A tale of love and loss

Korean drama watchers love romance, love which burns as it builds. As the trailer dropped, the drama lovers knew what had been packed for them.

Baek Hyun Woo meets Hong Hae In under complex surroundings. What follows is love, angst, and a profound misunderstanding that engulfs them both with time. The story revolves around the protagonists. Their love meets a rough patch as a tragedy strikes. Caught in a roller coaster of emotions, they find each other drifting away caught in a whirlwind of misunderstanding.

Kim Soo Hyun as Hyun Woo is beautiful. You will love his effervescent slipping into the skin of the sweet little husband. The man who is infamous for sticking with rich heiress has got a beautiful score this time. Ji Won as Hae In shines like a moon in the story. Her dialogue delivery, strides, and hair flipping reminds me of Rachel from The Heirs. The girl surely knows how to build the aura. The chemistry between leads is palpable and smooth. Mixing vulnerability and resilience in equal proportions elevates the whole story to a new level.

The story has been creating buzz for a while. This is because of the way they explore the intricacies of human emotions. Even in his venture, It's Okay to be Not Okay, Soo Hyun talked about depression and multiple perspectives. In this story, the director uses family and complexities to weave a web of emotions as the characters develop. This is life, right?

The cinematographer did a brilliant job... Capturing the poignant dichotomy existing between leads evades through the change of tone. Throughout the series, the ensemble cast gives a stellar performance. Each actor whispers life through the skin of the characters. Glorified sung Hoon is back being icy cold sociopath lover doing extremely good in his job. The arc of characters this man is playing is clearly creating a storm. Alas! He is still not getting the girl again.

With Har In and Hyun Woo palpitating and gallivanting in their gallon, it is difficult to assume how love is going to make it. But the poignant exploration characters are making is surely leaving a never-ending mark.

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A different superhero story

Nothing just an ordinary family living a very ordinary life.

Bok Man Heum is struggling with her family as she wants their power back. Her son Gwi Ju jumps off from a cliff and power does not return. Does Da Hae comes in for the rescue? But it appears the girl has an ulterior plan on her sleeve.

A small and simple opening is unacceptable and unpredictable for superhero dramas. Unlike flying with wings or making their way through eye power, these heroes are struggling. Fighting their demons, they lack their sense of trust in the process. Interaction with normal humans does not help them. Then what is it to build their power again...

Highs of the drama:
1. Plot: It makes the audience think. You will wonder what is wrong with them as each episode builds.
2. The narrative: The director pays attention to building the nuances. The complexities of blood relations are no different than humans. This is the biggest flavor.

Lows of the drama
1. Too many challenges: It is like their struggles take no break. It comes one after another.
2. Poor chemistry: The leads lack the charismatic vibes which often pull the story.

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This is 21st Century and Cinderella should stop playing fairy tales

The opening of the story plays an important role in laying the ground for the audience. And having a good romantic comedy in the current time is quite difficult.
First I would like to say about the uncanny similarity it holds with Cinderella and 4 Knights. Our Cinderella has been living with his father who met his stepmother in the park and the ill-fated journey started. The director paid careful attention to the tiniest details. The dining table scene at the beginning is an opening to the cold relationship the five people share. Cinderella's father gifted her a job to score a rich husband on her win. And the premise of the story begins.
Angel messengers are recruited in Cheongdam-dong where Prince Charming lives.
A frustrated Cinderella and a lazy prince charming...

Follow Your Joy is a hub run by an eighth-generation chaebol that gives a chance for young ladies to get married into rich families. And here our Freaking Cinderella decides to take a change in her luck.
The base of the plot is sentimental, culturing to the biggest dream of a woman- walking through the aisle with arms laced in her father's and meeting Prince Charming at the opposite end. But in the modern scenario, does love prevail at odd hours? This beautiful scenery is more now a bumpy ride and people are mostly doubting their feelings over necessities and requirements.
Moom Cha Min considers women as stones and Jae Rim wants to become rich.

The narrative is going in a ridiculous way as forceful after the encounter planted after twenty minutes of the beginning. Lee Jun Young as Cha Min is reacting and Pyo Ye Jin as Jae Rim lacks much-needed naiveness in her character. Characters failed to exhibit the viciousness that we witnessed in the mother and step-sister of Cinderella and Four Knights. They lack cruelty and tenacity and are more casual and timid in throwing tantrums. Ye Jin is not empathetic enough to be strong on her own feet. She is more delusional and is looking for shortcuts now and then. Cha Min is way casual in the skin of the chaebol. With along strong predecessors before him, he shows no strength and no base.
In order to survive, the story needs an unprecedented twist in its upcoming episode.

