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A Must See Show!
*Apartment Job* has a really good story, and the cast did such a great job bringing it to life. There were a few lines that could have felt a little tacky or cliché, but the acting was so convincing that they still worked. The awkwardness was subtle and easy to overlook because the performances were strong. I really enjoyed the story and found it very engaging.Was this review helpful to you?
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I’m literally crying laughing ? dynamic duo of the year already!
Okay, so I randomly picked up this drama because I love Ji Sung, and Oh My God, I’ve only watched the first two episodes and I am already obsessed! My stomach genuinely hurts from laughing so much. If you need something light, super funny, and chaotic for the weekend, this is IT.The whole plot is just so wild and unhinged. You have this ex-gangster boss who decides the best way to steal 10 billion won is by becoming the president of an apartment complex. Like, who even thinks of that?! But the real gold is the "fake family" setup.The fake wedding scene in episode 1 had me rolling on the floor. Ji Sung and Ha Yoon-kyung have this weird, bickering chemistry that just works so well. One minute they are faking a romantic moment with a thumb-kiss, and the next minute they are arguing like they’ve been trapped in a toxic marriage for 50 years. Ha Yoon-kyung is such a breath of fresh air here—she’s so chaotic and money-minded, I love her character already.And Ji Sung? The man never misses. He looks so intimidating but then does the goofiest things while dealing with the nosy apartment aunties and grandpas. The entire neighborhood is full of weird, shady, and hilarious people, which makes the whole vibe feel like a complete madhouse.It honestly reminds me a bit of The Fiery Priest or Vincenzo vibes where it's a crime/heist story but the comedy is just turned up to 100.Only two episodes in, but I'm 100% hooked. If they keep up this exact energy and comedy timing, this is easily going to be one of my favorite watches this year. Go watch it right now, you won't regret it!Was this review helpful to you?
The Apartment Job Review: Great Chemistry, Wrong Genre for Me
This is a good drama, but I ended up dropping it because it just wasn't my kind of show.I already knew it wasn't a romance or rom-com. The genres are Thriller, Mystery, Comedy, and Crime, but lately I've been in the mood for lighthearted romance, so I was hoping this drama would surprise me. After watching so many edits on Instagram, I thought the leads had amazing chemistry and decided to give it a chance.
And honestly, the chemistry is there. The leads work really well together, but the drama never turns that chemistry into an actual romance. It's always the non-romance dramas that give us the best chemistry.
The cast fits their roles perfectly, and the performances are really good. The story is engaging if you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller dramas. It just wasn't what I was looking for at the moment.
If you're a fan of thrillers, mysteries, and crime dramas with great character dynamics, The Apartment Job is definitely worth checking out. Just don't go in expecting a romance.
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