Follow your ‘Golden’ heart
Aim high and reach for the stars. That’s often the life goal given to lowly K-drama protagonists. Indeed, conquering the jagged road to success makes for an addicting Koreanovela, whether it’s about love and family, work and career, or moving up the socioeconomic ladder. Veteran screenwriter So Hyun Kyung weaves all those themes in her soul-crushing pseudo-fairy tale while offering her characters an alternative (ergo, realistic) version of the adage: Aim and reach for your own standards for success —there is no singular path and only you can chart your own.