Soundtrack #1 (2022)

Short, Sweet and Decent.

This drama reminded me of a excerpt from "Me Before You", a romance novel by Jojo Moyes with a successful movie adaptation, which goes like: "...I told him a story of two people. Two people who shouldn't have met, and who didn't like each other much when they did, but who found they were the only two people in the world who could possibly have understood each other."

Created by NHN Bugs and Produced by Red Nine Pictures plus Xanadu Ent., "Soundtrack # 1 (사운드트랙 #1) [2022]" is one of the initial Disney+ Original Korean Drama ventures. Written by Ahm Sae Won and directed by Kim Hee Won, the drama got only 4 short episodes with approx. 45 mins runtime, and stars Park Hyung Sik & Han So Hee as leads.

Soundtrack #1 is a story of two best friends of two decades at their early 30s, who have stayed together through thick and thins, but the fine edges of friendship & love becomes hazy as they are attracted towards each other while staying with each other for two weeks. Will they end up together?

Even so it is this short, given the title, characters living through words, lyrics and music was expected (at least it was me who did), however, this wasn't true for most of the part; not disappointed, still.

I think the synopsis and the concept of "friends to lovers" trope tell it all and provided a total of around 170 minutes short runtime, it's pretty much guessable what's gonna happen; but what we should be looking forward to are: the execution and the ending, while peeking through the messages. In my opinion, the show was able to revive and relieve the hidden thoughts within us, while attempting to achieve a decent score. Although the show feels short and felt lil off at few instances, the development was squeaky clean and satisfactory.

Han So Hee plays Lee Eun Soo, a struggling lyricist who strives to do better with her own accord and is honest & outspoken in nature. Han Sun Woo played by Park Hyung Sik is a budding photographer with aweing skills who has a shy yet warm personality. We have Kim Joo Heon, Park Min Jung, Park Hoon and Yoon Byung Hee as supporting cast, while Lee Jung Eun and Seo In Guk play guest roles.

Wishing Ahn Sae Bom jakkanim a goodluck for his future endeavours for he was able to make an up to snuff delivery through this, and,also, congratulations on his debut. Kim Hee Won PDnim surely is one of the leading lady directors who has created qualitative up&down shows through years. And, for a short show like this, she has indeed carried out the overall execution well. The cinematography along with light hue and warm pallettes, made it an easy watch though I am a bit unsatisfied about the sound editing.

There are a total of 12 OSTs which is actually a lottttt for a show of apprpx. 3hours, but would you say you didn't want it? No, bcs the quality is so majestic to just not ask for. Not gonna write a lot but surely wanna mention all of them, for I have come to love all of them...

# "Want to be happy" by Park Boram
# "Love beyond words" by KYUHYUN
# "Your tender heart hurts me" by DAVICHI
# "My Love" by Kim Jong Kook
# "Talk to me" by KIM JAE HWAN
# "Prettiest One" by Standing Egg
# "A little more" by DOYOUNG
# "Wanna be your lover" by Monday Kiz
# "We'll shine brighter than any other" by Lee Hi
# "Love Love Love" by SEOBIN
# "miss you more, I'm sorry by" Lee Yejoon
# "Love beyond words" by DOKO

What I didn't like...

# Han So Hee seemed to struggle a little; which wasn't really visible but for someone who has watched almost everything she has acted in, she appeared to be having a difficult time to fit into a role which is radically opposite from others played by her.

#Even though I am fond of all the OSTs, I believe the show needed to be longer particularly to utilize them well in the story.

# Given the title, characters living through words, lyrics and music was expected (at least it was me who did), however, this wasn't true for most of the part; not disappointed, still.

Final Remarks... "Soundtrack #1" is indeed a satisfactory delivery about love & friendship and the essence they offer you in life, even for a short period. Screenwriting, direction, performance and execution are overally good and up to par. Won't say it's a must watch, but definitely a short and sweet journey, that will entice you to core. Please go ahead :)

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Soundtrack #1; A Discordant Love Story…

The recent venture of juggernaut industry company Disney into the world of K-dramas has marked an onslaught of mixed reception from viewers and critics alike. Nevertheless with a recent investment by the international streaming service Disney+ into copartnership and copyright deals with South-Korean producers and companies, it is hard to ingore the recent presence of Disney within the world of K-dramas. Indeed, the latest series to come out in selected countries from the streaming service, ‘ Soundtrack #1’, is no exception. A stipulated love story between two friends, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ is a short and benign romance drama which while bittersweet in parts, could often feel contrived by its setup and characters.

