When the Weather is Fine shares warmth that can melt frozen hearts wounded from the past.
Other than snow, When the Weather is Fine portrays how the cold reality can also numb people who once used to be optimistic. It radiates a warm narrative that gradually progresses into a story of healing with multiple realities to reflect on.
- Main Cast: Park Min Young | Seo Kang Joon
- Supporting Cast: Lee Jae Wook | Kim Hwan Hee | Moon Jung Hee | Im Se Mi | Jin Hee Kyung | Nam Ki Ae | Kang Shin Il | Choo Ye Jin | Yang Hye Ji
- Streaming Sites: iQiyi | Viu
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When the Weather is Fine Quick Plot Recap
Leaving Seoul, Mok Hae Won (Park Min Young) comes back to Bukhyeon-ri, the town where she grew up. She intends on helping her aunt run their guesthouse, Hodu House, but business has ceased long ago.
Eun Seop (Seo Kang Joon) runs Good Night bookstore, and he meets Hae Won again after she has come back to their town. Hae Won, who used to be a cello teacher at an academy, is now hired in the bookstore and has also become a member of the book club.
Romance develops between the two as Eun Seop has also had a crush on Hae Won ever since high school. Being involved in each other’s lives, they both face and uncover their experiences from the past.
When the Weather is Fine Series Peak Points
Books, Coffee, and Warm People in the Cold Weather
Combining books and coffee is enough to radiate a warm and homey atmosphere, and adding warm people to the picture makes the ambiance better. Eun-seop’s life where he writes blogs, reads books, and enjoys coffee is congruent with his calm personality. He runs Good Night bookstore, and his character represents a peaceful life that some people may long for.
A book club that exists in Bukhyeon-ri also adds to the warm atmosphere of the drama. A welcoming group where both the young and the old bond over their common love for books, exhibits how warmth can be found despite the cold weather.
Revelation, Forgiveness, and Healing from the Past
Romance is not the only focus of this drama, it has also shown portions of the life of Hae-won, and also the people around her. In the beginning, she recalls her life in Seoul where she worked as a cello teacher in an academy.
As the story progresses, she faces her old friend Kim Bo-young (Im Se Mi), who was one of the reasons why she has a difficult time trusting people. Moreover, she also discovers the secret her aunt and mother have been keeping.
The sides of the people surrounding Hae-won are also revealed, and these confrontations pave the way to the process of healing.
Delicate Discussion of Heavy Topics
Handling various social issues, the drama was written with great consideration from the point of view of people who have experienced similar instances. Its portrayal of heavy scenes was carefully thought of, emphasizing the reality that others experience, and cannot talk about easily.
Hae-won’s aunt is a writer, and one of her manuscripts holds all the thoughts and feelings that are difficult to express verbally in real life.
In the series, Hae-won’s aunt, as well as her mother, wears sunglasses. Although it may not be for the same reason, the series has raised awareness about abuse to its viewers.
When the Weather is Fine Series Musings
Seo Kang Joon and Park Min Young aced in portraying their characters’ personalities. Lee Jae Wook has shown a new adorable side of him, different from his characters in Search: WWW and Extraordinary You.
Watching this series is like having a quiet friend who has a lot of stories to offer. The beginning may appear to be slow and dull, but metaphors in the characters’ lives may be already observed at its start. Moreover, it also progresses into a series with heartwarming characters and valuable lessons.
I enjoyed the bond of the book club, and it was touching to see the characters’ individual stories. Wise words from the literature they covered in the series can inspire viewers to reflect on life. Life may sometimes be exhausting, and this drama captures that feeling while offering comfort to people who can relate.
It’s enjoyable that this series offers a serene narrative, but also brings valuable topics that society needs to discuss. Hae Won’s life in Seoul represents the exhausting life in a fast-paced society, where people in positions tend to abuse their power.
Diving deeper into the story, Bo-young’s broken friendship with Hae-won teaches that forgiveness and healing are not instant. As for Eun Seop’s family, we can learn that a warm family can be found even though blood relations are absent. Lastly, for the topic of abuse, the series has successfully oriented its viewers on various aspects and thinking processes of people involved.
A Simple yet Comforting Definition of a Good Life
A good life can be defined in various ways, and oftentimes people think it should be grand to be called a good life. This series imparts a valuable understanding of what a good life is, which can be words to live by.
Satisfaction with eating well and sleeping well can be called a good life. Although the statement may sound ordinary, it actually holds a deeper meaning. Eating and sleeping well could show how one can live peacefully.
In a fast-paced society where pressure is high, sometimes these two mundane daily tasks are hard to fulfill. A good life does not necessitate obtaining awards and other material things. Sometimes, finding inner peace, and having a good night’s sleep is enough to be considered a good life.
Watch When the Weather is Fine, now available on iQiyi.
Photos: JTBC
