Drama Digest
The drama is based on a single mother named Dong Baek, who lives in the small town of Ongsan. She grew up as an orphan and runs a bar to take care of her son Pil Gu. Hence the people of the town gossip about her, but a police officer named Yong Shik loves her. He even cares for Pil Gu as his son. In the meantime, Dong Baek’s ex-boyfriend, Kang Jong Ryeol suddenly, reappears in her life. She dated him before, but as he is a renowned baseball player, they kept their relationship hidden. Despite this, Dong Baek tries to find happiness in Yong Shik, but there appears a serial killer whose target might be Dong Baek. Can Yong Shik save Dong Baek? Will Dong Baek and Yong Shik be happy together? Watch the drama to know how the story unravels.
The Feel-Good Part
The plot of this drama is heartwarming and touching. This is a tale of a single mother, Oh Dong Baek, who struggles to bring up her young son. The story tells about her devotion to her only child. The scenes are well portrayed in that it makes your heart warm. You can feel a motherly love while watching her scenes.
On the other hand, Hwang Yong Shik, the police officer, likes her and tries to court her. His presence is like a smell of fresh air in her life as well as in the drama. His character is supportive and comical yet hardworking. The scenes between them are beautiful and realistic.
The OST of the drama is ear soothing.
Star Power
Kang Ha Neul as Yong Shik and Gong Hyo Jin as Dong Baek is perfect for their roles. As a single mother who dreams of a successful future for her only son and struggles to survive in society, Gong Hyo Jin has performed well. Kang Ha Neul as Yong Shik’s acting is worth appreciation. He didn’t fail his fans with his acting. Other supporting casts also did well.
The Disappointing Factor
Besides a heartfelt relationship between a struggling mom with a supporting and kind police officer, there is a side story of serial murder cases in the locality. Sometimes that portion feels forced in the plot. Otherwise, this drama has a warm and touching plot that will warm your heart.
In-Depth Analysis
The drama is more than a typical romance between the leads. It tells a realistic story of life. Her struggles for her only son point out that how much mothers sacrifice to bring up their children. A mother is kind enough to sacrifice for her child and sometimes selfish too for her child.
This drama shows that even if you plan something, it does not always get fulfilled, just like her bar is not doing well like how she has expected.
Society is always hard on single mothers. The drama depicts that sad reality very well.
A supporting and kind life partner is a blessing in life. This drama tells about such a couple who are fated to meet and stay with each other forever as well as such couples who are meant to be broken.
This drama has shown that a child’s achievement is the parent’s biggest achievement in life.
Overall Opinion
Overall this is a family drama with bits of happy and sad moments. The drama gives you a warm embrace while watching. Viewers should give it a try. This drama is definitely worth your time.
