel sorry for the poor sap who you know is destined to be turned away by his crush before the last bell tolls.

What's also annoying is that the writers endow the mean and deceitful character with a seemingly superhuman ability to manipulate people, allowing her to get all of these close friends to distrust and turn on one another after what for some has been years of friendship. I hate it when a series is so lazy that it resorts to something like this. Unfortunately, it's all too often what a series will do in a second season because they can't think of anything else to be dramatic about.

The problem is, with Best Mistake Season 2 everybody watching knows that if these close friends were to have just one realistic conversation amongst themselves to compare notes, Ahra's lies would unravel and she'd be exposed within a couple of days. But instead we're supposed to believe that almost every one of these people has undergone a common-sense lobotomy that renders them incapable of anything but wide-eyed wonder over Ahra's beauty.

Also at issue during Season 2 is Hyunho's struggle over being misjudged by the education system, and in particular by a teacher who has a knack for popping up every now and then just to lower his self-esteem a little bit more. On a couple of occasions she takes a few shots at Yeondoo as well, telling her that she owes it to herself to break up with Hyunho because he's a loser who will just drag her down. Smart girl that she is, Yeondoo will have none of it, but alas poor Hyunhoo proves to be not as strong. Since the teacher is blind to his efforts to improve, cruelly dismissing him at every turn, he eventually starts to believe her BS and ultimately decides that he should, indeed, break up with Yeondoo, supposedly for her own good. The breakup is half-hearted at best but still manages to devastate Yeondoo.

This is where the love triangle comes in, and where Season 2 actually does something wonderful. No, it's not the love triangle itself, but rather the introduction of a new character who is complex and interesting. Seunghyun is an athlete who starts out as aloof and unapproachable. His standoffishness is what especially irks Hyunho, whose territorial instincts go haywire from the get-go. He becomes very wary over Seunghyun, and it is to his credit that it eventually turns out that in this regard he does, actually, have something to worry about.

Although many viewers (mainly out of loyalty to Hyunho, I suspect) are put off by the way Season 2 develops the friendship between Yeondoo and Seunghyun, I think the tentative way that Seunghyun builds up his trust in her is very sweet. Pretty quickly it develops into a one-sided crush on Seunghyun's part, and that's another thing that I believe is depicted realistically and with great insight. As Yeondoo slowly breaks down Seunghyun's somber exterior we start to see someone who is ethical, sincere, and probably more than a little bit lonely. Yeondoo has precisely the personality to pry open the feelings of someone like that, just by being herself, and through one kind-hearted interaction after another that's exactly what happens.

I think people can hate the love triangle itself (blame the writers for that) but they shouldn't take it out on Seunghyun, who turns out to be respectful of Hyunho and Yeondoo's relationship even during most of the time when they've supposedly already broken up. Seunghyun can sense that their breakup isn't really final, so in his insistance on always playing fair he waits until the moment when he finally gets word that they are definitely, positively over with before making his move. For this I think the guy deserves a lot of credit! It's got to be the first time he's ever approached a girl so there's so much potential for a rookie mistake, but he still navigates the situation in a way that avoids hurting anyone. In Seunghyun I think we have an amazing character, and Lee Jung Joon's performance in the part is nuanced and masterful. He gives us a Seunghyun who in some ways is even more compatible with Yeondoo that Hyunho is.

(Also, one thing we should always keep in mind is that Seunghyun is the one who finally manages to expose Ahra and eventually get Hyunho and Yeondoo back together again. So please stop hating on my boy!)

Regarding Hyunho, I think one of the reasons Yeondoo chooses to take him back in the end is not only that they're the main couple for the whole series (duh) but given her nurturing personality she knows that Hyunho just needs her in his life much more than Seunghyun does. Hyunho's fragility in this regard is just one of the ways that I think Kang Yul does such a terrific job in playing the role. He gets it right when depicting how such a person is always struggling between bravado and vulnerability. It's this very duality that endeared Hyunho to viewers so much in Season 1, and Kang Yul keeps up the good work in Season 2.

Another great thing about Hyunho's character is that he's always skeptical about anything the evil Ahra says or does. (Big ups to Ryu Sul for also refusing to be taken in by Ahra. She's not only skeptical of her but downright combative about it. Hey, Ryu Sul, I didn't like you in Season 1 but in Season 2 you're killin' it.)

Meanwhile, Yuna proves that she is shallow, dumb and pathetic by wallowing in her ridiculous one-sided love for Seunghyun, and allowing Ahra to convince her that Yeondoo -- Yeondoo of all people! -- is a phony. I can only be grateful that the writers didn't toss her a bone in the end by actually pairing her up with Seungyun. Yuna, girl, you are a sad excuse for a best friend. If there's a Season 3 please do not show up.

