One Spring Night (2019)

After watching this series, I must say that it was way better than "Something in the Rain" in terms of how realistic the approach was on how one should deal with different types of problems/adversaries.

I really admired how practical the story was. Jeong-In (HJM), who was seemingly trapped in her own four-year relationship with her boyfriend, stumbles upon an unexpected affair with Ji-Ho (JHI). The plot itself was very relatable because I think at some point we all found unexpected love from someone. For me, this was how SITR was suppose to happen, and for that I give a lot of credit to the writer for totally making it up from the previous series. It wasn't perfect, but it was less flawed. It shows a lot of growth and maturity to be able to exemplify such norms and beliefs and how it can greatly affect relationships in this modern society.

The first few episodes might seem "boring" given to the nature of its story, but it actually gives you everything you need to know from the characters and the entire series. I like how the writer points out different taboos when it comes to dating/marriage. No offense to those who believe in certain things but in my own opinion, this series shows exactly how "love conquers all". The last three episodes were near perfect, as it shows how the main actors deal with their own problems. Everyone does have something to say regardless of what you do so why not fight for what you believe in, especially with someone you love.

I also would like to point out how great Han Ji-Min was. We already saw how capable Jung Hae-In in SITR, and we almost saw Son Ye-Jin again in OPN (but she declined). I first saw her in Hyde, Jekyll, Me, and since then I have been binged watching all her works. She is very versatile and matured to play any kind of role, and their chemistry in this series was really sweet and real. No other actress could have played this role better, and one of the reasons why this series is a must watch if you're tired from the usual romantic-comedy setup.

The OSTs were also well tuned in a way that it mixes with the scenes and the emotions throughout the episodes. It could literally give you the "feels" especially at some of the climatic parts of the series.

Overall, I gave this a 9.5/10. It was a near perfect redemption for the writer after SITR. I expect more series to come with the same concept and hopefully would be as good as this one. This is a must see series for everyone!

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The first word that came out of my mouth in the first few episodes were "Scandalous", as a joke of course. The main premise of this show felt very real as iv'e never seen a show quite like this one. One Night Spring isn't just a simple romance story to me becasue there were many things in which i havn't seen in other dramas other than this one, bare in mind I started watching dramas last august.

The story intriqued me alot becasue it was about the female lead Jeong In having issues with her relationship with her current boyfriend and then meeting Ji Ho randomly and found a spark. The first thing I want to say is something about the whole cheating thing in this story. In my opinion Jeong In didn't cheat on Ki Seok because she stated numerous times to him that she wanted to break up and we could clearly see they were having problems so Ji Ho just sped up the inevitabal and also save her from a life of misery in my opinion. This also taught me is that if i'm ever in an relationship and im not happy with it and I met someone else in which i could be happier with, i would pursue that (of course i'd break up with my current gf because if I wasn't happy with out relationship in the first place, we wouldv'e broken up anyway.)

The characters in this show were all very well written and no character was wasted in the writing of this show which is very rare in any type of show, everone in this drama had a purpose. Firstly I wanna talk about Ji Ho's son Eun Woo, he is the most cutest thing i have ever seen in a show and he made some of the scenes so nice to watch. Jeong In's Ex firstly I would like to say that I did feel sorry for him at the start but I realised how ungratefull he was and how obsessive with beating Ji Ho whicc was annoying becasue he looked down on him because he had a "flaw". The Husband of Seo In was just a complete dick in my opinion with the whole verbal and pysical abuse he dished out and showed us exactly what not to do in a marriage. Both the sisters were so refreshing to me because i rarely see sismances in dramas and it was great seeing them support each other and look out for eachother which was good to watch.

I lastly want to touch on the topic of everyone in the drama with seeing how having a child is a flaw, I understand it is probably a cultural difference but I know many people with step-fathers or mothers and I just thought everyone was overreacting but I know there is most likely a cultural difference.

Overall this show was a breath of fresh air to me as I have never seen anything like it. I highly reccomend it if you want to see something diffrent and also thrilling in my opinion to watch.