The narrative of ‘ Soundtrack#1’ focuses upon two close friends. Lee Eun Soo ( Han So-Hee- ‘ The World Of The Married’, ‘ Nevertheless’ and ‘ My Name’, ) is an aspiring lyricist. Nevertheless despite having the ability to pursue her dream job, Eun Soo is struggling to find a source of inspiration and has hit a difficult period of writer’s block.

Thankfully Eun Soo has found comfort and support by relying upon her friend and photographer Han Sun Woo ( ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik-‘ The Heirs’, ‘ Strong Girl Bong Soon’ and ‘ Happiness’). However as Eun Soo and Sun Woo attempt to navigate their current relationship, it becomes apparent that romantic feelings between friends aren’t always so easy to navigate.

‘ Soundtrack #1’ came together as the byproduct of screenwriter Chae Yoon (‘ She Would Never Know’) and director Kim Hee-Won ( ‘ Fiery Priest’, ‘ Vincenzo’ and upcoming series ‘Little Women’). While Hee-Won was certainly not treading upon unfamiliar ground with the romantic melodrama ‘ Soundtrack #1’, it certainly seemed an intriguing choice to pair up Hee-Won, a director known famously in recent years for her witty slapstick comedy-style and revenge dramas, with screenwriter Chae Yoon, who is associated with the lighthearted romance series ‘ She Would Never Know’ for ‘ Soundtrack #1’. Nevertheless despite the eccentric pairing choice, it is arguable that the contrasting idiosyncratic styles between screenwriter and director helped to bring a certain flair to the miniseries.

Perhaps it is important to establish that ‘ Soundtrack #1’ doesn’t push boundaries within its initial setups and plot premise. It is a basic and conventional romance story. In particular it was evident to see the influences of screenwriter Chae Yoon within ‘ Soundtrack #1’. The similar rhetoric of the male lead attempting to escape the friend-zone with his lifelong friend and crush, convoluted feelings developing between close friends and of course repressed feelings causing complications along the way were certainly similar to Yoon’s previous screenplay .

Nevertheless it is hard to deny that despite the lighthearted angst of ‘ Soundtrack #1’, there was a distinctive trait of interminable melancholiness and yearning within ‘ Soundtrack #1’. Director Hee Won’s classic touch of internal and external conflict have become reoccurring themes throughout several of her projects. Although ‘ Soundtrack #1’ may not possess a tale about a character with an eventful past or a personal vendetta, it certainly did highlight the complications that can arise within feelings, careers and between contrasting elites . ( For example Sun Woo’s internal disillusionment and fixation upon his work and coveted feelings for the female lead helped to perfectly contrast Han So-Hee’s external struggles and uncertainty as a songwriter.)

Then of course there’s the discussion surrounding casting choices. Han So-Hee has admittedly triggered mixed-responses amongst viewers and critics alike for her initial performance as main female lead Eun Soo. The actress’ previous career trajectory has seen her star in a mixture of different genres and styles with her recent performance( at the time of writing) in the revenge-thriller ‘ My Name’ being widely praised.

Nevertheless it is hard to deny that despite Han So-Hee’s talents within certain roles and genres , i her performance within ‘ Soundtrack #1’ could often feel somewhat lacklustre with line deliverances and emotional intonations initially. So Hee’s performance did admittedly improve somewhat in the latter-half of the miniseries with a level of heartache being conveyed within her onscreen persona but it is perhaps fair to say that Soo Hee’s performance could feel somewhat lacking at the best of times.

Costarring alongside actress Han So-Hee was ZE:A’s Park Hyung-Sik as main male lead Han Sun Woo. Hyung-Sik has certainly gained a lot of experience within the world of rom-coms and melodramas and this certainly did allow the actor to approach his onscreen role with an easygoing charm. However despite Hyung-Sik’s talents, it is difficult to deny that there were times where the actor could feel somewhat stilted by certain dialogue deliverances .

Then of course there’s the discussion surrounding Hyung-Sik and So-Hee’s potential onscreen chemistry. There was certainly nothing wrong per say with Hyung Sik and Soo Hee’s onscreen dynamic. Although there was an initially inconsistent start , the onscreen chemistry was decent enough. However it is still hard to ignore that while their potential was certainly not unwatchable it rarely felt coherently natural. Perhaps it can be said that these problem boiled down to the flaws of limited screen time . Throughout the duration of the series, an onslaught of variable acting performances by the main cast in addition to the limitations of a restricted time frame rarely helped to allow this onscreen dynamic flow naturally.

