This is my kind of romance drama. A love story beween Choi Ung (Choi Woo Sik) and Kook Yeonsu (Kim Da Mi). It begins in High School when they’re selected to film a documentary about a girl who is ranked first in school and a boy who is completely different from the girl. Their interaction is so cute, the bickering makes them feel comfortable and brings them closes to each other.
At the end of the documentary, they started dating, and Ung even sucessfully got into the same university Yeonsu applied to. But then somehow Yeonsu wanted to break up which left Choi Ung feeling down. He’s so desperate that he couldn’t sleep. Thankfully, Ung had his family and his best friend, Ji Ung, as support system. They share the same name, Ung, and \become as close as brothers. Ji Ung has his own life story, always feels like he can’t be the main character in his own life. The Ung-Ung friendship is so precious, I adore it!
Long short story, after 5 years, Yeonsu and Choi Ung meet again. Yeonsu has become an event organizer, while Ung is now a sucessful artist who draws beautiful buildings and architectural designs. Since their high school documentary has gone viral, the production team decide to film a new documentary about them. Ji Ung who’s now working as a PD at the production company, is assigned to as the director. The twist?… Ji Ung secretly has a crush on Yeonsu, his best friend ex-gf even though he really knows how much Ung truly loves her and has never been able to forget her despite their break up long time ago.
The romance between Yeonsu and Ung feels soooo deep and real. I dont know if it’s because Woosik and Dami had previously worked together in The Witch Movie, but their chemistry is just incredible. Though at first Yeonsu and Ung tried to ignore their feelings, but the second documentary helps them open up. Slowly they realized they can’t live without each other. Despite their own personal problems, they remain each other’s source of comfort.
Not only is their romance interesting, but the personal stories of each character, Yeon Su, Choi Ung, and Ji Ung are also well-developed. It truly feels like these characters exist in real life.
Teenage Yeon Su was someone deeply insecure about her poor upbringing, with only her grandmother to rely on. She worked hard to survive, which is why she acted cold toward others and eventually broke up with Ung.
Meanwhile, Ung is a calm and easygoing guy, but he struggles with abandonment issues. It was tough for him when his father left him as a child. Though he eventually found a loving family, the pain remained, shaping his character. He had no clear goals in life and simply went with the flow. Yeon Su needs words of affirmation, while Ung expresses love through actions.
And of course, I can’t skip Ji Ung, played by Sung Cheol. His melancholic expression perfectly suits the role, and he absolutely nailed it. He feels incredibly lonely because his mother often left him, but he found comfort in Choi Ung, his best friend who always listened and supported him.
Hm… maybe the only character I don’t want to talk about is NJ.
I love the details that the director and writer put into this drama. For example, Ung fell in love with Yeon Su at first sight. The book they read in high school. The fact that Ung never draws people, except for Yeon Su (a spoiler revealed at the end of the series). And so many other little details that make us feel deeply attached to this couple.
I also love how each episode title is taken from famous movies, like 3 Idiots, Love Actually, and more, each one perfectly relating to the story. Plus, the script is just perfect.
Ah, it’s been a while since I’ve been this into the romance of an on-screen couple. I love them so much with all my heart, wish the characters were real! Huge respect to Kim Da Mi and Choi Woo Sik for portraying them so well. Their chemistry is incredible… the way they look at each other TT.
By the way, I’ve completely fallen for Choi Ung’s character. The way he treats Yeon Su, his family, and his best friend is just so charming. I need someone like him in my life!
I’m definitely rewatching this drama. All 16 episodes are absolutely worth it. I love everything about Our Beloved Summer – the leads, the details, the realistic ending, the background music, and the whole squad. Honestly, I could brag about this drama all day, but this post is already too long, hahaha.
Watch on Netflix
My fave OST is Drawer by 10CM, it’s so beautiful. I keep playing it on repeat.
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