"Twenty Again" premiered with strong ratings for a Friday and Saturday evening programming on the cable network, tvN. "Twenty Again" combines the storyline of a family series with a coming-of-age drama as the drama explores the life of Ha No Ra (Choi Ji Woo), a recently divorced stay-at-home mom.
While she excels at domestic skills, No Ra is viewed as uncultured and undereducated by her ex-husband, Kim Woo Chul (Choi Won Young). He abandons their relationship to pursue, Kim Yi Jin (Park Hyo Joo), a 36-year-old single professor who teaches incoming students about love and marriage.
No Ra harbors the hope that she can repair her relationship with Woo Chul if she returns to college. However, her hopes are dashed when a physician tells her that she has six months remaining in her life, due to pancreatic cancer.
"Twenty Again" could approach the subject matter from a melodramatic angle, but the series provides a refreshing, comedic perspective on contemporary issues.
Here are four reasons to watch "Twenty Again."
1. Choi Ji Woo is delightfully upbeat as a stay-at-home turned college student.
"Twenty Again" provides a unique perspective on the experience of Korean adults who attempt to return to college. Choi Ji Woo infuses the role of Ha No Ra with youthful wonder.
2. Lee Sang Yoon returns as the leading man in a series whose script is meatier than "Angel Eyes."
Lee Sang Yoon was endearing in the 2014 SBS drama, "Angel Eyes," but it wonderful to see him portray the nuanced character, Cha Hyun Suk.
3. "Twenty Again" explores the ability to recapture one's youth from a more realistic angle than "Miss Granny" and similar tales.
Ha No Ra recaptures her youth when she enrolls in college, but without the supernatural aspects of "Miss Granny."
4. A Pink's Son Na Eun and Kim Min Jae are an adorable collegiate couple.
Kim Min Jae gained attention with his debut role in "Persevere, Goo Hae Ra" and is poised to build a large fan base with "Twenty Again." He is well matched with A Pink's Son Na Eun as a college couple whose differences as similar to those of his parents.
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About the writer: Adrienne Stanley is a contributing editor for KDramaStars. She is also a contributing writer for KpopStarz, MTV Iggy, Viki and CJ Entertainment's KCON blog. Her passions include a love of K-pop and Asian drama. When she is not writing, she is hanging out on Twitter (@retrogirladdy).
