Potential plot

Honestly, I watched this drama because I accidentally saw it somewhere and thought that the drama poster was super cool haha! Then I realised it was Taemin who is starring in it, I am not a stan, it's just that the plot was pretty interesting. It's my first ever Japanese drama and I had neutral expectations. But what I didn't expect was scenes that kept cutting off when it was supposed to be emotional, camera angles that were pretty weird and did not show much of the actors expression. I felt that the plot and actors were pretty good, but the way it was directed and how the scene progressed was really really weird. In fact, if it were directed well without sudden cutting of scenes, the drama would be a hit!

The story was pretty vague in some areas and it didn't evoke any emotions that would make me remember the drama or the scenes although if the scenes were properly thought of or directed properly, it would make good angst. Some camera angles are only suitable to be used once or twice, but it was reused many many times that it makes it seem funny. The scenes are also cut off rather abruptly, not to mention how when it seems to portray more of the actors and actresses' emotions, it just got cut off and another scene appears out of nowhere that sometimes, it doesn't make sense at all! Not only that, many scenes were replayed many many times. The use of flashback was kind of an overkill. And the parts where they filmed Sion... I actually thought that he was a prisoner in the office! If only they could film Taemin somewhere else instead of the same room every single time. Not going to lie, but I thought he was going to start dancing in the middle of certain scenes... BECAUSE IT'S ALMOST LIKE A MUSIC VIDEO! Also, I never knew silence could agitate me this much. Most of the scenes, you would expect communication between the characters. But nope, they chose not to talk at all and they either cut the scene or made the character do something senseless. It's not something you would actually do in real life. For example, if you were to talk to someone, you wouldn't run back into your room without a reply when the entire talk wasn't exactly surprising or something to be angered by.

As I mentioned, the plot is pretty interesting and good, but emotions and character development isn't there, there were many loopholes as well. For example, why didn't the police department contact Minjoon's parents about the incident? If they knew since the first episode that Sion is being targeted, why didn't the police appoint bodyguards for him? Why does Sion only thinks of Kana? Shouldn't there be more memories worth remembering? There is so many ways of assassinating someone, why just by sniping him?

I think the actors and actresses are pretty good. Unfortunately, camera angles and weird scripts didn't give them any time to portray their talents.

Overall, I managed to watch the entire drama because of Taemin even though I'm not a stan. I wanted to know the mystery behind Sion and I was disappointed at the ending. I knew that he would most probably end up dead in the end, but I am annoyed about how it ended up. It was almost anti-climatic. I wish someone can remake this drama, it is definitely a plot that can be redeveloped better.

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The idea of the female character being a mermaid is interesting, however the plot is quite predictable and borderline. If you are looking for an intense and emotional romance drama, then this drama isn't it. It's fluffy and light; if you are having a bad day, this might be for you. And not to forget the slight second lead syndrome ♡ I think the main actress and lead actor have acting potential but what really caught my attention was the second lead actor. Maybe its the second lead syndrome... but his acting is good that I ended up watching another drama with him as one of the main actor haha. Overall, I think the drama might have more potential if there were more planning and thoughts made to the plot.

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