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Good Premise but Flawed Execution
What I liked:The premise: Middle-aged man with relatively affluent lifestyle and well-established career encounters poor, miserable young girl and the two form an "unlikely" bond because they relate to each other's suffering. Also, a meditation on all the different types of suffering -- of a man being cheated on by his wife, of a girl victimized by society and circumstances, of a lonely aging woman deserted by her lover, etc. Suffering is something we all share, in one form or another, so it is a universal theme.
The slice-of-life scenes: Really adds warmth and light to the dark world of this drama. I loved the relationship between the brothers, and the late-night walks around the neighborhood, the happiness tinged with sadness. Sometimes a bit overdone, but generally well-made.
The mood: Not everyone gravitates towards darkness, but if you are in a particular mood, this drama hits the spot. The heaviness and sadness interspersed with lightness and warmth, that play of chiaroscuro, make for a really satisfying tone.
Some of the dialogue: I really, really loved the little nuggets of wisdom dropped here and there, about people struggling all their lives to chase after a goal that in the end does not bring real happiness, about the futility of proving yourself to other people, etc. I also liked the addition of the Buddhist monk. These almost saved the whole drama for me, but not quite.
What I didn't like:
First and foremost, the fact that Ji An is never really made accountable for the things that she does. The viewer is set up from the very start to empathize with Ji An, to feel her suffering, to view her as a victim, and to understand why she does the things she ends up doing. Set up is the right term to use though because the pathos is laid on thick from the very start -- sick grandmother, having to eat other people's leftovers, being hounded and beaten repeatedly by a loan shark with a grudge, having only stolen instant coffee as a small comfort and pleasure against all the darkness of the world. Yes, yes, and yes. HOWEVER, as the drama progresses, we see Ji An committing dastardly deeds -- stealing money (bribe money, yes, but still stealing), offering to ruin people's lives and reputations in exchange for more money, blackmail, wiretapping, stalking, and generally just a total disregard and disrespect for other people's privacy. Yes. She needs money. Yes. She is taking care of her sick grandmother and she is desperate. Yes. She was and still is being victimized by a loan shark. Yes. She indeed has a very unfortunate life. BUT THAT IS NO EXCUSE TO HARM, DISRESPECT, OR VICTIMIZE OTHERS. Everyone has a story. Everyone has some aspect of their lives that is relatable and pitiful. Even serial killers. Even mass murderers. That doesn't mean they should not be held accountable for the things they do. It is one thing for Dong Hoon and his guilty wife to understand Ji An and even to instantly forgive her for listening to their private conversations whenever she wanted to (heck, she could even have eavesdropped on their lovemaking. "Luckily," they were having marital issues). It is a totally different thing for them to act very irresponsibly and to even help her get away scot-free without being held accountable for everything that she did. Stalking and wiretapping someone ARE SERIOUS INVASIONS OF PRIVACY. In the drama, the wiretapping is used as a tool to get Ji An to fall in love with Dong Hoon, and so the scenes of her listening in on him are portrayed in a tender, loving light. But in actuality, she is committing a grave crime against his person, and it is all very creepy and disrespectful. The writer could have had her do some time in jail, or do community service at the very least, but having Dong Hoon instantly forgive her (seemingly because he just was desperate to see her) and even help her after he finds out is, I think, poor writing and horrible decision-making. Whatever kind of bond they formed, a wrongdoing is a wrongdoing and should be treated as such. Even parents reprimand their children when they mess up.
The nature of the bond between Ji An and "her Ahjussi." I understand the writer wanted to establish a deep, undefinable bond between Ji An and Dong Hoon, but in the end it became very obvious that Dong Hoon was feeling more than just fatherly or brotherly love, friendship, or affection towards her. There were too many scenes of him scanning the streets for her, missing her, almost being obsessed with her. This could have been done very well and much more subtly. The bond need not have been romantic of all, on either side. It could just have been that -- a deep bond -- and need not have crossed any lines. One good example of this, done right, is in Leon: The Professional. Or they could have opted to add subtle, ambiguous hints. It is not necessarily just the age gap nor the fact that Dong Hoon is married that made these scenes cringey for me, but definitely those did play a part. Personally, I thought it was unnecessary to add romance and desire to the mix. There could have been, maybe in their last scene together, something, a "maybe," in the way he looks at her or holds her hand, but even that may be too much. It just was...cringey and inappropriate somehow, and, as I said, totally unnecessary.
