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A stand-alone masterpiece !!!
This drama as a whole turned out to be one of the best dramas I have ever seen till date. I accidentally stumbled across a SNS post which made me watch trailer as it looked different bcoz it would be a story between a Y-novel writer and and actor who is lead in his novel turned as series, since then I waited for it. When it started I thought its a cliché like any other rom-com but I was wrong this series turned into a standalone. Nubsib-Gene relationship is one of the purest and most non-toxic thing I have ever seen. Actors Kao(Nubsib) and Up(Gene) did a terrific job. Especially Up damn he is the cutest being on earth.Also through this drama it highlights love is not about forcing some one but respecting their individuality. Most of the rom-coms whether BL or non BLs often skip this and also induced force kisses and something make out but this asks how important consent is while doing things. The drama also highlights opening about sexuality, how worse the toxic fanbase are, along with highlighting the hurdles faced in entertaining industry. Unlike other dramas which sell a half baked stories with just cheesy liners and NC scenes this has a perfect storyline which makes you understand whats exactly happening with the industry, actors, writer's and fanbase. The drama is much more lovable bcoz of the the three beautiful OSTs which I totally love and the background score which is the best one ane perfectly syncs with scenes in all BL romance dramas I have ever seen. If you want to watch a unique, refreshing, impactful drama you should definitely watch this. It is a gem which can be never missed. Now Im rewatching it again bcoz I already started missing it. Hoping you wouldn't miss this oneWas this review helpful to you?
A beautiful mathematical perspective of life and love
The main reason I'm writing this review is bcoz of tge too much negative criticism and objections I'm seeing towards it. So I just hope my review will be helpful make the ppl who haven't given the drama a chance, give one.Storyline/concept :
I'm someone who loves science but hate maths bcoz of childhood phobia. But still I loved how much meaningfully they created the storyline, incorporating it with beautiful mathematical concepts. It nade me even google about them to know more. The storyline mainly focused on how a comprised education system and taking shortcuts could ultimately ruin the future of the student. The storyline was smooth yet engaging where the lead characters tried to expose the corrupt school education system. Never did I feel bored while watching a single episode of the drama and infact felt how did they make such a beautiful story with a blend of love, maths, and life.
Acting :
Lee Do-Hyun, this guy deserves a separate award for picking scripts and characters which has lot of scope. This is his 4th drama I have been watching, just like the the other three, his acting was so good that I felt this character Baek Seung Yoo made for him.
Im Soo Jung, her acting is as beautiful and emotional as how much her looks convey to me everyime I see her. I loved her in Chicago typewriter, and this one Ji Yoon-soo gave it her best.
Jin Kyung as Noh Jung-Ah, is just wow with her exceptional acting especially in the ending eps. I bave been a fan of her since I saw her in as head nurse in Dr. Romantic, now this one is totally different and she just nailed it.
The supporting actors especially the kids did a great job.
Characters :
Baek Seung-yoo, love like Baek Seung-yoo no matter what you love. I think words will never be enough with how much impressed I was towards his character. He was calm and composed, and wasnt reckless, he did start loving his teacher Ji Yoon-soo, even when he was unsure, I dont feel thats wrong bcoz he never behaved as someone who has been infatuated, I just felt it was pure love and admiration towards her who help in rekindling his love and interest towards Maths. I just felt he loved both her and maths in same way.
Ji Yoon-soo , my heart broke her, when she was framed in an illicit relationship with Baek Seung-yoo, whereas all I have seen was an enthusiastic teacher who only cared about bringing the best of her student who loved Maths and is talented. I also admired how despite being cornered, and accused she stood for herself. I also loved how with growing years, she too started loving him back.
Relationship between leads ;
Now here is a big question? Student-teacher - Relationship, a big no no for me. For real basically there was no mutual relationship between two when he was a student and underaged. He started loving her unknowingly, but thats human heart, and it isnt crime and never was he reckeless or it seemed like how ppl are actually defaming it. All I see was love between two humans , which has grown up with years , turned into more matured, withstanding the ordeals, the judging society , standing high and chasing their own set of individual dreams. I just feel ppl are just pushing away the beauty and emotional quotient shown in the relationship just bcoz it involved a student and teacher.
OST :
I wouldn't say the OSTs are great but they are soothing and the OST 'Darling' is something I'm in love with.
Overall review :
A good engaging watch, which I thoroughly loved from first to last. It is much more than relationship between the leads relationship which wasnt shown in any absurd romantic way but instead shown beautifully underlying with a story and message that delivers meaningful drama overall.
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The male lead, Do Hwa n The Dried Squid they are literally eye candy to watch. I cried , laughed , my heart felt heavy and my mind got totally occupied throughout this drama. After a long time I have seen a drama with really good plot.
Note : I'm not posting much about the story bcoz it is something which you should enjoy not by reading but by watching.
I recommend it to everyone to watch this. If you don't you will really miss a good one .
The reasons to watch this
Both the leads
Plot
Beautiful in every frame
Handsomeness quotient
OST
The cast
100% worth of the time.
Haru Haru.....Haru all the way.
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