Calm and Incremental
This series was wildly popular and affirmed why Takuya Kimura remained popular for 2 decades. It also increased interest in airline careers in Japan. If you like to sit with repetition (ML sprints to work after oversleeping constantly) and incremental almost glacial progression--plot lines are obvious from the first couple of episodes--this is the series for you! The actors are very good and beautiful. The antagonist represents safety-first, which in the airline industry is essential. So the rest is watching our young hero progress relationally and career-wise. This is a slice of life series in real time-- it fits a Japanese genre that is well-appreciated by many. I think that a Kdrama equivalent in terms of emotion and atmosphere is "Would You Like a Cup of Coffee", which is also a slice of life series with the ML learning about his industry (the coffee business) and building his career at an incremental pace. It is smooth and initially very repetitive with a very good cast. While Good Luck!! loosely follows the hero’s journey arc, its vibrancy comes from its layered depth as we follow the ML maturing and learning to appreciate the structured ecosystem that he inhabits.Was this review helpful to you?
Strong Start, Great Music
Normally I wait until all the episodes are available, but I've been in Song Kang withdrawl since his military service and was curious about his choice to play another youth since I thought he was past that stage. Thankfully, his ability to play hurt and vulnerability is more important than age in this series. The first episode firmly established major players and motivations with an excellent supporting cast. Come for the performance, stay for the music. It's all very promising--can't wait for more!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Thanks to all the reviewers--saving some time!
Based on the reviews posted here, I agree with many that the series has a strong start, but there are a few concerns that I also had from the beginning:Ethically, should I be rooting for a student to fall in love with his teacher, even if he is temporarily in a 30-year-old body?
What happens when the soul inevitably swaps back, as is typical of this trope?
From the comments (without reading detailed spoilers), I gather that the story often circles back to its original state rather than building on accumulated consequences. Many viewers also express frustration with the ending.
Given that, I’ve decided to pass on this series.
That said, I enjoyed the early “eye candy” in episode 1—thank you Gong Yoo! And thanks to all the reviewers for sharing their thoughts.
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