As “Queen of Divorce” has solely 4 extra episodes to go, the story is beginning to wrap up. There had been a number of revelations in episodes 7 and eight, and the relationships between our most important and aspect characters are slowly progressing as effectively. Most of the scenes had been nice; nevertheless, a number of additionally got here out trying half-baked. Here are 4 well-written points and one flawed side of episodes 7 and eight of “Queen of Divorce.”

Warning: Spoilers for episodes 7 and eight forward.

Well-written: Sara Kim and Ki Joon’s mature relationship

Time and time once more, Sara Kim (Lee Ji Ah) and Dong Ki Joon (Kang Ki Young) have confirmed that they’re probably the most mature but energetic Ok-drama {couples} by way of their nice communication abilities. One of essentially the most overused plot units in romance dramas and films is miscommunication. If the characters don’t know the motive of their love curiosity or are unaware of the total context of a state of affairs, then that enables the producer to tug the story longer on the expense of a weak plot. However, that’s not the case in “Queen of Divorce.”

At the tip of episode 6, the viewers is led to imagine that Sara Kim kissed Ki Joon as a result of she noticed her ex-husband No Yul Sung (Oh Min Suk) spying on them. Now, as a lot because the viewers would have beloved a romantic kiss to occur between the primary leads, the total context makes the scene much less intimate. However, on the very starting of episode 7, Sara Kim doesn’t truly kiss Ki Joon however steps away when she hears Yul Sung’s automobile transferring away. Of course, like all regular human being, this act leaves Ki Joon confused. She continues by saying, “You used me first,” referring to him becoming a member of Solution to study extra about Yul Sung. Before Ki Joon explains that he joined the workforce for her and her solely, she leaves.

But earlier than the episode ends, Ki Joon explains his place, and similar to that our most important leads are again on monitor.

Well-written: Kim Young Ah

For a number of years, one factor has turn into prevalent within the media and that’s the character of the “strong woman,” devoid of all feelings and all the time a Mary Sue. That’s why the character of Kim Young Ah (Son Ji Na) feels so actual and well-rounded. Sara Kim meets Young Ah at first for her profit, however we get to study extra about her when she visits Solution. However, her case is a bit completely different than all the earlier Solution shoppers. She doesn’t need Sara Kim’s assist in finalizing her divorce however prevents it.

At first, it’s straightforward to imagine that the final word purpose behind her request is in order that her divorce wouldn’t decrease her reputation among the many normal public, resulting in fewer votes within the subsequent election. However, her reply shocks everybody—she cares about her children greater than her profession. As the youngsters usually are not biologically hers, she doesn’t have custody of them, and a divorce means she must dwell away from them, which she may by no means think about. While in most tales, stepmothers are proven to be evil, it’s refreshing to see proficient politician Young Ah combating for teenagers that she didn’t give beginning to however loves greater than her life.

Well-written: Kwon Dae Ki and Kang Bom’s romantic arc

Kwon Dae Ki (Lee Tae Gu) and Kang Bom’s (Seo Hye Won’s) romantic arc has been hinted at for the reason that first episode. The clear giveaway was their banter; that’s the way it all the time begins. However, their story has been slowly transferring ahead since episode 6 when Bom confirmed him the scars on her arm. That motion confirmed whether or not she trusted him sufficient to let him find out about her trauma. And in episodes 7-8, we noticed them turning into extra flirtatious. Dae Ki even shouted, “You are not my type,” which everybody would agree means he, in actual fact, likes her.

Plus, each Lee Tae Gu and Seo Hye Won have chemistry that helps carry the characters to life on display screen. Someone ought to rent them as most important leads in a romantic comedy quickly!

Flawed: Sara Kim being a passive hero

One of the primary the reason why viewers had been excited throughout the premiere week of “Queen of Divorce” was the fun that comes with a workforce of clever folks serving justice. However, it looks like the Solution workforce, and Sara Kim particularly, has taken the again seat and turn into a passive hero in her personal story. Instead of utilizing her mind to unravel Young Ah’s case, she is being handed the answer (no pun meant) on a silver plate.

The finest instance of that is when Sara Kim needs to assist Young Ah get custody of her children. Soon, we’re proven that Young Ah’s son is taken to the hospital. She rushes over there with Sara Kim and finds out that Young Ah’s husband Yoo Min Chul (Oh Yong), attributable to his religion within the fraud cult, confiscated their son’s medication, resulting in his illness. This data finally ends up being the primary proof that can assist Young Ah get custody of her children.

All of the investigation Sara Kim and Solution did in Young Ah’s case was not as helpful as that one act of Young Ah’s husband. So what did Sara Kim do precisely to assist her shopper? I’d have been in a position to let go of this difficulty; nevertheless, Young Ah supplied Sara Kim to work on her election marketing campaign due to her intelligence and resourcefulness.

Well-written: CEO Son Jang Mi

Kim Sun Young is a good actress who has labored in dozens of flicks and Ok-dramas, receiving a number of awards for her well-played roles. That’s why her underutilization within the first six episodes of “Queen of Divorce” left me stunned. Thankfully, in final week’s episode, Son Jang Mi (Kim Sun Young), CEO of Solution, had extra display screen time than maybe the earlier six episodes mixed. Her comedic timing helped scale back the stress in among the scenes that might have in any other case been heavy.

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Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring total Ok-dramas in a single sitting. Good screenwriting, lovely cinematography, and a scarcity of cliches are the way in which to her coronary heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to a number of artists throughout completely different genres however believes nobody can high the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You can discuss to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs.

Currently watching: “Queen of Divorce,” “Daily Dose of Sunshine,” and “Death’s Game.”
Looking ahead to: “Doctor Slump” and “A Killer Paradox”

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