Nelly

The 2AM Cinderella... where do I even start?

What I liked:

1. The brothers' relationship, a rare blessing in chaebol world 10/10, no notes.
2. The brother and his "wife" and their cold-to-warm relationship. Surprisingly healthy communication? In a drama? What a concept.
3. The ML. Honestly, I could probably write an entire review about him alone. I've often wondered who would take over once Jung Hae-in retires from the romance and yearning industry. I may have found the answer. He has that mid 20s tall, handsome, effortlessly charismatic energy we call" Aura farming" without trying that C-dramaland seems to be mass-producing. The last time I saw it was with Lee Chae Min and Lee Jae Won in "Hierarchy" and we need more of that., emphasis on "we"
4. It was short. An average drama that respects my time deserves recognition.

What I disliked:

1. The coloring, the filters, the slow motion. I thought Shine On Me had already used up the world's supply, but apparently there was more in storage.
2. The coworkers. Quite possibly the most irritating collection of colleagues ever assembled in an office.
3. The whole business side of things. Even by the end, I wasn't entirely sure why they were so rich. Hotels? Art? Vibes? Your guess is as good as mine.
4. The usual frustrating FL. At this point, I have questions. Are Korean writers deliberately trying to test our patience, rage-bait us or are they writing what they wish Korean women were like? Difficult, self-absorbed, insecure, low-self esteem, unnecessarily stubborn, and wrapped in layers of fake humility. The list goes on, but I don't have the energy to write a thousand-page thesis today.
5. The ending was all over the place. One minute they had figured everything out, the next they hadn't. The obligatory wedding scene was held together by excessive lighting and, of course, another generous serving of slow motion.

Final Rating: 7.8/10

Most of those points belong to the ML and his brother.