When I watch Kdramas I have certain expectations. I expect the leads to start off hating or at least disliking each other, but by the end get together. The fun part is the journey, not the destination. That pretty much sums up Antifan. Nothing to be sad about, like the ending of Mr. Sunshine (a more compelling drama, by the way). No insanity, like the Red Sleeve, where the leads die, but happily get together after death (also excellent). Instead, you curl up with a basic plot line, enjoy the interactions, knowing this will end in some manner like Strong Woman Do Bong Soon. Now the so-so. I felt the second male lead's performance was over the top; it should have been toned down. The second female lead was passive. I don't know if that reflected limited acting skill or very good acting, but it worked for me. The two main leads did nicely, but nothing extraordinary. On the other hand, the female lead's father and mother cracked me up. They could support their own show, and they had relatively limited roles. The "high school" girl should have figured more into the plot. Her views on the male lead's fibs, and later, his return, deserved screen time to help the audience better feel the supposed public reaction. I did not like the female lead's first employer, which was probably intended, so I found her rehabilitation at the end just plain wrong.
If you want to curl up with the equivalent of warm cocoa, enjoy it. If you are hoping for something unique, exhilarating or terrific fun, go watch Vincenzo. In fact, watch it anyway.
If you want to curl up with the equivalent of warm cocoa, enjoy it. If you are hoping for something unique, exhilarating or terrific fun, go watch Vincenzo. In fact, watch it anyway.