MBC Three Colour Fantasy: Romance Full of Life
Romance Full of Life is a six-episode drama starring Yoon Si Yoon as its main lead, So In Sung. The drama circles around So In Sung, a slow, weak and clumsy character who has been failing the police academy exam for four years. In Sung participates in a high-paying medical experiment which changes his life.
So In Sung has a very positive and beetle-like personality which Yoon Si Yoon portrays very well. I don’t think anybody else could’ve done a better job. I loved how even after he changed there were minor things that kept him linked to his original self. For example, his eyes had the same dreamy/carefree look as before.
Jo Soo Hyang plays the female lead in this drama. Her character, Wang So Ra, perfectly and realistically balances So In Sung’s optimistic and dorky aura. She shows the frustration, anger, confusion and fear of a struggling unemployed person – something that was missing in the other characters. Even though I understand why, Wang So Ra was a pretty dead character. She was too worn out.
From the supporting roles, Kang Ki Young stole the show with his role, Jo Ji Seob. It is no lie that this man literally brings any role to life with his comedy.
Generally, the acting wasn’t outstanding but commendable. Kang Ki Young and Yoon Si Yoon stood out as they nailed their comedic side. They also proved that they can work the bromance magic with absolutely anybody. Jo Soo Hyang was mediocre. She left a mark on the audience when she starred in School 2015, but I wouldn’t be surprised if anybody forgot she acted in Romance Full of Life.
I DEFINITELY loved the Kim Seulgi cameo and how it linked to Queen Of The Ring – another series in the Three Colour Fantasy trilogy.
I loved the gist of the drama and the message that came with it: “Real success is when you work hard as yourself and achieve your dreams – not when you use shortcuts to get what you want in life.” An applause for the attack on people who use their parent’s names and sources to get a position (Claps). That was a well-timed and laudable strike. However, I felt like they dragged the entire main leads longing for each other concept too far. Instead, they could’ve given us more insight on what So In Sung can do now that he’s strong. But then again, this was primarily a rom-com.
Overall, Romance Full of Life is undeniably worth binge watching. It has the comedy, the romance and, obviously, the plot for a good drama. Although, most of the time I wish a web-drama was a full twenty-episode one, in this case, it would’ve lost its charm had it been a full series. Here's how I would rate it:
