Directed by:
Jeong-hyo LeeComposer:
Hye-Seung NamVOD (1)
Episodes(16)
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Episode 1 (E01)
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Episode 3 (E03)
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Episode 12 (E12)
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Episode 13 (E13)
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Episode 14 (E14)
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A gifted writer who's the youngest editor-in-chief ever at his publishing company gets enmeshed in the life of a former copywriter desperate for a job. (Netflix)
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Although the story starts out as a big cliché, it gets away from it pretty soon and we can only watch this very enjoyable adult story about the employees of a publishing house. Oddly enough, they were all believable characters, had very good chemistry with each other, and Lee Jong-suk gave everyone a nice smile before leaving for his mandatory service to his country. This is not a suspenseful drama, there are no complex plots or big sweet romance. All of these elements are present in the series to a nice degree, so that when you watch it, it's like you're really looking into someone's life – with all of their sorrows and joys. The series comes together, and although I don't really like noona romances, this one was really my speed. It’s an added bonus if you like books. It's an enjoyable slice-of-life show that I probably won't watch again, since the one time was enough for me, but I'm glad I did because it made for a pleasant eight weeks. (I was quite annoyed that the main character's child was only glimpsed there occasionally, and then only on the phone; otherwise she wasn't really there at all. Nobody cares about kids anymore... :-D). It even has Czech subtitles on Netflix, so go ahead and do it legally!
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A series that marginally addresses a very topical issue. Finding a decent job is no small problem for Korean women who have had a child or, heaven forbid, gotten divorced. And I just love it when a film or a TV show has an educational message. Plus, when the show is very adult, balanced, has a great plot and actors who downright enjoy their roles, I couldn't be happier. Jong-seok Lee's is clearly the best role, in my opinion. He and Na-young Lee were (surprisingly) absolutely perfect for each other, and for perhaps the first time ever, I found him incredibly endearing. I wouldn't have thought he could have such a nice rapport with an older actress. With Na-young, I'm glad I finally got to enjoy her in a series again after a long time. This great piece is also a beautiful profession of love for the books. For characters who work in publishing, one would expect them to be well-read, or at least somewhat intelligent and reasonable. And that's exactly what they are. And it's a beautiful thing to see. Stories from life, different characters, and of course romance. If you like books, don't give it another thought, put it on right now. 5 stars.
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