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Korean television and movie reviews

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Strong Woman Do Bong Soon

Do Bong Soon is just like any other girl—she has a crush on her best friend, a dream, and super strength. Okay, maybe not exactly like other girls. She’s hired by the CEO of a video game company as his bodyguard, but while working for him, a kidnapper targets her, forcing her to use her strength to protect the people she loves most.

If I had a nickel for every time someone told me to watch this drama, I’d be rich by now. I’m a huge fan of Park Hyung Sik and Park Bo Young, but this drama just didn’t seem like my cup of tea. Sometimes, fantasy elements in shows aren’t my favorite.

That said, I really enjoyed Strong Woman Do Bong Soon. Park Bo Young, who plays Do Bong Soon, was, as always, fantastic. I don’t think I’ve ever seen her in a role where she wasn’t great. As Do Bong Soon, she perfectly captured the struggle of a girl who just wants to be normal but is clearly grappling with something much bigger.

Her chemistry with Park Hyung Sik, who plays Ainsoft CEO An Min Hyuk, is off the charts. You could tell they really cared for each other outside of the drama. Plus, Park Hyung Sik nailed the arrogant-but-protective character type. He ended up being one of my favorite parts of the show.

I didn’t, however, love the ending. That might be controversial, but I don’t think the last episode was necessary. It could have ended with everything working out and them getting back to dating, and I would have been fine with that. I enjoyed the wedding scene and the (SPOILERS) twin reveal, but I didn’t need to see much past that. Once the twins were born, it almost felt like Do Bong Soon’s personality changed. It seemed out of character for her to leave the kids with her husband to go fight crime. Maybe it’s just me. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it either. Maybe it ties into Strong Girl Nam Soon? I haven’t watched that one yet.

I’d recommend this drama to anyone looking for a feel-good romance with some heavy drama. It’s funny, smart, well-acted, and a classic for a reason. You can watch Strong Woman Do Bong Soon on Viki.

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Perfect Marriage Revenge

A woman, tormented by her mother, goes back in time to change her fate and take revenge on those who wronged her.

When this show came out, I remember seeing ads for it, but it never looked interesting to me. Normally, I’m all about shows like this, but something about it just didn’t appeal to me. Then I saw a clip, and I finally decided to give it a shot.

Han Ji Yoo, played by Jung Yoo Min, is adopted into a wealthy family, but her new mother has always hated her. She treats Ji Yoo as second-rate compared to her biological daughter. Ji Yoo is married to her high school sweetheart, who only married her to get closer to her sister.

Her sister is "dating"—loosely speaking—Seo Du Guk, played by Sung Hoon, the middle child of the famous Taeja Group. She wants to marry him, but he keeps rejecting her.

After Ji Yoo is framed for fraud by her mother, she gets into an accident and wakes up a year in the past. That’s when she decides to take revenge on her mother and sister by stealing Seo Du Guk. However, he has a secret of his own.

The first couple of episodes are tough to get through—they almost feel like a bad soap opera. But if you can stick it out, it gets really good. I was surprised by how much I liked it. The writing is solid, and Jung Yoo Min and Sung Hoon both give strong performances.

It’s not the best thing I’ve ever seen, but it was a great way to spend a few days in bed. Once you get past the initial rough patches, the story becomes very engaging.

If you're looking for a quick show—just 12 episodes—with a solid script and good acting, you might love this. I do wish there had been a little more romance, but maybe that’s just me. Perfect Marriage Revenge is available on Viki.

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The Trauma Code: Heros on Call

Baek Kang Hyuk is one of the best trauma surgeons in South Korea, typically spending his time in conflict zones. When he takes a job at a university hospital, he turns the place upside down.

I love a good medical drama, so I was excited when I saw the announcement for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. I grew up watching ER with my mom (am I aging myself with that confession?), and even now, I put on 911 when I get bored. I was also excited to see Ju Ji Hoon play a badass doctor.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is one of those dramas where eight episodes just aren't enough. I wanted to explore more of Dr. Baek’s backstory and see how much Yang Jae Won would grow over time. Eight episodes simply weren’t enough for me.

That said, I loved the episodes we did get. The writing is strong, and the acting is fantastic. I felt the tension with the doctors during major emergencies and found myself celebrating—or crying—with them when we saw the outcomes. There were a few things I would have changed, but overall, I really enjoyed it.