Under the directing leadership of Kim Hee-Won, it is clear to see that the four-episode formula and short episode lengths for ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was a double-edged sword.

Of course, it naturally enforced the narrative to be compact and concise within its restricted time frame and duration length. The series was rarely caught up in the trap of being lost down the rabbit hole of an abundance of unnecessary subplots and irrelevant characters. ( Instead these subplots were only briefly touched upon such as So Hee and Sun Woo’s work careers.)

Although there were supporting characters within the series such as Composer Kang Woo Il ( Kim Joo Heon-‘ It’s Okay Not To Be Okay’, ‘ Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol’ and ‘Juvenile Justice’), Sun Woo’s business partner Yoon Dong Hyun ( Yoon Byun Hee- ‘ Love In The Moonlight’, ‘Mr. Sunshine’ and ‘ Vincenzo’) and several surprise guest appearances ( including Yoon Seo Ah, Seo In Guk, Lee Jung Eun, Park Hoon and Park Min Jung), these secondary characters were rarely featured beyond their necessary face value in order to trigger or intensify certain plot events.

On the other hand while a restricted time space did allow the narrative to be more cutthroat with its themes and storyline, it did certainly highlight some specific drawbacks also as a consequence of this compact formula . A limited time frame rarely allowed viewers to see the onscreen relationship between characters being explored beyond their necessity to the plot, hardly allowing opportunities for ‘ Soundtrack #1’ to subvert all of its cliches or experiment with new formulas. Naturally,this could sometimes lead to certain narrative points such as the later development of Eun Soo and Sun Woo’s relationship feeling somewhat rushed.

When it came to filming and production it is certainly noteworthy to point out that Hee Won’s stylistic approach to the series helped to captivate the journey and feelings of characters throughout.

Slick editing and glossy gradients helped to animate scenes to life with specific palettes and tones popping out onscreen. Additionally this helped to differentiate between idealism such as through the eyes of Sun Woo as well as the stark reality presented by Eun Soo throughout the series. ( Perhaps one of the most memorable contrasts can be found in the first episode of ‘ Soundtrack #1’ during Sun Woo’s photo shoot of Eun Soo. Through the literal lens and vision of the male lead, Eun Soo is adorned in a flowing white shirt and smile, giving off an ethereal ambience and air of confidence. In a contrasted scene, viewers are shown reality from the perspective of Eun Soo, adorned in drab clothing and hunched over a computer screen.)

With the title name such as ‘ Soundtrack #1’ it should come as no surprise that the series is heavily invested within using imagery and the OST synchronically. For ‘Soundtrack #1’, this came through an onslaught of schmaltzy and sugary love ballads and solo tracks.

Of course for a series predominantly focused upon young love and relationships, this isn’t an entirely odd choice. However rather than selecting an impressive score for the series or at least choosing songs than could’ve heavily fomented emotional and tear jerking scenes, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was caught in a slight rut with some of its chosen tracks being unimpressive. Perhaps the few exceptions to this can be found through lovelorn ballad “ Wanna be your lover”[ “이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어”] by Monday Kiz , LeeHi’s upbeat track “We'll Shine Brighter Than Any Other Stars” [ “우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야”] and Prerettiest One’s acoustic guitar song “ Standing Egg” [“ 너만 예뻐”].

‘ Soundtrack #1’ is a series which does little to diverge away from the expected tropes and basic setups of romance dramas. Although there an were certainly some questionable acting moments at times and the limited time frame for the narrative often led to events feeling rushed, ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was surprisingly able to attain a balance between lighthearted fluff and bittersweet angst. Additionally, the collaborated efforts of Kim Hee-Won and Chae Yoon allowed the narrative to explore an idiosyncratic perspective by both director and screenwriter upon romance and repressed creativity. Although perhaps ‘ Soundtrack #1’ was let down at times by its OST and pacing at times , the four-episode miniseries certainly will offer viewers with a decent and quick binge-watch.

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Extremely boring

I don't have much to say about this short series aside from the fact that I'm extremely underwhelmed. I had high expectations. Since there was only 4 episodes I figured they had to get things going fast. I also really liked the cast. I'm a fan of both Park Hyung Shik and Han So Hee; so finding out that they were starring together made me excited.

That excitement sadly fizzled out pretty quickly. There is nothing wrong with this drama per se. It's just that nothing much happens. It would be odd to say that a drama that only has 4 episodes was dragged out. But that's how I feel. This should have been a movie. Or better yet. Not have existed at all.

