Snowdrop (2021)

Worthwatching. Great Acting and Interesting Storyline, but Lacking Some Closure

I understand why so many koreans didn't want this drama to happen, given the innacuracy about the spies and the ANSP. I suggest to whoever wants to watch this to get informed about this period of korean history first, or at least of what's wrong with the drama. This was the reason I wasn't sure about watching it, but I'm glad I did.

The acting was excellent, I've liked Haein since Were You Were Sleeping (I literally only finished watching that one because of him, and he wasn't even the lead), and I love seeing him play such a different role here, (now I plan on watching DP just to see him being a badass lol). Most of the supporting cast are very well-known and acclaimed actors and they also did amazing here. I was very nervous about Jisoo, as this was her first drama and she was playing the female lead, but she did honestly great. In the first few episodes I found some of her expressions a little cringeworthy, I'm not gonna lie, but I found all of the actors' expressions like that at the time so it might have been the director's fault? I don't know. But she gets better throughout the show, she nails the dramatic scenes, and I wish we had seen more depth to her character. Her chemistry with Haein was off the charts too, I want to see them together in a light-hearted show in the future. Oh, and special mention to Yoo Inna, whose character and acting was the best on the show along Haein's.

Now to the story. During the first few episodes, I found the politics parts completely uncomprehensible. I couldn't understand who was plotting against who, who were trying to catch the north koreans and who were in control, plus whatever the gossipy ladies were doing and who they were married to. During these episodes, the Youngro and college girls' storyline was what kept me going, it was very entertaining. The scenes where she meets Suho at the group date and then runs into him at the music shop are very cute (when he's making gestures so she picks the paper plane, my heart!!). I wish we could've gotten more of all of this before we got to the hiding Suho part. Still, the episodes where the girls hid him and the open house part were also super entertaining and cute. What I found super annoying was how every 5 seconds someone would get themselves in a situation where they were about to get caught doing something, only for them not to get caught. This literally happens like 10 times during the first 3 eps.
When the hostage situation happened, I finally started understanding the politics part, and Youngro and the girls started losing leadership. The main plotline became about 'how are we getting out of this' and the South-North schemes, instead of the romance (which I wouldn't have minded if this wasn't advertised as a romance). I really liked how they managed to spark the
romance up again after he literally held her at gun-point, hostage and threatened her life several times. It somehow felt natural, so props to the writers for that (it would've felt even more natural if they had known each other more before all of that, though).
I actually liked the ending, I expected things to go like that, I just wished we had gotten news about Dr. Kang, and specially closure on Youngro and her relationship with her roomates. They went through so much together only for them to never speak to her again? Did she ever get to explain she didn't support or speak to her dad? Her brother and the love of her life died and her father is in prison, at least they could've shown she had friends again. I also felt like there was more to Seolhee's character and family and it never got explained.
One thing I really liked was that I didn't know who I was rooting for (other than the college girls) until the last few episodes, Kangmoo and Hanna? The Spies? The ANSP? (no never) Ms. Pi? did I like Bunok or not? (answer was no). It was fun to switch sides every few minutes.

In the end, I really enjoyed the drama. I just wish the leads would have dated or gotten to know each other better before the conflict happens, most of the romance was due to Jisoo and Haein's amazing chemistry and acting rather than how their scenes were written. I also wish they had excluded the whole wives' sub-plot, the actresses were good (and funny, specially the last few eps) but it was so unnecessary.

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Snowdrop Best Scenes/Moments/Realization

Very well written for viewers who's looking for right amount of romance/action/drama/black comedy and has a lot of twist and characters who has it's own stories. All episodes were my favorites but there scenes I always ended up re watching.

- Room 207 where all the girls were dancing
- Hye Ryung grabbed Bun Ok's hair (what a badass)
- Superman scene (attic)
- Yeongro & Seol Hee when sneaking out food for Soo Ho
- Soo Ho exercising without shirt (lol)
- 207 girls hid soo ho in the bathroom and started singing
- Soo Ho takes young ro as his hostage (his eyesssss)
- Yeongro ro first time shouted and called the spies communist bas****
- Yeongro becomes hysterical and passes out to soo ho due to his brother's passing(omg jisoo, her acting)
- Gyeok Chan asked for cup noodles
- When yeongro hugged soo hoo to get the detonator (mygad, their eyes with different emotions)
- Soo Hoo when he's begging yeong ro to come out and used the same code to knock
- Their first escape plan with Gang-mu and how soo ho looked yeongro when the about to escape and vice versa ( goshh again their eyes) no lines needed
- when Eun Chang Soo slapped Nam Tae Il (standing ovation, lol)
- Conversation between Yeong ro and his father and how soo ho saved yeong ro from Gyeok Chan(damn, the background music on this too)
- When gang mu confronted soo ho that he's in love with yeong ro (their acting!!!!)
- Soo Ho allience with Gang Mu and when Bun Ok takes yeong ro as hostage(breathtakingscene!!) then Ms.Pi's entrance and how she asked bun ok to shoot her
- Leads shared their first kiss in the attic over a heart warming convo and a cup of coffee (can't sleep that night)
-Soo Ho asked for fried chicken and Jang Hana was laughing at the back and when se delivered it and saw the soo ho/gang mu side by side
-Eung-cheol eating his fried chicken
-Yeong ro saved soo ho in front of his father (serves him right)
- Conversation between the leads in the chapel asking what if they're both ordinary people
- How cheong ya let soo ho go and gave her real name as if that moment will be their last
- Man-dong saved soo ho knowing that yeong ro was in danger (really surpised)
- Soo ho called gang mu *hyung* for the first time and how gang mu looked and held him in the face soo ho as if they're telling goodbyes to each other (This could be my favorite scene, can't handle my tears)
- Gang Mu holding white snowdrop flower and Jang Hana when they will driving somewhere

