absolutely LOVELY!!!
this drama has everything: friendship, romance, coming of age, struggle, heart breaking story and comedic moments.the characters are all endearing in their way . they struggle but are able to overcome their hardships in the end.
this drama depicts people's dream in a very realistic way, not presented through pink lenses.
the main male character had to sacrifice his entire future because of his family circumstances but is able to get some "revenge" at the end.
the female leader has her struggles as well when it comes to fulfilling one's dream of success.
she is the very protagonist when it come to perform "aegyou". I discovered that these scenes are very popular among drama lovers and rightfully so.
the other couple shows us a relatable picture of what having a long term story can mean and the misunderstanding that sometimes happen between people who love each other.
the theme song "fight my way" is a banger I cannot stop singing it.
I laughed, I cried, basically I couldn't ask for more.
I really recommend it.
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Just okay
First, the positives.. This drama was funny. Extremely. There were times when I could not stop dying laughing. The scenes that were just the four friends hanging out together, whether enjoying drinking on the rooftop or all congregating for breakfast were endearing - as a story about friendship it was enjoyable. Every scene in the past with the little kids was brilliant. The mysterious landlady quickly became one of the most entertaining and compelling parts, and as the story unfolded I kept very much wanting to know more about her.I believe in general the cast did the best they could with what they were given. The problem I had was that the main story was flat and not very interesting. The MMA scenes themselves were well choreographed and nice to watch, but it was hard to suspend disbelief sufficiently to actually be caught up in them, and to believe that the final fight would ever actually occur. The writing kept putting the women of the show in the position of being told what to do or treated like they couldn't decide for themselves or required rescuing, which was off-putting to me. Ae Ra was shown to be a strong, capable character, so why did she keep needing to be rescued? Why did Seol Hee keep getting shut down every time she tried to articulate what she did or did not want? This could have been so much more than what it was; a story about young people doing their best to overcome the odds against them should be inspiring and uplifting. In the end, though, it just felt like more fluff than substance.
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“What is it to you if I cook him ramyeon or a meal with 18 side dishes?”
“Nobody can beat someone who’s having fun.”
As the show goes on, itbecomes clear that the girls suck at life and the boys are good atwhat they do and get praised. The girls get chewed up and spat out.
Ko Dong Man – male lead
I’m a Park Seo Jun fan. Hischaracter in this show is...loud. And kind of a country hickKorean-style.
His acting is always sonatural.
“Is this what they callsexy? I look like a 90s office worker.”
Seo Jun is actually really soamazing. I really believed he was this awkward, gangly, impatientman-child.
I love Dong Man’s softheart.
“You’re, you’re notreally crying are you?”
“Pat me. Go ahead.”
And Dong Man as a kid is justgold.
Ae Ra – female lead
Ae Ra is a bit of a nagginghousewife. She does view Dong Man as more than a friend. But I likehow she’s so fierce and scary but she also is very vulnerable andsoft-hearted and doesn’t mind admitting it.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS
I liked all the characters andthe side plots. That’s really rare for me.
Coach: “I’m more afraid ofAe Ra than any woman in the world.”
Landlady: Hey, 102, fighting!
Dong Man: What did she say?
Joo Man: I think she justcursed at you
Joo Man and Sul Hee give the drama a great feel of relationship exploration. I love it when shows think past the HEA.
“Sul Hee was like the vast ocean.”
I like the way they paint Sul Hee’s character. Of this never ending giving loving person but so annoyingly weak. She’s a typical useless kind of girl but she’sso nice and warm you feel happy in her company. I loved the dramatic part of her relationship with Joo Man and what a calm and great person she was.
PARENTS
The parents dynamic in thisshow is really good. In a way it’s nothing new but the show just does it so darn well. The main characters become like children againaround their parents but they’re striving to prove themselves. And the parents really show how well they know their children even though sometimes it looks like they’re estranged. The relationship between Sul Hee and her mother, Joo Man and his mum, Ae Ra and her dad.
Dong Man’s relationship withhis father was so typical and familiar. A dad who doesn’t know howto say what he wants to say so it just comes out as criticism andinstruction. I actually really liked this segment because it was soclose to home.
ROMANCE
“I can’t take all the burden for you but I’ll take 2 out of 3 bullets for you.”
Dong Man and Ae Ra are like siblings. They fight squabble, and cry.
“Only the microphone moron can awake the sleeping Hulk.”
I really like that Ae Ra know show Dong Man reacts to anyone messing with her. She fears for her adversaries when Dong Man shows up.
“You can’t even look after yourself yet you’re always trying to defend others.”
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A messy but enjoyable watch
The edifice upon which this show is built is a chaotic, disorganised and spiralling series of plot threads that often didn't receive enough attention to the point where the show should have suffered. And it did in the sense of I felt it could have been so much better. At times it was ridiculous how conflicts were invented randomly without any foreshadowing, and then clumsily resolved. But crazily, Fight For My Way somehow, insanely, made it work. The messiness of the story simply worked in enriching what was fantastic about this show - and that was the relationship between Ae-ra and Dongman. Their chemistry was superb and they genuinely imparted a feeling that we were watching two bickering, best friends realising that they were in love with each other.The romantic subplots sometimes diverted from what was really interesting about the show, made worse by how cleanly they were resolved without a hint of a mention later on. Ae-ra's early dating fling being a prime example of poor writing that somehow worked out all right. Where the show prospered was on combination of strong dialogue and terrific acting. Give me a bad plot and I'll still enjoy it if the characters and acting are good. This show embodied that oxymoronic trait that sometimes accompanies shows. It could have been better if it focused more on the two main character's backstories and career pursuits. Where it concerned Ae-ra, the show told a good story about class inequality and meritocracy, about the difference of an empty CV and one built on scrapping to survive. Ae-ra's plight told the modern story of the financial constraints on ambition, on how the need to financially survive outweighed career pursuits. This arc was ultimately a satisfying one, but could have been so much more.
