cinemabarbie

So mixed about this one. I just feel perplexed after finishing this. This was the fastest I’ve ever gone through a K-Drama because of how fun and easy of a watch this was but the last two episodes almost ruined it for me. They were such a sudden shift in tone, characters were assigned odd and lazy outcomes, plot holes galore, unnecessary twists, everything felt so astonishingly rushed. The ending couldn’t be more anti-climactic and awkward. It felt like a whole different show. As if the writing room was struck by an asteroid before the deadline. But before that, I was considering this drama an all-timer… as many hyped it up to be. It wasn’t without it’s flaws, of course. The OST was nothing memorable and the ML could have been more likable. Maybe I’m sick of the cold CEO trope.

I still consider this worth watching for the comedic relief and delicious food scenes but don’t rush to get to it. It was a 9/10 for me until the last episodes. Business Proposal was cheesy and full of corny humor in the best way. I loved the silly use of graphics, the plot was more down to earth than most dramas (I just finished Lovely Runner lmao), the female lead was educated and successful in her own right, and the performances were truly great! It’s just wild to watch such a great set up be failed upon at the finish line.