In Realization

- From Room 207, Jeong Min always stayed by Yeong ro side (except last ep14)
- Gang Mu will never know that soo ho saves him the first time back in germany
- Secret Based was in the prayer room which saved the life of the remaining hostages in the end
- Attic was the only witness of their most happy moments and also their saddest
- When Yeong Ro interpreted soo ho's name *As in protecting my love* - end game
- When Soo Hoo recorded back his message in the casette tape - really confirmed
- Cheong Ya letting go of Soo Ho in her most badasss scene
- Grandpa Mandong saved soo ho to save yeong ro
- Ms.PI's dedication to her students and bon ok despite being the spy
- Bromance between Gang Mu /Soo Hoo, Alliance between Cheong ya and Ha na
- Yeong ro went back to Soo ho to keep her promise that she will stay by his side and Soo Ho asked her to stay alive no matter hard it gets
- In another world, they're happy together (hoping it will be on real life)
- If Yeong ro was fast enough to catch up Ms.Oh(kitchen lady)before she stepped on that trapped then dragged her to secret based to escape, ROMCOM for Haesoo will not be on trending and i will not spend much time doing this feedback (lol)


I thought that this is just a typical romantic drama and just wanted to watch this because of hae in since his D.P series was also remarkable and quite curious how jisoo will act as bashers+controversies were all over the place even before the drama started but i never thought i ended up showing my best fangirling moment in a kdrama.

Really amazes me how this drama becomes successful despite how their local media/communities are controlling public's opinion and viewership, lack of promotion and limited streaming. Kudos to all the production team/staff/actors for your amazing hard work and portrayed their characters in most convincing way.Shout out to both Leads,,supperb acting.. hae in, this drama i think brings out the best in you and jisoo, i'm sure this will not be your last drama, you're really amazing. Congratulations to all, specially to those viewers and fans who i think the reason why snowdrop team manages to handle this controversy and was able to broadcast until the end.. Yes to season 2!!!!!

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Tocada y hundida

La verdad es que llegué a este dorama motivada por el actor Jung Hae-in y, además, por la curiosidad de ver actuar a Jisoo (Blackpink).

No conocía la trama y después de leer sobre ella, me atrapó sin dudarlo. La verdad es que desde el primer capítulo me enganché con la historia de amor de los protagonistas, pero también con esos magníficos personajes secundarios. Concretamente, con los personajes de las mujeres de los políticos. La escenas de ellas aportan dinamismo y humor, son unos momentos fabulosos para desestresar.

Y aquí viene el SPOILER, se veía venir el final aunque tenía la esperanza de que él no muriera. Esta vez no pudo ser. Tocada y hundida.

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Better story than many typical kdramas

I enjoyed the incorporation of 80s backdrop and life in a female dorm. It gave college vibes. The drama gave a unique aesthetic feel that I just loved . Main lead couple’s chemistry was good as they give off Romeo and Juliet vibes. I wish they had more scenes together. We didn’t get to see them together as much. So the sweet moments were less and tragic ones were more.
Although 70% of the story revolved around the hostage situation and I feel like the situation was dragging more than necessary. Still i can’t deny that it had me hooked till the end. because story was interesting and full of plot twits. . I never thought a political plot will interest me and keep me hooked. Ending was expected but the FL was left was nothing at all. It would’ve been better if she was less miserable at the end.
Yoo inna came as a surprise . Absolutely loved her character and her performance. She was the star of the show.

The story was different than usual kdramas and less predictable too. Story gets gloomy after few episodes and gets more and more tense towards the end yet I still enjoyed it. Because it kept me on my toes as to what will happen next.

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Too much action and too little romance

Snowdrop could’ve been one of the top love stories of k-drama world. But the writer wasted it all on the hostage situation.
The first episodes gave so much hope for a love story to be remembered and cherished but then it all went down with the 4th episode. The problem was not the hostage situation itself but problem was that 80% of the show was about hostage situation and the multiple failed deals between the spies and ANSP. I didn’t got to see the romance between the main leads that I was hoping for. I was bummed.

There is soo much I wanted to see, the drama had perfect lead couple, 80s backdrop, the old school romance. But instead ten focus was on a lot of action, politics and dragged hostage situation.

The ending was not that emotional like i imagined it would be. Main lead character’s death is a big deal and makes you cry but i didn’t cry or felt that sad bcz his death did not came as a shock. It was obvious so it didn’t invoke that many sad emotions. His ending should’ve been more memorable.

