Something About 1 Percent is a surprise hit in the year 2016. I was prepared to drop it after 4 episodes, but boy I fell in love with the kiss scenes, lol I mean the story. *wink
As Lee Jae In (Ha Seok Jin) sedated my grieving heart from Scarlet Heart Ryeo, it pushed me back to meaningful existence with his sweet smile and steamy gazes. This amazingly done rom-com darted cheesy and predictable. Even now I still wonder how I got so addicted with everything so unadorned about it.
- Main Cast: Ha Seok Jin | Jeon So Min
- Network & Episode Count: Oksusu
Quick Review
- Plot Trajectory: Consistently engrossing with sweet ending
- Plot Pace: Nicely-done
- Character Portrayal: On-screen chemistry of love pairing at its best
- Writing: Remarkably penned full of heart-fluttering moments
- Watch on a binge or intervals?: Either choices apply
- Crowning Moments: Swift & Sweet Story-telling |
- Romance/Addictive Meter:
- Overall Rating:
- Rewatch Value:
- K-Dramas of Similar Vibe: | Coffee Prince | Secret Garden |
Something About 1 Percent Peak Points + Musings
Swift and Sweet Story-telling
With its swift format following how web dramas usually are, it managed to fully explore the story with each closing chapter, and that’s a feat hard to maintain given the limited minutes for online dramas.
The lead couple’s chemistry is spot on in delivering those knee-weakening scenarios courtesy of the dapper lead man and the spirited heroine. It will make any girl squeal on her pillow as the drama generously displayed heart-fluttering scenes every chance they can get.
I swear you can feel how melting the kisses were by Jae In and it literally crosses the screen straight to your parted lips. For those who religiously follow Korean dramas, we all know how the trend is for the lip-lock scene — fish-like and boring, so be prepared for strings of whoa! and kyaaa! on those extended smooching frames because Ha Seok Jin and Jeon So Min know how to feast on the romantic ride and will put you on a lovestruck-fangirl-trance and turn your eyeballs to hearts. *kkk
Predictable Plot Overshadowed by Endearing Couple
The premise of a contractual relationship has tendencies to overkill rom-com tropes if not executed with the right amount of love chemistry progression. What made me hooked on the story of Da Hyun and Jae In was how their romance happened like how it should be – by sharing conversations, bickering, and meaningful events.
They are in a clear agreement that strings will not be attached only to succumb to the emotion that sprung because they willingly involved time to spend with one another. They were intending not to cross the wall they set initially, only to be struck by the reality of how binding shared memories can be in a relationship.
Something About 1 Percent is brilliant in creating simple situations for the main leads and turning them into cohering pieces that fulfilled a stunning love narrative. The vibrancy of the heroine’s character complements the mercurial temperament of the lead man leading to a charming yin-yang romance.
It was refreshing to feel a romance drama that is not fortified with misplaced conflicts and negative vibes. It may not be that polished or creatively conceived with twists and turns and top actors that can make such a romantic drama spree amazing. But its heartfelt and pure storytelling that made me pick it as my favorite 2016 K-Drama Rom-Com.
Series Afterthoughts
There was no special frosting and an extraordinary premise that Jae In and Da Hyun went through to arrive at that moment when they realized they love each other. They were just there letting love happen through their shared memories.
The simplicity of the romantic narrative won me over. It made me reminisce about those unadulterated girl crushes I had when I was younger. Something About 1 Percent engrossed me because the love progression came in so natural and sweet. Something that pierced those old love memories I had when they were not yet nightmares. *chuckles
Focusing on the sparks and connection was what was so efficient in this love chronicle. The conflict thrived to whether the love couple will disregard their feelings toward each other after the relationship contract; or surrender to each other, make the relationship real and face together the varying world they have – armed with their steadfast love.
It could be because of the consistent candied tone, the sigh-inducing kisses, the committed on-screen relationship of the actors and the nicely-paced, yet crisp storyline that made the series such a charming treat for k-drama fans this year.
I can’t count the ways how much I like it anymore. But one thing is for sure, I will miss the earnest love couple who accidentally found romance in the most remote possibility ever. A beautiful love story sometimes does not need to be elaborated. It can be as simple as it can get if we can feel the heartfelt love flowing.
Love does not ever happen in an instant. You’d be lucky if you recognize it happening at the moment.
Photos: oksusu
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