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I think the drama’s portrayal of what it’s like to be a 20 something looking for meaning in life and a place to belong is spot on. The stress of job hunting and job interviews. The frustration of working a job that’s not fulfilling and/or brings extra baggage. The pursuit of a dream that may or may not be attainable. The desire for life to have some kind of meaning. The writers really understand what it’s like to be in your 20’s and seeking purpose.I also think the struggle of losing a family member was, apart from one moment, very tenderly and appropriately portrayed. I felt for each family member as they tried to deal with her death in their own unique ways, and I rejoiced with them when they finally came together as a family and made the choice to let go and move on.
Kim Sol is the cutest thing ever, and I want to be her best friend. She can do my nails, and I can…um…I can…well, I’d think of something, but it would awesome and wonderful, and I want it to happen now. Kim Seul Gi has been one of my favorite Korean actresses ever since I saw her in Flower Boy Next Door as the stressed, cranky, tired editor with the puffy eyes and big personality. The life she brings to her characters is contagious and really makes you want to like her.
Im Seul Ong is a hottie patottie and really makes me wish I liked 2AM’s music. (Me and Korean ballads? We don’t hate each other. We just don’t hang out.) His character, Seon Jae, was just so painfully sweet and shy, and I alternated between wanting to snuggle him and wanting to attack his face with mine. (I’m talking about kissing.)
The rest of the characters were fabulous and really made me wish I lived in the boarding house too. Think about all the fun shenanigans you could get up to?
There were really so many sweet and precious moments throughout this drama. I was squealing and flailing and just generally fangirling the entire time. When Seon jae helps Kim Sol lock the door to her nail shop. When they sit outside looking at the stars. When she takes him shopping for new clothes. That kiss. Everything was very real, very possible. Nothing felt unrealistic or over the top. You could see they were really falling for each other, and I didn’t feel like I had seen this same kind of relationship in another drama before.
I didn’t totally believe it when they started fighting with each other, because it was a rather abrupt change from all the ‘I like you. You like me. We like each other. Should we tell each other?’ pleasantness that had preceded it. I just wasn’t on board for the fighting, and I don’t think they were either. But it all worked out in the end, and my precious babies ended up together just like they were meant to.
This is definitely one of the best web dramas I've ever seen. It’s only 6 episodes long at 11 minutes each, so it’s perfect for when you’re in-between dramas or trying to introduce someone else to them or just want something short to enjoy. The story is sweet and realistic and really hit home with me, a 26 year going through my own quarter life crisis of trying to find a job I can do that I'm good at and find fulfilling. Just a great little series overall, and I recommend it to Everyone!
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