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Revenge stories are always fun to watch, but Avengers Social Club tackles other issues as the protagonists go through their journey of revenge that always give the watcher with something interesting to follow.
The story is so incredibly well written, no loose ends or plot holes and even the things you think the writers may quickly sweep under the rug are tied in at the ending satisfactorily. Along with the revenge plotline, there are several others. You have the story of the ASC (BJ) Club, the personal lives of each of the members (yes, even Soo Gyum's!), and the beginnings of mini side stories of the secondary characters (but they never go too in deep with them which I liked, they focused on the main story. They gave us enough nuggets to understand the characters but not too much as to add unnecessarily to the already unfolding story). Each of the ladies struggle with their own unique issues.
(there are no spoilers since most of this info is revealed in the beginning of the drama, but if you don't want to know anything about the story before jumping into the drama, skip the next three paragraphs).
Hong Do Hee is a single mom working a low income job with two children to support. One child is bullied and the other faces issues in her workplace. Despite her difficult life, Do Hee is mentally and physically strong, doesn't take any shit and prioritizes being a good mother above all. I loved her story the most. She realizes that she can love herself too while being a good mother. At the end she clearly learns to put herself up along with those around her. It's a lesson we all can learn, but especially mothers. Take some time to love yourself too <3
Baek Mi Sook has maybe the most heartbreaking story. As a housewife, she doesn't have much power with her abusive husband and the issues her own kids are involved in; she is just spread way too thin. On the outside people keep saying how she's the perfect wife and the best mother, which further adds to her pressure and mental health. The actress does an amazing job of carrying this character; portraying a woman made of glass on the verge of shattering but still keeping herself together somehow. Just as Do Hee, Mi Sook also begins to love herself a little more by the end, but also regains some power and finally lets go of those whom are toxic and gets closer with those whom truly will support her.
Kim Jung Hye's story is the most fun to watch. As a quirky rich madam, she is the one experiencing things in the world for the first time. Though she comes from privilege, we soon learn that there is so much she has not been able to do, and as she navigates through the world, she becomes more clever, more grounded and finally uses all that power she has stored up. I loved her story with Soo Gyum and all of the complexities in their relationship. It's not just about a stepmom and illegitimate child; both Soo Gyum's and Jung Hye's histories connect in a way that is both sad but also one that adds depth to their relationship. Jung Hye has always stood up for herself in her own mind but never voiced it out loud. When Soo Gyum came and the ASC Club was formed, she gained a lot more confidence and become the badass women we all knew she secretly was all along.
My only problem with the drama is that everything is too convenient. All of the people the club is trying to vex are perfectly connected to each other. As they are planning their revenge for each person: evidence, revenge ideas and people to help carry out the plans almost literally land in their laps. The four members barely do anything but sit and chat, and then magically whatever they need comes to them. As well sometimes I feel like the writers were trying to connect EVERYTHING too much. IT'S OK IF EVERYTHING ISN'T ALL CONNECTED!! One more thing, it was only 12 episodes :(((. But it is tightly tied together and like I said, no plot holes.
As well for the music, I wasn't paying too much attention to it. I usually don't and when I do notice the OST, it is because it is either really good or really bad. For this drama, i can say that it didn't distract and was used well, but also safely. Similar to the storyline, the music and cinematography was on the safe side, which is completely fine, but it also means it was not a reason to specifically go and watch this drama.
Though it's safe, there is a beautiful and very fun story here. This drama is very funny but also heartwarming and tackles serious issues without overly romanticizing them. With something funny, fun, and heartwarming, what more do you need?
As well, though it definitely is about three badass women and one smartass boy, our gentlemen kdrama watchers would also enjoy this drama a lot!
The story is so incredibly well written, no loose ends or plot holes and even the things you think the writers may quickly sweep under the rug are tied in at the ending satisfactorily. Along with the revenge plotline, there are several others. You have the story of the ASC (BJ) Club, the personal lives of each of the members (yes, even Soo Gyum's!), and the beginnings of mini side stories of the secondary characters (but they never go too in deep with them which I liked, they focused on the main story. They gave us enough nuggets to understand the characters but not too much as to add unnecessarily to the already unfolding story). Each of the ladies struggle with their own unique issues.
(there are no spoilers since most of this info is revealed in the beginning of the drama, but if you don't want to know anything about the story before jumping into the drama, skip the next three paragraphs).
Hong Do Hee is a single mom working a low income job with two children to support. One child is bullied and the other faces issues in her workplace. Despite her difficult life, Do Hee is mentally and physically strong, doesn't take any shit and prioritizes being a good mother above all. I loved her story the most. She realizes that she can love herself too while being a good mother. At the end she clearly learns to put herself up along with those around her. It's a lesson we all can learn, but especially mothers. Take some time to love yourself too <3
Baek Mi Sook has maybe the most heartbreaking story. As a housewife, she doesn't have much power with her abusive husband and the issues her own kids are involved in; she is just spread way too thin. On the outside people keep saying how she's the perfect wife and the best mother, which further adds to her pressure and mental health. The actress does an amazing job of carrying this character; portraying a woman made of glass on the verge of shattering but still keeping herself together somehow. Just as Do Hee, Mi Sook also begins to love herself a little more by the end, but also regains some power and finally lets go of those whom are toxic and gets closer with those whom truly will support her.
Kim Jung Hye's story is the most fun to watch. As a quirky rich madam, she is the one experiencing things in the world for the first time. Though she comes from privilege, we soon learn that there is so much she has not been able to do, and as she navigates through the world, she becomes more clever, more grounded and finally uses all that power she has stored up. I loved her story with Soo Gyum and all of the complexities in their relationship. It's not just about a stepmom and illegitimate child; both Soo Gyum's and Jung Hye's histories connect in a way that is both sad but also one that adds depth to their relationship. Jung Hye has always stood up for herself in her own mind but never voiced it out loud. When Soo Gyum came and the ASC Club was formed, she gained a lot more confidence and become the badass women we all knew she secretly was all along.
My only problem with the drama is that everything is too convenient. All of the people the club is trying to vex are perfectly connected to each other. As they are planning their revenge for each person: evidence, revenge ideas and people to help carry out the plans almost literally land in their laps. The four members barely do anything but sit and chat, and then magically whatever they need comes to them. As well sometimes I feel like the writers were trying to connect EVERYTHING too much. IT'S OK IF EVERYTHING ISN'T ALL CONNECTED!! One more thing, it was only 12 episodes :(((. But it is tightly tied together and like I said, no plot holes.
As well for the music, I wasn't paying too much attention to it. I usually don't and when I do notice the OST, it is because it is either really good or really bad. For this drama, i can say that it didn't distract and was used well, but also safely. Similar to the storyline, the music and cinematography was on the safe side, which is completely fine, but it also means it was not a reason to specifically go and watch this drama.
Though it's safe, there is a beautiful and very fun story here. This drama is very funny but also heartwarming and tackles serious issues without overly romanticizing them. With something funny, fun, and heartwarming, what more do you need?
As well, though it definitely is about three badass women and one smartass boy, our gentlemen kdrama watchers would also enjoy this drama a lot!
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