Overall:
The drama definitely has shining moments, especially in the slice-of-life scenes and some of the dialogue. It certainly could be very compelling once you get into it. But the last few episodes really broke the deal for me. The resolutions were awkward and hurried. And, as discussed in detail above, I just disagree with the direction the writer chose to take, both plotwise and characterwise.
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First, I have to say that I was so impressed by UI in this role. There is no sign of a pop persona or cuteness. As Lee Ji An she is equal parts tragic, and bad@ss! Her poker face kept me guessing. Her tears broke my heart. Whether she was the villain or the hero in this story didn't matter to me. She really was a great and intriguing character. She's a survivor, with a huge and understandable chip on her shoulder, and UI did an amazing job.
Ui is matched with Lee Sun Kyun as Park Dong Hoon, who I've been a fan of since Coffee Prince. He is the "Ahjussi" obviously, and perfectly cast as an underdog character who you can't help but root for and crush on. In this role I am reminded of his charm while playing totally realistic and down to earth characters. I will admit he was my main reason for being curious about this drama in the first place, and he didn't disappoint.
The story mainly revolves around the relationship between Park Dong Hoon and Lee Ji An, but do not expect a traditional romance. I was actually afraid that the drama would take that turn, but instead it was truly a story about connecting with someone in a much deeper way. There are suspenseful actions that bring them together initially, and there is great, although often awkward, chemistry between them. By the end it's more about the ways they were able to affect each other's lives, a theme with all of the characters actually, and the quest for personal happiness.
Speaking of the rest of the characters, the entire cast is amazing. As much as I loved Dong Hoon's brothers, and loved to hate the loan shark, and the CEO, I really can't think of one weak character in the entire drama! Even the smallest roles were great! It would be easy to just see these characters as depressing, but it actually became comforting watching how they came together for each other. I also like that the characters were all imperfect, which made them all very relatable, including some of the most villainous characters. Each individual supporting character's story was interesting on it's own, which is a nice bonus to the story overall.
Eventually all the initial suspense in the story does give way to a more melodramatic feel, but the story stays strong until the end. It also feels like the story changes along with the characters, and since this is a character driven drama, it works well!
Would I watch this again? Definitely. Some of the initial intrigue would be gone, but there's enough substance to make the story worth rewatching. I also really enjoyed the soundtrack, and thought it matched the mood of the drama well.
Overall, despite it's often generally somber mood, I really enjoyed this drama a lot. This was a different kind of escapism for me. The kind that made me a little more grateful for the good, and the bad, the grief, the disappointments, the achievements, and the relationships we make in life along the way. I felt very empowered by the grandmother's words in the last episode, and that alone would make me recommend this drama. I also really loved the ending scene. I cried a lot during the last episode, which is a warning for those who don't want to be in their feelings watching a drama, but the tears actually felt healing. If you are looking for a drama with substance, I highly recommend this one. It may not be the genre I normally seek out, but it was exactly the drama I needed to see.
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The characters are written very subtle. No giant dramatic moments here (as the main character says in one of the episodes, "people don't go around slapping people. that only happens in dramas. in real life, it's the kind of thing that happens maybe once in a life time") but just every day life written in a quiet but profound way. There are also great laugh-out-loud moments here too. How the director just changes an otherwise heavy scene by adding a bit of comedy or wit to dissipate the heaviness. It's so superbly executed that I don't know what else to say about it except everyone should go see it. Just when my faith in K-dramas have started to dissipate, here comes this drama to charge me up. Like green tea.
