Life Changer at its Finest (Who Are You: School 2015)
For as long as I can remember I have always been into Kdramas, Kpop, and overall Korean culture, even if the blood of a Filipino runs through my veins (yes, I’m a Filipina). The very first things that really drew my heart to the arts of South Korea were their over the top dramas. Though the very first drama I watched was Boys Over Flowers, nothing could ever compete with how much I love Who Are You: School.
The first time I watched the series, as in on episode one, I was a confused wreck. The drama didn’t lay out everything in the first episode like some of the dramas out there. Well, I could say its understandable to be hella confused when you haven’t read about the plot of the drama. The sisterhood/twinhood of Eun Bi and Eun Byul (yup, those two up there-or one) was what made me to almost give up on the watch. And I’m glad I decided not to give up on it with hopes of understanding it in the next episodes.
The most major conflict in which I pulled my hair out, is this girl: Kang So Young. I’m sorry Jo Soo Hyang, I wished on your character’s death many times in the drama. That’s how much I hated this girl. She always seems to look for problems with Eun Bi wherever she goes even when she has transferred schools. During the whole series, I focused more on the bullying story this girl has created. It was almost unbelievable as her bullying reached to great heights that greatly affected the majority of the characters. Goodness, I really hate her. But still, her role was necessary.
Yeeess. Her role was truly necessary. It was for this sole purpose. This moment had my every nerves stand on attention. Like,wow!! I absolutely love and scream for those I AM THE QUEEN HERE scenes, you know, spikes out your inner feminist. Eun Byul is just that: a Queen. So all of those conflicts are worth the irritation, anger, and just pure frustration when this scene happens, I swear,
And yep, this wouldn’t be my ultimate drama if the spice called romance is not present.Though the sweet moments were only a few and they were not that focused, that ‘s what makes it more interesting. When the romance is all laid out the scenes would then turn all too cheesy which would then make it less flavorful. I was glad that even if she did end up choosing one of those guys, they didn’t show their actual lovey-dovey relationship. If they did, the thrill of those unsaid feelings would gradually decipate.
Overall, the drama is yes the most amazing, confusing, and bone-chilling one I’ve seen. If you don’t think so fine, I don’t care. If you haven’t watched this drama yet, I’m so sorry about the spoiler gifs. I also recommend this drama if you haven’t seen it. Yeah, it’s high school but I’m surprised by the characters’ way of thinking. It seems you would be enlightened by their insights on situations. This drama brings a great deal of lessons which would leave your mind heavy with contemplation.Â
That’s all for this very first review. More are coming and I hope y’all look forward to it as much as I do. Oh, and watch out for the OST Reset in this drama, you’ll never get enough of it. I know I didn’t. Toodles~~
