Was a great healing drama ... until it wasn't
This was a great drama. It was a healing drama about how broken souls met up in the countryside and found renewed purpose and a new family.All up to near the end when they suddenly had to make it a murder mystery and rushed through the final episodes to complete everything in 12 episodes. Why is there a need to ruin a perfectly beautiful human drama? Not everything has to be a murder mystery.
The drama couldn't seem to decide what it wanted to be. In the midst of tragedy, suddenly it turned light hearted. It's as if there are two writers and they couldn't agree with each other.
Nonetheless, I'd still recommend watching up till episode 9 where it's a beautiful drama. Drop it right after that. However the only reason I'm watched it to the end is because I had fallen in love with the characters by then. Not a great reason to continue on but curiosity got the better of me.
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I Want To Run Away
This series genuinely made me want to up and move to a coastal town. It was so simple yet so powerful to me. The way the series was taken to the leads’ interactions and traumas to the cozy setting had me wanting to run away and experience an experience just like it.This drama started off so lighthearted and became something so much deeper. I was honestly not expecting the things that happened later on. I won’t go into detail because it’s something you should watch instead of asking questions about. This drama genuinely WAS a true summer story, though.
The delivery was so romantic and was genuinely exactly what I would expect from this type of drama. I realize I’m repeating myself tons of times but this drama was SUCH A GUST OF FRESH AIR STRAIGHT IN MY FACE. I watched it a few months earlier because of Siwan and Seolhyun but I was so surprised. Both of them looked amazing together and apart, they were almost built for these roles. I loved seeing Siwan display his versatility once again in his unique character this time, too. And Seolhyun? Seolhyun lived her role with everything she had and brought her to life. If I wasn’t straight, I’m pretty sure I would have fallen in love with her too. The romance in this drama is minimal, it’s there, but it’s kept at a low and I think I appreciate that. It shows how two introverts fall for each other and I live for it.
I genuinely think that this drama is a must-watch. I couldn’t explain it much because of the hidden complexity but there were just so many different things to learn from this drama. It isn’t the rom-com it seems to be and hides a multitude of morals and surprises under its masterful guise.
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It is enough!
What a beautiful and relatable show. It's one of those dramas where nothing appears to happen, but everything is happening. It's so wholesome and joyful. There is sadness, but that's life and it's so important to the development of some characters - then the finale becomes so satisfying. Safe to say it didn't suffer from the 12-episode Kdrama curse that I initially feared. Seolhyun was a revelation to me - having never seen any of her dramas - great acting. I didn't warm to Si-Wan in Run On but he was a great character in this with superb acting. The stand out however is Shin Eun-Soo - give that girl a main lead role in a big drama!This is a healing drama.
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Some dramas are perfect the way they are.
With 2022 nearing an end, watching this drama was a is actually a pleasant surprise. Not everyone is a fan of the slow romance genre; but dramas have seen success when taking that archetype, Mr.Sunshine being one of my favorites. This Drama cannot boast the same level of story telling, but after watching the likes of 2521 and Twentieth Century Girl, a slow paced healing drama is exactly what I needed. Sometimes a drama is perfect the way it is.We sometimes wish for our favorite dramas to be perfect. Everything from the music to the acting. But in doing so, many may get "lost in the sauce", completely neglecting what the message of the drama was supposed to be. Summer Strike is a slow paced healing drama, mostly in the perspective of a City Girl with a mundane and repetitive life, moving to the country and finding peace.
Yes, this drama take an unnecessary dark turn for the sake of plot development towards the later two-three episodes, with a surprising character shift, It doesn't takeaway from the healing tone of the drama itself. This drama will also make you wait for true romantic interactions between the ML and FL, even being robbed from a kissing scene at the end. Even through that, this drama tells a wonderful peaceful story of our FL coming from a hectic repetitive lifestyle and crapy boss to family issues, the journey the FL goes on is a satisfying one in the end. While relations between blood prove fickle, she is able to find true family and unconditional love.
