Bae Myung Jin

Review: The Winning Try

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

If you enjoy underdog stories, I do think that there’s quite a bit to enjoy in this little show.

This one is a little rough around the edges, in that the characterization leans OTT, particularly when it comes to the villains in our story, but Show more than makes up for it with how much heart it has, and also, in how easy it is, to watch.

I grew really fond of our resident underdogs over the course of my watch, and I was sincerely sorry to say goodbye. 🥲

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Review: Welcome To Samdalri

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THE SHORT VERDICT:

I wouldn’t say that Show is particularly inventive, but I liked this one a lot anyway.

Show is a healing story that includes romance, friendship, family, a search for identity and purpose, with beautiful Jeju Island as a backdrop, and a very pleasant OST to score it all.

Our cast is very solid, but the standout for me, was Shin Hye Sun, whom I felt delivered some particularly outstanding scenes.

A little tropey, yes, but Show’s boatload of heart more than makes up for it.

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