The premise here is not unusual. Yoon Son Ah is the sunbae (boss) and Chae Hyun Seung is the hoobae (subordinate who is learning). Son Ah has lots of experience and he has basically none. We are talking about a company that makes and distributes cosmetics of all kinds. However, this is really a tale that presents several couples, one of which is these two, who have what I would call an "unbalanced" relationship, in which one person clearly has more love to share and a bigger emotional investment in the relationship than the partner does. Because these two are connected in a working relationship, the fact that they are seriously attracted to each other develops more slowly than it might otherwise. She goes "kicking and screaming" and he is all in much more quickly. He just loves her. Just because she "is". Added to all that is the angst of trying to keep the relationship secret, and not open to the work group they are affiliated with. That of course, is a waste of time, as they all figure it out promptly. However, they are only one of several relationships in the drama which encounter the same imbalance. This is about real life, not some fantasy. Hyun sung has sisters, and they all seem to have the same issue in one way or another. Either they or their partner is much more emotionally invested in their relationship than the other.
Rowoon owns this show. He is entirely engaging, sweet natured, and loveable the entire time, and in love with a woman who has been seriously hurt in love - recently. He is patient beyond belief. He rarely asks for anything for himself, but always steps in as a protector when least expected. Jin Ah-Won is really good as the sunbae, Yoon Song Ah. She has a strong personality, but she is tiny compared to this "bear" of a man who loves and protects her. But the road to happiness for them has speed bumps. It takes her time, and some distance, to truly understand what a miracle has happened in her life, and what she must do to protect that.
I really enjoyed this and will probably watch it again. I particularly applaud Rowoon for a totally believable and on spot performance. I really hope to we more from him in the future.
Rowoon owns this show. He is entirely engaging, sweet natured, and loveable the entire time, and in love with a woman who has been seriously hurt in love - recently. He is patient beyond belief. He rarely asks for anything for himself, but always steps in as a protector when least expected. Jin Ah-Won is really good as the sunbae, Yoon Song Ah. She has a strong personality, but she is tiny compared to this "bear" of a man who loves and protects her. But the road to happiness for them has speed bumps. It takes her time, and some distance, to truly understand what a miracle has happened in her life, and what she must do to protect that.
I really enjoyed this and will probably watch it again. I particularly applaud Rowoon for a totally believable and on spot performance. I really hope to we more from him in the future.