Two words: WATCH IT!

One of the most underrated kdramas out there. There are so many amazing things about this drama that it's hard to know where to begin—the plot, the characters and their development, the romance and friendships, the lessons they teach about life. And not to mention the main reason I watched this drama for: YOO AH IN. He's the best actor of his generation IMO, but somehow he doesn't seem to have the same mass appeal as some of the more popular actors his age. Chicago Typewriter is one of those dramas that linger in your head and heart long after you've completed the show—because it's that good! And this is coming from someone who usually shies away from fantasy dramas and prefers realistic/slice-of-life dramas (unless it's 100% fantasy and set in a fantasy world, instead of awkwardly mixing magical elements with real-life situations).

Chicago Typewriter had just the right amount of fantasy without making it too unrealistic and hard to follow. The music, fashion, character development, plot etc. was top-notch. The mix of drama genres were expertly blended—I feel like a lot of dramas try to do this but most do it very awkwardly and the action/mystery parts feel out of sync with the romcom parts, for example. I agree with some people here that I loved the flashback scenes more, even though the current scenes were equally as important to the plot. The story sucks you in and makes you so emotionally invested that you don't have a choice but to keep watching more. My heart was not prepared for how heartbreaking the last few episodes were.

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Refreshing and realistic love stories

TL;DR
If you like a realistic love story between adults who have relatable baggage, you'll love this. Not to mention the eye candy and chemistry between the ML and FL.

I'll explain why:
It's been a few days since I've completed and I can't get the story out of my head! That's how emotionally invested I was. I wasn't sure what to expect from this drama at first, but I'm so glad I watched it. It's very relatable for people in their late twenties to mid-thirties, where you've had some experiences with love, but also understand that EVERYONE comes with baggage in a relationship. Lots of people seem to be hating on the FL—even though the ghosting is wrong, her fears are completely relatable (also given what she went through in her past). Some may say she is selfish, but her actions are based on her deep-seated fears and insecurities. I found myself crying a lot along with the FL as she worked through her insecurities and fears. Ji Chang Wook was perfect as usual in his role as the handsome and hopeless romantic (who also has his fair share of issues, even if they're less obvious). You can't help but root for him and feel his heartbreak as he pined away for the FL. I really felt his pain and confusion as he tried to figure out what the heck happened with their relationship when their connection was so magical and one-of-a-kind. Also, I thought his and Kim Ji Won's chemistry was amazing and only got better as the flashbacks progressed.

This drama is very realistic with no unnecessary love triangles, an evil person trying to break them up/harm one of the leads, overly controlling parents, an outlandishly rich CEO, etc. The interview format was interesting, although at some parts felt a little rocky as the interviewer started playing a role in the characters' stories and helping their relationships along (this wasn't a big deal for me and worked well in the end).

The side characters did a great job at adding some comic relief and I absolutely adore the friendship between the FL and her two besties. The only side plots that gave me question marks were the actress in the last episode and Minho's story. I wanted more of the FL and ML in the last episode even though their story wrapped up nicely by Ep 16.

I'll definitely be coming back to this drama at some point, especially when I need some encouragement and faith in relationships and self-love.

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Can't get enough of woman-led action shows

As some reviewers have noted, the plot isn't entirely original—but the storywriting makes it so that you're still left on the edge of your seat throughout the 8 hours. This drama has also converted me into a big fan of Han So Hee. I can't believe this is only her second lead role! I previously saw her in Nevertheless, where I thought her acting was somewhat stiff. She shines in My Name, playing an anguished, rage-filled, and revenge-driven heroine who fears nothing and will stop at nothing to fulfill her life's goal.

Although the plot isn't entirely new in the realms of revenge noir films/dramas, there's something about woman-focused action shows that I can't get enough of. And the action in this drama is SO satisfyingly good.

Also, the soundtrack is exceptional and deepens the drama's emotional value. 10/10 would recommend. And get ready for a bloodbath.

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