Wolgan Jib

Korean Drama "Monthly Magazine Home" is a slice of life drama with a fun couple as the main focus.

The drama offers enough cute moments, like the colourful tips on how to save money in order to buy a house. The main couple was, in addition, the biggest provider of these moments as well, especially the male lead, who was frustrating at times, but funny and enjoyable overall. The romance was also pretty sweet, but the progress was messy and close to a slow burn. The love triangle was not well handled either. Still, the side characters were interesting enough to keep things aloof and entertaining when the romance was failing to live up to its potentials.

However, what makes this drama not as good as it should have been, even though it checked all the boxes of an enemies to lovers trop, is that it is forgettable, as it didn't offer anything special, and the ending was bad. The latter was open, confused things for no real reason and it was just ridiculous. Plus, looking back, the drama didn't really leave any impression, nor had anything to say. It was just an office rom com with no sufficient plot.

So, overall, 6 out of 10.

Had this on my watchlist forever and kept putting it off; finally watched it and sorry I didn't watch it sooner as I found it to be really funny and fun to watch which I wasn't expecting by the description. It had quite a few recognizable actors which is really something since I am from the US and don't know that many. The male lead I recognized from other dramas and he plays a good CEO. I enjoyed the real estate theme and actually enjoyed the home tours and value estimates on the homes which seemed to be really nice houses and for good prices. The romance was there however the kiss scenes could have been a little better - just touching lips doesn't count for a leading man kiss - I would suggest male leads that want to up their popularity do a study on kisses from Lee Min-ho; a little more effort. Also would have liked to see a little better ending scripted. But all in all a funny drama worth watching.

I love this drama so much. The drama has all the features you may be looking for a fresh, light-hearted drama, a heart-warming story, a slight pinch of mystery, and the perfect balance of Rom-Com theme. The drama has been entertaining, informative and keeping the pace of the storyline perfect.

It focuses not only on the main leads but also on the stories of the supporting casts. It shows the struggle of each character, how they have been going through because of housing issues.

I laughed, I cried and learned valuable life's lessons like money saving tips, cost cutting measures, information about real estate, etc.

I highly recommend this drama to the young generation for them to realize the importance of money savings at an early stage of life and even to the oldies in preparation of their retirement period.

JungSomin's versatility is superb as there is a complexity of emotions here. Her eyes and facial expressions speak more than words. The best acting is not just in crying but also in other emotions a person felt like when you are angry, surprised, frightened, happy, sad, etc.

JungSoMin is truly the rom-com queen...

Honestly it was ok, not good but okay. However the ending made anything want to sit down and have a stern conversation with the writers. I just did not get why they went the route they took.

Also, the build up of the female and male lead was not fluid. I thought she had better chemistry with the photographer as the writers seem to take more time in building their relationship.

The second leads were fun but I wish there character development were more than what was presented.

Honestly, the more I write in this review the more annoyed I get about the ending and want to lower the rating. Oh well, watch it but be prepared for a disappointment at the end. Or maybe you won't.

If you want to rest after a hard workday, you will be here. That nice drama brings joy despite some sad moments which be bound to in any tales. I do like this topic of to arrange own home by own way. The creators could tell about people their wish to have a home where the loving persons being together.