Sky Castle Review
Another week of ECQ, another kdrama done. I just finished Sky Caslte and if I can describe the series in one word, it would be C R A Z Y. It was crazy in a sense that every episode had its own plot twists and turns. Plus, the main antagonist is what you can call a pyscho.
WARNING: MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS AGAIN!
Main Character Han Seo-JIn had one clear goal in the beginning; it was to send her daughter Yeh Seo to Seoul National University to become a doctor and to be the top student in her school. She hires an admission coach, Coach Kim, to train and help her daughter achieve her goals. However, a lot of things were unfolded once she as hired.
Sky Castle is a good example of what educational standards Koreans or even Asian students have to face. Having tiger parents pushing you to become the best student in school and doing everything in their power to do so. It also shows the toxic culture of competition in the educational field and how it can affect the mental health of the students. Initially, it was difficult for some parents in the drama to accept how harsh they imposed these educational standards but they later realized how familial bond and the growth of their child as a person were more important than their standings in school.
With that being said, here are the pros and cons of the drama and why it is worth the watch.
Pros:
1. It is the highest rated kdrama ever (well, we’ll see after world of married finishes but as of now sky castle maintains the number 1 slot). It had an average of 12.5% of audience views nationwide and the last episode garnered 23.779%. That’s huge as compared to other kdramas that can’t reach even above 10%.
2. This drama shows the reality of what Korean Students face. Correct me if i’m wrong, but based on the rest of the korean dramas i’ve watched, they really value education.
3. in addition to number 2, this plot is very timely.
3. Storyline is a 10/10! You don’t know what’s going to happen until the next episode.
4. You’ll experience a rollercoaster of emotions. This shows how the writers were able to play mind games and all.
5. Every character had a story to tell. Of course they focused mostly on Seo-Jin, but the rest of the characters also had a story to tell.
6. Your curiosity would spike up! You want to unfold more of the story and what is to come.
7. DRAMA OVERLOAD! You have family drama, neighborhood drama, school drama, and even a bit of love life drama!
8. So many life lessons in this show! Especially to the parents, it encourages the parents to stop pressuring them and just guide them to what the children want to be.
9. Sky castle boys are cute :’’)
Cons:
1. Although it is a good drama, it has a lot of trigger warnings. Ex. Suicide, mental health issues, pressure, anxiety,deaths, and etcetera. So watch with caution.
2. I wished they gave Hye- Na’s character more justice. (shes’ the girl above) Although she’s just a supporting character, i wished she had more story to her character and not just a girl who was seeking revenge.
3. it can be frustrating at some times but it was a great drama overall.
WILL SUPER RECOMMEND THIS DRAMA! The first episode’s ending got me like “wtf this show is going to be crazy”