I highly recommend this, if for nothing else, but for our gorgeous FL and ML. They are both beautiful to look at, not to mention the very much improved acting of actor Im Si-wan as well as a very pleasing performance by singer/actress Kim Seol-hyun (AKA Seolhyun). Please give this a watch and stick by it til the end.
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"people you briefly crossed paths with are sitting as passengers"
there are both bad and good things to this kdrama as there are for most. firstly, I really liked the premise and the plot (though, as you go on with the drama it feels like there's not an actual plot, not that that's a bad thing ig). the whole escaping life and finding the beauty in it when it becomes complacent, it started off very strong.. I could relate with how she felt at the start because I'm very close with my mum, and I liked that they added that because you don't just switch up your life completely without any large event happening. at least I don't think so.the only character that I actually liked though was dae bom, jae hoon and at times yeo reum. starting off, Yeo reum is this nice character who gets walked over and pushed around. I think she's very realistic, but there was a great lack of character development for her which was disappointing, especially since there was so much potential. with the death of the grandmother, she allows herself to be blamed again, and although she was grieving and it was difficult, it felt like there was no point to the 10 episodes in which we saw her going through life and somewhat changing her habits. with dae bom, I genuinely liked his character, genuine, sweet, and kind. he helps other people all the time without looking miserable and although ji young criticises the way he chooses to live his life, not in Seoul where he could be famous for his abilities but rather in angok living a quiet life, he is still content and just a kind character. but with his trauma, it felt like there was also no development. of course trauma does not just go away and is a long term thing, but it was just suppressed. I also hoped to see how they would address it and deal with it, but that also didn't happen. there was still more potential for the characters, but we got to ep 10 out of 12 and it's not seen. heo jae hoon is the sweetest character who deserves much better. he still has his flaws, but not huge character flaws. he chases after bom but I understand, he's seen as childish from the start and his personality is established, and he's also a teenager so it didn't feel frustrating, but it felt realistic. the rest of the characters can just be unbearable. ji young is so entitled and thinks she can control others in her life. she constantly criticises others' lives just because she is unhappy in her own. the landlord's son in downright mean and nasty to Yeo reom in the first few episodes then after a few he does a complete 180 and "oh he's just a bit immature and he doesn't know how to go about it". no, he's a grown man and even has a son. that excuse just doesn't work. the love trope with ji young also just felt unnecessary, but it wasn't too bad. but I disliked how she could mistreat people in her life but they would still be close to her. I hated how bom treated jae hoon. so apathetic to his feelings and I know she was supposed to be a positive character but how can I believe that when so is so uncaring even though she knows how much he cares about her, and he was there for her as her only friend at times. there are so many characters I could go on and on about, because they are written so badly and difficult to sympathise with.
another issue I have with this drama is the murder plot in episode 10. it's typical kdrama content but felt so unnecessary. the same thing was also done in hometown cha cha cha, with gam ri's death but it felt different. in hometown, it was a drama about the beauty of life and it was a feel-good, small town drama which was in some ways similar to this one, although I much prefer hometown. in that drama, it was not to add drama or make a suspenseful plot, but rather to show that there can be grief in life but it is still beautiful and worth living, and there can still be happy endings. and that death does not always have to be sad as she lived a long and happy life with the ones she loved and to value your loved ones, like her son wished he did. with this drama, I can't say the same as I didn't get any of those aspects with the grandmother's death. im confused as to why they decided to introduce a new plot 2 episodes before the end, and I doubt that they can adequately finish it without it feeling rushed or incomplete, my hopes honestly aren't high.
another issue, bom being STABBED?? that was insane to me. it was wild. it was brushed over after about half an episode and she was miraculously better with little recovery time, but that is a common thing in kdramas. I can't say much on how the people around her thought that she should forgive her father and Yeo reum saying that he's still nonetheless her dad. it just felt a bit cold to me, as they didn't even try and sympathise with her and they would have no idea how she's feeling. however, addiction is an issue and I'm glad they dealt with it properly, with him going to rehab and later trying to fix things with his children. but that shit was crazy to me.
