If you want to see K-drama but are not a big fans of the usual romance, give Misaeng a try. Misaeng is about office politics, battle among the juniors and power struggle among those mid-career who are working hard to get to the top. The casts are a combination of good looking young actors and veteran actors.

I admit, I am close to dropping Misaeng. I can’t stand the frustration I feel in episode 1. This is not because the story is bad. It is the first episode, it’s got to be good. I hate it because of what happened with our protagonist, it angered me. But I push forward. This is only my second K-drama and recommended by a good friend that I trust.

I am glad that I completed Misaeng. I love it. I can relate to the story.

Another drama about one struggle in this injustice world. Nothing will change, the privilege will have a better chance in life. This is the reality. Misaeng showed that it is important to acknowledge your privilege to avoid projecting your own biases onto others. We can’t choose how we were born but we can choose how we live our life and move forward.

Shi Wan definitely can act. You don’t need grand gestures to show emotions. His character, Jang Geu Rae, is an amazing person. He knows what he wants. He knows with his background, the only thing to move is to endure hardships and be resilient. I got to see the character grow over time, such a pleasure to watch. Kang So Ra plays Ahn Young Yi beautifully. A strong and smart woman who understands that everywhere, women have to work harder to get noticed and acknowledged. She is not just a visual in Misaeng. In fact, every character is that good and plays an important role. I ended up browsing about Kang Ha Neul a lot! The chemistry among all of them is amazing. The story flows easily. The conflicts are realistic. Kudos for the production team.

If only Misaeng can cast another person to play Choi Young Ho. I mean, really? There must be other senior actor outhere rather than giving the role to him.

I want to end this by quoting Tomorrow by Han Hee Jung. This soundtrack song became one of my favourite songs because of its beautiful melody and heartbreaking lyrics. This is my own interpretation after reading the English translation: the traces of my past will face tomorrow’s hardship by making a promise to fly to the blue sky and reach my dreams.

Watch: August 2020