This didn't really do it for me. At first, I was apprehensive about the documentary/interview style, but that was only pushed further down my list of criticisms by other things. I understand the shorter episode lengths limit the time for storytelling, but I felt as if the division of screentime and attention to each character/relationship was done poorly. While Minho's recurring character was nice, and his story at the end is sweet, I can't understand why a character we barely know anything about is designated a considerable portion of the LAST EPISODE. With regards to chemistry, it was kinda all over the place. I've seen people praise the main cp but I'm not completely sold. And while a lot of people have bagged out Eun-oh, I found both her and Jaewon equally insufferable: Eun-oh lacking regard for others and Jaewon being immature and entitled. Rinyi and Kyungjoon on the other hand, were entirely convincing, which made their unresolved breakup plopped at the end even more frustrating. And did the writers just forget about the letter? It felt like after all the buildup of showing us their relationship and dynamic, it was just scratched out. Kang Gun and Sunyoung were okay, but it felt like too much back and forth with little to no resolution. Even when you think they've properly broken up Kang Gun goes on about her coming back to him once she's done dating around. Ugh. Also, despite the short episode length, I watched this on 1.5x speed and still found myself antsy at how draggy some scenes were. I'm not usually restless when I watch dramas, but I spent a large part of this drama waiting for the scene to move along. While I do think the drama has some merits, as I'm writing, I'm just remembering all the small details that pissed me off. But I'll spare you all and stop here. :')
Interesting drama, a little mysandric perhaps. Also i'd like to see one about male empowerment for a change. In…
I'm struggling to understand why you have labelled it as "a little misandric." The show is based around the lives of women, yes, but each of them acknowledges the role of men in their lives. Natsume is in a healthy, stable relationship with Hiraku and both her and Sunny share a close friendship with Nori. Limi treasures Yuruko as her friend and manager. Eriko has healthy relationships with both her son and Sueo. Akane's neighbour is the catalyst for her realising how important her career is for her. I really don't understand how any of that equates to prejudice against the male sex. Even Limi's promiscuity isn't on the basis of sexual gratification, but instead, consensual relations arranged for the sole purpose of conception. I also find your desire to see a show about male empowerment ironic, as if the entertainment industry hasn't historically been saturated by male representation. I wouldn't class myself a feminist but at least I understand female empowerment does not equate to misandry...
At first, I was apprehensive about the documentary/interview style, but that was only pushed further down my list of criticisms by other things.
I understand the shorter episode lengths limit the time for storytelling, but I felt as if the division of screentime and attention to each character/relationship was done poorly. While Minho's recurring character was nice, and his story at the end is sweet, I can't understand why a character we barely know anything about is designated a considerable portion of the LAST EPISODE.
With regards to chemistry, it was kinda all over the place. I've seen people praise the main cp but I'm not completely sold. And while a lot of people have bagged out Eun-oh, I found both her and Jaewon equally insufferable: Eun-oh lacking regard for others and Jaewon being immature and entitled.
Rinyi and Kyungjoon on the other hand, were entirely convincing, which made their unresolved breakup plopped at the end even more frustrating. And did the writers just forget about the letter? It felt like after all the buildup of showing us their relationship and dynamic, it was just scratched out.
Kang Gun and Sunyoung were okay, but it felt like too much back and forth with little to no resolution. Even when you think they've properly broken up Kang Gun goes on about her coming back to him once she's done dating around. Ugh.
Also, despite the short episode length, I watched this on 1.5x speed and still found myself antsy at how draggy some scenes were. I'm not usually restless when I watch dramas, but I spent a large part of this drama waiting for the scene to move along.
While I do think the drama has some merits, as I'm writing, I'm just remembering all the small details that pissed me off. But I'll spare you all and stop here. :')
Natsume is in a healthy, stable relationship with Hiraku and both her and Sunny share a close friendship with Nori. Limi treasures Yuruko as her friend and manager. Eriko has healthy relationships with both her son and Sueo. Akane's neighbour is the catalyst for her realising how important her career is for her. I really don't understand how any of that equates to prejudice against the male sex. Even Limi's promiscuity isn't on the basis of sexual gratification, but instead, consensual relations arranged for the sole purpose of conception.
I also find your desire to see a show about male empowerment ironic, as if the entertainment industry hasn't historically been saturated by male representation.
I wouldn't class myself a feminist but at least I understand female empowerment does not equate to misandry...