I can't point at any specific thing and say that's bad. In fact, there were several scenes that I actually enjoyed, But there was maybe 1 or 2 such scenes in every episode. Which left about 35-40 minutes each episode that felt wasted. Those 35-40 minutes felt like fillers.

So much of this drama felt unnecessary. This could have easily been wrapped up in 1 episode, and still have been boring.

Now to the acting. I like both Park Hyung Shik and Han So Hee's acting. They are both fantastic actors. Seperately. Together, they just don't have any chemistry. I can barely believe these two are friends, let alone lovers. I think they both would have benefited from a more dynamic drama.

Oh well. That's 176 minutes wasted.

If you are fan of slow dramas, where nothing much happens. This might work for you. But if you're like me and actually want something to happen. You would be wasting your time with this.

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Short and Sweet

Soundtrack #1 tells the story of two individuals who have been best friends friends since childhood and are now in their early thirties. They've been through a lot together, through many ups and downs in life. However, certain circumstances led them to live together for two weeks. Is it possible that these two weeks will help them realise their emotions?

Soundtrack #1 feels like a typical romance drama, except it's only a few hours long. But, t he portrayal of the "friends to lovers" trope feels very realistic and pragmatic. The story is straightforward, but the manner in which it is told is entertaining. The story moves at a good pace, which, combined with the cast and their performances, makes it enticing to watch.

Han Sun Woo and Lee Eun Soo are played by Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee, respectively. Han Sun Woo is a charming and attractive photographer who struggles to conceal his feelings for his best friend, Eun Soo. Lee Eun Soo is a lively and straightforward budding lyricist who is still unaware fo her feelings for Sun Woo.

Their acting was excellent, and they were able to accurately convey the emotions of the characters. I don't have much to say about their performance. I enjoyed their chemistry and hope to see them in more dramas.

The music was lovely, and I have grown fond of it. The soundtracks are fantastic, with a well-balanced selection of songs that fit the story's mood. There are 12 tracks in total:
 "Love beyond words" (사랑은 말로 표현하는게 아니래요) by KYUHYUN
 "Want to be happy"(행복해지고 싶어)  by Park Boram
"Your tender heart hurts me" (소녀 같은 맘을 가진 그댈 생각하면 아파요) by DAVICHI
"My Love" by Kim Jong Kook
"Talk to me"  (나에게 말해요) by KIM JAE HWAN
"Prettiest One" (너만 예뻐) by Standing Egg
"A little more" (아주 조금만 더) by DOYOUNG
"Wanna be your lover" (이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어) by Monday Kiz
"We'll shine brighter than any other stars" (우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야) by Lee Hi
"Love Love Love" by SEOBIN
"Miss you more, I'm sorry" (더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래) by Lee Yejoon 
"Love beyond words" by DOKO
 "I'm more sorry and miss you" (더 미안하고 보고 싶고 그래) by Twenty
All of their songs elicit such vibrant feelings in the listener that he or she can't help but love the music. My personal favourites are Love Beyond Words and Wanna Be Your Lover.

Finally, there isn't much else to say about this brief drama. This drama was enjoyable and satisfying. Everything went off without a hitch. I'll gladly rewatch this drama at some point in the future, owing to its length. This is a good drama to watch if you want something short and sweet that will captivate you to the heart.

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Music and Lyrics

Soundtrack #1 is my number one feel-good and comfort drama of the year, or any year for that matter. Yes, there have been many great productions in the past but perhaps none as short or as sweet, and certainly as satisfying as this one, as far as friendship and romance-themed stories are concerned.

Truth be told, this isn’t my go-to genre and I only watch dramas of this nature probably once or twice a year, if not less. I’ve dropped or put on hold many of such dramas in the past. For 2022, the only one that I’ve completed to-date is 25-21 which is a remarkable production in its own right, but what Soundtrack #1 does so well is how it provides closure in the most satisfying, realistic and inspiringly hopeful and positive manner that most ordinary folks could relate to, in particular those who are going through a similar experience as well. And of course, this drama stars Park Hyung Sik and Han So Hee as the leads. That fact alone provided more than enough motivation to give this one a shot and I’m glad I did.

One of the rising number of K-dramas to be produced and streamed exclusively on Disney+, Soundtrack #1 is based on the original screenplay written by Ahn Sae Bom in what is his first screenwriting credit. Kim Hee Won, the prolific director of dramas including the likes of Vincenzo and The Crowned Clown, serves as director.

