This throwback is a classic feel-good drama. The soundtrack made my heart melt, the characters were quirky, and the chemistry was sizzling. I even hated the "second-lead" in that classic K-Drama way.
I was on the hunt for all things Lee Min-Ho and I found one of my favorite roles he's played. Jeon Ji-Ho is a rising architect, who finds a traditional house to live in to get inspiration. Ji-Ho is cold on the outside and warm on the inside, and it was amazing to see the contrast. He's the kind of character to help a girl out when she unexpectedly has her period. (getting her products and painkillers). In his cold demeanor he points out others obvious flaws and ways they are inefficient, but in his warm actions, he is a wonderful support system through any kind of pain. He's the perfect guy, and perfect roommate, the only thing is he's straight.
Park Gae-In lives in a traditional Korean house and finds herself with a gay roomie. The only problem is Jeon Ji-Ho is in fact, straight. Gae-In constructs furniture, and she has been abandoned by her long-term boyfriend, and her best friend has caused her the ultimate betrayal. This fish out of water starts to find her stride in life when Jeon Ji-Ho comes into her life.
This drama has everything, an arranged living situation, a Chaebol lead, a spunky female lead etc. The story was able to bring these tropes into a new light. We get to connect to the leads in a very intimate way. The insight into their thought process, and into their values was amazing. This drama reveals the Korean societal attitudes toward their gay population. It was an interesting take, and I would love to hear from people who are gay in Korea if this drama resonated with them.
I adored this drama, and I am pretty sure that you will too!
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