I binged "Mystic Pop-Up Bar" in several days - the quirky and sweet story drew me in from the first episode and, coupled with its loveable characters, light humour, and magical elements, kept me glued to the screen until the wonderful finish.

The chemistry between the three leading characters was fantastic - each one had a unique personality with their own views of the world and problem-solving ways, and they all worked perfectly as a trio and in pairs. No one seemed like a side character - they all equally contributed to the story and had their own tasks to achieve. I couldn't ask for a better found family!

The episodic format of the drama worked very well - each problem that needed to be solved rightfully paralleled the troubles of the main characters and helped the narrative to evolve. I'm a big fan of the 'case-of-the-week' type of storylines because I believe they are the best way to introduce us to the daily lives and dynamics of characters before moving on to the overall plotline. And "Mystic Pop-Up Bar" did the shift halfway through so well that I didn't get taken out of the story!

Lastly, I want to compliment the overall tone of the drama - the lighting, the music, and the vibrant colour palette were kept even during the bittersweet moments to show us that this is a happy if sometimes melancholy story. Also, while the soundtrack wasn't a standout (except for the opening music and animation!), the sound effects worked brilliantly and were incorporated so well. Half of the fun in comedic scenes came from them!