From the start, Trot Lovers really surprised me. I didn't expect to like it as much as I did, mostly because I started watching for Jung Eunji, who I really liked in Answer Me 1997. I still was really impressed with her casting as Choi Choon Hee, especially with the vocals she lent toward a lot of the drama. Even more than Eunji, though, I really liked the casting decisions for Jang Joon Hyun. I was pleasantly surprised. Until about halfway through.I don't know why they decided to go absolutely psychotic and use every piece of drama cliche madness that could annoy me, but they did. I was actually looking forward to this drama every week until they got into that plot point...and then I wanted to pretend the show didn't exist.
But that wasn't the only side to this drama. If you want to watch something that will not absolutely aggrivate your logic sensors and can easily suspend belief for somewhat messy dramas, give it a go.
This drama does do something well, though. The main romance. Even the second male lead was someone I couldn't hate. That never changed throughout the entire drama (something, honestly, I found refeshing). I wish they would have dropped the silly plot points and gone somewhere else with the drama. Ultimately, this would have been one of my favorites just for the romance, but the wacky drama and rushed ending left a bad taste in my mouth.
Music was really enjoyable, though. Even for someone who doesn't prefer trot. The lack of a song performed by Eunji on the OST baffled me, though. That seemed like a no brainer to me.

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