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Aggravating in a nutshell

After the traumatising second half of the Something In The Rain series, the notion that the same director/writer combo (and same male lead) created something even better was so appealing. However, after the first 8 episodes, I really struggled to continue watching. The glowing reviews that this show has gathered have left me very confused.
The introduction between the male and female lead left much to be desired. Especially needed as the female lead is frequently abrasive and rude to him - in the first half of the episodes in particular. Yet what the storyline uncovers is that she is a woman who has allowed herself to be in a boring and mainly emotionless relationship for 4 years. She clearly has no love for her boyfriend yet when it comes to breaking up she behaves like a victim - we spend episode upon episode with her skirting back and forth with "shall I, shall I not" and "poor me, this is all so hard". She has no ability to be honest with those around her and her abrasiveness and rudeness to the male lead just make this the most frustrating watch/start of the series.
I guess what is most difficult is just to understand why the male lead likes her and wants to be with her. Actually, scratch that - the most difficult thing is to watch that there is still a society on this planet that shames single parents and puts them at the bottom of the food chain. Add to that the constant plotting of the ex-boyfriend, fathers, and other male characters and their male chauvinism - and the apparent inability of women to decide whether they want to break up or not (turns out that unless the man agrees you cannot break up?!?) - and you have just an aggravating 16 episodes to get through.

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I literally believe this trio of the Writer ,Director and Jung Hae In can create magic.The story, direction, acting,music have given a fresh vibe.I was fed up of the same story in almost every drama how the couples were connected in their childhood or suffering from insomnia.Earlier I used to watch dramas depending on my favorite actors.But for the first time I searched the Director after watching Something in the rain.Jung Hae In's acting is undoubtedly the cause I am stucked to One Spring Night.His expressions are much louder than his dialogues!The soft spoken yet so tough Ji Ho suits Hae In perfectly. I will look forward for the future endeavors of this trio.This drama is a must watch.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Frustrated. But, maybe?

Not going to lie, I really wanted to love this. I read reviews on it and it sounded amazing. I went in thinking it was going to be everything I would love, but it just disappointed in ways that overpowered the parts I enjoyed about it.

I felt that the way Jeong-In was depicted as a character throughout this story was quite selfish. People kept on saying that Ji-Ho should be thankful that someone like her was willing to love him, a single father, that he should be basically praying to the Gods and holding on for dear life to her. But quite honestly, 1) there is nothing wrong with being a single parent, 2) Ji-Ho deserved more than what Jeong-In has to offer and that was proven to us in the later episodes when Ji-Ho got drunk and exposed one of his insecurities. During episodes 14 and 15, Ji-Ho happened to get drunk and exposed the fact that he still worries about letting a significant other into his life because of a fear of them leaving. He asks, "Will you leave us too?" Jeong-In makes this whole entire situation about herself. She gets angry, storms off, ignores calls, and then proceeds ask to meet up. When meeting up to speak about the incident, she makes it yet again about herself, she says that she knows exactly how he feels, that she also has insecurities about their relationship, and proceeds to ask for a break to take sometime to reflect on herself. But see, the insecurities are not the same, Ji-Ho has a right to these insecurities because he has a child, it is not just his heart he has to worry about, it is also Eun-u's heart he has to worry about too. This was not the only incident that I felt made Jeong-In seem selfish and less deserving.

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What is cheating?

The chemistry was there from the very first time and so...

First thing I want to talk about is that the answer to my initial question is very difficult:

This is a question I've had for a while as I was watching this drama and reading the discussions about it.
We can discuss it through the whole drama because over here, the FL was in a monogamous 4 years long relationship with the Second ML, they are having problems, many issues as there is no more passion between them the 2ML takes her for granted and so she communicates him that their relationship is not right, therefore she doesn't feel like marrying him.

Then she meets the ML, a sweet handsome man that is a single father, the type of man that has no time to lose into relationships. He is so confident and that makes him so attractive, but that is because he has to, life and his son taught him how to be strong and overcome everything that might come to ruin his family.

The problem between the leads is that they like each other from the beginning and they try to stop the clear chemistry plus connection they have. They also try to stop themselves due to moral, ethics and society but it seems that life is in the way. So they decide to become friends and of course feelings start to surface the FL tells the 2ML that they have to break up.

I really like the fact that they break up not because of the ML, but because of the issues they have had during their relationship. Also, the FL tried to give herself a time before she jumped into another relationship.

It seems like there is no cheating unless an emotional connection is actually consider cheating. As I said before, we can discuss it, but the FL said it a couple times "I cheated" "I'm a bitch" and is self aware of the fact that her feelings have changed in her previous relationship so they might change later on.



The second I want to highlight is the relatable characters and story:

I like the fact that in this drama they don't try to portray innocent people that cannot break a thing. There are real adults with moral issues, problems, consequences and ego.

