Initially I wasn't planning on writing a review for this drama, but seeing all these negative reviews made me feel compelled to write one.
I'm not going to go all "This was amazing!" or "These people don't even know what they are talking about!!" because I can see some good points in what they are saying.
I personally wasn't so interested from the plot summary, but once I actaully ended up trying to watch it (for a strange reason you will see later down), I saw that the plot summary really doesn't do the drama justice. It really is more than that, but I am afraid to spoil if I gave a summary myself, therefore I will just share my thoughts.
1) The Plot : I agree. It could have been better. There are some points that I would have loved if they spent more time on. I felt as if some things could have gotten more screen time or more overall
importance. However, even with these dissatifaction, I couldn't help but be simply... intrigued. The
meaning behind the plot, the little lessons learnt through it, the cute/fun/tention-filled adventures,the
adorable and fun moments, still made me sit thoroughly intrigued. There are some things that appear to have a loophole in it, but I did not feel like it would have truly made a difference had they been more elaborated on. They just helped make a point, and that's all that was needed out of them. Overall, the plot was worth it. I just don't see why some really think it wasn't. Perhaps they were looking more than just a meaningful plot.
2) The Characters/Cast : I started this drama only knowing Lee Hyun Woo, and so far I liked him in all the dramas/movies he acted in, and this drama was no different, though I was kind of sad when he changed his blondish hair. I thought it looked especally good on him. Nonetheless, I loved his character, and he showed great character development.
The female leads....Why haven't I seen these two females before?? Simply put, I liked both of them.
I also loved their friendship with each other. First time I completely liked two female leads. usually one eventually gets on my nerve, but both of them were cool, kind and quite badass.
The supporting characters that were either students/teachers also left their impact on me, some more than others, but they all gave me a warm feeling when they were together. I really also believe we rarely give the older cast the credit they deserve.
As for Hong Bin (saving the best for last), well I know of VIXX through my friend, and I liked a song or two by them, but never really noticed him as an individual in it. In this drama I think he might just be my favorite character. He has his ups and downs, nonetheless he charmed me. I'm not saying he acted the best, but he's the one that made me smile the most and each time he smiled I wanted to repeat his own phrase back to him "Don't smile, I might start to like you"
3) Music: 10/10 yess! I don't know about all of you but there wasn't a song in there that I didn't like. In fact, the song "Alive" by VIXX is what got me wanting to start this drama. I couldn't help it! It was love at first sound. I just LOVED whenever it played in the drama itself. (I am even writing this review while listening to it). The other songs were also quite good. I don't think I was annoyed by any of them, and that's a first.
4) Rewatch Value: I feel like this drama has a high rewatch value. It is one of those dramas that would make you feel excited if you suddenly saw on T.V. Some scenes have that makes-you-feel-good effect on you. Or at least, it was the case with me.
I am not saying that just because I liked this drama that you will as well, but all I am saying, don't be swayed by all the negative reviews and at least give it a try. You might find value in it that someone else didn't. I found mine, and I am quite content.
It is up to you.
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