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Coming from the writer of Oh Hae Young Again, I personally had not a lot of expectations, since that drama was not to my taste at all, but I decided to check it out because I have loved the director's and actors' previous work and wanted to at least give this a chance.
And immediately I was blown away by the acting and cinematography. It took me a bit longer to appreciate the writing due to my apprehensions, but even those were quickly laid to rest.
The strength of a Slice of Life story like this is in its characters and their emotional journey and this show gave us that and much more. Lee Ji An truly is one of the most unique main characters in recent memory. Her struggles are not unfamiliar to the regular drama watchers, but the way these struggles weigh on her and how she deals with them is not something you often see in dramas and IU portrays her magnificiently and I don't think there are any actresses who could have done this any better.
Lee SunKyun for Park Dong Hoon was perfect casting, since LSK has always been an actor who excels at making small facial expressions have so much meaning and it comes to the forefront here, because Park Dong Hoon is a character who internalises most of his issues and without someone capable of showing that this show would have been much lessened.
Too often in shows are side characters paperthin charicatures who only exist to serve plot advancement and thus make the show feel hollow and insular with the world being reduced only to protagonist and antagonists and maybe a few family members and I am glad that the show does not go this route. While not every character in this show has a plotline the world still feels lived in filled with people who have their own struggles and issues and friendships and families.
This show reminds you that it is important to have a support network, but that you can find this support in the most unexpected places and that it doesn't matter what age you are, you always need someone to be there for you, who will see you for who you are and accept you anyway.
This show is extremely highly recommended and should be on most (if not all) best of lists of 2018 for the year. It certainly is in mine.
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let's live happily now !!
so there are already a lot of reviews for this drama so then why am i writing another ...you can assume i have a lot of time to kill ...so this is gonna be a long review...if you want it short then i'd probably say the synopsis is all you can tell about the drama everything else is just a spoiler ...this show actually has no story but it makes a hell lot of sense ....go watch it don't waste your time reading reviews ...this show is juat so pefectly done that i could even justify his wife's affair ...it doesn't have a central story line or nothing more than what you read in synopsis ...but then after every episode you want to know what's next , what more can you explore with such a narrow plot ...by the end you can connect all the dots and almost everything that happens makes sense ...i don't know if i'll call it a happy or sad ending ...cuz not everything can be described as either balck or white ...the cast was on point , dialogues i think that's what the drama is about ...
it's not something that will keep you at the edge of your seat but it's something that will leave you yearning for more ...
i'll brief you (just in case you want to know a bit of details )...SPOILERS AHEAD....
Ji An our FL is a murderer she behaves coldly to everyone around because she doesn't want to be a burden or be hurt by anyone , she doesn't like two faced people and mostly spends her time alone working part time jobs in order to repay lee kwang ll whose father is the one whom she killed ...the story passes by as the ML and FL's characters get more involved after the bribery incident and things come to the point where she starts working for joon young (ceo) and ends up tapping ML's phone following his life everyday ...as the story unfolds you get to know why the characters are doing what they are doing ...
it's a heartfelt story ...be ready to shed tears as there are great lines coming your way that are going to hit you hard ...
the story is basically about bright side of ordinary people ...it's close to reality where cold behavior of characters makes you feel warm ...even the side stories do a great job as a matter of fact
as to now why is it a 9/10 and not 10/10
I am not a very patient person ...i skip scenes whenever i feel like ...as to i did that with this drama as well ...i wasn't able to connect to park gi hoon's character that was to the point i started avoiding him on screen ...
at some point in the middle of the drama i started to wonder why am i still hooked on to them ...i don't know why even till the end but other than that i think i don't have any issues ..and i'd also add that i have never had such a satisfactory ending for any show yet ..it's just the perfect closure to a masterpiece
the show brings in real emotions ..tells you what it truly means to be a family ...i am happy that it doesn't create any unnecessary bonds and does not create a definition for relationships ...the characters always stay in limits but reach out beyond limits ....as a matter of fact human emotions will always remain complex and the show potray's it beautifully ...
the show leaves you wondering if you know everything about the person you claim to know ...do you really know what's going on in the life of people close to you , the people who are a part of your everyday life ...it tells you not to judge anyone and asks you to go and reevaluate your relations , address your fault , communicate and to hang on cuz things will get better .
There are lines that i just want to hear on repeat a 1000 times as in the emotion they hold just makes them shine and makes us value them and not just look at them as a mere collection of words
i'll quote some of them ..."the feeling that i am not the only one rolling forward " ..... "no matter what i am subjected to it doesn't matter as long as my family doesn't know "...the kindest words i have ever heard him say are " want me to buy anything on my way home? " ......" you are the only person who helped me more than 4 times " and all the small interactions between Ji An and her grandmother ...
so as to sum it up this show stands up to it's ratings maybe it deserves more ....keeping aside the regular cliches and bringing us our own everyday life is what this show is about ...it's gonna make you cry along with the characters and you'll empathize with them , you'll feel happy when they do ...
tip : just skip the scenes in the first few ep's if you don't like the pacing ...don't give up on the show as a whole ..it's a good journey marching towards the end ...this has a whole different vibe something of it's own don't expect anything and dive in ...you'll learn to swim with tears in your eyes and a smile on your face ...and remember it's the story you are in for ..it's the characters try to feel them ...you'll have a better experience !!
it's not a must watch but it's definitely a worth watch ....
i don't rewatch shows and i won't say i'd rewatch this but if someday i rewatch something then it would probably be this one ...
forgive me if i went a bit overboard cuz this is my first review ....i hope you enjoy the show as much as i did !! have a good time ...
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I watched it on Netflix without knowing what the story was about. I normally dont like Idol as lead but I like lead actor with his dreamy voice and I don't mind IU acting that much so I decided to watch it with my mother.
Already from the first ep I was hook in the drama and I find the acting IU did was really amazing that I even forgot that she was IU. She played her character pretty well and I could totally sympathize with her character as the story goes on.
For the lead actor, his acting and character were also astonishing. This drama is one of the few drama I didnt skip scenes, which means everyone and every scenes were worth the watch. The drama might be slow for some people but in my opinion it was just right and not boring. Even the minor characters were well thought and executed. What makes the drama amazing is that we could see the character development as the story goes on. There are funny scenes, sad and emotional scenes as well as some love stories. Everything is included in drama and is overall fun to watch. I finished this drama in 3 days and watched till 3am in the morning.
My mister has really great OSTs too. I ended putting few of them in my playlist. Every time I listen to them I was filled with emotions, end up thinking about the drama and how much I loved it.
If you love dramas like Miesang or Prison Playbook, you will totally enjoy My Mister too.
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The existence of the male MC, Park Dong Hoon in this story and the way it is being written really carried all the other characters so well throughout the plot - he is really just an ordinary genuine ahjussi, at some point in your life, you wish you get to meet in real life or perhaps you have even met such a person before. He has his own shares of life frustration but always chose to do things that would determine the outcome of what already happened (staying in control) and not wallow in what already happened (e.g., blame or accept his 'destiny'). His attitude of if you see it as nothing then it will become nothing and life goes on, is really a good learning point in life. Try putting yourself in the shoes of the female MC, Lee Ji An, and experience the tough life she had to go through (someone who accepted her 'destiny') and understanding her reactions and actions as well as what made her blurred the line between gratitude and romance because in the end how do we, as human beings express of our love to someone whom we see as angel sent to us and telling us life is what we made of, instead of destiny.
This drama not only developed strongly anchoring on these two characters but also the entire characters in the neighborhood detailed in the drama. I see it as every single characters revealed in this drama are as equally important to showcase how we all influence one another when we gather together in our lives. From relationships among family members (siblings, mother-sons, grandparent-grandchild) to brotherhoods who stay in same neighborhood (the extended society family) to the 'family' at work and to the point that even a monk character speak volume in this drama - all depicting the sense of belongingness in human beings that is so reflective of reality world. Their interactions in this drama are gems, teaching you the many perspectives of life.
