"Twenty Again," continues to offer a delightful alternative to the often contrived plot devices of K-Dramas that focus on the exploits of people in their thirties and their collegiate counterparts. While "Twenty Again" premiered with the plot of a downtrodden housewife on the brink of divorce, the drama has developed into a light-hearted romantic comedy. The series recently shifted its focus towards the burgeoning love line between Ha No Ra (Choi Ji Woo) and Cha Hyun Seok (Lee Sang Yoon).
Episode five opened with a stunning confession from Hyun Seok. The theater studies professor introduced No Ra as his girlfriend, to the dismay of her soon-to-be-ex-husband, Kim Woo Chul (Choi Won Young). Hyun Seok clarified his statement to admit that they were only high-school friends, after seeing the reaction from Woo Chul. The infusion of this scene at such an early point in the series provides relief for audiences who were enraged by the plot development of Woo Chul and his affair with Kim Yi Jin (Park Hyo Joo).
Here are four more reasons why "Twenty Again" keeps getting better.
1. "Twenty Again" examines issues that effect 20-year-old college students and people over 30.
The tvN drama provides brilliant insight into issues that plague women as they approach 40, particularly the sentiment that they did not achieve their fullest potential during their younger years. Over the course of four episodes, "Twenty Again" poignantly covered several serious issues like sexual harassment on college campuses, death, and divorce. Divorce-themed programs are often melodramatic, but the tvN series proves that people are often revitalized by the opportunity to try out new relationships.
2. Choi Ji Woo and Lee Sang Yoon have excellent on-screen chemistry.
Their portrayal of No Ra and Hyun Seok is endearing and nuanced. Hyun Seok and No Ra are adorable as they transition from high-school friends to lovers.
3. The series hilariously depicts the lives of college students and their professors.
College life can be daunting, with the demands for good grades and the desire to lead a balanced social life. Professors often seem of out of touch, but "Twenty Again" provides insight into how their lives overlap with their students.
4. A Pink's So Na Eun and Kim Min Jae have a relationship dynamic that is relatable for anyone who have tried to juggle school and dating.
As the campus power couple, they bridge the gap between daydreaming humanities students and stuffy economics scholars.
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).
