Bulsae

Looking at the male cast, I thought my high rating was a foregone conclusion. Unfortunately, I was wrong. While Eric and Seo-jin gave amazing performances, there was a lot of creaking when it came to the script. The barely believable things that were happening were interspersed with boring passages where I had to hold my hand back to keep from fast-forwarding. I don't think I've ever seen so many random encounters, easily several times a day, and overheard conversations that no one was supposed to hear. And it started out so nicely. Things were sparking like thunder between the main couple in the early episodes, Eun-joo was so cute. When Eric came in and did his amazing seduction techniques, I was in stitches. But then the characters got more and more desperate and I felt like I was watching a failed South American soap opera. The protagonist was constantly grumpy and always hesitating about something. And on top of that, the worst part of any series – the hysterical screamer. I don't remember ever feeling so much dislike for a character. I couldn't stand her, I hated her, and her voice still makes my hair stand on end. The episodes where she was often on screen were really an ordeal for me. I didn't get into the story until the end. I think the last few episodes have softened me quite a bit, as I was originally considering a lower rating. But when I remember the pitying look of the main character, the dancing Eric, and the wonderful musical score, I have to admit that I also have fond memories of Phoenix. (2015.09.03)