In a world full of dramas about great heroes, 'Soneungnyeokja' chooses to tell the story of someone who is ‘almost’ a hero but held back by real life. This one-episode short from 2017 stars Kim Hye-yoon as Shin Ho Jung, a young woman with some ‘special power’ but not the one she dreamed of. While the concept is interesting, the execution leaves viewers feeling as incomplete as the title suggests.
Plot Summary (No Spoilers)
Shin Ho Jung (Kim Hye-yoon) is an ordinary young woman working at a convenience store. She has a certain special ability she calls her 'power', but it's not a supernatural power like in superhero movies. She just has a slightly 'different' ability that sometimes makes her life easier. The story unfolds without major events, no villains, no world-saving missions—just everyday life and the question of whether her ability truly means anything.
Acting and Characters
Kim Hye-yoon plays Shin Ho Jung naturally, conveying lethargy and boredom well, but the character lacks charm and clear development. We barely see a range of emotions because the script gives her little room. Other characters appear only briefly and lack weight, making the whole drama feel empty and lacking memorable interactions.
Direction, Cinematography, and Music
The direction by an unnamed director (no info on TMDB) makes the drama feel simplistic and directionless. The cinematography uses ordinary camera angles with nothing outstanding. Background music is almost nonexistent, making the atmosphere dry and boring. The short runtime of one episode doesn't help tighten the story, as the content feels drawn out and meandering.
Editorial Analysis
'Soneungnyeokja' attempts to present the concept of an 'everyday hero' or someone with a special but not outstanding ability, which is a good premise if developed. However, the drama refuses to clearly reveal what the protagonist's power is, leaving viewers to guess and speculate, which can be frustrating rather than fun. The lack of clear revelation or a solid plot makes the drama feel like an incomplete experimental short. A score of 2/10 reflects that it fails to satisfy general audiences.
Verdict
'Soneungnyeokja' is a drama with an interesting concept but poor execution. The story is vague, pacing is slow, and it lacks charm. Suitable only for those who want to see Kim Hye-yoon in her early days. Not recommended for general audiences looking for an enjoyable drama.
👍 Pros
- +Interesting concept of everyday special powers
- +Kim Hye-yoon's natural acting
- +Short length, can be watched in one sitting
👎 Cons
- −Unclear script, doesn't reveal what the power is
- −Slow and boring pacing
- −Characters lack development and charm
- −Too simple production quality
- −Low score of 2/10 reflects quality
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FAQ
It's a one-episode Korean short drama about a young woman with a certain special ability, but not a supernatural one. She lives an ordinary life and questions her own ability.
It has 1 episode, aired in 2017.
Kim Hye-yoon plays the lead role of Shin Ho Jung.
The score on TMDB is 2/10, which is very low.
It's suitable for those who want to watch an experimental short drama, but not recommended for those expecting fun or a clear storyline.