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DISNEY and JTBC i will send you my therapist bill.

Each episode in this drama was so well put together and really kept the suspense there wasn't a moment where i was bored or wanted to switch it off, itkept the viewers in anticipation throughout. This drama is definitely not a light hearted drama and it had me in a complete breakdown.

The soundtracks and cinematography were just perfect and the pace of this drama is great as well, nothing felt rushed. Overall this drama is a complete masterpiece. If you are not watching this drama you are totally missing out!

JISOO-
It's so hard to believe that this is Jisoo's first drama because her acting was phenomenal. She portrayed the character so well.

JUNG HAE IN-
Jung Hae In Is an absolutely incredible actor. Snowdrop has just completely solidified why he is one of my favorite actors. Seeing him portray a role so different from his usual roles was amazing. The way he expresses his emotions just through his eyes is just absolute perfection.

Every single actor in this drama portrayed their characters so well.

The leads had fantastic chemistry both on-screen and off screen as well. Jung hae in and Jisoo are literally perfect for each other.

This is now in my top 5 dramas of all time.

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Love and betrayals !!

This is one of the most heart breaking series I’ve ever watched this year. There are dramas that are more tragic but if I ever have to say top 10 saddest dramas, this will be one of them.
Jung hae In became one of the favourite Korean actor. I mean ever script he has chosen is very unique and beautiful. You just can’t overlook this man’s potential. As for the Fl, it was the first drama so I wasn’t expecting more and also there aren’t many scenes of her tho. But Jisoo was good. For a debut, she did an amazing work. The only drawback is that this show have way too many annoying characters which will make you to get into the screen and kill them. And some of them aren’t even necessary. I do think that this was dragged out and this isn’t fit for binge watching but this helped me pass my weekends. Definitely worth the shot. Looking forward to Jung Hae In’s Connect.

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Snowdrop

Storyline is pathetic, they kill the main lead
very emotional story and all actors were awesome
Kim JiSoo and Jung Hae In are very good actors
loved how dey depicted every scene
would have loved if they re were more romantic scene
its a thriller with each scene having a new secret revealed
all actors were awesome
k drama u shd watch for sure
beware its very emotional
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Soft, vigorous and mind-boggling ✨

Overall:
Can't believe how this drama intertwined a beautiful young romance with a lot of sensitive issues not only involving the most controversial social and political issues but also the selfish, greedy and untrustworthy nature of humans. Its no doubt worth a watch because the storyline is so well-made and almost tries to give justice to each and every character in the most realistic manner as possible. You'll see how the story slowly unravels each character's deep history and develops them to full maturity. Sometimes I even had to look up each episode or discuss it with my friends to actually understand the plot and mind-game better!

For whom?
Go ahead and watch this drama if you're looking for a drama with thrilling romance. This one is for those who love strategies and heated planning but at the same time enjoy a sweet romance filled with trust and faith.

Acting:
Okay the acting was really good that some characters make you feel so annoyed to the core XD
Now this being Jisoo's first debut drama, you need to watch it. She did complete justice to her character. And Hae-in's role was absolute masterpiece. Not to forget the guy who played Nam-tae-il! He did an amazing job in making a lot of viewer's laugh :D

As delicate as this romance is like a snowflake, you'll see how it tries to stay strong till the end enduring a lot of imposed hardships.

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A Tearjerker.

The story, the cinematography, the casts, the OST... all of it was perfect!

Despite all of the controversy it caused, I still watched this because I know how to differentiate a fiction from history. And I'm glad I did . In the end, Snowdrop proved that all of the accusation was wrong.

Only the first few episodes that contained laughter and happiness, after that, it was pure suffering lmao
This drama led me into a slump. The effects it got on me were tremendous. I can't watch any dramas without thinking about Young-ro and Soo-ho's tragedy. I cried on almost every episode, especially the ending.

I can't believe this was Jisoo's debut as the main lead. Her emotions, her tears - my heart was slaughtered by it. I don't think I can re-watch Snowdrop. The deaths left too much gap on my heart :"

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Tears, tears, and endless tears !!!MAJOR SPOILERS!!!!

Feb. 12, 2022

!!!!MAJOR SPOILERS!!!!

I bravely watched this drama as I already have an idea of what the ending will be like. But it still hurts, it took me a while to finish the drama especially after episode 11, as it became gloomy and man I was going through some shits too. So I took a couple of weeks off before finally finishing this. Snowdrop is that drama, not perfect and flawless, but it has such a huge impact on me.

The actors really did well especially to my girl, Jisoo, I am really proud of her acting here. Now I can see why she got in at YG through her acting audition. She is excellent, I hope that she pursues more acting endeavours in the future. I do hope its not as gloomy as this one. As for Haein, man, he rocks, I love his acting as well. I feel like their chemistry is really off the charts. Every time I see their scenes together I wanna scream cause I can't deal with it. I feel butterflies hehehe 🦋

DO I RECOMMEND SNOWDROP? Of course, I do, though prepare yourselves some tissues. yea tissues. Lots of them.
I wanna say I hope you have fun, but fun is far from this series. 😉

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