Review: A Virtuous Business

THE SHORT VERDICT:

Show has its cheeky side, but honestly, that cheeky side doesn’t show up all that much, once we get into the meat of our story.

Rather than a story about a business involving lingerie and adult accessories, this is a story about our core characters’ personal journeys, and their relationships with one another.

I do think that Show is a little uneven in terms of how engaging it manages to be, but it is heartwarming in general, and does deliver on some very heartfelt moments which I genuinely enjoyed.

A reasonably solid and enjoyable watch, on balance.

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Review: Hometown Cha Cha Cha

THE SHORT VERDICT:

A breezy, laidback sort of show, Hometown Cha Cha Cha is kinda like a seaside vacation in drama form.

It’s meandering and sometimes it feels like not a lot happens in our drama world, but the charm of the small town of Gongjin, along with its equally charming residents, is such that it eventually gets under your skin, and then it doesn’t let go.

Show’s Main Event is the double-dimpled duo of Shin Min Ah and Kim Sun Ho, and their combined cuteness is arguably Show’s most lethal weapon. Show isn’t perfect, but the OTP Cute is so strong, that it got me to forgive Show for most of its missteps.

Perfect for when you’re looking for something light, sweet and feel-good.

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