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A slow burn love tale

Fan of Bella and Her Beast Charming still makes people believe in fairy tales. But are today's version enough to pop our heart out.

Park Do Ra is an actress who is not willing to work for the upcoming project of a doomed producer. As he keeps on pestering, she keeps on running away. And the story deals with the peeka book.

Highs of the drama

1. The freshness of an unusual pair. Im Soo Hyang paired with Ji Hyun Woo is treat for eyes. Their soft banter, usual hit miss add lightness which pulls romantic stories.

2. Performance delivered by leads as well as additional casts are gem. Every performance deserves an applaud as it is not easy to bring in quirkyness in a myshy romance.

Lows of the drama

1. The story itself is the biggest flaw. It is like watching a concoction of different romantic stories in one go. There's nothing new. Audience already knows how love will happen.

2. Lack of surprise element in the story till far is making the story a drag. Not a single twist has been enough to put smile.

3. Music plays big role in winning audience heart. The background score is not enough to ring in ears even after end of the episode.

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Different tale

Unlike other Goreyo story or Joseon drama, this story does not revolve around royal families.

The opening episode starts with a boom where the lady crosses the wall and does somersault to reach home before her mother in law sneaks in. It gives a fresh vibes. Unlike other period pieces, this story does not rely on lives of royals even but solely revolves around two commoners in search of their own identity. Despite living an unfateful life, Yeo Hwa is a positive person. She has her motto and does not rely on others for her life, Soo Hoo has been digging around to bring a twist in his career graph. He bumps into Yeo Hwa every time he looks out for a crime scene and her sneaky life piques his interest. But unaware of her real identity, he is being drawn to a widow who is waiting for her brother to come and take her.
As the story progresses, Yeo Hwa finds herself engrossed in affairs that has been shaking the nation. Her fierce moves which have been meant to help people needs to use it for a bigger cause that can turn the nation upside down.
Based on a webtoon of the same name, the drama is unfolding the definition of love in a time where the emotion has been limited and not allowed. But does love really follow time and management?

Lee Han Hee as the widow daughter in law of a prestigious family living a double life makes the story a fun watch. Her enactment as the obedient daughter in law and the masked woman helping people in need adds multiple layer through the storyline. Actions scene portrayed in a subtle note , quirky dialogues of Yeo Hwa makes it look like you are driving a racing car and there is no signal. The scene quickly shifts, thus making audience heart flutter. You never feel like leaving. Lee Jong Won as royal inspector Park Soo Hoo is the new love of the town. He fits in the shoe of child whose identity is a challenge for himself but tries to help Yeon Hwa in helping people in need. He is confident in his skin, which makes the untold romance more soft.

It is the storyline which keeps the audience hooked at first level. The unexpected twists offered by the tale, the subtle chemistry and the background music.....its been a while Korean drama offered such an enigmatic yet poised tale.

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Old theme served in a delectable plate

A student was seen running through a dark alley, before ending up blood smeared on road.



After Pyramid Game few months back, Korean drama is back with another high school hierarchy drama. The backdrop is an international school which is regarded as one of the most influential school of Korean. The school works with the mood of Ri an - son of the founder of the school. His mood is souring each day with his tumultuous relation with Ji Ae. Enters a student with scholarship - Mr. Ha.

Reasons to watch the drama

1. The first thing which will work is the plot. Watching a thriler is always fun. And here thriller has been served right.

2. Fresh chemistry: Chemistry does not lie within leads only. The performance observed between characters in charge of pulling the story must align well which is identified in the story.

3. Performance delivered by actors have been terrific. They bore the burden of pulling the story well off.

Why skip..

1. Same hierarchy issue in school. Korea should focus on reducing this hierarchy order in their school. They infact harbour bullies in school more than in other place.

2. Well know theme makes the story predictable at many places. Even though twist is fresh, you just know what's coming next.

Verdict

A school drama with no melodramatic love angle. Twists and turns loaded as story peddling through the mess life of both upper hierarchy and lower hierarchy. If you have missed Pyramid Game, go for it. Also this time it is a boy who is up for revenge.

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