Netflix's original drama "Our Unwritten Seoul" is a new romance human drama genre that is gaining huge popularity in the summer of 2025 as it goes viral among office workers and K-drama fans. The setting of twin sisters switching each other's lives may sound a bit unrealistic, but the world we live in is more dramatic, and the drama is so dense and interesting that I think we can turn a blind eye to such a bold setting.
The reason why it's attracting attention as a summer holiday recommendation
'Our Unwritten Seoul' is highly recommended as a drama suitable for the school vacation season and holiday season. The reason is not only because it is fun, but also because it is a drama that is perfect for binge-watching due to its immersive story structure and an interesting story that seems to develop slowly but makes you curious about what happens next. At first, it took me a long time to start because I thought it would be just another boring drama. Several students recommended this drama at the same time, and I started to wonder if I should really watch it, and once I started, it definitely had a magical charm that made me want to binge watch it all after watching just one episodes. Also, the visual beauty and soundtrack are so well-made that it’s a good piece to watch if you are a K-drama fan.
Stories and characters that office workers can relate to
Another reason why office workers are drawn into the 'Our Unwritten Seoul' is because of the human relationships and conflicts within the organization that reflect reality. The problems that the main characters encounter while performing their roles in an organization with a similar structure to the workplace remind many office workers of familiar situations. The irresponsibility of the leader, the egoism of the insiders, and the choices made to survive in the face of external threats are so sharp that they stimulate the trauma of office workers. Also, the fatigue and helplessness felt by the main character who is bullied at work in the repetitive daily life are emotions that any office worker can sympathize with. The process of switching each other's lives and awakening that main character experiences as she is thrown into an unknown world is not just fun, but also provides reflection and stimulation. The more tired people are of their daily lives, the more meaningful this drama is. In particular, this drama deals with mental health in a realistic and warm way. All the characters in this drama are normal people with their own stories and shortcomings in the past, and this drama can be said to be a story about all these characters healing and growing together.
Directing skills that enhance immersion
The greatest strength of 'Our Unwritten Seoul' is its excellent directing ability, in which various stories are harmonized with three-dimensional characters at the same time.It consists of a total of 12 episodes, and the story of conflict between characters and the secret of Kim Rosa unfolds in earnest from the middle. In particular, the lighting, color, and scene conversion techniques are excellent, making it impossible to take your eyes off. The ending of each episode feels like it was filmed with an old camcorder. The rusty editing leaves a deep impression, as if watching an old drama. One thing that must not be missed in this drama is the dual roles played by the main character Park Bo-young. Park Bo-young, who plays twin sisters, expresses the different personalities of the two sisters clearly and in detail, allowing viewers to follow along without getting confused about who is who. The subtle changes in habits, expressions, and speech patterns are truly appreciated the second time you watch this drama. The acting of the male lead, Park Jin-young, is also praiseworthy. Personally, I didn't remember any particularly memorable acting from this actor's previous works, but in this drama, he finally showed perfect acting as if he was wearing his own clothes. He is honest but also has flaws, and he admits them and doesn't hesitate to show his flaws in the process of growing. Even if everyone says it's true, if it's not him, he's willing to shout no and face it with confidence. He perfectly controlled the tempo of the character Lee Ho-soo, who has a gentle charisma but never overdoes his emotions. He continued to act like a calm lake (his name in the drama is 호수 which means lake), but at the end, he admitted that his decision was a hypocrisy hidden behind the pride of choosing for the person he loves, and his acting was very convincing as he exploded with emotion. In addition, actress Won Mi-kyung, who played Kim Ro-sa, was a gem of an actress that I discovered too late. Her eyes perfectly conveyed the emotion without saying much. I was so curious while watching the drama that I looked her up and found out that she was an actress who rose to stardom in the 1970s. I think she really did a great job with her beautiful and restrained acting. In addition, Ryu Kyung-soo and Im Cheol-soo are familiar faces, but I can't quite remember which works they're from. They seem to have completely imprinted their presence through this drama. Both actors did a great job of portraying three-dimensional characters. They're actors I'm looking forward to in the future.
This drama will be a source of healing and a stimulus for them to dream new dreams. If you need a work that goes beyond simple entertainment and gives you something to think about, then binge-watch 'Our Unwritten Seoul' right now.