If you have a free weekend and nothing to watch, I’d definitely recommend giving The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call a shot. It’s a great time, and you won’t regret it. Plus, Ju Ji Hoon has been picking some really good dramas lately. If you haven’t seen Light Shop, I highly recommend it.

Just a side note: I get squeamish with graphic medical scenes, and this one pushed my limits. If you don’t like blood or intense medical procedures, you might want to sit this one out.

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Doom at Your Service

After finding out she is dying, a woman makes a deal with Doom and gets more than she bargained for.

Tak Dong Kyung lives a fairly normal life as an editor until she discovers she is dying from cancer. After a night of drinking, she makes a wish to bring doom to the world. That’s when the handsome stranger she ran into at the hospital appears, claiming he is Doom and offering to make a deal.

I’m not really sure why it took me so long to watch this. It’s a drama that most people recommend, but I always passed it by. Maybe it’s because I’m not usually a fan of fantasy dramas. However, Doom at Your Service doesn’t feel overly fantastical, and once I started, I ended up watching seven—SEVEN!—episodes in one day. I couldn’t get enough.

I’ve only watched Seo In Guk in one other thing before (you can read my review for it here), but I really liked how he played Myul Mang. He captured the essence of a man struggling to figure out his place in the world and discovering emotions he didn’t know he had.

Park Bo Young portrays Tak Dong Kyung brilliantly as well. I feel like this character might reflect Park Bo Young’s real personality—it felt so natural, almost effortless. Playing a character who is dying, trying to stay brave, and hiding her fear from others must have been a challenge, but she did an amazing job.

I also enjoyed the love triangle between Na Ji Na, Cha Joo Ik, and Lee Hyun Kyu. It really added depth to the story, and I think Na Ji Na made the right choice in the end. I’m a fan of Kang Tae Oh, and I’d forgotten he was in this, so that was a pleasant surprise. Plus, Lee Soo Hyuk is always a fantastic addition.

Overall, I’m so glad I finally watched this. It quickly became one of my favorite dramas, and I’ll probably rewatch it a million times. The story was well-written, the acting was excellent, and while I didn’t love the ending, it was good and made sense for the characters. You can watch Doom at Your Service on Netflix.

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The Sound of Magic

A young girl meets a magician living in an old theme park who helps her believe in magic.

I wasn’t planning to watch The Sound of Magic because it didn’t seem like something I’d enjoy. But when I found out it was a musical, I decided to give it a shot. Plus, Ji Chang Wook can do no wrong in my eyes, so why not?

I almost gave up on The Sound of Magic. As a big fan of musicals, I was excited to see not only Ji Chang Wook singing and dancing but also Hwang In Youp. However, by the third episode, I was completely uninterested and honestly felt bad about it. Still, I pushed through.

Choi Sung Eun plays Yoon Ah Yi, a student raising her little sister on her own after her mom abandoned them and her dad got into trouble. She’s doing her best, but it’s clear she’s struggling. At school, she sits next to Na Il Deung, played by Hwang In Youp, who starts to like her—but his approach leaves much to be desired.

One day, Yoon Ah Yi meets a handsome magician who lives at the abandoned theme park. He helps her out of a bad situation and teaches her magic. Around the same time, a student goes missing, and suspicions begin to fall on the magician.

The Sound of Magic isn’t bad; it just didn’t live up to its potential. The music is catchy, but it felt like the show forgot it was supposed to be a musical halfway through, adding songs in awkward places. It also couldn’t decide whether it wanted to be a whimsical fantasy or a gritty drama. While I enjoyed some parts, overall, I found it boring. The script didn’t help either—it just wasn’t great.

Even though I wanted to quit after episode three, I stuck it out since it was only six episodes, but it was a tough slog. The ending left me disappointed, too. I wanted more closure, especially about where Na Il Deung ended up in life, but we got nothing. While I know many people loved this show, it just didn’t work for me. That said, the songs are fantastic.

The Sound of Magic is available on Netflix.

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Project Wolf Hunting

A group of prisoners takes over a ship while being transported back to Korea, only to discover something far more sinister on board.

I have a confession: this is the first time I’ve watched Seo In Guk in anything. I know, I know—Doom At Your Service has been on my list forever. That said, what a way to start watching him!

Seo In Guk plays a prisoner named Jong Du, who is being transported back to Korea with a handful of other inmates. He and his group infiltrate the ship and orchestrate a breakout.

To be honest, I don’t think I even read much about what this movie was about before jumping in. I assumed it was a classic prison breakout story—but it’s not. Instead, it’s an action-horror movie with a lot of blood. Oh my god, the blood. Thankfully, I’m a horror fan, so it didn’t bother me, but it’s definitely something to be aware of.

