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Extremely cliched but Surprisingly Refreshing & Uplifting!
Hello, Me is not very creative as its story renders around typical troupe and Kdrama cliches .
Its storytelling style also makes it predictable and less suspenseful. the pro side is this makes the drama Light and easy to follow as its development and twist has been foretold (or dropped hints in advance).
What makes the drama works is also what could have harm it (its a double edge sword). For me, I liked how the stress from EP 1 to 16 is centering around FL - Ban Han Ni but is also a little upsetting that ML is basically shoved aside and became a complementary piece. A little unexpected how young Ban Han Ni is dominating the airtime (sometimes even more than the ML) but fortunately for me, I grow to like "Scarlett".
Likes/ Strength
Actors are very good at digesting and expressing their roles, it is not easy to act "innocent as a child" with a mature like appearance. Both Choi Kang Hee and KimYoungKwang nailed their roles perfectly.
I like the respectful interaction between ML and FL all the way to the end. Is annoying in other dramas where ML force their way to win FL heart (especially Noona relationship). That usually rubs me off the wrong way.
Music is very powerful in this drama but in a typical way. Instead of romantic/ emo ballads, I am hooked by its uplifting / uptempo cheering life and freedom type of songs. Bonus, the squid dance and Joa office routine song which are not part of OST totally steal the show.
Dislikes/ Weakness
I think too much attention on side story of ML's aunt company stealing plot and Anthony's career as an actor as both of these didnt really make much impact on BHN life and decision. Is very filler like but glad the writer wrapped the subplot up nicely and clean.
Is light and simple, warm, funny but not too cheesy.
Which is why to me, this drama is quite refreshing despite recycling the old Kdrama troupes/ cliches.
Its storytelling style also makes it predictable and less suspenseful. the pro side is this makes the drama Light and easy to follow as its development and twist has been foretold (or dropped hints in advance).
What makes the drama works is also what could have harm it (its a double edge sword). For me, I liked how the stress from EP 1 to 16 is centering around FL - Ban Han Ni but is also a little upsetting that ML is basically shoved aside and became a complementary piece. A little unexpected how young Ban Han Ni is dominating the airtime (sometimes even more than the ML) but fortunately for me, I grow to like "Scarlett".
Likes/ Strength
Actors are very good at digesting and expressing their roles, it is not easy to act "innocent as a child" with a mature like appearance. Both Choi Kang Hee and KimYoungKwang nailed their roles perfectly.
I like the respectful interaction between ML and FL all the way to the end. Is annoying in other dramas where ML force their way to win FL heart (especially Noona relationship). That usually rubs me off the wrong way.
Music is very powerful in this drama but in a typical way. Instead of romantic/ emo ballads, I am hooked by its uplifting / uptempo cheering life and freedom type of songs. Bonus, the squid dance and Joa office routine song which are not part of OST totally steal the show.
Dislikes/ Weakness
I think too much attention on side story of ML's aunt company stealing plot and Anthony's career as an actor as both of these didnt really make much impact on BHN life and decision. Is very filler like but glad the writer wrapped the subplot up nicely and clean.
Is light and simple, warm, funny but not too cheesy.
Which is why to me, this drama is quite refreshing despite recycling the old Kdrama troupes/ cliches.
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