Drama Digest –
A show with a unique concept, Can I Step In ? is all about mature men seeking love. A show with a casting director like Joo Hae Jae, he has done his job at the best level to pick the right men and the right woman for this show. Men from all over South Korea participate in sizzling chemistry with the contestant, a woman, onboard in the hope of a connection between them. Mature men showing their needs for charming and responsible women are exceptionally beautiful to watch. The five different types of relationships formed between all the five men and a single woman are not only creative but fun to watch.
The Feel-Good Part –
The most astonishing thing is it has independent and mature men finding a lasting connection from such a promising platform. Men are seldom labelled as “trying too hard to be a man” or “too mature” for trying to show their love side and the need for a connection, so this show breaks all myths and misconceptions and carries forward to make a revolutionary show. The issues and confusions formed between the men regarding the woman seem natural and authentic.
The Disappointing Factor –
The negative part of the show is the repetitive concept that is being used multiple times all over the Asian Drama World. Many drama series and shows which being made on such topics as finding love on a platform and it is sometimes worn out crux to be used. Many people avoid watching shows that focus on such concepts entirely. The focus on men’s careless needs on this show takes away the real meaning of the show. It brings the young woman in a negative light of being someone with a wrong intention.
In-Depth Analysis –
Men from all over Korea are picked to participate in this show and have gone over many games and competitions to find their perfect partners. The young woman is also participating in a company with the men in the hope of finding the best partner. This show has a similar concept to shows like The Bachelor, an American sitcom show. Being slightly different, it also shows Asian men being as “modern” as American men, and it fights off the stigma of being traditional for Asian men.
Star Power –
Hwang Bo Reum Byoel playing as Alex Soo Kyung, the only woman contestant of the show, is the favourite of the show. She is brave, independent and intelligent to tackle all competitions and eventually, she is successful in finding her better half. Viewers respect her a lot, and she deserves it. Besides her, the other men, like Ahn Seung, Sang Hae, Kim Tae and Ji Baek are also appreciative with realistic acting and honest approach to their acting skills. They deliver their dialogues in the most authentic way possible. They appear honest and genuine in every sense, and that brings another charm to watch the series.
Overall Opinion –
A friend-friendly show with much drama and plot twists is a must watch!
