Fight For My Way (2017)

I am so glad I saved this drama to marathon on a weekend. It is a very cute romantic comedy with equal doses of both. I laughed so hard at times that my husband had to come from upstairs to find out what I watching that was that funny. THe drama starts really slow and I lost interest before the end of the first episode when it was first released. However, I love all of the actors so I decided to give it that second try. Once past the slow beginning the episodes pick up speed and draw you in -- you become invested in each character and their career choices and challenges. What makes a good rom-com exceptional is the romance first -- there was definitely none lacking in this drama. You were on a whirlwind of romance constantly and the scenes were realistic and the dialogue plausible. This was not a drama filled with endless flashbacks -- it progresses to the final episode which is nicely concluded at episode 16. I cried a lot -- because it is a drama with feelings. This was a hidden gem for me. It is one you definitely should watch if you are a sentimental cry baby like me or just like to watch the dynamics of male/female relationships.

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Watched in March/April 2019, finished on 8th April 2019.

review from 2019:
A lovely slice-of-life show with a great ensemble of characters.
I loved the first half, but I felt that the second half was messy and concentrated on the wrong things... Solid romance built on a life-long friendship was a highlight of the show and Ae Ra was a blast to watch as a character. Needless to say that the whole cast was amazing, especially the two leads.

However, some scenes/aspects made me really uncomfortable (how the community treated Ae Ra's mom) or downright disgusted (how Ae Ra's dad beat up Dong Man with a hanger, I hate that this kind of physical violence is played for laughs in k-dramas). 8 solid stars!

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This is my first ever review on this website and I am looking forward to write more because these reviews have helped me so much.
Starting with why did I choose to write my first ever review of this show clearly states the place it holds. This show is among those shows which carry the power to make you fall in love with everything in it instantly. It's light, good-paced and funny. Let me review it more precisely.

STORY : If you've already gone through the synopsis, I won't write it here and just simply tell you that it doesn't have a much story to tell. It's not complicated. It's more realistic and you will love this thing about the show. No cliches, no Rich man-Poor woman romance, no repetition. Like I mentioned, the pace is really good, you can't get bored. Writers have done a perfect role in not extending unnecessary shit and keeping it really simple and good. It clearly witnesses the struggles of youths, searching for jobs, enduring failures and yet, standing strong to fight back whatever comes.

CAST : I SIMPLY LIVE FOR THIS CASTING. What more do you want? I already knew who Kim Ji Won was and she never failed to impress me. I did not know who Park seo joon was and OH MY GOD, beloved DONGMAN impressed me (ignore the fangirling part, I really really adore this human being) The fantastic four is perfect. Casting Directors, Cheers! for making this show more fun with this stunning cast. Choi Ae-ra (Kim Ji-won) charms leave a very strong impact. Park seo joon wins heart in many places like "that failed kiss when joo-man enters in the room", "the traffic accident dialogue of Girly Girl Episode" and of course, when he imitates Ae-ra's charms. Song ha yoon (seol-hee) and Ahn jae hong (Joo-man) are perfect in their roles. I liked how Seol-hee wanted to become a good wife from the beginning. AND HOW CAN I FORGET, I ESPECIALLY, LOVED THE COACH'S ROLE. Kim Sung-oh was amazing and so, overall, Cating IMPRESSED me a lot.

OST : Okay, let me start with one of my most favorite Osts of all time, 'Ambiguous by BTOB' it's cheerful and the moment it starts playing, my nostalgia makes me want to watch that show again and again. It's wonderful.
Other Osts like Good Morning by Kassy, Miss you, Arieband perfectly fits, these osts are played wherever they're required. Good Morning by Kassy is that soothing song which carries the potential to heal and make you fall in love. I love the official soundtrack of this show and it kinda impresses me how they always work a lot on their Osts in these shows.

Watch it because it will leave you hooked right from the first episode.
"it's not 'youth is for being in pain', it's 'youth is for making trouble" ; "It's better to live as if you don't have a dream. If you do have a dream, you feel sorry for yourself. Must everyone have a dream, anyway? Even if I don't have a dream, the world goes 'round just fine" and some more powerful lines get stuck inside your brain. Watch this show for the sake of freshness it carries. :)


Happy Binge-ing!

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I really enjoyed this drama. The acting of the entire cast is great and the story is well written too. The friendship of the main leads (played by Park Seo Joon and Kim Ji Won) is so much fun to watch because it seems so real. All four of the friends portray a very believable friendship, but between the main two it's especially good. The situations the friends are found in, whether it's their bar on the roof, or their walks to work in the morning, all feel like absolutely normal parts of their lives and it was nice to see friendships that were easy to relate to and even identify with a bit.

One other nice thing about this drama is that there are several side stories that draw your attention as well, instead of being totally focused on just the main two characters. You come to care about the side characters and there is even a small mystery that is intriguing to try to figure out.

I give this show two thumbs up for sure.

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Touching

Good show, not much cringe or exaggerated moments which is nice. The fighting subplot feels a bit weird and the choreography isn’t always the best but it doesn’t detract from the show too much.

