Chun Woo Hee

Dropped: My Youth

| kfangurl

Sometimes, I back away from a show because I’m not in the mood for it; sometimes, I back away from a show because I feel like it’s objectively not very good; sometimes, I back away from a show because I am convinced that the show just isn’t for me.

This is a case of Show just not being for me, my friends.

I’ve now watched 4 episodes out of Show’s total of 12, and I’ve decided to tap out of this one.

I know that there are folks who sincerely love this one (heck, I’d been convinced by the trailers, that I would be one of those people 😅), so just because this one’s not working for me, doesn’t mean that it wouldn’t work for you.

Continue reading →

Review: The Atypical Family

| kfangurl

THE SHORT VERDICT:

When Show is at its best, it’s very interesting to watch, largely because it feels refreshing and different, from its drama peers.

From its premise, to the way Show weaves its story, I found this quite delightful, once I got more used to Show’s offbeat, slightly melancholic, rather deadpan sort of vibe.

Unfortunately, I personally feel that Show is not at its best, in its last stretch, and could have done a lot better, in managing the development of our characters and their relationships.

On balance, though, Show has enough merit, that I don’t regret checking it out.

Continue reading →

Review: Be Melodramatic [Melo Suits Me]

| kfangurl

THE SHORT VERDICT:

Be Melodramatic feels like a more grown-up version of Age Of Youth, in the best way.

Here are Show’s pros, in a nutshell. First of all, Show’s got a slice-of-life, quirky, imperfect feel, and possesses an off-the-wall sense of humor to go with.

Secondly, Show boasts an ensemble cast of characters where everyone feels real and three-dimensional in all of their flawed, idiosyncratic glory.

Third and best of all, the writing feels deft and insightful, as Show takes us on a journey with our characters, and at the same time, gives us a multi-lensed look at this unpredictable, tiring, messy yet hopeful thing that we call Life.

A refreshing, underrated gem of a show that’s funny and quirky, yet real and relatable, that often hits you with the feels when you least expect it.

Continue reading →