Drama Digest –
This story revolves around the lives of four friends. After high school, life began to take them on various paths. Though their hopes of becoming a great band kept them going, they quickly found that life demanded more of them than it had in high school. San Ha, who starts working part-time, has little time to think about anything other than the present, and he hasn’t heard from his buddies in decades. On the verge of giving up hope, his pals return, bringing with them a new drive to see their ambitions realized.
Now that they are ready to make their ambitions turn into a reality, the four friends rent a practice space from an inexperienced coffee shop owner who is determined not to give up her Cafe. With a whole new universe of challenges ahead of them, this unbreakable group of friends is determined to let nothing stand in the way of their aspirations. But do they succeed in turning their dreams into reality? Watch the series to know more.
The Feel-Good Part –
Some of the situations were unexpected, which added to the audience’s excitement. Certain scenes are relatable to the viewers which ignite their curiosity to know what happens further. It displays a lovely bond of friendship among the four, which is something that every viewer adores.
The Disappointing Factor –
The way the story began was relatively slow and monotonous. Though the runtime was short, the story needs to be portrayed in such a way that captivates the viewers’ interests. More information about the series’ setup may have been provided. The editing occasionally falls short, and the subsidiary narratives should have been better developed. The series might use more fascinating twists to keep its energy alive rather than simply portraying the story.
In-Depth Analysis –
Cafe Kilimanjaro, a 2020 drama directed by Kim Kwang Eun, is a lovely narrative full of music and aspirations. It gives a wonderfully mellow vibe. Some things are left unsaid, merely hinted, presumably because it’s so short (less than 15 minutes per episode), yet it still manages to seem spaced and calm. The plot and finish are both primarily satisfactory. There is no actual conflict, no true villain, no real violence, and nothing genuinely frightening or exhilarating. “Even though there is no kimchee, this ramen is amazing,” as one of the characters says, pretty much sums up the entire storyline.
Star Power –
This drama casts Viini (San Ha) and Nahyun (Tam Mi) as the main characters, while there are Choi Si Hoon, Park Chan Kyu, Baek Jin, Joo Eo Jin, and Bae Jin Yea in supporting roles. The series is enriched with performances ranging from extras to main characters.
Overall Opinion –
This 2020 drama is sweet and pleasantly upbeat. If you love light-hearted k-dramas, this one is for you.