I'm less convinced by how Sul-He and Joongman's relationship unfolded. I don't agree with the way it ended, or at least I usually wouldn't have. Not respecting your partner should come with a price. And yet, the authenticity of the dialogues and the sincerity of the acting convinced me that it wasn't so bad. Again, the show was really good at that.
I'm giving this show a low 8.5 because I think it was ultimately a very enjoyable show but it was derailed by messy storylines built for conflicts and progression of arcs.
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Honestly, out of all the dramas I've watched, in this one I've never have thought of skipping a few seconds in any of the episodes, It was so smooth and so fun to watch each and every episode. That was only possible for the great script and the Fantastic Actors.
Kim jiWon was soooo cute and great acting , I loved her the best. Her iconic aegyo moments were too much to handle in just one go, I was watching her doing those aegyos in repeat don't know how many times :p . She's the best.
Don't think too much, If you love cute and funny drama just go for it.!
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An easily watchable series that could be re-watched multiple times with the same amount of enthusiasm towards it. When it comes down to K-Dramas in the same genre, I believe this show should be talked about way more than it actually is. I had never even heard of this show before I started watching it, yet it's one of the greatest dramas I have watched.
Anyone will love this drama!
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STORY - At first, when I read about the content, I thought that it was too banal, nothing interesting and unique.. BUT I was sooo wrong. It's realistic plot is EXACTLY what makes the story perfect, enjoyable, closer to you. It's not just typical romantic comedy, story made me think about the main point - that you have to "fight for your way".
Acting/Cast - Fantastic! Everybody has made such a great job. When you are worried about second leads as much as main leads, yeah, that says everything. I can't say which character was my favorite, there were sooo many, everyone was so unique in their own way.
Music - The songs are in my playlist !!! Every song fitted the series perfectly and made each episode more memorable and enjoyable.
Rewatch Value - 10/10.. There were so many funny moments that I wanted to rewatch today, I thought that I could skip some time in episodes, but I ended up with watching the whole episodes.
Of course, it's my own opinion, but, if you want to relax, enjoy, laugh, give this drama a chance. Hwaiting !
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The story was sweet and I can see how it could be relatable, but personally did not find it relatable myself. I first heard about this drama after watching Because This Is My First Life — while it has a similar style (slice of life, romance, and friendship), I found the issues less relevant to my life. Mainly, I know people in this world work in "third-rate jobs" and are forced to work instead of building their resume... but I am more comfortable in the world of top universities, tech jobs, elite VC, and looking to pay off a mortgage than the world of month-to-month rent. The discomfort is a testament to my privilege, and not a knock on the show at all. If anything, it made me more appreciative of all that I have in life. And I definitely admire these characters for pursuing their dreams.
I think the landlady plot was one of my favourites, and I definitely teared up as revelations related to this storyline got tied up. I also loved how the childhood flashbacks played a role in this story.
I wasn't a huge fan of the MMA fighting, but I did become invested in this. It's hard not to be when Tak Su is such a prick!
I was conflicted by the second leads' storyline. To me, the only satisfying conclusion for Seol Hee would've been to end up alone; and the only satisfying conclusion for Joo Man would've been to end up together. You can see how this led to some dissatisfaction in the end.
I also really hated all the unnecessary external folks interested in any of our four leads. Hye Ran, Moo Bin, Jang Kyung Goo, Ye-jin, and Chan-Ho... get away! I don't want to see any of you on my screen!
But above all else, the Dong man and Ae-ra storyline shone the brightest. So cute (even their friggen aegyo!)! I treasured their moments together, and I'm thankful that their time apart was short (vs. "will they / won't they?" type stories that only have them dating in the last 5 mins). I do think the ending was rushed for them — the moment in the ring didn't explain how things were different, and I wish we had a callback to the "real gold" as well. As far as a love story goes, this one was cute. And one more thing... PARK SEO JOON, YOU HAVE MY HEART.
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Funny and romantic!
Este kdrama me hizo recordar por qué amo ver a Park Seo Joon actuar. Ese hombre es bellísimo y me encanta cómo actúa.Es un drama muy divertido, muy ligero, esto último porque al verlo los capítulos se me iban muy rápido, cuando menos me di cuenta ya estaba viendo el final.
Aparte tienen una pareja secundaria con su propia historia que me tenía muy pendiente de ellos. Y eso me encantó. Las dos hsitorias no se interponen entre ellas y logran tener su propio desarrollo.
Los personajes me encantaron, todos. Cada uno tiene su propósito y no aburre ver la pequeña historia de cada uno.
El romance lo amé, fue muy bonito, yo amo los friends to lovers y este no fue la excepción.
Los dramas donde tienen como objetivo seguir sus sueños y luchar por ellos me gustan mucho. Me encanta como muestran lo difícil y lo duro que a veces puede ser, pero que no es imposible.
Aunque no me gustaba que Aera limitaba mucho a Dong man, pero creo que al final pudieron manejarlo.
Muy buen drama, me encantó!
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