I don’t know how Jo Jung Suk did it, but he played his character extremely believably, so Joon Ho seemed like an awesome, but still real-life man, not some made-up arrogant CEO, worshipped by everybody around. Because they chased after them faithfully and continuously, and they are really great and considerate guys to be chased by.Īnd yes we have our usual “CEO”, but he’s not usual at all! The official description could not be more wrong about him, because he is not “over confident, arrogant and coldblooded” in any way! If anything he’s selfconsious, adorably clumsy, very smart, independent and caring. So if you’re looking for such development, this drama won’t disappoint. What was really interesting and not often seen in a drama- it was guys who chased after the girls, not the other way around. Very pleasing actually, because every girl got a guy, that was really well suited for them. In the romantic department it was pretty interesting as well. Besides IU is so adorable and natural in her acting and such a cute and funny girl, that it’s impossible not to like her. I liked Soon Shin very much too, although she was a vulnerable character at first, not confident at all and a real give-upper -which can be pretty annoying, she really grew as the drama progressed and wasn’t afraid to speak out her feelings and resolve misunderstandings. Joo Shin who was at the same time fierce and caring, never letting anyone to put her down. Jeong Ae, who despite her mild character, didn’t weaver and was able to follow through her decisions. I really liked the characters of the sisters. I also really sympathized with the story of Joon Ho’s mother - I mean the male lead’s mother, in most dramas a character designed to be hated- she really got my deep compassion with her story of finding the sense in your life, when your family doesn’t care for your efforts anymore. Scene when Omounii, who was always sacrificing for her family, goes on shopping spree and buys high-end clothes for herself because “she deserves that” was simply priceless.
What was also interesting that it showed ajummas in some untypical light as well.
You could also see that it indeed cause some struggles between generations with grandma telling her granddaughter to forgive her husband and go back to him, or in mother- daughter-in-law differences. These all was very interesting and fresh for me to see in a drama, especially in context of Korean society,which seems still pretty conservative (Disclaimer: I’ve never been to Korea nor do I know well any Koreans :[ so it’s only based on what I read or watched so I might be wrong). Or marrying just for love and not sacrificing your career for it. Tropes like divorcing unfaithful husband despite having a child and then struggling with getting the once successful single life back together. (like I didn’t know how common racism was or how difficult it was for people in Korea after the war until I watched Ojakyo Brothers).Īs for this drama what I really enjoyed how it broke some usual rom-com cliches and focused on development of heroines. What I found interesting about Korean family drama is that, while telling a story, it touches upon social and cultural issues between the lines, which makes me feel I’m learning something about Korean culture. If you consider it as such, this it will be a valuable watch. As I want to do it thoroughly, it might be a tiny little bit spoilerish, so if you don’t want to know anything about the plot before watching, please consider not reading this review.įirst of all, the description can be a bit misleading, if you were hoping while choosing it that it will be a romantic comedy, you can end up being disappointed, because it’s back to back a family melodrama. This review may contain spoilers I’ve spend so much time watching this drama, that I decided I should at least write a review.
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