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Riveting action, comedy medical drama and I love that ML is in his 40s!
It was Friday evening and instead of the usual Chinese vertical dramas, I decided to watch Korean long-form dramas. I selected this one because I was curious to watch Ju Ji Hoon dramas in full (I don't recall if I have finished Light Shop). I was extremely delighted with my choice because this drama was simply awesome.
What I liked:
1. Acting - Spectacular performance by the cast. Ju Ji Hoon was simply cool playing a doctor with an ambiguous past. Darn, oppa was fit and his action scenes were riveting! I was impressed by Choo Young Woo's performance as I had never heard of him before watching this drama. Ha Young , Yoon Kyung Ho and Kim Won Hae were amazing in their roles too. I was happy to see the latter two in meaty roles.
2. ML characterisation - One thing that stands out about the ML is the way he's written. I really liked that this drama was not too focused on him as an individual but as him as representative of many great doctors doing extraordinary work. His constant reminders of "it's teamwork, it's not about me" were refreshing. I also liked that his past was not fully fleshed out leaving ML "mystery guy" tag right until the end of the series.
3. Supporting characters - Dr Yang Jae Won's arc is my favourite. In addition to being the heart of the team, I liked that his character was uncertain of his "ikigai" and we watch his potential being unveiled slowly throughout the series. I was also surprised by Dr Han Yu Rim's arc as I expected him to remain as a goon to his superiors until the final episode. Cheon Jang Mi was entertaining to watch - she was secure, non-sensical and courageous person.
4. Action - Wow, wow, wow action scenes were thrilling. Most did not make sense but heck, this is fiction. Dr Baek was like a hero that possess both brains and brawn.
5. Comedy - My mum was surprised that I laughed constantly while watching the drama.
6. Styling - I really liked the wardrobe chosen for the three leads. It amused me when I saw them wearing crocs for work - are they really comfortable for big amount of running & standing? Those suits worn at the launch of helipad were adorable hahaha.
7. Storytelling - The transition from one episode to the next was refreshing because I expected each episode to focus on trauma case with final two episodes focusing on personal struggles. There was a good balance of major (trauma case) and minor (personal story) arcs with surprising twists in the final 2 episodes.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - I dislike people who prioritise profits over people's welfare. Chief Hong was obnoxious and asshat. I also didn't like Director Choi Jo Eun but that final twist changed my mind.
2. Ending - I need season 2, please!
Favourite scene
When Dr Yang went to see Dr Baek after his operation
What I liked:
1. Acting - Spectacular performance by the cast. Ju Ji Hoon was simply cool playing a doctor with an ambiguous past. Darn, oppa was fit and his action scenes were riveting! I was impressed by Choo Young Woo's performance as I had never heard of him before watching this drama. Ha Young , Yoon Kyung Ho and Kim Won Hae were amazing in their roles too. I was happy to see the latter two in meaty roles.
2. ML characterisation - One thing that stands out about the ML is the way he's written. I really liked that this drama was not too focused on him as an individual but as him as representative of many great doctors doing extraordinary work. His constant reminders of "it's teamwork, it's not about me" were refreshing. I also liked that his past was not fully fleshed out leaving ML "mystery guy" tag right until the end of the series.
3. Supporting characters - Dr Yang Jae Won's arc is my favourite. In addition to being the heart of the team, I liked that his character was uncertain of his "ikigai" and we watch his potential being unveiled slowly throughout the series. I was also surprised by Dr Han Yu Rim's arc as I expected him to remain as a goon to his superiors until the final episode. Cheon Jang Mi was entertaining to watch - she was secure, non-sensical and courageous person.
4. Action - Wow, wow, wow action scenes were thrilling. Most did not make sense but heck, this is fiction. Dr Baek was like a hero that possess both brains and brawn.
5. Comedy - My mum was surprised that I laughed constantly while watching the drama.
6. Styling - I really liked the wardrobe chosen for the three leads. It amused me when I saw them wearing crocs for work - are they really comfortable for big amount of running & standing? Those suits worn at the launch of helipad were adorable hahaha.
7. Storytelling - The transition from one episode to the next was refreshing because I expected each episode to focus on trauma case with final two episodes focusing on personal struggles. There was a good balance of major (trauma case) and minor (personal story) arcs with surprising twists in the final 2 episodes.
What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - I dislike people who prioritise profits over people's welfare. Chief Hong was obnoxious and asshat. I also didn't like Director Choi Jo Eun but that final twist changed my mind.
2. Ending - I need season 2, please!
Favourite scene
When Dr Yang went to see Dr Baek after his operation
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