I will start by saying that I like the plot. I know the writers use a ridiculous number of totally improbable coincidences to bring the plot to life, but what Korean drama doesn't do this? So I will just excuse it and move on.
I was not impressed with the 2 lead actors. The supporting cast were better though.
Shin Hye-Sun (Seo-Ri) has to be one of the worst actors I have ever seen. Everything is over acted. She use cheap tricks to try to overcome her awful acting. She speaks too slowly to emphasize seriousness or confusion or thoughtfulness. She acts over excited to try to display excitement or happiness. Her facial expressions are often forced. She jumps around also to try and show her excitement. When she is trying to be forlorn, upset, disappointed or lonely, we often see her shuffle or drag her feet. I saw her in "Stranger" season 1, which was an excellent show and she was a bit better there, but the director of that show was obviously good and didn't let her get away with such cheap tricks. Honestly, by episode 16, I couldn't stand her any more. She tried to portray cuteness but totally failed. I hope I never see her in anything again.
Yang Se-Jong (Woo-Jin) was a bit better, but his character was just incredibly dull and boring. He didnt often over act. He just acted miserable most of the time. Not very much there to endear his character to us. I dont rate him as an actor either.
Ahn Hyo-Seop (Chan) I liked in general. Most of the times that he over acted was with Seo Jin. Perhaps her pathetic acting style affected him, but in the more serious moments, you can see that he has good acting skills.
Ye Ji-Won (Jennifer) was by far the best. She is a quality actor and deserves plaudits for her performance. I liked her role and her skills.
Jung Eugene (Kang Hee-So boss of the media Company) was also a good actor. I really liked her performance and her character.
This would have been a much better show if the leads were properly cast. Were the acting displays of the leads due to their own lack of skill or was it down to the director being dreadful. Who knows? Perhaps a little of both.
I can criticize the script a bit for irritating me by regularly having the characters about to ask key questions multiple times and each time at the last second being interrupted or stopped from getting to the discovery of who each of them was to each other in the past. Its a cheap plot trick, but understandable if the writers/director wanted to drag out the discovery process and try to build some tension.
Overall, I would give this show a 5 out of 10.
I was not impressed with the 2 lead actors. The supporting cast were better though.
Shin Hye-Sun (Seo-Ri) has to be one of the worst actors I have ever seen. Everything is over acted. She use cheap tricks to try to overcome her awful acting. She speaks too slowly to emphasize seriousness or confusion or thoughtfulness. She acts over excited to try to display excitement or happiness. Her facial expressions are often forced. She jumps around also to try and show her excitement. When she is trying to be forlorn, upset, disappointed or lonely, we often see her shuffle or drag her feet. I saw her in "Stranger" season 1, which was an excellent show and she was a bit better there, but the director of that show was obviously good and didn't let her get away with such cheap tricks. Honestly, by episode 16, I couldn't stand her any more. She tried to portray cuteness but totally failed. I hope I never see her in anything again.
Yang Se-Jong (Woo-Jin) was a bit better, but his character was just incredibly dull and boring. He didnt often over act. He just acted miserable most of the time. Not very much there to endear his character to us. I dont rate him as an actor either.
Ahn Hyo-Seop (Chan) I liked in general. Most of the times that he over acted was with Seo Jin. Perhaps her pathetic acting style affected him, but in the more serious moments, you can see that he has good acting skills.
Ye Ji-Won (Jennifer) was by far the best. She is a quality actor and deserves plaudits for her performance. I liked her role and her skills.
Jung Eugene (Kang Hee-So boss of the media Company) was also a good actor. I really liked her performance and her character.
This would have been a much better show if the leads were properly cast. Were the acting displays of the leads due to their own lack of skill or was it down to the director being dreadful. Who knows? Perhaps a little of both.
I can criticize the script a bit for irritating me by regularly having the characters about to ask key questions multiple times and each time at the last second being interrupted or stopped from getting to the discovery of who each of them was to each other in the past. Its a cheap plot trick, but understandable if the writers/director wanted to drag out the discovery process and try to build some tension.
Overall, I would give this show a 5 out of 10.