I love the relationship between the three sisters and their mom, females bonding, protecting each other like real family. Even if each one of them have very different point of views in society, their love is there to protect and help one another.

The 2ML was really annoying by how obsessed he was with the FL, just because of status and ego he was willing to do anything just to go back to his ex and get her. Sadly this is something that actually happens in real life, many times you don't love someone you just live how they boost your ego and how they give you status in society.

I love how they speak volumes about our patriarchal society and how hypocritical law is when we talk about about domestic violence, is very relevant to educate people properly in these topics.

The ML's friends are amazing, they are honest and kind, supportive and each one have a story to tell.



The third main thing is:

Acting, the main actors had an amazing chemistry that made me feel all fluff any time I saw them together, I was wishing to have something like that.


The fourth thing:
Scenery and music: Jesus I looooove it. I'm gonna download every single song is played over here. That's all.
Also, the title makes sense at the end because of the scenery, is so romantic I can't.


Finally, I recommend this drama for people that like strong healthy love relationships but are not judgemental, if you are into slice of life, healing, type of drama, this is for you.

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Not just happy ending but this is one of a kind love story.
It does not start in most love story start.
I like both the Male and Female lead in here.

They stood their ground for their love but at the same time still respect their family and friends.

When they live, they love deeply.
Fight without hurting others
I admire their character
I never skip a moment

The script is written very smart. The writer must be a really talented one.
There's many sweett moment. I just love each of them.
Itss super romantic!

My fave movie of the year!

Ps. The male lead has this really sexy body and the female lead is very pretty. I hope they keep this instead of the super skinny male and female lead.

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This is my very first review of a drama and it’s even extremely late but I still want to do it.

I just have to say that I want to slap myself for taking this long to find this precious gem of a story.

This drama is amazing. It is realistic, if not very close to reality. My very first impression of this drama is: “wow mature and responsible main leads”. I love it. I love it that both of them act like the adults that they are. I love it that this drama is mature.

At first I thought it really slowwww. I’m not a fan of slow burn dramas at all but this one, despite the cinematography that makes you feel in slow motion and the atmosphere that takes forever, it didn’t feel like that at all. I mean it was slow in a comfortable way. I did have moments like “quickly car, you don’t need 40 seconds of the time to get off screen” or “do they really have to shoot her walking up the stairs to his apartment, he lives on the third floor for goodness sake” moments but when I remember what kind of drama I’m watching it calms me down. LOL. It’s really nice to just watch calmly and wait for things to unfold slowly. It’s very fresh when things unfold in a normal realistic way instead of the overdramatic feeling we often get from most kdramas.

The next thing I love about this drama is that it makes you think, sympathize and empathize with the characters. If one doesn’t stop for a moment and think, he/she will never really appreciate this drama. This drama made me think about the situation and why the situation is not working out; I think of the factors why it was difficult for them to start a relationship; I think whether they even really deserve to be together. I love that I used more of my head watching this rather than my emotion. Of course I still cried and smiled and got frustrated with the characters but despite that I can understand why everything is turning out that way.

Next is the Romance. Needless to say, their relationship is amazing. Sometimes I can still see unrealistic moments with them but since they’re sweet, I can forgive that. Their sweet moments are to die for and I appreciate that they’re not holding back with their acting. Han Ji Min and Jung Hae In did an AMAZING job. It makes me look forward to their next projects.

I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone who wants a break from too much cliche and overdramatic scenes. This drama is sweet. Like drinking a cup of coffee on a Sunday with rain pouring out your window.

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Calm, lovely and mature. The leads deal with their very own problems and lived their lives by the rules and were bored to death.

Lee Jung In, the female lead, knows what she wants. Her happiness grounds in staying independent. That’s one reason why she dates the selfish bank employee Gi Seok. But when he’s interested to tie the knot after four years different views crash. The characterization of this relationship is very honest and brutally told. The motivations of each collide with their happy relationship. When Ji Ho enters the stage Jung In experiences for the first time deep emotions that make no sense at all. Her inner fight is worth seeing and reflects realistic behavior at his best.

Ji Ho is a single father in a conservative society. His role symbolized the cultural mores in Korean society. It was interesting to see the moral standards of Koreans and how they deal with outside the box living. The whole portrayal of this society was fascinating to watch and very similar to the US 1950's standards. The pressure and social mores were strict.

The family members of both symbolizes different point of views and have to deal with problems of their own that aren’t less interesting.

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