Sometimes Korean dramas are bordering on the soapy side of life, they can meandering side plots involving things like health emergencies and stalkers. They're a lot of fun but can sometimes be a bit 'much' for a western audience.
Because this is my first life takes a very melodramatic, soapy concept (two strangers marrying to save money) but manages to spin it into a really lovely, believable sixteen episode love story. It's helped a lot by the way it envelopes the two main characters friends, and their love stories, into the main plot.
An incredibly refreshing Kdrama that I'd highly recommend even if you've never watched one before.
An incredibly refreshing Kdrama that I'd highly recommend even if you've never watched one before.