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*** Spring Fever (2026) ***
(Prime 12 1:10 eps)

[!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

A wronged teacher from Seoul escapes to a small seaside town. Determined to avoid more problems, she lives a dismal existence. Until a thug, who is not what he seems, steps into her life.

On the surface, it's silly fun & crazy antics done really well. But as well-written Korean dramas do, this one has at least another layer: If we hide the truth, can it be forgotten? How misperceptions can be overcome with the power of solidarity. & a few good life lessons thrown in.

Beautiful scenery, & fun OTT tropes. Great acting with a special nod to the lead school kids. Lots of fun hijinks made possible by the crazy muscles of the cartoonish ML. Colleagues provided some nice side stories & there was enough crime & hidden family secrets to keep the interest alive, but not too intense.

#SpringFever #스프링피버 #AhnBoHyun #안보현 #LeeJooBin #이주빈 #ChaSeoWon #차서원 #ChoJunYoung #조준영 #LeeJaeIn #이재인

Soompi: Latest K-Pop, K-Drama, Korean Entertainment News (2024) [Unofficial]Feb 8

Watch: Ahn Bo Hyun, Lee Joo Bin, And More Showcase Great Chemistry While Filming Romantic Scenes For “Spring Fever”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.soompi.com/article/1817938wpp/watch-ahn-bo-hyun-lee-joo-bin-and-more-showcase-great-chemistry-while-filming-romantic-scenes-for-spring-fever

Soompi: Latest K-Pop, K-Drama, Korean Entertainment News (2024) [Unofficial]Feb 2

Ahn Bo Hyun And Lee Joo Bin Are Met With A Surprise At The Village Festival In “Spring Fever”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.soompi.com/article/1816546wpp/ahn-bo-hyun-and-lee-joo-bin-are-met-with-a-surprise-at-the-village-festival-in-spring-fever

Whoosh Jan 28

#kDrama #WhooshReview

*** Spirit Fingers (2025) ***
(Viki 12 0:55 eps)

[!!CW!! Synopsis & non-spoilery review.]

Again, the synopsis fails. I had no interest until I saw the talented ML in "Spring Fever" & recalled mentions here. Yes, in a way, a typical coming of age, teenage angst story, but done in such a truly *delightful* way! This is the screenwriter's only credit & I'm hoping for more. Sets & costumes are also great.

Shy FL meets a nonjudgmental art group & begins to question her life, values & the parents that imparted these things. The group is composed of people ranging from 20s to 40s & they invite a couple of older teens to breathe some fresh air into the group. The story looks at relationships in various forms & at different points. How does believing in yourself & having confidence affect your opportunities & abilities?

Funny, irreverent, full of soul, & wonderful acting.

https://mydramalist.com/748441-spirit-fingers

#SpiritFingers #스피릿핑거스 #ParkJiHu #박지후 #ChoJunYoung #조준영 #ChoiBoMin #최보민 #ParkYouNa #박유나