r e w i n d n o t e ♥︎

i just finished watching a kdrama called country princess (2003). you might also know it as a the funny wild girl or by its korean title, wi-poong-dang-dang geu-nyeo. for those of us who grew up watching these shows, it’s a total trip down memory lane. everything about it screams early 2000s, which i personally love. it’s the kind of show that’s heavy on the feels and all about dramatic fate and family secrets... :o

then there’s keum hee, who is basically the show’s main antagonist. honestly, this character drove me up the wall sometimes. she’s ambitious and clearly has some deep-seated insecurities, which is why she acts out so much. you spend half the show rolling your eyes at her choices. her rivalry with eun hee is the main engine of the plot, and it gets super intense. the show makes you really invested in their complicated relationship; are they sisters, rivals, or both?

the plot covers a lot of ground: love triangles, business battles, and of course, the big family secrets. there are multiple guys involved, which means lots of emotional drama and mixed signals. the corporate side of things is also pretty intense, with backstabbing and career struggles. the big moment in the show is when the truth about their births finally comes out. it’s a massive reveal that forces everyone to face their past mistakes and deal with the consequences. the ending is a typical k-drama wrap-up; it ties things together nicely but also leaves you feeling all warm and a little sad that it’s over.

now, for my rants, because there are a few. the melodrama is on another level. i swear, these characters love to suffer. there are so many times where a simple conversation would fix everything, but instead, they choose the most dramatic option possible. why couldn't they just use their words! keum hee’s decisions, in particular, were often so frustrating and selfish that i wanted to jump through the screen............ also, the pacing can drag a bit in the middle, and some of the conflicts feel a little repetitive, like they’re just trying to fill episodes. but honestly, that’s part of the charm of these old shows.

despite the eye-rolls, country princess is a solid watch. it's a character-driven story that really makes you feel things. if you love classic k-dramas and a good, emotional journey, you’ll enjoy this one. it’s def an earnest show that stays with you :P

rating: 7.5/10

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