Dramas to Watch

72. My First First Love (2019)

My First First Love

Country: South Korea

Genre: Friendship, Comedy, Romance, Youth, Drama

Episodes: 8

Aired: Apr 18, 2019

Network: Netflix

Duration: 50 min.

Plot:

        Five friends, who are all 20-years-old, leave their home for different reasons and begin to live together. The five friends are Tae Oh (Ji Soo), Song Yi (Jung Chae Yeon), Do Hyun (Jung Jin Young), Ga Rin (Choi Ri) and Hoon (Kang Tae Oh). Tae Oh and Song Yi have been friends since they were very little. Do Hyun is Tae-O's friend. Song Yi and Do Hyun have feelings for each other.

Cast:

Ji Soo

Yoon Tae Oh

Jung Chae Yeon

Han Song Yi

Jung Jin Young

Seo Do Hyun

Choi Ri

Oh Ga Rin

Kang Tae Oh

Choi Hoon

Review:

by alpakakleopas of mydramalist

"As you might've noticed, even though I graded each category quite harshly, the overall score is high. When rating, I found myself confused as too why I liked this drama so much, apart from the cast. And I found out that just like love is unconditional, I love this drama just because.

First off - the story. It was okay, I actually quite liked it. It had its ups and downs, some clichés such as all the friends coming to Tae Oh's house all at once. If I'm being honest, there wasn't much story to it - it was this typical, slice of life drama and without bigger plot twists. Everything just seemed so clear and obvious and they actually talked to each other. It was like watching a real life go by, just a little bit enhanced and nothing cringey. Lead characters just clicked very well with each other. As in real life everyone had their pros and cons and I could sympathize with all the characters.

As for the acting - well there isn't really much to say. It was just brilliant. Ji Soo's acting is never a miss and I just cannot not love Jin Young, it's just not happening. Female cast was also well-done and as it was my first time watching Jung Chae Yeon in a bigger role I must say I was quite afraid of her acting at the beginning but it was unnecessary, she gained my respect. Choi Ri is also an actress I must keep a close eye on because her acting is so quirky and she is just adorable. Hong Jiyoon acting made me hate her but also wonder what is her character really like. She had such an ambiguous role I still can't seem to figure it out. It's just like in life - nothing is really black or white.

As for the music department it wasn't really memorable so I can't say much about it. Though I must say that the way Choi Hoon sang on his musicals was nearly comical. I think it was the first time I've ever seen such terrible lip-sync. 

Overall this drama wasn't necessarily the best in the world but it does leave one entertained and in love. All I felt during my marathon was overflowing fluffiness and cuteness but also sincerity and real-life-like characters. I rated re-watch value 6.5 only because I don't really watch any dramas twice but also because I know there will be a lot of dramas like this to watch. It is not unique, contrary, it's very simple, but sometimes simple is all we need."

My Note: This show will have a second season!

Reviewer's Rating: 8.5

My Rating: 8.5

Mydramalist Rating: 8.2

Asianwiki Rating: 7.3

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