1It's not like we don't have friends, it's just we got used to the loneliness... I'm glad we met!
This reality show was really something else. It's not famous among the kdrama watchers because the cast aren't idols. It's not promoted by bigger platforms and, most importantly, the cast was all close to 40 and 40-year-olds (1985s and 1987s), so most of the current generation of drama watchers wouldn't even know them. But there's still charm to it.This wasn't a game show, but a life retreat show where the cast were put in a house with other celebrities who were complete strangers to each other. These people were all single, in their (almost) 40s and living alone. Behind all the work schedules and daily drama of life there was a distinct, hidden loneliness they never knew they felt, because being alone was all that they knew. We all know how hard it is to make friends when you're older. Everything gets buried under the pressure of life and time; you're only left with your own company.
But when all these almost polar opposite people were put together, they brought forward and unleashed the chaos that we, the audience and the cast could ever imagine. They went through daily ups and downs, happiness, sadness clearing their bucket list tasks and left us with loads of joy, laughter and tears. They found a lost family they could never make. Just enjoying their little moments together and exchanging "let's eat!" , "what are you doing?" , "wanna hangout?", "welcome home!" , "don't skip meals, take care!" with each other gave them the meaning of togetherness and belonging that they were yearning all along. They left the house with lifelong priceless memories and precious friends.
I would 100% recommend this if you want to watch something that is not scripted and want to just enjoy a heartwarming and yet chaotic episode of 10 days of daily adventure, then this is for you.
I'm really glad I watched it. Felt like it healed something in me.
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Overall, I love the cast and the genuineness of each personality. Kudos to the entire team!☺
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Very relatable and heartwarming ❤️
As someone in the same age group as the cast, I find the show very very relatable and heartwarming. As we get older, most of us prefer to spend time alone (or are use to it) but for some, it can get lonely. It gets even harder to make new connections or friends. At first, I thought the cast was a little bit odd but the chemistry grew as the show went on. They were very real and I hope they all stay in touch as friends! Kudos to the cast and the crew. Awesome watch and it was great to see Jang Geun Seok and Ahn Jae Hyun again. So glad that the show will be having season 2 💙Was this review helpful to you?
a cure for the lonely hearts
as someone who's living alone for several years, this show feels very close to heart. it is indeed true we tend to have smaller circle of friends as we aged. and people has their own busy schedules and priorities as they grow old. but for people who's been living alone, being busy in works and activities are just a mask of the feeling that we hid so deep in our hearts, and that feeling is lonesome. through this show, I came to learn that sometimes we think we need alone time, while actually when we're alone, we still long for that true companionship. even in our forties, or perhaps even older. deep down we're still human being who need some social connection and warm companionship.what I like from this show:
how "unselfish" the combo, they attend to each other emotions and needs. true lesson of the art of noticing small details.
imo, the combo is so compatible somehow they clicked each other like a puzzle? one person flaws complemented by the other's strength, and how they mind is like wired into one. they're so in tune.
what I don't like from this show:
honestly, I need more episodes :D
also, I noticed some scenes are getting cut, (exp. the trio dude going to college (?) scene; and parting message of ahn jae hyun and daniel didn't make it to the eps, like c'mon they deserved some screentime too :( )
you should watch this if you're into:
friendship, companionship, slice of life, getting over loneliness, the art of maturing, adulthood wisdom, roommates, family dynamics, warm and tender heart topics.
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