At first, I wasn’t sure about watching this drama: on the one hand, I wanted to see Lee Jun-ho take on his first drama lead role and having “the column” Lee Ki-woo as the love rival could be nothing but a plus, but the plot seemed a little on the dark and melo side. The main characters were all involved in the traumatic collapse of a shopping mall while in their teens or early twenties, and they’re supposed to find love and healing. Doesn’t that just sound sappy?
Well, I started watching it on an impulse and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised! Oh, don’t get me wrong; it’s still dark and veering on the melodramatic side of things, but not in an OTT kind of way. It’s full of sadness and dark emotions and yet optimism. In many ways, it reminds me of Padam Padam (and it also has the great Na Moon-hee in it as a supporting but pivotal character) in its tone and the quality of the writing, the acting, and production value, and that’s a very good thing IMO.
I’ve watched 6 episodes (on Viki, but it’s not fully available as soon as it’s subbed – they want those premium subscriptions) and I’m looking forward to the rest of it.
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