Everybody has desires of their very own, particularly once we are younger, however that doesn’t imply all of them essentially come true. Throughout essentially the most tender years of their lives, Joo Yi Jae (Lady’s Day’s Hyeri) and Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp) should study this in a fateful means. ENA’s new romantic comedy, “Dream to You,” tells a narrative stuffed with optimism, youth, and old flame, nevertheless it additionally reveals the tough realities of maturity, remorse, and heartbreak, finally portraying the complexity of life. Listed below are some issues we liked and a few issues we didn’t concerning the premiere episodes of this Okay-drama! 

Warning: spoilers from episodes 1-2 forward. 

LOVED: The slice-of-life vibe 

In a small city exterior Seoul with nothing however quietness and calm moreover the blue sea, there may be not a lot to do, besides maybe dreaming massive. And nobody does that higher than Joo Yi Jae, a lady who stands out amongst different college students for her cheerful persona and a powerful want to grow to be a movie director. However, Woo Soo Bin is a diligent and type boy who has a set path in life, which has restricted his personal needs. Once they meet, it appears unlikely that they are going to grow to be buddies, however every day life finally ends up uniting their fates. 

The easygoing and easy moments crammed with nostalgia are so charming that it makes you smile from ear to ear all through these first episodes. The brilliant colours, perky surroundings, and gradual tempo give the proper feeling for the late days of summer time. Watching them stroll facet by facet, merely having fun with their highschool days as two regular children with out issues, is the proper setting to encourage among the happiest recollections and a very unforgettable old flame. 

LOVED: The youthful romance 

What begins as an uncharacteristic friendship between Joo Yi Jae and Woo Soo Bin quickly turns into a budding romance. Although there’s not a lot pressure between them from the start, there’s a particular feeling of endearment as their relationship develops. It has the distinctive and unmistakable contact of younger love. In addition they slowly bond over frequent pursuits and a shared dream. 

As time passes they usually begin to work collectively on a narrative for a movie that might open doorways for his or her future, they grow to be one another’s confidants and help. Regardless of there by no means being a correct declaration of affection or perhaps a kiss, at any time when they’re collectively, you possibly can see the love of their eyes. No one can deny that Soo Bin is Yi Jae’s primary admirer, whereas he turns into Yi Jae’s inspiration. 

LOVED: The cinematographic arrange 

Because the story revolves round cinema, it’s only pure that each scene on this present offers off that very same vibe. From late ’90s romance eventualities to dynamic photographs with motion and zombies, there are glimpses of that business right here and there, making it entertaining to observe. However these components not solely make it visually attention-grabbing, however in addition they permit the present to speak in confidence to among the subplots for the supporting {couples}. 

Whereas Yi Jae’s dream focuses on the job behind the digicam, her good pal Shim Yoo Geon (Baek Sung Chul) struggles to grow to be a profitable actor after years of being a rookie actor. Throughout certainly one of his facet gigs, he coincidentally meets prime star Oh Ha Na (Lee Yul Eum). In addition they characterize the 2 sides of the business: whether or not you’re on the very prime or on the backside, everybody has their very own issues. Hopefully, this couple will add some extra comedian aid somewhat than a brand new challenge to the present.  

HATED: The disparity of circumstances 

Nonetheless, the merry-go-lucky vibe adjustments drastically when you watch the present circumstances each Woo Soo Bin and Joo Yi Jae dwell in. Whereas Soo Bin has grow to be an internationally acclaimed movie director, Yi Jae is an atypical broadcaster who struggles to make ends meet. Their worlds, which appeared not that distant at first, are actually utterly aside. That’s, till Soo Bin unexpectedly exhibits up in entrance of Yi Jae after not seeing or realizing about one another for almost 10 years.  

Although it could possibly be a heartfelt reunion between two outdated buddies, the vibe doesn’t match fairly proper. It isn’t solely cliché, but additionally type of irritating watching the standard trope of the poor girl who has no alternative however to bend to the wealthy and profitable male lead’s whims. After lastly attaining no matter he needs, Soo Bin returns as an alleged hero to show Yi Jae’s life upside-down in hopes of working collectively once more. However pushing his weight round her to get what he needs is hardly essentially the most romantic story of all time. 

HATED: The overflowing melodrama 

For an allegedly romantic comedy, there aren’t many laughs or romance occurring simply but. After all, Hyeri’s well-known bodily comedy and Hwang In Youp’s traditional honey-dripping eyes are top-notch, however the story is just too tragic to start with. For starters, each principal leads dwell beneath abusive and neglectful households. Once they discover a small sliver of happiness, they get separated, and Soo Bin will get principally exiled from South Korea. Afterward, Yi Jae not solely loses her probability to review for her dream profession after an accident, but additionally loses her father and even finally ends up scarred eternally. 

In these phrases, it appears troublesome that love will bloom once more. However on condition that they already began from buddies to strangers, they will solely go ahead from right here on out. They’ve the chance to fix previous errors, heal outdated wounds, and filter out all misunderstandings from after they had been youthful. Nonetheless, it appears troublesome that will probably be straightforward to repair this messy starting. Within the meantime, we are able to solely attempt to benefit from the absolutely chaotic journey they’ve forward of them! 

Watch the premiere episodes of “Dream to You” right here: 

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Andy zar is an avid drama watcher, from Okay-dramas to C-dramas, she believes any weekend is an effective weekend to get pleasure from 12 hours of binge-watching dramas. She loves romance, net comics, and Okay-pop. Discover her on Instagram @wuaitboni. 

Presently watching: “Dream to You”
Plans to observe: “Blossoms of Energy” and “Love For You”