It’s a healing drama like they said it would be.

This is my first review so I hope my thoughts aren’t too scattered.

Get ready for a slice-of-life, rom-com, and healing drama! It has a lot of k drama clichés which is something I enjoy and I think that’s what draws a lot of people to k dramas. Having said that, it also defies a lot of them which made me really happy because SOME clichés are just plain annoying.

Slice-of-life
For those who are new to k dramas, slice-of-life might not be something you’re used to but it grows on you. It took me a while to get into Reply 1988 and I wondered why so many people liked it because I found it hard to get into the first few episodes but after a while, it grows on you and you become part of their life. That also goes for this drama. With each episode, you get to know the daily lives of the people of Gongjin and it surely is a great journey learning about their lives and relating to the struggles they face and seeing them overcome it.

Rom-Com
This drama is filled with rom-com elements. There are many scenes that make your heart flutter and make you smile from ear to ear. Shin Min Ah and Kim Seon Ho have amazing chemistry and you really fall in love with them and their journey. So if you’re here for some rom-com, you’ll definitely get a lot of it and some say too much of it from Episode 11 and 12… haha I enjoyed those too much though but it was not for everyone.

Healing
This drama has been advertised as a healing drama and it’s true. The healing part actually involves all the characters of the drama. Although the male lead may be seen as the one with the biggest problem, each character had something to heal from and we get to witness how they dealt with it. I really like the pace of the drama and how they realistically portrayed the struggle of someone who has faced trauma. The ML suffered a lot and it took many episodes before we even find out why but that just shows how long it sometimes takes for someone to open up and face the trauma and choose to move on and be happy. It’s as though the writer took us through a journey of healing and that involves the good, the bad and the ugly. So prepare to go on a roller coaster of emotions because that’s what healing involves. Facing all the ugly and finally coming out beautifully. Some might quit because it gets too heavy all of a sudden but for those who choose to stick around and get through the pain, the end will be rewarding.

Favourite Character
I would have to say my favourite character is the female lead, Hyejin. She showed a lot of character growth and she definitely defied a lot of the traits that I dislike about female leads. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. She also wasn’t afraid to admit her mistakes and apologize. You will find yourself applauding and wishing you had a person like her by your side. Thanks to Hyejin, we didn’t have any noble idiots around here.

Although Hyejin is my favourite character, the whole cast is amazing! Like ALL of them! The acting was top notch and this drama made me a fan of a lot of them. I initially watched this for Kim Seon Ho but I started watching a lot of Shin Min Ah’s dramas while waiting for the episodes to come out. Also, if you felt disappointed with Han Ji Pyeong’s fate in Start Up, this would be the drama for you!

Finally, if you haven’t already watched this, just give it a try! It’s a slow-paced drama that is designed to portray what healing is like. It’s not quick, it involves daily struggles, and a lot of pain. However, when you get through all of that, you can finally smile without reserve.

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