What I Liked

First and foremost, obviously the leads. Park Hyung Sik impressed me in Happiness but I was already a fan after the South Korean remake of Suits. Despite having not seen most of his wide repertoire of works, something that I’ll have to remedy in the near future, one could tell how well cast he is in pleasant good guy roles, especially the wholesome boy-next-door kind of vibes. Nothing flashy, OTT or extreme but rather just down-to-earth and ultra low-key type of personas suit his overall demeanour and style of acting. That said, I’m sure he possesses a lot more range that’s just waiting to be unleashed.

Han So Hee took my breath away in My Name. I just had to see more of her and in a completely different setting.The feedback on her performance, especially at the initial stage, wasn’t too promising where many viewers were either not convinced by her chemistry with Park Hyung Sik or felt that her acting was lacking. Personally for me and given the context of the narrative, I wasn’t expecting powerful award-winning type of performances from anyone. The bare minimum for me for a story of this nature is to be convinced of the interactions and connection between the leads. In that regard, I am not disappointed. I really enjoyed seeing how well both leads articulated their roles to imbue much realism into the depiction of a healthy and organic relationship development stemming from the unique backstory that they share.

In terms of the narrative, stories about unrequited or repressed romance with friends-to-lovers and co-habitation themes are a hit or miss for me but in this case, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the viewing experience. Perhaps it’s because of how much I adore the leads that I bought into the storytelling. Another possible reason is how short it is. Any longer than 4 episodes or the usual 12 or 16-episode format and I might have bailed. But given how compact the structure of the story is and the rather entertaining pace as well as the sequencing of key plot points, I was honestly not bored out of my mind at all.

Another crucial selling point is the production values. From the first minute of the first episode, one could tell this drama has quality written all over it. The magical snowfall effect, the tasteful set designs including the charming little roadside diner, the adorable home that the leads share, the chic photography studio, among others. All of these aspects are presented beautifully with the kind of warm colour palette that makes this a cosy and inviting little drama to savour.

For a drama entitled Soundtrack #1, its soundtrack truly is deserving of the title. Featuring no less than 12 songs, perhaps the ones that speak to me would be the evocative love ballads which are amongst the best that have been released this year thus far.

The full list are as follows:

Kyuhyun (규현) - Love beyond words (사랑은 말로 표현하는게 아니래요)
Park Boram (박보람) - Want to be happy (행복해지고 싶어)
Davichi (다비치) - Your tender heart hurts me (소녀 같은 맘을 가진 그댈 생각하면 아파요)
Kim Jong Kook (김종국) - My Love
Kim Jae Hwan (김재환) - Talk to me (나에게 말해요)
Standing Egg (스탠딩 에그) - Prettiest One (너만 예뻐)
DOYOUNG (도영) - A little more (아주 조금만 더)
Monday Kiz (먼데이 키즈) - Wanna be your lover (이젠 친구에서 연인이 되고 싶어)
LeeHi (이하이) - We'll shine brighter than any other stars (우린 어떠한 별보다 빛날 거야)
SEOBIN (서빈) - Love Love Love
LEE YEJOON (이예준) - Miss You More, I'm Sorry (더 보고 싶고 미안하고 그래)
DOKO (도코) - Love Beyond Words

Final Thoughts

Most aspects are so well executed in this short production that I can’t find many, if any, faults about it. The conclusion to the story is extremely well written which leaves me with such an uplifting feeling. All things considered, this is job well done by everyone involved in Soundtrack #1 and definitely worth checking out or even a re-watch.

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Subtle, warm and simple

Of course because this is only 4 episodes, the dramas focus was not on the story but honestly it didn't need to be. Even though the premise is predictable, this drama is more about feels and connection. If you're looking for that i would suggest give it a shot for sure. A drama doesn't always need to have a million things going for it, to be considered good. Sometimes a simple feel good story can do the job just as well and let this drama speak for that.

The cinematography felt so warm, set in winter and added to the ambience and mood the director was trying to create. An classic story about unrequited love but even with only four episodes, the writer did a great job in the screenplay and it didn't feel rushed. The fact that they kept the story simple contributed to focusing on the main thing which was their friendship rather than overcomplicating it. The emotions and thoughts for the characters in every episodes felt justified and flowed smoothly across the the whole drama.

