Updating after a rewatch about 5 months later...
Upping my rating from a 9 to a 10. Yes, I'd love to see more but I can't fault the series for being short.
The actors are amazing. The emotions they convey are subtle yet powerful. I found this riveting.
The cinematography is absolutely beautiful. Lovingly crafted.
I'll be watching this one once a year for sure.
===== Original review below ====
This is a very short series. But the writers and producers manage to tell a complete story in 4 episodes. As is often the case in KDramas things are resolved and wrapped up at the very end, but with this short a series it is totally understandable.
The Good Stuff The acting is fantastic. The two leads had great chemistry. The subtleties of their expressions really drew you in and riveted you to the screen. They managed to portray the awkward friends-to-lovers moments in a very touching and believable way.
Han So-Hee in particular was phenomenal. I have not seen her in any other series, and the descriptions of her past series don't seem too interesting, but I am so hoping we will see more of her as a lead.
I am still amazed at the quality of the story and acting in so many KDramas.
The story is not new. But it is very well written and executed.
The cinematography is beautiful and complements the tone of the story so well.
The balance between somber and light moments is perfect.
The Less Than Good Stuff I seldom complain that a series is too short, but I would love to see a Season 2 so we could see the leads' relationship progress. And maybe see the reactions of the female lead's mom. But this series wrapped up in a lovely, positive way so I won't be too bummed if there is no Season 2. But as others have noted, maybe 8 episodes would have been great!
Overall Beautiful. Touching. Watch it - in one evening :-)
Upping my rating from a 9 to a 10. Yes, I'd love to see more but I can't fault the series for being short.
The actors are amazing. The emotions they convey are subtle yet powerful. I found this riveting.
The cinematography is absolutely beautiful. Lovingly crafted.
I'll be watching this one once a year for sure.
===== Original review below ====
This is a very short series. But the writers and producers manage to tell a complete story in 4 episodes. As is often the case in KDramas things are resolved and wrapped up at the very end, but with this short a series it is totally understandable.
The Good Stuff The acting is fantastic. The two leads had great chemistry. The subtleties of their expressions really drew you in and riveted you to the screen. They managed to portray the awkward friends-to-lovers moments in a very touching and believable way.
Han So-Hee in particular was phenomenal. I have not seen her in any other series, and the descriptions of her past series don't seem too interesting, but I am so hoping we will see more of her as a lead.
I am still amazed at the quality of the story and acting in so many KDramas.
The story is not new. But it is very well written and executed.
The cinematography is beautiful and complements the tone of the story so well.
The balance between somber and light moments is perfect.
The Less Than Good Stuff I seldom complain that a series is too short, but I would love to see a Season 2 so we could see the leads' relationship progress. And maybe see the reactions of the female lead's mom. But this series wrapped up in a lovely, positive way so I won't be too bummed if there is no Season 2. But as others have noted, maybe 8 episodes would have been great!
Overall Beautiful. Touching. Watch it - in one evening :-)