When the Weather Is Fine

This show is slow. While I like drama that takes its time to fully develop its characters and storyline, I still find this a little too slow for my liking. Yet, somehow I was never bored and I wanted to find out more as each key character gets closer to others... That the story takes place in a bookstore with no customers, in the countryside near a small town during winter, with almost no dramatic actions to speak of other than a slow reveal of the backstory of each of the main characters probably tell us something. That life can be simple, banal or boring. But it can also be sad, beautiful, heartbreaking or heartwarming. It's really up to each person to decide what you want in life, how actively you want to achieve that goal, how you allow it to affect your happiness if the goal is not achieved. The goal may be as typical as finding love or as banal as being content with your simple life.

The winter countryside scenery is beautiful but filmed in a very understated way which I find brings out the mood of this show. There are a few surprises or twists in the story but they are not the real focus or the highlights. What keeps us interested are the relationships between the characters and the emotional journeys they go through. In this respect, the ending is a good fit with the mood of the story. I like it that the show starts in winter and ends at the imminent arrival of spring. Life goes on and hope is in the air...

I enjoyed this show very much despite its slow pace. The experience is a little like reading a book in a quiet corner, in your own rythme, sipping a coffee and taking the time to contemplate here and there.

This series is meant for those who appreciate mature relationships. It's not a typical fast-paced love story with crazy rich or insanely mean characters. All the characters of this series are so genuine and normal that you must have witnessed such people in real life. This show touches so many profound and problematic topics at once that it's almost overwhelming. Be it solitude, troubled past, misunderstandings between friends, domestic abuse, or suicidal tendencies, it makes you understand why a certain character is the way it is portrayed. But the beauty of the show lies in letting the audience see how the characters grow and learn to love themselves. The slow-paced narrative is the most appealing part for me and the chemistry between the lead characters is excellent. All the supporting characters justify their roles too. If you get bored by the first 2 episodes, maybe this show is not meant for you. But if you stick till the 8th episode, I am sure you'll complete it and cherish it too.

This show is definitely not for everyone. I had enough patience and interest to start this and it was all worth it. No unnecessary dialogues at all in this show! There was silence with meaning every time and it was felt very deep. It shows the reality of life we have. There is no action and drama and adventure in our lives. We all have simple lives with simple problems. Yet, this show showed such little emotions so beautifully. Shyness, reading books, forgiveness, expectations, love, family, past, regrets, memories and crushes. These are our lives and this show shows how beautiful our life can get. This show will probably be one of the few shows that have inspired me to change my life. I encourage everyone who are searching meaning and who think simple life ain't much fun to watch it. You never know, what change it might bring in you!

It's obvious what's makes a heart heal - kindness, compassion, forgiveness, trust, warmth & love. It's all there.

It's a warm show with spectacular cinematography, well laid out screenplay, Touching background scores, Good Acting & beautiful chemistry. Still enjoying it would depend on individuals taste & preferences, yet I suggest you give it a try for yourselves.

-1 bcz I feel a little pace to the plot would have been good.

Emotional, raw and deep dealing with all human emotions, not only the good ones like love, friendship and happiness but also the bad ones: betrayal, loneliness and sadness.

This is the second time I watch this drama and I have enjoyed it more ( of possible) than the first time.

Funny and witty, emotional, romantic, heart fluttering Such a beautiful poem and so beautifully written, with many reflections, this script will make you fall in love of the written word and if like me you love books it will make you imagine and dream about every story and legend they explore.

Reminds me a bit of the amazing novel The Guernsey Literary and potato peel pie Society, where the characters of that story also find refuge and companionship in their book club. The drama also has similar elements to Romance is a bonus track, another of my favorite kdramas.

I have enjoyed the acting of this cast like i have never before, they have done such brilliant job portraying them, you literally smile, cry, get upset and nervous alongside them, that's how powerful their performances were.

I have to mention specially how great the acting of the little sister was, Im Hwi's character was fearless and her performance was like a tornado of emotions.

I also enjoyed Lee Jae Wook performance, such funny and awkward personality, he literally nailed the comedy in it, was superb.

Talking about main leads, Im not a fan of the latest dramas or Park Min Young , where her characters feel robotic and repetitive, this drama though, is a great example of how great she can be with a good script.

Obsessed with Seo Kang Joon and his portrayal of Im Eun Seob, his silent burst of emotions through his gaze, powerful performance indeed.

Lovable, charismatic and memorable characters, unique and bright personalities. You will enjoy this drama so don't skip it or you'll regret it!