I actually watched this, for a change :) And I fully agree with you that the seaside scenery is probably the best thing about this show. :)
The script is very weak so far. I was disappointed that though both leads are adorable and seem to have a pretty decent rapport, the screenwriter has to put a ton of sugar powder on their interactions to make them look romantic or cute. Also, though Kim Seon-ho is giving this all he has, I still don't know what kind of person Du-sik is supposed to be. Same about Hye-jin. The supporting characters are more rounded, at least, their dreams and aspirations are all there to see.
But we'll see. That's by no means a show that warrants a weekly review, though...
Thanks for the first impression review! It's very pretty to look at, from the clips I saw, but I will hold first and binge only after it finishes airing, if it is worth watching. I dont wanna invest my time watching something disappointing.
Wow.. finally someone said it and thank you for this!
The first impression is almost ALWAYS the visuals for us humans. That is probably the reason why Kim SeonHo, being the cutie that he is flashing his dimples, melts our hearts but I of all people certainly can't go on for 16 episodes just for the looks. The cinematography, beaches, costumes are all eye-catching. But there's something very obvious which doesn't meet the eye at first.
I low key blame Hospital Playlist for setting such high standards when it comes to script. I'd rather stick to scripts where the writer leaves the understanding part to the audience rather than making is obvious and repetitive with too many flashbacks (sorry Hwarang fans).
You hit the nail on the head when you said had the charming KSH not played Du-sik, he would seem like a pervert. Interestingly he doesn't judge anyone else but HyeJin and I wonder whether that was a deliberate plot that would follow with a mandatory apology that would eventually melt the FL's heart. And surprise surprise!
It's like you ask JJS to play a murderer with his dreamy eyes and us visual-hungry audience low key expect him to turn into a devil judge by the end of the season.
I totally agree with your analysis and everyone's comments! So far it's felt like a drama with cheap (and strangely thrown in) romantic thrills with many screenshot-worthy moments that have little weight behind them. I'm also tempted to see Hong Du-sik as someone who tends to bully the girl he likes... it feels as if he can't decide if he wants her to change or likes her as she is which is somewhat frustrating.
I will probably continue watching it though, since it makes for a good brainless watch on the weekends. If nothing else, it's very pretty as had been said and I at least enjoy the friendship between Hye-jin and Mi-seon.
Ahhhh, thank you for the review! <3
I actually watched this, for a change :) And I fully agree with you that the seaside scenery is probably the best thing about this show. :)
The script is very weak so far. I was disappointed that though both leads are adorable and seem to have a pretty decent rapport, the screenwriter has to put a ton of sugar powder on their interactions to make them look romantic or cute. Also, though Kim Seon-ho is giving this all he has, I still don't know what kind of person Du-sik is supposed to be. Same about Hye-jin. The supporting characters are more rounded, at least, their dreams and aspirations are all there to see.
But we'll see. That's by no means a show that warrants a weekly review, though...
Thanks for the first impression review! It's very pretty to look at, from the clips I saw, but I will hold first and binge only after it finishes airing, if it is worth watching. I dont wanna invest my time watching something disappointing.
Wow.. finally someone said it and thank you for this!
The first impression is almost ALWAYS the visuals for us humans. That is probably the reason why Kim SeonHo, being the cutie that he is flashing his dimples, melts our hearts but I of all people certainly can't go on for 16 episodes just for the looks. The cinematography, beaches, costumes are all eye-catching. But there's something very obvious which doesn't meet the eye at first.
I low key blame Hospital Playlist for setting such high standards when it comes to script. I'd rather stick to scripts where the writer leaves the understanding part to the audience rather than making is obvious and repetitive with too many flashbacks (sorry Hwarang fans).
You hit the nail on the head when you said had the charming KSH not played Du-sik, he would seem like a pervert. Interestingly he doesn't judge anyone else but HyeJin and I wonder whether that was a deliberate plot that would follow with a mandatory apology that would eventually melt the FL's heart. And surprise surprise!
It's like you ask JJS to play a murderer with his dreamy eyes and us visual-hungry audience low key expect him to turn into a devil judge by the end of the season.
I totally agree with your analysis and everyone's comments! So far it's felt like a drama with cheap (and strangely thrown in) romantic thrills with many screenshot-worthy moments that have little weight behind them. I'm also tempted to see Hong Du-sik as someone who tends to bully the girl he likes... it feels as if he can't decide if he wants her to change or likes her as she is which is somewhat frustrating.
I will probably continue watching it though, since it makes for a good brainless watch on the weekends. If nothing else, it's very pretty as had been said and I at least enjoy the friendship between Hye-jin and Mi-seon.