I won’t sugarcoat it: this movie is not good. The acting is solid—really impressive, considering the script—but the story is the problem. If it had focused solely on the prisoners, it might have worked. But they added a bizarre subplot about people who were experimented on and turned into superhumans? It’s just so weird.

Even with its star-studded cast, this movie couldn’t be saved. It’s action-packed but somehow still boring at times. Maybe you’ll love it, but it’s not something I’ll ever watch again. I’m so sorry, Seo In Guk.

Project Wolf Hunting is available on Prime Video, but honestly? Just skip it.

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The Tale of Nokdu

The story is about a man trying to discover his identity and a king fighting to protect his throne, with their fates intertwined in unexpected ways.

Since childhood, Nokdu has lived in secrecy on a remote island with his family. When assassins attack, he sets off on a journey to uncover who is targeting his family—and to find out who he really is.

While the premise isn’t entirely new, The Tale of Nokdu executes it exceptionally well. Jang Dong Yoon stars as Nokdu, a young man determined to solve the mystery behind the attacks on his family. His quest leads him to a village exclusively for widows, where he must disguise himself as one of them. Impressively, Dong Yoon transforms into a convincingly beautiful widow while retaining a sense of masculinity in his portrayal.

In the widow’s village, Nokdu meets Dong Dong Joo, played by Kim So Hyun. She has her own troubles to unravel, and the two become housemates after she discovers his secret. Adding to the drama is Cha Yool Moo, a nobleman played by Kang Tae Oh, who has his sights set on Dong Joo.

This drama offers a charming mix of action, romance, and emotional depth. Jang Dong Yoon delivers a standout performance, excelling in both comedic moments and scenes of inner turmoil. The cast is star-studded, including Lee Seung Joon, Song Geon Hee, and Hwang In Yeop, who all shine in their roles.

Although The Tale of Nokdu premiered in 2019, it holds up remarkably well today. As a self-confessed Kang Tae Oh fan, I’m rewatching all his work—and while Yool Moo wasn’t my favorite character, Kang Tae Oh portrayed him so well that I found myself thoroughly hating him by the end! That level of performance is hard to pull off. 😂

Overall, The Tale of Nokdu impressed me with its excellent acting, compelling script, and engaging action sequences. For me, Kang Tae Oh was a true scene-stealer. If you haven’t watched this gem yet, I highly recommend it. You can find it on Viki.

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Mr. Plankton

Hae Jo is a drifter that doesn't feel like he has anyone to love him. His ex-girlfriend broke up with him, his own father abandoned him, and he's been on his own for a long time. When he is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he sets out on a journey.

I will preface this by saying the plot of Mr. Planton is problematic as heck. Hae Jo is manipulative and gaslights the people around him. He is the textbook definition of an asshole. He is not a good person. I feel the need to say that because I see a lot of TikTok videos talking about how much he loves Jo Jae Min, and he probably does, but he is absolutely horrible to her. Is he hot? Yes, absolutely but that does not justify his behavior.

Okay, now that I have spoken my peace on that, let's get to the actual review. Hae Jo finds out that he has months to live thanks to an affliction passed down from his family. The problem is, when he was a child he learned his father was not his real father so he sets out to find his real dad before he dies. In the process, he kidnaps his ex-girlfriend from her wedding and forces her to join him.

Hae Jo is an unreliable narrator. He makes himself out to be the victim, and he is especially with his family, but often times he causes his own heartbreak. Woo Do Hwan plays him very well, the charming guy who will stab you in the back the minute he is done with you. But Hae Jo is not a good guy.

His ex-girlfriend, named Jo Jae Mi, is played by Squid Game's Lee Yoo Mi. She is good and plays the role well. We learn that Jae Mi can't have kids thanks to stress and Hae Jo uses that information to manipulate her. Her fiance Eo Heung is from a rich family that only cares about carrying on family tradition so they won't want her if she can't have kids right?

Overall, I was not into the plot at all but the acting and writing is good. I just wish they wouldn't have made him such a piece of crap. I know that's kinda the point but in the end, everyone gathers around him and loves him and that's not really good. I wish he had to answer more for the issues and literal crimes he caused against Jae Mi. She deserved better. And yes, you will cry so bring the tissues.

