Kira
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A drama about mediocre people living mediocre lives.....maybe ;-)
A slightly different legal drama that puts less emphasis on legal issues but more on day to day life -or struggle- of the prosecutor, as the title appropriately suggests. You won’t get the upper class cases like Hyena nor humanist cases like Ms Hammurabi nor a wicked personality like Legal High. DoaP is ordinary in every sense but that is the strength of this drama.It can be dull for some people. Trust me, it is far from boring. The story is relatable to many of us, even if we are not prosecutors (I suspect, this is closer to reality than many other dramas). Let me share with you the reason I enjoy Diary of a Prosecutor.
Have you ever felt disappointed living your life because you are mediocre? Don’t. There is nothing wrong with being mediocre. It doesn’t mean that we don’t produce good work. It doesn’t mean we can’t be happy.
Imagine a small city, far away from the capital. So remote that the high level officials from the capital forget to visit your branch. Everyone knows everyone. The problems you are facing are not that newsworthy. However, these problems are important for those who are experiencing it. Even people in a small town need to be heard, they need justice, they need to have prosecution service. This may not require an extraordinary talent to do but this is still hard work, one that requires a prosecutor to be emphatic, to understand law and to endure office politics. I like this message. The topic is getting heavier closer to the end of the drama. Corruption and integrity are important principles for me, it hits too close to home.
You won’t be disappointed with the acting. You are being entertained by senior actors and I don’t regret watching this drama even if it is only to watch them act. The chemistry is there and it feels effortless. Disclaimer, I could be biased towards Lee Sun Kyun. I’d say, two younger actors that capture my attention are Jeon Sung-Woo and Ahn Eun Jin. I’d like to see more of their drama in the future. That side storyline about these two is unexpected but it works.
In particular, it is difficult to watch episode 8. It is about the role of women in the workplace in a patriarchal culture. I need to control my emotions. However, the flow of this episode is very apt. How the morning is started from a different POV, every ML and FL in the drama. It doesn’t sound preachy, just enough for us to reflect about our own bias. I like it.
Ah, the soundtrack! So proper. So fresh. Even if it’s not my taste, it’s perfect to describe a remote place with their small town habit. Good choice of music that strengthens the storyline.
Here is my fave quote “Even if the world doesn’t revolve around you, if you can protect something precious to you, wouldn’t that life be meaningful too.”
I would recommend this for anyone who likes slow-paced drama, has interest in social-cultural issues and doesn't have much time because DoaP can be watched one at a time. (Or if you fans of LSK).
Watch: July 2021
Have you ever felt disappointed living your life because you are mediocre? Don’t. There is nothing wrong with being mediocre. It doesn’t mean that we don’t produce good work. It doesn’t mean we can’t be happy.
Imagine a small city, far away from the capital. So remote that the high level officials from the capital forget to visit your branch. Everyone knows everyone. The problems you are facing are not that newsworthy. However, these problems are important for those who are experiencing it. Even people in a small town need to be heard, they need justice, they need to have prosecution service. This may not require an extraordinary talent to do but this is still hard work, one that requires a prosecutor to be emphatic, to understand law and to endure office politics. I like this message. The topic is getting heavier closer to the end of the drama. Corruption and integrity are important principles for me, it hits too close to home.
You won’t be disappointed with the acting. You are being entertained by senior actors and I don’t regret watching this drama even if it is only to watch them act. The chemistry is there and it feels effortless. Disclaimer, I could be biased towards Lee Sun Kyun. I’d say, two younger actors that capture my attention are Jeon Sung-Woo and Ahn Eun Jin. I’d like to see more of their drama in the future. That side storyline about these two is unexpected but it works.
In particular, it is difficult to watch episode 8. It is about the role of women in the workplace in a patriarchal culture. I need to control my emotions. However, the flow of this episode is very apt. How the morning is started from a different POV, every ML and FL in the drama. It doesn’t sound preachy, just enough for us to reflect about our own bias. I like it.
Ah, the soundtrack! So proper. So fresh. Even if it’s not my taste, it’s perfect to describe a remote place with their small town habit. Good choice of music that strengthens the storyline.
Here is my fave quote “Even if the world doesn’t revolve around you, if you can protect something precious to you, wouldn’t that life be meaningful too.”
I would recommend this for anyone who likes slow-paced drama, has interest in social-cultural issues and doesn't have much time because DoaP can be watched one at a time. (Or if you fans of LSK).
Watch: July 2021
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