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Keepin' it real!

This show goes down easy like a lozenge or whiskey, or whatever is your preference! Park Seo-Joon is one to watch. His last few series are gold. He has the Midas touch due to his a) Masculinity b) Sexiness c) Charisma d) Comedy e) Versatility...Well the list goes on, you get the point. He's different from the typical Kdrama leading man. The show's main question is 'Can men and women just be friends'? And the answer is NO, especially if he was my friend! ;) Kim Ji-won is well cast as they couldn't have a conventional beauty play female lead, it just wouldn't have worked with the storyline. The scenes were they are all kids are so cute in reference to their backstory to present day. I love the honest & real dialogue between the leads as it's sooo romantic & funny, and as only Park Seo-Joon can deliver ( he had a similar effect on me with 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim'? )I wasn't really convinced by the supporting actors love story, but they only serve as a prop to support the main characters so it's no biggy. They could have used his younger sister more as she was a pivotal motivation for him giving up his dream, but you can't win them all. I really enjoyed the soundtrack, it was very catchy, upbeat & fun which really complemented the drama. But one thing that really impressed with this drama was that it didn't drag! Up until the last minute I was still engaged and I think it was due to the clever plot device that introduces Aera's mum's backstory towards the end which kept it going, however the question of whose mother she was confused me the first time I watched it as I kept thinking is Ko Dong-Man's mother his real mother...whaaaatt??? And it just felt a bit messy. Also because they were freed from the usual Kdrama tropes they had more room to be creative. It's a story of 4 kids who grew up together, yes none of them became super rich and successful by society's standards, but the important point was that they all ended up following their dream and their poverty didn't stop them from accomplishing that, which is a really hard thing to do and I think that's what made this drama stand out, it's about you & me and utilising what we've got to be happy in this world were people can be easily forgotten when they grow up due to financial & family responsibilities.

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Man... what a journey. I truly loved this drama and I'm so sad that there were only 16 episodes tho but I love the way they have ended it tbh. I wish there was a new season but this drama really made me cry a lot fr and it's because the whole drama felt so real and all the struggles that they've been thru really does teach us that no matter what you're going through, there will always be someone right besides you and this drama did a great job at it, Although the story wasn't the best but it was definitely good on how they tried their best and that's what makes this drama so authentic. The actors on how they played their characters were so on point too and gosh I just love their acting and how they put it together with their acting, I love them all broooo! Finally The music really is the best like for realllll, I have all the OST songs in my playlist and I've been playing them on repeat everyday lmao! I FKN LOVE THIS DRAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

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A sweet slice of life?

Okay so this was my second time watching this drama and let me tell you I'm not one to rewatch a lot of dramas.
So fight for my way is supposed to have a slice of life, romance, friends to lovers trope and it delivers these beautifully.
Nowadays dramas have started reducing the number of episodes which is something I really appreciate and so this time I felt like fight for my way was a bit too long and it definitely could've been cut short a bit.
This drama very beautifully portrays the ups and downs in a ordinary person's life and how there's always better days ahead.
Let's talk about the cast.... they were just amazing I've seen quite a few of their works and they did not disappoint here. They really did a wonderful job portraying the characters and their emotions.
The reason why I've given this drama a 9 and not 10 is just because there's a lot of background secrets and quite a few things that would not normally happen to a person. Also just seeing the leads get looked down upon and devastated and having breakdowns all the time was a bit too much for me.
Overall this is definitely a must watch.

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This drama was really emotional
It melted my heart many times
SEO joon never failed to make my heart jump out of my chest
It was exactly what I need to watch this time
It was fluffy, cute with nice plot

But as usual
THE END
It was rush and weird but happy one

I loved the second couple so much as the main couple

the subtitle wasn't great which made the drama wasn't understandable many times

The story was normal but wasn't boring at all
Liked they had normal life away from being rich and arrogant
Highly recommended
Definitely loved it

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Cute !

I recently stumbled upon one of the best rom-coms I've ever watched. It all began when I came across an adorable scene featuring the female lead on TikTok. While the storyline isn't groundbreaking, it beautifully revolves around childhood best friends turned lovers. What's unique is how they serve as each other's anchor long before officially becoming a couple, having known each other for nearly their entire lives.

Both characters, Ko Dong Man and Choi Aera, harbor individual dreams - Dong Man aspires to be a Taekwondo athlete, and Aera dreams of becoming a television anchor. Despite their undeniable talent, their journeys towards realizing these dreams are fraught with challenges. Their on-screen chemistry is palpable, characterized by playful banter and heartwarming moments that toe the line between sweet and cringy.

As for the second leads, they failed to capture my interest, appearing rather dull in comparison. However, the main actors and actress deliver commendable performances. Ji Won, portraying Choi Aera, showcases remarkable versatility, effortlessly transitioning between emotional, cute, and angry scenes. She's truly a gifted young actress. On the other hand, while Park Seo Joon's acting is solid, I found his emotional depth slightly lacking compared to his comedic prowess. Perhaps this drama didn't fully showcase his range of skills.

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