'Last Summer' is capturing viewers' attention as a "chemistry hotspot" among its characters.
KBS 2TV weekend miniseries 'Last Summer' (directed by Min Yeon-hong, written by Jeon Yu-ri) colored living rooms with fun through the rich chemistry created by the diverse mix of characters led by Baek Do-ha (played by Lee Jae-wook) and Song Ha-kyung (played by Choi Seong-eun). Not only romance but also intriguing subepisodes were added, earning praise that it has truly risen as a chemistry hotspot.
First, the core of the work, childhood friends Do-ha and Ha-kyung, delivered bubbly fun as they constantly bumped into each other after reuniting two years later. At Do-ha's suggestion, the two began living together in the "Peanut House," and though they bickered, they gradually seeped into each other and created excitement. But this peaceful atmosphere was instantly shaken when Do-ha's American friend Yoon Sohui (played by Kwon Ah-reum) appeared.
Added to this was the presence of Seo Su-hyeok (played by Kim Gun-woo), who brought changes between Do-ha and Ha-kyung and increased the viewing pleasure. Su-hyeok's honest direct approach toward Ha-kyung and the comfortable yet subtle current that flows when the two are together stimulated Do-ha's jealousy and made the love triangle even more solid.
Especially in episode 6, the ending in which Ha-kyung tells Do-ha that she has started dating Su-hyeok shocked viewers. This made people curious about Ha-kyung and Su-hyeok, who are no longer writer and opposing counsel but lovers, and about how Do-ha's emotions will be shaken by their relationship.
The combinations that serve as the work's energy source are also receiving great love. The protagonists were Do-ha and Ha-kyung, who struggled to obtain consent for the public project, and the five village chiefs of the "Pavensers." The scene in which Do-ha and Ha-kyung play yut under the supervision of the mothers' association president (played by Lee Su-mi) with the village chiefs to gain consent for the remodeling project of Pattan High School maximized the warm charm of 'Last Summer' and provided rich spectacle. Also, the sight of the five village chiefs coming to the front of the house where Do-ha and Ha-kyung decided to live together to offer a cheerful morning greeting created a friendly atmosphere.
In this way, 'Last Summer' did not rely solely on romance, presenting a seamless variety of combinations from the taut tension delivered by the love triangle to the cheerful and warm human chemistry shared with the townspeople. Through its diverse chemistry, it raises expectations to a peak for the ever-changing relationships and episodes these characters will show in the remaining episodes.
[Photo] KBS 2TV 'Last Summer' capture
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