I am just so grateful and satisfied with this drama that lived up to its title and for the writer nim who preserve the beauty of the relationship between the two MCs without tainting it with the usual reciprocating romance theme. The most memorable thing from this drama for me, apart from the awesome casts' performances, is to slowly decipher and digest the meaningful conversations between the MCs especially with the constant illustration using metaphors. Oh and the music and bgm throughout the drama are like, prefect to the core. The whole wire tapping and listening to the audio along with Lee Ji An - every single sound was crisp clear and really made it feel as if the audience is transported into it. Also up until now there are still various vivid scenes from the drama that keep appearing to me visually, such as the walk home at the neighborhood between the MCs and the subway train ride.
This is definitely one drama that will leave a big impact to you if you take a chance to watch it. It hurts a lot at certain point to come to terms with reality of life but it hurts so good because that's how you grow to be a better person.
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I would like to state that, this drama is a human piece type of drama. Many make it out to be a depressing drama but honestly, it is so hopeful. The bonds and relationships are the core of this drama, from Dong Hoon's family to Ji An's struggles, each person mattered. Dong Hoon and Ji An are the foundation that really connect you to this world. They make you invest in them and wish lovely things for them.I went through an emotional roller coaster with the characters and came out of it, not regretting a single thing that happened. This was truly a drama done well.
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I was excited for this drama because IU starts in it (I'm a fan), and decided to watch it because of that fact alone (Oh and the director also because of Misaeng). I didn't even read the synopsis or anything.
This drama is just... everything. I have finished all episodes and yet I still don't know where to categorize this under. Maybe it deserves a new category on its own. Maybe it doesn't need to be.
Perfecting the trifecta of directing, writing, and acting is a given in every well-made drama. This drama did that and more-- its story is seemingly bleak and gloomy but strangely... refreshing. How they were able to make each line and each character greater than the sum of its parts was way beyond anyone's expectations.
The ending was one of the best I've seen, I was contented, and everything was beautiful, but I didn't want it to end. I'm still craving. I still want to see them go to their workplaces every morning, then to Jung Hee's at night. I'm just thinking that there's a parallel universe out there where Ji An buys Dong Hoon food (and drinks!) for the first time, and the neighborhood gang still stuck together. Just seeing them live their mundane lives... (After the credits finished rolling I was still crying, half because of the overwhelming feelings, half because it's truly over).
Another new thing this drama brought to the table was Ji An and Dong Hoon's relationship. Words are definitely not enough to describe how simple and complex their relationship is--at the same time. I wouldn't delve into this further because I honestly don't know how to; it is best enjoyed and witnessed first-hand. I'm just sad whenever some viewers reduce this pair into a typical 'romantic' one, when they are much, much more than that.
If I were to describe the overall theme of this drama in one word, it's humanity. That simple... yet arduous to define, what more to put into a drama. Yet this crew did it, and with flying colors.
My Mister is definitely my insaeng (life) drama.
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A year and a half has passed since then and I find myself now mentally healthy enough, in defiance of every day problems, not only to watch and finish it but also to rewatch the whole thing from the beginning. In retrospect, what exactly put me through hell weren't really the hardships that may, or may not, had come my way, but the feeling of being lonely, scared that nobody will understand, afraid that nobody will like the true sad face behind this ever-glowing smile. Little did I know, and little had i understοοd back then, this was exactly what my mister was about in the end.
My Mister isn't just a drama, isn't, probably, just the best drama that i have ever watched, it is life itself. Trying to delve deep into My Mister and then convey its meaning in written form ends up being a challenging job as I have taken so many notes in order to write this review, and yet nothing really makes as much sense as the feeling while watching and as I have finished this peace of true art. Therefore I'll start backwards and prompt everyone to watch this masterpiece. It doesn't really matter what genre you like, what mood you are into, what type of person you are, if you have feelings, are romantic or dead inside, my mister will open and warm a beautiful place in your heart with its rawness, its beauty, its soul, its reality.
