LilMeggs
San Jose, CA
This review may contain spoilers
I wish I had written this review after I had finished this drama, as now it has been 2 months, and I can't exactly remember why I gave it a 9.5/10, but I will try my best to remember.
From what I do remember was back in August, I decided to go on a drama binge with actor Lee Jong Suk - someone who is very famous, but have never watched a single thing with him in it. I also remember knowing that of all the drama I had watched, this one was by far my favorite. There is something about dramas that came out in the mid 2010's that have this nostalgic feel when watching... and they all seem to be on the same page - being great and having great plots. Also, it could be that a lot of actors and actresses were babies in the mid 2010's, and going back and watching a drama from 10 years ago and seeing them sooo young, makes me soo happy.
This drama was very funny - I have a lot of videos on my phone of different scenes that I had sent to friends to show them how funny the dialog was.
I think the only thing that stopped me from giving this a 10 star review was even though I loved the chemistry and relationship between the two mains, Choi Dal Po had this weird character trait where he felt that being mean wand pushing people he loved away was the only way to protect them. I also get though that there was a odd level to the mains relationship - growing up together as niece and adopted uncle, but having a crush on one another, both not able to act on it because.. homeboy was adopted. Plus the ending seemed to be cut short, but I am slowly learning that this type of situation where the elder has the final say in things is a cultural thing and is respected. I remember watching this other drama years ago where the mains couldn't get together because the FL's dad forbade it and it was law. It wasn't until they got his blessing that they could get back together - I thought it was stupid and knocked it down a few stars in my review. But over the years, I slowly started to learn and take other cultures into account when trying to immerse myself in different shows. And now it makes more sense. Do I like this troupe? No. But I've learned that it is a valid obstacle.
I do remember loving the two mains and their chemistry though - they were truly best friends and family before deciding on a romantic relationship, which ultimately made their bond stronger and their love extremely romantic and enjoyable to watch.
From what I do remember was back in August, I decided to go on a drama binge with actor Lee Jong Suk - someone who is very famous, but have never watched a single thing with him in it. I also remember knowing that of all the drama I had watched, this one was by far my favorite. There is something about dramas that came out in the mid 2010's that have this nostalgic feel when watching... and they all seem to be on the same page - being great and having great plots. Also, it could be that a lot of actors and actresses were babies in the mid 2010's, and going back and watching a drama from 10 years ago and seeing them sooo young, makes me soo happy.
This drama was very funny - I have a lot of videos on my phone of different scenes that I had sent to friends to show them how funny the dialog was.
I think the only thing that stopped me from giving this a 10 star review was even though I loved the chemistry and relationship between the two mains, Choi Dal Po had this weird character trait where he felt that being mean wand pushing people he loved away was the only way to protect them. I also get though that there was a odd level to the mains relationship - growing up together as niece and adopted uncle, but having a crush on one another, both not able to act on it because.. homeboy was adopted. Plus the ending seemed to be cut short, but I am slowly learning that this type of situation where the elder has the final say in things is a cultural thing and is respected. I remember watching this other drama years ago where the mains couldn't get together because the FL's dad forbade it and it was law. It wasn't until they got his blessing that they could get back together - I thought it was stupid and knocked it down a few stars in my review. But over the years, I slowly started to learn and take other cultures into account when trying to immerse myself in different shows. And now it makes more sense. Do I like this troupe? No. But I've learned that it is a valid obstacle.
I do remember loving the two mains and their chemistry though - they were truly best friends and family before deciding on a romantic relationship, which ultimately made their bond stronger and their love extremely romantic and enjoyable to watch.
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