Mr. Plankton is on @netflix

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The Judge from Hell

After sending an innocent person to hell, demon Justicia is punished by being sent to Earth to send unrepentant souls to Hell. She takes over the body of Kang Bit Na, a well-respected judge, and gets entangled with Detective Han Da On.

I really liked The Judge from Hell when it first started. I was intrigued by Kang Bit Na and her story, the whole demon aspect, and how the relationship with Han Da On would develop.

Somewhere along the line, I started to get bored. Maybe bored isn't the right word, disinterested maybe? It seemed like the wheels were spinning in place and we weren't going anywhere then all of a sudden it went too fast.

My main complaint is that we didn't learn anything about the original Kang Bit Na and why she seemed to be important in the beginning. She was unjustly sent to hell and chased but then it's like the writers forgot about her. I need closure on that.

Spoilers, I also found the ending to be annoying. She asks for three years on Earth to be with Han Da On but then leaves him for two years? She fought so hard to get the opportunity to stay and then wasted it.

I did like it a lot but it just left a lot of questions and seemed to end a little too nicely. I hate the ending but lately, that has been the trend. It's worth a watch for sure. The Judge from Hell is on @hulu.

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Black Out

At 19 Ko Jung-Woo had the perfect life. His family had money, he had great friends and a girlfriend he really loved. All that changed when he got blackout drunk and his friend and girlfriend ended up dead. 10 years later, Jung-Woo is out to prove his innocence and find their real killer.

I wasn't sure I was ever going to watch this but I love a good murder mystery and I had a few days to kill before my next watch so I gave it a chance. It's based on a famous novel called "Snow White Must Die" which I knew nothing about and I am glad I didn't. It would have spoiled at lot of the twists.

Ko Jung-Woo, played by Byun Yo-Han, is a popular guy with lots of friends and admirers. After passing his finals and getting into medical school, he and his friends are going to go party at his house. That is until his girlfriend started ignoring her. He and his friend Sim Bo-Young get into a fight so he decides not to drink with his friends but alone at home. He wakes up to the police arresting him for the murder of Bo-Young and his girlfriends.

That's really all I want to say about the plot. There are so many twists and once you piece it all together it blows your mind. Ko Jung-Woo wants to prove his innocence so he gets detective No Sang-Cheol, played by Ko Jun, to help him. This poor guy spent 10 years sure he didn't kill his friends but also wondering why he still can not remember anything after he blacked out.

It's a slow burn and at times can he hard to follow the thread but once you start to figure it all out you are hooked. Black Out is on @hulu but be warned, some of the subtitles are not correct and at times even missing. You can see people talking but no subtitles come up. And don't get me started on the ads! It was almost worth the extra $10 a month to have no ads...almost. I am glad I watched it but be warned it's dark and very heavy at times.

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Love Next Door

Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok-Ryu have been inseparable since childhood, but when Seok-Ryu returns to Korea after years in the United States, Seung-Hyo begins to realize his deeper feelings for her.

There will be spoilers so only read if you have seen the show!

When this show was announced, I was really excited. I'm a fan of Jung Hae-In, who plays Choi Seung-Hyo, and I was eager to see him in another romance series. While much of Love Next Door was enjoyable, it did have some major issues.

The biggest problem is that Choi Seung-Hyo and Bae Seok-Ryu, played by Jung So-Min, are not a good couple. They’re manipulative and, at times, toxic to each other. Choi Seung-Hyo could see that Bae Seok-Ryu was going through a lot, yet he still pressured her to confess her feelings for him. At times, it felt like she didn’t even want to be with him.

When her fiancé came from the United States to Korea to win her back, she seemed open to it at first. But then Choi Seung-Hyo made her feel guilty for having those feelings. In the end, it was a relief that she didn’t end up with her fiancé, especially when you learn the real reason she called off the wedding, but Choi Seung-Hyo handled the situation like a child.

Once they started dating, Choi Seung-Hyo moved way too fast for her comfort. She wanted to keep the relationship secret, which was valid, but he rushed to propose to her—right after she had just ended a long relationship with Song Hyeon-Jun and barely agreed to start dating him. Why would he ask her to marry him so soon?

And don’t even get me started on Bae Seok-Ryu’s mother. Her relationship with her family is terrible, she constantly makes Seok-Ryu feel awful, and even when Seok-Ryu figures out what she wants in life, her mother still doesn't support her.

All that said, the acting was good, but the writing was painfully bad at times. There are so many toxic relationships in this show that it was hard to watch. I did love Jung Mo-Eum and Kang Dan-Ho’s relationship—they were adorable and seemed to genuinely love each other.