The drama talks about the hardships of adult life and how they shape us, directing the way we live and the type of people we end up being - good or bad. Problems, sucky lives, faking it till we make it, facing horrible, selfish people, emotional draining jobs and a rotten society that makes good people feel worthless for being fair.
The goal of the drama is to show us how to battle the inescapable sadness that attacks the earnest people and eats them alive while showing several personal life issues, always putting in the center that everybody has it hard and that should not make them evil, but rather more caring instead. Survival, strife for money, unfulfilled dreams, giving up hope, career problems, society demanding and accepting only perfection from us, failed marriages, wrong choices, family issues, fear of failure, fear of being misunderstood are only glimpses of what my mister has to offer as reasons for sadness in people's lives.
How to survive? Two ways are offered by my mister's profound writer, or are they offered by life itself?
The goal is to not let all that destroy us, destroy the hope, the confidence, the faith, the optimism in our lives and how we get to do that? How we get to stay afloat and survive, just a little bit? Just enough to get through the day? Friendship and family. Family, those people who will always be there no matter what, no matter if you want them or no, the people who will be summoned at once when you kneel. And of course friends, the family we choose from ourselves, the people who will put a smile on our faces even when the whole world around us is crumbling, who will listen to all our stupid shit no matter how tedious they might be, just because they care. People who, around them, it's ok not to be ok, it's ok not to be perfect. Not being alone is the goal. People's support is the key to happiness and survival. A beautiful soul once said "every person in our life has a purpose and what we should do to repay them is to live a happy life". Let's all live a happy life, let's all be grateful for the people we have in our lives that love us and thank them! Happiness is small things.
And then in midst of all that, that may or may not turn us in complete passive doormats trying to survive in the sidelines or crazy dogs trying to fight our way through, a special magical person will appear who will, without trying, maybe even without even wanting, tap deeper inside our soul, see us for who we really are, understand us respect and love us for us. A person who will be there, a person who will see you being vulnerable and will stay, a person who will see you cry and won't bat an eye, your person. The drama is about finding our person, that one special person, around whom, we can fully be our perfect broken down selves and that will be ok. Our person!
The drama teaches us the importance of forgiveness, empathy, understandings, meritocracy, of acceptance of others, of ourselves and our mistakes and so so on. Hell, it even showed a great, magnificent example of what transformational leadership is like! I have a MBA and this drama did it better than managerial books (lol). It seriously compells you to watch, it touches your heart, it shocks you and simply moves you with its beautiful message and pacing.
Plot-wise you are thrown in a company with some serious scheming going on and you get to witness how the two main leads seamlessly grow closer together without any cliche happening, without any classic romantic scene by the book. The plot, however, was mysterious and pretty dark without it being makjang though. It might be argued that it was slow, but the build up and the development was so well thought out, I cannot really point out any flaw or any plot hole or any actual dragging or plot slower device or sub story of filler episode. Even the comic relief was so, so meaningful. This is one smooth drama.
Moving on to acting, "life work" has been called the actors' effort in this drama and It is totally, absolutely justifiable. IU shut a lot of mouths with her work here and I'm so glad for that. She can pretty much act solely is silly rom coms from now as she has done this! Her performance was shivering in every way. This is truly a life's work for IU who ended up being my favourite actress after this.
Lee Sun Kyun didn't really need to prove anything, however I firmly believe this is one of his best works so far and he will be remembered for this. His character and his portrayal was luscious and I'm Thankful for him acting in this role.
The whole support cast was marvelous, an overall standing ovation. No character was there simply as a plot device, even the antagonists ended up showing deeper complexity by the end. Having such multiple layered characters is just so unique, especially when the cast is so big.
At this point I want to thank and mention the writer, Park Hae Young outdid herself. This was beautiful, the most accurate and simple word I can use. I wish i had a more sophisticated one. This was truly beautiful. Thank you.
