My favorite new K-drama is here and Mon-Tues will be owned by tvN‘s cohabitation rom-com This Life is Our First. As suspected when I heard the premise and saw the first promos, this is the K-version of hit J-dorama Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu (We Married as a Job or the literal translation title of Runaway is Ashamed But Helpful) which spawned a hit dance routine and elevated the careers of leads Aragaki Yui and Hoshino Gen.
It’s not a direct adaptation since the backgrounds and whys of how leads Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki end up living together are different, but done in a way that makes This Life meaningful with the Korean influences and a story all its own. So far it’s fantabulous and also the Jung So Min show as she is luminous, lovable, and shining so bright I’m getting full blown Yoon Eun Hye in her prime flashbacks. Lee Min Ki nails his slightly Aspergers character and is the perfect foil for Jung So Min’s warmth and 30 year old womanly hopes, dreams, and despairs. I love this drama so much already!
This Life is Our First has solid for cable ratings that are on the right trajectory: episode 1 got 2.023% AGN nationwide which went up to 2.647% in the second episode. The supporting characters are amusing in their own way and there are plenty of good well meaning people along with the smattering of more self-absorbed ones to keep the conflicts alive to press the story forward. Can’t wait for next week when the fake marriage begins, and more house cat in all their living room scenes please!
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Seriusly !we married as a job's k version??
Yes! First episode gives the vibe, second episode solidified that!
Now will definitely watch it..lol
It's definitely a rip off from the Japanese version except that the female lead came in as a housekeeper first, rather than a housemate. I've watched the first 2 episodes and it was an easy watch. I wasn't too keep on Lee Min-Ki cos I couldn't forget his sexual assault case where got mysteriously acquitted.
I am so on the same page with you Ms. Koala! I love this drama so far. I haven't always loved Jung So Min in her roles but this character is so engaging and somehow more genuine. Looking forward to more episodes.
I love this drama already. The premise is not new but the they execute it in a way it looks refreshing. I love the fact they are not developing the otp relationship right off the bat, instead they introduce our leads everyday life to how they met later feels refreshing. Really good first 2 episode.
Lee Min-ki's character really makes me laugh out loud several times
I'm loving all aspects of this drama, especially the cat! Also, apart from the OTP, the two side OTPs seem interesting as well.
Totally loving this one!! Glad you're enjoying this one too!!
I am sooo excited about liking a drama...the series that came out a few month back just were not my cup of tea....but I am loving this drama a lot.
He reported his own roommate especially he pee in refrigerator?? Rofl.
I was pleasantly surprised how solid the first two episodes was also. I thought it had similarities to ‘Full House’ but with more relatable characters.
"Buamdong Revenge Social Club" even achieved higher ratings. The drama rose to gain 4.8% by episode 2, means performing better than this drama.
I don't enjoy TLIMF. Mainly because Lee Min Ki gave me a creep. And co-habitation in K-dramas feel very stale.
avenger social club has no sub for now so idk if it will pick up to the int-audience.
Roco of the year. Simply amazing and easy to catch. Love the chemistry of stouc and cheerful character. Jung So Min is really reminds me of Yoon Eun Hye. Like her alot. Naturally cute.
Buamdong had better ratings doesn't surprise me since it has lots of senior actors but TLIMF has no star power plus Lee Minki sexual case but the show is too charming to be ignored. Waiting for more episodes.