Private Lives (2020)
10/10
Not promoted properly on Netflix, but definitely a MUST-WATCH!
21 October 2020
Warning: Spoilers
The first ep was already so much fun - and already scammed us by not showing the male lead. :))

By the second ep, they were feeding us with the explosive chemistry of the Pangyo Newlyweds couple (which Seohyun and Ko KyungPyo have become known for mmmooonntthhhs before the actual drama started airing) - but, oh, plot twist! That ending!!

The 3rd and 4th episodes deprived us of the lovey-dovey scenes we had come to expect from the week before, but oh my God were they filled with so much intrigue and the right amount of comedy that it was hard not to get hooked on the dialogue. The 4th ep, in particular, was so enjoyable people were already saying it was the best so far. But then came episode 5!

The best episode yet! It answered a wholllleee lot of questions that have been piling up over the course of two weeks, and was a real turning point for the story thus far. From here on out, we're going to be seeing these scammers in action, taking on the big conglomerate that's controlling the bigwigs in the country. Not only that, we're set to look forward to the reunion of Joo Eun and Jung Hwan - I honestly am SO ready to see them together onscreen for more than just a minute in an episode!

It's understandable that the presentation of the story can get a bit confusing from time to time with all the time jumps, but if you just pay attention to the story that's unfolding, it's easy not that difficult to comprehend. And by the time you get to the 5th episode, a lot of those flashbacks just make a whole lot of sense all of a sudden. The writer should justly be applauded for weaving such an interesting web of characters and plots! <3 The cinematography is gorgeous, it really does feel like a movie! And with so many plots and subplots presented per episode, it's like watching different genres rooted into one story.

If those aren't enough reasons to watch the show, then get onboard for the visual feast that is Seohyun playing the con-artist with multiple personas, Cha Joo Eun. Ko Kyung Pyo's Lee Junghwan is also a feast for the eyes. When both of them come together? MINDBLOWING CHEMISTRY! <3 <3 <3

Netflix isn't even promoting the drama (and they've promoted all the other kdramas that have come out so far really well), but it's been doing so well in South Korea, ranking #1 most watched daily for 6 non-consecutive days, and in the top 5 for about 10 (?) consecutive days. That's a testament to how great this drama is! A definite must-watch! <3

I can't wait for tomorrow's episode!

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