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This is making me want to join a club or start one...
A social club is a great way to expand ones sense of self. Each of the Fingers had their own distinct personalities, and were open-minded and non-judgmental of U Yeon, even going as far as helping her find her own color. Beyond romance, this drama is about self-growth, growing pains, unlearning insecurities, and pursuing the things (and people) one truly loves, regardless of age, background, or external opinions.Great casting. Lots of characters, but it never felt overcrowded. The tension between Se Ra and Tae Seon is incredible even just with their gazes. Kang Hye Won is surprisingly a convincing villain. Park Ji Hu and Cho Jun Young are promising young actors. I look forward to seeing more of their future work. It's surprising to see the juxtaposition of Gi Jeong's dispostion from Cho Jun Young's real-life personality. We also see the way Park Ji Hu acts as U Yeon vs. her ego (Delulu) vs. Slightly Dressed Up U Yeon Trying To Break Out Of Her Shell vs. U Yeon With New Found Confidence & Self-Trust. These are all the same character in drastically different states of mind, and her ability to execute the subtle differences speaks well about her acting skill.
I almost dropped this show for several reasons, and one of them was because of Gi Jeong seeming like an absolute airhead. I know it is a Himbo trope, but sometimes, the things he says early on are outright nonsensical. (Which is confusing, because his character seems to have some hidden depth, that I feel was not explored enough in the show.) But, I'm glad I returned and kept watching. Glad to know he is not an entirely flat character who only exists for the female lead's validation. He also discovers things about himself along the way, through loving U Yeon. I love that they both grow individually as they love each other.
The other reason was, I felt impatient with Mint Finger and Blue Finger's storyline. It starts as the cliche miscommunication trope where the guy has always had feelings for the girl, which is a story that is kind of tiring to watch, at least for me. It got interesting when Mint Finger's inner conflict was given light, but I wish they had done it sooner (and shorter), because the earlier episodes prior to the confession felt like dragged out filler scenes at some point.
My primary issue with the show is the way it was directed. Some cuts felt abrupt and random, and the CGI was frankly awful. Occasionally, a romantic scene that is obviously mellow would happen, just to be accompanied by really upbeat background music that kind of makes me confused about the vibe. The flaws do add a campy feel to the show that suits the feeling of being in high school. I heard that the filming was delayed several times, so I wonder what it would have been like if it went smoothly. Overall, it was nice. Not the best show I've watched, but still comforting, in a sense. The actors, set/costume design, and overarching message carried.
P.S. This is the perspective of someone who has never read the Manhwa.
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