I really hated the ending too. While I’m glad Bae Seok-Ryu ended up pursuing what she loves, the show closes with them arguing about their house, which made it feel like their relationship was doomed anyway. That’s not a great way to end it.

Love Next Door is on Netflix if you decide to watch it.

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Bloodhounds

Two boxers take on a powerful loan shark to protect the people they love. But will they be able to take on someone as powerful as Smile Captial or will they fail in their mission?

I was looking for something quick and not a romance to fill the void in my life after No Gain No Love was done. I felt I was watching too much romance lately and I wanted something gritty. I found Bloodhounds and damn is it gritty.

I have never had so much anxiety while watching something in my life. I would often have to pause between episodes so I could go look at puppies or something because my anxiety was through the roof. It is nonstop action and I was constantly in fear the characters I had grown to love would die.

I don't want to give too many spoilers but Woo Do-Hwan as the quiet but passionate Kim Gun-Woo was perfect. He is eager to save his mother and will stop at nothing. His friendship with Hong Woo-Jin, played by, Lee Sang-Yi, was also great to watch.

All the characters were great. I loved Mr. Choi and his relationship with Kim Hyeon-Ju. She disappears close to the end and I feel like her character doesn't get the closer she deserves but I understand why they did that to her. My favorite characters were Hwang Yang-Jung and Lee Du-Yeong. They made the show for me.

There are only eight episodes so it's a quick watch but if you are anything like me, it will take you much longer because you are so stressed out the entire time. It's very good and even if you are not into Korean television but you love action, you will love it. Bloodhounds is on @netflix.

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Spice Up Our Love

An accident leaves author Nam Ja-Yeon trapped inside her newest R-rated novel, she must find a way to get out and without falling for the CEO.

If you read my review of No Gain No Love, you know I loved that show. Well, this is the two-episode spinoff that focuses on Nam Ja-Yeon as the main character in her novel Spice Up Our Love. She's shocked to find that the CEO in the story is not her first love Yeo Ha-Joon like it was when she was writing it. No, he is now CEO of Kkulbee Education Bok Gyu-Hyun.

I loved Bok Gyu-Hyun and Nam Ja-Yeon's relationship in No Gain No Love, so I was excited to see how they would pull this off and whether it would still make sense to the original story. I can say with absolute certainty that they pulled it off.

The way they made it fit into the original story was perfect and since it takes place in Ja-Yeon's head, the outlandish parts were funny and really helped sell the story. I loved her realizing why Bok Gyu-Hyun had become the CEO in the story and how it all worked into her feelings for him.

It was a quick two episodes but I was so satisfied. Stay for the after-credits scene to see some behind-the-scenes footage, including Lee Sang-Yi singing the song from the OST! I am a huge Lee Sang-Yi fan so it was a nice surprise. You can watch both episodes now on Amazon Prime Video!

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No Gain No Love

To get ahead at work, and make more money, Son Hae-Young gets married to local convince store employee Kim Ji-Wook. They expect to get divorced soon after but are more connected than they realize.

There is just something about No Gain No Love that captured my attention. I wasn't sure I was going to like it while watching the first two episodes but after the third episode, I was hooked. There is so much chemistry between Son Hae-Young and Kim Ji-Wook. I was giggling like a schoolgirl whenever they even looked at each other for a little too long.

Kim Ji-Wook, played by Kim Young-Dae, is the perfect mysterious by loving husband. You could tell from the beginning that something was up between him and Hae-Young and I couldn't wait to find out what it was.

One of my favorite shows of all time is Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha so I should have known Shin Min-A as Hae-Young was going to be amazing. She's the perfect blend of bossy and caring. She's driven by her work but she still takes time to protect the ones she loves, which includes Ji-Wook.

But the real stars are Lee Sang-Yi as Hae-Young's boss and Han Ji-Hyun as Hae-Young's foster sister. Their chemistry and eventual romance was so good. I was so excited to see how it would play out. I am even more excited about the two episodes of Spice Up Our Love that we get too!

Overall, I think this is one of the best romance shows I have seen in a long time. I am so sad that it's over because I wanted more. The ending is also perfect. It's easily one of my top shows of 2024. No Gain No Love is on Amazon Prime Video.

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Good Partner

Cha Eun-Kyung is the best divorce lawyer in South Korea and works for one of the top law firms. She's known for being cold and tough on the rookies until Han Yu-Ri joins the firm. They form a bond and learn from each other how to be a good partner.

