Been consciously putting Happiness on my waiting list since it aired; not because I have too many shows to watch, but more to my dislike of zombie stuff although I did watch Train to Busan and Kingdom, and quite loved the latter.
A few episodes in, I’ve come to love both leads and was convinced that Han Hyo Joo had better chemistry with Park Hyun Sik than she did with her other male leads (Dong Yi and Moving) . I was surprised on how compatible both to each other and couldn’t really see their age difference (They are 4 years apart IRL; I googled)! PHS did so well in this drama that he has made it to my short list of idol actor that I enjoy watching, joining Im Si Wan and Do Kyung Soo.
While I loved the leads wholeheartedly and was rooting for them from the beginning, I nearly lost it with most of the residents of the apartment. They were mean, rude, stupid, selfish, and ungrateful bunch of people. I’ve seen one too many people like them IRL that I do not wish to see any on my screen. I was really close to giving up to this show if not for the leads. Somehow, I ended up on the discussion of ep 12 the drama here and after reading the comments, decided to stick to it and I couldn’t be happier that I did so.
The show was successful in showing to the viewers that rather than afraid of the virus outbreak and the monsters it created, it was much more horrifying having real monsters around us. Humans are the pure monster indeed when they lack of the qualities that differentiate them to animals. I liked the idea that the better way to prevent the infected from turning into a monster was to put them close to their loved ones.
I’d say it was already a win when the show was successful in selling its points, I could overlook the flaws easily (mostly on how on earth after that many victims, the drug was still circulating and the SK government didn’t do anything about it and other small plot holes/illogical parts). I am glad to add this drama to the list of dramas I enjoyed this year. And who would’ve thought it’s a zombie show? I’ll be sure to check the writer in the future. Ah, it seems that Ahn Gil Ho loves this kind of opening. It is very similar to FoS.
I’m glad you enjoyed the show! And yes! Hyo Joo and Hyun Sik are lovely together.
If it wasn’t for W, I think this would be my favorite ship involving Han Hyo Joo.
Cay_sbtgoG
October 19, 2023 at 8:03 PM
Been consciously putting Happiness on my waiting list since it aired; not because I have too many shows to watch, but more to my dislike of zombie stuff although I did watch Train to Busan and Kingdom, and quite loved the latter.
A few episodes in, I’ve come to love both leads and was convinced that Han Hyo Joo had better chemistry with Park Hyun Sik than she did with her other male leads (Dong Yi and Moving) . I was surprised on how compatible both to each other and couldn’t really see their age difference (They are 4 years apart IRL; I googled)! PHS did so well in this drama that he has made it to my short list of idol actor that I enjoy watching, joining Im Si Wan and Do Kyung Soo.
While I loved the leads wholeheartedly and was rooting for them from the beginning, I nearly lost it with most of the residents of the apartment. They were mean, rude, stupid, selfish, and ungrateful bunch of people. I’ve seen one too many people like them IRL that I do not wish to see any on my screen. I was really close to giving up to this show if not for the leads. Somehow, I ended up on the discussion of ep 12 the drama here and after reading the comments, decided to stick to it and I couldn’t be happier that I did so.
The show was successful in showing to the viewers that rather than afraid of the virus outbreak and the monsters it created, it was much more horrifying having real monsters around us. Humans are the pure monster indeed when they lack of the qualities that differentiate them to animals. I liked the idea that the better way to prevent the infected from turning into a monster was to put them close to their loved ones.
I’d say it was already a win when the show was successful in selling its points, I could overlook the flaws easily (mostly on how on earth after that many victims, the drug was still circulating and the SK government didn’t do anything about it and other small plot holes/illogical parts). I am glad to add this drama to the list of dramas I enjoyed this year. And who would’ve thought it’s a zombie show? I’ll be sure to check the writer in the future. Ah, it seems that Ahn Gil Ho loves this kind of opening. It is very similar to FoS.
Me while watching the show:
tabong is ironing the crosswalk
October 19, 2023 at 11:12 PM
I’m glad you enjoyed the show! And yes! Hyo Joo and Hyun Sik are lovely together.
If it wasn’t for W, I think this would be my favorite ship involving Han Hyo Joo.
Cay_sbtgoG
October 20, 2023 at 12:19 AM
I remember watching W, and was puzzled throughout the series. No wonder I don’t remember watching it.😄 Me and my selective memory.
tabong is ironing the crosswalk
October 21, 2023 at 11:06 AM
I feel you, my memory is like that too. Hahaha.