I spent last weekend catching up on OCN fantasy thriller procedural Black and gushing all over it, but that’s like one amazing meal compared to the consistent afternoon snack that has been sustaining me for the last five weeks in tvN rom-com This Life is Our First (Because This is Our First Life). Last week’s episode 10 broke 4% ratings to hit 4.197%, a huge milestone for this low key cable drama that is succeeding in the now rare feat for a romance drama. For those who haven’t started, this is the best slice-of-life type K-drama take on romance I’ve seen in years, yes it’s loosely based on hit J-dorama We Married as a Job (Nigeru wa haji daga, yaku ni tatsu) but has adapted it uniquely for Korean issues and sensibilities. Leads Jung So Min and Lee Min Ki deserve all the accolades for this success, they are spot on in their performances and chemistry. I can’t wait for the final stretch to see how this strangers-to-marrieds-to-friends-to-lovers journey wraps up.
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Because of the preview for episode 11, I have restrained myself from watching the last two because I want the full meal. This show is good in its reality of romance and touches on issues as it relates to sexual harassment/discrimination in the work place, how does one value oneself as a person, perspectives on marriage and how one lives their life to name a few. I like all the characters of this show. My only issue with it is that I do not see the perpetrators being punished or fully confronted for said action its like somewhat brush aside. I wish they dealt with that.
This is one show to me needs a 2nd season - because this is our first life. 2nd season can look at the 3 pairs now fully in a relationship and the challenges of that. How are the OTP going to be as a real married couple, what about her dream as a writer is she going to continue or go on her own by being a novelist, not just scripts - she could do one on her own life. When HR and WS get married is she/they going to find out the real deal, Ma and Su Ji dates - would she leave her toxic workplace by then and start on her own as a CEO. What would their relationship be like? The hope for a 2nd season open for possibilities which are a lot.
Looking forward to the next episode.
I’m enjoying their onscreen chemistry also. I can’t believe there is only 6 episodes left and really hope the storyline can wrap up theirs love story nicely.
I watched Revolutionary Love, While you were Sleeping and this Because It's our First Life. I'm so delayed now with the first two. Only BIOFL has been steady it has been my Monday excitement .
Truly truly a beautiful drama for me. No fantasy just real life.
The lines "
I wish you are not going to have a daughter like me"
is a gem!
This drama has consumed my life. I desperately wait for Monday's now and till then hear the OST on repeat.
Preparing myself for massive withdrawal symptoms when it gets over. :D
Me too!!!!!!!
the writing is so good... acting is perfect. All characters are well-thought out and nicely portrayed. Background stories make sense and there is no boring moments. A very refreshing drama which easily consumes an hour's time with much satisfaction. Good Entertaining! I like Jung So Min, and I am surprised that I can tolerate LMK :-)
LOL Lee Min Ki is one hell of a versatile actor man.I like Jung so Min but her acting range has a limit,good thing her character is really good here.But Nam Sae Hee, only few actors can pull off
I like this drama but I find it still nowhere as brilliant as "Live Up To Your Name".
LOL
Agree. And this drama is not even that low key or less hyped compared to LUTYN. The promo for this drama is everywhere on soompi and so many platforms but I saw close to none promos for LUTYN and yet still delivered outstanding ratings.
Anyway, This Life Is Our First is still a cute drama and a heartwarming one too.
This is probably because Soompi and Viki are under the same ownership so Soompi will have more info on dramas on Viki. Viki unfortunately didn't get LUTYN.
I've watched LUTYN as well and I must say that they're of different genre.
It's fantasy versus real life. While LUTYN caters a great majority of audience (male,children and grandmas) BTLIOF's audience, I believe is limited to women from teen-agers to ajummas. Hence, the difference in ratings.
Performance wise, actors of BTLIOF, lead or supporting, are well received by critics.
*raises hand* Yep, LUTYN withdrawal sufferer here!
Best drama so far, this year! As I wait for the new episodes, already re-watching previous episodes... haven't done that before. The opening sequence for Ep 9 where he held her hand until they were home, with the briefest of dialogues... brilliant!
One of the best if not the best drama of 2017
ever since Goblin, I haven't found drama that makes me follow religiously without dropping it midway. But this, caught me from the very beginning and still satisfies my until now (which I hope to continue til the end). very realistic portrayal of all the characters, the comedy is done with justice (not cheap slapstick as many dramas do), and deep conversation and narration that make you think along when you watch it. I hope it'll reach even higher rating, or even if it won't, it's still one my favorites so far.
I've been looking for an awesome new drama to watch and boy this one hits all the right spots for me this is my favorite show that is airing right now.