The chemistry that the friends shared came across very beautifully, not overly over the top. I can't seem to put my finger on how they did that so perfectly. The character Han Sun Woo (played by Park Hyung Sik) was so wholesome and the actor did a brilliant job delivering that across the screen. Lee Sun Soo played by Han So Hee also played the part really well, her acting was subtle but in an good way. The only downfall is that i wished it was longer. Subtle, warm and simple. If you want to enjoy a night in with that fuzzy feeling, get a blanket, light a candle and enjoy!

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A sweet sweet (un) requited love song

What could go wrong with mains like these, who actually seem to know how to act, pick a script, and charm the **** out the viewers?

-Absolutely nothing, really nothing went wrong, not even the PPL felt out of place.

In this drama where they try to answer (yet again ) the time long question, can a boy and a girl be platonic friends?

The answer should probably be is sure they can, but not necessarily... They also try to figure out how to go about changing directions from platonic to romantic or if it better to just forget about the change and stick to what they know... As a platonic friendship is actually pretty awesome on It´s own to and life truly is about making choices and being ready to face the consequences that follow.

As a whole this drama truly is one of those feel good, feel frustrated romcoms that manages to walk the thin line between what should have been a movie but became a miniseries. I really want to say that I wish this was longer or had more episodes but at the same time I feel that the story is pretty well told. well paced and feels pretty complete. So even if I would love to see more of these two characters I kind of get it.

Pros with the short series: no unnecessary annoying side characters or side plots to take away focus from the main plot, easy to binge, and though there is a high level of frustration being aware that the series is short assures you that this too shall pass...

Cons: I want more fluff, more romance and more love... oh love... bickering and well everything these two can offer I will take is as they are very lovable and have chemistry shooting fireworks as if it is Chinese new years... or something like that.

In numbers:
Couple: 10
Frustration level: 9
Hart flutter: 10
Side characters: 9
Bingeabilaty: 10
Sweetness: lollypop dipped in suger

So I definitely recommend this to all rom-com lovers out there.

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Each memory has it's own soundtrack

We were robbed with just these 4 episodes after seeing the good chemistry between Hyungsik and Sohee. I wish it was longer than just this but sadly it isn't.
Friends to lovers trope. Nothing less and nothing more. A simple love story.
Atleast once in our lifetime, we fall in love. Young or old, rich or poor, near or far- love rarely chooses any boundaries. You don't choose love, for love chooses you. The time, place and person are going to be things no one will have control over. And that's how their story goes aswell;
We follow a story of two individuals where one has been feeling extreme sweet love towards the female lead ever since they became friends.
The female lead has a calming aura about her and works quite hard to reach her goal without giving up, which is an impressive thing in todays FL's characters- and I'm glad we get to see more confident and mature female leads.
We watch them start living together, evolve, share thoughts, feelings and the viewers can just simply melt.
If there's one thing for sure, it's that- Park Hyung Sik definitely knows how to pick his dramas and his roles cause this is, once again, another drama of his that makes us swoon over him and Han So Hee is honestly beautiful than ever.
Saw her years ago in World of the Married and just continued to watch all of her projects, and she has been doing nothing but amazing work left and right.
Hope to see more of them in future!

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Kind of a letdown and lack of chemistry

Overall this is an ok shirt series but I really wanted to love this because I really the two leads involved but man was this a letdown.

The plot was fine but it could have been made more interesting with other things thrown in. Can't believe I'm saying this but I think this should have been at least 12 episodes so we could have gotten more substance. Some may see it as things just getting to the point but because of no misunderstandings or extra characters it made watching quite full. It also would have been way more believable that the leads had feelings for each other if the actors had more chemistry. It's weird cause in the promo interviews they had so much chemistry but somehow it didn't transfer to the big screen. I was kinda disappointed with the outcome of this drama not just because it felt rushed but the lack of chemistry made the ending feel undeserved.

If you're a fan of the main actors and you just wanna binge watch something short then watch this for sure. But if you want something with a bit more substance then this isn't for you.

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friends to lovers !!!

We all love the classic friends to lovers trope. I loved the pining and the unrequited love between the main leads and it was so adorable seeing Eun Soo realise her true feelings for Sunwoo.

I loved little quirks like the tarot card reading was adorable. I would’ve like an ending to the card that Sunwoo got though because we see that it’s no longer attached to Eunwoo’s picture in the studio but don’t get a resolution for it.

The acting in episode one was sorta off to me but I think park Hyung sik and Han so hee were perf for the role !! Music was great as well and so well incorporated. The parts where the music would suddenly cut out were awkward at times but other times I think it worked really well to differentiate the mood and scenes.

Overall, super short to watch because it’s just four episodes but def leaves you feeling so good and happy !!

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