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Like a catastrophe, in my universe I was everything until another universe burst into mine.
If you don't have time to read the whole thing, skip to the end where the conclusions are :)
Our Universe introduces us to two young in-laws who, after the death of their respective brothers, must raise their twenty-month-old nephew together. Woo Hyun Jin, a young woman always focused on duty, and Sun Tae Hyung, a rebellious young man, would never cross paths under normal circumstances. However, much to their dismay, their older brothers' decision to marry intertwines their destinies. Three years later, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when their brothers die in a car accident, leaving Hyun Jin and Tae Hyung to care for Woo-joo, their young nephew. At first, the two in-laws don't get along, but what begins as a relationship marked by tension and differences gradually transforms into a bond that opens the door to affection and romance, thanks also to the presence of their nephew.
This drama brings us a premise that no other K-drama has offered: two uncles taking care of a baby, and a baby as the protagonist. As soon as I read the synopsis, I decided to watch it and eagerly awaited its premiere since I identified with being an uncle to a baby, and honestly, I loved it. Although many didn't like the love triangle, which is why I didn't give it a 10, I still enjoyed it. I just feel that the obnoxious boss should have had less screen time. The series is so light and adorable, and the romantic scenes between our protagonists are the best of the best. Woo-joo is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. I've seen comments about her decision; it was clear she wanted to be friends with him. She never said she liked him, so I don't understand the hate. People are so toxic that even Jeong-eui was being criticized. I enjoyed it, and I did feel that essence of family and the connection between uncles. The ending is one of the sweetest, but I wanted... I would have liked to see more kisses between our leads, but that one was enough to get me excited. Overall, I give the story a 9.0/10; excellent work.
The drama doesn't use a ton of characters, but the ones it had were enough. I loved them all, except for the boss who was always meddling in everything. Woo-joo is simply gorgeous, and the chemistry between the leads was amazing!
Here's my analysis of the main characters:
Sun Tae-hyung (Bae In-hyuk): A 28-year-old photography assistant, so skilled that he even makes the head photographer envious. He has exquisite taste and is happy with the life of a photographer, although the real reason Tae-hyung is dedicated to photography lies in his past: on his ninth birthday, his older brother, Woo-jin, gave him a camera and left him at an orphanage, promising to come back for him. Tae-hyung always wanted to show Woo-jin that he had succeeded as a photographer, to boast about it when he came looking for him again. But Woo-jin wasn't what he had hoped for: he only heard from him again sixteen years later, when he learned he was getting married. That was a bitter discovery that led him to cut ties with him once more, and even abandon photography. One day, suddenly, he loses his brother and becomes the guardian of his twenty-month-old nephew, Woo-joo, whom he had never met before. Little by little, he takes on the care of the child along with his sister-in-law, Hyun-jin, with whom he clashed from the first moment he saw her.
At first, his character annoyed me; the way he treated her and the baby simply didn't sit well with me, and as an uncle, I didn't feel comfortable or connected to him. But getting to know him and seeing what he suffered, I came to understand him, and how he came to care for Woo-joo was incredibly touching. In-hyuk did an incredible job; I'll watch all his projects that catch my eye. He's definitely one of my favorites.
Woo Hyun-jin (Roh Jeong-eui): A high-achieving college graduate, raised by her older sister, Hyun-ju, after the death of their parents. Her life has been divided between part-time jobs, study sessions, clubs, and job hunting. She wanted to repay her sister for all the care she received as a child and, first and foremost, stop being a burden. After the sudden deaths of Hyun-ju and her brother-in-law, Woo-jin becomes the primary guardian of her nephew, Woo-joo. But she can't do it alone: when she has a job interview at BS Food, she needs someone to take care of the child and ends up asking Tae-hyung for help. They reach a cohabitation agreement to care for their nephew together and share living expenses.
Roh Jeong-eui is so beautiful! She's definitely one of my favorite actresses, and she did a great job portraying Hyun-jin. The dedication with which she welcomed Woo-joo was wonderful. The only downside is that I feel she should have dedicated more time to her nephew at the beginning, but it was clear she was a hard worker. From the start, many criticize her, but they don't see everything she went through. Obviously, she was going to feel conflicted about her feelings since she barely had her sister. And even though she chose Tae-hyung, they still criticize her as if she couldn't choose who to date. For me, her decision was excellent, and the way she kissed him was a work of art.
Park Yoon-seong, the youngest and most popular guy at BS Foods, is in charge of several successful projects. He's not only very hardworking, but also a talented cook and an attractive man who earns the trust and support of the board of directors.
His character is awful, the reason I didn't give it a 10. He's always interfering, making her uncomfortable, and wanting everything Tae-hyung has. The good thing is they didn't choose him, and poor guy, he had to leave the country.
Overall, I give the acting a 9.5/10.
I loved the OST. I'd never heard anything like "Shine On Me" before; it's a work of art, definitely one of my favorite songs. Other songs I liked included "Give U The Universe" and "Luv U." Overall, I give it a 9/10.
I would watch it again. I would watch it again with everyone, even if they didn't like it. I loved it, so I'll watch it with my cousin when she visits, and definitely with my nephew when he grows up. So, I'll give it a 9/10.
I would watch it again with everyone, even if they didn't. In short, Our Universe is a K-drama with a never-before-seen story: a baby as the protagonist! It touches on family themes such as sibling relationships and uncle-nephew dynamics, explores the protagonists' past traumas, and features a romance with incredible chemistry that I absolutely loved. Without a doubt, it's one of the best dramas of the year overall; I give it a 9/10—a fantastic piece of work.
