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Apple of My Eye korean drama review
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Apple of My Eye
2 people found this review helpful
by Larry Moua
Sep 20, 2023
121 of 121 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10.0

Some of the Best Feels I've Had In a Long Time

This is a story about a father and a daughter whose bond grows stronger from the trials and tribulations of life, whether it be school bullying, financial problems, or unwanted blind dates.

The father is a patient and gentle man who will do anything for his precious daughter. He may come off as a pushover to some, but he shoulders a lot of burden and responsibility for his family. He often keeps to himself and rarely voices his true feelings. His quiet strength and loyalty to his friends, family, and beliefs are some of his greatest and admirable qualities.

The daughter is a strongheaded, yet understanding person. She comes off as a bit of a brat at times as she makes rash decisions that end up affecting the family. However, she redeems herself multiple times throughout the drama when she learns from her mistakes and reconciles with the people she's hurt.

The female lead is calm, strong-willed, and extremely caring to those she loves. She is always giving the benefit of the doubt to others and steps in to help when she can, no matter the circumstances. She never involves herself because she wants to benefit from a bad situation, but because she believes it is the right thing to do.

Some plot threads can feel a bit rushed and sometimes they end suddenly. In addition, some of the side stories involving the other characters can be kind of uninteresting compared to what's going on with the main three characters. Despite these flaws, however, the show still manages to create dramatic conflicts, tense scenes, and wholesome and heartfelt moments.

Lastly, the conclusion to the series is quite a rollercoaster of emotions. Compared to most dailies, the last five episodes are some of the best I've ever seen. With all of the tragic revelations and characters confessing their fears and feelings, I've never cried tears of joy and sadness so much in such a short span of time.

If you're looking for a heartwarming story about families who are willing to sacrifice anything for each other with a sprinkle of melodrama, you're looking right at it. I highly recommend this one.

9.5/10
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