I was so excited to watch Good Partner. It looked so good and I love a law drama. Plus Nam Ji-Hyun is such a good actor. I was also excited to see Pyo Ji-Hoon in a drama since I have just started to listen to Block B. (who else is excited about their comeback?)

This is easily one of the best shows I have watched this year. It's well-written and well-acted, has many great moments, and most of all, it kept my attention the whole time. I was excited to watch the next episode. It balanced the drama of the cases they were working on with their personal stories.

It did seem a little weird to throw in a romance between Cha Eun-Kyung, played by Jang Na-Ra, and the CEO Jung Woo-Jin considering it seemed like it didn't really equate to much in the long run. They could have been friends and close co-workers the entire time and it would have made no difference to the story.

I did love the romance between Nam Ji-Hyun's character Han Yu-Ri and Jeon Eun-Ho played by Pyo Ji-Hoon. It did play a nice part in the story and while it also seemed to kinda go no where I think it showed that both characters grew and realized what they really wanted.

(Side note: Did anyone else think Han Yu-Ri and Cha Eun-Kyung would end up together? They seem very queer-coded to me especially since Yu-Ri did not seem interested in a romance with Eun-Ho at first. Maybe that's just me though.)

If you love a law drama then I highly recommend Good Partner. You can catch it on @viki.

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Cinderella at 2AM

Ha Yun-Seo is dating the new guy at work but when she finds out he is the son of the Chairwoman, their relationship goes from good to bad in no time.

Ha Yun-Seo, played by Shin Hyun-Bin, has lived a tough life. She and her brother ran away from their abusive home and have only had each other to depend on. Because of this Yun-Seo is money hungry and determined to take care of her brother.

Moon Sang-Min plays Seo Ju-Won, is handsome and the son of the chaebol family that runs the company Yun-Seo works for. They fall in love but his mother isn't happy about it and gives money to Yun-Seo to break up. She takes it.

I really really struggled with this drama. It's not the acting, I think Shin Myun-Bin does a great job, but more the story itself. We spent four episodes on them breaking up, another couple of episodes of Ju-Won getting jealous and trying to win her back, and then a couple more episodes of them happily back together. What was the point?

And don't even get me started on Yun-Seo's reason that she decides they can't get back together even after Ju-Won finds out she took the money and was perfectly fine with it. She decides that they just can't be together since he is rich and never has to struggle. That's a really bad excuse. They were a happy couple until she found out he was rich.

I ended up almost not finishing this series because I could not imagine having to sit through more episodes of Yun-Seo being the absolute worst character. The side plot of the artist liking Yun-Seo and then just magically giving up after like two episodes of pursuit was a waste of time and talent. Still, thankfully it was only ten episodes so I stuck it out. If it would have been 12 or 16 I know I could not have made it. That said, I did love the story of Seo Si-Won and Lee Mi-Jin falling in love. I would have rather sat through ten episodes of that than what we got. Maybe this show just isn't for me, I don't know, but I hated almost every single moment of this.

If you want to watch Cinderella at 2AM it is on Viki.

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Romance in the House

Byeon Mi-Rae has taken over as the main caregiver of her family after her mother divorces her dad and she takes that role very seriously. Her happy family dynamic gets thrown into chaos when her father comes back into the picture.

I was excited about Romance in the House because I love Choi Minho and was happy he was in another show. The Fabulous wasn't great but I had higher hopes for this one. I was...mildly disappointed.

Romance in the House started great. I loved the mystery of what happened to the landlord, the dynamic of the family once the father came back into the picture, the will they/won't they between Mi-Rae and Nam Tae-Pyeong, but somewhere along the way it lost me.

Byeon Mi-Rae, played by A Pink's Son Na-Eun is not my favorite character. She is whiney, a little controlling, and mean. She likes the control she has over her mother and brother because she pays for everything. I understand her hatred of her father but that doesn't excuse some of her behavior.

Nam Tae-Pyeong, played by SHINee's Minho, is great but I don't feel like they gave him enough screen time. I know they needed a love interest to get Mi-Rae to grow up a little bit but I think they could have done without a love interest and it would have had the same impact on the story.

Overall I didn't hate Romance in the House, I was just a little underwhelmed. I wanted there to be a little more to it and the side plot with the author being so obsessed with Byeon Moo-Jin was weird. I know he was suspicious of him but that man was so sus.

You can watch Romance in the House on @netflix