Drama Digest
It is a black comedy political sitcom about an Olympic gold medalist, appointed as minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, facing a kidnapping incident of her husband, a political critic. Lee Jung-Eun (Kim Sung-Ryung), a former national athlete, is appointed minister of culture, sports, and tourism. She is a political rookie with a spotless reputation. However, she had not anticipated accomplishing much, she manages to avoid any scandals as the president-elect serves out the final year of his term. She suddenly finds herself in the spotlight, making her a potential legit contender in the upcoming presidential race. Choi Soo-jong (Jung Seung-Kil), Shin Won-hee (Lee Chae-Eun), and Kim Soo-jin (Lee Hak-Ju) are her closest allies who help her manage an excessive amount of problems.
The Feel-Good Part
The show provided a realistic view of how the government functions. For a politician to properly serve out their tenure without making any mistakes, there are countless permutations and combinations to consider. Lee Jong-Eun has exhibited incredible character growth. Her journey was stunning, going from a weak-minded athlete turned minister to a great manipulator. Every mistrust and incident served as a teaching opportunity for her, and in the end, she could disprove the entire debate convincingly.
The Disappointing Factor
The first few episodes were uninteresting, but the last episodes were interesting and captivating. The plot of the story seems underdeveloped. Many issues undoubtedly called for more in-depth discussion. However, the flawless acting and the dark humor made up for the weak premise.
In-Depth Analysis
In Political Fever, the amount of issues Lee Jung-Eun must handle grows until they merge into one enormous storm, in contrast to traditional episodic programs where conflicts are resolved after an episode or two. Lee Jung-Eun first only sets out to establish a committee to investigate sexual attacks on sports. Still, many things are going on, including the kidnapping of her fictitious intelligent husband, Kim Sung-Nam (Baek Hyun-jin), the schemes of a crafty rival, North Korean relations, harassment from a right-wing church leader who likes to grope his male brethren, and negative press.
Star Power
The actors are talented. They played their characters skillfully and graciously. The crew and the staff supported each other well and gave an extraordinary outcome.
Overall Opinion
It’s an intriguing drama with a dark sense of humor. The drama immediately captures the attention of the audience. It is a massive success in the Korean industry. It is captivating and well worth watching.