THANKS FOR READING
Our Universe introduces us to two young in-laws who, after the death of their respective brothers, must raise their twenty-month-old nephew together. Woo Hyun Jin, a young woman always focused on duty, and Sun Tae Hyung, a rebellious young man, would never cross paths under normal circumstances. However, much to their dismay, their older brothers' decision to marry intertwines their destinies. Three years later, their relationship takes a dramatic turn when their brothers die in a car accident, leaving Hyun Jin and Tae Hyung to care for Woo-joo, their young nephew. At first, the two in-laws don't get along, but what begins as a relationship marked by tension and differences gradually transforms into a bond that opens the door to affection and romance, thanks also to the presence of their nephew.
This drama brings us a premise that no other K-drama has offered: two uncles taking care of a baby, and a baby as the protagonist. As soon as I read the synopsis, I decided to watch it and eagerly awaited its premiere since I identified with being an uncle to a baby, and honestly, I loved it. Although many didn't like the love triangle, which is why I didn't give it a 10, I still enjoyed it. I just feel that the obnoxious boss should have had less screen time. The series is so light and adorable, and the romantic scenes between our protagonists are the best of the best. Woo-joo is the most adorable thing I've ever seen. I've seen comments about her decision; it was clear she wanted to be friends with him. She never said she liked him, so I don't understand the hate. People are so toxic that even Jeong-eui was being criticized. I enjoyed it, and I did feel that essence of family and the connection between uncles. The ending is one of the sweetest, but I wanted... I would have liked to see more kisses between our leads, but that one was enough to get me excited. Overall, I give the story a 9.0/10; excellent work.
The drama doesn't use a ton of characters, but the ones it had were enough. I loved them all, except for the boss who was always meddling in everything. Woo-joo is simply gorgeous, and the chemistry between the leads was amazing!
Here's my analysis of the main characters:
Sun Tae-hyung (Bae In-hyuk): A 28-year-old photography assistant, so skilled that he even makes the head photographer envious. He has exquisite taste and is happy with the life of a photographer, although the real reason Tae-hyung is dedicated to photography lies in his past: on his ninth birthday, his older brother, Woo-jin, gave him a camera and left him at an orphanage, promising to come back for him. Tae-hyung always wanted to show Woo-jin that he had succeeded as a photographer, to boast about it when he came looking for him again. But Woo-jin wasn't what he had hoped for: he only heard from him again sixteen years later, when he learned he was getting married. That was a bitter discovery that led him to cut ties with him once more, and even abandon photography. One day, suddenly, he loses his brother and becomes the guardian of his twenty-month-old nephew, Woo-joo, whom he had never met before. Little by little, he takes on the care of the child along with his sister-in-law, Hyun-jin, with whom he clashed from the first moment he saw her.
At first, his character annoyed me; the way he treated her and the baby simply didn't sit well with me, and as an uncle, I didn't feel comfortable or connected to him. But getting to know him and seeing what he suffered, I came to understand him, and how he came to care for Woo-joo was incredibly touching. In-hyuk did an incredible job; I'll watch all his projects that catch my eye. He's definitely one of my favorites.
Woo Hyun-jin (Roh Jeong-eui): A high-achieving college graduate, raised by her older sister, Hyun-ju, after the death of their parents. Her life has been divided between part-time jobs, study sessions, clubs, and job hunting. She wanted to repay her sister for all the care she received as a child and, first and foremost, stop being a burden. After the sudden deaths of Hyun-ju and her brother-in-law, Woo-jin becomes the primary guardian of her nephew, Woo-joo. But she can't do it alone: when she has a job interview at BS Food, she needs someone to take care of the child and ends up asking Tae-hyung for help. They reach a cohabitation agreement to care for their nephew together and share living expenses.
Roh Jeong-eui is so beautiful! She's definitely one of my favorite actresses, and she did a great job portraying Hyun-jin. The dedication with which she welcomed Woo-joo was wonderful. The only downside is that I feel she should have dedicated more time to her nephew at the beginning, but it was clear she was a hard worker. From the start, many criticize her, but they don't see everything she went through. Obviously, she was going to feel conflicted about her feelings since she barely had her sister. And even though she chose Tae-hyung, they still criticize her as if she couldn't choose who to date. For me, her decision was excellent, and the way she kissed him was a work of art.
Park Yoon-seong, the youngest and most popular guy at BS Foods, is in charge of several successful projects. He's not only very hardworking, but also a talented cook and an attractive man who earns the trust and support of the board of directors.
His character is awful, the reason I didn't give it a 10. He's always interfering, making her uncomfortable, and wanting everything Tae-hyung has. The good thing is they didn't choose him, and poor guy, he had to leave the country.
Overall, I give the acting a 9.5/10.
I loved the OST. I'd never heard anything like "Shine On Me" before; it's a work of art, definitely one of my favorite songs. Other songs I liked included "Give U The Universe" and "Luv U." Overall, I give it a 9/10.
I would watch it again. I would watch it again with everyone, even if they didn't like it. I loved it, so I'll watch it with my cousin when she visits, and definitely with my nephew when he grows up. So, I'll give it a 9/10.
I would watch it again with everyone, even if they didn't. In short, Our Universe is a K-drama with a never-before-seen story: a baby as the protagonist! It touches on family themes such as sibling relationships and uncle-nephew dynamics, explores the protagonists' past traumas, and features a romance with incredible chemistry that I absolutely loved. Without a doubt, it's one of the best dramas of the year overall; I give it a 9/10—a fantastic piece of work.
THANKS FOR READING
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