Another new character who deserves a thumbs-up is Ah Hoon. He's a cool kid who just needs some big-brotherly guidance, and that's exactly what Seunghyun provides for him. It's not clear to me what purpose he really serves in the season other than to provide comic relief in what in many ways was a bleak season, but it must be said that Keum Dong Hyun does a fantastic job in his drama debut, and I enjoyed the bromance between him and Seunghyun immensely. Part of me hopes that there will be a Season 3 and that the reason for Ah Hoon's introduction in Season 2 is that he'll be the central character in it.

As a last complaint, I think another dishonest thing the writers do is to surgically remove Ji Sung's backbone when it comes to Ahra. She humiliates him to the core after her plot unravels and she's exposed as the snake that she is. She even tells him to his face that she could never really be attracted to someone like him. This is one cruel person, I'm telling you. After all of this treachery, what we see in the last episode is that Ji Sung has skipped the big reunion lunch with his friends and actually decided to SIT WITH AHRA in the cafeteria. Seriously? Here we have a series that has spent 15 episodes showing us what a total lowlife Ahra is, then in the finale they suddenly want us to feel compassion for her. Well, sorry, no sale. Seeing Ji Sung sit with her was just annoying af. I'd rather they just hadn't shown Ahra at all in that episode rather than extract the last modicum of self-respect from poor Ji Sung. I know we're supposed to view it as a teachable moment and think he was doing something noble by extending forgiveness, but people like Ahra need to feel the consequences of their actions or they will never stop.

So, while I could rewatch Season 1 over and over (and actually did during Season 2's airing), I don't think I'll be returning to Season 2 that often. If I do it will mainly be for the two characters, namely Seunghyun and Ah Hoon, who can't be found in Season 1. The franchise still has lots of life in it and I'd be super excited for a Season 3. Either center it around Ahoon or follow the gang to college. The characters are so vivid and lovable and I don't want to be missing them for too long.

Final word: It's funny how my review of Season 1 is really short but this one turned into a novel. I guess it's because I feel that a review that's mostly negative needs to do some explaining. If you got this far while reading it then I'm very flattered and thank you for your time!

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Why did Season 2 suck?

Well, it was rushed and it was only based on Ara which could have changed but I don't mind it. I feel like Hyunho and Yeondoo's break-up wasnt essential which kind of ruined the show at the end. The teacher still did an amazing job keeping a stern face and her disbeliefs on Hyunho. Another thing I didn't like was that they added a baseball player to date Yeondoo at the end. Like literally!! They haven't even develop a strong bond that will make viewers know that they will stay together. Hyunho and Yeondoo had so many differences which is good but... The baseball player has so many simliarities as Yeondoo thats not fun anymore.

*Sorry for my grammar/ spelling!??*

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" The Best Mistake season 2 " was not as good as the first one, but it was entertaining.

The plot was predictable and there were a few entertaining scenes or plotlines, mainly due to the new characters that created a few intrigues, however, even those were toned down and in the end, they were a bit idiotic. The main couple's romance could have been better, but they didn't really have much time together in this series and the drama in their relationship was too forced and out of the blue really. The second couple was boring and only had some moments in the beginning and in the end of the drama. At least the new characters were interesting and added a breath of fresh air to the story.

So, overall, five out of ten.

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Season two is weaker than season one.

UPDATE AFTER I FINISHED WATCHING THE DRAMA
I want to praise the acting performance of Yang Yoo Jin (Yun Ah Ra). She was really good. She reminds me a bit of Lee Sung Kyung.

The last five episodes were better because Hyun Ho's toxic jealousy was not shown.

Also, I love Ryu Seol.

Anyway, I will not watch the series anymore. I feel as if the next parts are really unnecessary and too repetitive in relation to the previous ones.

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AFTER WATCHING 10 EPISODES
rating: 5/10

The first season was really pretty good and fun to watch. However, season two is weaker even though the acting seems to be a little better.

Hyun Ho is so toxic this season. This makes him annoying to watch. He said he trusts Yeon Doo... And he still acts like an idiot.

Since our main characters, as a couple and friends, can't talk to each other honestly, Ah Ra is doing great at manipulating them. And the beginning was going so well when the first misunderstanding she created between Hyun Ho and Yeon Doo was quickly cleared up.

I really hate it when characters can't talk to each other honestly and misunderstandings build up. But I guess without it the writers wouldn't have a way to create 16 episodes so I have to get through this if I want to end this drama.

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Failure to Communicate

LIKES:
Wardrobe
Music was okay and wasn't so loud that it drowned out the voices.
They clearly proved with the script & plot, that without trust and communication, no relationship works.

DISLIKES:
WRITING
over the top jealousy
too many cliches and usual trope used, why in 2022 is this still happening?
toxic behaviours didn't make the show more interesting, it just took away what was nice about Season 1.
no character growth or conclusion for any other characters other than the main couple.
PACING:
It got boring after a while, due to repeating themes.
PRODUCTION:
Shaky camera syndrome shouldn't be happening in 2022, PLEASE learn to use a film stabilizer!

OVERALL:
Fast, easy watch, that can be used as a filler while waiting for better dramas. Okay for middle school and teenage viewers, because there's little substance to the romance portion of this high school drama. No need for season 3 or any more seasons. I won't watch again, there is nothing memorable in this season and I wont watch any new seasons of this either.

