Hard to imagine a dashing popular comedic writer falling in love with a woman who has absolutely no appeal in appearance. Even harder to imagine was the story has the male lead actually proposed marraige to the same woman with a reason stemming from an adoration of her smile and inner beauty. Yet, I realised, only much later, that the drama was scripted base on a true love story between a variety- show writer and a female comedian - whose looks won as much laughter as the actress playing the role in the drama.
Most of such comedies have the less appearance of character morphing into a stunning person with a sudden fashionable sense. But this drama totally caught me off guard - not only did the female lead remained beautiful only from the inside, she was happily married to the handsome writer with 2 children.
The story captured me from the start till the end, and I love the concept a lot. It was a very unique love story. Although it portrays a certain degree of reality (no matter how much we yearn to we can never resemble the models in fashion magazines), yet there is also a tinge of fiction - we are so blinded by appearances and stereotyping that loving someone for their inner beauty is becoming such a fantasy only told in stories and drama serials. A paradox, I would say.
Despite all the arguments, I still find the lovestory refreshingly innocent and beautiful. It is the innocence of such love that captures the attention of most women living in this century; those who are still single and longing for a soulmate. We've seen enough breakups to last us a lifetime, and we hardly find the words 'ever after' as promising as before. The conclusion of the drama lends us the courage to once again find the light and warmth for our love lives.
The fact that this drama is telling a story of 2 soulmates who actually found themselve in this real world binds me more to it. I was truly touched to the core and can never stop thinking about the marvel of it. The beauty of the story is truly beyond words. If there is a chance, I would love to meet the couple and congratulate them for finding each other. The path to discovery must have truly been exciting and adventurous.
Watch the show if you have the fate to come across it someday.