I did, however, like the monologue in ep 10, although it did seem at times like it was trying to overly victimise Yeo reum (even if she was the victim) and it did erase any development over the episodes when she said "I never should've come here." it wasn't too surprising as she did say it previously but I thought that dae bom squashed her doubts about that. I understand to an extent though as it's natural in that situation to blame yourself, but it's not a good way to deal with it. I also understand her deciding to leave. I liked the analogy of the bus and her bringing in her mother again, who was obviously very important to her.
other aspects of the drama, the cinematography was good but nothing special. I liked the ost and it was probably my favourite aspect of the kdrama tbh. the music fit the situations and scenes and it fit the vibe of the episodes, cute, healing, small town scenery (excluding ep 9 & 10) my favourite actor of course was dae bom's actor. I also watched 2 other of his kdramas where his character was similar to dae beom, the wholesome green flag and he nailed it every time.
sorry for the long review but I think I covered everything here. overall this is an average drama but disappointing because of its potential. I also heard good things about the webtoon which makes it even more disappointing. despite it all though, it was fun to watch at times. I like the episode where they went on a trip and the talk that Yeo reum and dae bom had.
hopefully the last 2 episodes can somewhat redeem it!!
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The Despicable and Deplorable People of Angok!
If you're looking for something along the lines of "Hometown Cha Cha Cha," you will be sadly disappointed. And if you're looking for a mystery/thriller along the lines of "Stranger" or "Flower of Evil" you will also be disappointed. "Summer Strike" is not a romantic series, despite the presumptions one might get as the series begins, and the story is far darker than one might anticipate. In many ways, the writers seem unsure of the story. In many ways, the writers seem unsure of the story they want to tell. The romantic scenes have little-to-no chemistry between the leads, and we're left with a town of despicable, moody, and angry people who aren't very appealing.Yeo Reum Lee is a 28-year-old woman who acts like she's 18 at best. She's basically a doormat for anyone to use and abuse. She never speaks or stands up for herself and frequently makes poor choices based on the smallest influences from those around her. She's a pleaser who lacks the ability to stand on her own two feet. She's neither a mature nor a strong woman. She flees Seoul for the small seaside town of Angok, hoping to simply live an easy and frugal life. The big question is: is Yeo Reum running toward something or running away? The more we observe Yeo Reum, we can see that she doesn't change. She leaves one abusive life for another because she refuses to see that SHE is the problem. When you move from one place to another, you take your problems with you. They don't get left behind.
Kim Seol Hyun is the weakest of all the actors in this series. She just can't seem to get a handle on her character while frequently uttering her lines in a soft, breathless manner. When she's being chased by the police officer, she doesn't shout at the taxi driver to keep going, she softly says in a mousy voice, "Please don't stop. Please keep going!" Nobody in that situation would react that way! Especially a woman! Kim Seol Hyun can't even manage to put panic into her voice. She was a poor choice for the female lead of this series.
You can pretty much go down the line of characters that will leave you cringing. Arguably the worst is Ji Young Jo, who works at the library, has feelings for her co-worker and childhood friend, Da Beom An, and treats him like an overbearing mother hen. There is scarcely anything appealing about this woman who snaps and barks at everyone around her. She also does her absolute best to control and manipulate Da Beom into living the life that SHE thinks is best, without taking any consideration for his feelings. I'm not sure I've seen many characters in 45+ years of television who are as deplorable as well as lacking in any positive qualities. I'm not sure how anyone would ever find this woman as being attractive or appealing. She's as horrid as a snake with fangs at both ends!
Don't get me wrong, I liked Granny for her sweetness, even though she's a very weak-willed woman who has zero control over her son or anyone else. She's told-even by her grandkids--what to do. She is a perfect example of how Yeo Reum will likely be when she gets to be the same age. I'm not sure what kind of a grandmother would summarily dismiss an attack on her granddaughter and ask her to lie to the police in order to avoid sending the father (her son) to jail. What kind of a family member--who has ANY love or integrity--would make such a decision? It was heinous and sadistic. You would support a man who is physically abusive as well as being a raging alcoholic who nearly kills his own daughter?!
A big issue with Yeo Reum Lee and Granny is their inability to speak up--especially when they NEED to speak up! If you're not a part of the solution, then you are a part of the problem. And it's people like these two who help keep the cycle of abuse going because they are too afraid to do the right thing--and do right by others--and speak up. Make no mistake, by not saying anything, they are just as responsible for the abuse as those who are doing the abusing, which is another reason why I disliked these characters so much. And people who are too afraid to properly discipline their children, are child abusers themselves.
It seems that Chang Soo's wife can only ever vent her anger on everyone around her, including the physical abuse of a little dog. This woman is hateful, and where we are supposed to be sympathetic, all we see is a vile woman who cannot see beyond her own tragedies and problems.
This is actually true for most of the series; moments when--if we felt any kind of REAL emotional connection-we should feel sympathetic toward many of these characters. Kim Bom and Da Beom are the only two characters in the series for whom I felt some sympathy.
For the most part, this series is very dry, uneven, and disjointed, and it doesn't venture deep enough for us to really gain some perspective on characters like Da Beom and Kim Bom. Frankly, the series would have been better served had these two been the focal points of the story. Yeo Reum is hardly appealing, and by the end of the series, I couldn't have cared less about her situation. She was mostly annoying, and by the end of the series, it's clear that she hasn't learned a thing or shown any kind of growth. She's very much like a woman who's never grown up.
Despite all of these problems, the show works for the most part. I'm glad it didn't go beyond 12 episodes because the series was starting to limp toward the finish line at the end. We get the wrapping up of a mystery that already had a very weak foundation and hints of possible romance between the two leads that had no warmth or chemistry to it. Even when Da Beom is hurt or in pain, Yeo Reum just stands there, offering little-no comfort.
Angok is a dark and dismal town compared to the one from "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" filled with angry, immature people who gripe and complain about everything. There's nothing so sad as one person playing the victim as a whole town doing the same. And that isn't inspiring storytelling at all. It's sad, and not in a good way.
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Story about healing, Finding yourself , yet no one changed.
the Story is about healing, and Finding your self,it started Well, and i liked it, But the ending wasen’t really anything big or unexpeted.
in the end, ofc We didn’t know who did it, Because the show didn’t try to tell us that.
i feel like at some moments i Hated the whole show, like fighting scenes, or police scenes.
And i Hated, HATED the scene with Yeo Reum telling Bom that she should pretty much forgive her father, i mean what?
it didn’t feel like her character at all.
The characters didn’t in fact change or find themselfs that much.
But overall the show is Okey, it is beatiful, has an cute dog( amaizing acting from him Btw ) acting was Okey, didn’t really have a Story or a telling , not worth Watching again But it is good show to Watch when you are bored.
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Seol Hyun Shines
It took me 1 1/2 years to complete this drama, because1)Slow beginning
2)Fl’s drunk episode
3)ML mumbling
4)FL started out a tad bit unlikeable
But once I got past episode (6) it’s actually a decent drama.
No other actress could have pulled off the leading lady role, Seol Hyun’s fresh faced beauty, her flowing locks, her infectious smile…. I put her in the top (5) of all Korean Actresses.
The other actors all did a good job.
Bom grows on you over time, the other characters have decent growth arcs.
***Slight Spoiler Warning***
The antagonists, there’s more than one are well written and surprising.
I would have given this a higher rating if not for the use of the ubiquitous KDrama “drunken plot device”
Please KDrama use this a bit more judiciously, I employ you.
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I loved our two introverts, they were so calming and understanding of each other, and I love how we still got some funny scenes of them together, capturing some awkwardness! I also really enjoyed the music and most of the characters. The second female lead got on my last nerve from the very beginning, I did not like her. The way she was pushing Dae Beom into academics without even knowing the consequences, or judging Yeo Reum for calling him "Dae Beom-ssi" instead of Mr. Librarian was just super annoying. Just because she's been friends with him since forever, she thinks she can make decisions for him or judge his relationship with the female lead?? At times, she seemed more like his mom than a friend (in love). I also never warmed up to Geun Ho's mom, I found her terrible. "Countryside attitude" - these countryside people were bullying a young woman for no reason (or rather for something that was not her fault.... did they want her to be homeless??). Their so-called attitude was just bad behavior and rudeness, nothing else.
I liked the simplicity of the lead's day-to-day encounters, and how committed Dae Beom was to Yeo Reum: knowing when she comes to the library each day, coming for her when he hears that something happened, leaving Seoul to come back to Angok etc. Their relationship didn't need much but I feel their bond was so strong and I like to believe that at one point they got married and moved in together lmao. I also did not mind the turn of events in the last episodes, some people thought it was unnecessary but I think it was fine.
Overall, a really nice little show!
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Magnifique (spoil)
J'ai adoré ce drama, tout était parfait dans ce drama, les épisodes sont courts, ça se regarde rapidement.L'histoire est très touchante je trouve, Yeo Reum qui décide de tout arrêter pour partir vivre dans un village sans travailler juste en profitant.
Ce drama nous montre que le bonheur, c'est d'avoir du temps libre pour profiter de ce qu'on aime faire (en l'occurrence Yeo Reum d'aller à la bibliothèque lire des livres).
Les plans sont magnifiques, la musique aussi et les personnages très attachantes.
Je pense pas que ça va être réalisable mais ça serait incroyable d'avoir une saison 2 pendant l'hiver sachant que cette première saison c'était l'été.
Par contre malheureusement j'enlève 0,5 pts parce que je trouve la fin bâclé mais c'est pas trop dérangeant. En 1 épisode ils arrivent à retourner la situation et changer le coupable de qui a tué la grand-mère....
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Not review just a lot of spoilers actually
★★★I didn't like
★ Her getting drunk & doing those weird stuff that time I really hate her character
★Leaving her while she is drunk !!!
★The 2 nd female lead character she doesn't really own him !!!
★That restaurant ajumma 😠 took 450$ for the dog
★ also For keeping Her son at home 🔒 !!!!
★Didn't like bom attitude after what she did for her
★Also that drunk dad of bom !! How dare he slap her
★What was with dae ho ???
★★★ I liked
★Her leaving the job in that attitude ❤️
★Going far away to live by herself giving herself a vacation
★calling him unnie was really funny 😂
★& him! Not being able to talk but always there to help her such a great man
★Helping her while she is drunk
★Looking for her money & not saying what that the kid mistakenly took the money
★★& & & His face🥲 why so handsome vai
★ BTW morning walk became useful in the last few episodes 😂
★★★ now me actually this is the life I want not caring about others just live for yourself in right way some time doing good things for others. Sometime reading books in a library, see the sea & the clear beautiful sky everyday a peaceful life & some time maybe some people to care for me
★★★Ok so I thought these thing 👆👆 when I was watching the drama but they were just the characters & I really liked their acting. The cast was great. But still I would like to say that there is something lacking I don’t know what but I wasn’t really satisfied with the drama. Maybe because of the sudden plot twist as I thought it to be a healing drama? ..
★★★spoiler: Plot twist was the police thing he didn’t really get much screen time but at the end he became the villain. But one more thing people who Watch a lot of dramas might have guessed that something is wrong with him 🤭
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