Finally the music was excellent and purposeful as well as absolutely appropriate.
The drama gracefully doesn't reduce the concept of "my mister aka my person " to just romance, your person can be a friend, a relative, a family member, a lover even a co worker. Your person can be anyone who can see you for you without trying, that special person. Here's to all of us finding that special person. I found him, and God, I'm happy, for the first time in my life I've been alive, so yes, my mister did that for me, and I wish that to all of you. Let's hang in there! Fighting!
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This show is about friendship, kindness, family, community, forgiveness and so much more. Honestly, I would not know how to describe every beautiful moment within each episode. Topics such as adultery, greed, depression, loneliness, etc are dealt with such finesse. It doesn’t feel like a trope used to force a situation or outcome. It’s real and raw and handled very intelligently. More shows should use this show to understand how to portray difficult topics such as the ones shown.
My Ahjussi is beautiful and delicate and wraps you up in the stories of everyone involved. You'll find yourself crying, smiling and rooting for everyone in the show. Each character is developed fully and you get to see their journey throughout the series. The cast did an excellent job in telling their characters story and making the viewer understand their actions and emotions. Oh the emotions! In scenes with hardly any dialogue, you know exactly how each character is feeling. Especially with IU’s character; she doesn’t talk much but you can see the pain and worry and strong resolve in her facial expressions and body language. Lee Sun Kyun is a standout actor in portraying the inner turmoil of Park Dong Hoon.
The scenes with both IU and Lee Sun Kyun feels so natural and you can feel the chemistry that flows easily between them. Their love for each other feels so untainted and pure. It's the kind of love you feel when you truly and wholly know a person, the good and the bad. It's different from what is normally shown on tv and yet it's just as beautiful and heartwarming.
This is not a love story though, rather it is a life story. How the life of someone can be changed by showing kindness and respect. The values shown are so important and yet so simple that we take it for granted in our everyday life.
The soundtrack is captivating. I especially love "The Man" when it’s played for the two brothers. The mood set when it's played is fun and mischievous, perfectly capturing the adventures of Sang Hoon and Gi Hoon. "Grown Ups" is a song that when I hear it, I’m instantly reminded of the moments I’ve spend watching My Ahjussi.
My Ahjussi is a drama that will tug at your heart strings. I don’t think there will ever be another drama that’s quite like this. It’s unique and will be my No.1 drama for a very long time.
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I still Don't Understand whats so SPECIAL about this K-Drama!
How can this Drama be a masterpiece?There are so many problems in the story.
For instance how is it that Ji Ahn is able to break the law and get away with it? How is it that she is easily forgiven by everyone for invading her co-worker's (male lead's) private life. Through wiretapping and stalking. Stalking and invading a person's privacy like that is not okay. So many people claim this to be a realistic Drama. Far from reality!
Imagine if the roles were reversed, and Dong Hoon is the one stalking Ji Ahn and wiretapping all her conversations with her husband for example. Isn't that creepy? What happend to double standards?
Also let's not overlook how Ji Ahn is constantly being beaten up by Kwan Ii, and no one else seems to notice and do anything about it.
It's really irritating when this drama focuses so much on this depressive aspect! There's no real end goal towards the end of the story. Like goals to achieve for the main leads.
And the brothers are not interesting at all, they are drunken bums who adds very little to the story, just comical. While the Drama is pretty dark itself, and a lot of the time the characters are like depressed. And basically stuck in their situations. The pacing and story is really boring, at least include something interesting about the brothers.
I appalud them for not going the romantic way, meaning Ji Ahn and Dong Hoon were not ending up together.
Also Ji Ahn should have at least seen a psychiatrist at this point! Instead of taking all that abuse and hardships. She could have done something earlier! But all she does is cry half the time on the show, there is no real growth with her till like the last episode when we see her after the time skip.
Well this Drama is definitely not for me! Waste of Time!
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