Title: Thirty-Nine, 39
Episodes: 12
Genre: Melodrama, Drama, Tragedy, Friendship, Family, Romance
Story: 7 out of 10
Characters: 7 out of 10
Cinematography: 7 out of 10
Korean Drama Thirty-Nine could have managed its strong story better
Story
Mi Jo, Chan Young, and Joo Hee are best friends since they were in high school. Mi Jo is adopted and she is now a skin doctor. Chan Young is an acting teacher, though she was dreaming of becoming an actress herself. And Joo Hee is a makeup salesperson who is shy when it comes to her romantic life. However, their life is about to change when Chan Young discovers that she is terminally ill.
Korean Drama Thirty-Nine is a melodrama about three thirty-nine-year-old women who deal with their family and life problems.
The drama starts by revealing the outcome of the story, as well as introducing the main characters.
The story progresses after that by having the three friends trying to cope with their upcoming loss.
However, the romance was predictable and cheesy and often stole the screentime from the main plot, which was more interesting and intense.
The dynamics between the friends and between them and their families were on point as well. They were also the reason for the tear-jerking moments of the drama.
Characters
Mi Jo is a successful skin doctor who manages her own clinic. She is a sweet person, despite her dynamic business character.
Son Ye Jin was delightful as always.
Watch Son Ye Jin’s other drama KDrama Crash Landing On You
Chan Young is a wannabe actress who has resulted in teaching others how to act. She is a strong person and a pragmatist.
Jeon Mi Do gave a strong performance.
Watch Jeon Mi Do’s other two dramas KDrama Hospital Playlist 2 and KDrama Hospital Playlist
Joo Hee is shy and the quiet one of the group. She is sensitive and positive.
Kim Ji Hyun gave an emotional performance, the complete opposite of her role in Artificial City.
Watch Kim Ji Hyun in her other works Korean Drama Artificial City, KDrama Hometown Cha Cha Cha, and K Drama Romance is a bonus book
Seon Woo is a dermatologist who is friendly and supportive.
Yeon Woo Jin was really sweet.
Watch Yeon Woo Jin in his other works KDrama Search and KDrama I Wanna Hear Your Song
Jin Seok is having an affair with Chan Young. He was forced to marry his wife and stayed with her due to their son. However, he is in love with Chan Young.
Lee Moo Saeng was a nice side character.
Watch Lee Moo Saeng in his dramas KDrama The Silent Sea, KDrama Melting me Softly, KDrama The world of the married, and KDrama Chocolate
Hyun Joon is a young chef who has opened his own restaurant. He is struggling with his love life.
Lee Tae Hwan was a nice addition to the cast, though he didn’t have much screentime.
Watch Lee Tae Hwan’s dramas KDrama Secret Royal Inspector and KDrama Touch
Cinematography
The drama presented the story in an interesting way, with the result being known to the viewer right from the start.
Overall
My overall rating for the Korean Drama Thirty-Nine is 6.5 out of 10. The drama had a strong story, but it didn’t handle it well, resulting in a just decent drama.
How about more dramas like Thirty-Nine?
- KDrama Recond of Youth
- KDrama Hospital Playlist
- KDrama The Innocent Man
- KDrama Our Beloved Summer
- KDrama A piece of your mind
- KDrama The World of My 17 Season 2
- KDrama Work Later, Drink Now
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