So I watched episode 10 and if the series continues like this the rating of 10 stands.
I rank it right behind sky castle .
About korean series. I watched a ton for a westerner and at this point squid game is the worst I have seen.
There is 1 issue and that is the french speaking. That is unnecessary. But other than there is little to fault it.
Well the character Eun-pyo sometimes her acting is subdued. She looks pale according to where she is in the story. I personally don't like this choice but otherwise there is not a single thing I find distracting
The relationships between the women change constantly and we the viewer are confronted with their personal struggles and successes.
For me the series is about finding happiness. Real happiness and not the superfluous one that they chase.
Joo ye-rim (violinist) and Park ye-rin ( the girl that got accepted) do deliver great natural performances and while the focus isn't on them they do an excellent job at delivering the story in such a gripping way.
I would give too much away if I said more as the twists and the way they are delivered raises this from an average series to one of the best.
The director did an excellent job. And because of this it is a 10 and not an 8 or a 9.
Anyway check this out. It should get more attention than it does.
Maybe one more thing korean series are often darker ( both in color and the general story ) than western series so it might take some time to get used to. But when you do you will get rewarded.
EDIT: the french of the father got to me.... I had a hard time finishing episode 13 because of it... it also started to drag.... so ATM an 8.