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I'm surprised that this is getting so much hate because I actually really enjoyed the fact that there was a "villain" and that they were so good at what they did. The other two additional characters were also really lovable, especially A-hoon, who was adorable.

My favorite part of this was Seol, who went from the antagonist in S1 to my favorite character in this season. She was straightforward about her feelings, good at thinking through the situation, and knew when to stand up for herself and her friends. Loved her in this one.

What I didn't enjoy was that there was a serious lack of communication between the characters, especially the two main leads, who I lost a lot of love for. They never talked to each other about anything, and conversations were either unnaturally bubbly or just awkward and not there at all. They really didn't seem like the same people they were in S1 and I felt like some of the issues (like that goddamn TEACHER) were never really resolved. Between the main girl and her best friend, there was also a sudden lack of communication that annoyed me.

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Break up

For me, the break up between Yeon-doo and Hyun-ho ruined the whole show for me.
I came from season 1 expecting more lovey-dovey stuff from them since they won my heart in the first season, so when I found out they had a second one, I came running to see from Yeon-Hyun couple scenes. But the drama kept on taking a different route and I could tell that the story was gonna end with their break up.
I also didn't like how suddenly the new mean girl character gets more spotlight. It's almost as if the show is about her and everything in it is revolving around her instead of the main couple (that will break up later but is still the main couple). I basically just don't like anything the writers did this season. It may sound like I'm ranting (which I kinda am, not gonna lie) but its just that I got so attached to the 1 season that it was just so disappointing to see what they did to the second one. I mean like COME ON. They should have left Yeon-doo and Hyun-ho together. I'm not asking for much here lol.

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Sumpah web dramanya bagus banget menurut saya.
Ceritanya menarik sekali, walaupun aktor dan aktris yang membintangi drama ini kurang dikenal banyak orang di Indonesia. Di season 2 dari drama ini ada pemain baru lohh, ganteng dan cantik pokoknya dehh.
Kalo aku bilang bagus terus orang lain bilang kurang bagus........Ya gimana orang beda-beda.......
Saya disini hanya memberi pendapat saya.
Sama seperti drama lain yang saya review, maaf kalau kata-kata reviewnya sama.
Tapi emang web dramanya bagus kok gk boong.
Saya rekomendasikan juga kalau web drama korea banyak yang bagus, tidak hanya drama tv kabel saja.

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Better than Season 1!

Although it was frustrating at some parts I enjoyed it much more than the first season. I think the writers introduced Ara in a good way, I didn't suspect her at all at first, but as soon as she started doing things everything she did was way too predictable and annoying. I don't like the force of a love triangle throughout this entire season, Seunghyun deserved more than that. I really liked Jisung and Ahhoons characters, they brought more fun to this drama, especially Ahhoon. I found a lot of the drama in this to be completely avoidable at times so it was quite frustrating to watch, but I did like the plot of this season more than the first which is why it's rated higher! Lee Eunjaes acting is very tense?? in the first few episodes but it gets much better throughout this. I'd recommend if you like web dramas like this!

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Only watched it since I watched Best Mistake 1

So, I didn't think Best Mistake was anything to write home about, but I feel compelled to watch sequels if there is one. I could have saved some time by not watching this.
Breakup - to me, it didn't make any sense and lasted entirely too long. And how much could they possibly like each other if they were going to break up that easily?
Main couple - again, I didn't see why guys liked her, she was boring. I really liked him, however.
Second lead couple - what a waste! This was a storyline that wasn't a storyline.
Villain - I didn't enjoy this aspect of the story at all. And, for the love of Mike, it took EVERYONE forever to figure out that the person was a villain!
Ancillary characters - the characters that referred to themselves in third person were very immature and irritating.
Acting - I thought the acting in this was worse than in the first one, maybe because the script was so bad.
For some reason, all the characters seemed so much older than high school students in this one.

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The standard 'cute romance' drama. South Korea is known for producing 'cute fluffy romances'. Best mistake is a standard example of that. So just open your heart and don't try to put your mind into use.

Plot:
A common high school love between a sweet and honest girl, and a slightly bad boy. Well, the boy already transformed into a good, hardworking guy in Season 1. So you can see their cute romance from the very first episode of season 2 itself. The attraction of the show was definitely the romance between our leads. This season progressed to show a break up between them due to the schemes of another girl. Again, only invest your heart in the show, not your mind. Don't try to rationalise their situation. Just go with the flow. Later on they reunite, as expected.

Acting: The acting was fluctuating between Ok and good. But still, I love the cast. They all suited to their characters. Eun Jae (Yeon Doo) and Yul (Hyun ho) looked great together. Hyun ho had the most character development in the entire 2 seasons. I loved his lovestruck and devoted expressions for Yeon Doo. All the supporting casts were also good.

You can give it a go when you are free. It doesn't have much to offer but it will make your heart flutter. Actually this was what the drama intends to do. So, Go for IT!!!

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