The gender bender genre has been around for a long time and there are lots of dramas with this concept. So the general premise of the drama and how it would progress is very predictable. What is special about Coffee Prince is the general atmosphere of the drama and the early 21st century culture and cinematography which can't be found in the newer dramas. The drama was actually very fun and quite free flowing. It did get a bit slow near the end but just for a bit and picked up the pace again later on.

The drama has the tried and tested rich guy and poor girl dynamic and the usual antics that come with it. Even though it's called Coffee Prince and they spend a lot of time in the cafe it is not a major part of the drama but rather a backdrop to the main gander-bender concept. And even though there were lots of supporting characters they seemed somewhat neglected and forgotten without proper backstory or some sort of depth to them. They were just there to be the supporting character.

The actress actually did a great job in this drama. In some of the scenes it really seemed like the actress was a young guy messing around with his friends.

What really attracted me in this drama is the nostalgia that I felt watching this drama. As a drama from 2007, the music, the romance, the decorations and the jokes had a charm that the newer dramas lack. It reminded me that there are more to dramas than pretty faces with expensive clothes and pretty backgrounds, shot with expensive cameras and the directing and cinematography can be diverse and can totally change how you see a drama.

This one is definitely worth the watch. It's not really something one of a kind or a must see. But it is a good and charming watch nonetheless.